Rose Tarlow and The Websters walked into a hotel

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX28u27qRZbum87CoB8T25VSLgop2k3Ly1MYqMOiIrJDGEtHWiBcbMidgxKvQe1rSlvQkz7nGWb-HDNcS4WLXw4iJzZDPjb_VbibAM-q3LcXNauatgEruAlIJ7JwDNPyKCmYbaUFBON4K3/s1600/Foyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX28u27qRZbum87CoB8T25VSLgop2k3Ly1MYqMOiIrJDGEtHWiBcbMidgxKvQe1rSlvQkz7nGWb-HDNcS4WLXw4iJzZDPjb_VbibAM-q3LcXNauatgEruAlIJ7JwDNPyKCmYbaUFBON4K3/s640/Foyer.jpg" width="511" /></a></div>A few weeks ago, I was invited to a cocktail party at the W Hotel in Boston. The top several floors of the building are private residences with condos ranging from tiny studios to 2+ bedroom size. Last year, several of Boston's most accomplished designers and design/build firms decorated several condos on the 20th floor to create a social/entertaining space that is part designer showhouse, part model-units. Given the unique shape and configurations of these units, fully furnishing the spaces truly helps potential buyers see the possibilities. I'd seen all the units last year a couple of times (you can <a href="http://www.100stuartstreet.com/model-galleries">view them all here</a>) and definitely appreciated all the creativity and hard work that went into designing these spaces. The latest party was hosted by David Webster of <a href="http://www.webstercompany.com/">Webster & Co.</a>, one of the flagship showrooms at The Boston Design Center and Meg Touborg, CEO of <a href="http://rosetarlow.com/">Rose Tarlow Melrose House</a>, one of the most gorgeous furniture brands in the design industry. When one of the decorated units needed to be re-decorated, Webster and Tarlow partnered to create a beautiful, luxurious and feminine space that made me want to move right in. I was going to snap a few pictures to share,  but luckily I found out that the space has been well-documented and I was especially pleased when I learned that my regular photographer <a href="http://michaeljleephotography.com/www.michaeljleephotography.com/HOME.html">Michael J. Lee</a> had photographed the space. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEn0pWPiuoopBnqs8wg3Zm0_EKODpY7D56fP9nMk2WOqftwDR0Oc3z9BzcpQEJaT4N5k8H0BbwGUBLL9hcyKscTAWueWb12_NGsWucfmpgUY6auejpMcVnRhuHGyuu94MjU7PhV_jSl0o/s1600/FoyertoLR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKEn0pWPiuoopBnqs8wg3Zm0_EKODpY7D56fP9nMk2WOqftwDR0Oc3z9BzcpQEJaT4N5k8H0BbwGUBLL9hcyKscTAWueWb12_NGsWucfmpgUY6auejpMcVnRhuHGyuu94MjU7PhV_jSl0o/s640/FoyertoLR.jpg" width="510" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is a two bedroom condo (see map below) and this is the view from the front door looking into the living room. The space is bright with beautiful views of Boston Common and the State House. The decoration is a mix of Rose Tarlow furnishings with upholstered pieces and accents from Webster & Co.'s wide variety of brands. At the bottom of this post, you will find a link to all the Rose Tarlow furnishings seen here. There's a wonderful mix of art and accessories throughout.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5bCQ44KOhs_Ugs6NLiuC5QKfJE8zt9F5WSMpHBnu1MyhGjnFQ2Xr503DlYnr6MxIbna2XH843fpn1btx_L-KEDJ_1g9NRvVKDEBInEQzrrOHOnOe9SCTgdbicpb1v6lqIKwi2IVf_2rx1/s1600/LR2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5bCQ44KOhs_Ugs6NLiuC5QKfJE8zt9F5WSMpHBnu1MyhGjnFQ2Xr503DlYnr6MxIbna2XH843fpn1btx_L-KEDJ_1g9NRvVKDEBInEQzrrOHOnOe9SCTgdbicpb1v6lqIKwi2IVf_2rx1/s640/LR2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4JSxsE_xafM7CggDv8x-98_lwO91J_n28T43vkzlfIm465xeqTP1qsUHw9m1fhUICzdf3D6orjyAifPNTB5F5AwFyN9YkXBT7pwYvpRqCpLfJ24PpJQRAcOds4uXejOmDErOFeSqe8380/s1600/LR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4JSxsE_xafM7CggDv8x-98_lwO91J_n28T43vkzlfIm465xeqTP1qsUHw9m1fhUICzdf3D6orjyAifPNTB5F5AwFyN9YkXBT7pwYvpRqCpLfJ24PpJQRAcOds4uXejOmDErOFeSqe8380/s640/LR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IiWlg04kMAxAQwhPezAB2g5GrRuoBlTRFyVEz8czCheCLHKk1e5GE3Q8CcY2RCu3SiEa30qe5IA2n2TuwhZfP-tK__zkrSGB63kKQqjagQlj7mxPwLqzhoP6n8MpJrSLD4cng_2MNTGh/s1600/LRSculpture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IiWlg04kMAxAQwhPezAB2g5GrRuoBlTRFyVEz8czCheCLHKk1e5GE3Q8CcY2RCu3SiEa30qe5IA2n2TuwhZfP-tK__zkrSGB63kKQqjagQlj7mxPwLqzhoP6n8MpJrSLD4cng_2MNTGh/s640/LRSculpture.jpg" width="512" /></a></div>I love the combination of the gilded Rose Tarlow Kent Arm chair along side the modern sculpture on the right. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sbPb3JQQbTQhFA6SrS9k_IzlSEOwCMta3j-qDGmEBQq_xum4nSISn24eTT2n-7FyUamV6-ySRQzXv69UxoasGzlncZvZcOFoFh9wuLse4sEGMvalDuwLj_I2jYJ141Xu1p4AgqNZ5lzv/s1600/LREvening.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sbPb3JQQbTQhFA6SrS9k_IzlSEOwCMta3j-qDGmEBQq_xum4nSISn24eTT2n-7FyUamV6-ySRQzXv69UxoasGzlncZvZcOFoFh9wuLse4sEGMvalDuwLj_I2jYJ141Xu1p4AgqNZ5lzv/s640/LREvening.jpg" width="510" /></a></div>A beautiful city view with the Bullfinch State House in the background. Love the RT Viola Table, which certainly epitomizes the feminine feeling of the space. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUCAQR1euP10xHpe4vdkiNF8MIfKY4-4iEF7sLql4PrgRxBhNSo-z3oq_Dsm2EOWHFrkKtyD8O_IJdS6PRNTyKgsXlszynPKn1FMMCi-e7-06nn_pQqE5WVafv0mhsfSGSMn77-c5-Cpm6/s1600/LRTV.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUCAQR1euP10xHpe4vdkiNF8MIfKY4-4iEF7sLql4PrgRxBhNSo-z3oq_Dsm2EOWHFrkKtyD8O_IJdS6PRNTyKgsXlszynPKn1FMMCi-e7-06nn_pQqE5WVafv0mhsfSGSMn77-c5-Cpm6/s640/LRTV.jpg" width="512" /></a></div>Modern technology (provided by <a href="http://www.elitemediasolutions.com/Home.html">Elite Media Solutions</a>) over a burled wood console. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiB3gv4B98IKV4sRHQ3sMl7SXjLAFlkjIzNfT7cPt9QgEUgKHoB_HbZ3lVFJ89Pu1zuM7-9WfDB-Ef6yPo6Hgy4UMqaVPqXF9vOu3jOWfvulgziulx4NCgotCtv0SVJpIVapFdV496G2D8/s1600/DR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiB3gv4B98IKV4sRHQ3sMl7SXjLAFlkjIzNfT7cPt9QgEUgKHoB_HbZ3lVFJ89Pu1zuM7-9WfDB-Ef6yPo6Hgy4UMqaVPqXF9vOu3jOWfvulgziulx4NCgotCtv0SVJpIVapFdV496G2D8/s640/DR.jpg" width="511" /></a></div>Loved, loved the dining area, which is opposite the living room space. The antiqued mirrored wall does its duty by visually expanding the relatively small space and adds a lot of sparkle. RT's Hatfield Cabinet anchors the mirrored wall as a server. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8pppyTTAw8xT9IhWSB_QH-GCejWZWrDEaXgXLfkrmE8SUXp0bTOcZV9eYXUfhFlXCUojefocIX6umCGO2pMoh_EwpHtpC7E2SVSxfAfgA6pjQ-W-51u7N634KclV6Q5_tz7EOYT3zeSi/s1600/DRWindow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8pppyTTAw8xT9IhWSB_QH-GCejWZWrDEaXgXLfkrmE8SUXp0bTOcZV9eYXUfhFlXCUojefocIX6umCGO2pMoh_EwpHtpC7E2SVSxfAfgA6pjQ-W-51u7N634KclV6Q5_tz7EOYT3zeSi/s640/DRWindow.jpg" width="510" /></a></div>And the view looking out. The pillows, covered in gorgeous pink and gray mohair were so touchable  - too bad I'm allergic! I wanted to ask if I could take the pink one home with me. I always love a sofa or settee pulled up to a table - so cozy!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoWE7Wurr3l1E9tL4k9x7C0ndvsRAguCoKTZqXghonUenbPeqomfgkt8naFYwJaORbclSSzXoYafr6SKOCG6DAcl-NeZytBcua8JV4jdBAq9fMW9JxxXDcgc3qIHCJoRvaxWXRwYbHrEk/s1600/DRevening.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoWE7Wurr3l1E9tL4k9x7C0ndvsRAguCoKTZqXghonUenbPeqomfgkt8naFYwJaORbclSSzXoYafr6SKOCG6DAcl-NeZytBcua8JV4jdBAq9fMW9JxxXDcgc3qIHCJoRvaxWXRwYbHrEk/s640/DRevening.jpg" width="510" /></a></div>And the dramatic evening view. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJy2nip9QbyTEQr3EcFGiFJkUXSL9qAp7uzi1tMPqO9RofSt0OWqwKX0yR9Z-unP4R7nPoijY75YgSL9SxoBftJua__W3p_6DZJ-pEqDOGJx3IZXxSQ6Rv9wubahPYuQc8rlUVJYltQmh9/s1600/Office.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJy2nip9QbyTEQr3EcFGiFJkUXSL9qAp7uzi1tMPqO9RofSt0OWqwKX0yR9Z-unP4R7nPoijY75YgSL9SxoBftJua__W3p_6DZJ-pEqDOGJx3IZXxSQ6Rv9wubahPYuQc8rlUVJYltQmh9/s640/Office.jpg" width="395" /></a></div>There is a small study off the front hall that was decked out in beautiful cabinetry (Holland Construction did the build-out) and a cozy reading nook. This was a little more masculine a space than the living room and dining room, but still exuded comfort and elegance. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2eMh-Wl_8NkBxiMlDSo3lL8pK6a-AO7uteaYeFzlwlNZRz7hHG_IpksyJdqoTa1D9dp6dz8Nkm5ORNghRM4qRiMtHWmzLOcefSRS7zw6J_9uhPg7xnLrJ_a2BGDfvFoaK8YEhJvwqQDAK/s1600/Study2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2eMh-Wl_8NkBxiMlDSo3lL8pK6a-AO7uteaYeFzlwlNZRz7hHG_IpksyJdqoTa1D9dp6dz8Nkm5ORNghRM4qRiMtHWmzLOcefSRS7zw6J_9uhPg7xnLrJ_a2BGDfvFoaK8YEhJvwqQDAK/s640/Study2.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7YxiyWSqOlQPCoewA-uebOC3Dw84zgDto1q2J0GDJ-tSt0DwQ3lTwJZSvdga2HeEuhsxDImPYU8j9cvpE3FB9ROLRKQKL6lXrrUV_YSWpCcZ2rx60KGxibEEgYbzcZ57ePibBj_bJInRN/s1600/Den.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7YxiyWSqOlQPCoewA-uebOC3Dw84zgDto1q2J0GDJ-tSt0DwQ3lTwJZSvdga2HeEuhsxDImPYU8j9cvpE3FB9ROLRKQKL6lXrrUV_YSWpCcZ2rx60KGxibEEgYbzcZ57ePibBj_bJInRN/s640/Den.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The smaller of the two bedrooms was turned into a more casual family room anchored by RT's Reeded Bois Coffee table - a gently modern touch that is quite eye-catching. RT's Bronze Crows are flocking as well. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGQe0Vug0lEiKSxS7IY3ncBwsihshu8LJVhdHe3bMmxbqJgIe2iibTw_Rfix4NL1dSsqS1-HBd4fDX4RLx9bBNP_xHeQmX7eIkpHOlByXuxIKmxFWAFGcDjna9Ir3F3rhfA4uHwfKxoNBa/s1600/DenSectional.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGQe0Vug0lEiKSxS7IY3ncBwsihshu8LJVhdHe3bMmxbqJgIe2iibTw_Rfix4NL1dSsqS1-HBd4fDX4RLx9bBNP_xHeQmX7eIkpHOlByXuxIKmxFWAFGcDjna9Ir3F3rhfA4uHwfKxoNBa/s640/DenSectional.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNuaw26OjyWv6VpAz4Pk-QD-J6gQU4chP9bPIKh4WljVGKK7CFG83WBMUa9Ukd_TcJS7XtlUx3HNmEgZ9eOzKyc5sPmG7uoh_a2nTltbsh1UXF-sd8hoHbxoJU5QyIAB4TqhYQUbMscGxs/s1600/DenTV.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNuaw26OjyWv6VpAz4Pk-QD-J6gQU4chP9bPIKh4WljVGKK7CFG83WBMUa9Ukd_TcJS7XtlUx3HNmEgZ9eOzKyc5sPmG7uoh_a2nTltbsh1UXF-sd8hoHbxoJU5QyIAB4TqhYQUbMscGxs/s640/DenTV.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJl9O7XUatU9OjgzCh9aicNQ2UBi3yWzlbnWAg5IPht6KCLce6Yv22x_srVTpcMqryJqXI_7tn3iNbVZ-xSCAXglL8Dy3USsIywgFAevMnG2HnaS6xIvlgPYPYR4HUTYlmxX6deUT-pguQ/s1600/GuestBath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJl9O7XUatU9OjgzCh9aicNQ2UBi3yWzlbnWAg5IPht6KCLce6Yv22x_srVTpcMqryJqXI_7tn3iNbVZ-xSCAXglL8Dy3USsIywgFAevMnG2HnaS6xIvlgPYPYR4HUTYlmxX6deUT-pguQ/s640/GuestBath.jpg" width="414" /></a></div>I love this wall and shower curtain treatment with the color blocking carried from one to the other. Such a simple - and easy - idea that could be done on literally any design budget. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0y4P4dW-zaGJve6lq8aW17yLoPOWCBx-40PRnQgquJxeUPJQ8e3HLm2PkPO4u9bpYEUTMzX1YS2dn3Wbap9c6Ggfg3-DgO62srW8nSKz3gomBpqAI5N7c1UiFA8HwhF1x6wiCfmV1OipY/s1600/Hall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0y4P4dW-zaGJve6lq8aW17yLoPOWCBx-40PRnQgquJxeUPJQ8e3HLm2PkPO4u9bpYEUTMzX1YS2dn3Wbap9c6Ggfg3-DgO62srW8nSKz3gomBpqAI5N7c1UiFA8HwhF1x6wiCfmV1OipY/s640/Hall.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><br />This is the hall that leads to the master suite, looking back to the front hall and study. Note the touch of de Gournay "Earlham" wallpaper on the right. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCfk-_A30vOTAEpkuSudX3EJNkzba9_RjkXYOChEV_BNIMElmsSro3ixWBkGNoEMmhrBNaUr4UQ1Q0O7ziVt-l9R9telLdvPFpN2yFahyphenhyphenXUrKO-75TTbgJOd2XEbRAKdG3_IeCSme43GUE/s1600/MBRDressing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCfk-_A30vOTAEpkuSudX3EJNkzba9_RjkXYOChEV_BNIMElmsSro3ixWBkGNoEMmhrBNaUr4UQ1Q0O7ziVt-l9R9telLdvPFpN2yFahyphenhyphenXUrKO-75TTbgJOd2XEbRAKdG3_IeCSme43GUE/s640/MBRDressing.jpg" width="443" /></a></div>Love this little niche between a set of built-in glass front cabinets. The ballet art work is by <a href="http://wujianarts.com/showcase.html">Wu Jian</a> who specializes in ballerinas. As an aside, a client of mine selected two of his pieces in giclee for her daughter's room when we did it last year. One of these days I'll get it photographed!  So, I was happy to see his work here as well. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9GhhU8wJeHtgvOja6_zHzkUs6wIaWNniyJGJzaZEUHWnbMtglwgDTkz2cFGt_ZgNUgJ_0r5VT0PLpmzlmKgeu65Qb01yP_wONWyFuxqa-LAVM7JFOlxVtIumXhOcSo1mXD2zIMwd6s2Gh/s1600/MBath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9GhhU8wJeHtgvOja6_zHzkUs6wIaWNniyJGJzaZEUHWnbMtglwgDTkz2cFGt_ZgNUgJ_0r5VT0PLpmzlmKgeu65Qb01yP_wONWyFuxqa-LAVM7JFOlxVtIumXhOcSo1mXD2zIMwd6s2Gh/s640/MBath.jpg" width="398" /></a></div>The soft and pretty master bathroom. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF60Oqe6feiA_Ec0Cmg47ekyUozd57kl6YWFUbt0LvBpW8tXMrkwl8FB45aClfxF2vxEAxJDMMMf_zy_wkfuOgQQ1atuxn70YUKyPOaZHXVDhoOXdIi_UM78UZnAUENutlXvIoKgz6Vv9c/s1600/MBR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF60Oqe6feiA_Ec0Cmg47ekyUozd57kl6YWFUbt0LvBpW8tXMrkwl8FB45aClfxF2vxEAxJDMMMf_zy_wkfuOgQQ1atuxn70YUKyPOaZHXVDhoOXdIi_UM78UZnAUENutlXvIoKgz6Vv9c/s640/MBR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />And the master bedroom, which I really loved. The combination of the silk bedding with the grass cloth wallpaper was really wonderful.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKo_GS38ClWprnS_8Eexgh7z6cwpCP565c87sTNHJsJgGMnr4v54fkK1vWxk7Qw2Ke50MV6FcluKAqUrxBBUz_Jy2kRuDnBb7-GwjEkSlQmACcBQf2RAcKTdQx3_922s10iDqvJ8IHmul/s1600/MBRChair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKo_GS38ClWprnS_8Eexgh7z6cwpCP565c87sTNHJsJgGMnr4v54fkK1vWxk7Qw2Ke50MV6FcluKAqUrxBBUz_Jy2kRuDnBb7-GwjEkSlQmACcBQf2RAcKTdQx3_922s10iDqvJ8IHmul/s640/MBRChair.jpg" width="487" /></a></div><br />RT's Montpelier chair is a simple touch for a small space. The curves of the back and legs continue the feminine aura while the highboy chest adds weight. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZpk20hylp8TS20SnfeW10pY5nkgX9SCiGS9vB75fwRZMNQ7vYJhd4sg4-3TOziV8d5I9dT5KrFrf2wzIjNA60PYY4VZrjpQjg3YXh9zkvNtILo1CZIZCZ7J3Ad1mLCWOfK12Sts3yTs1/s1600/MBRPainting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZpk20hylp8TS20SnfeW10pY5nkgX9SCiGS9vB75fwRZMNQ7vYJhd4sg4-3TOziV8d5I9dT5KrFrf2wzIjNA60PYY4VZrjpQjg3YXh9zkvNtILo1CZIZCZ7J3Ad1mLCWOfK12Sts3yTs1/s640/MBRPainting.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQRhTGjeuMmTg573ZbrRRluV2KtSMVX5EJtX0iWnMec_CCH-L16k8daJknihTDuuVAhBr4Of96drnJQjjWa1rqFsnyeADxZWnUVZgsWjyQlzCiMXIVPdR7_wyCyP0rskl5b7sRctXGB_iu/s1600/unit-e18-27-2009-1210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQRhTGjeuMmTg573ZbrRRluV2KtSMVX5EJtX0iWnMec_CCH-L16k8daJknihTDuuVAhBr4Of96drnJQjjWa1rqFsnyeADxZWnUVZgsWjyQlzCiMXIVPdR7_wyCyP0rskl5b7sRctXGB_iu/s640/unit-e18-27-2009-1210.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>DETAILS</b><br /><b>Address</b>: The Residences at W Boston, 110 Stuart St., Midtown<br /><b>Studios</b>: Starting at $470,000 and 512 square feet<br /><b>One-bedrooms</b>: Starting at $765,000 and 857 square feet<br /><b>Two-bedrooms</b>: Starting at $1.265 million and 1,286 square feet<br /><b>Two-plus-bedrooms</b>: Starting at $1.695 million and 1,715 square feet<br /><b>Contact</b>: Dinny Herron or Lara Rosenburgh, Otis & Ahearn Real Estate welcome center, 110 Stuart St., Boston, MA 02116. Phone: 617-267-2228.<br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.wbostonresidences.com/" title="www.wbostonresidences.com">www.wbostonresidences.com</a><br /><br />Here is my Pinterest board with all the Rose Tarlow Melrose House furnishings used in this beautiful space. <a href="http://pinterest.com/linda_merrill/rose-tarlow-at-the-w-boston/">Click here to go to Pinterest</a>, where each piece is linked to its product page on Rose Tarlow's website. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/linda_merrill/rose-tarlow-at-the-w-boston/"><img border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2J1MAFes3XT5hHSQBctbBTAT4PU7voJMtVponE3LzIzjG7GgxkznlkumArHAQPhoCkzHFvHPKIKuIISy8vOkqkcULffG11bBdtAiJmFuw6JjSUpx3crt_o1V4L9UMcXpoS5avCtyu3i0D/s640/Rose+Tarlow.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />All items are to the trade only, if you see anything you are interested in purchasing, <a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com">please let me know</a> and I can provide details. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;">All photos by <a href="http://michaeljleephotography.com/www.michaeljleephotography.com/HOME.html">Michael J. Lee</a></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div>If you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with you! Please <a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com">email me</a>. Thanks!<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

Rose Tarlow and The Websters walked into a hotel

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Cooking with Gas... Make that Electrons

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yfzs7k8m3t8/T-TE028TGSI/AAAAAAAAK8w/3tQb0_3Gs3I/s720/Photo%252520Jun%2525202%25252C%2525202012%25252012%25253A41%252520AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><br><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="333" id="blogsy-1340415643760.822" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yfzs7k8m3t8/T-TE028TGSI/AAAAAAAAK8w/3tQb0_3Gs3I/s500/Photo%252520Jun%2525202%25252C%2525202012%25252012%25253A41%252520AM.jpg" width="500"></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left;clear: both; ">Last month as part of my trip out to the <a href="http://www.bosch-home.com/us" target="_self" title="">Bosch</a> Experience and Design Center in Irvine, CA I had the opportunity to learn more about induction cooking and to make a meal using one. And I must say that I am love! My last stove top was a glass top electric and I really liked the shiny, smooth surface which was easy to clean and always looked great. But, you do have to keep in mind that it may be very hot for a while after use and it's easy to forget that. With an induction cooktop, the only actual heat on the surface of the cooktop is the residual heat from the food in the pan, not the surface itself. Here is a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3kFP-1n8XI&feature=youtube_gdata_player" target="_self" title="">video from Bosch</a> explaining how it all works. A really great feature is that induction uses up to 60% less energy than gas and is every bit as adjustable, and cooks food twice as fast as electric. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CZfomK2d8Xc/T-TEjNMjIoI/AAAAAAAAK8U/KdNJL6Zaqyk/s2048/Photo%252520Jun%2525201%25252C%2525202012%2525205%25253A32%252520PM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="591" id="blogsy-1340415643807.1301" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CZfomK2d8Xc/T-TEjNMjIoI/AAAAAAAAK8U/KdNJL6Zaqyk/s791/Photo%252520Jun%2525201%25252C%2525202012%2525205%25253A32%252520PM.jpg" width="791"></a></div>Here we are having induction cooking demonstrated for us. The water in the sauce pan was at a full rolling boil in seconds, it was amazing. <br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IaliLQ6fFUg/T-TEyCN6-9I/AAAAAAAAK8o/dO7-pkLRVYw/s2048/Photo%252520Jun%2525201%25252C%2525202012%2525205%25253A38%252520PM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="631" id="blogsy-1340415643803.7666" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IaliLQ6fFUg/T-TEyCN6-9I/AAAAAAAAK8o/dO7-pkLRVYw/s844/Photo%252520Jun%2525201%25252C%2525202012%2525205%25253A38%252520PM.jpg" width="844"></a></div> And here is an egg that will cook only on the area where the pan and cooktop are in contact and how cool the surface is right next to it. Actually, this feature also speaks to how much easier it is to clean these glass tops vs those on electric cooktops. Since the induction cook top never gets very hot, spilled food doesn't bake onto the surface and can be wiped away immediately as if it were on a counter. <br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NahLV6oKlnY/T-TIeEcxpPI/AAAAAAAAK88/ISQMgtcnD-Q/s610/Photo%252520Jul%25252015%25252C%2525202011%2525203%25253A20%252520PM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="265" id="blogsy-1340415643801.136" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NahLV6oKlnY/T-TIeEcxpPI/AAAAAAAAK88/ISQMgtcnD-Q/s650/Photo%252520Jul%25252015%25252C%2525202011%2525203%25253A20%252520PM.jpg" width="650"></a></div> The sleek black cooktop which combines European design with German engineering reminds me of an iPhone or iPad surface, especially as the controls are embedded in the glass. It's no surprise though, as Apple's Steve Jobs was very influence by design work of Dieter Rams, whose " 10 principals of good design" are literally etched in the walls of the Bosch Experience center in California.<br/><br/><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4">In full: Dieter Rams 10 Principals of Good Design:</font><br/><br/><ul style="line-height: 1.5em; list-style-type: square; margin-top: 0.3em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1.6em; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; "><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><strong>Is innovative</strong> - The possibilities for innovation are not, by any means, exhausted. Technological development is always offering new opportunities for innovative design. But innovative design always develops in tandem with innovative technology, and can never be an end in itself.</font></li></ul><ul style="line-height: 1.5em; list-style-type: square; margin-top: 0.3em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1.6em; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; "><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><strong>Makes a product useful</strong> - A product is bought to be used. It has to satisfy certain criteria, not only functional, but also psychological and aesthetic. Good design emphasizes the usefulness of a product whilst disregarding anything that could possibly detract from it.</font></li></ul><ul style="line-height: 1.5em; list-style-type: square; margin-top: 0.3em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1.6em; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; "><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><strong>Is aesthetic</strong> - The aesthetic quality of a product is integral to its usefulness because products are used every day and have an effect on people and their well-being. Only well-executed objects can be beautiful.</font></li></ul><ul style="line-height: 1.5em; list-style-type: square; margin-top: 0.3em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1.6em; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; "><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><strong>Makes a product understandable</strong> - It clarifies the product’s structure. Better still, it can make the product clearly express its function by making use of the user's intuition. At best, it is self-explanatory.</font></li></ul><ul style="line-height: 1.5em; list-style-type: square; margin-top: 0.3em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1.6em; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; "><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><strong>Is unobtrusive</strong> - Products fulfilling a purpose are like tools. They are neither decorative objects nor works of art. Their design should therefore be both neutral and restrained, to leave room for the user's self-expression.</font></li></ul><ul style="line-height: 1.5em; list-style-type: square; margin-top: 0.3em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1.6em; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; "><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><strong>Is honest</strong> - It does not make a product more innovative, powerful or valuable than it really is. It does not attempt to manipulate the consumer with promises that cannot be kept.</font></li></ul><ul style="line-height: 1.5em; list-style-type: square; margin-top: 0.3em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1.6em; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; "><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><strong>Is long-lasting</strong> - It avoids being fashionable and therefore never appears antiquated. Unlike fashionable design, it lasts many years – even in today's throwaway society.</font></li></ul><ul style="line-height: 1.5em; list-style-type: square; margin-top: 0.3em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1.6em; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; "><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><strong>Is thorough down to the last detail</strong> - Nothing must be arbitrary or left to chance. Care and accuracy in the design process show respect towards the consumer.</font></li></ul><ul style="line-height: 1.5em; list-style-type: square; margin-top: 0.3em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1.6em; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; "><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><strong>Is environmentally friendly</strong> - Design makes an important contribution to the preservation of the environment. It conserves resources and minimizes physical and visual pollution throughout the lifecycle of the product.</font></li></ul><ul style="line-height: 1.5em; list-style-type: square; margin-top: 0.3em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1.6em; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; "><font class="Apple-style-span" size="4"><strong>Is as little design as possible</strong> - Less, but better – because it concentrates on the essential aspects, and the products are not burdened with non-essentials. Back to purity, back to simplicity.</font></li></ul> <br/><br/> <br/><br/> <br/><br/>

Cooking with Gas... Make that Electrons

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Cool Getaways: Beating the heat edition

It's in the 90's here on Cape Cod and nearing 100 in Boston today. Many of us were caught with out our ac units installed and I'm sweating it out in front of a fan. So, I thought I'd do a little armchair traveling to some very refreshing looking retreats... <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/world-amazing-rooftop-pool-singapore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/world-amazing-rooftop-pool-singapore.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Infinity Pool at Sands Sky Park</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/world-amazing-rooftop-pool-club-50-viceroy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/world-amazing-rooftop-pool-club-50-viceroy.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Club 50 Viceroy in Miami.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/world-amazing-rooftop-pool-colonnade-boston-hotel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/world-amazing-rooftop-pool-colonnade-boston-hotel.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/world-amazing-rooftop-pool-w-hotel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Colonnade Boston Hotel.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/world-amazing-rooftop-pool-fasano-hotel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/world-amazing-rooftop-pool-fasano-hotel.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fasano Hotel In Rio de Janeiro.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/world-amazing-rooftop-pool-fullerton-bay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/world-amazing-rooftop-pool-fullerton-bay.jpg" /></a>Fullerton Bay Hotel in Singapore.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/world-amazing-rooftop-pool-hotel-joule.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/world-amazing-rooftop-pool-hotel-joule.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hotel Joule in Dallas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/world-amazing-rooftop-pool-hotel-udai-kothi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/world-amazing-rooftop-pool-hotel-udai-kothi.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hotel Udai Kothi In Udaipur, India.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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