tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90126935113710484922024-03-13T07:47:11.416-07:00A Schematic LifeMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.comBlogger435125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-18112885360184428832014-08-05T19:43:00.002-07:002014-08-05T19:43:24.554-07:00Small Modern...The Schematics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
When I think about designing and living
in my next home, I think of something on one level, maybe a studio walk
out with basement storage under, on a gently sloping acreage. So, I have
been starting to throw some ideas around...how the open living will
function and feel during different scenarios; family gatherings and
holidays, small dinner parties and also how it will feel when I am there by myself. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Living
in a smaller home means editing the things you have collected over the
years. It never means starting from scratch.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's not something you jump into quickly, and I am enjoying the schematics of it all ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5isFNfPQpG4/U-GQaa7u2kI/AAAAAAAAIWs/ODyJJMsJiTs/s1600/Small+Modern+Bedroo.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5isFNfPQpG4/U-GQaa7u2kI/AAAAAAAAIWs/ODyJJMsJiTs/s1600/Small+Modern+Bedroo.jpeg" height="403" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> The Master Bedroom...Brent Comber Disk and Hudson Bay Blanket in a new setting. Heated concrete floors, white walls and millwork keep things modern and natural.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JENtAsXOwBc/U-GQcgSomgI/AAAAAAAAIW4/pd2Fk9jUbcA/s1600/small+modern+deck.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JENtAsXOwBc/U-GQcgSomgI/AAAAAAAAIW4/pd2Fk9jUbcA/s1600/small+modern+deck.jpeg" height="304" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> The Front of the Home - will either be horizontal fir or cedar. I like black framed windows and doors. To save some money, I may use clerestory windows above 6' 8 doors. Will definitely consider good outdoor lighting. The plan calls for a flat green roof, but I am thinking a shed roof to get 10' clgs on the glass side.</span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pGYWza2HBSc/U-GQayPZk3I/AAAAAAAAIWw/7F8Jz_1kc_c/s1600/small+modern+dr.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pGYWza2HBSc/U-GQayPZk3I/AAAAAAAAIWw/7F8Jz_1kc_c/s1600/small+modern+dr.jpeg" height="424" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">I think the Dining Room area will feel more open with leggy chairs...I may reconsider my slipcovers this time in lieu of a more open feel. Not sure about bookshelves...may go with 6 equally spaced canvases. I have had a love affair with Propeller Lighting's Mylocgic Chandelier...it's walnut with tiny LED's recessed. Skylights are necessary. I may need lots of them, with the grey light and overhang on the walkway/glass door wall.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-6618105310099649992014-03-26T15:33:00.000-07:002014-03-26T15:40:10.816-07:00Fox Trot Chic Kitchen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RyTMpN6dtzw/UzNGp3dQbFI/AAAAAAAAIT0/-8EnuxsaOoo/s1600/wusthoff+classic+chef%2527s+knife+wsonoma+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></span></div>
I never thought I would tire of minimalism, but I am swinging back to the "more is nice too" look. I have seen so many white kitchens of late, I wonder what's next.<br />
<br />
I was thinking about colour...my favourite colour outside the neutral family...red. A pair of antlers and <a href="http://www.subzero-wolf.com/oven/gas-range/60-inch-gas-range" target="_blank">Wolf range</a> dictated the next direction, which is what I am calling "Fox Trot Chic". One where slow food movements and growing your own food weren't trendy, but necessary. A barn kitchen, with an open fire to warm you while you shell peas. I picture a vegetable and herb garden, maybe a few goats.<br />
<br />
There had to be metal work, like artisans of old, so I used it in the table trim. Also, artisan pieces like the Wishbone chair which were handed down from generation to generation, like in the homes of England, France, Italy or Scandinavia.<br />
<br />
You require today's luxuries as well; the wonderous <a href="http://www.subzero-wolf.com/oven/gas-range/60-inch-gas-range" target="_blank">Wolf Range</a>, the cast enamel <a href="http://lecreuset.ca/" target="_blank">Creuset dutch oven</a>, <a href="http://www.annsacks.com/onlinecatalog/category.jsp?cat=268004" target="_blank">Ann Sacks</a> tile, <a href="http://www.dualit.com/" target="_blank">Dulit</a> toaster and the luxury cutting board by <a href="http://www.arielealasko.com/" target="_blank">Ariel Lasko.</a><br />
<br />
Half built in, half free standing, this kitchen was meant to inspire the Jamie Oliver in all of us; tough enough to clean the occasional wild fowl or sockeye salmon. One in which your family and friends can enjoy for years without worrying about a dent here or there...the more lived in it looks, the better.<br />
<br />
The apple pies are cooling on the window sill.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RyTMpN6dtzw/UzNGp3dQbFI/AAAAAAAAIT0/-8EnuxsaOoo/s1600/wusthoff+classic+chef%2527s+knife+wsonoma+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RyTMpN6dtzw/UzNGp3dQbFI/AAAAAAAAIT0/-8EnuxsaOoo/s1600/wusthoff+classic+chef%2527s+knife+wsonoma+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QjMdrkmCRuo/UzNIwiR7P8I/AAAAAAAAIT8/v9rlo22kcLI/s1600/MMID+kitch+persp+half+sat.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QjMdrkmCRuo/UzNIwiR7P8I/AAAAAAAAIT8/v9rlo22kcLI/s1600/MMID+kitch+persp+half+sat.jpeg" height="392" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RyTMpN6dtzw/UzNGp3dQbFI/AAAAAAAAIT0/-8EnuxsaOoo/s1600/wusthoff+classic+chef%2527s+knife+wsonoma+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eaJ_Ja2E7bg/UzNJg_HmVAI/AAAAAAAAIUE/RmQXtyTfwY0/s1600/MMID+kitch+half+sat.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eaJ_Ja2E7bg/UzNJg_HmVAI/AAAAAAAAIUE/RmQXtyTfwY0/s1600/MMID+kitch+half+sat.jpeg" height="428" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RyTMpN6dtzw/UzNGp3dQbFI/AAAAAAAAIT0/-8EnuxsaOoo/s1600/wusthoff+classic+chef%2527s+knife+wsonoma+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FnXbr_-8fyk/UzNKd4x6h9I/AAAAAAAAIUQ/NCA-ll8GBnI/s1600/kitch+2+MMID+half+sat.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FnXbr_-8fyk/UzNKd4x6h9I/AAAAAAAAIUQ/NCA-ll8GBnI/s1600/kitch+2+MMID+half+sat.jpeg" height="366" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RyTMpN6dtzw/UzNGp3dQbFI/AAAAAAAAIT0/-8EnuxsaOoo/s1600/wusthoff+classic+chef%2527s+knife+wsonoma+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RyTMpN6dtzw/UzNGp3dQbFI/AAAAAAAAIT0/-8EnuxsaOoo/s1600/wusthoff+classic+chef%2527s+knife+wsonoma+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RyTMpN6dtzw/UzNGp3dQbFI/AAAAAAAAIT0/-8EnuxsaOoo/s1600/wusthoff+classic+chef%2527s+knife+wsonoma+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RyTMpN6dtzw/UzNGp3dQbFI/AAAAAAAAIT0/-8EnuxsaOoo/s1600/wusthoff+classic+chef%2527s+knife+wsonoma+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RyTMpN6dtzw/UzNGp3dQbFI/AAAAAAAAIT0/-8EnuxsaOoo/s1600/wusthoff+classic+chef%2527s+knife+wsonoma+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W74h3kRglo0/UzNGpZgzeAI/AAAAAAAAITs/znbBdcEWvus/s1600/wolf+range+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W74h3kRglo0/UzNGpZgzeAI/AAAAAAAAITs/znbBdcEWvus/s1600/wolf+range+cropped.tiff" height="227" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SefMcaOdiiE/UzNGnv18yWI/AAAAAAAAITk/W3aqTB3sYOs/s1600/wishbone+chair+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SefMcaOdiiE/UzNGnv18yWI/AAAAAAAAITk/W3aqTB3sYOs/s1600/wishbone+chair+cropped.tiff" height="320" width="317" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IBX3LMDMTc0/UzNGfG-AUkI/AAAAAAAAISs/UQo4ZCaiSU8/s1600/ge+hood+fan+cropped.tiff" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IBX3LMDMTc0/UzNGfG-AUkI/AAAAAAAAISs/UQo4ZCaiSU8/s1600/ge+hood+fan+cropped.tiff" height="179" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6giNV2xdbQM/UzNGmYSj1fI/AAAAAAAAITc/Cq1jH1JLHEU/s1600/shy+cherry+BM+kitchen+cab+spec.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6giNV2xdbQM/UzNGmYSj1fI/AAAAAAAAITc/Cq1jH1JLHEU/s1600/shy+cherry+BM+kitchen+cab+spec.tiff" height="123" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eLYQaGx-k74/UzNGXsuMYBI/AAAAAAAAIR0/0nr_UiAQwNo/s1600/Little+Sparrow+by+Jane+Kim+artdotcom.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3As73eUWHIU/UzNGkJbVRbI/AAAAAAAAITM/C0SoELCz0c0/s1600/msmith+ann+sacks+tile+cropped+kitch.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3As73eUWHIU/UzNGkJbVRbI/AAAAAAAAITM/C0SoELCz0c0/s1600/msmith+ann+sacks+tile+cropped+kitch.tiff" height="318" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gPLz5GU1Okg/UzNGltEgN0I/AAAAAAAAITU/8j_YHz3FvQk/s1600/romo+kintore+antique+white+kitchen+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gPLz5GU1Okg/UzNGltEgN0I/AAAAAAAAITU/8j_YHz3FvQk/s1600/romo+kintore+antique+white+kitchen+cropped.tiff" height="233" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KgIoYZX44oU/UzNGZUBAnxI/AAAAAAAAISI/mhGiONJ2RGs/s1600/Royal+Officer+by+Thierry+Poncelet+artdotcom+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KgIoYZX44oU/UzNGZUBAnxI/AAAAAAAAISI/mhGiONJ2RGs/s1600/Royal+Officer+by+Thierry+Poncelet+artdotcom+cropped.tiff" height="320" width="243" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eLYQaGx-k74/UzNGXsuMYBI/AAAAAAAAIR0/0nr_UiAQwNo/s1600/Little+Sparrow+by+Jane+Kim+artdotcom.tiff" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eLYQaGx-k74/UzNGXsuMYBI/AAAAAAAAIR0/0nr_UiAQwNo/s1600/Little+Sparrow+by+Jane+Kim+artdotcom.tiff" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sFKcED9UGOA/UzNGgDC063I/AAAAAAAAIS0/oF5LjZFhJJ0/s1600/ian+laurie+wilent+valley+2013+1st+dibs+12.5+inches+by+11+inches+695+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sFKcED9UGOA/UzNGgDC063I/AAAAAAAAIS0/oF5LjZFhJJ0/s1600/ian+laurie+wilent+valley+2013+1st+dibs+12.5+inches+by+11+inches+695+cropped.tiff" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-53mTxU0Fbb4/UzNGhH3fv4I/AAAAAAAAIS8/GiVD23fiWCo/s1600/johm+emms+ist+dibs+kitch+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-53mTxU0Fbb4/UzNGhH3fv4I/AAAAAAAAIS8/GiVD23fiWCo/s1600/johm+emms+ist+dibs+kitch+cropped.tiff" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M6YT8u7eBAU/UzNGXPo3zJI/AAAAAAAAIRw/VtHxgf5Xsgg/s1600/Hare%252C+1502+by+Albrecht+Durer+artdotcom+dropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M6YT8u7eBAU/UzNGXPo3zJI/AAAAAAAAIRw/VtHxgf5Xsgg/s1600/Hare%252C+1502+by+Albrecht+Durer+artdotcom+dropped.tiff" height="320" width="287" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ec_SQ1ZWe0s/UzNGaEGK38I/AAAAAAAAISM/pikTXL0-hBw/s1600/ar+dot+com+in+the+evening+11.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ec_SQ1ZWe0s/UzNGaEGK38I/AAAAAAAAISM/pikTXL0-hBw/s1600/ar+dot+com+in+the+evening+11.tiff" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SeU7CvqONbY/UzNGbyvJwJI/AAAAAAAAISU/gyR04JftkX0/s1600/ariele+alasko+cut+board+kitch+cropped.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SeU7CvqONbY/UzNGbyvJwJI/AAAAAAAAISU/gyR04JftkX0/s1600/ariele+alasko+cut+board+kitch+cropped.tiff" height="320" width="302" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RyTMpN6dtzw/UzNGp3dQbFI/AAAAAAAAIT0/-8EnuxsaOoo/s1600/wusthoff+classic+chef%2527s+knife+wsonoma+cropped.tiff" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RyTMpN6dtzw/UzNGp3dQbFI/AAAAAAAAIT0/-8EnuxsaOoo/s1600/wusthoff+classic+chef%2527s+knife+wsonoma+cropped.tiff" height="320" width="75" /></a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ImSU4jPt96Q/UzNGc_8QUnI/AAAAAAAAISc/fxtNIBbDL4Q/s1600/crueset+cropped+kitch.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ImSU4jPt96Q/UzNGc_8QUnI/AAAAAAAAISc/fxtNIBbDL4Q/s1600/crueset+cropped+kitch.tiff" height="278" width="320" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JGdv6Y6m8S0/UzNGiYC0tWI/AAAAAAAAITE/7SKyQKLL_h4/s1600/kitch+towel+cropped.tiff" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JGdv6Y6m8S0/UzNGiYC0tWI/AAAAAAAAITE/7SKyQKLL_h4/s1600/kitch+towel+cropped.tiff" height="320" width="212" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z1Bhy2ulfC8/UzNGeK69QLI/AAAAAAAAISk/d1NY4JEsTdw/s1600/dualit+vario.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z1Bhy2ulfC8/UzNGeK69QLI/AAAAAAAAISk/d1NY4JEsTdw/s1600/dualit+vario.tiff" height="258" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
Sources: Toaster: Dulit, Linens: Madison and Muse, Dutch Oven: Creuset, Knife: Wusthorff, Board, Ariele Lasko, Art: 1st Dibs and Art.com, Linen for Blinds: Romo, Wall Tile: Ann Sacks, Paint: Benjamin Moore, Range Hood: GE, Wishbone Chair: Carl Hansen, Range: WolfMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-80202573960512625032014-02-26T14:25:00.000-08:002014-02-26T14:54:20.115-08:00Finally! The Lakehouse- Before and After<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KK1fFDo5w7k/UwQ46naCaKI/AAAAAAAAINE/72AWP3glwRU/s1600/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KK1fFDo5w7k/UwQ46naCaKI/AAAAAAAAINE/72AWP3glwRU/s1600/8.jpg" height="251" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f5vNYVewBtw/UwTGoiY52rI/AAAAAAAAIO8/y2k82H-tswM/s1600/DSC_4940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f5vNYVewBtw/UwTGoiY52rI/AAAAAAAAIO8/y2k82H-tswM/s1600/DSC_4940.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This house has been a challenge and a joy. While I loved the openness of the living area, most of the finishes were already feeling dated - and it came bare bones; no extras- millwork, appliances, the kitchen wasn't complete, and there was no kitchen in the suite downstairs- so it had been on the market for a couple of years. Also, it only has two bedrooms in 3500 sq ft, but did have a space for guests, my work, a den for Brian and it felt really private, even know it's within a pretty tight neighborhood. </div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But the views...oh
the views. Actually, my first client out of school was in this
neighborhood, so I knew the views were spectacular. And it was new; I
had never owned a new home before- nobody had lived in it. </div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
When we came around the corner, the red
exterior took me by surprise, and it's still growing on me, but as soon
as you get to the top of the stairs inside, the view and the light demand
your attention. Didn't matter about the red floor, granite, fixtures
or the lack of yard space. I could work with them- I needed to have my Nespresso, facing that lake and that mountain range. </div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_CVSrnNZ2B4/UwealWaNsiI/AAAAAAAAIPg/QFonAtSrt1E/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_CVSrnNZ2B4/UwealWaNsiI/AAAAAAAAIPg/QFonAtSrt1E/s1600/9.jpg" height="245" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0q-aN56QjOc/UwRGCP8VbZI/AAAAAAAAIOk/Ntjp0sYh0wk/s1600/DSC_4944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0q-aN56QjOc/UwRGCP8VbZI/AAAAAAAAIOk/Ntjp0sYh0wk/s1600/DSC_4944.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vkhg-JOqJG8/UwQ59bNISoI/AAAAAAAAINM/kr4fzeqN-NI/s1600/DSC_4934.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vkhg-JOqJG8/UwQ59bNISoI/AAAAAAAAINM/kr4fzeqN-NI/s1600/DSC_4934.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Starting in the Living Room we moved and changed the lighting over the dining table (that area was relocated). We needed to add blinds throughout because of the southern exposure, so I chose standard roller solar shades in an 80% opacity. When the shades are down, you can still see the view. I liked the idea of see-through, so the dining room fixture from Vistosi works great; I used Restoration Hardware filament bulbs; I they work nicely together :)<br />
<br />
The corner fireplace is one of my peeves (as well as corner bathtubs)...I dislike them so much...and this one has no breathing room...the windows but right up to it. I tried not to crowd it too much, not to draw attention to it. I plan on doing a wood palette type treatment to the face soon, as I am not a fan of most granite.</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_kEQRbnwNhw/UwQ4Fpq43UI/AAAAAAAAIMM/bedE1MhELIc/s1600/15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_kEQRbnwNhw/UwQ4Fpq43UI/AAAAAAAAIMM/bedE1MhELIc/s1600/15.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kDsvLutc44U/UwQ6ibL301I/AAAAAAAAINU/cZMYek-M5QI/s1600/DSC_5192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kDsvLutc44U/UwQ6ibL301I/AAAAAAAAINU/cZMYek-M5QI/s1600/DSC_5192.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Adding on to the kitchen made sense of the wall (and a half) of nothing that the builder left us, claiming it was because then we got to choose what we wanted. lol...I love that one. It really means, I ran out of (or didn't want to spend) money. The hood fan was so 90's - I found a design similar to this new one on Houzz, just a simple sheath of stainless steel I was able to wrap around the existing fan. </div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It was no easy task to add that one cabinet to the existing kitchen wall...there was a junction box and a heat vent. One wonders if that's why the builder didn't add it himself. The added wall of drawers and shelves were stained the same as the existing (would be way to expensive to change that), The new upper shelves were painted in the wall colour for an open feel. I have lots of white stuff. (oh, and a electrical outlet in my cabinet)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fR9dCsJElbA/UweZoWjSCII/AAAAAAAAIPY/eKsrRdnLa08/s1600/14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fR9dCsJElbA/UweZoWjSCII/AAAAAAAAIPY/eKsrRdnLa08/s1600/14.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JBVB7cD1I8o/UweV-3LhSnI/AAAAAAAAIPM/uNCqCUKmvKI/s1600/DSC_5172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JBVB7cD1I8o/UweV-3LhSnI/AAAAAAAAIPM/uNCqCUKmvKI/s1600/DSC_5172.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The house didn't come with appliances (well, one black stove to match the black faucet and sink), so we purchased and had installed my favorite <span class="st"><i>Fisher</i> & <i>Paykel</i></span> dishwasher and fridge along with a <i>Kitchen Aid</i> commercial style range. I had to live with the kitchen lighting, which are large pots, putting the budget into millwork and appliances instead. I may do retro-fit LED kits one day. Not only are the recessed pots large, but also, they don't line up with the cabinets...enough to drive a designer to drink! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I just couldn't bring myself to install more granite, so I will replace it in a couple of years; I chose a Cambria solid surface for the kitchen addition, which I will eventually use to replace the granite.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Downstairs we also installed a full kitchen with appliances, with quartz counter-tops to create a finished suite. That's six kitchen appliances plus hood fan fabrication and installation...ouch said the checkbook.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qkt-76RxihE/UwQ38QOfKrI/AAAAAAAAIME/PAnhD0xN4rY/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qkt-76RxihE/UwQ38QOfKrI/AAAAAAAAIME/PAnhD0xN4rY/s1600/10.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cvOMmaYdlTU/UwQ7WeDvhTI/AAAAAAAAINg/Wmu2kU_vBkg/s1600/DSC_5106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cvOMmaYdlTU/UwQ7WeDvhTI/AAAAAAAAINg/Wmu2kU_vBkg/s1600/DSC_5106.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
In addition to the kitchen drawer wall, I added a pantry to hold larger items and then had it all run into a custom banquette. I finished the banquette in a similar dark finish and did custom upholstery with a Robert Allen Contract fabric. I replaced the nook fixture with spots and wide beam spreads on a dimmer (I installed dimmers wherever I could through the house) to flood the space with light. Most homes on the lake offer great views, so I wanted to raise my but up high enough to see that view from the short windows; raising the banquette height to 19 inches. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The Bemz slipcover on the desk chair was one I ordered to try around the dining room table, but I didn't like the quality of the Nils chair for guests to sit in through a long dinner party, so I went with RH Track Arm Chairs in Sand. I bought the desk from my designer friend Karla Amadatsu; it just so happened I was looking for a black desk in these dims, and she had one...I love it! When she sent me the photo, I thought the whimsy of the legs would work with my other pieces. It's a place to use the ipad, make a list, and gives me a place to display some of my favorite things. I got the lamp from Layers and Layers, it's from Arteriors. Layers and Layers also did my drapes in a sheer Joanne fabric and I bought those rope cloches when they were on sale through them and Arteriors. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I had to work with the floor and the tile, and I decided some teak pieces would tie into some of the tones of the floor; actually the sun has faded it a bit over the four years we have been here, so that's good. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KivpQ-akW5c/UwQ4NEZCgqI/AAAAAAAAIMU/J-u3mGAkdzU/s1600/21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KivpQ-akW5c/UwQ4NEZCgqI/AAAAAAAAIMU/J-u3mGAkdzU/s1600/21.jpg" height="270" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ywPwL06xbHE/UwQ-9mKPDiI/AAAAAAAAIOM/Yy073snt1kE/s1600/DSC_5508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ywPwL06xbHE/UwQ-9mKPDiI/AAAAAAAAIOM/Yy073snt1kE/s1600/DSC_5508.jpg" height="640" width="462" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The Master Bedroom has some of the best views in the house, but to sleep I installed custom grass blinds, lined with blackout. The spec lighting had to go...please if you are listening contractors, stay away from those 20 dollar flush mount domes...ugly. Also, I changed out the frosted glass dated sconces, which were a match to the entry, nook and powder room fixtures...all gone. We also changed out the lighting in the Master Bathroom, and installed a matching blind over the tub. Don't you love the typical real estate staging..it's like.."look, a
queen air bed can fit here...I am inviting". Why bother? That's not why
we bought the house...lol.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N_DB8o5g3MI/UwQ4sllTN2I/AAAAAAAAIM0/q8zYG1PZuCw/s1600/18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N_DB8o5g3MI/UwQ4sllTN2I/AAAAAAAAIM0/q8zYG1PZuCw/s1600/18.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9vNKRTAaJW8/UwQ9TFbKekI/AAAAAAAAIN0/E7VfjgfUIN4/s1600/DSC_5280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9vNKRTAaJW8/UwQ9TFbKekI/AAAAAAAAIN0/E7VfjgfUIN4/s1600/DSC_5280.jpg" height="640" width="426" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I don't love the slate inlay- kind of Whistler, and a little dated, but when buying a house, you buy it as is. Here's where a finish dates quickly; be careful you don't follow trends when choosing tile. I painted the wall behind with a gray from the floor and changed out the lighting to highlight my Brent Comber disk. I love the size of the entry, but dislike the wood handrails...they should have put the money into wrought iron; they are flimsy. After moving in, and lots of trades going through, the walls got pretty scuffed up, so we painted Cloud White throughout the house. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GA2Icf_e0Yk/UwQ4wvkI15I/AAAAAAAAIM8/R_EpuLZRGJU/s1600/17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GA2Icf_e0Yk/UwQ4wvkI15I/AAAAAAAAIM8/R_EpuLZRGJU/s1600/17.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mj6sMpJcZb4/UwQ92ozuPvI/AAAAAAAAIN8/08GCAnqMXxk/s1600/DSC_5357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mj6sMpJcZb4/UwQ92ozuPvI/AAAAAAAAIN8/08GCAnqMXxk/s1600/DSC_5357.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I didn't want to repaint the bathroom, I wanted to give it some interest, installing this twig paper from Crown Wallpaper. The sink and toilet were pretty standard, so they stayed, but I changed out everything else...the hardware, towel rack, lighting, installed decorative and also functional blinds and changed out the mirror. Yes, this room too, had that wonderful builder "set" of frosted glass pendants...was there a special deal that day at Home Depot? </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I think
the trick is to try to live with the items that would cost to much to
change- working with and adding things that will take the focus away from
them.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So I am already thinking of my next project...stay tuned! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: x-small;">After Photos by <a href="http://traceyaytonphotography.com/" target="_blank">Tracey Ayton Photography</a></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
<!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-KivpQ-akW5c%2FUwQ4NEZCgqI%2FAAAAAAAAIMU%2FJ-u3mGAkdzU%2Fs1600%2F21.jpg&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KivpQ-akW5c/UwQ4NEZCgqI/AAAAAAAAIMU/J-u3mGAkdzU/s1600/21.jpg" -->Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-80787421249399820432014-01-05T11:28:00.001-08:002014-01-05T11:28:58.805-08:00Rustic Pacifc Alfresco<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></u></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm a west coast girl with wanderlust, and I like the ritual of dining outside, or bringing your furniture to street level, like Europeans do; one easily adapted to our mild climate, and unique natural landscape. Pass the BC Pinot and Sockeye Salmon please!</span></span></i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Designed and Rendered by Michelle Morelan </span></i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6BBCvlYdt08/UsmgEyNUkJI/AAAAAAAAIKw/jOlYmjQWIsg/s1600/Rustic+Pacific+Alfresco+IR+blog1adj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6BBCvlYdt08/UsmgEyNUkJI/AAAAAAAAIKw/jOlYmjQWIsg/s1600/Rustic+Pacific+Alfresco+IR+blog1adj.jpg" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qO6jEd6LpPo/Usmgie77diI/AAAAAAAAIK0/0PDTWvTgS5A/s1600/Rustic+Pacific+Alfresco+IR+blog1adj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="347" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qO6jEd6LpPo/Usmgie77diI/AAAAAAAAIK0/0PDTWvTgS5A/s640/Rustic+Pacific+Alfresco+IR+blog1adj.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-drRo3c4RM40/Usmeo5gg8TI/AAAAAAAAIKg/bhKgUoNQX_o/s1600/Rustic+Pacific+Alfresco+IR+blog2adj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="381" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-drRo3c4RM40/Usmeo5gg8TI/AAAAAAAAIKg/bhKgUoNQX_o/s640/Rustic+Pacific+Alfresco+IR+blog2adj.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
</div>
Plan a Big Night or Babette's Feast of of your own...engage all the senses, using music, lighting, food, wine, and watch your friends and family linger over warm candlelight. Use colours from your natural outdoor palette like soft blues, and greys. Add texture- linen, ceramics and wood. Mix the lines and styles of your seating, flatware and stemware, like you just threw it all together.<br />
<br />
Don't have a large enough table? Use sawhorses and long planks of wood. Mix your good french dishes with rustic bowls, and lots of variety of shape. Nod to history with simple lines of glasses, dinnerware, cast iron dutch ovens, handmade cutting boards and spoons. Add softness and warmth with blankets and pillows.<br />
<br />
Layer lighting with battery operated tea lights within a woodpile, and hang lanterns or patio lighting from fences and trees- or from a great pergola like this one of greyed cedar and metal fasteners.<br />
Cook it all ahead, and enjoy. Don't fuss, it doesn't go with the theme ;) <br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bench </span> </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fF4nCUfm3FU/UsCQg7oZ8mI/AAAAAAAAIGE/wpwd8JsmcuY/s1600/bc+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="304" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fF4nCUfm3FU/UsCQg7oZ8mI/AAAAAAAAIGE/wpwd8JsmcuY/s640/bc+blog.tiff" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Brent Comber's Tafoni 2 bench celebrates west coast weathered rock formations, and is one of my new favourite things! I always imagine his work, not newly sculpted, but after the elements have loved it.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.brentcomber.com/piece/tafoni-2/">link</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-sdM9XZVUU/UsCQc72FM-I/AAAAAAAAIF4/_THL4kY2mw0/s1600/rh+tble.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="249" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-sdM9XZVUU/UsCQc72FM-I/AAAAAAAAIF4/_THL4kY2mw0/s640/rh+tble.tiff" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Tables </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Flatiron dining table by Restoration Hardware; works because of it's rustic nature and industrial, portable like base. It's like you pulled it out from inside. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/category/products.jsp?link=FlatironDining&categoryId=cat1676025" target="_blank"> link</a></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://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MMb8S217BKw/UsCRfjVqx4I/AAAAAAAAIGU/Q9vB3DIKcW0/s1600/ariele+alasko+spoons+and+boards+IR+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MMb8S217BKw/UsCRfjVqx4I/AAAAAAAAIGU/Q9vB3DIKcW0/s320/ariele+alasko+spoons+and+boards+IR+blog.tiff" width="316" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z1JO5sfOZYE/UsCRenmB7CI/AAAAAAAAIGQ/VH1lOMqFBpQ/s1600/ariele+alasko+spoon.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z1JO5sfOZYE/UsCRenmB7CI/AAAAAAAAIGQ/VH1lOMqFBpQ/s320/ariele+alasko+spoon.tiff" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Spoons </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Beautiful handcrafted spoons and boards by Ariele Alasko; what can I say, I saw her work on instagram and I was smitten. You will be too. Go visit her here:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://arielealasko.bigcartel.com/">link</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wf3Mt5M0otw/UsCTymo_hfI/AAAAAAAAIGg/u0Oip92P7T0/s1600/dune+colour+le+creuset+IR+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wf3Mt5M0otw/UsCTymo_hfI/AAAAAAAAIGg/u0Oip92P7T0/s400/dune+colour+le+creuset+IR+blog.tiff" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Dutch Ovens</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A great pot of stew or soup in Le Cruscet's cast iron pots like I have seen in foodie movies like Russel Crowe in "A Good Year" or "A Big Night" I like the dune, fennel and truffle colours </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.lecreuset.ca/Product/New-Colour/">link</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tskhJWUToxs/UsIvl0kCeCI/AAAAAAAAIHA/59sR6T40Bo8/s1600/napkins+RH+IR+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tskhJWUToxs/UsIvl0kCeCI/AAAAAAAAIHA/59sR6T40Bo8/s640/napkins+RH+IR+blog.tiff" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Linens </span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The linens from Restoration Hardware are heavenly, and come in such a wide range of colours. The drape and ease of cleaning make these my go to napkin. They also make cocktail napkins and larger European size lap napkins.</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/category/products.jsp?link=StonewashedBelgianLinenCollection&categoryId=cat2360102" target="_blank"> link</a></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nSaKh65d8dM/UsIxwGa9mSI/AAAAAAAAIHM/WVTdS0WCObU/s1600/bistro+chair+country+furn+IR+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nSaKh65d8dM/UsIxwGa9mSI/AAAAAAAAIHM/WVTdS0WCObU/s320/bistro+chair+country+furn+IR+blog.tiff" width="227" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8IorZD19qkA/UsCQce_T-XI/AAAAAAAAIF0/fO1ZxWcETuc/s1600/O+&+G+Studio+colt+chair+walnut+blog+IR.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8IorZD19qkA/UsCQce_T-XI/AAAAAAAAIF0/fO1ZxWcETuc/s320/O+&+G+Studio+colt+chair+walnut+blog+IR.tiff" width="268" /> </a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3b536fkGu0A/UsIx1KsxOmI/AAAAAAAAIHU/UVX0_ONZHQU/s1600/hansen+wishbone+gabriel+ross+IR+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3b536fkGu0A/UsIx1KsxOmI/AAAAAAAAIHU/UVX0_ONZHQU/s320/hansen+wishbone+gabriel+ross+IR+blog.tiff" width="248" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RQAe_rcKu1Y/UsMYTt45qlI/AAAAAAAAII4/A2_wdf2g9EM/s1600/o+and+g+studio+bespoke+IR+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RQAe_rcKu1Y/UsMYTt45qlI/AAAAAAAAII4/A2_wdf2g9EM/s320/o+and+g+studio+bespoke+IR+blog.tiff" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Chairs </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This bistro chair from Country Furniture is classic and rustic, easy to transport outside when your outdoor feast is ready. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://countryfurniture.net/products/cross-back-chairs" target="_blank"> link</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Stunning walnut chair by O&G Studio through Bespoke Global
has a nod to history, but more modern lines for today. Bespoke Global is worth a website visit; I'm in awe of their product and artisans.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.bespokeglobal.com/products/o-and-g-studio/colt-highback-armchair-walnut">link</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The Wishbone chair is another classic chair; mix the lines with other, less expensive seats like the bistro chair.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://grshop.com/carl-hansen-ch24-wishbone-chair.html" target="_blank">link</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
Bespoke Global's Foxpoint Chair by O&G Studio...historical and rustic.<br />
<a href="http://www.bespokeglobal.com/products/o-and-g-studio/fox-point-side-chair">link</a><br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5vdGsD0v2c4/UsIzTNqh3wI/AAAAAAAAIHg/P5pAx72Isgo/s640/chevron+in+black+and+oatmeal+lliess+IR+blog.tiff" width="432" /> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pillow Fabric </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This linen by Lauren Liess is is perfect for the pillows; the pattern isn't overwhelming and I like the repetitive nature of the geometry, it's like a texture when viewed from a distance. I would use it for throw pillows for some of the chairs in a lumbar and also a square shape, with a foam insert and down outer. I like the idea of all the design choices being based on relationship to nature. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.laurenliess.com/shop/designer-fabrics/filigree-chevron-in-black-and-oatmeal" target="_blank">link</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w9yRUcXcozo/UsI3HHr-9rI/AAAAAAAAIH0/0Y_RHLULzlg/s1600/fez+grouping+pb+IR+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w9yRUcXcozo/UsI3HHr-9rI/AAAAAAAAIH0/0Y_RHLULzlg/s320/fez+grouping+pb+IR+blog.tiff" width="320" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JLxO7KrXcL8/UsI3F7fi4aI/AAAAAAAAIHs/Mb0M3DnEf2g/s1600/fez+star+lantern+pb+IR+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JLxO7KrXcL8/UsI3F7fi4aI/AAAAAAAAIHs/Mb0M3DnEf2g/s320/fez+star+lantern+pb+IR+blog.tiff" width="160" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Lanterns</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Fez Lantern by Pottery Barn has a great finish and I love the simplicity, yet detail of it...just enough, but not too frilly for a "node to nature" feast.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/fez-star-punched-etched-metal-lanterns/?pkey=clighting-lanterns-outdoor&cm_src=lighting-lanterns-outdoor||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-">link</a></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://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l73Rqrrroc0/UsJBmogz2CI/AAAAAAAAIIE/nofa-iddhV4/s1600/bamboo+throw+WE+IR+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l73Rqrrroc0/UsJBmogz2CI/AAAAAAAAIIE/nofa-iddhV4/s640/bamboo+throw+WE+IR+blog.tiff" width="460" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Blanket</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This bamboo throw from West Elm is soft and cozy for those with less Pinot in them ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/bamboo-blend-throws-t877/?pkey=cthrow-blankets&cm_src=throw-blankets||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-">link</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jkyBMVGoenw/UsJDLjO7tpI/AAAAAAAAIIQ/kXBPlAAyImM/s1600/wicker+chair+RH+IR+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="616" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jkyBMVGoenw/UsJDLjO7tpI/AAAAAAAAIIQ/kXBPlAAyImM/s640/wicker+chair+RH+IR+blog.tiff" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Armchair </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Hampshire Chair from Restoration Hardware in this faded grey is comfortable, classic and the lines work with the mix of chairs. Every space needs the texture which wicker provides. It could be in Italy, Hawaii or BC, placeless, timeless.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1676248&categoryId=cat1697065">link</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pzZYgTndFsU/UsJFclxDptI/AAAAAAAAIIc/fCXWqkIUlug/s1600/arv+ikea+IR+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="408" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pzZYgTndFsU/UsJFclxDptI/AAAAAAAAIIc/fCXWqkIUlug/s640/arv+ikea+IR+blog.tiff" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Dinnerware</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The ARV setting by Ikea has a European feel, at a great price. Don't be afraid of something traditional mixed with something more modern...if the lines work, and they play well together, then go with it. This pattern reminds me of a much more expensive french one I have seen at ABC in NYC and also Chintz and Company.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/10234621/">link</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-39dOz5ofiFU/UsJHyEIi4RI/AAAAAAAAIIo/hHeXD_bAu_Y/s1600/eclectique+dinnerware+wsonoma+IR+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="553" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-39dOz5ofiFU/UsJHyEIi4RI/AAAAAAAAIIo/hHeXD_bAu_Y/s640/eclectique+dinnerware+wsonoma+IR+blog.tiff" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This Eclectique set by Williams Sonoma is pricey but lovely; a high option to the low above by Ikea. I like the different textured edges, and the way it works with other alike tones.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/eclectique-dinnerware-place-setting/?cm_src=PIPRecentView">link</a></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://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IW_HUwgLTgk/UsMa1WNv1TI/AAAAAAAAIJE/JQPEmy4tnYY/s1600/prescott+crate+and+barrel+IR+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IW_HUwgLTgk/UsMa1WNv1TI/AAAAAAAAIJE/JQPEmy4tnYY/s640/prescott+crate+and+barrel+IR+blog.tiff" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Salad Bowls </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Prescott Bowl from Crate and Barrel is large at 17" and the dark walnut colour and soft graining complement the table and setting. It's a crowd pleaser, and I have featured two of them, along with other bowls of natural materials and glass.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/prescott-15-large-bowl/s345822" target="_blank">link</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></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://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yxej71mx27E/UsmaWvwugUI/AAAAAAAAIKU/56feA78Rf4A/s1600/roscoe+crate+B+IR+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="363" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yxej71mx27E/UsmaWvwugUI/AAAAAAAAIKU/56feA78Rf4A/s640/roscoe+crate+B+IR+blog.tiff" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Bowls</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Love this Roscoe bowl from Crate and Barrel; it's organic nature and traditional, yet modern shape is oh so West Coast. The matte finish and gorgeous colours mimic the outdoor palette, and add the element of proportion. Perfect for your Grandmother's Potato Salad.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/5-piece-roscoe-bowl-set/s184853">link</a></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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RHgZhTPsR8A/UsW5XnyrltI/AAAAAAAAIJY/oLIHiDRvtgg/s1600/pokal+glass+ikea+IR+blog.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RHgZhTPsR8A/UsW5XnyrltI/AAAAAAAAIJY/oLIHiDRvtgg/s400/pokal+glass+ikea+IR+blog.tiff" width="221" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Glasses</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Pokal Series of glassware at Ikea is durable and versitile; perfect for an outdoor event, and you can buy them cheaper than you can rent them. It reminds me of Italian lingering lunches alfresco, so let's throw it in our mix. It comes in red wine size, white wine size and sparkling water size. *do you see where I'm going with this?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/60081734/">link</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Next Month..."Surfer Shack Chic"</i></span></span></div>
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-9895410108740069632013-12-16T07:25:00.004-08:002013-12-16T07:25:51.126-08:00John Saladino Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ldnybAN2VdM/Uq8bC4-ipxI/AAAAAAAAIE4/yEne2QfoyIY/s1600/j+saladino.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ldnybAN2VdM/Uq8bC4-ipxI/AAAAAAAAIE4/yEne2QfoyIY/s1600/j+saladino.jpeg" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dmw8OkJFQCA/Uq8a1VLwxkI/AAAAAAAAIEw/ktHchPucbMA/s1600/saladino+LR.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dmw8OkJFQCA/Uq8a1VLwxkI/AAAAAAAAIEw/ktHchPucbMA/s1600/saladino+LR.jpeg" /></a></div>
<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-51399087770913189532013-09-25T20:19:00.002-07:002013-09-25T20:47:54.883-07:00Luxury Bathroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
A dream closet for a lucky young Toronto diva. Why not have a settee and lounge chair in your bath? A fireplace, a great packing surface and girly vanity...all with your dressing area right between. That's luxury! I'd want to go out every night too!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fmgzvuRCmZE/UkOoYqi4kFI/AAAAAAAAH_U/lwcHt_VODFw/s1600/lb+desat+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fmgzvuRCmZE/UkOoYqi4kFI/AAAAAAAAH_U/lwcHt_VODFw/s1600/lb+desat+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fmgzvuRCmZE/UkOoYqi4kFI/AAAAAAAAH_U/lwcHt_VODFw/s640/lb+desat+2.jpeg" width="392" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EJtIYOH0wzk/UkOpsj7MV_I/AAAAAAAAH_g/6T3Is0u-Gpk/s1600/lb+desat+1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EJtIYOH0wzk/UkOpsj7MV_I/AAAAAAAAH_g/6T3Is0u-Gpk/s640/lb+desat+1.jpeg" width="354" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-19637126140560277012013-07-25T11:14:00.000-07:002013-07-25T12:09:46.168-07:00With a Good Book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sFXenC4u4h8/UfFpVzrsjfI/AAAAAAAAH-Y/jGGd5xD9zfQ/s1600/gg+dr+dest.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sFXenC4u4h8/UfFpVzrsjfI/AAAAAAAAH-Y/jGGd5xD9zfQ/s1600/gg+dr+dest.jpeg" /></a></div>
<br />
Every home should have a library of sorts...this is one of my dreams...books to the 12' ceiling, library ladder, soft seating, a desk, custom audio, natural light and greenery. A plush carpet to soften the sound, (and your toes) and room for more books...to let your library grow.<br />
<br />
Happy Reading!<br />
<br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Design and Rendering by Michelle Morelan</span></i>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-64260115096648610502013-07-08T08:08:00.002-07:002013-07-08T08:17:06.776-07:00Ikea Hack...Fjellse Sunbed; the Master Bedroom Deck<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qE4WLcn6bTY/UX_dwNc2spI/AAAAAAAAH3Y/zW-G2TkeD64/s1600/fjeselle.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zv-zHHeICSU/UX_efz4SsnI/AAAAAAAAH3g/dQVuNpE65RQ/s1600/rh+db.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="617" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zv-zHHeICSU/UX_efz4SsnI/AAAAAAAAH3g/dQVuNpE65RQ/s640/rh+db.tiff" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have been swooning over a double daybed for the deck off of the master bedroom at the lakehouse. It's my own private deck; it's great for lounging...so I draped the deck on each side, keeping the larger view elevation open. I looked at Restoration Hardware's double loungers...and they were AMAZING, but call me thrifty because the 6-8 thousand dollar price tag was just too much. Yes, you mostly get what you pay for, but there had to be a better way.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qE4WLcn6bTY/UX_dwNc2spI/AAAAAAAAH3Y/zW-G2TkeD64/s1600/fjeselle.tiff" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qE4WLcn6bTY/UX_dwNc2spI/AAAAAAAAH3Y/zW-G2TkeD64/s640/fjeselle.tiff" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VhlDVPw_S3c/UdrWi7mLfII/AAAAAAAAH98/lJ4ykHDRfA4/s1600/b+6E1A0478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VhlDVPw_S3c/UdrWi7mLfII/AAAAAAAAH98/lJ4ykHDRfA4/s640/b+6E1A0478.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
<br />
I used the single bed version of the Fjellse frame from Ikea on my deck off the living room last year, because it was left over from staging our Steveston house. It had a foam mattress that got wet, but dried out quickly. This year, I was going big... I wanted room for a tray with beverage and a book, so decided to go double. Brian painted the frame (and two end tables) in an outdoor black paint, after using the legs from the single bed that we already owned, to put together this one without a headboard:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A trip to Ikea later, I was home with the Fjellse for 59 bucks (another 35 for the slats). Now, outdoor foam is expensive, but seeing how this is a covered deck, I went with regular foam from Jysk. I was debating...a double mattress that I will have to store ($120), or two folding mattresses which equalled the correct dimensions ($69 each). They were both covered with a cotton zipped cover; I went with the two folding ones, since they could be easily stored or used as a cube which they fold into. They will get wet, but only because of sideways rain, so dry out easily once the sun hits them.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VNGR2eEOPoI/UYFU9EQOxOI/AAAAAAAAH3w/Z8gKk_Q4j4g/s1600/rh+dr.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="387" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VNGR2eEOPoI/UYFU9EQOxOI/AAAAAAAAH3w/Z8gKk_Q4j4g/s400/rh+dr.tiff" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The drapes were another expense I wasn't willing to fork out for; the ones I wanted from RH were between 1-400 bucks, and I needed 3 sets for each side..too much! So, back to Ikea I went for drapes...I used the grommet type, made from cotton and called Merete, they have a great weight and hand. Outdoor drapes are typically made from Sunbrella fabric, which is fade resistant, so I went with natural and white (the deck below) so the sun damage is not easily seen. I will bring them down, launder them and store them inside till next year, but honestly, with the price of 50 bucks a pair, if they don't make it, I'm not too concerned.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pA0maQTG_tM/UYFVQPCUVHI/AAAAAAAAH34/WocRZW8qJPY/s1600/ikea+dr.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="377" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pA0maQTG_tM/UYFVQPCUVHI/AAAAAAAAH34/WocRZW8qJPY/s400/ikea+dr.tiff" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The rope tiebacks I almost ordered from RH were 50 dollars a piece! Home Depot will cut rope lenghths for you...I used 4' peices which were over an inch in diameter in white...I had existing posts to tie them around, and in wind I can tie them really snugly, so I'm glad I didn't pay the 300 bucks for the 6 that I needed, since they wouldn't secure them in weather the same way.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--dgEnCYAgFk/UYFWUnfS58I/AAAAAAAAH4E/RKEqRS3ayVM/s1600/rope.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="309" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--dgEnCYAgFk/UYFWUnfS58I/AAAAAAAAH4E/RKEqRS3ayVM/s320/rope.tiff" width="320" /></a><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/7d/7d0e0198-53ee-4275-9c12-48df57b83838_300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/7d/7d0e0198-53ee-4275-9c12-48df57b83838_300.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/83/831b41a2-0a05-4f50-b8d3-de9b8d3c3cca_300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lehigh 50 lb. 1-1/4 in. Zinc Swivel-Eye Utility Pulley" border="0" itemprop="image" src="http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/83/831b41a2-0a05-4f50-b8d3-de9b8d3c3cca_300.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Bed...check...curtains and tiebacks...check...so what about bedding, lighting and accessories for my bedroom deck? A trip to Heather Ross yielded a vintage hanging lantern...I actually saw it on the way out the door, but came back to purchase it for the deck...I thought of creating a pulley system of rope and cleat to make the lamp adjustable over the bed. I liked the weathered zinc (or whatever that great grey metal is).</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h1i4K3jHQm8/UYFaMu-McgI/AAAAAAAAH4U/HP7XiuyGfkA/s1600/alina+ikea+.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="385" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h1i4K3jHQm8/UYFaMu-McgI/AAAAAAAAH4U/HP7XiuyGfkA/s400/alina+ikea+.tiff" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The larger rug I ordered from Overstock.com last year, and the little
one was a gift from a client. To cover the duradeck covering on my deck
(we plan on planks in the future), I placed them at an angle to get the
most coverage...and the black and charcoal with rope colours and white
was setting a direction for the bedding, which was another Ikea find
called Alina. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A quilted top is so comfy, and cotton is cool in the heat. It
comes with two euros, which I bought inserts for at Ikea as well. I had a
bolster to prop them up and chose to tuck in the bedspread to expose
the legs of the bed and the black paint. And, I don't like the thought
of bugs being able to crawl up the cover touching the ground...eww.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My new Master Bedroom deck :) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QJ79DHCk-jQ/UY7j1tPzMVI/AAAAAAAAH5c/AC9A-0-s6nI/s1600/IMG_1458.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QJ79DHCk-jQ/UY7j1tPzMVI/AAAAAAAAH5c/AC9A-0-s6nI/s640/IMG_1458.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lydusNUgM3c/UY7lKu4xinI/AAAAAAAAH50/B8MC9-5bb3E/s1600/IMG_1453.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lydusNUgM3c/UY7lKu4xinI/AAAAAAAAH50/B8MC9-5bb3E/s640/IMG_1453.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rR7Cw4IqY68/UY7jdPL40mI/AAAAAAAAH5U/7dBzR8UX2BY/s1600/IMG_1436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rR7Cw4IqY68/UY7jdPL40mI/AAAAAAAAH5U/7dBzR8UX2BY/s640/IMG_1436.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-llQRHMLmRAg/UY7kw0xoziI/AAAAAAAAH5s/2AMDfQufixw/s1600/IMG_1516.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-llQRHMLmRAg/UY7kw0xoziI/AAAAAAAAH5s/2AMDfQufixw/s640/IMG_1516.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K9unlWySHbw/UY7mPE9Z8NI/AAAAAAAAH6A/KNjm9utoUfk/s1600/IMG_1510.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K9unlWySHbw/UY7mPE9Z8NI/AAAAAAAAH6A/KNjm9utoUfk/s640/IMG_1510.JPG" width="480" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-slkeweTLZv0/UY7mjQsHjtI/AAAAAAAAH6I/3Ol43fgWy3Q/s1600/IMG_1519.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-slkeweTLZv0/UY7mjQsHjtI/AAAAAAAAH6I/3Ol43fgWy3Q/s640/IMG_1519.JPG" width="480" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Next year, maybe I will add some screens and it can become a proper sleeping porch :)</div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-75699676015808341062013-07-02T13:15:00.001-07:002013-07-02T13:21:22.737-07:00Small Modern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2IdAKQZ22To/UdMzWw7yxjI/AAAAAAAAH9c/T_YWaWUQ60s/s1600/morelan+small+house+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2IdAKQZ22To/UdMzWw7yxjI/AAAAAAAAH9c/T_YWaWUQ60s/s1600/morelan+small+house+2.jpeg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I am of the thought lately that you should only have as much space as you use. I have a large home now, that frankly, I find difficult to maintain, as a busy person, you may think...I'll just hire someone to do the house cleaning, but really, no one can clean and fluff like you. As we get older, my design mind has been going to what I call a compound. Plumbing and wiring for a bunch of little sheds and one main small house like this one. All on property that has a slight slope, and some interest...enough for my parents to eventually land with a small home. This is the living and kitchen/dining area I dream of...just enough space to cocoon you and provide what you need, but well considered finishes and furnishings.<br />
<br />
This was a guide for my last workshop, since I had the model built.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Design and Rendering by Michelle Morelan </span></i></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-45739699547861132102013-05-24T15:30:00.001-07:002013-05-24T18:39:53.847-07:00My Studio Deck<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It's where we spend the most time that means the most to us, and this is the case with my studio deck. It's covered, comfortable and cool on hot days. With the nice weather we have had recently, I have already started using it quite a bit. The cushions are a Sumbrella Fabric and the furniture is from HomeSense. The little white tables from Ikea...the tray comes off the top...great idea! I got the banded rug from Overstock, the outdoor pouf from Target, and the patio lights from Pottery Barn. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The deck is a nice size, and the bedroom and LR that stack on top are exacly the same dimensions. It's a space I switch around often, in floor plan and materials. I can change out to more muted tones by changing the pillow covers and the rug, the green working with both. My bedroom deck above is used for lounging, furnished with a double lounge, and the LR deck's function is a table and comfortable dining chairs.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'd like to screen the studio deck in one day, but the bugs aren't too bad, and many glasses of wine have been had till the wee hours under the patio lanterns without issue.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
What little part of your home have you claimed as your personal space?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f8-apCCoAu8/UZ_k5Dqx0UI/AAAAAAAAH78/xRyRtCi5rV8/s1600/IMG_1488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f8-apCCoAu8/UZ_k5Dqx0UI/AAAAAAAAH78/xRyRtCi5rV8/s640/IMG_1488.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mji38wCN-Fc/UZ_i6jzYYaI/AAAAAAAAH7Q/fBobsFczgsI/s1600/IMG_0469.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mji38wCN-Fc/UZ_i6jzYYaI/AAAAAAAAH7Q/fBobsFczgsI/s640/IMG_0469.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vbcsl-Bm1Q0/UZ_jc5J2ZLI/AAAAAAAAH7g/P1NErkhEG0A/s1600/IMG_0670.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vbcsl-Bm1Q0/UZ_jc5J2ZLI/AAAAAAAAH7g/P1NErkhEG0A/s640/IMG_0670.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PoioLH6ag1E/UaAV9RTweMI/AAAAAAAAH9A/qZpHKYIYWNQ/s1600/IMG_1379.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PoioLH6ag1E/UaAV9RTweMI/AAAAAAAAH9A/qZpHKYIYWNQ/s640/IMG_1379.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EkLVjOtcvEM/UaAWGr6GdCI/AAAAAAAAH9I/5hZxAkc2V-Q/s1600/IMG_0965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EkLVjOtcvEM/UaAWGr6GdCI/AAAAAAAAH9I/5hZxAkc2V-Q/s400/IMG_0965.JPG" width="300" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EkCXie_sqvs/UaAV14HgXHI/AAAAAAAAH84/JCWWtsWSF0I/s1600/IMG_1301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EkCXie_sqvs/UaAV14HgXHI/AAAAAAAAH84/JCWWtsWSF0I/s400/IMG_1301.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KqD_a0x4S5U/UZ_juErWQfI/AAAAAAAAH7o/PF_OUEb5bII/s1600/IMG_1374.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KqD_a0x4S5U/UZ_juErWQfI/AAAAAAAAH7o/PF_OUEb5bII/s640/IMG_1374.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FFLmbGnrisY/UZ_lpN-pLEI/AAAAAAAAH8Q/dcISMEOKsqs/s1600/IMG_1280.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FFLmbGnrisY/UZ_lpN-pLEI/AAAAAAAAH8Q/dcISMEOKsqs/s640/IMG_1280.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hqflw48TChE/UZ_mAM5UnbI/AAAAAAAAH8Y/CqjpBdh-8KQ/s1600/IMG_1551.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hqflw48TChE/UZ_mAM5UnbI/AAAAAAAAH8Y/CqjpBdh-8KQ/s640/IMG_1551.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c5SqKIKGz3Y/UZ_m-iADesI/AAAAAAAAH8o/_Wa5O2jPwVw/s1600/IMG_1491.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c5SqKIKGz3Y/UZ_m-iADesI/AAAAAAAAH8o/_Wa5O2jPwVw/s640/IMG_1491.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N5vqxGZVogw/UZ_kHfSwDqI/AAAAAAAAH7w/Oo65tjh8Tvo/s1600/IMG_1039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N5vqxGZVogw/UZ_kHfSwDqI/AAAAAAAAH7w/Oo65tjh8Tvo/s400/IMG_1039.JPG" width="300" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WNWj1ApvdHU/UZ_jODQ19kI/AAAAAAAAH7Y/m3PDq7vX-NQ/s1600/IMG_0454.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WNWj1ApvdHU/UZ_jODQ19kI/AAAAAAAAH7Y/m3PDq7vX-NQ/s400/IMG_0454.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-18769893995839499222013-05-11T17:16:00.003-07:002013-05-11T17:28:32.088-07:00Noguchi's 20N Table LampSometimes it's not the most expensive items, but the best designed ones that get my attention. Hence the 20N table lamp from Isamu Noguchi at just 155 dollars! It's a paper lantern 24 inches high, 16 inches deep and looks quite simple at first glance. I got mine at <a href="http://grshop.com/akari-noguchi-model-20n-table-lamp.html">Gabriel Ross</a> in Victoria.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aP0XOA8-OkI/UY7SPxGZP9I/AAAAAAAAH4s/bJ0eFpYt05E/s1600/IMG_1549.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aP0XOA8-OkI/UY7SPxGZP9I/AAAAAAAAH4s/bJ0eFpYt05E/s320/IMG_1549.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
I brought the flat box home, and started to put it together- first I opened the flat pack box, noticing the lack of materials both in the lamp and the packaging, a good thing. Then lifted out the lightweight shade and very thin legs and frame. The socket and cord are the bulkiest thing in the 3 inch deep box. I love the colour of the shade and the sound when it is touched. The spacing between the ribs is random, yet ordered, like nature. The black metal legs are very thin, and the frame is tall, creating a flimsy framework...until.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dInJE_C_onQ/UY7cAFhVUeI/AAAAAAAAH5A/ACXkMmqtNSc/s1600/IMG_1561.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dInJE_C_onQ/UY7cAFhVUeI/AAAAAAAAH5A/ACXkMmqtNSc/s400/IMG_1561.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
I really started to appreciate the design of the lamp when I put it together wrong. The shade is made to fit through the legs, not like the imitation. It's assembly is a design feat in itself. You have to lift up the shade from the legs, tightening just enough to slide the harp on the threaded post, securing it on the top of the frame. I can imagine the design hours going over the materials, construction and assembly considerations of this simple lumminaire.<br />
<br />
The legs are super slim, and have some give to them. They are capped off by dainty little rubber feet, spherical and working together with the legs offering a dynamic yet stable base for the paper lantern, all slight on their own, yet strong as one peice when tightened and assembled (properly!).<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0ApOk0ezK6E/UY7cSFuPHjI/AAAAAAAAH5I/wgE8CZtb4_M/s1600/IMG_1562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0ApOk0ezK6E/UY7cSFuPHjI/AAAAAAAAH5I/wgE8CZtb4_M/s400/IMG_1562.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
After placing the lamp on my entry console and turning it on from the
base of the socket, noticing the little red stamp at the bottom of the
shade and standing back to adore it next to my Brent Comber Alder Disk, I
feel the design story is complete. <br />
<br />
Now I have simple layered light in the first room you enter, dimmers with
narrow and wide spots highlighting the disk, natural light from lots of windows and ambient light from the
lantern. The light is amazing! Paper is so flattering.
And it's not just the function of this lamp...its the form...the
beautiful, organic, make me smile every time I look at it, form. <br />
<br />
Most of all, the exercise of assembling this piece of art was an essential part of owning it...one wonders if that was Noguchi's plan.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">M </span></span><br />
<br />
<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-61002462555232199402013-04-04T10:52:00.000-07:002013-04-04T10:54:54.178-07:00Antwerp 2012; Beautiful!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vFcnZj4rusc/UV29Jy5mHxI/AAAAAAAAH24/h3dF5KPhUkY/s1600/antwerp+1+desat.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vFcnZj4rusc/UV29Jy5mHxI/AAAAAAAAH24/h3dF5KPhUkY/s640/antwerp+1+desat.jpeg" width="403" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rVv3q1qXd-c/UV29OvCFAvI/AAAAAAAAH3E/PyCZ6-losZI/s1600/antwerp+3+desat.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rVv3q1qXd-c/UV29OvCFAvI/AAAAAAAAH3E/PyCZ6-losZI/s640/antwerp+3+desat.jpeg" width="426" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9dTz6OCdWhA/UV29OJ1cy0I/AAAAAAAAH3A/HUEFl0LlCpU/s1600/antwerp+2+desat.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9dTz6OCdWhA/UV29OJ1cy0I/AAAAAAAAH3A/HUEFl0LlCpU/s640/antwerp+2+desat.jpeg" width="416" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com12Antwerpen, Belgium51.219215899999988 4.402881799999931950.901255399999989 3.757434799999932 51.537176399999986 5.0483287999999318tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-51225104120731272902013-02-26T15:04:00.001-08:002013-02-26T15:04:26.724-08:00Before and After - Janette's Reno<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EjvjFuEKqAU/US07KmCF-AI/AAAAAAAAH1c/MbdHRvOR9RA/s640/P1090587.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="480" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Corner Fireplaces are tricky...this one needed more room to breath. Taking down the wall between the Living and Dining Rooms was a good start, and working out the proportions of the fireplace, creating returns back to the wall, and finishing it in drywall and paint brings it up to date. </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ltz4BEujBSk/US07RVmufVI/AAAAAAAAH1k/O1Syndc4blE/s1600/CCI26042011_00001.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="528" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ltz4BEujBSk/US07RVmufVI/AAAAAAAAH1k/O1Syndc4blE/s640/CCI26042011_00001.bmp" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Design and Rendering by Michelle Morelan</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C5x3wp91StU/US07epD92EI/AAAAAAAAH1s/Qh9CbZUIyv4/s1600/edesign+janette+plan+for+pp.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="368" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C5x3wp91StU/US07epD92EI/AAAAAAAAH1s/Qh9CbZUIyv4/s640/edesign+janette+plan+for+pp.JPG" width="640" /> </a></td><td style="text-align: center;"> </td><td style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">working things out in SketchUp</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8RbS01sFEYw/US07ilNc5OI/AAAAAAAAH10/eAvMOCgz1lk/s1600/janette+FP+dwg.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="395" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8RbS01sFEYw/US07ilNc5OI/AAAAAAAAH10/eAvMOCgz1lk/s400/janette+FP+dwg.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">some details have to be precise</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aYI2nmxf4QA/US07zkhKUKI/AAAAAAAAH18/YTuWEyXhI4g/s1600/DSC_0857.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aYI2nmxf4QA/US07zkhKUKI/AAAAAAAAH18/YTuWEyXhI4g/s640/DSC_0857.JPG" width="428" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fireplace now looks in proportion, doesn't take up too much visual space, and with the removal of the wall, can breath, not feeling crowded.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p_fKO97126A/US07zyjTj3I/AAAAAAAAH2E/qI7gjhIpB0I/s1600/DSC_0853.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p_fKO97126A/US07zyjTj3I/AAAAAAAAH2E/qI7gjhIpB0I/s640/DSC_0853.JPG" width="428" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Much better...nice job putting it all together Janette :)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-21854392339376837032013-02-10T17:33:00.003-08:002013-04-04T13:05:01.813-07:0010 Recent Design Crushes<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">10 <span style="font-size: x-large;">Re<span style="font-size: x-large;">cent Design Crushes</span></span></span><br />
<br />
1. The Cherner Chair<br />
<a href="http://www.chernerchair.com/index.php" target="_blank">http://www.chernerchair.com/index.php </a><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CRHGCXTRm6I/URg_fyPwAcI/AAAAAAAAHzc/ID3Uu6ZRnSI/s1600/cherner.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CRHGCXTRm6I/URg_fyPwAcI/AAAAAAAAHzc/ID3Uu6ZRnSI/s400/cherner.tiff" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I've had my eye on this lovely for a few years, and the new cream leather lounge chair is just so amazing! This bar stool version with metal legs looks great, but I'm partial to the wood legs. Like the Wishbone Chair, I would likely go with Walnut.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
2. The Fiddle Leaf Fig <br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3sQdFravhm8/URg-Gt-buvI/AAAAAAAAHzU/BADaCfQl_tI/s1600/joe+serrins+ph+william+waldron.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="315" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3sQdFravhm8/URg-Gt-buvI/AAAAAAAAHzU/BADaCfQl_tI/s400/joe+serrins+ph+william+waldron.tiff" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">interior by Joe Serrins photo by William Waldron</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aiujT8rMBwM/URg99n5HGsI/AAAAAAAAHzM/ItC5EfqnXXQ/s1600/Peter+Dunham+ph+Grey+Crawford.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aiujT8rMBwM/URg99n5HGsI/AAAAAAAAHzM/ItC5EfqnXXQ/s400/Peter+Dunham+ph+Grey+Crawford.tiff" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">interior by Peter Dunham photo by Grey Crawford</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
3. Dark Brown<br />
<a href="http://www.thebay.com/eng/hbccollections-blankets-Millenium_Point_Blanket-thebay/156994" target="_blank">http://www.thebay.com/eng/hbccollections-blankets-Millenium_Point_Blanket-thebay/156994 </a><br />
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mtjLSyZQWNE/URg3qeheSxI/AAAAAAAAHyw/U7jMtZBCh4M/s1600/Untitled.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mtjLSyZQWNE/URg3qeheSxI/AAAAAAAAHyw/U7jMtZBCh4M/s400/Untitled.tiff" width="312" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have this blanket on my spare bed; I love the weight of it, especially when paired with my duvet...warm :)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
4. Terrariums<br />
<a href="http://www.paulahayes.com/terrariums/gallery.php?g=2&i=6">http://www.paulahayes.com/terrariums/gallery.php?g=2&i=6</a><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="416" name="galleryimg" src="http://www.paulahayes.com/images_user/terrariums/PeanutTerrarium01.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paula Hayes produces pieces of art for exhibition, like this- wow</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
5. Linen Sheets<br />
<a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2060009&categoryId=cat1580065">http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2060009&categoryId=cat1580065</a><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XAFLwPf3d3g/URgrF8OjDFI/AAAAAAAAHyI/WZfncfyX2YQ/s1600/Untitled.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="386" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XAFLwPf3d3g/URgrF8OjDFI/AAAAAAAAHyI/WZfncfyX2YQ/s400/Untitled.tiff" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">these sheets are so nice on your skin...they are rubbery in drape and come right out of the dryer, onto the bed</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
6. Transparency- My David's Tea Teapot<br />
<a href="http://www.davidstea.com/the-glass-teapot-with-removable-strainer?&TF=8215E1C9208C&DEID=" target="_blank">http://www.davidstea.com/the-glass-teapot-with-removable-strainer?&TF=8215E1C9208C&DEID= </a><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Blooming Teapot with S/S Infuser" height="284" id="main-banner" src="http://www.davidstea.com/Products/EN/900082_l.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr align="center"><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dOV3Vdye5Zs/URg__RbIxpI/AAAAAAAAHzk/yj-ls21bj2k/s1600/IMG_1291-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dOV3Vdye5Zs/URg__RbIxpI/AAAAAAAAHzk/yj-ls21bj2k/s640/IMG_1291-1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">interior Michelle Morelan, photo Heather Ross</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
7. Fraser Fir Collection by Thymes <br />
<a href="http://www.thymes.com/Fragrances/Frasier-Fir/">http://www.thymes.com/Fragrances/Frasier-Fir/</a><br />
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thymes.com/Images/CollectionShots/Thymes-Frasier-Fir-2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="305" id="ctl00_phMainContent_iCollectionShot" src="http://www.thymes.com/Images/CollectionShots/Thymes-Frasier-Fir-2012.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">nothing like your west coast home smelling like fir! we use the dishwashing soap, kitchen spray and handsoap</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
8. Serge Mouille Lamps<br />
<a href="http://www.sergemouilleusa.com/">http://www.sergemouilleusa.com/</a><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X-IBiaTn6jM/URhGlL1HRnI/AAAAAAAAH0U/FeiLPQR0KI0/s1600/Kevin+Carrigan+and+Tim+Furzer+ph+roger+davies.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X-IBiaTn6jM/URhGlL1HRnI/AAAAAAAAH0U/FeiLPQR0KI0/s1600/Kevin+Carrigan+and+Tim+Furzer+ph+roger+davies.tiff" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">interior Kevin Carrigan photo by Tim Furzer</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
9. Anything Platner<br />
<a href="http://www.knoll.com/products/product.jsp?prod_id=75">http://www.knoll.com/products/product.jsp?prod_id=75</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Platner Stools" border="0" height="640" src="http://www.knoll.com/db_alt_media/6000/5393_pp.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="608" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the lines are so yummy, and the new colours are just right :)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
10. Crusceet<br />
<a href="http://www.lecreuset.ca/">http://www.lecreuset.ca/</a><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="imagecache imagecache-photo" height="640" src="http://houseandhome.com/sites/houseandhome.com/files/imagecache/photo/top-images/galleries/10359947/house-home-kai-kitchen-makeover-3-after.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="" width="592" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">they are popping up everywhere...the LeCreuset dutch oven...in the greatest colours</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="imagecache imagecache-photo" height="640" src="http://houseandhome.com/sites/houseandhome.com/files/imagecache/photo/top-images/galleries/10359947/house-home-morgan-kitchen-makeover-2-after.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="" width="544" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cheery yellow...and passed down for generations...my mom has an orange one</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_y1JBn132FU/URhKDkwlJcI/AAAAAAAAH1A/uYAgmBtTESI/s1600/6E1A5843.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_y1JBn132FU/URhKDkwlJcI/AAAAAAAAH1A/uYAgmBtTESI/s640/6E1A5843.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my new LeCreuset shallow dutch oven...love that they make it in green :)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-84257867500834831692013-01-30T11:25:00.001-08:002013-01-30T12:06:48.159-08:00A Soft Place to Land - White Rock Condo<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
When you move from a large family home of 3500 square feet, to a third of that, and into a condo, it's a huge change. My client Nancy, who's condo was furnished a couple of years ago was missing that third layer, the "stuff", which completes a space.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here's that last layer; it's a thrill as a designer to get to this spot, to express the original intention. Most of all, it's a thrill to see a client so excited! I find this layer has the most impact of the overall project. Design is in the details, after all. A long trip to get here, and a soft place to land.</div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>photos by <a href="http://www.heatherrossinhouse.com/" target="_blank">Heather Ross,</a> Interior by Michelle Morelan Design</i></span><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TdIbtOVncu8/UQl7avo4v7I/AAAAAAAAHxk/_3LhB45WOac/s1600/IMG-20110215-00927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TdIbtOVncu8/UQl7avo4v7I/AAAAAAAAHxk/_3LhB45WOac/s400/IMG-20110215-00927.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-57zLTP2lXRY/UQl8JPJdeHI/AAAAAAAAHxs/nIqRQLe9WAQ/s1600/IMG-20110215-00939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-57zLTP2lXRY/UQl8JPJdeHI/AAAAAAAAHxs/nIqRQLe9WAQ/s400/IMG-20110215-00939.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> </i></span> <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DjQL69H2-24/UQl5lB8DPNI/AAAAAAAAHwc/kBAB7Gd00ok/s1600/IMG_1217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DjQL69H2-24/UQl5lB8DPNI/AAAAAAAAHwc/kBAB7Gd00ok/s1600/IMG_1217.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZaSCO_SDziM/UQl5m5avvDI/AAAAAAAAHwk/oMOCv1ZMX9g/s1600/IMG_1249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZaSCO_SDziM/UQl5m5avvDI/AAAAAAAAHwk/oMOCv1ZMX9g/s1600/IMG_1249.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oneqNEvx_Eo/UQl5owB0E8I/AAAAAAAAHws/0NBsdEDxyq0/s1600/IMG_1282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oneqNEvx_Eo/UQl5owB0E8I/AAAAAAAAHws/0NBsdEDxyq0/s1600/IMG_1282.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4QuZb-rHd0g/UQl5rVdozRI/AAAAAAAAHw0/eYGjCaDce_o/s1600/IMG_1287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4QuZb-rHd0g/UQl5rVdozRI/AAAAAAAAHw0/eYGjCaDce_o/s1600/IMG_1287.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hXfxj9ozv10/UQl5ufObGlI/AAAAAAAAHw8/tSE25MnZhuk/s1600/IMG_1302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hXfxj9ozv10/UQl5ufObGlI/AAAAAAAAHw8/tSE25MnZhuk/s1600/IMG_1302.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xoJ-BiAhtmM/UQl5yWMfYPI/AAAAAAAAHxE/-S1GCQjJYj4/s1600/IMG_1380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xoJ-BiAhtmM/UQl5yWMfYPI/AAAAAAAAHxE/-S1GCQjJYj4/s1600/IMG_1380.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sDNKVnoKjso/UQl52hcM-XI/AAAAAAAAHxM/fKiXDRu3EtA/s1600/IMG_1488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sDNKVnoKjso/UQl52hcM-XI/AAAAAAAAHxM/fKiXDRu3EtA/s1600/IMG_1488.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-73owimugzgk/UQl562uOQ-I/AAAAAAAAHxU/SL6l1A0kIDI/s1600/IMG_1341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-73owimugzgk/UQl562uOQ-I/AAAAAAAAHxU/SL6l1A0kIDI/s1600/IMG_1341.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EWVJinf7f7I/UQl5--x9WtI/AAAAAAAAHxc/-7qHq0q9QVU/s1600/IMG_1472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EWVJinf7f7I/UQl5--x9WtI/AAAAAAAAHxc/-7qHq0q9QVU/s1600/IMG_1472.jpg" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KsYOjPf7Z4k/UQlx-H1mj1I/AAAAAAAAHv4/_lI7iyJbIDY/s1600/IMG_1215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yoC0FsTJQQo/UQluQEjaVvI/AAAAAAAAHu4/KERuB7RD3ME/s1600/IMG_1272.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yoC0FsTJQQo/UQluQEjaVvI/AAAAAAAAHu4/KERuB7RD3ME/s1600/IMG_1272.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yoC0FsTJQQo/UQluQEjaVvI/AAAAAAAAHu4/KERuB7RD3ME/s1600/IMG_1272.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
</a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KsYOjPf7Z4k/UQlx-H1mj1I/AAAAAAAAHv4/_lI7iyJbIDY/s1600/IMG_1215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KsYOjPf7Z4k/UQlx-H1mj1I/AAAAAAAAHv4/_lI7iyJbIDY/s1600/IMG_1215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KsYOjPf7Z4k/UQlx-H1mj1I/AAAAAAAAHv4/_lI7iyJbIDY/s1600/IMG_1215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
</a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Sv4EsEs7-kg/UQl1My-CKlI/AAAAAAAAHwA/wjdG5m8R4xQ/s1600/IMG_1488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KsYOjPf7Z4k/UQlx-H1mj1I/AAAAAAAAHv4/_lI7iyJbIDY/s1600/IMG_1215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<a href="http://www.michellemorelandesign.com/" target="_blank"></a> Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-52891927060786445112013-01-16T12:32:00.003-08:002013-01-16T12:38:37.244-08:00Wallpaper Installed at the Lake House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
It's taking some time, but I found a great Wallpaper installer on the island. It's Sloan Painting and Paper. Michelle was a pleasure to work with, and I will definitely be using her on my next project. The seams are practically invisible, and she has great attention to detail.<br />
<br />
Still a few things to do...I'd like to paint a prominently green canvas, that's wall size on the largest wall, and need to install a little shelf somewhere, a fabric blind over the working one, and find a nice little waste basket.<br />
<br />
I like the twigs with the concept of the home, and especially like when you walk out of the powder room, and look at the Brent Comber disk in the entry, they tie together nicely.<br />
<br />
Have a great week! <br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nwFmjLT8MJY/UPcKExXqeqI/AAAAAAAAHt0/J_7PHuNYl1g/s1600/6E1A4565.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nwFmjLT8MJY/UPcKExXqeqI/AAAAAAAAHt0/J_7PHuNYl1g/s1600/6E1A4565.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nwFmjLT8MJY/UPcKExXqeqI/AAAAAAAAHt0/J_7PHuNYl1g/s1600/6E1A4565.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jbOnakVAUKk/UPcJvZqHmmI/AAAAAAAAHts/Gg1-rQNb82s/s1600/6E1A4550.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-74393528055377244432012-12-29T18:28:00.005-08:002012-12-29T18:28:50.545-08:00Seasonal Doors Commission <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pkoinKt0FfQ/UN-lsqNUmRI/AAAAAAAAHtE/YzHqi9SJvqg/s1600/jenn+K_Fall+dwg_Aug+2012.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pkoinKt0FfQ/UN-lsqNUmRI/AAAAAAAAHtE/YzHqi9SJvqg/s640/jenn+K_Fall+dwg_Aug+2012.jpeg" width="500" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8XSQ6zWCQTk/UN-lxFyEUgI/AAAAAAAAHtM/P8JFljnuTbo/s1600/jenn+K_Winter+dwg_Aug+2012_.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8XSQ6zWCQTk/UN-lxFyEUgI/AAAAAAAAHtM/P8JFljnuTbo/s640/jenn+K_Winter+dwg_Aug+2012_.jpeg" width="536" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Imjw8ekm9HM/UN-l1nGY_tI/AAAAAAAAHtU/sAB7rEhOaMM/s1600/jenn+K_spring+dwg_Aug+2012.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Imjw8ekm9HM/UN-l1nGY_tI/AAAAAAAAHtU/sAB7rEhOaMM/s640/jenn+K_spring+dwg_Aug+2012.jpeg" width="500" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-58780891700824686912012-12-06T08:57:00.003-08:002012-12-06T09:00:35.217-08:00And the Decoration Begins...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xvOGanbIJhQ/UMDMfehNNxI/AAAAAAAAHso/C9ZArF3i4nY/s1600/6E1A4844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xvOGanbIJhQ/UMDMfehNNxI/AAAAAAAAHso/C9ZArF3i4nY/s1600/6E1A4844.JPG" /></a></td></tr>
<tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption">Winter Sunset from the Lake House</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
A very nice winter indeed! I love living in this area. The winters are mild, and you can still take a seat in the sun. Christmas decorating pics to come, but for now, I am leisurely sorting through bins, organizing and hoping that my cut tree doesn't lose every needle before the holidays :) </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I think I am going out to the car to get that new Starbucks Christmas CD.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Are you decorating your home yet? Or cooking the big meal this year?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-44721391039197317532012-11-18T21:00:00.002-08:002012-11-18T21:16:56.563-08:00Happy Thanksgiving! Dinner with Friends<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4A9KTTxXq6k/UKmyv6lf77I/AAAAAAAAHo4/GAzRlaCyYa8/s1600/_MG_6486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="409" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4A9KTTxXq6k/UKmyv6lf77I/AAAAAAAAHo4/GAzRlaCyYa8/s640/_MG_6486.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Thanksgiving Bird at the Lakehouse, 2011</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O0-IfdYoyH4/UKm0Nokm2QI/AAAAAAAAHqQ/ENG6ob0iWMo/s640/_MG_6657.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="425" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy Thanksgiving!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Ohp8f1bPyg/UKmy1qmS8JI/AAAAAAAAHpA/_W3co3Ydf9U/s1600/_MG_6468.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Ohp8f1bPyg/UKmy1qmS8JI/AAAAAAAAHpA/_W3co3Ydf9U/s640/_MG_6468.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m5poK7ZaZME/UKm0u7C1bII/AAAAAAAAHqs/32akUohp4Ns/s640/_MG_6638.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="426" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heather's favourite side; fennel, peas and mint...yum!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WhEC07aNOEg/UKmzAAn5gkI/AAAAAAAAHpI/6gjmBeYRqZs/s1600/_MG_6257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WhEC07aNOEg/UKmzAAn5gkI/AAAAAAAAHpI/6gjmBeYRqZs/s640/_MG_6257.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First Course: Sweet Potato and Apple Soup with fried Sage</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U752uirepbs/UKmzIVOKhEI/AAAAAAAAHpQ/UXU4mL_w7bs/s1600/_MG_6319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U752uirepbs/UKmzIVOKhEI/AAAAAAAAHpQ/UXU4mL_w7bs/s640/_MG_6319.jpg" width="425" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Craig putting his chill on before dinner</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s-B1xxpOqys/UKmzi5K2XXI/AAAAAAAAHpo/Vs8sAX8sjeQ/s1600/_MG_6504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s-B1xxpOqys/UKmzi5K2XXI/AAAAAAAAHpo/Vs8sAX8sjeQ/s640/_MG_6504.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wfkoG7UwCrk/UKmz1AzPrNI/AAAAAAAAHp4/BDm3byiNdas/s1600/_MG_6280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wfkoG7UwCrk/UKmz1AzPrNI/AAAAAAAAHp4/BDm3byiNdas/s640/_MG_6280.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heather and Craig brought gluten free bread for the dressing</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sR9fEjNDaNo/UKmz6Lo6O7I/AAAAAAAAHqA/t6peXZ1cdPc/s1600/_MG_6576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sR9fEjNDaNo/UKmz6Lo6O7I/AAAAAAAAHqA/t6peXZ1cdPc/s640/_MG_6576.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YNapMi7K038/UKm0BKzq6uI/AAAAAAAAHqI/nQ5_O-tIPf4/s1600/_MG_6585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YNapMi7K038/UKm0BKzq6uI/AAAAAAAAHqI/nQ5_O-tIPf4/s640/_MG_6585.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great photo Heather! Little pot pumpkin pies with leftover pastry and filling</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f967vP5YSOg/UKm0kJO2JYI/AAAAAAAAHqk/lD0lKJ54drs/s1600/_MG_6682.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f967vP5YSOg/UKm0kJO2JYI/AAAAAAAAHqk/lD0lKJ54drs/s640/_MG_6682.jpg" width="454" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sun sets just in time for dinner...right on cue!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c__4nXYJthc/UKm1-T9heEI/AAAAAAAAHrk/zUBZE_NZWkU/s1600/_MG_6506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c__4nXYJthc/UKm1-T9heEI/AAAAAAAAHrk/zUBZE_NZWkU/s640/_MG_6506.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yHgaFxXXZhU/UKm2PVX8PnI/AAAAAAAAHr0/HtpMB1fXYqc/s1600/_MG_6558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yHgaFxXXZhU/UKm2PVX8PnI/AAAAAAAAHr0/HtpMB1fXYqc/s640/_MG_6558.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R6W3O5oyxpo/UKm1E_bv0TI/AAAAAAAAHrE/p3DPVt6i7SA/s1600/_MG_6771.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R6W3O5oyxpo/UKm1E_bv0TI/AAAAAAAAHrE/p3DPVt6i7SA/s640/_MG_6771.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The best gluten free pumpkin pie ever!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gnXnORUge5k/UKm1TQ7FYRI/AAAAAAAAHrM/EyUhBY_uVcg/s1600/_MG_6733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gnXnORUge5k/UKm1TQ7FYRI/AAAAAAAAHrM/EyUhBY_uVcg/s640/_MG_6733.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't mornings call for fruit, granola and mint, leftover pie and Irish coffees?<br />
PS...I etched these glasses myself :)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OBp628lGfgQ/UKm1Xwo5khI/AAAAAAAAHrU/FXx9AB8Ssl8/s1600/_MG_6742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OBp628lGfgQ/UKm1Xwo5khI/AAAAAAAAHrU/FXx9AB8Ssl8/s640/_MG_6742.jpg" width="424" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HawyjdyV3v4/UKm_sNfZR6I/AAAAAAAAHsQ/Hq1DzCUuTkQ/s1600/_MG_6793.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HawyjdyV3v4/UKm_sNfZR6I/AAAAAAAAHsQ/Hq1DzCUuTkQ/s640/_MG_6793.jpg" width="425" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mithredites always appreciates a couple of fingers of cream :)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone. Hope you spend it in good company :)</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c__4nXYJthc/UKm1-T9heEI/AAAAAAAAHrk/zUBZE_NZWkU/s1600/_MG_6506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://www.heatherrossinhouse.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Heather Ross photos</i></span></a></div>
<br />
<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-76303696107198284382012-11-09T07:51:00.000-08:002012-11-09T07:51:04.553-08:0045 Days till Christmas!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PeifOnoXOdM/UJ0h-ZuYnAI/AAAAAAAAHog/zTPKCwrlXu8/s1600/xmas+door+2012+1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="356" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PeifOnoXOdM/UJ0h-ZuYnAI/AAAAAAAAHog/zTPKCwrlXu8/s640/xmas+door+2012+1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Custom Christmas Card from Michelle Morelan Design, 2012</i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
45 days till Christmas! This year I said I would be more organized for the holidays, and I feel like I am. I have spent the last few days in the studio doing custom Christmas cards, and it's been fun. I can turn up the music, work in more comfortable clothes (aka pj's) and keep up to date in the social networking world.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Two more sets of cards to go, and some invoicing, then onto organizing my own house for a photo shoot early in the holiday season; which is so much work! My list is two pages long...and growing.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Now that the boys are working, its getting more difficult to have more than a couple of days together at Christmas, so I plan on doing all I can ahead of time, and being able to sit down with everyone instead of wrapping in the garage at the last minute. Also, I am sticking to the one gift each rule this year, and filling stockings (my favourite part!) I want to really give thought to something special for each person this year, and frankly, I'm just sick of wrapping.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This year the goal is to be minimal and avoid anything made of plastic (fake garland) and decorate the home with fruit, food and real greenery. I am not buying a thing! I love salal, and we are lucky to have a great selection of evergreens on the west coast of the island to use in the planters outside the front door. Even know I have an electric fireplace, I am stacking wood at the front door...I love the feel of it. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Have you seen the Holiday Book from Restoration Hardware? The mini lights in the warm clear bulb version is rocking my world...may have to make those my only purchase this year (see...already breaking the rules!)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So, my mind is already on Christmas...is yours? What do you plan on doing differently this year? </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-74697561583197161492012-10-31T07:25:00.002-07:002012-10-31T07:30:09.125-07:00Your Stuff - the ebb and flow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x1LxkfWBjts/UJEt8JPdZbI/AAAAAAAAHn4/DO5bfqpWEag/s1600/6E1A3301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x1LxkfWBjts/UJEt8JPdZbI/AAAAAAAAHn4/DO5bfqpWEag/s1600/6E1A3301.JPG" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Lots of things happen over time in your new home. We moved in last year and are still in the midst of finishing the house. It should evolve over time, living with the sun, your stuff and allowing the ebb and flow of things. If they don't work, let them go - even if they work, you don't have to use them all. The gestalt of the overall space is the goal.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My belief is that the space around an item is just as important as the item itself. Give it room. Your eye moves around a space quickly when you enter a room, and you want to reighn it in, make it easy for that to happen (if that's your design intention). Fewer items calm us because, we don't have to assess the space as erratically. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In saying that, I love an overstuffed library, and a room where more is more; you can see how design can shape the life of the user, and where the design intention is strategic.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This is my bedroom at the new house; I swapped out the sconces from glass amber shades, and installed a chandelier above the bed on a dimmer. The bed nail head trim complements both. I received the vases from Sigrid a few months ago, and the jade flower is from <a href="http://www.heatherrossinhouse.com/" target="_blank">Heather Ros</a>s. I am really in love with my cotton tufted bedding and Restoration Hardware's linen sheets, but have recently put the duvet back on the bed. The end table is one of those ebb and flow pieces...I don't like the cable/electrical plates showing, and think it will end up in the living room because I like viewing it from all sides, but it works for now. I am looking at a smaller solid piece by <a href="http://www.brentcomber.com/" target="_blank">Brent Comber</a>. I am also considering an all over wallpaper for the room, but when the view is so great, I want it to be the star.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Enjoy your home. </div>
<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-14198144965749506512012-10-02T17:33:00.002-07:002012-10-02T17:33:41.581-07:00The Colour of Barcelona 2012<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-suxBoB7YSII/UGuGY0YkK2I/AAAAAAAAHnM/okTpye8xpms/s1600/barcelona+sag+fam+colour+2012.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-suxBoB7YSII/UGuGY0YkK2I/AAAAAAAAHnM/okTpye8xpms/s640/barcelona+sag+fam+colour+2012.jpeg" width="444" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JVc3LyG-ixs/UGuGMAzwPtI/AAAAAAAAHm8/4tLB7RP0BGs/s1600/barcelona+casa+mila+colour+2012.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JVc3LyG-ixs/UGuGMAzwPtI/AAAAAAAAHm8/4tLB7RP0BGs/s640/barcelona+casa+mila+colour+2012.jpeg" width="444" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W-QDLFcXuZM/UGuHevUCGEI/AAAAAAAAHng/lsWTp1mR08Q/s1600/barcelona+las+ramblas+colour+2012.jpeg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W-QDLFcXuZM/UGuHevUCGEI/AAAAAAAAHng/lsWTp1mR08Q/s640/barcelona+las+ramblas+colour+2012.jpeg" width="402" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-50471920699339759192012-10-01T09:15:00.002-07:002012-10-02T19:52:24.130-07:00Barcelona 2012 <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eBM-Ul-8rB8/UGm_UUmkxxI/AAAAAAAAHmQ/t0A8aNgMxq0/s1600/barcelona_roof+of+c+mila_2012+1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eBM-Ul-8rB8/UGm_UUmkxxI/AAAAAAAAHmQ/t0A8aNgMxq0/s640/barcelona_roof+of+c+mila_2012+1.jpeg" width="564" /></a></td><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td style="text-align: center;"></td><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Roof of Casa Mila, Barcelona, 2012</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YdVraAjZsIE/UGnAaZvKSPI/AAAAAAAAHmo/8cMWfzgO9K8/s1600/barcelona_sagrada+familia_2012.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YdVraAjZsIE/UGnAaZvKSPI/AAAAAAAAHmo/8cMWfzgO9K8/s640/barcelona_sagrada+familia_2012.jpeg" width="513" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, 2012</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AiqVZkGBelg/UGm_Qbs0TuI/AAAAAAAAHmI/PMeTHHPVcKU/s1600/barcelona_las+ramblas_2012.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AiqVZkGBelg/UGm_Qbs0TuI/AAAAAAAAHmI/PMeTHHPVcKU/s640/barcelona_las+ramblas_2012.jpeg" width="489" /></a></td><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Las Ramblas, Barcelona 2012</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-15513442180881252612012-09-18T16:41:00.002-07:002012-09-19T05:32:23.766-07:00I Rendered the October "Instant Room" in HB!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pCQjo-PjrFA/UFkHXh2FaTI/AAAAAAAAHl0/16O4Ti35YAY/s1600/mmr_line+dwg_HB+1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pCQjo-PjrFA/UFkHXh2FaTI/AAAAAAAAHl0/16O4Ti35YAY/s640/mmr_line+dwg_HB+1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Interior, Melissa Rufty- Rendering, Michelle Morelan</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I rendered the Instant Room in House Beautiful this month! The room was designed by <a href="http://www.mmrinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Melissa Rufty</a> of MMR Interiors in New Orleans. I love her look...colourful, whimsical, traditional and layered. She is also a joy to work with ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E2IUdaJ8FgI/UFkEqahWL0I/AAAAAAAAHlg/KxokZhCL8MQ/s1600/hg+cvr.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E2IUdaJ8FgI/UFkEqahWL0I/AAAAAAAAHlg/KxokZhCL8MQ/s400/hg+cvr.tiff" width="315" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YzFC00zIiyw/UFkAM1AzyvI/AAAAAAAAHlM/9eJ_8pUnPo0/s1600/kitchen+counter+lakehouse+adjusted.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YzFC00zIiyw/UFkAM1AzyvI/AAAAAAAAHlM/9eJ_8pUnPo0/s400/kitchen+counter+lakehouse+adjusted.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012693511371048492.post-37786449351437870882012-09-13T20:03:00.000-07:002012-09-13T20:05:35.965-07:00Chair Makeover #2 Danish Modern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ipHLX0JKzsg/UFKVcyAtLLI/AAAAAAAAHkk/aX-1BhCFefw/s1600/IMG_1905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ipHLX0JKzsg/UFKVcyAtLLI/AAAAAAAAHkk/aX-1BhCFefw/s400/IMG_1905.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I was fortunate enough to receive this great mid-century modern teak armchair from my kid's grandma, Sigrid who is from Denmark. It has a metal plate with this info under the frame:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.bjorkantikt.com/store/mailitem.php?id=548339" target="_blank">JOC Aktiebolaget, Jo Carlsson, Vetlanda </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I thought it was fitting then, to have it covered it in some great linen I picked up at the Albert Cyupmarket in Amsterdam. I love the combo of warm and cool tones and the curves of the arms. New life for an old classic...thanks Sigrid ;) I hope you approve.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9lgxXaeyEDQ/UFKV4QsOjvI/AAAAAAAAHks/p133ILJwrKo/s1600/6E1A2893.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9lgxXaeyEDQ/UFKV4QsOjvI/AAAAAAAAHks/p133ILJwrKo/s640/6E1A2893.JPG" width="426" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P-s_2c1tHpY/UFKU7jJjZHI/AAAAAAAAHkc/U8g6IUv_7MU/s1600/6E1A2869.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P-s_2c1tHpY/UFKU7jJjZHI/AAAAAAAAHkc/U8g6IUv_7MU/s640/6E1A2869.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.com9