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HOME DECOR: Whole House Remodel for Ana and Bob

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0l21bV65er6IgPxjosOn2OdtangmQS6t3kOjdzuYsy3jBJs8SJJueOcnN4BiOuSjc9E3gY6_I82N-19p3wAGqYlTud5r7J7sLmo1XIkugXipbXfUmEJ8q-xWoAVpSQ5D1deaOTdcoXM/s1600-h/IMG_1249.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330197739553844418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0l21bV65er6IgPxjosOn2OdtangmQS6t3kOjdzuYsy3jBJs8SJJueOcnN4BiOuSjc9E3gY6_I82N-19p3wAGqYlTud5r7J7sLmo1XIkugXipbXfUmEJ8q-xWoAVpSQ5D1deaOTdcoXM/s320/IMG_1249.JPG" style="display: block; height: 215px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">After many years of career, kids and caring for elderly parents, Ana and Bob decided it was time to retire and enjoy the fruits of their labors. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">That's when they looked around and noticed it had been a while since they had paid much attention to their home - and even longer since they had upgraded.  They decided that if they were going to be spending more time at home, it needed to look a lot better than it did. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Ana has a love and a need for rich warm color. We spent hours pouring over fabrics, but eventually she found the ones that spoke to her - and from them we had our palette - Golds, Russett Reds, Greens and a touch of dramatic Black. Each design decision was made with Ana and Bob, who participated fully and frequently shopped me into the ground!  I grew to love these delightful people who truly loved their home and wanted it to be comfortable and beautiful. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">The Kitchen</span></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">dropped flourescent ceiling</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">vinyl flooring</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">popcorn ceiling</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">dated wallpaper</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">dated oak cabinets (but good quality)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">old appliances</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">dated tile backsplash</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">formica countertops</div><div></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6L8UrRq-xO677uSS6-cAZ9AS9tygzsX3M3gHxWnGbUlmzgC6Cq08q2NvgoTckrRYNRKnxmzYFDl1hRRwumVOmiFWAfL_SjC7QdNv6txUCY2CkBCDp8z2t3Rf1bTZMnj2GYfcoC3Gysc4/s1600-h/disk%231+086.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="501" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330197733067368338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6L8UrRq-xO677uSS6-cAZ9AS9tygzsX3M3gHxWnGbUlmzgC6Cq08q2NvgoTckrRYNRKnxmzYFDl1hRRwumVOmiFWAfL_SjC7QdNv6txUCY2CkBCDp8z2t3Rf1bTZMnj2GYfcoC3Gysc4/s640/disk%231+086.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><strong>ANA and BOB'S KITCHEN (BEFORE)</strong><br /><br /> Notice the teal carpeting and vinyl flooring. <br /><br />The kitchen had some great things going for it too, <br /><br />including a garden window, french doors, and space. </div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrV9OtkBIpWQC-kw5tI43HyDbjLjK0mkE-ceDrUlOlAX_dAASiWeUi432MOw23nXFNbWu8uhcU69RZEBMMmBY4QSYt_E_hvEpHPJJY1_HJQJkUqNPPzs1lvRJ7dtnq8EwHSSMNOSin4eE/s1600-h/IMG_1224.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330197727706246002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrV9OtkBIpWQC-kw5tI43HyDbjLjK0mkE-ceDrUlOlAX_dAASiWeUi432MOw23nXFNbWu8uhcU69RZEBMMmBY4QSYt_E_hvEpHPJJY1_HJQJkUqNPPzs1lvRJ7dtnq8EwHSSMNOSin4eE/s640/IMG_1224.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>ANA and BOB'S KITCHEN (AFTER)</strong><br /><br /><strong>The solution</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">We kept the cabinets and painted them a creamy white</div><div style="text-align: center;"> added wood trim and moldings all the way to the ceiling for a custom look. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Removed the flourescent lighting and raised the ceiling, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Installed dark granite countertops</div><div style="text-align: center;">created a window valance</div><div style="text-align: center;"> added a tumbled travertine backsplash with bronze accents</div><div style="text-align: center;"> changed the vinyl to hardwood floors in a deep rich brown</div><div style="text-align: center;">purchased a new stainless steel sink, faucet and stainless steel appliances</div><div style="text-align: center;">  efficient can lighting and pendant lighting over the island</div><div style="text-align: center;">trimmed the island out with columns, feet and corbels  </div><div style="text-align: center;">painted the walls a fresh green</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiia7TtgTZUU84PZK4B_PtqlzYyduLOU94580xETZXtzzWEYQJYtUDbgiT9tE35c0Vx6mMkZ6F6ZsM0c-SGKltWDA09Tn7LEdkgLhWqdpYbWLd3JIPcTaJU3fYdnZVpevkIUdASSnxdTrQ/s1600-h/IMG_3207.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="329" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330196617264391570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiia7TtgTZUU84PZK4B_PtqlzYyduLOU94580xETZXtzzWEYQJYtUDbgiT9tE35c0Vx6mMkZ6F6ZsM0c-SGKltWDA09Tn7LEdkgLhWqdpYbWLd3JIPcTaJU3fYdnZVpevkIUdASSnxdTrQ/s400/IMG_3207.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></a> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We also added bronze hardware to the cabinetry, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and I applied an antiquing wax onto the cabinets and buffed them to a hard shine. </div><div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXgvLrRMosFiI9EURPUMRSvnwMzPPxLMmMQK_2lVRe0lTCfwvjm4i1yqojeT88bJy1x9bYQi649z4ScjKXSIHdT_059LDBNO4O2qz4Lqhd_qEny_JJo-Au7N2WP-Z8vLqJ_662andxj4/s1600-h/IMG_3208.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="266" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330196612838656258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXgvLrRMosFiI9EURPUMRSvnwMzPPxLMmMQK_2lVRe0lTCfwvjm4i1yqojeT88bJy1x9bYQi649z4ScjKXSIHdT_059LDBNO4O2qz4Lqhd_qEny_JJo-Au7N2WP-Z8vLqJ_662andxj4/s400/IMG_3208.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></a>We divided the kitchen from the family room/eating area with beautiful wood corbels. </div><div></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjACOwhMnnzphwPgX1kmXEnYWUKa5HNK-qOi0mCiFvRsByPKuL27Xj6kkV76WJvXmMUF6v9m_7sguJD3vsxvj_8Jz6ePG8a0LDBEGiUF6AgwilLMoHTgi4zPpvtBI4Zd2kimsGsP92zzH8/s1600-h/IMG_3166.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="408" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330196608145604450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjACOwhMnnzphwPgX1kmXEnYWUKa5HNK-qOi0mCiFvRsByPKuL27Xj6kkV76WJvXmMUF6v9m_7sguJD3vsxvj_8Jz6ePG8a0LDBEGiUF6AgwilLMoHTgi4zPpvtBI4Zd2kimsGsP92zzH8/s640/IMG_3166.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We set the 4" tumbled travertine tiles for the backsplash on the diagonal</div><div style="text-align: center;">and used 8" bronze tiles for the centerpiece behind the range. </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Kitchen Dining Area</strong></span></div><div align="center">the problems</div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center">teal green carpeting</div><div align="center">dated light fixture</div><div align="center">too large dining table and chairs</div><div align="center">more dated oak - china cabinet</div><div align="center">no crown molding</div><div align="center">no window treatment</div><div align="center">floral 70's wallpaper with chair rail border</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifUacdB5S6pZMTvb_NRnexPIIuksTjj9f7maD5NQ8ONnp0rwqNjtXx63ZOfTWepDgXuFLo8Nb913hH7EY1JtxsulRY571-vCItvoHsVuwrmdRH3iPSrsNu8UuTBiHB99UeAeQpXiwrRAI/s1600-h/disk%231+085.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="478" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330195799780116258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifUacdB5S6pZMTvb_NRnexPIIuksTjj9f7maD5NQ8ONnp0rwqNjtXx63ZOfTWepDgXuFLo8Nb913hH7EY1JtxsulRY571-vCItvoHsVuwrmdRH3iPSrsNu8UuTBiHB99UeAeQpXiwrRAI/s640/disk%231+085.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Solution</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAr5U0jJwTSoW6zgwt9o8yiFbdkmQ4me2USoYPKunqf_Q_Cxt3ALEVtuKxA4rZObHF2G-QD1_LgGZJKRiFafsJuqLJpmTxhEayd-rClnaBKNNimZosvd2Bz20c_pkMI_Hw2-dyOqzEKs/s1600/IMG_1225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAr5U0jJwTSoW6zgwt9o8yiFbdkmQ4me2USoYPKunqf_Q_Cxt3ALEVtuKxA4rZObHF2G-QD1_LgGZJKRiFafsJuqLJpmTxhEayd-rClnaBKNNimZosvd2Bz20c_pkMI_Hw2-dyOqzEKs/s640/IMG_1225.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> installed deep rich hardwood floors</div><div style="text-align: center;">fresh painted walls</div><div style="text-align: center;">added crown and base moldings</div><div style="text-align: center;">vintage smaller scale dining table and chairs</div><div style="text-align: center;">upholstered the chairs in new fabrics</div><div style="text-align: center;">created window valance</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi54OuMfBkervXgb2vZSkl1QipuK2jOHwjF2u-wjiHZERPMcLen3JpSz881-Kl8G9K9vZbICHtleJ4znlAQT88VW-3_MQ3zsbrHSF7mvfOXRdu_CKrXnd90lWi8JzfE0GBQtQO2F_ZCfJY/s1600/IMG_1223.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi54OuMfBkervXgb2vZSkl1QipuK2jOHwjF2u-wjiHZERPMcLen3JpSz881-Kl8G9K9vZbICHtleJ4znlAQT88VW-3_MQ3zsbrHSF7mvfOXRdu_CKrXnd90lWi8JzfE0GBQtQO2F_ZCfJY/s640/IMG_1223.JPG" width="416" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> can lighting installed as well as vintage chandelier</div><div style="text-align: center;">painted oak china cabinet same color as kitchen cabinets</div><div style="text-align: center;">added some new accessories, artwork and family photos</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTgjFJObucRRpZs8eT-z9e55xxTnwNTPjr9zCJBVdn1cod3ZnnvVvkLtHsf2G6KAyfPxchmkvGPLC6fScv3c-XBJs93A5NUHJ6__jDoDLlKKTejRXhSdz5nsrscrD9y4MYxTb9tfhaSI/s1600/IMG_1227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTgjFJObucRRpZs8eT-z9e55xxTnwNTPjr9zCJBVdn1cod3ZnnvVvkLtHsf2G6KAyfPxchmkvGPLC6fScv3c-XBJs93A5NUHJ6__jDoDLlKKTejRXhSdz5nsrscrD9y4MYxTb9tfhaSI/s640/IMG_1227.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>GUEST BATHROOM</strong></span></div><div></div><div></div><div><div></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBl169jr_PzmGHQHqYs5q-4HYCwZGPsUMnSzfHKN_VNfiEVF4Od9d_jtAywVTxGOenP0dEJovJhxXP6kRZaJVVHrjIXGEeAg_Dw-3fF0Nd8icgUV3SV3n8GrO3xH_hD_P1JUv11onzAI/s1600-h/disk%231+087.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330195783036588626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBl169jr_PzmGHQHqYs5q-4HYCwZGPsUMnSzfHKN_VNfiEVF4Od9d_jtAywVTxGOenP0dEJovJhxXP6kRZaJVVHrjIXGEeAg_Dw-3fF0Nd8icgUV3SV3n8GrO3xH_hD_P1JUv11onzAI/s640/disk%231+087.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="603" /></a></div><div align="center">This room has to be the most dramatic makeover! </div><div align="center">The Problems</div><div align="center">Completely covered in teal wallpaper</div><div align="center"> white faux marble countertop and sink</div><div align="center">dated tile flooring</div><div align="center">teal painted cabinets</div><div align="center">paper blind on door</div><div align="center">dated light fixture</div><div align="center">acrylic shower enclosure</div><div align="center">old fixtures</div><div align="center"> - it was a time machine to the 1980's. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3t_UfEWb1CO6woFcQWSVl-AQjLhDL2caMqZMeA6IffcwRezSBy8vl86VK4ne3U1EJgrr6uqNeDFAhVwEoO1fmrEz7_uNFC13Yeqs12KhW_EsKwhjGKVTyrpHjqpcEUb_Purb49qINqKM/s1600-h/disk%231+088.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330195073548548146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3t_UfEWb1CO6woFcQWSVl-AQjLhDL2caMqZMeA6IffcwRezSBy8vl86VK4ne3U1EJgrr6uqNeDFAhVwEoO1fmrEz7_uNFC13Yeqs12KhW_EsKwhjGKVTyrpHjqpcEUb_Purb49qINqKM/s640/disk%231+088.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div align="center"><strong>GUEST BATHROOM (AFTER)</strong><br /><br /><strong>the solutions:</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">The only thing we kept were the cabinets</div><div style="text-align: center;">repainted them a creamy white</div><div style="text-align: center;"> removed wallpaper and painted the walls</div><div style="text-align: center;">added crown and base molding</div><div style="text-align: center;">new toilet and sink</div><div style="text-align: center;">new light fixtures</div><div style="text-align: center;">beautiful semi-custom cabinet with granite top</div><div style="text-align: center;">mirror in a beautiful frame. </div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSp7IxyN91L41pU-FE-BstImpVZkdx09ZHfp47QVIYfEznmK6Y2mMx-BvnoMNiu95RZpKM_doPxu4fdsGpmqPxJOoiShEneta7a_JoraGVaCprTaaZZUPqwpeZt6IR6pEblXmZkzL7_XM/s1600-h/IMG_1234.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330195066809981698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSp7IxyN91L41pU-FE-BstImpVZkdx09ZHfp47QVIYfEznmK6Y2mMx-BvnoMNiu95RZpKM_doPxu4fdsGpmqPxJOoiShEneta7a_JoraGVaCprTaaZZUPqwpeZt6IR6pEblXmZkzL7_XM/s640/IMG_1234.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">added brushed nickel pulls </div><div style="text-align: center;">travertine flooring with etched travertine insets and onyx mosaic border</div><div></div><div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjHnsGoas2sXdYxoEgTzusGsm1rpcg8v8C-VcBLAAGkkfkaXQBLrWRJGOeAa8P_ZDbpNLUGs6zu8DPW2PbPde4Z8Qfrhm2qDL7TPPkPZCMOBs8ODxMObG3VNe6hC3rNKLldH-YqnkrnbA/s1600-h/IMG_1233.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330195065076996882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjHnsGoas2sXdYxoEgTzusGsm1rpcg8v8C-VcBLAAGkkfkaXQBLrWRJGOeAa8P_ZDbpNLUGs6zu8DPW2PbPde4Z8Qfrhm2qDL7TPPkPZCMOBs8ODxMObG3VNe6hC3rNKLldH-YqnkrnbA/s640/IMG_1233.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="459" /></a> noce travertine shower walls accented with golden onyx mosaic</div><div style="text-align: center;">new brushed nickel fixtures </div><div style="text-align: center;">frameless glass door </div><div style="text-align: center;">opaque glass in the door and a decorative valance </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">FAMILY ROOM</span></strong></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNJA3SQ5N8AVeiklL8x1KxqlMQ2mTV0Nel6Y4qOllwsgoDXzKcLnqEsR6s2ghtK9KjC9VJS9wwMnM2WVycSQ6cTbzIVYDZLMrUmZufMt6OpH7B5QFSJdm2y0_G5UPIRW6TP8kA9K2_jo/s1600-h/disk%231+083.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="426" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330195060679409026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNJA3SQ5N8AVeiklL8x1KxqlMQ2mTV0Nel6Y4qOllwsgoDXzKcLnqEsR6s2ghtK9KjC9VJS9wwMnM2WVycSQ6cTbzIVYDZLMrUmZufMt6OpH7B5QFSJdm2y0_G5UPIRW6TP8kA9K2_jo/s640/disk%231+083.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>FAMILY ROOM (BEFORE)</strong></div><div>The family room was an awkward space with oversized furniture and also acted as a walk through to the guest bedroom and bath.<br /><br />teal green carpeting<br /><br />pink wainscoting with floral wallpaper<br /><br />oversized leather furniture<br /><br />too small area rug<br /><br />oversized television<br /><br />popcorn ceiling </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX36-RBi5LRDqP1hj2ETGYZCEknlGGq2NrWezUEU1B-Ba2Bpy0xfOyOYvH8WRE010tWOn9n4gHZ4nFlr_TBzMLvZ9PZzCHMvc7WS0jXTVpDmz6PstCReXYWhbwhPuwPf_Pb2ojJfZc5vg/s1600-h/IMG_1228.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330194115317988386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX36-RBi5LRDqP1hj2ETGYZCEknlGGq2NrWezUEU1B-Ba2Bpy0xfOyOYvH8WRE010tWOn9n4gHZ4nFlr_TBzMLvZ9PZzCHMvc7WS0jXTVpDmz6PstCReXYWhbwhPuwPf_Pb2ojJfZc5vg/s640/IMG_1228.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="466" /></a><strong> FAMILY ROOM (AFTER)</strong></div><strong></strong><br /><br /><div align="left">Dunn Edwards 'Tortilla' paint freshened and brightened the room. <br /><br />Deep rich hardwood flooring and a colorful, larger, area rug warmed it. <br /><br />A flat screen television installed on the wall created more space. <br /><br />Console below the television added space and held electronic components</div><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8VRG8R0rcSyxhlXv7bJdCNWYL9FaWM2lQdNNZFgAR3K7fuULgYiHHhh7Dc8e6lTUiUFuhD7iZUcOpOTDzlFlQzEuVN2RZ6gPbSJK6HbtysYSBP7rlhV5l92we9rscgLUrM-kJYi8yok/s1600-h/IMG_1226.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330194111286730002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8VRG8R0rcSyxhlXv7bJdCNWYL9FaWM2lQdNNZFgAR3K7fuULgYiHHhh7Dc8e6lTUiUFuhD7iZUcOpOTDzlFlQzEuVN2RZ6gPbSJK6HbtysYSBP7rlhV5l92we9rscgLUrM-kJYi8yok/s640/IMG_1226.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>We arched the doorway<br /><br />added crown and base molding<br /><br />purchased a custom sized sectional - opening up the room<br /><br />matching chair and a half<br /><br />framed precious family photos to mingle with artwork on the walls<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQW2D9ZujGe6ZTRCTliYJfiEoWq_OgeheTilk6WfwL37p4wBAW4i16FRhtFTrA49iV1xOYApmfVBdkwA_NsUjZK_yqVE7x-YiiW-8tnTy7E32W4dD13S09G-2czJGtQ_a5VNGOEHIIuU/s1600-h/disk%231+081.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="493" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330194102836172658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQW2D9ZujGe6ZTRCTliYJfiEoWq_OgeheTilk6WfwL37p4wBAW4i16FRhtFTrA49iV1xOYApmfVBdkwA_NsUjZK_yqVE7x-YiiW-8tnTy7E32W4dD13S09G-2czJGtQ_a5VNGOEHIIuU/s640/disk%231+081.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>FORMAL DINING ROOM (BEFORE)</strong></div><div>The formal dining room furniture was lovely but lost in a dark and dated room. The chair seats needed recovering and some of the chairs needed repair. Dark gold carpeting and a lot of clutter. Vintage light fixture was too small. Wallpaper covered the walls and sheer draperies were on the large picture window. Despite the sheer window covering, the room was dark. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoReWlJXTMooX4fMNkkvEbOG0b1hvjOo08zLarAFG-DmrDRR7YsT-BbzNZSw8RGsLFwL9raV6eoEugrEyBju1LsaLXaGBu_8Dgxt0fvzElUEVsfIzCYPRIUGkCcQ0-G4fkI5T2KztkrY/s1600-h/IMG_1218.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="501" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330194096780446434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoReWlJXTMooX4fMNkkvEbOG0b1hvjOo08zLarAFG-DmrDRR7YsT-BbzNZSw8RGsLFwL9raV6eoEugrEyBju1LsaLXaGBu_8Dgxt0fvzElUEVsfIzCYPRIUGkCcQ0-G4fkI5T2KztkrY/s640/IMG_1218.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>FORMAL DINING ROOM (AFTER)</strong></div><div>Bringing light into the room was important. We added wall sconces and a more substantial handpainted chandelier.  White wood blinds were installed on the large picture window for privacy, while still letting light into the room.  Hardwood flooring was carried from the kitchen into this room and a beautiful rug was added. The chairs were repaired and recovered with coordinating fabric. Artwork was purchased hung over an antique sugar stick leg table.  Fresh wall paint and accessories were added and custom silk draperies and valance were made for the window.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_66sfGjEGXGbmWnW-dSxQwSB0r96t9yr4g_YdaPGiDjuM9LX-5jheU7NFmrDeji4sF_mgrCef-ozl5UkwH7ce9mcAGE7HiNkFwIT_6f4JcV-McHw9GrY-uQ-l4cGuQ7hKa4CZaaQIvjc/s1600-h/IMG_2098.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330194094309902722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_66sfGjEGXGbmWnW-dSxQwSB0r96t9yr4g_YdaPGiDjuM9LX-5jheU7NFmrDeji4sF_mgrCef-ozl5UkwH7ce9mcAGE7HiNkFwIT_6f4JcV-McHw9GrY-uQ-l4cGuQ7hKa4CZaaQIvjc/s640/IMG_2098.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>  The effect is warm and bright - all the darkness is gone. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim-Z9Asw3GneQvQ4b132doT38HUd-kQPVkhlxn8cU4tC3AHWGBrlGkJyCFS3ztYlf0FtJb0O5ib_VWsHPgJaB9tBVMdwe9nNbn_SEIiyg_h0vq7aiPjCxripRmT80cEUD_ISooqJozMBE/s1600-h/IMG_2100.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330192883447366162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim-Z9Asw3GneQvQ4b132doT38HUd-kQPVkhlxn8cU4tC3AHWGBrlGkJyCFS3ztYlf0FtJb0O5ib_VWsHPgJaB9tBVMdwe9nNbn_SEIiyg_h0vq7aiPjCxripRmT80cEUD_ISooqJozMBE/s640/IMG_2100.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> A sideboard provides a serving area. I customized the lampshades with silk fabric that coordinated with the room. Spiral rosemary topiaries bring the outdoors in.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvq5DQtZYemCsT7LL_fexYRbFiT_2ugrS_qaeMgKGgapZn4R8mZOZObahm-tKmI20A2pDUyg_F6BLwPKb44M0pqwxdJ0c2BKSEO62hCe8AV5WMwe2u704QebFtWt_f6ayV5uQfji8hny0/s1600-h/IMG_2099.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCfgCzJ293jg1plx1MZ0jCFIbXkO13pdOBu9WSmKEDDyqhaRzIdp5O7t_O4x2pzn4KUvw8AQDC7FxZAsGTCCvMYO6YmRz5jIVHmbMhirUZgIZEVehb9-yWlETnJQ-prqieprtnjkmObg/s1600-h/disk%231+080.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330192870845573506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCfgCzJ293jg1plx1MZ0jCFIbXkO13pdOBu9WSmKEDDyqhaRzIdp5O7t_O4x2pzn4KUvw8AQDC7FxZAsGTCCvMYO6YmRz5jIVHmbMhirUZgIZEVehb9-yWlETnJQ-prqieprtnjkmObg/s640/disk%231+080.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>FORMAL LIVING ROOM (BEFORE)</strong></div><div>This was a hot mess.  The faux lava rock fireplace dated to the 70's when the house was built. Flooring and upholstery needed a change as well as upholstery and draperies. In spite of the plain white walls, the room was dark and heavy. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTG9qROdHqkb9f7cOr6LkeaEEzPGk6JTPPHRaSFZBeRTNh_9l3gvqSb6kCxICSa5H9nerKFxvxubqhRdnHyeeRalKcWqjaIWicCghbznox3Rn-IbAb6tdF25bMpya4PVraSowzWxYys6w/s1600-h/IMG_2963.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330192860303310498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTG9qROdHqkb9f7cOr6LkeaEEzPGk6JTPPHRaSFZBeRTNh_9l3gvqSb6kCxICSa5H9nerKFxvxubqhRdnHyeeRalKcWqjaIWicCghbznox3Rn-IbAb6tdF25bMpya4PVraSowzWxYys6w/s640/IMG_2963.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a> We addressed the faux lava rock first.  Then, after crown moldings and paint (Dunn Edwards "Golden Gate") we addressed the flooring - bringing in the same hardwood flooring that was used in the kitchen and dining room.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevDV13kZJcdwrzKqxH8I08CWIRXOo5rZtWTGc9QR3B66hAHdU_Ip82cBIvr2DhQWwT7DV39WYKEP3cVpg9eA55kqA2vyZlcgwZQCzikTvYknysUM7RndJQjMK8d-HdbmTMoOWUrKVw_M/s1600-h/IMG_1216.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330192856894484738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevDV13kZJcdwrzKqxH8I08CWIRXOo5rZtWTGc9QR3B66hAHdU_Ip82cBIvr2DhQWwT7DV39WYKEP3cVpg9eA55kqA2vyZlcgwZQCzikTvYknysUM7RndJQjMK8d-HdbmTMoOWUrKVw_M/s640/IMG_1216.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="485" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>FORMAL LIVING ROOM (AFTER)</strong></div><div>We repurposed the furniture in this room, recovering her quality bergere chairs and sofa and keeping the tables and cabinets.  A richly colored rug was added to define the seating area and for warmth. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCbyWGCJveIBDEsnoRIWdCjrXxYr4HLh3Vc-1AyKWoeIDvBFVo7bQEVoY-AnlQI4gYOqsgWBqW2-GkhDYR1q04APhBJOEvekZ-7jECg_46PpI2GXGYDOomrFzGjrCF2Wd9Gju7vF2P9Y/s1600-h/IMG_1214.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330191655286058786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCbyWGCJveIBDEsnoRIWdCjrXxYr4HLh3Vc-1AyKWoeIDvBFVo7bQEVoY-AnlQI4gYOqsgWBqW2-GkhDYR1q04APhBJOEvekZ-7jECg_46PpI2GXGYDOomrFzGjrCF2Wd9Gju7vF2P9Y/s640/IMG_1214.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="551" /></a>We created a custom mantel and surround, finished out with remnant granite from the kitchen.  A few new accessories were mixed with Ana's treasures.</div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHeGv8ivoy2PIkpIfTCWqYnNMjxfQta76dDyMEFWLnJS761D-iErwCwj3I3ioua8o-PF3gM-cKvSC9O3JHrpdMNyoh3rBAM8YkWpvyPmt-rDKLKfAhw7-Ir4p749SYnzyLOR9Fze9Nfrc/s1600-h/IMG_1213.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330191644664829954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHeGv8ivoy2PIkpIfTCWqYnNMjxfQta76dDyMEFWLnJS761D-iErwCwj3I3ioua8o-PF3gM-cKvSC9O3JHrpdMNyoh3rBAM8YkWpvyPmt-rDKLKfAhw7-Ir4p749SYnzyLOR9Fze9Nfrc/s640/IMG_1213.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> In the evening light the room is warm and inviting. The final touches added were custom silk draperies and placement of artwork.. <br /><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_X8fvG2Eqh-MxelmGNdbv2W8x8023xlkl8GOtYRfgzhYzUze7FeV1a3e19J-9cY0dKLMBnIaI-uf18HSnA5GSJuyvOfmg1NYjk389qL6B3rH7wqpGLgGHOF7TvcHsm0htShEmD5vJ0_A/s1600-h/IMG_2102.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330191639109356690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_X8fvG2Eqh-MxelmGNdbv2W8x8023xlkl8GOtYRfgzhYzUze7FeV1a3e19J-9cY0dKLMBnIaI-uf18HSnA5GSJuyvOfmg1NYjk389qL6B3rH7wqpGLgGHOF7TvcHsm0htShEmD5vJ0_A/s640/IMG_2102.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> <br /><br /><div></div><div align="center"><strong>ENTRY (BEFORE)</strong></div><div>The entry was dark and outdated with brown ceramic tile, dark carpeting, and dark wood furniture. <br /><br />Large cabinets and accessories overpowered the space.  A 70's brass lantern style lighting fixture hung from the ceiling.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1gIzHRZb9bRhVnE9hl0i_M8hVHdCvB3JerRQMoyRjecKmOiqVwG2VDAet7RYjSXaMLdDv7WdSjqUbAIZce1JAH6obQzMWQpOFmnh2Aq00pNdMq9w_kz_Dgba0-y4mVR1I2Xz-5qO6_c/s1600/disk%25231+079.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1gIzHRZb9bRhVnE9hl0i_M8hVHdCvB3JerRQMoyRjecKmOiqVwG2VDAet7RYjSXaMLdDv7WdSjqUbAIZce1JAH6obQzMWQpOFmnh2Aq00pNdMq9w_kz_Dgba0-y4mVR1I2Xz-5qO6_c/s640/disk%25231+079.jpg" width="419" /></a></div></div><div></div><div align="center"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>ENTRY (AFTER)</strong></div></div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We used 20" travertine tiles with bronze accent inserts for the flooring. The Living and Dining Room wall color was continiued here. A beautiful new wrought iron chandelier replaced the brass and glass from a previous era. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVq-PXcEGAqDyf3TpSBg_pjWls5ZA461IeHv_Y9wTeX33Lt6Jv97ULYrMuCA3s5ecWjFzevDIayuVT9gYBWIZ5IJ50iEUoUH6DmSVVFBUVsEIWKz57yMon-EfqyI23KQF2llocQBA06I/s1600/blog10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVq-PXcEGAqDyf3TpSBg_pjWls5ZA461IeHv_Y9wTeX33Lt6Jv97ULYrMuCA3s5ecWjFzevDIayuVT9gYBWIZ5IJ50iEUoUH6DmSVVFBUVsEIWKz57yMon-EfqyI23KQF2llocQBA06I/s640/blog10.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UiTCjRj9HkI/SfijX_oqPyI/AAAAAAAABtA/3vGTMKeMFOE/s1600-h/blog10.jpg"></a>A new console table accented with buffet lamps and custom shades is now the focal point on entering Ana's home. Beautiful artwork sets the mood and introduces the color scheme. </div><br /><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbOa2ZGzIXQuLe42s23MUpil_JmWre24nIhFCNKrHnuASIPjT924kJ305Xz3lbtGajwxQs6NiilpUbP5pSVb12fUiW4hxKqSC34V-KXdDaYoXL8LWx-bGtPqT-qR4GXFljI5PUCs8nrwY/s1600-h/IMG_2101.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330191633595948818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbOa2ZGzIXQuLe42s23MUpil_JmWre24nIhFCNKrHnuASIPjT924kJ305Xz3lbtGajwxQs6NiilpUbP5pSVb12fUiW4hxKqSC34V-KXdDaYoXL8LWx-bGtPqT-qR4GXFljI5PUCs8nrwY/s640/IMG_2101.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVZpZJ0RjAjkAVEKhgVaUZikmTYMh1PvDSeWgwVY9sZWKdjI-5OzGCtVOyAbUdhSIWZiPVf739YFlG6JMISOH_pUSoeLmTMBqX2i_4YXnjO05vug34GrJMd-dU9dudssm9kYVIkdsLW2Q/s1600-h/IMG_3177.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330188528342010738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVZpZJ0RjAjkAVEKhgVaUZikmTYMh1PvDSeWgwVY9sZWKdjI-5OzGCtVOyAbUdhSIWZiPVf739YFlG6JMISOH_pUSoeLmTMBqX2i_4YXnjO05vug34GrJMd-dU9dudssm9kYVIkdsLW2Q/s640/IMG_3177.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="414" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>STAIRCASE (BEFORE)</strong> </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Visible from the entry is the staircase - in all its 70's see-through style. On the landing, a faux stained glass window had seen better days and was deteriorating. The metal and oak railings begged for an update. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzN3Suw9FWd9V16ARp9ZHrlUU6NoGz-ESlpiEiAa116VVSD9GBdNecPifpVvF6gLYx-ZETEsZeZ8flsQUB1s58FuV72rGH_kwmO6l1qSQKcK9fbgR-3D9iludPbPaQdXVujkTe5YiTrWQ/s1600/disk%25231+082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzN3Suw9FWd9V16ARp9ZHrlUU6NoGz-ESlpiEiAa116VVSD9GBdNecPifpVvF6gLYx-ZETEsZeZ8flsQUB1s58FuV72rGH_kwmO6l1qSQKcK9fbgR-3D9iludPbPaQdXVujkTe5YiTrWQ/s640/disk%25231+082.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div></div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The stairs were enclosed and drywalled - no more see through style. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div></div><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYuVfebrwk6DKVJnNDwfxtmiz8iUJKYJpLKqQAJyna-eV9nAuKC5AHBmmYwL9c7BPsRq5DOi_NJXt-4TKui0mJCKyGTL5rIaD41TQZBTnvyRe6Hr3ZjLM1suDjb51FFdQcnNMoTsVCmM/s1600/IMG_1217.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYuVfebrwk6DKVJnNDwfxtmiz8iUJKYJpLKqQAJyna-eV9nAuKC5AHBmmYwL9c7BPsRq5DOi_NJXt-4TKui0mJCKyGTL5rIaD41TQZBTnvyRe6Hr3ZjLM1suDjb51FFdQcnNMoTsVCmM/s640/IMG_1217.JPG" width="479" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>STAIRCASE (AFTER)</strong></div></div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A new beveled and stained glass window replaces the old one and shimmers like a jewel. </div></div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">New wrought iron railings added beauty, as did the new chandelier. </div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UiTCjRj9HkI/SfiiOLWTIaI/AAAAAAAABsY/t6wA-kFAeVI/s1600-h/IMG_1217.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivTeT7zHbhmA20-BBM9dOQZ85b2D7uhNhjIDiFBp-FeY7nAHltgv5TapdnoUWoHCtWIeh-3ACTlJTD1vId32tdN3IYYwWmw8Tyn7mRYcZpblYuWWJRPqy13XtnUdAY7mxcAWlDSW7AaQ/s1600/IMG_3210.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivTeT7zHbhmA20-BBM9dOQZ85b2D7uhNhjIDiFBp-FeY7nAHltgv5TapdnoUWoHCtWIeh-3ACTlJTD1vId32tdN3IYYwWmw8Tyn7mRYcZpblYuWWJRPqy13XtnUdAY7mxcAWlDSW7AaQ/s640/IMG_3210.JPG" width="426" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Upstair Hall Bath</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5F2XqXOmTYt1yzEI5ajn3a8IcWGue1bBcSRGEouhpxZcFyInXYmewFndcMMRf2tkJpEfmzX11CREdThGuwuvlU89qBUKtmKNs_dkRseJPBybTndLGPsScKD-uE5eKwF1VHCC9LXzqbzA/s1600-h/disk%231+091.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330188518058382466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5F2XqXOmTYt1yzEI5ajn3a8IcWGue1bBcSRGEouhpxZcFyInXYmewFndcMMRf2tkJpEfmzX11CREdThGuwuvlU89qBUKtmKNs_dkRseJPBybTndLGPsScKD-uE5eKwF1VHCC9LXzqbzA/s640/disk%231+091.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="346" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>UPSTAIRS BATHROOM (BEFORE)</strong></div><div>The upstairs bathroom, with demolition already started, was a blank slate - with the original 1970's light fixture still intact. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWrFmv2ae3a1_yEzC6aL6DLTFfsqcHa1sGT226XN3yA0PhNNZAuSl6SAQxlfIdNn2pt3bwXWMYx6B9V7spFw9MYxIfv56vFkw6q9vbHSuSKkDIuzZHEKYCcCXc0s0P-6Tu_hzN6xi7Rw/s1600-h/disk%231+090.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330188512140984418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWrFmv2ae3a1_yEzC6aL6DLTFfsqcHa1sGT226XN3yA0PhNNZAuSl6SAQxlfIdNn2pt3bwXWMYx6B9V7spFw9MYxIfv56vFkw6q9vbHSuSKkDIuzZHEKYCcCXc0s0P-6Tu_hzN6xi7Rw/s640/disk%231+090.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="474" /></a> <br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvPpFSzmvKdo7qkvtfmD0WaoRFuvqk9_8itN7mojAmQZAmRF2KTjta27i7OvA469zizNYm8zFn_uR09uVOF4PN4MwJdzQFYtDxX-k0TpNyFwYXHuhR-APhdYhABKFtV4QtmPmjVgp4fg/s1600-h/IMG_1242.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330186474650149170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvPpFSzmvKdo7qkvtfmD0WaoRFuvqk9_8itN7mojAmQZAmRF2KTjta27i7OvA469zizNYm8zFn_uR09uVOF4PN4MwJdzQFYtDxX-k0TpNyFwYXHuhR-APhdYhABKFtV4QtmPmjVgp4fg/s640/IMG_1242.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="385" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>UPSTAIRS BATHROOM (AFTER)</strong></div><div>A furniture grade mirror and vanity with marble top in a deep wood tone was our starting point. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3pmGnfFFU0-gyVCS8TLmdEhIFUtYXlYTsvYzRt6D_oxxfgIP0fVtm0KTibgfX8ak-76VRgs8UoBrE3pnE0ozZkH0forFyPNVwYfC6IA2O5KZrZomqrRo7SBNDj9-wN-f0H1LdXNrBhDw/s1600-h/IMG_1237.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330185364278113650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3pmGnfFFU0-gyVCS8TLmdEhIFUtYXlYTsvYzRt6D_oxxfgIP0fVtm0KTibgfX8ak-76VRgs8UoBrE3pnE0ozZkH0forFyPNVwYfC6IA2O5KZrZomqrRo7SBNDj9-wN-f0H1LdXNrBhDw/s640/IMG_1237.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> We took the travertine tile from the floor half way up the wall and topped it with a beautiful mosaic listel. A watercolor and richly toned towels are the perfect accents. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz52bdP74LvrlFht0aA6A8crocTPJxmadAJ8VdtQw0wgfLEFGjyFOrzCQ83A_I3c-D8Ui5Hi0S4UjJrSc1k8pyQXXvIddXsWM3yq8EvKLobfJfq8Z_QpaRG6CG9iJx3nHGqnAKEYpx4fs/s1600-h/IMG_2955.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330185357653862674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz52bdP74LvrlFht0aA6A8crocTPJxmadAJ8VdtQw0wgfLEFGjyFOrzCQ83A_I3c-D8Ui5Hi0S4UjJrSc1k8pyQXXvIddXsWM3yq8EvKLobfJfq8Z_QpaRG6CG9iJx3nHGqnAKEYpx4fs/s640/IMG_2955.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="392" /></a> More travertine for the tub surround, new polished chrome fixtures and a frameless glass enclosure complete this room. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8yZSop607lC4flICHJ7nWM26XSUU1emRVhyphenhyphenbVtrY4Lcjqs2aH9iejAAUS6AciKOVoHb0S2TgI8hv5-GqtGUDZm2LZaSVBeyiwGoc6ptSSmA-87eyc6hytGsJ8FR3PUGI3yC1Wu4G58c/s1600-h/disk%231+092.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="487" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330185354280982706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8yZSop607lC4flICHJ7nWM26XSUU1emRVhyphenhyphenbVtrY4Lcjqs2aH9iejAAUS6AciKOVoHb0S2TgI8hv5-GqtGUDZm2LZaSVBeyiwGoc6ptSSmA-87eyc6hytGsJ8FR3PUGI3yC1Wu4G58c/s640/disk%231+092.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>MASTER BEDROOM (BEFORE)</strong></div><div>I saved the best for last. Ana and Bob's master bedroom was roomy but dated. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpLJ59-R3WyTEEtW7FDFcE0aikwCoSmuX2j03vNRAnGdXo4WuSWyae5zHXa9lMJX6WonieilHv6Q0STU1CJNXITeq4iXdRUuwBejQsxRdIYH-x2MV-wcm7-LgGQZCccpW7lOV3JtByA8/s1600-h/IMG_1244.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="458" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330185349260664802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpLJ59-R3WyTEEtW7FDFcE0aikwCoSmuX2j03vNRAnGdXo4WuSWyae5zHXa9lMJX6WonieilHv6Q0STU1CJNXITeq4iXdRUuwBejQsxRdIYH-x2MV-wcm7-LgGQZCccpW7lOV3JtByA8/s640/IMG_1244.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>MASTER BEDROOM (AFTER)</strong></div><div>I chose a fresh green for the wall to complement Ana's favorite color choice of Coral which we used in the silk embroidered drapery panels, valance and bedding. We added just a simple piece of artwork and bedside lamp - leaving the bed and bedding as the focal point of the room. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLXWwKwNs_RGXLlUI3qUsne5X69JdaHqc4Bi4CGm_qaoyBwwaUrcBCBaA9lUFqsUJMYnNhXvTAvmOW9uXLzlgpkv0ypoS-8lQNQ5jpNe8OHuGsJkW_Xkyqq1Th65tKXeZRy9IFI2yfHs/s1600-h/disk%231+095.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330185339245677618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLXWwKwNs_RGXLlUI3qUsne5X69JdaHqc4Bi4CGm_qaoyBwwaUrcBCBaA9lUFqsUJMYnNhXvTAvmOW9uXLzlgpkv0ypoS-8lQNQ5jpNe8OHuGsJkW_Xkyqq1Th65tKXeZRy9IFI2yfHs/s640/disk%231+095.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>MASTER BATH (BEFORE)</strong></div><div>The toilet and shower were in a tiny room - the master shower was literally 3 foot x 3 foot. That was definitely unacceptable. Time to have a conversation with the contractor. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjog7AV0_feComPR3_OR7vrQstn6RGKlH-S9HD7YL-cPHHEOVHlh03sac7d1G4gNMw_87HoPuGpZBmiJEyEUP8Cd44oJInq3Rnyh5FJEtiug_3OyChPWqohG4v1Ph4PZ6NzCqh60yTiVC0/s1600-h/disk%231+094.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330184175845592082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjog7AV0_feComPR3_OR7vrQstn6RGKlH-S9HD7YL-cPHHEOVHlh03sac7d1G4gNMw_87HoPuGpZBmiJEyEUP8Cd44oJInq3Rnyh5FJEtiug_3OyChPWqohG4v1Ph4PZ6NzCqh60yTiVC0/s640/disk%231+094.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="477" /></a> The dressing area, including the sink, was open to the rest of the bedroom. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRpEBP71p3iX2r4SaAQNz6GSLyWGhmPmwPha3wWzayCsA6XRt7y6cNCvJTM0tjlCNho_caIQqJ-RXGuyDzcUc3vpx6aQczjrm51cp6v0HXIKXAaOntANThyphenhyphenl7rIKNI8oIJeN8FZseY7jU/s1600-h/disk%231+093.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330184169716457426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRpEBP71p3iX2r4SaAQNz6GSLyWGhmPmwPha3wWzayCsA6XRt7y6cNCvJTM0tjlCNho_caIQqJ-RXGuyDzcUc3vpx6aQczjrm51cp6v0HXIKXAaOntANThyphenhyphenl7rIKNI8oIJeN8FZseY7jU/s1600/disk%231+093.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0oDL7uwoL1YBOh3nFPNa15wPmGa4KBrAIzV2moNO9rCkZc2qW8CbnhRSPX2UlWBIt1ZRZfHo0LQ2fgriJ_H_N58125njCDh8YRd4ESmgdnzd2bNawyIyxi379FAsDVTfTbmLYKO18HNQ/s1600-h/IMG_1245.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330184166858806850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0oDL7uwoL1YBOh3nFPNa15wPmGa4KBrAIzV2moNO9rCkZc2qW8CbnhRSPX2UlWBIt1ZRZfHo0LQ2fgriJ_H_N58125njCDh8YRd4ESmgdnzd2bNawyIyxi379FAsDVTfTbmLYKO18HNQ/s640/IMG_1245.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>MASTER BATH (AFTER)</strong></div><div>We borrowed a little space from the bedroom and the dressing area and constructed a sumptuous walk in shower. We closed the sink and shower areas off from the bedroom. We installed a furniture quality free standing vanity with granite counter and created a backsplash with listeles in marble. We hung a beautiful framed mirror above the vanity and installed new bronze fixtures and vanity lighting. The floor is travertine in classic color. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_0QCD9e29cTWfp7ju8NAaaOo3Z8OV1ItI4DrJdoIJLsEqt8_zqTTW-kNkmKNOkOVFpLs89K_0vk8ipH-krx9ZSX4hIJViaY8I8Omz5BA_ZLQWUp1JviZr9PSVUqlENYmspxzgXTGvTU/s1600/IMG_1248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="581" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_0QCD9e29cTWfp7ju8NAaaOo3Z8OV1ItI4DrJdoIJLsEqt8_zqTTW-kNkmKNOkOVFpLs89K_0vk8ipH-krx9ZSX4hIJViaY8I8Omz5BA_ZLQWUp1JviZr9PSVUqlENYmspxzgXTGvTU/s640/IMG_1248.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div></div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The 4 x 6 shower uses classic travertine with red travertine and roja marble mosaic, bringing in the coral color that Ana loves. The shower is enclosed on 3 sides with frameless glass. (notice the reflection in the mirror)</div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYsedjlvchZY6xh6ENPOiJqzGHWeRUJOCfF8h3DpOzgXuhRsrq7SwJK4qYeu2BEeRgbHgZnCrKSocrtVHiKAZikbL2Fyb5VZckEe2tDPinNz2L4_Z0XwCFW-m9FDFUiSb7OuKOmsDJI4/s1600/IMG_1247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYsedjlvchZY6xh6ENPOiJqzGHWeRUJOCfF8h3DpOzgXuhRsrq7SwJK4qYeu2BEeRgbHgZnCrKSocrtVHiKAZikbL2Fyb5VZckEe2tDPinNz2L4_Z0XwCFW-m9FDFUiSb7OuKOmsDJI4/s640/IMG_1247.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Ana and Bob are happy and comfortable spending time in their home. The changes that were made were calculated to add value to their home and create beauty and comfort. Most importantly, Ana and Bob were both very involved in the choices made and in color and fabric selection. When they walk into a room, it is their room, and a designers room in their home. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

HOME DECOR: Whole House Remodel for Ana and Bob

After many years of career, kids and caring for elderly parents, Ana and Bob decided it was time to retire and enjoy the fruits of their lab...

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CHRISTMAS DECOR: Christmas Hospitality Tour (Part 2)

<div align="center">Our Hostesses!</div><div align="center"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7moslB6H8ahnhcj-hQtnaN4UDYMaYNaj4-Rxqq0pbM_k-gaa4HamkI5HFo0KGUuYX_kILp9FlxWGRyyqykJpinhjLWe4WeMq-ksx6seRiz_qfn54iSDtBMnGPi1VB02E6MXJb9Tt7ekA/s1600-h/IMG_1707.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290982980254353666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7moslB6H8ahnhcj-hQtnaN4UDYMaYNaj4-Rxqq0pbM_k-gaa4HamkI5HFo0KGUuYX_kILp9FlxWGRyyqykJpinhjLWe4WeMq-ksx6seRiz_qfn54iSDtBMnGPi1VB02E6MXJb9Tt7ekA/s640/IMG_1707.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size: large;">House #3 - Susan: </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">Susan is a mother to 5 children, now all young adults. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Santa was the theme at Susan's house. Santa heads, to be more specific. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Susan started collecting them about 28 years ago </div><div style="text-align: center;">and now has a grand total of 50 smiling Santa Claus faces. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Most of the faces were small and adorned wreaths, a twig tree and garland, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but there were a couple of amazing larger Santas as well. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This one looks to be carved of wood and fills the wall near the front door. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwryHfdvX-xyi8ZMAzCODm1Kh5OSWCcxk_hyphenhyphenl53ThVwGsnYpkOjNl37nbVObQSeTaFxoKmq-oEY-jui6smYZzioVdj-OmqDrNHBE9xeYUbHiW9x7sg7hUMCksmNns7YfYijMlH7EvUyXs/s1600-h/IMG_1704.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290982973403624306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwryHfdvX-xyi8ZMAzCODm1Kh5OSWCcxk_hyphenhyphenl53ThVwGsnYpkOjNl37nbVObQSeTaFxoKmq-oEY-jui6smYZzioVdj-OmqDrNHBE9xeYUbHiW9x7sg7hUMCksmNns7YfYijMlH7EvUyXs/s640/IMG_1704.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> Another large Santa head with an extra long flowing beard. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo685NEadgAaVBnJJmTDF0oprUGfzEg-qZote-MbK0en5icwdnlv2TXKUk5qYG-TLe6JWKg-Mx6k4pGvBoLzuBGacVRZ0GaXV7wKfBBzz0BSzjiV1r1mec65hMdqo7CNUJlaBQEU_qap0/s1600-h/IMG_1705.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290982963744864194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo685NEadgAaVBnJJmTDF0oprUGfzEg-qZote-MbK0en5icwdnlv2TXKUk5qYG-TLe6JWKg-Mx6k4pGvBoLzuBGacVRZ0GaXV7wKfBBzz0BSzjiV1r1mec65hMdqo7CNUJlaBQEU_qap0/s640/IMG_1705.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> One of Susan's wreaths adorned with jolly Santa heads. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQK9FGZjyxWpXMlWgppxl9XhmwvYPruByVftWRKnnMHApifiWNQcr9sHg6D4QHqUfl_LzG4FbMfE3DvCqnbIj_MrEl6ESLhLz7ZCm7ZTeHmAnLFg_pNxwo-T38VTqxI-wHKaGXZpa9hEc/s1600-h/IMG_1706.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290982960297923650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQK9FGZjyxWpXMlWgppxl9XhmwvYPruByVftWRKnnMHApifiWNQcr9sHg6D4QHqUfl_LzG4FbMfE3DvCqnbIj_MrEl6ESLhLz7ZCm7ZTeHmAnLFg_pNxwo-T38VTqxI-wHKaGXZpa9hEc/s640/IMG_1706.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>Rounding the corner I was pleased to find this portrait of Susan's five children, now all grown. She actually commissioned this from me several years ago. When I drew it, I used photos she had of the children all at similar ages. It was the first time I had seen it framed and was pleased to discover it is one of her most prized possessions.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4DJH1wka1NYtkkaZbfybJlnvtbRwP-yosBYAOhe0v1sy51eIhYlTnTejSngZ6nynERmt2DOG47jope5Aq0FlAFWqwpQ3uN3YbM6I4jCmu1-nUVPLvuvpIagKn5iiToRY5iowWQAbXbU/s1600-h/IMG_1703.JPG" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290981963280113010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4DJH1wka1NYtkkaZbfybJlnvtbRwP-yosBYAOhe0v1sy51eIhYlTnTejSngZ6nynERmt2DOG47jope5Aq0FlAFWqwpQ3uN3YbM6I4jCmu1-nUVPLvuvpIagKn5iiToRY5iowWQAbXbU/s640/IMG_1703.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" width="480" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Susan decorates her home each year in much the same way, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and enjoys the familiarity of her family treasures. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A Steinbach nutcracker collection of 5, one for each of her children, sit cheerfully in a bookcase. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Susan's family Christmas stockings were all hand-knit by her sister-in-law. Each new child born in the family receives a hand made stocking from Aunt Melinda. To date, she has made over 40! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzGLvZrsIA-T9h7J6BjDmp4Z1nIgzvkVtTSzWd9h6hlOI6P_iRzWl60oj9mHM8FYfNbleky5uhjBcElUM-Eyh6PN62c07scND23PvAnURPge2ppw5OQ3g1ZM8-OCOXHFqwlTnVsD_V-I/s1600/IMG_1701.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzGLvZrsIA-T9h7J6BjDmp4Z1nIgzvkVtTSzWd9h6hlOI6P_iRzWl60oj9mHM8FYfNbleky5uhjBcElUM-Eyh6PN62c07scND23PvAnURPge2ppw5OQ3g1ZM8-OCOXHFqwlTnVsD_V-I/s640/IMG_1701.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Susan's grand staircase is bedecked with garland, lights, poinsettias, </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">ribbon and the smiling faces of Santa.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcul8w_MjqYNhp9OxeVHmM4UWCXArBnq5Jk9Fkd8sXMfWAgyLs35NdRR5sLiCDLUH3Zk7VbNbvQB_EgXFNHYHlntVBICbknm9Iqf2Bc6MDzdq2ab6p1-ZfzlWrMHmns6ItzuRJxcg3eM/s1600-h/IMG_1696.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290981947962139874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcul8w_MjqYNhp9OxeVHmM4UWCXArBnq5Jk9Fkd8sXMfWAgyLs35NdRR5sLiCDLUH3Zk7VbNbvQB_EgXFNHYHlntVBICbknm9Iqf2Bc6MDzdq2ab6p1-ZfzlWrMHmns6ItzuRJxcg3eM/s640/IMG_1696.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Susan's festive outdoor decorations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq2Drc48EJ31nEksm5pUOi0k135xa1GfFzQN12fWkTMfh9wGaW4xHhbkODGRTpfD5-xU6sBSGf2pA4CH6aH_fJbiRSDgEApJcDuvfumc4VSdJ0a3uF_yxKHHNNoLgQhDktvn_EATQdWM4/s1600-h/IMG_1695.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290981348062566258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq2Drc48EJ31nEksm5pUOi0k135xa1GfFzQN12fWkTMfh9wGaW4xHhbkODGRTpfD5-xU6sBSGf2pA4CH6aH_fJbiRSDgEApJcDuvfumc4VSdJ0a3uF_yxKHHNNoLgQhDktvn_EATQdWM4/s640/IMG_1695.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you, Susan for sharing your cheerful home with us! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">House #4 - Mattie</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mattie is mom to 4 and grandmother to 2.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Her busy household is often filled with the smell of delicious food, as cooking is one of her hobbies and part of her generous italian heritage. Mattie had some lovely decorations, but needed a theme to pull it all together. We purchased just a few things - garland, ribbon and some sparkly twigs - and used what she already had. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7Ktp5jk2aRR_zHSf1-onY9wPutqIVaMVcMwEPsp4q3IJBDZ5Y8ATKGzDa7lPnnCPPxWhwXAC7d2cqoX6pGoZlVDl70F4MWUSuEF9_zWl_tgBNYodqWxYfMw5eI95K6FG1b7jqbdTYj4/s1600-h/IMG_1694.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290981339248120130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7Ktp5jk2aRR_zHSf1-onY9wPutqIVaMVcMwEPsp4q3IJBDZ5Y8ATKGzDa7lPnnCPPxWhwXAC7d2cqoX6pGoZlVDl70F4MWUSuEF9_zWl_tgBNYodqWxYfMw5eI95K6FG1b7jqbdTYj4/s640/IMG_1694.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" width="480" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Our defining theme began with the poinsettias she loves and a vibrant red throughout. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">I created the wreaths, (two identical wreaths for her double front doors) using new ribbon and green wreaths and silk poinsettias she already owned.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyoK597mJgQGJb6J-9T1JpftfkZA-2CWEk5FGaWB6UfX3QHQr3CWAs0pdvoF24-3XFOf95N2I2ZVUHPWpU5O2U1jDvWhcR5FRxXNu9brmR_BdDzKtXY-zl2M6bAyB1miQu_8ksPap4NQ/s1600-h/IMG_1693.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290980977110790562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyoK597mJgQGJb6J-9T1JpftfkZA-2CWEk5FGaWB6UfX3QHQr3CWAs0pdvoF24-3XFOf95N2I2ZVUHPWpU5O2U1jDvWhcR5FRxXNu9brmR_BdDzKtXY-zl2M6bAyB1miQu_8ksPap4NQ/s640/IMG_1693.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">We added Christmas touches to her entry table. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Also in the entry, we added garland to the top of her curio cabinet.  </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieOswoRvMOLoqSmG-I2sbTC8PDeaBOJJwTwdrBOBl4DCZpPFlEMCB34nRu1IEr5Hne_Xz0ZzFoJjuej3GB9ee0k8RCTIBkR0y_88x6o34zMJhCsBXn3BqUu4_2Fg3ML400dj6bvU1vRp4/s1600/IMG_1688.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieOswoRvMOLoqSmG-I2sbTC8PDeaBOJJwTwdrBOBl4DCZpPFlEMCB34nRu1IEr5Hne_Xz0ZzFoJjuej3GB9ee0k8RCTIBkR0y_88x6o34zMJhCsBXn3BqUu4_2Fg3ML400dj6bvU1vRp4/s640/IMG_1688.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">I used green garland on Mattie's grand staircase, with a glittery green wired ribbon and red silk poinsettias. The look was simple and elegant - just like Mattie. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQYm6A8EzpuiYocsVJto-OqXxl0nR1w-WEr1HRaJ5uPlMtMDDVnYFjCO3YO9dD0IRmrr2KnypzJ7tCwuZ16-ujnR-R8V9xJ9lb4fVde3Qu_w3_nF44qoBAsW3hYGINtebR_hrcqpWUWS4/s1600/IMG_1692.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQYm6A8EzpuiYocsVJto-OqXxl0nR1w-WEr1HRaJ5uPlMtMDDVnYFjCO3YO9dD0IRmrr2KnypzJ7tCwuZ16-ujnR-R8V9xJ9lb4fVde3Qu_w3_nF44qoBAsW3hYGINtebR_hrcqpWUWS4/s640/IMG_1692.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">The family trimmed the tree in Mattie's favorite blown glass ornaments. We added ribbon and glittery ice twigs for sparkle. <img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290980250458222674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_EEYSp5m6TQOb-bN_WGmUMUEu7iUnOZLjGI_MiBAmDHpVFVgM8UyKIdOReT5OZETnkYfde3doluVp1VOyYjNSWFsErQYRuYOeP95Q9ZkUD4RHk8h7ihm5IDD-i4oBlcv-i4O1TfFl5E/s640/IMG_1691.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">We placed the family nativity set in the formal living room and made it the centerpiece and focal point of the room. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJl1wudMSdHAVtvzxZUDLpBQWjCS4nN8fVBVcvkqtrNPqRrIv6MR8TJkpXwDo0ksUEU4GL3reV15RXfi7InppQbHR3iTOydJtFRT3gdnbxnBx6elwaC-AeO2y2gkP2MhVCcptQHAz2PzA/s1600/IMG_1690.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJl1wudMSdHAVtvzxZUDLpBQWjCS4nN8fVBVcvkqtrNPqRrIv6MR8TJkpXwDo0ksUEU4GL3reV15RXfi7InppQbHR3iTOydJtFRT3gdnbxnBx6elwaC-AeO2y2gkP2MhVCcptQHAz2PzA/s640/IMG_1690.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mattie's dining room needed a punch of red on her side table. She had two amaryllis stalks and a pretty urn. Using a 'found' candle wreath, I was able to create a floral arrangement. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Framed Christmas cards and family photos complete the vignette. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKzpxSi8aJXy4qP0uJPpzOooGG_WOlfMlCICmKTa1jFt8WneeHU3S4VXv8zDB6FkGf7yGY_bGf5xO-EKc_osTVL-0UA4DwTguajXklnWDPe5kz0lx-zChQFrL5JRP_qxGd3n8gUlU88U4/s1600/IMG_1687.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKzpxSi8aJXy4qP0uJPpzOooGG_WOlfMlCICmKTa1jFt8WneeHU3S4VXv8zDB6FkGf7yGY_bGf5xO-EKc_osTVL-0UA4DwTguajXklnWDPe5kz0lx-zChQFrL5JRP_qxGd3n8gUlU88U4/s640/IMG_1687.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A garland on her chandelier and greens in a lovely italian pottery vase were all that was needed to bring beauty to her table in the formal dining room. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290979366190117618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6SU2QeyuM5ESevxjwpao-Pm7KgNQw4jI5eewKzoATHpfwBt9xXgR5-zYSVuBMkeqHs5rQFozwAsPVynnUDzLTcl1MKVsaj3JAssX_YnqJzmsJ15fY90YsWwm5xpmPj0clPGYgsepwnhU/s640/IMG_1686.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /> We brightened her cozy kitchen with red placemats and a centerpiece of bright beaded garland and ornaments in apothecary jars. We topped it off with a berry garland on the chandelier. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeauNRvTBaDaJpvKGePGNmDuicjii_sG0Rwjb-AwgjYuRkY7do3KxciiGAFtvN4w3RdKDoN3P2Ybt5jWD2hAw2z1fXqEzivZ7pjdyuGhyphenhyphenyO3NR_FOIBRtx9Z5BCBH8urDPq1FZyYiz7pg/s1600/IMG_1685.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeauNRvTBaDaJpvKGePGNmDuicjii_sG0Rwjb-AwgjYuRkY7do3KxciiGAFtvN4w3RdKDoN3P2Ybt5jWD2hAw2z1fXqEzivZ7pjdyuGhyphenhyphenyO3NR_FOIBRtx9Z5BCBH8urDPq1FZyYiz7pg/s640/IMG_1685.JPG" width="469" /></a></div>A cluster of nutcrackers is nestled atop an armoire with garland and glittery fabric. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjOdKzVb0W53DMi_0RPK4B2DEU2qS1616m4WDkuypX4mt28PzlxlenS3jbTvU96RYgUlbxWNSZVJ8Nr5V_SOOw31gtt6sx7U_IHCbIwS6Fh-b1WIavftAzfSDyEEC3cLxfagNsaH7uzU/s1600/IMG_1684.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="496" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjOdKzVb0W53DMi_0RPK4B2DEU2qS1616m4WDkuypX4mt28PzlxlenS3jbTvU96RYgUlbxWNSZVJ8Nr5V_SOOw31gtt6sx7U_IHCbIwS6Fh-b1WIavftAzfSDyEEC3cLxfagNsaH7uzU/s640/IMG_1684.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>The family room's natural focal point was the inviting fireplace. I hung a berry wreath over the mirror and added green garland and lights to the mantle. The centerpiece of the mantle was created with a metal tray and three red candles. We added a touch of the italian with faux sugared fruit on the tray and on the green garland. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwB4oZGqPKBXbFphv3iQV0yqNQ9kBBd1dIDkATIs5mwmrU_iqb7-cPh0SsAf6Hs8FWUBNthBJuBjtn-XNjYggSaJNV3xJNtE53NVhxz12PqmI9JpasvxhOX57j7Cgz7ubR_s8Q95XHJnU/s1600/IMG_1682.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwB4oZGqPKBXbFphv3iQV0yqNQ9kBBd1dIDkATIs5mwmrU_iqb7-cPh0SsAf6Hs8FWUBNthBJuBjtn-XNjYggSaJNV3xJNtE53NVhxz12PqmI9JpasvxhOX57j7Cgz7ubR_s8Q95XHJnU/s640/IMG_1682.JPG" width="520" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a few more touches - a framed favorite Christmas card, candle and pop of red floral - are all that is needed to complete the decor. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_proFfUbjSgy2nkQHSqejG9BkL7BaxcuM04o3SvpXd-_gZnPm29KS-x0Xt1qAmIRr4PGeFcMNxPf2Ga3evzx19GtdSV8l6lQXHisHwhm8SzZnHVySInc1h2ARhOZxIobKqoMlfNpowo/s1600/IMG_1683.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="458" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290978664099121714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_proFfUbjSgy2nkQHSqejG9BkL7BaxcuM04o3SvpXd-_gZnPm29KS-x0Xt1qAmIRr4PGeFcMNxPf2Ga3evzx19GtdSV8l6lQXHisHwhm8SzZnHVySInc1h2ARhOZxIobKqoMlfNpowo/s640/IMG_1683.JPG" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Mattie - we appreciate your hospitality and thank you for participating in our tour.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

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