tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91470826268870474942024-03-06T06:38:15.253+08:00I am a Domestic Goddessdomesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-27024805845187330542011-02-02T22:29:00.024+08:002011-02-03T18:50:14.621+08:00My Wheat Sheaf Weakness<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been a little obsessed. And when I am obsessed you know how I can be. In the past month I have purchased three items for my home with a wheat sheaf motif. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It may be time for rehab.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFa8tN54eLZqQAxV42btrM7sKSdfKuidRebFHAD-uN8apG848FyP-2moq4Gv1AWFEFsbuHDBqcTW94vkHg1-PbhH8_zcbuIQkwUM43Wn0P8qnD3tnChyphenhyphenghmofNGoxfEHPiNERKZlZl5vRT/s400/radar6900_pic30875_normal.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564447471474355538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 229px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRkIeOu6xzaMgpYUkDXRK5AJUVBga41m-Go6D1UKJDBFg_ZIGiHVQ3BguZWxbgthUh4dxGeozHzCepmM1tjY7A5RhMTYceXc5ipzsyZLKfvkNC2rpsd0bTwFWOkTVgyseC0n1ZJDvLESB/s1600/wheat.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></a></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Shafts of wheat are symbols of abundance , prosperity and bounty and are used metaphorically as emblems of a good harvest, fertility and a closeness to mother earth . </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpB4zqCpjyCFNlw9JKyuNYJAXuuGQycSMGiqW95EWwgb6t1X6Y6XuG7_kNK1boEnru53jRNE_b56WmCCsD3Jps6Z8gn4khbdINam12TYkWkuQDtbR3SfHWFOZblCT8V6SqVV-xYauM6hD/s400/gold+table.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569264554984277026" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 260px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">I can't remember exactly when this table first made its appearance in abundance in my shelter design glossies and more importantly when my subconscious took notice, but I would have to say it must have been at least two to three years ago when I decided that I would indulge my <a href="http://chanel-news.chanel.com/en/?s=apartment">Coco Chanel</a>- like fetish for all things wheat !</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /></span></span></span></div></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span></span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWkk7xh1DGSTVR3Gg4YB7JE9-EwsreEYLNRNgRL7-X_z-bTC83lCohc_4s8Swe3CHFAZC1RyxoT0-WFd3t-k3VrPRB1I84FqA9cQgyEgUOdECcT28FIUGGzpyHOxsbUxib3m7BHp3kC8R/s400/wheat+sheath.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557057793189415698" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 383px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span><div> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span>Images above and below from Chanel's famed apartment</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> at 31 Rue Cambon.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeaEFRB3ETM1FTATY-P5bEXdgxvWI23olaGSK34s5wLAsG6yNQEbTilkYrKWDHGlYohoS5yRzyR18cgoby2PJXoV6uw4v6xShveJbtLT8F7BBH2AfJih8GlV-djPVH0MP50GsmGpRI8Snk/s1600/rue+cambon.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeaEFRB3ETM1FTATY-P5bEXdgxvWI23olaGSK34s5wLAsG6yNQEbTilkYrKWDHGlYohoS5yRzyR18cgoby2PJXoV6uw4v6xShveJbtLT8F7BBH2AfJih8GlV-djPVH0MP50GsmGpRI8Snk/s400/rue+cambon.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557090267661890834" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 361px; height: 400px; " /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">The wheat sheaf became Coco's personal emblem that marked her incessant creativity . Her repeated use of the sheaf in both her own home and her designs is evidence to the fact of how personally significant the wheat sheaf was to her. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Below another photo from her Rue Cambon salon.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRkIeOu6xzaMgpYUkDXRK5AJUVBga41m-Go6D1UKJDBFg_ZIGiHVQ3BguZWxbgthUh4dxGeozHzCepmM1tjY7A5RhMTYceXc5ipzsyZLKfvkNC2rpsd0bTwFWOkTVgyseC0n1ZJDvLESB/s400/wheat.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557090263921680258" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>In his Spring /Summer Collection for 2010, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, paid homage to Coco's infatuation . The elaborate show at the Palais Royal was set in a magnificently fabricated barn . Models trampled over hay in their haute couture carrying sheaves of wheat.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGX3MOASFiCRwcqAJzzUy1hznPHUphcGNlmwwscziVBgDXBZoszuV9G806LnEygWiJYgIPLqi1SOI8VG_v-JrnAoZZunoNYJh4kTORIJ67Fa6rU3ZCILaeCOrBOSf9IAy5sjiqhSYQ9UA/s400/defile_chanel_printemps-ete_2010_reference.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564447477166504226" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 277px; " /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Lily Allen, one of Lagerfeld's muses of the moment , with an exquisite wheat sheaf hair piece.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbo6ZETKudBk3FjJNxd3LT4JqlG8lH9eruPZegWVZHwEsV3mW5OcKqF3Vw0puvEBGW9znZIBYlcbWjRFSKCQ9Psle19ssPi_JSBK2vWPRRWWHjKIG76HauAEA04oqo3WueUwoQrymLMZCr/s400/lily_allen_en_chanel_champetre_preview_gallery.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557090438329801778" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "> It was not only Coco Chanel, however, that had a penchant for sheaves of wheat, <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/magazine/2009/01/ysl_outtakes200901#slide=17">Yves Saint Laurent</a> was also known to have embraced its charm . </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Although Italian in origin, the golden classic wheat sheaf table was the epitome of Parisian chic. A similar table is seen at YSL's 55 Rue de Babylone duplex on the left bank.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCATOyOo6eMSp3hrMvCE9CF7kizX-4Db84JpOYo7DzxZp-8bz8YBXCB8Bd-rxxw_ZnMPhaBDgai94YtgK7rVbGE6NI5Up6MFjnjKxZTfH_onTnmzO61JzJU8LLLYElP-KkVC1VmGfpjkM7/s400/ysltable1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569273324072426210" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div><br /></div>His private rooms were said to have constantly been festooned with bouquets of wheat .</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNfqdMdRqREs8cKKVx9hDwoZjJKembgLCbzDWzLt_Sy2TpL-11tR6OO5dG_vz4H3gY0TYrFTqGpCtoyIHEcMkcMbZlG7obwnvCFl0F57Y7mN66dMd1pVUa-s9Zb6YMPW44GgSL2lUyq9sD/s400/ysl-0901-po06.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569276547713746962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 400px; " /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvD3_BOZ0Or0zN6Veghi-SdxHmwEm9WsKDhyphenhyphen-RDn08DfRyQSVGykyy8vIpPZB1R9RL9QZ_oiqEP452eRGSFPgPWecpilQQItwMB94IM4vAF0RJ2UhhPLc0FS6X8ThcRvhqgi3t_Dv4dq9B/s400/ysl-0901-po03.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569276544718511666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 262px; " /></span><div>At his funeral, <a href="http://blog.gettyimages.com/2008/06/05/muse-in-mourning/">Catherine Deneuve</a> carried a simple sheaf to honor her dear friend.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-IhCsszGFKBhpJBb5UmPA-YG3mPhu7NQdVAqi3Vw03kcCit1VIUv-ErF0RqW8CMd4fKHyA2wzmtYM_blpBkzbmfFJRrQ2CGqs_bYuWjI0DB6Za1egfcIAgisE1cskD9wXOEI9ykYeyEok/s1600/funeral.2.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-IhCsszGFKBhpJBb5UmPA-YG3mPhu7NQdVAqi3Vw03kcCit1VIUv-ErF0RqW8CMd4fKHyA2wzmtYM_blpBkzbmfFJRrQ2CGqs_bYuWjI0DB6Za1egfcIAgisE1cskD9wXOEI9ykYeyEok/s400/funeral.2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564447470104316850" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 286px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Sheaves were also used to decorate his casket as a symbol of the long and fruitful life that this 20th century fashion icon had led.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5FlimMNCXgccFx9L4MquRADuQWp3HnNrcMBQJyPO4GrX4ACzCrzR-z-7PzeyxZ1z5c6rdUlt1W8Qynft89RnLbBnJjUr3joUfOR9XmXz8jAOusMAoU6WJUi5IMfQjqzH0Tb9yfliukQH/s400/81441289sm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568141868149673106" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">I have gathered a few more images so that you too may hopefully arrive at the same level of appreciation ( and preoccupation!) for this much used and celebrated article of nature.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Frequently seen as a side table, I enjoyed coming across this photo of one of <a href="http://www.chicagohomemag.com/Chicago-Home/January-February-2008/The-Apprentices/index.php?cparticle=2&siarticle=1">Nate Berkus' right hand women with her glitzy sheaf dining table</a>. </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQBBeAXh2wJm_WhxLnRGyMJeQ-Kuro2YWD_W4VnJ02_yULi852W-Fy-_TFw56cULwa2q1E6ybtOOv_PYMRCU_bvV1D1qJXTkijnENGZhHBlIOTPT6slWqHuy8TSpT8qR5vXPLUzfxcfXS/s400/Intel14.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564447121652180354" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 300px; " /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> The golden sheaves also work incredibly well as lighting fixtures.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Sconces from Candace Bushnell's apartment seen at <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/image/tid/5661?page=5">Elle Decor</a> ,</span></span></span></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxtFNx9MytwYMU4mZ-KRv1PSMZyBLH8R5YWyAlnwZNczqJcYF-A6jOpbLFf_-yDxf76AWXKebl2IRpxHZ4jo_zvhq-3O9OFUbejz-sPQQOrYUZXyqnvCJHf5EQkjd1yZ3BLgKqMho-RJT/s400/candace-bushnell-home-ed0905-05.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557090272243401874" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 360px; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">or as lamp like this one from <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=345667">Assemblage at 1st Dibs</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"> . </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i>How chic is that?</i></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMRA3RX4d1h9Av6BLabv5RXtokJE9Pdugel8AbAvTDMdDFIJxHNQHy3-MmgXS59ksdc3NRPp90ZS89Ckh2yqJAsi0g5dgH1lohDKmr5c2LMd4h3tfKtRxOvcgU9qUg1ZCCJAlQVVmGx_7B/s400/092909_0027_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564446986048578786" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 360px; " /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-IhCsszGFKBhpJBb5UmPA-YG3mPhu7NQdVAqi3Vw03kcCit1VIUv-ErF0RqW8CMd4fKHyA2wzmtYM_blpBkzbmfFJRrQ2CGqs_bYuWjI0DB6Za1egfcIAgisE1cskD9wXOEI9ykYeyEok/s1600/funeral.2.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div></span></span></span>This chandelier from <a href="http://outsidedowntown.1stdibs.com/store/furniture_item_detail.php?id=452094">Downtown</a> also shown at 1st Dibs has me swooning.</div><div>If I had a big tree in my yard I would hang this beauty from a low branch and serve dinner beneath it while substituting low lit candles for the bulbs!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGDt8kP9VivCK5DBlhL2BY5HotMOQe3cEs44VvN-0nvtqFrhNuQUbO7m2hXujKrlbTqaUqS1RypPMPaP1rG5sJL0kz2LaTuX2sa1wQIstCzsWvXsIsaYoksXFM1c49QJHNyoNEBYrSGz6G/s400/XXX_8505_1285705090_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569273745383998706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></div><div>But wait, there is more! Check out how Mexican designer <a href="http://www.luxurylaunches.com/decor/pani_gilt_sheaf_of_wheat_cocktail_table_symbolizes_prosperity_in_your_den.php">Arturo Pani </a>does wheat sheaf. No other word to describe his interpretation... its just <i>fabulous!</i></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRwzTfaK5ubst07n0Lu3vU_tWZHYtv220WWhT7kNw1HdjF3U_nLxOvS_wRF-hc1Q0NXDsWkexCR_VKdQv4hSM-XdiX-sgFZMTWw1hEuMhq5bn_u08OAlRQQc-TRMlLDXjyf9-ew_Xco5qi/s1600/wheat+sunglasses.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_B8wBwO7WGitLlt56_ehu_yWbQQiZ2I5Pym89l2FMv1AqN7heLZtXPkxW3B-JV6OBVRVzwISMFGIjnYxBlCI9WoFsyUBy0nyrS5aGerCkVt4UXtbJgWcxXPdzCg_aUvsgSPto5FE_4gvA/s1600/pani+sconces.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 368px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_B8wBwO7WGitLlt56_ehu_yWbQQiZ2I5Pym89l2FMv1AqN7heLZtXPkxW3B-JV6OBVRVzwISMFGIjnYxBlCI9WoFsyUBy0nyrS5aGerCkVt4UXtbJgWcxXPdzCg_aUvsgSPto5FE_4gvA/s400/pani+sconces.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557089925751309458" /></a><br /></div><div> Gilt Sheaf of Wheat Cocktail Table over at<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span><i><a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=443304"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Downtown</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> via 1stdibs</span></span></a></i><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCa4Z_IRJX1knRwHvsgnwIeeSbC6KmLd2uXnx7J8mbLeUdsslnmt6jG5Cb4xbA1SHrVes01q2_VkE5iEY08gTdynhcZg_CP0WMQQJyP2FhWSKRct3xAlMctvbDgeZs6QGVFqy8Hqq212h/s1600/pani+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCa4Z_IRJX1knRwHvsgnwIeeSbC6KmLd2uXnx7J8mbLeUdsslnmt6jG5Cb4xbA1SHrVes01q2_VkE5iEY08gTdynhcZg_CP0WMQQJyP2FhWSKRct3xAlMctvbDgeZs6QGVFqy8Hqq212h/s400/pani+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557089927442945762" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Simply gorgeous!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyj2ArArm_IO9PpalSsmYBEa4ue3yioNQEvJNMGeNbhxuCUumFkFuo_m0KS-6Izra9UuQtlQILRGgporjaERFAzHKKzS3B6oMoL2u4FAIZwIBqb-Vgr_fEhZ93iI3MzgGFY_mTYKDf84kT/s1600/pani.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyj2ArArm_IO9PpalSsmYBEa4ue3yioNQEvJNMGeNbhxuCUumFkFuo_m0KS-6Izra9UuQtlQILRGgporjaERFAzHKKzS3B6oMoL2u4FAIZwIBqb-Vgr_fEhZ93iI3MzgGFY_mTYKDf84kT/s400/pani.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557089921778823970" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Have any wheat sheaves adorning your home? I'll show you mine if you show me yours!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQ_xUkp9oespgyQVlAIDwoUD4l33FNKYju0XAY_rJXVn36WqzqHtW7wxCuNrAKkVcAcj9a8tOw1yWOX86VMiJIZv3_7Fqp2edw-WWvvSiowrKnUJK74TgbtiOy3eykw01T_ORz0WZTwsj/s1600/gold+wheat+lamp.jpg"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWkk7xh1DGSTVR3Gg4YB7JE9-EwsreEYLNRNgRL7-X_z-bTC83lCohc_4s8Swe3CHFAZC1RyxoT0-WFd3t-k3VrPRB1I84FqA9cQgyEgUOdECcT28FIUGGzpyHOxsbUxib3m7BHp3kC8R/s1600/wheat+sheath.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, FreeSerif, serif;color:#1A1818;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></div></div></div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-72391428667454015432011-01-10T09:05:00.037+08:002011-01-21T08:06:37.204+08:00Life & Style : Cafe Society: Socialites, Patrons and Artists 1920-1960<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am completely rapt in my new not so coffee table, coffee table book.</div><div> Hmmm. How best to describe?</div><div><br /><div><i>A glamourous and visual compendium of the lives of the vastly wealthy and avant garde during the heydey of the international jet set</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Do I have your attention now?<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFakLhpIbX2VPee4chld3WoDo9M56Qt0kssNEZAa48fdc-QMnGNDdCFEGUsSsuQ-I4v5WhzWn84FjDUC6brqWwTIhhE-wO8G-9estG-uBPORgpUwrnq9nGFbeT7o5QqR3PpJhEKZ8qyL9t/s1600/cafesociety.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 338px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFakLhpIbX2VPee4chld3WoDo9M56Qt0kssNEZAa48fdc-QMnGNDdCFEGUsSsuQ-I4v5WhzWn84FjDUC6brqWwTIhhE-wO8G-9estG-uBPORgpUwrnq9nGFbeT7o5QqR3PpJhEKZ8qyL9t/s400/cafesociety.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560361817969926434" /></a><br /><div>Thierry Coudert shares his own archival photos "from a time that was" in <i><a href="http://editions.flammarion.com/Albums_Detail.cfm?ID=38296&levelCode=arts">Cafe Society: Socialites, Patrons and Artists 1920-1960 </a></i><a href="http://editions.flammarion.com/Albums_Detail.cfm?ID=38296&levelCode=arts">from Flammarion . </a> And what sumptuous photographs they are! Gracing the pages are images by the legendary Cecil Beaton, Horst and Richard Avedon. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQ2Xkrn037p4MWPTJ96zN2dvm7huCQe8pV2-RDx25sW8Rxjs8ZTGmeh6ODiRbicYf0MJvnS47an01Z184YbacHl6dNK1KadHuzne7UfDD6EYZiVZMwxmKE8CaBXqzWW7OD6WDhAVULD5b/s400/img-mg---cafe-society---2_152622381454.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564055382674938882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div>Who made up this ultra chic vanguard you ask? Coudert explains that it "extended beyond matters of rank or birth". Here we have an eclectic mix of millionaires and socialites fused with the world of those they encouraged, intellectuals and creatives - artists, musicians, designers and dancers. Their position legitimized <i>of course</i> with members of aristocratic pedigree.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxuxM-Rdh8sBUmk-trJ_434uszrwIxb1F6pfyhu_1CUQzq1j9ljJi4_MvHlJQ4li7vaYPH86OxIoyU0XQx8dzxFXbkrOrE39ckTd68e66XdX07Qds6K2MgMgsXURTDOY1Y1Jv6COHzOwGA/s400/img-mg---cafe-society---6_152721922176.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564060459773318322" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Modest and unassuming were not words they chose to live by. Their lavish living defined not only <i>where</i>, but <i>how</i> to spend one's money . As arbiters of taste, their behavior determined where it was vogue to dress, shop, live and travel.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIPcojs1zKtI7FsuduJFlMnOu_zKhASLH727bPvXw99HUokm7I_kq2ysaxgYzpQSZBgiwCH78IJlGtCbtP7N4q4-R-IMqHw3fdnznds8wlVrlFgUImDy2hN12RQBoikb0ibtMdUs1Zlam2/s400/img-mg---cafe-society---12_152858383663.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564055389077658866" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div> Interesting to note was the domination of influential and fascinating women in this circle of " everyone who's anyone" such as Gertrude Stein, Elsie Wolf, Mona Bismark, Peggy Guggenheim Diana Vreeland and the undisputed queen of Cafe Society, Wallis Simpson. </div><div><br /></div><div> For more, check <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleries/2131/1/?newsmaker=80&redirectURL=http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsmaker/art-and-photography">Galleries on The Daily Beast</a> .</div><div><br /></div><div>Available at Power Books, 2nd level Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-3566443632110238992011-01-01T12:58:00.006+08:002011-01-01T13:06:37.598+08:00Happy New Year!As we usher in a new decade full of possibility, I share this with all of you. <div>Make everyday count.<br /><div><br /></div><div><div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiveRd_2J7iNV8IWXj66fRTjXFV0yd5q0rZ2cSdReb_mPMKTRNl_yzltLzKBCkEXyYFdO9Q4HWGP6-d2pIhhcAN7zNQmvk9WCKiTV4HuSGasJYfjaA0VsjKvXQOjZjnidQPg2OhWCA-6JZk/s1600/go+now+and+live.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiveRd_2J7iNV8IWXj66fRTjXFV0yd5q0rZ2cSdReb_mPMKTRNl_yzltLzKBCkEXyYFdO9Q4HWGP6-d2pIhhcAN7zNQmvk9WCKiTV4HuSGasJYfjaA0VsjKvXQOjZjnidQPg2OhWCA-6JZk/s400/go+now+and+live.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557077665799203394" /></a><br /></div></div></div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-16753080426350826742010-12-24T21:51:00.014+08:002010-12-26T17:27:17.042+08:00Merry Christmas!<div style="text-align: center;">We decided not to do a tree this year and celebrate the holiday season on the second floor of our home instead...</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3T0FiAt6mwElOvFHI0k9CvYBT9kGaRJ-z_6CnxJC7zSNILRzUuFtO3z9aaNtv-mNqGo6BNYg0QGyqybFP-H307-VBGPv7VYQUzvXc2iYAcqwGvNFpuDp_o5y2TtoMhM-78uAv4foLVFtj/s1600/ChrisEverard.Xnasstaircase.sarahkaye.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 327px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3T0FiAt6mwElOvFHI0k9CvYBT9kGaRJ-z_6CnxJC7zSNILRzUuFtO3z9aaNtv-mNqGo6BNYg0QGyqybFP-H307-VBGPv7VYQUzvXc2iYAcqwGvNFpuDp_o5y2TtoMhM-78uAv4foLVFtj/s400/ChrisEverard.Xnasstaircase.sarahkaye.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554246268598786066" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Many thanks for all your presents. Where do we begin?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi97Skao3BSsm4XlJMMskmqtdtvC_ejM1nM3S-PGNL16ijcUBRhmODyAWVa3VP6Ju0bp6lxsXENcV6noQf7BpICIeM7J8DEnK0J8wc8w3ncMY-VVeHGfPO7J_SyN1SlQ9thi3oFePzsRNwT/s400/chris+everard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554249608806107042" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 323px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><i>Chris Everard</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div>Came across these pictures earlier this year and fell in love. I have been waiting a full year now to share them with you. They are all from uber talented photographer <i>Chris Everard</i>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope they bring you some joy and holiday cheer this season. </div><div><br /></div><div>Drool over Chris Everard's portfolio listed on his agent's <a href="http://www.sarahkaye.com/photographers/chris-everard">website</a>, Sarah Kaye Representation. A blessed holiday season to you and yours.</div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-37138911983584230362010-12-17T15:56:00.028+08:002010-12-19T17:50:46.664+08:00Penguin Clothbound Classics for Children<div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div>At last, Penguin has published clothbound classics for kids and just in time for Christmas too! <div><br /><div><div>For those with a voracious appetite for the literary accompanied by a strong sense of aesthetic, I know that I need not urge you to add these beautiful books to your own collection, but may I also suggest you bestow a few upon your favorite children this holiday season?! </div><div><br /></div><div>Find them now at <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/e4x/i18n.jsp?_requestid=132537">Anthropologie</a>.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihuyiaz2unM2Z24tZic6geBKSycOdnoENLXZm9DFJFJ6qjzi8nt7DAQ_4O3zm3PaeUgwLnLVbUla3OKkcQ5MjcTR5ugG6a8T1mbvfrCeKEGRYQcXMvxwL0R-7y3tT7ubqiuSgF8DwDwBh-/s400/books_all.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552060012931552946" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 262px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Ever since I discovered the <a href="http://iamadomesticgoddess-acs.blogspot.com/2010/04/look-at-what-easter-bunny-brought-me.html">Coralie Bickford -Smith clothbound collection</a> of Penguin classics, I knew it was just a matter of time until this design direction made it's way into children's literature. I can't help but just marvel at all the beautiful linen embossed covers.</div><div><div><div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3GeRXMtfBnRAxDQsKLtoqRoJOYikP17mqmeLSkWS3ArZyop2R-LCVLvwYWzt9Xk6ejOG3FNaSgUvwPvGZbqvroCy1si2bSM6tjsqLZ0aBo4TqLF7K5lEHlkwj8QDlpbuzqNQ3H5Z15fZq/s400/clothbound+childrens.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551593154971362130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div>My favorite read <i>and</i> cover would have to be <i>The Secret Garden</i> by Frances Hodgsons Burnett . I can't help but think that somehow the artist was inspired by the sublime colors of India, where the story begins. Marigold yellow ,saffron and shades of red and pink all somehow allude to an adventure the reader will soon encounter.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5hsOuzdGhAkt3WvB691N8oYOqV5Z3qkNj_vpdS8tb3Tby3tOfo2QBV8FltBOIvkqa1Ni0m2jfSSipJTsr-rbrAQ37wf_KwBB1Kbwlhu0A9kuqtMXW9PAJJ7Yw78FljYXeDC3zx31u1fW/s400/penguin+secret+garden.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552312706767464530" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Having said that, all of the covers are exceptional and I can't find one that I don't love!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHjcFIqJ8ojJTNbgMINc40Oyud7ERXfnQ56njAiKXZrj38-H3PRLigIUmiH5tTqJseKqtU1eIh9l_SiRb4agbYhvILdsA-2QvRiIRTltlWPKSLaY8TUzoyIsv5yjqwEXvV9n1qxGfcEEgQ/s400/penguin+robin+hood.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552313354291798482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxtiR9ZdsyY8bQ0cqbH_PfHXzdtYOTyqO5xlnxgu801M1H8dLU1O8aixdd4UzoIhOwNjYzJjsg09gTLUo3twR81mK7Q_6bdPrwPBXsTAH4_Jy7RL5a_m492C5ecE51mX9KIUbpXBk9cmfi/s400/penguin+wind+in+the+willows.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552312701414034642" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil0ox6ffwFGk5apBiG1W15LyunUkpvhSpbTDhlq5b7eUzcso76rUOk18CTi6Lq2SPh1s2eySHCE_q5Ljf9UFfn5kZEMyrpmizAzBFnozeYay8_I3NjUU1L6C3qHcCjMiPbwBEgrEw-O0qe/s400/penguin+anne+of+green+gables.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552312705069300578" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOyfGGsh-QwuwnzyjEuXo_SSOfYkCeh4_IIEtytgJB_Db-9Kwn6qLZ_qQ7vd40fzM-AnhiQKH3N_Ic89lcuL8ZXHj894F432dFQBVLhTDPscHwVZm5L9hG4BqR4JtZsPr_x7mAhrZnWYo/s400/penguin+peterpan.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552313357406588146" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHvLVZTGaw13pTTCOfW8V_dfmphGInxja2dBpqZ4aF2egkjFXy4dQnPgDNwMo5J4_l0DHi-njUrY0gZFgnBciaF4QBNKx1NelglbppmvZTbFWCuroFSCyqxvk9xrRcDdhKNnpapGuyoyaJ/s400/penguin+hucleberry+finn.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552312171230649810" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>I haven't quite figured out why any information on the books themselves is not available from the Penguin UK website. Even less has been written about the cover designer so for now I won't assume that Ms. Bickford Smith designed these beautiful brightly colored covers since even <a href="http://www.cb-smith.com/">her own website </a>mentions nothing about these latest editions to the Penguin Clothbound collection.</div><div><br /></div><div>What I have discovered over at <a href="http://www.penguin.com.au/search/products/clothbound%20classic">Penguin Australia</a> is that two more titles were simultaneously published but are not currently available in the United States. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9s00_89ltYefTcyB4wEf1iXRCnlaOqqBHaeV_zslqkr_mOwPM3jmCbe4pI_KweZu1H1mwJhfD8v0gzGCMT0z4fnL4l7X6oG2e15mP8DLJGlDHb2f10ammQFY2u-yMHWcGSD4LQHPuBhj-/s400/penguin+call+of+the+wind.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552313374562832834" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBKPY7u0tHSkw9LJYuHxZic-xjtMUddH5WRF_u-FqgvTjKmOqBnCtHcLvTpP8rtyHMjtiUhqch6wW-j7F2IQQ2GA2c9rnjhHIpwSVpbd1O7_cTVe71CpUgaPhkEqYz3ODUObtcjXGLPxYk/s400/penguin+black+beauty.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552312164622241010" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 305px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div>I can't wait to get my hands on the full lot!</div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3GeRXMtfBnRAxDQsKLtoqRoJOYikP17mqmeLSkWS3ArZyop2R-LCVLvwYWzt9Xk6ejOG3FNaSgUvwPvGZbqvroCy1si2bSM6tjsqLZ0aBo4TqLF7K5lEHlkwj8QDlpbuzqNQ3H5Z15fZq/s1600/clothbound+childrens.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6LP285n9Qbq_JyR7xgdY1TnGg1HTNEfr20zzDUZmp3qfsckpRlyPuPUL7e-jUoxyhc8LviHWRAgxA-LACJ4LKpPkD7dpqUGqoWZWTGZIPZpPeOPKA9qbx4cqSsRj5NeMHSpUe06aUS3F/s1600/ClothboundChildrenBooks_2-500x1116.jpg"><br /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-70228948118809158812010-08-09T09:20:00.005+08:002010-08-09T09:37:44.555+08:00Happy 10th Birthday Love.<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We are celebrating another milestone in our home today. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My eldest daughter, our <i>original</i> baby is now 10 years old!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT0OAcRecelQOYalgRjFrXDgo8jNWWk3lPO76-5lX73uZ7xkpFETDn5phW6lO0rKew5AL6RGe5BEXf8kGt__s7znMIKW0MqRXYwjpvtw6Was9J4tFPRRUCFK5vgMISKZ3fuqtL06cMBzB6/s1600/IMG_0975.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjoaKr0nXxIrWt1dNQGAWtkx-NNM80QFcLfm5wkIDcPbyS754aTZgSc71ApeHLCXXv3LzmhPGLyrUAFJkfinCFmVxlRCziZ-p5PbK6ygFsmMFHVuuD-Jj-1nVKrz1SSBnmppaoD6ZJ292/s1600/IMG_0979.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjoaKr0nXxIrWt1dNQGAWtkx-NNM80QFcLfm5wkIDcPbyS754aTZgSc71ApeHLCXXv3LzmhPGLyrUAFJkfinCFmVxlRCziZ-p5PbK6ygFsmMFHVuuD-Jj-1nVKrz1SSBnmppaoD6ZJ292/s400/IMG_0979.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503216152093632930" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>No fancy Martha Stewart planned party. Just an intimate dinner with family over the weekend, Sunday Brunch with friends who might as well be family, and today, on the birthday proper, we have a fun filled day planned out that begins this morning with pancakes made by Little Sister to be followed by an afternoon of pampering with some of her closest friends.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>My Style Goddess. My Fashion Guru. Our Queen of Culinary Cool.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT0OAcRecelQOYalgRjFrXDgo8jNWWk3lPO76-5lX73uZ7xkpFETDn5phW6lO0rKew5AL6RGe5BEXf8kGt__s7znMIKW0MqRXYwjpvtw6Was9J4tFPRRUCFK5vgMISKZ3fuqtL06cMBzB6/s400/IMG_0975.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503216161128733058" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Birthday Love... I Love You Forever.</div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-11465964405529374852010-08-07T10:31:00.004+08:002010-08-07T21:06:19.933+08:00A Vanity Parade<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">From the time our tots are born, we parents are besieged with comments on how our little ones are miniature versions of ourselves. Rightly or wrongly, we decide that those observations are in fact compliments. We relish knowing that out there exists someone so familiar , somebody that resembles us in so many ways, that we hold onto the idea of the "mini me" for as long as we can. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span>And then one day, BAM! </div><div><br /></div><div><div><div>That same little person, the so-called extension of ourself, says or does something completely out of character, (well out of your character at least) that you are left stunned by the sudden realization at how different they really are. You look at them in bewilderment , and as if meeting them for the first time, pause for a moment and find yourself muttering "whose child are you anyway?!" In a split second they become strangers to ourselves.</div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div>As was the case when<i> both</i> my daughters requested that they each be allowed to have vanities in their room to primp and preen. </div><div><br /></div><div>"<i>Primp and preen", where the hell did they get that one?</i></div><div>This coming from the offspring of a woman who barely looks at herself in the mirror before she walks out of the house and puts what little makeup she does standing over the bathroom sink! Oh, and did I mention they were both under the age of 10? My BAM was louder than most people's I assume.</div><div><br /></div><div>After the initial shock, and a quick consultation with my extremely talented Interior Designer, we opted to have <i> </i>mirrored vanities made in true hollywood glamour girl fashion for both of them. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">My starting point of course was the internet. Here are some of the images I found.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcu-7ARbMNHV0iGFkfDz3tCEZtdsUX1mPjcW1H1_ZDUM1rTwiYuw2STBVIt1hatrdQee12oVLwhma2cRGVOzo64jGdf95d8mh9MhvZL0V6GPWvjV8khEkMFnPLjMnslo9TSlYTU21H5Fk/s400/antique+vanity.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501376534733775666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 387px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></div><div>Instantly my favorite of the bunch but possibly too mature and elaborate for my daughter's rooms. This would be just fabulous for me if ever I found the time to actually sit down and fix myself!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Or maybe if I looked a bit more like <i>her</i> to begin with, my personality would warrant one of its very own.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzSaJAvKZu1oxdmvY48YNegWixxBmzeqnRtKsNkw3KZlymH-R5bSD2i5QTkySxZODL35s1J1iyFF8aQlKa5dElR_ja_lhj7ogOniY0S-nfk1M96sosk28zy6GCdQyqiRyiT4tBURH85eDx/s400/IMG_0863.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501007332142244130" style="text-align: left; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"></span></span> This was one of the nicer vanities I thought , but as much as I like it , I think I <i>love</i> that chair a wee bit more. And the billowing rose colored silk drapes- yum!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-RDc15s8yjcsjhk-RPs_KWussGS4GapfqTKCp9epNMeIgVNrGME5q0BZ0oUs-kBiB3Sb5N-q01i23zZbsqOB3hTduRyU5gkW0B1mS71DkgWQSS19Mhbj76bHzWV3P4WrXeXep7Z85pumf/s1600/IMG_0865.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-RDc15s8yjcsjhk-RPs_KWussGS4GapfqTKCp9epNMeIgVNrGME5q0BZ0oUs-kBiB3Sb5N-q01i23zZbsqOB3hTduRyU5gkW0B1mS71DkgWQSS19Mhbj76bHzWV3P4WrXeXep7Z85pumf/s400/IMG_0865.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501007341951278626" /></a> How lovely to be able to look out the window, especially when what you see in the mirror is less inspiring -haha! The shape of the apron is different, but will it allow for drawers?</div><div>Hmmm... still not sure.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSPZ8rg6GjCfMqw4lySulRGOtixYdhSxCwUJgEwlFFF5nvBAZaFhOwE0bsbKaHeCxx1kqrux_SZZ_GGe_ohrXp_1lnDsx1AFPGZNwYPJUJ7-MDGXG3yPzlyzix3mPPqR3PrYMaWRgSRwH/s1600/IMG_0864.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSPZ8rg6GjCfMqw4lySulRGOtixYdhSxCwUJgEwlFFF5nvBAZaFhOwE0bsbKaHeCxx1kqrux_SZZ_GGe_ohrXp_1lnDsx1AFPGZNwYPJUJ7-MDGXG3yPzlyzix3mPPqR3PrYMaWRgSRwH/s400/IMG_0864.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501007332928925890" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Cabriole legs? Perhaps. Am not sure about this bench/stool though. Proportions are off and am thinking it is missing it's Elton John mirrored piano. But I think I must get them one of those white furry rugs to complete the <i>ultra-glam</i> look!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzSaJAvKZu1oxdmvY48YNegWixxBmzeqnRtKsNkw3KZlymH-R5bSD2i5QTkySxZODL35s1J1iyFF8aQlKa5dElR_ja_lhj7ogOniY0S-nfk1M96sosk28zy6GCdQyqiRyiT4tBURH85eDx/s1600/IMG_0863.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtb5rRwwaKs_M-UdiblU-JYj4M_j9KMGcnk_d7ssVXKzGGZfVPOc6sguceL23BiIvLymUqEMVyIX7y3ynWJsU86AoK-FcTGgo_pKv4p0WJTrhjKrcUY9abIIcCsXSc82piqLRqjfT4WqM7/s1600/IMG_0861.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtb5rRwwaKs_M-UdiblU-JYj4M_j9KMGcnk_d7ssVXKzGGZfVPOc6sguceL23BiIvLymUqEMVyIX7y3ynWJsU86AoK-FcTGgo_pKv4p0WJTrhjKrcUY9abIIcCsXSc82piqLRqjfT4WqM7/s400/IMG_0861.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501007327165869458" /></a></div><div>Not sure about this one either, although I do like those lamps. I think it's having an identity crisis. The table looks more like a fabulous place to sit down and write a check then a delicate area to pamper and perm. The pouf seat, on the other hand , might work nicely. Let's see.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigdLXC0am0cFbuZfbFkEv1-lCPFTs-eU7zIsm3WgmLT_N700U6QjOKrwqVJdkj2STTHwQmOWyViK5pKZshvd-_-KY3n0eiNGOijouXzbfqDCuaK-sCRuTJE6o-B56Tnr0jNAieeEkwtaId/s1600/IMG_0862.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 371px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigdLXC0am0cFbuZfbFkEv1-lCPFTs-eU7zIsm3WgmLT_N700U6QjOKrwqVJdkj2STTHwQmOWyViK5pKZshvd-_-KY3n0eiNGOijouXzbfqDCuaK-sCRuTJE6o-B56Tnr0jNAieeEkwtaId/s400/IMG_0862.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501006843169216050" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Now this is a great simple silhouette. Just need to add a little more oomph- it needs embellishments and detail that will make it truly fab.</span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukkB5skMxRS0MgkiYqxZ3LGwu0Q6-HexsFkm3MseXDNKTD0jophP36wzpNcxrEBdK-VV5K4xhM6X3ykkDQGszHyGnYzr4_0_gjIRML9WL0jHo0QtBpR56uX-mc_6hE8VfaRByRXNqWq2l/s400/anhropolgie+vanity.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501879851040234050" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span>I love the matte gilded gold accents on this one. And the rope trim is very appealing as well.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMxmwarLInrpIq-iV8ylBK3H1Iv6DCy6VcFe3KAravFrv6pwks5BhE9fBzqLp_96HaMm4mBpQ2Kv363wkzputKcPNVXBYdI8H8pgk8E8ZBrfWuJCOKyGICfyHGGUSZLSYKyBhJSXH_-uN_/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 342px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMxmwarLInrpIq-iV8ylBK3H1Iv6DCy6VcFe3KAravFrv6pwks5BhE9fBzqLp_96HaMm4mBpQ2Kv363wkzputKcPNVXBYdI8H8pgk8E8ZBrfWuJCOKyGICfyHGGUSZLSYKyBhJSXH_-uN_/s400/IMG_0859.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501006837696916066" /></a>I really like the slats (those tiny pieces of mirror stuck to each other side by side) is the single detail I love the most about mirrored pieces. A gold frame on the tapered legs is a must as well. Some simple etching might be nice too.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdz71fHaPfubOIqffBG6nqHDn4nSm0xaDzR5aHbDbB9gJY9gqkQeZEHP4xwxuMxCGGGSTjdCKMw2mKwpere9jxq18xe_j5KqXbxhhuYb4os_3MFo8cYzMqD3kpOK0vSrwHxwHXrseTkEre/s1600/IMG_0860.JPG"></a>And I have always been partial to the kidney shape for a vanity. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRcak5LneYwhAQDLIeeGnkRXUJOHimA9xM6BXu4F3aCIuc4iTcewWAPXFNPAUV2F3P7rjjA7EzEAJgLkiPJctkG5Rlrc4TVuPnZgT0vxUwBdBUrOU9UKgqLobugmftmb9GWLaqS_9Afd-p/s1600/IMG_0858.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRcak5LneYwhAQDLIeeGnkRXUJOHimA9xM6BXu4F3aCIuc4iTcewWAPXFNPAUV2F3P7rjjA7EzEAJgLkiPJctkG5Rlrc4TVuPnZgT0vxUwBdBUrOU9UKgqLobugmftmb9GWLaqS_9Afd-p/s400/IMG_0858.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501006828874879874" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Perfect! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdz71fHaPfubOIqffBG6nqHDn4nSm0xaDzR5aHbDbB9gJY9gqkQeZEHP4xwxuMxCGGGSTjdCKMw2mKwpere9jxq18xe_j5KqXbxhhuYb4os_3MFo8cYzMqD3kpOK0vSrwHxwHXrseTkEre/s1600/IMG_0860.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdz71fHaPfubOIqffBG6nqHDn4nSm0xaDzR5aHbDbB9gJY9gqkQeZEHP4xwxuMxCGGGSTjdCKMw2mKwpere9jxq18xe_j5KqXbxhhuYb4os_3MFo8cYzMqD3kpOK0vSrwHxwHXrseTkEre/s400/IMG_0860.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501006832068905730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><br /></span></div><div>And I know just the place to have them made! Will share photos of the finished products soon.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i><br /></i></span></div><i><a href="http://nottooshabbyph.webs.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Click here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> for a great mirrored furniture resource!</span></i></div></div></div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-13936794546824876612010-08-05T11:38:00.009+08:002010-08-05T15:07:43.664+08:00They're Finally Here!<div style="text-align: center;">Indulge me if you will and I'll release a less self serving post tomorrow. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I promise!</div><div><br /><div>Remember those Elkin's chairs I was obsessing about <a href="http://iamadomesticgoddess-acs.blogspot.com/2010/02/my-loopy-obsession.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><i>here</i></span></a>? And then, struck in a moment of my own genius, I came up with the idea of having a few made as barstools for my kitchen counter possibly covering them in<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><i> </i></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinnidae"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">pen shell</span></i></a> to simulate the horn covered chairs I so coveted? </div><div><br /></div><div>Well, I ended up taking that idea further and they finally arrived last night. I'm ecstatic!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3NE91Ec1kR_RjL5VIWC6mqfaJ-5RDgnEhM_0aWEdge0UkhTrOAF0VsCgNps1-5FRga90_HKzojXL0s_cXNjz0X0I0T_ZjHkx02G_3di_pXu5-WP7dwc93BzjJisbfoRhCAyQeZbF-f7rK/s400/IMG_5730.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501766433311076002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Aren't they gorgeous?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWknloLLWUpCJVqCTCcAVjtaLOatRByHM4vpYg74Bd1Exh4GBpUV1uf8ZASJtaCWL2GRIPiEJ3FO-cuFahSnUx7ckqw-ST3fB-csOpbenUydPkRdVbFBxpOMmodgPJdy6Ui6Y-cfpscZMS/s400/IMG_5727.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501766457406944754" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div>They came out exactly as I had imagined. Thank you Gerly and Daniel for all your efforts and to everyone else at <i><a href="http://www.skyshinefd.com/contact_012.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Skyshine Designs</span></a></i>.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWv6HNeeQQJmdRR4uZE8uaJtb6EXcuAUIWliLszZ_wFqP1jVPIoxERe2j3gCGUEI-seF8AgsUZRexuD_heBoRMn_FUA3Uh_D_GfJhKN55uWGDOFPKYIJEIzIsLFx40QjSghq58U-o4nqMR/s400/IMG_5726.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501766454188565218" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLH1japmj1WKbufarf_3S4myx5dT-Il5wM6tOcTSlsAZgLsfxgJtf7T0Rs3m19Vxhp6V1muJbvlBdOIRO39tTXJ0t8-A6kDvpYYubZAonfOjAJ7SKEGMJZb1gB37r3zzRoemdMoFPnG38/s400/IMG_5732.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501766440675560002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><div><br /></div><div>And a last note for those of you who may be concerned, tiger pen shells, which are indigenous to the Philippine waters, are not endangered species . This was something I verified before ordering them.</div><div><br /></div><div>What do you think?</div><div><br /></div></span></span></span></div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-61047192691958870792010-07-25T21:44:00.037+08:002010-07-30T09:05:22.286+08:00A Spot of Tea and a Good Book<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPV2JslggTEu02hLrYgsR4uff68v9IPD5cMEVa8tRLDdPykMPOvqq88mLjc9JMwdY9XXOx_q_8IH-9auLAr2X4BBtcuMYyJ8NVFVHoeA3EEDXaknop3zQE9KPkdRvB1jBOqsBNDAPSqmOa/s1600/the_little_stranger_300.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;">A spot of tea and a good book.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYHt_twzs1dxApfi6OPB1PQRo65JSCduBO4etfC6jRkVuJblIjaLo0HYbIzyGAjs_yi72piLX3X4704EibL25sOUnAeMwXoAP0_VXu_4Xt64Wrr7Mwp-p4qjdaVdUDRDm36fty6aTKU8Gi/s1600/the-help.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is how I have been spending most of my my time recently...</div><div style="text-align: center;">and I love it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have just finished this beautiful story, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Help-Kathryn-Stockett/dp/0399155341"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">The Help</span></a>. </span>If you haven't read it, run don't walk , and get yourself a copy. I absolutely adored this book by Kathryn Stockett.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYHt_twzs1dxApfi6OPB1PQRo65JSCduBO4etfC6jRkVuJblIjaLo0HYbIzyGAjs_yi72piLX3X4704EibL25sOUnAeMwXoAP0_VXu_4Xt64Wrr7Mwp-p4qjdaVdUDRDm36fty6aTKU8Gi/s400/the-help.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498229998491979250" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 400px; " /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmxai1Mt7UaprmT_fInlni6HoNuS1Waoc2HGiNFSins98BH4wCbS4IlZUhzR6o6lYrOVoat1dVtQh2orduhAeafQudSmIoouk4CL_U_o1UdEfOPz1prDz4XJ2e_N6T8vohpong-20PM2i/s1600/TWG.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"></span>With it, my selection of tea would be anything from my my absolute favorite purveyor, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> </span><a href="http://www.mariagefreres.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Mariage Freres</span></a>. <i>Bourbon, Casablanca, Vert Provence </i>and <i>Buddha Bleu</i> are my preferred blends of choice. All green or red teas with fruit, flowers or spices to give them distinctive flavors of fantasy!<div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span>A great book must be accompanied by a great tea after all.<div><div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM_7teZ19VgYMbsIbCdozNTfjC-u88yjnqwtnovYytSNF_3TQ0gutM6V8c6NftlbUV8OGzPoSPlP60ZJbMSXwT0q4uChwujzAB8IsHj4BzpyIqYhhFTDPOQC3m4-hQthHdoilub1L57bHh/s400/Mariage+Freres.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498058301429292114" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 202px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "> While waiting for my husband to finish the next book on my list, I thought I would read <a href="http://www.malindalo.com/ash/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Ash</span></a> in the interim. My 10 year old recently finished it and declared it to be one of her "best" books ever. Will be interesting to see what she defines as an entertaining read .</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjIaJXN5tsdGJ-yY4bI2KqINoAUgmJZppVDHQhZMvyDZkic_MeG4FfqId7V_uQHytBJjzQ9RZ74i6TXFNFdqvBW3tiimMQIeOML-VyjyA91Gq-8kvKPFjIxdz0vwgW-8yYM9b5h2FYhP18/s400/ash_malindalo_500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498795942277994418" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">With a fresh young novel by the promising and highly acclaimed Malinda Lo, I will enjoy sips of <i>Paris-Singapore</i> and <i>Magic Flute</i> from the equally promising newcomer, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a href="http://www.twgtea.com/index.php"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">TWG</span></a>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmxai1Mt7UaprmT_fInlni6HoNuS1Waoc2HGiNFSins98BH4wCbS4IlZUhzR6o6lYrOVoat1dVtQh2orduhAeafQudSmIoouk4CL_U_o1UdEfOPz1prDz4XJ2e_N6T8vohpong-20PM2i/s400/TWG.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498058306258580434" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 371px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Next up is<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Little-Stranger-Sarah-Waters/dp/1594488800"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">The Little Stranger</span></a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>" The number 1 book of 2009... several sleepless nights are guaranteed!" </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> - </span>Stephen King for Entertainment Weekly</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I can't wait to start devouring it!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPV2JslggTEu02hLrYgsR4uff68v9IPD5cMEVa8tRLDdPykMPOvqq88mLjc9JMwdY9XXOx_q_8IH-9auLAr2X4BBtcuMYyJ8NVFVHoeA3EEDXaknop3zQE9KPkdRvB1jBOqsBNDAPSqmOa/s400/the_little_stranger_300.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498232991059348866" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Sounds perfect for one of the many rainy afternoons we've been having . You'll find me absorbed in it on the porch this weekend, enjoying a a pot of a smokey <i>Lapsang Souchong</i> from</span> <a href="http://www.boutique-dammann.fr/en/home.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Dammann Freres</span></a> .</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYT8rWJe0TJ19bTW6aylZvwgPK1m_Z0PUQrf4OUZmSIOGSU9T7Mvo0VA3mCvK2KmI_vjF1RXBf-G3dmibl74Rupbytk77tVDw2Y58FfrB3NFuM6GIJAp4wB8k-7pmzAypxxaZTmSy6K_Qg/s400/dammann-1box.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499322889903793010" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div>Bon Weekend!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-60503461896416450942010-07-25T14:53:00.009+08:002010-07-25T16:28:43.619+08:00I Just Love, Love, Love It!<div style="text-align: center;">Tell me, is there a little girl out there who has never dreamed about living like <a href="http://www.eloisewebsite.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6666;">Eloise</span></a> at the tippy top of<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> T</span><a href="http://www.theplaza.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">he Plaza Hotel</span></a>? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Lucky for all the precious women in Tommy Hilfiger's life, our dreams are their reality. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Feast your eyes on this! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Mr. Hilfiger's grand new apartment that sits atop the newly restored Private and Pied- a- Terre Plaza Residences. <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/tommy-hilfiger-fashionable-life-0810"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Click here</span></a> to read the full article and see more pictures of the Hilfiger family's exquisite new home on one of the highest floors of the iconic Plaza Hotel in NYC.</div><div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMGFVpO7EH7sXp77Cundwx9X4orZgLy_NIPgpH7IG2UvoowPzL_TUmjQ7xWSbqihIcea-b6rmd-xWnh0SiLKKu-gr4_oDm4bEsLdlgRXfVVeva2lD1ZlIy1jQk4oK60pRLAsrIWrCueMax/s1600/Tommy-Hilfiger-fashionable-life-5-de.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMGFVpO7EH7sXp77Cundwx9X4orZgLy_NIPgpH7IG2UvoowPzL_TUmjQ7xWSbqihIcea-b6rmd-xWnh0SiLKKu-gr4_oDm4bEsLdlgRXfVVeva2lD1ZlIy1jQk4oK60pRLAsrIWrCueMax/s400/Tommy-Hilfiger-fashionable-life-5-de.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497733854779013650" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>There are Warhols and Basquiats adorning the walls of the Hilfiger residence, but this Eloise mural by <a href="http://www.eloisewebsite.com/hilary_knight.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Hilary Knight</span></a>, painted on an original French Renaissance style turret would have to be my favorite work of art in this home. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>And yet another black bistro kitchen for me to drool over!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiprmefmF9Vie7iF0s8VWdR2r3ynQV56vQIQXtWxDGyYYm1nmsb1DuyqQNJFsjjTjrgMvrt0BpBi_XVlbkM1RYsh8TcsTK4Av0feXrA_nownUtBKXJHKubrc-xqOve60OaTvESa1se4HWNI/s400/Tommy-Hilfiger-fashionable-life-7-de.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497740039747021202" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Oh to be wickedly wealthy certainly has its perks!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I'll be in New York this September and while I don't think an invitation to see this apartment is in the cards, I am very excited to go to the new<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a href="http://www.theplazafoodhall.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Todd English Food Hall</span></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">at the concourse level of The Plaza.</span></span> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLIZPq_ZLzevMqcwstXrChF7Y67hyPcVyQAOm_CuF8PYWYHzU8V86Bn37yM0ZdnowdtdZgy0O3vDtc4N6b_x1fJZN1wx3KaLOZqWqTiDyGyIPuL7SGELKPoeRp8NmsTK8XhxhR5psj-8P4/s400/bakery1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497754025624386786" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 324px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"></span>Be tempted by this slide show on<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> <a href="http://blog.zagat.com/todd-english-crafts-the-plaza-food-hall?zagatbuzzid=june10week1&utm_source=buzz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=buzz20100602"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Zagat Buzz</span></a>.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></span></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-79120907009433328122010-07-21T21:12:00.003+08:002010-07-20T22:25:34.279+08:00Searching For The Perfect Pair of Wings<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxygTwctGMahdClTNvzsYYl0G5dUmRbblpZdCStkKxOPvPfFoa6-IizVfRxWYvpOV54TMD4OkXVnwfVd36UMjjaZZBoYpqdDl71jlpVYyxfxaKHlPE7x58V4hzl8-gTTmc5giKgSV7sGNX/s1600/cane+porter%27s+chair.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;">You think it would be easy. Need a chair. Go out and buy a chair.</div><div style="text-align: center;">When did I allow everything to get so complicated?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span>Yes, I need a chair. Actually I need two. Ok, so maybe <i>need</i> is not exactly the right word . Let's just leave it as <i>I have a strong desire</i> to purchase a pair of wing backs for my living room. Once decided upon, these will eventually become the best seats in the house so of course comprehensive research is of vital importance! </div><div><br /></div><div>Why do I sound moostruck over a chair you ask? Read on and see for yourself.</div><div><br /></div><div> I find that the mood a wing back chair creates in a room is unique and unparalleled. Comfort and warmth, elegance and refinement, a wing back exudes all of these distinguished characteristics and more .</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8zT69molyuONIKnp3raqkSA6-0EzBE_K7kpTlmJGPaR85-Vo5b8Jlrv09mwrihqWuaCsx4Jd5LSOzHX6gAI01b6IvOkj5gROXOyk7DdZfQ92JY8jUX1ILsJiH_WMQhxXTyg0VCHI3xuVx/s1600/BG1.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEnB-oKZyOXLf4dqdn7x-SjqYuvk1Plp8H0BlsszAaKkE0aA3ljs597XXDWhxAYlXT7giHmszD1KsHnMtSfDDoJm98_5SiDW0jFmpYb2T7Fk1qW891bChyphenhyphenFs9crkW3POyMK-rqgvoJs6v4/s1600/degournaywing.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 387px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEnB-oKZyOXLf4dqdn7x-SjqYuvk1Plp8H0BlsszAaKkE0aA3ljs597XXDWhxAYlXT7giHmszD1KsHnMtSfDDoJm98_5SiDW0jFmpYb2T7Fk1qW891bChyphenhyphenFs9crkW3POyMK-rqgvoJs6v4/s400/degournaywing.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493759848754807666" /></a>That gorgeous gold gilded tea paper on the walls , the soft ambient light and that velvet upholstery, tell me, could there be a better chair out there to curl up in with a good book?<div> I think not.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div><div style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBXO4QVKYydzBrbEyCeE8CE7nkUYUSFncRPagw2D6ONcdme9m9NJQbjuxEgk8tDqL7DW5PZmzImIBGknbA-SmZ6zViynSn60WwKQdOUZDmA5nuZ3Ol83uFqZNWEUi-tVwd9n_XlM8D9jlh/s400/84c509a6bc7c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487441330134867922" style="text-align: left; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></div></span><div><div style="text-align: center;">Any chair more elegant than this baby ? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love that lamp and the pouf on the right, have been seeing a lot of these lately. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Note to self, must add more gold furnishings to my home . </div><div style="text-align: center;"> A dusting of gold adds a layer of luxury and a final polish to any room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i></i>Personally I like my gold matte and I adore most anything that has been gold leafed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i></i>So many superb styles and interpretations. What to do?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Should I go classic and elegant?</span><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7YK14uKY974ffvY7HZOBZzLVOqxqoC-waD08tLBuKF9TvaKb9SSNC4hXhFuzCrbwGClPBj5XhyrF0YlUMzk-xNQ1r6qgHO6e-42_ts5UGqfmZ2SnVk5Uf60mvQzRyBNeCWW8gx5Am1Op/s400/8435_1271192077_1_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487453778203591682" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;">Or maybe something with a subtle twist on the traditional like this Grosfeld House wing chair available at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=406827"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Aero and as seen on 1stdibs</span></a>.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX8sCXt1wCREXKxDQPr6exA-iJooXOr_odaOJG5YgmowoPDwmO4T6fshwzzgtYphp0Vm-DuYiHxs7tMRvzA2C66Uchc7DXSagwBzD2D6E3BtytRfE-UyowiNhs3eQWMI6u3vUUwqTgh-G9/s1600/07-01-2009+6-25-25+AMVICTORIA+HAGAN+JAMES+WING+CHAIR.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsMz3UJuaC9_KK17MSE6vKZ-01s0ZEWnWANfJNqXdJdEsYwMOL5808wHTZ6YlVIylXUMIZjpKClFlWnTUKV4fgwEzl8heWb999WHhihXgugDtEcpErHFSwBkEoGEv8b9VXMkYT6O06vqF/s400/grosfeld+wing.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493766968682534770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "> This one from <a href="http://thenewtraditionalists.com/category.php?navid=1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">The New Traditionalists</span></a>. </span> The animal hide back and trim are just so nyc bobo (bourgeois bohemian) chic!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQmfCS7T5nV2RiXw3OYq34xYUmP4N1nOlfyxA7yCpd_hHZlh1RG61TgDf8VWCZSnztPY6DKQcys6jeAP0eW6g_W6N5CUPq46kXDxUgV2l4w0Dlb_v2mHIlr_wqOWxdzx4AlKoxxlEpH0Yb/s400/hidewingback.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493969443154248242" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 399px; " /></span><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Have been enchanted for some time with these tasteful chairs from <a href="http://www.victoriahaganhome.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Victoria Hagan Home.</span></a></span><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1iAZmnTwvE6nch0CBkDr4gBJJmlDzs6MDOd4Wl-H2ozUS-sUcZXA0Cdg0TYLGSqqo0vtacrsbH3xBAWfhZx6YrV7PJHxXAjkQ_5qhmMF3XHW5avZQfjnqcaJraFI1e99UMlIhBF4RBmlW/s400/07-01-2009+6-25-25+AMVICTORIA+HAGAN+JAMES+WING+CHAIR.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487454610640750898" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 292px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Am a big fan of nail heads as you can see.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbiv_AYDOTrs_aIkHx2FZvLsWPRGlBSXlO80R-u4o6Zzu2L3V9Lxvs2x2zu5BElOjI-GkimORVVsdzKiSZcTKOdwPYjFPB5QSZi1Iy4YCXi2-NBlZcR8iSHPXY8I-CN507jcA2iSJZaAxM/s400/VictoriaHaganimg01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487442086666976194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 367px; " /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdepDHWPaYPiaPg-MZwms2R4xElqaPwAvJyqf__HZnFEOu4RKB1Vmj9ka-6teHALn2GCupwOuZUm4wG-wQSMh27ddK52Ebe-ehCz-jFuh1D3RGd96UxT-AQOMRRQc-b0WU-zRhfqgqnEAB/s1600/leather+wingback.jpg"></a></span></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdepDHWPaYPiaPg-MZwms2R4xElqaPwAvJyqf__HZnFEOu4RKB1Vmj9ka-6teHALn2GCupwOuZUm4wG-wQSMh27ddK52Ebe-ehCz-jFuh1D3RGd96UxT-AQOMRRQc-b0WU-zRhfqgqnEAB/s1600/leather+wingback.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Or something completely mood changing- perhaps some mid century modern flair with the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/best-products/roundup-papa-bear-arm-chairs-by-hans-wegner-068632"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Papa Bear Chair designed in 1951 by Hans Wegner</span></a>? </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiePYYC3TpXP7LllIvJgpxokc09e4r2OB6bDtKD83bm79yMLHV3zp-g5pl1se19ZyNoHZy-S3l1z0q1bM9U0vCDFCkIJOC3dB2DIvt7IXMz670jOvXAAav5SKP0CvbmYAVTRKwpf0b1_Lrv/s1600/XXX_img_7622.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiePYYC3TpXP7LllIvJgpxokc09e4r2OB6bDtKD83bm79yMLHV3zp-g5pl1se19ZyNoHZy-S3l1z0q1bM9U0vCDFCkIJOC3dB2DIvt7IXMz670jOvXAAav5SKP0CvbmYAVTRKwpf0b1_Lrv/s400/XXX_img_7622.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487443053431771314" /></a>Here is another chair caught my eye particularly , because I can't make out if its a vintage design or of a modern interpretation of a classic wing. Either way, I am drawn to it's silhouette.</div><div><br /></div><div>And any chair that sparks that much curiosity deserves consideration.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCA0w2C0DRX9E-eg6NYPHPgvvVuwhDaQJLYRUmne4ugzSkJoTCf1ErsJicWy_cIId4bNx7msURgHUoofwLtP8HvR-mZJaEaqq9j2gk9rBfqBFatKmaP30EDHWOo87RqNJ8YUZ9s5T4MAL/s400/wingback.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487442094863360466" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Here are a few more interesting takes on the wing back. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Not necessarily my taste for our current home but possibly for another time and place.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRiV5P-VYk5-RG7h9x26X6hN26CPOxvYnzpgiNbU0rpGUMymWIjkzK4-Un5AqFJhRsQzJa-fDP7Fw7kmYwJJ1EUMoR2xPUHdlJoU-kfV5o7gqOfgfuRj8Y-SC3KFqeoy_MtYhweTgDjrcv/s1600/x.jpg"></a></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8kPTdyM9mKzDTACfv3vbOVsnb6C5dBwYieYqTjqRbm7rAWWDkm-QUUqk_C7EQTigVPPXuHSFSgXiK2i2DnGSPvYXq2cKsyazR2qtKFDzrQdIqLglcXqIzozpM_K19yi9LZngxpZhwEaq/s1600/10-29-wingback1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8kPTdyM9mKzDTACfv3vbOVsnb6C5dBwYieYqTjqRbm7rAWWDkm-QUUqk_C7EQTigVPPXuHSFSgXiK2i2DnGSPvYXq2cKsyazR2qtKFDzrQdIqLglcXqIzozpM_K19yi9LZngxpZhwEaq/s400/10-29-wingback1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487442100352578066" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy7trIZgD2lPdjZ2D3rI-F046GBTxHMIYNxOzHQWn3chzWEPnq6RAZk14GAOxaYECNB6JG0w-Xd_q3I_B2JgGj7nw7Q14Kt_lh5_1UYOMH33eMczOPZymhjBo-rhOt4PzP-vukhxDvHfms/s1600/self-wingback-chair-front.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy7trIZgD2lPdjZ2D3rI-F046GBTxHMIYNxOzHQWn3chzWEPnq6RAZk14GAOxaYECNB6JG0w-Xd_q3I_B2JgGj7nw7Q14Kt_lh5_1UYOMH33eMczOPZymhjBo-rhOt4PzP-vukhxDvHfms/s400/self-wingback-chair-front.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487442097852192498" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Another mid modernist take on the Wing chair. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Can't you just see this chair below in<a href="http://www.amctv.com/originals/madmen/cast/ddraper"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"> Dan Draper's</span></a> office?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMFrqMbJzQZf8MT2ZbMsGxmCqMvhD5gLa5LfPiW5ZnWvIeTNUF0-8WpavrgHZ2GVTs2xiNIeohOOEs-5GHEbJ1HZFFLfsk-1PxSSyJVQ6a-FeAHtR-RW_iLOlhyCG0uX-e7b5uoutzFt4V/s400/modernist+wing.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487456929172532034" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCA0w2C0DRX9E-eg6NYPHPgvvVuwhDaQJLYRUmne4ugzSkJoTCf1ErsJicWy_cIId4bNx7msURgHUoofwLtP8HvR-mZJaEaqq9j2gk9rBfqBFatKmaP30EDHWOo87RqNJ8YUZ9s5T4MAL/s1600/wingback.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And then to add new depth to my confusion, there is the allure of canopied porter's chairs I have to contend with. I have been enamored with these for a while now. Ever since I was reintroduced to these beauties at<a href="http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/info/restaurantIndex.jhtml?_requestid=1694"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">BG,</span> </a> (decorated by none other than the fabulous <a href="http://www.kwid.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Kelly Wearstler</span></a>), I was captivated by their form and grace not to mention their sense of drama and mystery. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxygTwctGMahdClTNvzsYYl0G5dUmRbblpZdCStkKxOPvPfFoa6-IizVfRxWYvpOV54TMD4OkXVnwfVd36UMjjaZZBoYpqdDl71jlpVYyxfxaKHlPE7x58V4hzl8-gTTmc5giKgSV7sGNX/s400/cane+porter%27s+chair.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495930998390361090" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">While their origins may be humble, (these<i> guerites</i> were literally porter's chairs in 16th Century France ) they will always be the epitome of chic to me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXImrHqPV5jYR4CWHUXFvYzATbBFU8UEMcSFPSpj3njC38JMIQvlPcs95FkPfZoZuusIDJk7Ft1oWjb21Li-h4BC1QaSUoki_qS9FrE-eZdl0OQ_G2UpE5dWdaSzbC2mFEqbo-56QsrdA7/s400/sultanchic_furn_006.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493766463576571938" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 308px; " /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Below is a photo of the chairs as seen in BG. I don't know what I love more, the chairs or the </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.degournay.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">de Gournay</span></a> wall paper! Ooh La La!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8zT69molyuONIKnp3raqkSA6-0EzBE_K7kpTlmJGPaR85-Vo5b8Jlrv09mwrihqWuaCsx4Jd5LSOzHX6gAI01b6IvOkj5gROXOyk7DdZfQ92JY8jUX1ILsJiH_WMQhxXTyg0VCHI3xuVx/s400/BG1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493762602704248898" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><br /></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "></span>Decisions, decisions. </div><div>Which ones would you choose?</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBXO4QVKYydzBrbEyCeE8CE7nkUYUSFncRPagw2D6ONcdme9m9NJQbjuxEgk8tDqL7DW5PZmzImIBGknbA-SmZ6zViynSn60WwKQdOUZDmA5nuZ3Ol83uFqZNWEUi-tVwd9n_XlM8D9jlh/s1600/84c509a6bc7c.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-33983619578130818102010-06-29T19:25:00.026+08:002010-07-08T16:30:14.762+08:00Oh My Sweet, sweet paul!<div style="text-align: center;">It's been a while. Anyone still out there?</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I've been away, but mostly I've been procrastinating. Deferring action is definitely something that I do better than most, it's a fine art after all . I like to to think of it as time served as a "springboard for the imagination". Whatever works , right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> During my hours of restless inaction, I did come across this new gem of an on line magazine , so all was not lost and procrastination came to flourish. From the man who brought us the widely enjoyed <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;">Sweet Paul</span> blog comes the first issue of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;"><a href="http://www.sweetpaulmag-digital.com/sweetpaulmag/spring2010#pg1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">sweet paul</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "> digital magazine!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To my friends and family , expect to see lot's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">of</span> <a href="http://www.sweetpaulmag-digital.com/sweetpaulmag/spring2010#pg1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">sweet paul</span></a></span> influence in my cooking and entertaining. I am so excited for the next issue! It's my <a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/Home.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Lonny</span></a> for the kitchen!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7J_x9PrJCefW2AUUagiMgp114osrV6tONhzuvBgG2rFjlsTOQ5vmHuzYvtuAQ9qPx6ikwUKd0G_PGckKZ8N7C9IrNQolI5jtfSr7zTVk86lZHtArMbFSfrtYfpLbAX1IEE6DwqBbpanbN/s400/sweet+paul.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488432142692118674" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 327px; height: 400px; " /></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Take a look at all these fantastic ideas!<div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZH0-wFipR29Qgpwgm5weQy8DdBfBZrCuP6k9I_XuAg9SBPHt9Il20w0-Ah4OCuBy3G-ddICnYfRQaZwHJ54P9FsCS7gyXK1BAq9CvQhl_rdyodhLKWX-cTu00yVCxAu_837MgVIplipNu/s1600/sweet+paul+cake.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;">Better than bowl of chips.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't this a great snack tray for playdates and impromptu afternoon guests?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9r-pRXAzAqi3XMA9Xd9WF5UlPaQwhFVCjL36VQHLXBbeRcuXo87tkicC5y0Hkm4TSIpeDM2be07htIejGFYyrXfvtw53DWTEJm5_W1o2EkWmq8xT1o7xjx8PFX4kNUIL1FIp4HAO2ukp/s400/sweet+paul+cheese+box.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488438537692306354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 332px; height: 400px; " /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZH0-wFipR29Qgpwgm5weQy8DdBfBZrCuP6k9I_XuAg9SBPHt9Il20w0-Ah4OCuBy3G-ddICnYfRQaZwHJ54P9FsCS7gyXK1BAq9CvQhl_rdyodhLKWX-cTu00yVCxAu_837MgVIplipNu/s1600/sweet+paul+cake.jpg" style="text-decoration: none; "></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Breakfast is my </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">favorite</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"> meal, anytime of day.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKvSge9N2whf0bDWIbcmKi781lj_z1LiggFXgtuJasvo_PblQ_1-MvRk6-hEbeR8alzmkmqe-_blvedpZKHuM0lT6GzuIYD8gCqvQBz3SjWBU6U2LgGePX3sGQxJGi3afpw25c8JtgaTT_/s400/sweet+paul+eggs.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488438018570864770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 333px; height: 400px; " /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZH0-wFipR29Qgpwgm5weQy8DdBfBZrCuP6k9I_XuAg9SBPHt9Il20w0-Ah4OCuBy3G-ddICnYfRQaZwHJ54P9FsCS7gyXK1BAq9CvQhl_rdyodhLKWX-cTu00yVCxAu_837MgVIplipNu/s1600/sweet+paul+cake.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"></a><br />And plenty of party ideas!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPU4QQ92a6JBOMqHSaycs4MCQ51OtkhYua9S60RjfPJOWxtFszuN-pRb9g9cQPre4jOnEYC6oAB053fHAlO4z7ivtK3MAqo-m1T63dPedCkUU1LDVJakcGel4GDkFQ0rge1Lt5OKs7Y0Ea/s1600/sweet+paul+party.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 243px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPU4QQ92a6JBOMqHSaycs4MCQ51OtkhYua9S60RjfPJOWxtFszuN-pRb9g9cQPre4jOnEYC6oAB053fHAlO4z7ivtK3MAqo-m1T63dPedCkUU1LDVJakcGel4GDkFQ0rge1Lt5OKs7Y0Ea/s400/sweet+paul+party.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488437662160374194" /></a><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZH0-wFipR29Qgpwgm5weQy8DdBfBZrCuP6k9I_XuAg9SBPHt9Il20w0-Ah4OCuBy3G-ddICnYfRQaZwHJ54P9FsCS7gyXK1BAq9CvQhl_rdyodhLKWX-cTu00yVCxAu_837MgVIplipNu/s400/sweet+paul+cake.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488437672652664978" style="text-align: left; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 331px; height: 400px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"> I do so love the internet and all that it brings!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTsyqGQcFvv-YWymBZg6VwX7fiTw8Wlerzb_Pr2j5cp0i5kXcok-xfZ1IJQdinlGOC9LiA3IIQSzn2i9zioyBTC4kbmEVkhCrawHeOOfbWk_as5y9TAiGxYqEhwr9xyrGyXWvIPsMWwyli/s1600/sweet+paul+cheese+box.jpg"><br /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div></div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-69711949638714950532010-06-19T17:51:00.032+08:002010-07-21T19:27:10.267+08:00A Peek Into My Pantry<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">When we first began to think about our new home and the rooms that we wanted within , not once had it dawned on me to create a separate space for the storage of our better china, linen and silver or to have a designated preparation area for large dinner parties. I mean all of this was supposed to happen inside the kitchen, right? But once the suggestion of adding a Butler's pantry had been made by our architect, I was smitten with the idea!</span><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "> Of course I googled like crazy to come up with a design scheme that would suit and I came across several wonderful images and ideas to guide me on my pursuit of the<i> Ultimate</i> <i>Butler's Pantry</i>- well <i>ultimate</i> to me at least! One of the most enjoyable and informative sources of inspiration came in the form of the refreshing blog <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/">Willow Decor</a>. The posts on the author's Butler's pantry and Kitchen renovation are just incredible , robust with information. Please do check them out <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2008/06/butlers-pantry.html">here</a> and <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-new-butlers-pantry-before-and-after.html">here</a>.</span></div><div><div><div><div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-new-butlers-pantry-before-and-after.html"></a>So here it is! </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://iamadomesticgoddess-acs.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-kitchen-my-vision.html">My penchant for black kitchens</a> lives on in my <i>new Butler's Pantry!</i> I really am happy with the decision to use black to add to the room's sophistication and to transition the space from kitchen to dining room. I do hope that you all like it.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span>A view from the dining room looking in. </div><div><br /><div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvd5CoocE90uR39EvM_PhbgvHJkAh82mRXVhfClemnyuY4WQyM6mnU2ulw1OV7vR9AHj4aRElM9UuiwC0PGz85YFPNZRYCN1F_UZPjaoZi-W0ac30aamAEEb1YN0AmLaLsxmbqE1x1wMsQ/s400/IMG_5301.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484420645403740018" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span>The countertops and backsplash is the same polished Arabescato marble that we used in the kitchen. Bin pulls and knobs courtesy of <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/category/products.jsp?navAction=jump&navCount=3&categoryId=cat1701101">Restoration Hardware</a> and cupboard latches from <a href="http://www.cliffsideind.com/cliffside/">Cliffside Industries</a> as recommended on Willow Decor.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> This shot taken from my kitchen. It's a very narrow space so with my low tech camera it's very hard to get a good wide shot.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkodn-HJqsn5EPzYsO7C6UpS6_HsVD-QResJn_A6tL1He7U48-WP4weIHChCjt4F1J6MoFrQXIsH4lVKUAlEmTMxpNwDpQBZjJuhCBohBPqn4DckM2uYd4yAO7jJvHWkorVaZAepLEt5hM/s1600/IMG_5302.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkodn-HJqsn5EPzYsO7C6UpS6_HsVD-QResJn_A6tL1He7U48-WP4weIHChCjt4F1J6MoFrQXIsH4lVKUAlEmTMxpNwDpQBZjJuhCBohBPqn4DckM2uYd4yAO7jJvHWkorVaZAepLEt5hM/s400/IMG_5302.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484420651843744002" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">On the top, the hanging shelves have glass windows and shelves. One day when I buy a better</div><div style="text-align: center;">camera (and learn how to use it!) I hope to be able to take better shots. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxx5v6XrxRt7G9PGBPbCn5WnTwJ7ud4dB4zeOFlJcqV1dIkxfc1phSx_te7wZgGg-kYxKb-lmsB6p_sXa2mVRu47BSoCVRckQ6Wy-3D7Toh6B_mSmpkw_hABhBxxHvCX768Q_d1Lxw6TX/s400/IMG_5305.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484420663378804226" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvd5CoocE90uR39EvM_PhbgvHJkAh82mRXVhfClemnyuY4WQyM6mnU2ulw1OV7vR9AHj4aRElM9UuiwC0PGz85YFPNZRYCN1F_UZPjaoZi-W0ac30aamAEEb1YN0AmLaLsxmbqE1x1wMsQ/s1600/IMG_5301.JPG"></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-71464609274820910712010-06-03T23:06:00.019+08:002010-06-06T21:55:57.277+08:00Almost There... My Kitchen Preview<div style="text-align: center;">One week in and it almost feels like home!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbyaxdYwPDojObKmqABuwKOrOLkaYAlFla2-3AkU8-mQlWouFZlIPlJyGgXkMRVvJ4_lJYECuHaS-_Dj03FEu7QLMF0AG1dwY558lQa3_ypr7nJbHkcoe820h53CQXfd7_t_vu_32kVohh/s1600/IMG_0850.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FIByQBMVB1fTcMm6KIEGMBB_DDgJKUfWxDxZ165QaK8lZZJOhcL-CAtzyu8vYbmqQwi83N2CArye2zGLoPf8y3QgwICxk1b4gzrXJGYsEpZNZ6y8ddMLh0E46aBAWF3WV87Yploxxe4A/s1600/IMG_0849.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FIByQBMVB1fTcMm6KIEGMBB_DDgJKUfWxDxZ165QaK8lZZJOhcL-CAtzyu8vYbmqQwi83N2CArye2zGLoPf8y3QgwICxk1b4gzrXJGYsEpZNZ6y8ddMLh0E46aBAWF3WV87Yploxxe4A/s400/IMG_0849.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479653251184400418" /></a>A few of you have been sending me messages asking for pictures of the new "crib". Everything else is still a mess but I have sorted through the 40 boxes or so that belong to the kitchen . Please excuse the pictures as I took them on my iphone but here's a glimpse of our favorite room!<div><br /></div><div> The butler's pantry is the room off the top right. I can't seem to get a good shot of it just yet.<br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbyaxdYwPDojObKmqABuwKOrOLkaYAlFla2-3AkU8-mQlWouFZlIPlJyGgXkMRVvJ4_lJYECuHaS-_Dj03FEu7QLMF0AG1dwY558lQa3_ypr7nJbHkcoe820h53CQXfd7_t_vu_32kVohh/s400/IMG_0850.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479653622852184562" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div>Another angle taken in the evening. The door on the right leads to the service area.</div><div><br /></div><div>And the other side , our breakfast nook. It looks really bare, I know. It will take some time to adorn. I have three bar stools on the way for the center island and some blinds for the windows, but I'll still need some more accessories. All in good time I suppose.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscBpbKeeaT1jnhInwU8FN6F7KERVt-mgOt6QundGACE3VrjKOFKbnwXsjbUVA18GQkynt9vx61i6QvwQHNnfqDUHZ5NyrLzgTDAVWiVqwvWXYX73a4EAOnyn3EneQ3SCCD20seKcIvWA-/s400/IMG_0852.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479653629634913010" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you enjoy this sneak peak.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I promise to take some better pictures soon and describe everything in more detail. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Meanwhile, the rest of my house beckons for immediate attention!</div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-68637795341243743802010-05-26T10:40:00.011+08:002010-06-03T23:06:14.464+08:00Flame Tree at Amorsolo Open House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTNJ2c_DkGsqq88WXmpnUV-hGJOVkTD9F-H19J1jLdIpx3l7AiMV0Jks4PAPM_sSerdIHwe3QQaPuUjac1PiFoov3MvtRguPVp-v-qH1r8YfkfBmUAp3NWIx7L0iwvIALYOq3KI1nGsmh/s1600/Flame+Tree+at+Amorsolo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTNJ2c_DkGsqq88WXmpnUV-hGJOVkTD9F-H19J1jLdIpx3l7AiMV0Jks4PAPM_sSerdIHwe3QQaPuUjac1PiFoov3MvtRguPVp-v-qH1r8YfkfBmUAp3NWIx7L0iwvIALYOq3KI1nGsmh/s400/Flame+Tree+at+Amorsolo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475415205850856098" /></a><br /><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">“Flame Tree at Amorsolo invites you to a fun Summer Soiree gathering of unique artwork, delectable goodies for the most discerning palette, handmade crafts and wearable art, the best products and styling tips to keep your tresses in tip-top shape during the hot days of summer, and much more!”</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">If you have time on 1 June, please do drop by from 8am-4pm. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I’ll be there with my <a href="http://iamadomesticgoddess-acs.blogspot.com/2010/05/to-market-to-market.html">French inspired rolling market basket</a> and plate of goodies to share! Coffee, Tea and other refreshments will also be served. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I hope to see you!</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:14.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-2755657373735489202010-05-22T09:47:00.045+08:002010-05-25T11:07:28.027+08:00To Market, To Market!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs18Pmp5QD9MBazXh-mB1Wko3h_EE2qkBHYfwIZT9xd3_PxcMExqXIYP2-QlxARX6frNOLxsjhqVHAJzhzQVDKEzxqwuaRnuE8Om_uvTYwB13t_VIcPfgqcO4pEgVOGb2fmC_e0EJ04nkm/s1600/market+basket.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;">I'll let you in on a little secret. I am dazzled by all things French.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A few years back I became particularly obsessed with a French market basket. </div><div style="text-align: center;">A rolling "panier" for weekend sojourns to my local "marche".</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, my Francophilia can be very annoying!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinii2aiDN-vG8GTRxz9Q6GHrdP2sN5gX-eej6jpmIoTUqglBBFplqKEPXKI-3duF-o3V2Dq7LZiikbkWWo-fwKmiSHk2UJeK9_ZqSDrI2wFoygIw_PCcLxT1GoHMM1cV3k8nmtXYhdR56E/s400/farmersMrktbskt2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474369778290630290" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div>For weeks I romanticized . Hundreds of images filled my head of me and my environment conscious style of marketing . Gathering my fruit , vegetables, flowers and other Farmer's market goodies with such European Flair !</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg30LGjsnDtUsztUliH_eaNkXwjuekRLwA9BPMecx28IygdzCbQrUcn_1kAqp-zcc0rxRZh7qen27x4lWKl56BpEiFTOaNoGrGUZWbAObCbTLm0Rt3x5Iml61n52zOBE5pjN74uJnmj4NWH/s400/Wicker+Market+Basket+on+wheels+-+Ro+Mag+Cover.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474791624227776018" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 305px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">So very, very Continental Chic. <i>I had to have one!</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I searched on line and while I found a few suppliers in both the United States and France, I could not find a realistic and cost efficient way to ship it to this part of the world. Here are some of the items I found:</div><div><br /></div><div> From <a href="http://mothology.com/wwillow.htm">mothology</a>,</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnvLjdRZDpEZVQuxqjlaWwf5MTAvki91TFuMhFHQrHcm13ExumZqykcVqcLov9vtx24pjjzax7U9BpcxY64d9YqKJnd8T79yUi0F1UMgUf4SgNFFgJ9FWEwzL4RryeYTGsdDoobcxK-Zq1/s400/PicMarkWineBsks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474370902576344546" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 347px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Over at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45272691/french-rolling-wicker-flea-market">Etsy from my pink cottage</a>,</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMSgtX2ZgmrLfhYq3sTgdjjX73A98h_e0V344obUH-SvzF3zau_0KoLMNTOed9dC6RvIK0l11Rjie78OyxjIoZm53uI82MA01cRyJGd_GIxadstAvCOHV6tiRtr52UlF3yiLXHfdgxYIaQ/s400/il_430xN.138957177.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474372526411416354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div> And finally, from the <a href="http://frenchbasketeer.com/">French Basketeer</a>. This rolling cart is without a doubt absolutely gorgeous and judging from the way it looks, extremely well made. I loved everything about the basket except the $360 price tag! I understand it is made in Burgundy from a 3rd generation basketry and caning family. The quality , authenticity and detail is sublime.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOx4br_lM4l1zSFgDVn4QDTsTH9g-jc2j6p6_DMw9b-39tVTOmxa_eRm_NYu_gY-hRo0IFpgZQ8owbK7J3r1aFgcF2b0tp_r6bx6yyXxUdld1V1hu1_MJHzB_p85yfkYvk2C2yspTM3QsG/s400/Picture+226.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474795196992739826" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div>But unfortunately it was over what I would be willing to pay for <i>my rolling Panier. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; ">Not to mention, if I had bought it and attempted to send it to Manila, the basket would have cost over $500! So again, a no go and the basket idea was shelved.</span></i></div><div><br /></div><div>Fast forward to early 2010.</div><div>One afternoon as I was reading through my daily dose of blogs. I came across a giveaway at <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/">Cote de Texas</a>. To my delight, they were running <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/2010/01/cote-de-texas-french-giveaway.html">a giveaway of a French Basketeer rolling basket.</a> I rationalized that if I won the basket, then I could justify the shipping cost. I entered the contest but alas, did not emerge as the lucky winner.</div><div><br /></div><div> It was time to take matters into my own hands ! Afterall, the Philippines exports millions of dollars worth of baskets each year, there had to be a local manufacturer that could make me one.</div><div><br /></div><div>Turns out I was right!</div><div><br /></div><div>Last April I chance upon a large and very well established basket company at the<a href="http://www.manilafame.com/en/"> Manila F.A.M.E</a> exhibit. They work with many local and indigenous fibers and with different types of leather. Their young creative director fresh from spending a few years studying in London and coincidentally <i>third generation basket maker in the Philippines, </i> was very eager to take on my project. I sent a few reference photos and then gave her carte blanche to play with the design . </div><div><br /></div><div> She added a few bells and whistles. </div><div>A recycled leather handle, </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEqwk0Ir9KzegXfNxIr3IOzYfeDIWT3MBtyFbusrkeqkuvosG6_ovyVmd77FVGZSKM9Q0Viq3VvLk6cWNilzSNJnN2nirob7telC1ZKSizXXbwuxCzqJIAPHoOxnGtwQPGgplrsGzZdaI/s400/market+basket+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474797389115928578" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 174px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div> and a fully detachable denim liner, also trimmed with the same leather .</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjypo4bbc4VXHBjoQyYMEJpk8j9riVobpPIozF2Fid3E8G18H5kGYPEvmgvgiU_36dtPb5Pw45aQmhA9CEdylXCscWEzusUYQ1CVFcZ21WiZ6QKubQkAQQzWG8EG544ct7Lx-VtjrE1hnyA/s400/market+basket+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474797390521958562" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 360px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">And here it is! Isn't it fantastic?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wHyt1xeNsOtvfKLRrVi00tiwvQ3e-13Ajnsm6nID-unHRQUDu35f3xfeflOjFKzZGfY3lXuG22zkRlqywa41nSNqXut-mjC2WIrVdQE8BaZc53g9Wf9JYOGNRl8p8xoT1V7SMvqlS-ys/s400/market+basket+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474798334762924130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Drop me a note if you would like to order one. I am trying to make a minimum and need a few more interested parties. I am selling them for US$100 and they will be ready for pickup right here in Manila by August. They are not cheap but I believe they are a wonderful value.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "> Believe me, I have certainly done my homework and shopped around!</span></span></div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-16062023900112748052010-05-12T07:25:00.054+08:002010-05-14T21:25:26.529+08:00Tablescapes<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>To say I am busy would be an understatement. Thirteen days until we move and our house is no where near to being livable. My husband is stressed and he is never stressed . And while there are probably 100 other things I could be doing right now, I am determined on publishing this post.</div><div><br /></div><div>When I need to calm down and unwind I read magazines. Not books, magazines. Lots of them. These days, with the million and one things going on, I feel as if I could spend the whole day browsing through my various shelter publications. One of my favorite things to stumble upon while skimming through the pages are tablescapes . The stillness of someone else's life in progress is something I find to be extremely relaxing, soothing even.</div><div><br /></div><div> So please join me today in my quest for calm.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE3DTal8kOhjrjTZXF2cdf3l4eiHFHEzjSsc-t9X5n7EqUjyGRcjaqqBYv29KybCWo80Kk4TbWBcc3NLZNIJpbLeuM6gvP7_uQmJNPCEBiwa2WEN-Z5UmqqjLCIAI9QkN10WpZUWWpq8Ik/s400/2-crisp-entry-dec0907-xlg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470161649026024194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px; " /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> </span></span></span></span>A composition created by a curatorial eye.</div><div><br /></div></span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5IR6gWBz7ocWplJzFHpnacVzdmRW-aJZCPBkI0qvmM8umBqa40JMJwh6gOlP8_KK2fJn3IgKs48CcVxNwZveZ7-r2jUCP9EDsnSIoAyKgEyqwwUKDa7SdKC8f7bJuX3Z-dW2-9awpN4is/s400/image141_thumb.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470159068706061666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 319px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;">A space that is layered and complex, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDDOUI0YF2XrvlsP1ZXxTDH2PV88MGEJ5DNVwAtx09h74UXe77Ck6MmqESndR3BzdpK5HF7um7L0lCDJL2FCChMEglMKW6Xv5Gx-omwZ7IREw4Rj1-vWc_cgyJSvRhjS9qdSfclO6wBDyK/s400/image_thumb2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470165985267462850" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVDqD6MZP1ZSjhzNKQJ4dif8fRpiKb5ZN7siv0YZgUUWU3K_4GGHyOYAcBLFpIjUnhG0gf9o6OHa6rmcGccqXffW1_-5isRXjkA2Q69l4pHVXFhheyO_6bo1pYmVNrlaQN0vo26Km8wM8/s1600/outdoor+dining.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">that only reveals itself slowly over time.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBy6c6xRZJ-8TTWNLP40DPYxe0CNifo6-w_0FAuA8bAOHFtY0vFdZyPcR1_B9KYaQxRyzt495nRfN_S9gq9JpGBZnDpTLZyqbe6UFexQ7HED4ptENq6PiSBy19oy18BbbOp2Fu75Me6SQ3/s400/gasl_peter_dunham_08.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470164366989062066" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 354px; height: 375px; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span>Organized , comforting and decorative clutter,</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiealssgOmI_dTvaIfjz3zNvMi1DT-kMjwkmfioP9CRhIjXAbud47QPIPXZZ7t8sq4GxyC54JFKUpPnwlIF6uMJc3pKu-Dg1HJ4rshhHgz9Hgiis64dT5ayAJYOk9PlcHQSdC65Wl0i8jvD/s1600/wine+cellar.jpg"></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05KRgRmZ487L4JmEk3Rfg3Vlvl8uAA1FPPTDVvQKC-jyxkC5eLGWfdLToQ65Ot6cjFGXWTmgu4GZoFsidMAfYzmPIuYAwvPmFVFEYt090EMLfjcRsB4jY1iri1lPRthlWP4cehtUTWeBa/s400/Snap10_thumb1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470160096590083874" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 321px; " /></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>reflective of the inhabitants consuming passions.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiealssgOmI_dTvaIfjz3zNvMi1DT-kMjwkmfioP9CRhIjXAbud47QPIPXZZ7t8sq4GxyC54JFKUpPnwlIF6uMJc3pKu-Dg1HJ4rshhHgz9Hgiis64dT5ayAJYOk9PlcHQSdC65Wl0i8jvD/s1600/wine+cellar.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwbt3_XNlsnCUqOlZh1ATpWduBi7LBIRatqrhmECCwcTOXdxV3HN2zPSBq77oyf_FrU5PpCpagZ8hVNGp0TiVDdc39mvd7-RIUzXtBOEeheMScx8JnXh8URxVo-0TUJf1m2YHBikxU5PVb/s400/IMG_4073.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470165128795341970" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>A beguiling mix of the modern and the familiar.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiealssgOmI_dTvaIfjz3zNvMi1DT-kMjwkmfioP9CRhIjXAbud47QPIPXZZ7t8sq4GxyC54JFKUpPnwlIF6uMJc3pKu-Dg1HJ4rshhHgz9Hgiis64dT5ayAJYOk9PlcHQSdC65Wl0i8jvD/s1600/wine+cellar.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlu45d6NEeI53QBb4LaTFEFX5gn2_AfI7PeqNyeqLkgRTAFIleWxkKOLM248DV7iEdNjRkTBeDBsQ2HrysNVgkN9y5aDynz1J6JJonN1Adg76iAgzzW3NjN3NCkxVJF0-XAALhr3YT5Yd8/s400/IMG_4074.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470164936370141922" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiealssgOmI_dTvaIfjz3zNvMi1DT-kMjwkmfioP9CRhIjXAbud47QPIPXZZ7t8sq4GxyC54JFKUpPnwlIF6uMJc3pKu-Dg1HJ4rshhHgz9Hgiis64dT5ayAJYOk9PlcHQSdC65Wl0i8jvD/s1600/wine+cellar.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"></a><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>A room filled with vernacular furniture and objects that </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>were once carefully edited but now lay casually forgotten. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlV9PcnuWPDF7BAU_VsSdB9jKRWO4KoGOvek8UUT_o1pwzS4KphEHiG74joji1yz8G1xshkzdpdn9BEFocRmI3dc-4fySMYujeKaMOIkanw_pqqAv3nzyHtZULIHMhZYMsruCU0S3sxJkC/s400/image114_thumb.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470168305669288178" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></span> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>A space that projects soul , because you can't buy ambience.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQkCs0vDqIuJVdiwy0fgJXY_bI47NlDspU3GxnipjMnstGhcOnKmuXoJs0Kw-tRnsupCNEBVvesh1iQGTJ3ctRJTEgWWiIA6lG4YYAJObFjsCB5pvJ-eal30GNTGlf1pf5-Zx6wU8VKJNT/s1600/vervoodt+kitchen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQkCs0vDqIuJVdiwy0fgJXY_bI47NlDspU3GxnipjMnstGhcOnKmuXoJs0Kw-tRnsupCNEBVvesh1iQGTJ3ctRJTEgWWiIA6lG4YYAJObFjsCB5pvJ-eal30GNTGlf1pf5-Zx6wU8VKJNT/s400/vervoodt+kitchen.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470211698442622578" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>You can only hope to create it over time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvlxbV5M99DVixaoFoQpPZVwEe-5mlW0em57w7zU5lbo4RoGPdKflzLaCY7ffzXpFn9-v3Um3oF81mxx-zXVvWPVFRuxLbWApiCpw-8xyhI3ECWwQ-CeaDkGmC5eGvloarklnb_dbGocI/s1600/3899360611_1e6c9e7d2e_o.jpg"></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); 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margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 400px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>in every room,<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvlxbV5M99DVixaoFoQpPZVwEe-5mlW0em57w7zU5lbo4RoGPdKflzLaCY7ffzXpFn9-v3Um3oF81mxx-zXVvWPVFRuxLbWApiCpw-8xyhI3ECWwQ-CeaDkGmC5eGvloarklnb_dbGocI/s1600/3899360611_1e6c9e7d2e_o.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAZ3PfYbutcP5Sv-Y8zSgvvLyDG6R3h8FE53WY1owa92wKVmpDWMPX5UEDBNCwxLexN9Y3wJbKdHn_OYIRJA0VZbWTsTNL6_wR6hTW_qCl_4a2j1Bics00shcXUcuuMTl8QVqmhc4KzQ-/s400/Picture+37.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470158767224062146" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 245px; " /></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>every space, </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvlxbV5M99DVixaoFoQpPZVwEe-5mlW0em57w7zU5lbo4RoGPdKflzLaCY7ffzXpFn9-v3Um3oF81mxx-zXVvWPVFRuxLbWApiCpw-8xyhI3ECWwQ-CeaDkGmC5eGvloarklnb_dbGocI/s1600/3899360611_1e6c9e7d2e_o.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvlxbV5M99DVixaoFoQpPZVwEe-5mlW0em57w7zU5lbo4RoGPdKflzLaCY7ffzXpFn9-v3Um3oF81mxx-zXVvWPVFRuxLbWApiCpw-8xyhI3ECWwQ-CeaDkGmC5eGvloarklnb_dbGocI/s400/3899360611_1e6c9e7d2e_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470170036153569778" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>both inside ,<br /><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); 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Months of planning .Weeks of preparation . Days of shopping, packing and wrapping . The entire time I was luxuriating in the process.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">All leading up to the celebration of another year!</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">First up, a <i>Sweet Treat Table</i> for my sweet girl!</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"> </div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"> </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1rMYua6B3IHZ4-J7Iv7a6352TvzQDsI1m21sSiC_zfuu3elNz9vo7ThWjuTkFwjWjXTp5es-zc55bGKs2gybH5M-RkyNRZUgq-RrS9pZrPGOn1k2aY8Mnnk2b9fVLe80OHfc3RsxhFc2/s1600/AUD_0034.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465411762957861154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1rMYua6B3IHZ4-J7Iv7a6352TvzQDsI1m21sSiC_zfuu3elNz9vo7ThWjuTkFwjWjXTp5es-zc55bGKs2gybH5M-RkyNRZUgq-RrS9pZrPGOn1k2aY8Mnnk2b9fVLe80OHfc3RsxhFc2/s400/AUD_0034.jpg" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Another angle...<br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464995046041035602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZQhHQU18wd_oeyw8ai9MnY2-W2z8IZ-s5JwIPh67mUs0-I0xVR2qGYwj51SiXNqEJo_4LJP4AZIXSq9cB8tDS752ALUXEOjH5TPjl3fd6ZSfl-MraqYFDEBEfevjfakGwD_0QcV4fA6u/s400/AUD_0013.jpg" /></span><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div>And a profile shot!<br /><br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464998678283229394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY9NWipVuHaCP7im4sUi1m7RwpTFeo7qmrPxOpRd5yH9q6b3wUnEHihfVe5r0KaxLqoGKMTmGCIx8xItSboevvl1SXaGMTFVKhDxYDBRwgfIPeNzkEP-XwZ2WvY7Uqz6noj10bOAQE66lu/s400/AUD_0038.jpg" /></span><br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span">Our gorgeous cake took center stage and was made by no other than our very own Marta Matute from<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6666;"> </span><a href="http://www.martascakes.com.ph/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6666;">Marta's Cakes</span></a>. I had decided on pink and gold as the color theme weeks ago. I also love cameos and had that incorporated into the design. The cameo on the banner, cake, and cookies were inspired by the same frame of her invitation. Notice the flower on the top of the cake. Look familiar?</span></span></div><br /><div> </div><br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="color:#000000;"></span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464996291129652642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdHslltliTAFs0WwME0xyLQDZj8oi9_WOp6ovYHM8YosLBGCM0yYvZseO0bKZEyEIplO-ZM9GjHVq__DwiiNtt9iC7N7_kB9-snNB4H_mDvO0dI_0b1Mn0fXBdFmUctRUg_STwnNeORxu6/s400/AUD_0025.jpg" /></span><br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span">The table's treat selection included strawberry flavored everything. From marshmallows, Sticko wafers, Pocky pretzels, to mentos and different gummy candy . It was a berry explosion!</span></span></div><br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></span> </div><br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464995611452365330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pikf741AOUrEfn36-shE1VXsb6PBEZMZ-GhZet0LEwLnVeoW6gww9D5X1Igl8FXAXJLtGztwgSL3yjHbQL9aheWyY3omxW3eRQDEF1Tl3uUxMUDwnilnOnEJEJnB74-W8RE1Rix4NCkJ/s400/AUD_0020.jpg" /></span>We also had polvoron wrapped in pink tissue paper and pink meringues.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464996305374564114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjNmYMgoNg0QJS7vtT0cLe1spfhIlJCKC9bt7A0c2q7cX22kGzE3ls3Q6jHP1hHhb_LEZDylgPGZK5EVbOkVxkivxPK3lCpZFUd9aGMjYBOcNYQDVCrGx2o-_c7tvE5IVYvKBkRxHKkD02/s400/AUD_0027.jpg" /></span></div><br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span">For the baked confectionary, we had cookies, cupcakes, petit fours, madeleines and an old time favorite of mine, coconut macaroons-yum!</span></span></div><br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464995599359233666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhOvmtvCPhnFgneUPUDLgvTBtjjgXMKU96lNovk1hNVM9FNC7vZrnJTus7_xlm-tOTjfge-zt1C-i26mIqRUx3eKX4VLniNLXwD9cLtWycOJ1YWNPPpfjhuH9Vz2w60zWBoy534vPQuLB/s400/AUD_0014.jpg" /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; " class="Apple-style-span">Look at the detail of the cupcakes! The toppers were sugar filigree in pink and gold and were extremely delicate. I broke a few while setting up . Lucky for me Marta sent extras.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464996962156935986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi1RSXPUutAdZA6x7dTxzzdirls4uni2Y-aPr7r7eZEbv_WcmGy3a18YGRvRmDcnJpkiGdAKtIB-KMb9KL-2sRz3qRUd7AkYWTbbB07TO_K6aFttiWDzB65yM615Sz5xJXmmluosAeSJDo/s400/AUD_0032.jpg" /></span>My<i> Petit Fours</i> were more like <i><b>Maxi</b> Fours</i>, they were so big. Larger than an average cupcake but still they were delicious.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464996286559911330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-lFw8BfArhk3xqDYviNfx2TucgKyrtFFddWSzeV4o_Jqq9bJ8EJImVVre3l7lNwCYiR3K00UcHoxojgitGHloM0DWjlg1Opj_yGJgDhoJztyuXNXIP_3m4Gy5GMaCSlVKTJSx5cWkARjQ/s400/AUD_0024.jpg" /></span> Madeleines courtesy of <a href="http://www.munchpunch.com/restaurants/branches/489.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCCCC;">Kookie Korner</span></a>, as were the meringues and polvoron.</div><div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465429911053785586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTk8UhJRJOlruLtOzc9lKQtWQluptabTlyktKJGwMyGcp2l8ibJf3FpYZvO_VGYRW3FrCuMnrQQMvNgB_B09fCJDJ_9jCM-gppB03AtZSM8cJ2EDFjaO-qpE0n5jL2tJpz9L1MBqreowZe/s400/AUD_0022.jpg" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"></span> </div><span class="Apple-style-span">And coconut macaroons by Kookie Korner too! </span><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465429919980545538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20ZMwneXJAsuAYSkusvJXU4Ilsqc92kZ3DlCuPclN3_sRbYC6V1HqaGQlMBoohyphenhyphenLDtCG_5rxAaeQCuFv5eLVDKoE_ILwJuJWnUUuCs0TBoWhYeReFMvtQkc8rIpVeyS4AZEZazdwXmPIR/s400/AUD_0015.jpg" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span>I had little paper bags made so the children could collect their goodies in.</span></div><br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"></span></span> </div><br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464998659959930274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIReP9QG4OAy2mVaE-vJ1ngxdWfo96lDZn5AIFah7EL9ln1r4dMStaHW3Bg-ANZPgEICd-XeHv-LnoIE9JLnC4iVubmnnIv_R-JY57m2jii5ypoY2sZiHuc8t8Wc7l-d5be0FC2KW2Gnyf/s400/AUD_0050.jpg" /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"></span></span></div><br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span">On the children's tables we laid out their party hats and had <a href="http://www.goldilocks.com.ph/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFCCCC;">Goldilocks</span></a> caramel popcorn in retro aluminum pails. We also had little bags of strawberry yogurt pretzels and jam filled biscuits for the children to munch on while they were playing games and partaking in the planned entertainment.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"></span><img style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 240px; display: block; height: 360px; cursor: pointer; " id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464999956023982418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvFeVgJxWS1hr5_roSY5PFl1y-HPrIdgRxyN7tdZyEU9buVIBoyPSlcXVLuX6cVqLGkmpX7ck9UWYLrCxTJFup6EydaCiKdl0kP3QigUFdYsGWf8OIlA_IYpz3ToBjM2dcK4lnAimZvqL/s400/AUD_0065.jpg" /></span></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464999951166370818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40JiTkBQcPNMhw4OLYPAR9OUilqwwTJE9Tb-RlSy6gzWQUnRdfYGcWYd9dxjGsDfJHya-m7vzBVhXNjBVJH1nwbiPVb6h6ie52LL00GBQfaNSFsnCe4Dwj2jNptvNN1gMDIzJ5UZV8G4r/s400/AUD_0053.jpg" /></span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">As the children arrived, they were given coloring sheets and some other art supplies so they could make their own Wild Thing mask. They later used these masks to role play during the story telling.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465412829193016690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrI3hg3kWWSLNEVyn7_rqKL3y8HqpEfrIL-HlTiV5JqtDTLxo8HAMn08OTcIC94iNAlPupIxKKs22pUexBoyrdJ1gEWj507iLGp6_v6Ih9prepylpAmjeqV_GzpWJ1zpyA3t1gSsYfweXq/s400/AUD_0090.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465415892441215602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2F5xZCNH1Yo-LkvjZpi_FFhTKxb-NaG9TTNDytnV3mpDmI0_C_2GJzCSw82JDWaRDxSAWO-xTcl6tzVd46CMl02zczlWNsK4Pu0J_GVJfxg4pf8KXDmiDQ5jTcesxy331ja8PRTXoHcwO/s400/AUD_0123.jpg" /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">We had an interactive story telling and shadow puppet play of <strong><em>Where the Wild Things Are </em></strong>by <em>Maurice Sendak</em>, told and created by the teachers from <a href="http://www.welovemymasterpiece.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6666;">My Masterpiece Movement.</span></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"> </span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465416864974726850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVtWPHG2alQzNrT8UJD4NRtIbGwF-0LToIuQrazsPcT48Nb1djSNuz3l1AM9paif0BejU22HhOJ95ESmu_MoaQKRP0l0JiVyjlE6ABzFWtqNHQ1B6N-_htoWtzAKZipJFRt00d9qTFrD6L/s400/AUD_0151.jpg" /></span><br /></span></span></div>The book was read to a shadow puppet play . I must say, the story teller and her assistants did a great job in holding the children's attention for almost an hour!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465416856621393586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDP6QkK5HDI01tL-X8iKGIU1gG9xS8NffBXkPfXP7BREyiWAPwebMNCBQ4X7Byv3NcN8vCI-aI5Jau3arcysYfTNIjW2QvBkUeX9om49WxProIL4sydwozAfkBS7iDeh-nw3kvIv18vbt0/s400/AUD_0147.jpg" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 360px; display: block; height: 240px; cursor: pointer; " /></span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Roarrrr with The Wild Things!!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465427715220153362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKXrf5ppyNfLhzP59KR4pG1alw3v1o9JRXZDsqTrusFnoKSfi5eovy3aFRpN0iXhD_V8tNa9feOzGlqI9ZfcJY3kBNtnD6P5DZhOE39Yvm2KS8OZcoePShWba6MA3146uKpF_NdGMU1mYa/s400/AUD_0080.jpg" /></span></span></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465415897074713602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtv6BsgjeRk1skiI9wwwkDR7OynosJDZObusFFSrroinOduUO4DqLHLSCD1jkhLnrsehm0GLduaF3h2WOKyTf9nGWo_c31-GSiePAfoAWgljUiWy4RI9ncVyATco-vhYglkFroIvAciLDR/s400/AUD_0130.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">The shadow play begins with the coronation of the celebrant!</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"></span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465000451158005234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK04ij31QbT8zZhXIe-ynqO-PTiZhcOZs25TBl2pGPYpE5mqL4UD13i-9mH783vMN6N2W62WuWr-sKJD4JCPNUl4Kwo3F-RkMcJwxckKUamF_ruFMKgfT4uMcVoMjokIhugbQz3USrg2jT/s400/AUD_0214.jpg" /></span>Children were active participants in the activity.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwOrv2pnX93EPzG2mz3Fhtc_-g5YxOX39kCdRyDGWdUbtPYEDl5dYH9ylWwm9yDnZ62sFN9SO1pEgL1Cnz5cOZ7nKClHHZ8mna37XrYXGZ8L-ORVBJzwZCpumcTpSrXzbLiNiKA3Ym7JiE/s1600/AUD_0185.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465000280266881234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwOrv2pnX93EPzG2mz3Fhtc_-g5YxOX39kCdRyDGWdUbtPYEDl5dYH9ylWwm9yDnZ62sFN9SO1pEgL1Cnz5cOZ7nKClHHZ8mna37XrYXGZ8L-ORVBJzwZCpumcTpSrXzbLiNiKA3Ym7JiE/s400/AUD_0185.jpg" /></a></div><p><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465417915626228114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg464vqg2DzSXwdQoUMfh-LWT-xTwupZXzHXNx_Qh8j2qMzIQa3ph5LIoWQ258r4OfPYOQ2D99TddISI71NhvRx2Rh2h1Q7EIkGkH_HP1u4trsb_Ia8MMFzpZfhaxaLa9j26YGfukr5lNdj/s400/AUD_0191.jpg" /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc8P6ANHP1j3oSLVV7PKhmtOgazdSbkqeQbMjFLBqaRwb38MN7fsVF-OYWg8LaqlV8jbV2dQ7X3qJuIGcE-HHtUSWxMOSNmxW_3dLhhlYU-aimRnE03GuQJDxcHEphQ9giDS71f4lGbceq/s1600/AUD_0163.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465000276190877890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc8P6ANHP1j3oSLVV7PKhmtOgazdSbkqeQbMjFLBqaRwb38MN7fsVF-OYWg8LaqlV8jbV2dQ7X3qJuIGcE-HHtUSWxMOSNmxW_3dLhhlYU-aimRnE03GuQJDxcHEphQ9giDS71f4lGbceq/s400/AUD_0163.jpg" /></a>After the story telling, they all played Pass the Parcel and got ready to start another Wild Thing inspired activity.</p><p><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465000705215431586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9e5plsHcOAEGtEYSf58X3ifw7P7sYKCcPI3E_z66SrZHndtQjAFXXmDp7PfydX63nmszU2JhlApIEQdOBmzbrgP5aw_kbAB6uXxQXh-LkYcHMnBDW69S2TB1BSd7miE9Kbjxqnho7b7TM/s400/AUD_0230.jpg" /></span></p><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Audrey insisted on having a Pass the Parcel. Really, who doesn't love this game?</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Everyone's a winner!</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465417923417489090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihInBuNqLT_E_5EW2kSHAoyVuMAXJrxVDADVfcF3PtKrZvvXSF9Y7pxCj7Zo0B2mX9EVB-A-fxN2zgyhvZyVG3WnKIcfwbQnyzu6FEoxeDosT3xAyHtYARhkck-sT-lWZq_ZcyIynRYco3/s400/AUD_0233.jpg" /></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Up next, the My Masterpiece artists created a mural with much involvement from the audience. They began by tracing some children and then started to draw . </span></div></span></span></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465000887646738610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8AeA1UZu9uG31yaH7xFce_vo4YP50XobzReKV_rMgFO6TBmDpHFX2kmHYaD-2oGtB9d6ywhKHN-FCq1HqHm1c5-ufqzObHEZVuGrlVpIgAILwgM6Vy084XJU0QdMoV-sgxpYE-1pwx5M/s400/AUD_0220.jpg" /></span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465000891122631506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2ofDpFcMoE2N3kvi7GAQGujudqOa-cN2R4XR6vxEEkJfZPNE5rRHQxtxmzJ4fPb_7ZMgrHtJ9Soef8Qx1FOLIwccjxWUBK1BHXP8OMplsozkO3sJPUXqxJmzvQN1vgal11AB1w-gkFzg/s400/AUD_0219.jpg" /></span></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">They even incorporated a game of"pin the tail on the wild thing" and had all the children finger paint the color on to the mural. I wish I had pictures of the children painting but I think my photographer was afraid to get to close to a bunch of screaming 5 year olds and their finger painting fingers! Not that I could blame him.</span></span></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div>The end result!<br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465425771061117618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg340Y-9bdWiee9yS_cGmHq3jUGHoBX_kjRzca33RhhfJt08dCesiP61qArsWUdJjV9m5smDXgRLo2wwpZIzEJJ5Qh8oo_y7iMfYlpgZkOA6u0HmQ9v9kOH2T8gDcqa6akuExwM6IgWxwqj/s400/AUD_0258.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; " class="Apple-style-span">When the games were over, it was present time. I let her open five presents and then we brought the rest of her loot home to open and play with over the next few days.</span></div><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span> </span></span></span></div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"></span></span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465001359765506274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6xeHOScFMf-m8v8uUzXE8i0h2y0cpAPBW8GZ1MhBayP8dWv5BJ35L6kAoK0yGldwlkw6u3DGj9WXc0d9IaVGYiLXnM8YzR84dtQuLB0HjFiSm3mfFnsLtMPuBPabyY0Y1FY8vi9JjsoHI/s400/AUD_0303.jpg" /></span>Audrey is one lucky girl! </div><div><br /></div><div>She too had a little something for everyone to take on their way home.<br /><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFVXelSRnXDAnnlEl1Fkzy6GQu2cQXJoS7mRuTMor5ikkcEPwthFdIzA0bAwCN_Teo0fVoyxH_HwdYK1sBy5AIf9hCe-RcLLFQVQkYj3bslNkvjEdjRPxwIhUXNzOj7uuFobvguPgSDkM/s1600/AUD_0256.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465001685538920850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFVXelSRnXDAnnlEl1Fkzy6GQu2cQXJoS7mRuTMor5ikkcEPwthFdIzA0bAwCN_Teo0fVoyxH_HwdYK1sBy5AIf9hCe-RcLLFQVQkYj3bslNkvjEdjRPxwIhUXNzOj7uuFobvguPgSDkM/s400/AUD_0256.jpg" /></a></p><p><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">It was a tiring afternoon (week!) but if my little Audrey had a great time, then it was all worth it.<br /></span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465417928849235986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv852DbMSqpzlxQLBAhDiguSjHIgjC9U9BYO2umH0YTY9TZ6waGJPDTFQvh-7ckPx3mPeFFOGZND4htGZ1BYZI4ficG77PKgaV6YjBtDyB95pv5vIs9TimEXrqH8LKFT5SyDS1dTTM57Un/s400/AUD_0131.JPG" /></span></p>And judging from the pictures, I think she did!</div><div>My little wild thing!<br /><p><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); 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The attention to detail is utterly inspiring. Eds shared with me that her sister wanted to incorporate a yellow theme into the celebration to show their family's support for Philippine presidential candidate Noynoy Aquino. For those of you who are not familiar with Philippine politics, yellow has been the official color of the Aquino family since the assasination of Benigno Aquino Sr. in 1983. Noynoy's mother, the former President Corazon Aquino always wore yellow and for millions of Filipinos yellow is a symbol of hope, courage and peace.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopJRApvomUlfXVtxDl9WpztoZxoYeK0AH9Uf7B5O7i0Ifq0nQlDNC5ufwwtQUugbPXWdF6ZDhkS8lqD-WgkKn3yWnSf1E4m0u55jxaBuHtb-qA2E09OvUCi4F2H-I7JXAzigayv84reZy/s1600/lucca+8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopJRApvomUlfXVtxDl9WpztoZxoYeK0AH9Uf7B5O7i0Ifq0nQlDNC5ufwwtQUugbPXWdF6ZDhkS8lqD-WgkKn3yWnSf1E4m0u55jxaBuHtb-qA2E09OvUCi4F2H-I7JXAzigayv84reZy/s400/lucca+8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459293469587333090" /></a><div>As always, presentation is paramount. And don't think the perfect backdrop by <a href="http://www.globalpinoy.com/ch/ch_nationalartists_sub.php?name=Arturo%20R.%20Luz&category=Visual%20Arts">Arturo Luz</a> goes unnoticed!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXG8H7VnzZ1v-98kdbNCXh3BSjCUuIuRyeosLosCIJl45G27WkrKyogFIOkeNkSiMFcj01mujN8MXQiestr1iOQ5gR9HgU0BYL4ZsVRUYleOgHKlRBVbO4C16SIe01vaqFHSWZ1l2_Xik/s1600/lucca+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXG8H7VnzZ1v-98kdbNCXh3BSjCUuIuRyeosLosCIJl45G27WkrKyogFIOkeNkSiMFcj01mujN8MXQiestr1iOQ5gR9HgU0BYL4ZsVRUYleOgHKlRBVbO4C16SIe01vaqFHSWZ1l2_Xik/s400/lucca+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459292989175151010" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The snacks are simple and familiar but everything seems so special when repackaged in an intricate and personal way.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMjHsPHOjoxcX9eR1tkbPk5XHnahU9IuVmMTRjqxeEGq5MSDKaEot3uHDaRAzAolhUZ8m3n6fuikxvfP0-MJW-b5fyHIVgeTMIbV8rpv12zPtn_zyzAkt-Z02iqD8KssInJwmGF05PGLX/s1600/lucca+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMjHsPHOjoxcX9eR1tkbPk5XHnahU9IuVmMTRjqxeEGq5MSDKaEot3uHDaRAzAolhUZ8m3n6fuikxvfP0-MJW-b5fyHIVgeTMIbV8rpv12zPtn_zyzAkt-Z02iqD8KssInJwmGF05PGLX/s400/lucca+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459292629162307170" /></a>I am absolutely loving the play on the bumble bee stripes and the honeycomb on the paper parts. And, the yellow with gray is a subtle alternative to the traditional bumble bee black and yellow color story.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyiwIol4hqCTC3RdK2KP2k4yJ4MyNjTbK9a2S8k8qLIA5VVZz1ILrZat4SzUugeIz7yWv2YKbpFE2q_aIW1z-C5VOkIiVzptvXVuvRyrlMxlLD8m9Q2Evd-N0XKPtBfHMJXH5VuH6ML11R/s1600/lucca+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyiwIol4hqCTC3RdK2KP2k4yJ4MyNjTbK9a2S8k8qLIA5VVZz1ILrZat4SzUugeIz7yWv2YKbpFE2q_aIW1z-C5VOkIiVzptvXVuvRyrlMxlLD8m9Q2Evd-N0XKPtBfHMJXH5VuH6ML11R/s400/lucca+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459292402653481410" /></a>This table below is just delightful. Inviting and enticing. The "lemon drop" jelly is such a wonderful idea.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYGtFUeDDNcLgjenp1JkvIPcyBVGrc8u2k7fH8u2n7d-DIjLw5W08f_pVl8qw2gdKO15zXwC6weA3ofJmUmUkrv4ffEpRn4OD1vNZl_7GpWPNFzk4uXutQT5yAuH4ZcrVIWOun7HKY_hS/s1600/lucca+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYGtFUeDDNcLgjenp1JkvIPcyBVGrc8u2k7fH8u2n7d-DIjLw5W08f_pVl8qw2gdKO15zXwC6weA3ofJmUmUkrv4ffEpRn4OD1vNZl_7GpWPNFzk4uXutQT5yAuH4ZcrVIWOun7HKY_hS/s400/lucca+4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459292199545184498" /></a>Well done to Lucca's mommy! And of course to Tita Eds!</div><div>Lucca , every year is a gift. </div><div>May you have many , many more special celebrations ahead.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-73697567599076798982010-04-15T22:15:00.006+08:002010-04-16T18:12:56.253+08:00Happy Birthday Love!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoKuA0bVgg_lpb2IaKnO0Ydi7gjPJfbdzpDIdPb9iN48SxLAxFnQYjDutT-X6ezuXaQW16sd738FtV4HBzAxqPs-aenHpWXLB5KUKzN3Ur1In5wgD-qZZdKcHvRekpm6T43wqTRFLnhJz/s1600/noelmother-daughter.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 332px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460367913042097810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoKuA0bVgg_lpb2IaKnO0Ydi7gjPJfbdzpDIdPb9iN48SxLAxFnQYjDutT-X6ezuXaQW16sd738FtV4HBzAxqPs-aenHpWXLB5KUKzN3Ur1In5wgD-qZZdKcHvRekpm6T43wqTRFLnhJz/s400/noelmother-daughter.jpg" /></a>It's been a hectic day. Lot's of running around for the upcoming birthday party, cupcakes at school, swim practice, homework, dinner out... homework again. <div><br /></div><div>I couldn't let the day pass without posting a very special happy birthday post for my N<b>umber 1</b> five year old- (who is happily conked out on her parents bed as I type!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Birthday Audrey! I hope that we never stop dancing!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>PS. Found this photo on the internet. Not sure of the source but am hoping the owner won't mind. His/Her picture speaks volumes about mothers and daughters.</div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-79681045715088370182010-04-11T16:22:00.006+08:002010-04-13T08:37:57.875+08:00Inspiration for Audrey's 5th birthday<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div>My baby is turning 5 in a few days.<br />When I think of little girls , or see pictures of young girls playing, I always imagine they are five years old. I don't know what it is about this age that is so special and sentimental to me.<br /><br />What I do know is that I can't let her usher in this year without a party befitting of a princess!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 251px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456104608232469618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxrwe0ogO0DJ6WHF9skJG49fpWDtcbwBclzsvyVUTEo2l2VIDd5u4sSj5WqJPBIqGLIJG5GsJUH1K3oUexZfQycs0QisYWVNgmOYdP3PJMVWS7RDyjjlioJHb8wsK48JjLS62do0eHEbnW/s400/1_pbw_pic3.jpg" /><br />Initially we were thinking of having a tea party to mark the occassion. Her big sister had one when she turned 4 and I assumed the little one would want a similar soiree as well . My mistake. As soon as I brought it up she informed me that she was "too big na" for a tea party. My heart sobbed just a bit. She's too big? "You're never to old for a tea party I told her" thinking of the many afternoons I have spent over a pot of tea in gorgeously decorated rooms with my girlfriends.<br /><br /><br />But I decided to let her have her way. Something I know from experience I am going have to get used to now that she is a little lady.<br /><br /><br />So we sat down and planned out the different elements of her birthday party together. Well, mostly together, mother still knows best after all!<br /><br /><br />We started with color. I showed her a bunch of photos and these were her favorites.<br /><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 231px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456456818168355042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-aS_n-ucAI_ggbfrktVLMvShougJ9ss32lqNWjhuRFBeeatIGvkENewtR57jxEj3RQTl9lKD74xkGGxqgsAYG2Eo-t8nqwcVmtfw7LNHwnfTyMOpHrXxl-WjBZx7AnYexrBtCnpf2JkgX/s400/blacke3.jpg" /></span><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456456796844182386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv1xyIYFcUYg17rEvIkIARy3GERn840wUFES8WPAyboiVhEoz08-_o97gwk-nmqLEpr7Qzmmawhtdmo18929C2sUE9m5MM2lKl1FlV-Hr8xoPL6GyvUB0kyaHN05SBNtkfcUz2_IcqtA9K/s400/3737726820_42d79e0e35.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458437625328981634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDO_l0spVDJhXwqNkLX5hbSavebTTdpDchiJkjCUlI85KmaMPXsRR8kNUu_nfUZmDoTcM_wXsaU1ukoUue3g50-4zcLnMVgopgZORwLCJhHjgNzct8i3EYjtV4LfN7MTe_auDQy5sBLCfC/s400/09-4+SweetSurprise.jpg" /></span><br />I was beaming with pride after reviewing her selections. My girl's got taste!<br />Can you guess what her favorite color is?<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456456831906458194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRVBz72Qs0ud99K5UdX5_nJoYUgGN3tqpRtuBWKEyLKEEHLjg5BZEV1VhpTyV89nL0A2JLTxglr5NR8fAegG1tKbasrxToVFsLwIrlvmD6cSWv2Bx0Wmhq2A2_gr8FwCev45p243e0aTx_/s400/il_430xN.105032427.jpg" /></span><br /><br />Of course balloons for a birthday party are de rigueur but I have been toying with the idea of utilizing pom poms for a while . It seems as if they are the hottest thing right now in party decor. When and why did we ever stop using them? They are so festive and fun!<br /><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia19DWvvuE6LrS8qoat7MHG8gflMfyMN3EW30uG-wu6ybvjRLceWx1HDLy8Nix5BM059hKIy9Ttb_sLnSFma3zXFqsfm8Zkhfd04p_4Qct_KkiWSI62PcqdTWfUjb7LmUnSZlkzG2wKuux/s1600/acampbell-palletbed-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 279px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456461029465086882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia19DWvvuE6LrS8qoat7MHG8gflMfyMN3EW30uG-wu6ybvjRLceWx1HDLy8Nix5BM059hKIy9Ttb_sLnSFma3zXFqsfm8Zkhfd04p_4Qct_KkiWSI62PcqdTWfUjb7LmUnSZlkzG2wKuux/s400/acampbell-palletbed-2.jpg" /></a></p><p><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span">Check out<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PomLove"> Pom-love</a> for more dazzling pom pom decor.</span></span></p><p><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span"></span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458426963356423554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVWBviJaa1iompIwc4ptsI7PEFumuLAmvnFMjMlCw7450w_NrJMR2hqIpdnvflbOM2yj_oNHZLWJhQ0wzRlQIsLbyLskshHb1zlFIfiQHDG09nukIs_qnY1BuRNFzkddYJKKNDBsZi6cM/s400/il_430xN.129183185.jpg" /></span></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDsCJ_uwBVupiz-fJIfX8PQphO0ORlT0NgjXq95oXk9xNBcwjp57WG12u7L2pWMuZGGbGhECHsmLcGI8fDTdanmuRASLNDNLEzzGEDuXtV_8PG2U5Tz4k-qa5K8-FbRlSZdPaYG04ZLbG7/s1600/il_430xN.129183418.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456461035295043778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDsCJ_uwBVupiz-fJIfX8PQphO0ORlT0NgjXq95oXk9xNBcwjp57WG12u7L2pWMuZGGbGhECHsmLcGI8fDTdanmuRASLNDNLEzzGEDuXtV_8PG2U5Tz4k-qa5K8-FbRlSZdPaYG04ZLbG7/s400/il_430xN.129183418.jpg" /></a><br /></p><p><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 332px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458791625894732242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlrddUZQBKjO21EBkoIkthfH1VvJIlNLnbplhVEPAEzGgV40k60kPjtoG26zjgRz064AMW4nwIONVExWXBYn1LCIwnbftWxp2tA8cJE4v6dvrL5Bn_ENbVk6sCKep7mDoLqNe4EEA7I9Ix/s400/candybarweb.jpg" /></span></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia19DWvvuE6LrS8qoat7MHG8gflMfyMN3EW30uG-wu6ybvjRLceWx1HDLy8Nix5BM059hKIy9Ttb_sLnSFma3zXFqsfm8Zkhfd04p_4Qct_KkiWSI62PcqdTWfUjb7LmUnSZlkzG2wKuux/s1600/acampbell-palletbed-2.jpg"></a>I have been waiting for one of my girls to have a birthday party since I discovered the <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com/">Amy Atlas website</a> and <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/">blog</a> and all the images that I have collected since discovering the delight of the sweet treats table. Some people are just so creative . I'm so envious of their talent and take comfort in knowing that my own talent lies in appreciating their efforts!</p>Here are some of my favorite pictures of birthday treat tables although there are so many more I have come across during my on line research.<br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">So many wonderful ideas to be had from just looking at these tablescapes.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDslG9_9uOPByEMYoskXVCh-UaqAIEvUDQ8TWJEdhLMJ6gzpZ9Mw5cxcCFd9VHin8Ubw2FEq2LXVtgKhqjgulaiwrFWxHvgsoBvf0UUROaHsRqh214WGv0fqNpRWdeXc1ZhtihnLaroWyj/s1600/table+front.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456460373934008194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDslG9_9uOPByEMYoskXVCh-UaqAIEvUDQ8TWJEdhLMJ6gzpZ9Mw5cxcCFd9VHin8Ubw2FEq2LXVtgKhqjgulaiwrFWxHvgsoBvf0UUROaHsRqh214WGv0fqNpRWdeXc1ZhtihnLaroWyj/s400/table+front.jpg" /></a> How simple is this? Cookies, doughnuts, cotton candy and soda pop. Longtime familiar favorites set out in a delightful and winsome manner. Presentation is truly everything!</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCB-qbCIPfESWgSzBUEX2xK1L-L8NM9u28M2PPago6c7yNpIHxvH61Bt5PzHBC0fmlFmEQv5uX15K7XpFd6ydhCEL5wZ_1EdeZYOr6oyBTGr1plS9v2IYHk5GoT9ae-dU71CUD-n3TwjV/s1600/6a00e008ccf1108834011571675604970b-800wi.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 287px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456460141253785810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCB-qbCIPfESWgSzBUEX2xK1L-L8NM9u28M2PPago6c7yNpIHxvH61Bt5PzHBC0fmlFmEQv5uX15K7XpFd6ydhCEL5wZ_1EdeZYOr6oyBTGr1plS9v2IYHk5GoT9ae-dU71CUD-n3TwjV/s400/6a00e008ccf1108834011571675604970b-800wi.jpg" /></a></p>A few more tables that tempt!<br /><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIMW5Qw3RK9XxWC9z1yNSVwUL_XdoG6fkkCMjwHCDgs8IbItsUKFz5FxIgT05YNhxEV6dXUxz49D7v_YFNaGuEbmVGucZ3r8gtAHuYkQDXsPWpGiCabrmj2nM0tjkYOaNFiRsnU9oPBCEj/s1600/a100513_win04_carnand1_l.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456460105146327298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIMW5Qw3RK9XxWC9z1yNSVwUL_XdoG6fkkCMjwHCDgs8IbItsUKFz5FxIgT05YNhxEV6dXUxz49D7v_YFNaGuEbmVGucZ3r8gtAHuYkQDXsPWpGiCabrmj2nM0tjkYOaNFiRsnU9oPBCEj/s400/a100513_win04_carnand1_l.jpg" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyYuiFPgUQjZnWdKWMyZSbIdXlAfw4lKu_XzjenxSjCIpV6Qwi3xE1dxiGjx6BdS0C1MruIdQuL75dasV4c7SUlxg0kkeKim7CwJrEH4vJDr0r7Or995njQ_9JzWJH3eVkT-B78qrUAVt/s1600/thuss3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456460095896660338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCyYuiFPgUQjZnWdKWMyZSbIdXlAfw4lKu_XzjenxSjCIpV6Qwi3xE1dxiGjx6BdS0C1MruIdQuL75dasV4c7SUlxg0kkeKim7CwJrEH4vJDr0r7Or995njQ_9JzWJH3eVkT-B78qrUAVt/s400/thuss3.jpg" /></a></p>After seeing these gorgeous photos below, it was decided that pink and gold would be the color theme for our dessert table.<br /><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 276px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458363601934985058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvdETpeO-bD5sHSkOjBFsrWyhmzkXipCxub0sE8x74_pUIswGTyr5a2AzBJxvXgflmSNAKMQBjj8Lmt-WxOFbhHhoc8nBd1yNzaU-EV2jM13CuDjjvgxXMOMGedt822AVs1j1VIhqcARwO/s400/IMG_0632.JPG" /></span></span></span></p><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458785859124967058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8kRPLEeGN6_Ef_KiZ-KWExlYpD6mDy4x87wQvFClxUaEhcAdS9CUX4ay7QGbO_jzZKuANNtaVdAWIdwWZGCwu1PuNMAIwUz_viJgKWxVhtuaoQbXElFKSnaHWIrq65iz68GJqd_FqDuRM/s400/Audrey+Pink+and+Gold+6.jpg" /></span>Details, details... aren't they exquisite!<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458785705777749058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfJC4FFG8MH4mwoRq8SV7FREJtgp0Wbancr5JAP6aVGdu3aJGjHKXy6tuS3ahsuZ_lQXy3jRQ0hlejk9VA-xMD1y-Q0A343M9IifXxx4UHadptIFj7dtGhI5ZZ_kZfH-Gm7fyGjR76LZj/s400/Audrey+Pink+and+Gold+4.jpg" /></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUcqoI1N3dGrjUDrj04Qn4Oi6Y7BM3bdQhCkSQKVBEUVfV9LtHAbztcPZhmvYmK4hp7Gc5rLhV6fK4IYExcMSfkJ_-Uxspm6hffcs_Tnmqc4A8Amt_0Vj1wEvfHD8JWu0oViaUDrWAC8Z/s1600/DIY_ice-cream_parlour_buffet_03.jpg"></a>I loved this party set up too and really wanted to incorporate this idea into the celebration but we might have to wait for the 6th birthday for our own ice cream parlour bash.<br /><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6TTQ1aGm7H4ykAgWNyUXqSNK_FS6HY-xYxB0W2ZB6JIzTb8covmntAP9CxXdxbh_NMxNJL2zuJPFw7_QiTJXgT4yb5eBstiDOYL4-zx2m4HcFOvUMKHLdOKKmzyl13Nees41iQfsFeHUR/s1600/DIY_ice-cream_parlour_buffet_02.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 380px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456459434624309602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6TTQ1aGm7H4ykAgWNyUXqSNK_FS6HY-xYxB0W2ZB6JIzTb8covmntAP9CxXdxbh_NMxNJL2zuJPFw7_QiTJXgT4yb5eBstiDOYL4-zx2m4HcFOvUMKHLdOKKmzyl13Nees41iQfsFeHUR/s400/DIY_ice-cream_parlour_buffet_02.jpg" /></a></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUcqoI1N3dGrjUDrj04Qn4Oi6Y7BM3bdQhCkSQKVBEUVfV9LtHAbztcPZhmvYmK4hp7Gc5rLhV6fK4IYExcMSfkJ_-Uxspm6hffcs_Tnmqc4A8Amt_0Vj1wEvfHD8JWu0oViaUDrWAC8Z/s1600/DIY_ice-cream_parlour_buffet_03.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456459450033138706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUcqoI1N3dGrjUDrj04Qn4Oi6Y7BM3bdQhCkSQKVBEUVfV9LtHAbztcPZhmvYmK4hp7Gc5rLhV6fK4IYExcMSfkJ_-Uxspm6hffcs_Tnmqc4A8Amt_0Vj1wEvfHD8JWu0oViaUDrWAC8Z/s400/DIY_ice-cream_parlour_buffet_03.jpg" /></a></p><br />And of course the cake. You all know <a href="http://iamadomesticgoddess-acs.blogspot.com/2010/01/party-time.html">my obsession with birthday cakes</a>. I must admit my opinion definitely prevailed over this decision. Add it to the list of things she'll thank me for when she's older! This will be the centerpiece of our sweet treats table so it has to be special.<br /><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhekuRM6kdpqLWcAMGvQQ_Lnqohc1ts0j1CN-nGYTo7mdgl0S8FBs_dEhPRCUNJEyAtzG-P-TCUT3M9yGLDg7l0YJJBbMcoUs6zjeCwa7aPKaA9l97gNYGHfKbpYbm3t0awtNdExq0v3ga8/s1600/polkadotcc.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 335px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456458481268396626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhekuRM6kdpqLWcAMGvQQ_Lnqohc1ts0j1CN-nGYTo7mdgl0S8FBs_dEhPRCUNJEyAtzG-P-TCUT3M9yGLDg7l0YJJBbMcoUs6zjeCwa7aPKaA9l97gNYGHfKbpYbm3t0awtNdExq0v3ga8/s400/polkadotcc.jpg" /></a></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbn5ZaZlBuEDsPVJ96uGVfpIZ_Zjf4bk3lOR_xCzjgIwBvPUakylVJy_w-oc4-xTwYivqtcoCoE01RSSbn3VdU19xQBcB5x9xJikCJgqBVjlLRpuTkm2Yhr8hYS4z-9jkca7LUOfrSqeI8/s1600/SisterAndBrother.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456458522523032642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbn5ZaZlBuEDsPVJ96uGVfpIZ_Zjf4bk3lOR_xCzjgIwBvPUakylVJy_w-oc4-xTwYivqtcoCoE01RSSbn3VdU19xQBcB5x9xJikCJgqBVjlLRpuTkm2Yhr8hYS4z-9jkca7LUOfrSqeI8/s400/SisterAndBrother.jpg" /></a>I am in love with the the idea of a framed silhouette ,ornamented with dainty flowers.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6iBwpc-v0SUOoX7OBONwraOko-rE5IgI3bNooH_21JE4ha3KYiRcNb2L9dQpZaN-254wWHFDpE4JyoOKMyHAPR222V24r5EWPuFvH4SFQJQGn1YM2TExWFPaZpckjABY1uotwnLFf38tQ/s1600/confetticakes_viadesignsponge.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456458513918156098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6iBwpc-v0SUOoX7OBONwraOko-rE5IgI3bNooH_21JE4ha3KYiRcNb2L9dQpZaN-254wWHFDpE4JyoOKMyHAPR222V24r5EWPuFvH4SFQJQGn1YM2TExWFPaZpckjABY1uotwnLFf38tQ/s400/confetticakes_viadesignsponge.jpg" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhekuRM6kdpqLWcAMGvQQ_Lnqohc1ts0j1CN-nGYTo7mdgl0S8FBs_dEhPRCUNJEyAtzG-P-TCUT3M9yGLDg7l0YJJBbMcoUs6zjeCwa7aPKaA9l97gNYGHfKbpYbm3t0awtNdExq0v3ga8/s1600/polkadotcc.jpg"></a>And <em>of course</em> there will be birthday hats !</p><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458434587829088338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8NY3uSq5nbDPXO4gMidfqjZ2SRvowGxLPC6MocaRjZe7Jlwi0xorFOB3lu-R2Fx58F86Kf0JinJKMJf0qHwX52zugXDmniM0XfKKddtBxjeYWWaZsk7Q2853_LgbJgziRAbjlewjdeuV/s400/il_430xN.123581624.jpg" /></span><br />And story telling!<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458433576505656946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3J3HOBIfbgYKOpn_rMEvGCbwaGQn3pwPorUtEKfK-_gcqrNolsKU5ypMNPkY_twmdsNg9SWwtdNps7gLstgCumKWSUt7gFsN3iShddFJBXvmWhfOS1RlXkUodGg9xfgzxap4e1ERLvCpZ/s400/pintail.jpg" /></span>And games too!<br /><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458433716821815602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhLlUHhE0sT9ocYDYfMYxv30tfkp-vMCm6OjWJ34xyHZyyCsl6qmBU-Nl95Y7tmBJmzsYT0mJFf8uqX8HQwHzqGqF6LcH6YKzoqyvPPQO-obxv8DiAGYynGWW0jIS00Y-gnlPyMW8DWYwp/s400/Tented.jpg" /></span><br />Fun will be provided by <a href="http://www.welovemymasterpiece.com/">My Masterpiece</a><br /><p>And don't forget the goody bags!</p><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458430780406685346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9IGAhputU1p6xJghDCbV28Gg0RLV9CIvsAjGYZ_-VQ_5-Fc4BXQiSF3OImcIbqdbzRrOzWzGn2wamTpwEfC4Mq-5NYTykr5jZfOeT_HEWtEmbMdYBncOLh1iY6EoFpYyTY0BkqkvapNvX/s400/22050_316154842119_555647119_4105946_5129051_n.jpg" /></span> I really could have used this image three years ago when Audrey turned 2 and had her vintage ABC birthday as seen <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpjaH49nxdngbs2gzVnHnr5s21JeuG7ShTwPl9bFMOMVJQdauYQxXWDbZvtwgTiU_FnHlWTvSkvRfxTbEhavj6zN98JTpUeXbvnaaLxGUSTHvnT8-Lr2dtil6QzD0HFM4_EucIQnbqn1A5/s1600-h/IMG_3030.JPG">here</a>. Aren't they precious?<br /><br /><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458430612807182354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFu_-1bVKK5htXDzmf2Ee92jNKF2XNMlzUMSsY_R7e8xCwF1esAyjaH82KF8_BSPUH52w5gqM3attV1EWMYwxd6J8IOntsfc5e3dsdJc_KSFoXjF_XX8KTLqn5uJWdbibc_MOlXDoUfhf8/s400/22050_316154782119_555647119_4105940_2495417_n.jpg" /></span>And lots and lots of treats to take home!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span><p><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 295px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458435748438969506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nhMsuOYiy8PHCJdW_qUVk5ke-RjKnYc8N6eh1hDKIZPhsF6An3l1rtW2BLyDaQ2R2B_FElbTyhwzLWTESjMOf2Z98PWezh9-e_MuUnz_56kC58nz3fQuJZD45tovzCFIyPAj_a3lEHfW/s400/pinkfirstbirthday_4.jpg" /></span></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458437108992647826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaOhwjKBMVPcbpM1zgvTEqr1E8LQq9bqqhc4rbK7DS0mJfQ2V9lYTC4Gc04xEc6iUsApJhNUAa_lipbR0yYo7xQ8ohHyooGjkDLRjhz7Q2k2waz5TXvUJ9pwKHs3AN-R0BKD680HWbL_Vo/s400/favors.jpg" /></span></span></p><p><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458431383823331554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5XpcFBPj8fr0A63yPybENOmIJvO9Bg5owsI7jkmHpnrZlv6XBtj4RdhizzBsq8_qg2TJ-BrUXlJAQAMjLlOqie4gilrK3ZAQCMYhiqr0pzak0IO1XUf16rxB27WhVJ1uc_8dMprkHpfJU/s400/IMG_0603.jpg" /></span>One could really go crazy planning a birthday party! The possibilities are truly endless.</p><br />We can't wait for her party and will post photos next week!<br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div></span><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRVBz72Qs0ud99K5UdX5_nJoYUgGN3tqpRtuBWKEyLKEEHLjg5BZEV1VhpTyV89nL0A2JLTxglr5NR8fAegG1tKbasrxToVFsLwIrlvmD6cSWv2Bx0Wmhq2A2_gr8FwCev45p243e0aTx_/s1600/il_430xN.105032427.jpg"><br /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-aS_n-ucAI_ggbfrktVLMvShougJ9ss32lqNWjhuRFBeeatIGvkENewtR57jxEj3RQTl9lKD74xkGGxqgsAYG2Eo-t8nqwcVmtfw7LNHwnfTyMOpHrXxl-WjBZx7AnYexrBtCnpf2JkgX/s1600/blacke3.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv1xyIYFcUYg17rEvIkIARy3GERn840wUFES8WPAyboiVhEoz08-_o97gwk-nmqLEpr7Qzmmawhtdmo18929C2sUE9m5MM2lKl1FlV-Hr8xoPL6GyvUB0kyaHN05SBNtkfcUz2_IcqtA9K/s1600/3737726820_42d79e0e35.jpg"><br /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-19756261505839400782010-04-10T12:43:00.012+08:002010-04-11T13:11:46.762+08:00Decorating with Books Part 2<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7rzEyRjpogMwG_PHTsyTwOLBPbORhbCd-Wbx6j8CJvbaXLRMeDxCWZ4-XnuJHmzLgTUBcx4dGxaEfBf3a-GjSPqqQDhnPgrg4_ZZIpN5E-z1v0GbhB61CZN1rqANuEbPi83gvYkMlYo71/s1600/chihuly+library+met+home.jpg"></a><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpr5BdEri84NK_Ogoq5e_cAXHnRaDZDaiAqzcxhsMMIoPvs_CIO8JBv22_1ZYU86m4XrWgyRI9hLBHjK16utdh1qe9ijO4kNJzmizD-h3cF3YE309axm8tU6sdsOO-J7jWQwMVHH8D4kF/s1600/sc00035e02.jpg"></a>I've said it before.<br />I'll say it again.<br />I love a room thats filled with books...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAXyXJ8pYu6NLyqEyTVyHh4EzrrceUaDcdaAp_-X_R4u1CjrgYrId61HW9Y9JyJ8cy4tOr4JVZfu94Wm7XM76r0YgYDnwl6SQyZgkyI_Yt8bfC6CkVc3-gThmXOcsQurSHYHKLEgOHSEed/s1600/6a00e554d7b827883301053656925a970c-320wi.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456098515280345346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAXyXJ8pYu6NLyqEyTVyHh4EzrrceUaDcdaAp_-X_R4u1CjrgYrId61HW9Y9JyJ8cy4tOr4JVZfu94Wm7XM76r0YgYDnwl6SQyZgkyI_Yt8bfC6CkVc3-gThmXOcsQurSHYHKLEgOHSEed/s400/6a00e554d7b827883301053656925a970c-320wi.jpg" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZq-4aaB-HZSzXeUydsuKKrrRtVg3RN4oKZFIn5eyJqj33ikTQDdzEGP2dEQVM3giGX64mdEVbnVu7M4TADZFOrM5B28dfQnNj388BEkjXrQjir7LTK5dWAfWt8DlqLViFsJf79QwcCo_i/s1600/sc00024fa0.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456095230102902898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZq-4aaB-HZSzXeUydsuKKrrRtVg3RN4oKZFIn5eyJqj33ikTQDdzEGP2dEQVM3giGX64mdEVbnVu7M4TADZFOrM5B28dfQnNj388BEkjXrQjir7LTK5dWAfWt8DlqLViFsJf79QwcCo_i/s400/sc00024fa0.jpg" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><br /></div>What a dream, a library ante chamber!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPob_fArr8Gk6UqN37bucs2zCQ_npPDfuz7o9TnYiqPMKvphm-Wkfhey1Gez8HsXrsIESOL_M2zZoZJ4sJnJc_s1Iz58DyAQ8d4UdLkWq83VNQgEi0PER19TJWUvZ9ryfDURhyphenhyphen8iHTNs7/s1600/sc00007f5c.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 359px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454768674079062626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPob_fArr8Gk6UqN37bucs2zCQ_npPDfuz7o9TnYiqPMKvphm-Wkfhey1Gez8HsXrsIESOL_M2zZoZJ4sJnJc_s1Iz58DyAQ8d4UdLkWq83VNQgEi0PER19TJWUvZ9ryfDURhyphenhyphen8iHTNs7/s400/sc00007f5c.jpg" /></a><br />Walls lined with books, I can't get enough of them! And although I love a great piece of art adorning walls, bookshelves lend so much character and soul to a space.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXCB1-yT2EvJ4If91u7Lu6E2OhFZkxXKfPKxh7JsrvnnLRXhtc8E-RCh321cck6ObQ_hAuwGOHbeVUDkEAjMk4Xcj8HoYFFag5jliWYv-7ljCDfU8Vgg9kUBKS5PN-xshLLD_epzSHbHBl/s1600/sc00009ac1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454768666491718530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXCB1-yT2EvJ4If91u7Lu6E2OhFZkxXKfPKxh7JsrvnnLRXhtc8E-RCh321cck6ObQ_hAuwGOHbeVUDkEAjMk4Xcj8HoYFFag5jliWYv-7ljCDfU8Vgg9kUBKS5PN-xshLLD_epzSHbHBl/s400/sc00009ac1.jpg" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWDxhiroHlvq6OVqqPkOLPJUIh63dwtB0M7JUYBcSARIqzKIlw9sXUVDhkWUTOLT2Pl60a6SIaOih5w9F1FS9oDdGi29EgFmQoC8nuYht414Bj_eLlirRrj4uAHfDSNNTC-FFRrwdeEFH/s1600/sc0000b10f.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOhidtgtR2T3f6M6Bp03ft9tyZdOnOqavG0fcc_1K7w5yBuwu-6qfhP35uDKTzCH0BZUw4Q9ZcC0LWB74PrK14wNXjvsLLT7TDa-R-YtNJmvj3yYw7BgvoEFq53UjQTlZN4Leru15Lhox/s1600/sc0000d20a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454768650366851554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOhidtgtR2T3f6M6Bp03ft9tyZdOnOqavG0fcc_1K7w5yBuwu-6qfhP35uDKTzCH0BZUw4Q9ZcC0LWB74PrK14wNXjvsLLT7TDa-R-YtNJmvj3yYw7BgvoEFq53UjQTlZN4Leru15Lhox/s400/sc0000d20a.jpg" /></a>The play of volumes and novels, collectible memorabilia, and framed pictures of loved ones truly personalizes the interior and helps to create ambience, which is something that cannot be purchased or defined by a single element but only by a melange of components.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVArMF62xUo4Wu4Sl2UKgeBcrB0LBbwy4E2-kl6JFanf_g3B0CQFE2WioE3mxOHB-6OcT1-N8u-HfrwBx-5bsLxMvNpCn5PzeY32E6n6Pu87gCEJ1onQXbrUHKs26bkfjF0qPFoH56v-q/s1600/Angel+Schlesser+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454768641180222834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVArMF62xUo4Wu4Sl2UKgeBcrB0LBbwy4E2-kl6JFanf_g3B0CQFE2WioE3mxOHB-6OcT1-N8u-HfrwBx-5bsLxMvNpCn5PzeY32E6n6Pu87gCEJ1onQXbrUHKs26bkfjF0qPFoH56v-q/s400/Angel+Schlesser+2.jpg" /></a> I love this pink room accented with black,very sophisticated. It's so <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.dorothydraper.com">Dorothy Draper</a>!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjniPtrxkR9jgmC5bU6-HS10kLMd7cgUfQPzb4liGDdEkX2whgpqnAUUUwYhyphenhyphen-hH7ClhCHfg09tOqsjJuSgRB0j6e69l01M_000xPtmdMnoEf8sj0jBrA6eNIns3U-z5lE7QbpMHKU3KBZf/s1600/miles+redd+pink.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454765898028234146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjniPtrxkR9jgmC5bU6-HS10kLMd7cgUfQPzb4liGDdEkX2whgpqnAUUUwYhyphenhyphen-hH7ClhCHfg09tOqsjJuSgRB0j6e69l01M_000xPtmdMnoEf8sj0jBrA6eNIns3U-z5lE7QbpMHKU3KBZf/s400/miles+redd+pink.jpg" /></a> Ah, to dine with great authors. A perfect room for those with a voracious appetite for the literary. Can you imagine the riveting and mixed bag of conversations that can be had with this much inspiration!<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454765896104799202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNy1Z9l08s4Aj7YxSGe8ex2GsWohFrGD0burx-jx9kv9ndSvmoEHezQ6bFwfuc7sbKrjOA1nu08CUThw7URqvGBAmySqJ5Beyq0kKcZeHe8Zu9VOZdDY1L0N9qzC8P8hhow4Xa0BJz_faI/s400/miles+redd+blue+shelves.jpg" /></span> </p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 361px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456095208747757778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3t8O4nmZ3k6Vjs6tX9RDH-0gwdeazBcsN9PT3xXY20ezOkHrla0hm77p6Q1t9ioYd9LGLi8CAmJq3rexD3q4PvIZL8nUMH5pis4onV2uX6Mngko0y3DiD0q9GiGmCofVpDsSwKKKAPzJ9/s400/sc00022fb8.jpg" /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKhGRtP48W19gTHldDfBEGBr_agENkQHPjuDhCzO_BEfSbAM04Sb-eALnVu-06T-zk3CvkyAgZl59yM24jSo1ihYSt7uIJfZ5lZwktwxCl6b2DdkBr8J4UR3sXsP177iHZRxCbIteIwjeu/s1600/irving.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454765018787300866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKhGRtP48W19gTHldDfBEGBr_agENkQHPjuDhCzO_BEfSbAM04Sb-eALnVu-06T-zk3CvkyAgZl59yM24jSo1ihYSt7uIJfZ5lZwktwxCl6b2DdkBr8J4UR3sXsP177iHZRxCbIteIwjeu/s400/irving.jpg" /></a>The dichotomy of this room is just brilliant. It manages to be elegant and polished but at the same time both cozy and welcoming, wouldn't you say?<br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6pNeHIc703PqAzVWaQWPBKTNterkpyMuPr_eIm0LxELpfp-cdzOFW7_KlRSg-IIdxzbFC0fvtISH8oSzFCRgkRWjmY9fuBEKihFegrVCRfQUgExvZVPrVAg7ZvL7IDXoBahM0OpEqRapc/s1600/jamesa+ryan+korban.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 339px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454764412526440722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6pNeHIc703PqAzVWaQWPBKTNterkpyMuPr_eIm0LxELpfp-cdzOFW7_KlRSg-IIdxzbFC0fvtISH8oSzFCRgkRWjmY9fuBEKihFegrVCRfQUgExvZVPrVAg7ZvL7IDXoBahM0OpEqRapc/s400/jamesa+ryan+korban.jpg" /></a>Books <i>and</i> the Elkins chairs, pure perfection!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfmilaKQX4F9nE_YOoi8HNP3kiQfSYqVWRcFLDeDwoTBoR5R2Ph03ZYZZ2A33ctID1SxBho37PLfPm5cCYmHCjHMkx1Qy1WxYCJIo7j84befnAWZ5rIauNGiVTuoM5XR_5uhTKuXQaRpA/s1600/james+andrew.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454764407587477826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfmilaKQX4F9nE_YOoi8HNP3kiQfSYqVWRcFLDeDwoTBoR5R2Ph03ZYZZ2A33ctID1SxBho37PLfPm5cCYmHCjHMkx1Qy1WxYCJIo7j84befnAWZ5rIauNGiVTuoM5XR_5uhTKuXQaRpA/s400/james+andrew.jpg" /></a><br /><br />An Archway of books! What a clever way to transition a room.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 261px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454765028680136802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9lUuAB1VgHLHJiTnOtJa9H9OoucDR84iWShGIYKQDRC5bqHhwAzB5wzB_Uu2P3laT6XDceS084zY7C8xYlU9kj97J5GKXUWfS20fgSYY3hONkyo2vsG43gBOeOjoMX8T0syAv3QTy6Sg/s400/liv+etc+colorful+home094.jpg" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKhGRtP48W19gTHldDfBEGBr_agENkQHPjuDhCzO_BEfSbAM04Sb-eALnVu-06T-zk3CvkyAgZl59yM24jSo1ihYSt7uIJfZ5lZwktwxCl6b2DdkBr8J4UR3sXsP177iHZRxCbIteIwjeu/s1600/irving.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKhGRtP48W19gTHldDfBEGBr_agENkQHPjuDhCzO_BEfSbAM04Sb-eALnVu-06T-zk3CvkyAgZl59yM24jSo1ihYSt7uIJfZ5lZwktwxCl6b2DdkBr8J4UR3sXsP177iHZRxCbIteIwjeu/s1600/irving.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKhGRtP48W19gTHldDfBEGBr_agENkQHPjuDhCzO_BEfSbAM04Sb-eALnVu-06T-zk3CvkyAgZl59yM24jSo1ihYSt7uIJfZ5lZwktwxCl6b2DdkBr8J4UR3sXsP177iHZRxCbIteIwjeu/s1600/irving.jpg"></a><br />And my favorite library accessory...I really have to get me one of those ladders!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXVZxwxOpFEN0AArN2z5vGX8C1b9vvaPTboEVPNM2kGz6lCIKxJOn-ISEJhTIHbAmmzCfmAN3xuKZ5B5hhUpDxskacBwW9dzhgwkhlV6FSzSG_U9M89BMvgPdRRe7jYKfYcj5Kd-dG5Wd/s1600/reed_thumb1.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454768658879289874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWDxhiroHlvq6OVqqPkOLPJUIh63dwtB0M7JUYBcSARIqzKIlw9sXUVDhkWUTOLT2Pl60a6SIaOih5w9F1FS9oDdGi29EgFmQoC8nuYht414Bj_eLlirRrj4uAHfDSNNTC-FFRrwdeEFH/s400/sc0000b10f.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 353px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456095221468642994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9Ra-5ODlezPdlqP0cBLkE5PfmEz9pOPaVCE0hnjYVnpphpXovFw7zlpXx7YbsvBf7ERl-Fe6Is8OLBsa2ttbr9dj39TGVYbDu_2f8_fyZu8TWV81V5wDFTjuiR61wPQdRj6mBmUeD8P-/s400/sc000240a2.jpg" /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXVZxwxOpFEN0AArN2z5vGX8C1b9vvaPTboEVPNM2kGz6lCIKxJOn-ISEJhTIHbAmmzCfmAN3xuKZ5B5hhUpDxskacBwW9dzhgwkhlV6FSzSG_U9M89BMvgPdRRe7jYKfYcj5Kd-dG5Wd/s1600/reed_thumb1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 246px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454764402644661890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXVZxwxOpFEN0AArN2z5vGX8C1b9vvaPTboEVPNM2kGz6lCIKxJOn-ISEJhTIHbAmmzCfmAN3xuKZ5B5hhUpDxskacBwW9dzhgwkhlV6FSzSG_U9M89BMvgPdRRe7jYKfYcj5Kd-dG5Wd/s400/reed_thumb1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" class="Apple-style-span">Now tell me , don't you want to meet every person that lives in each of these rooms? I am intrigued by anyone that resides in these homes. The force of personality or character just shines through each and every photograph.</span></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span><div><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7rzEyRjpogMwG_PHTsyTwOLBPbORhbCd-Wbx6j8CJvbaXLRMeDxCWZ4-XnuJHmzLgTUBcx4dGxaEfBf3a-GjSPqqQDhnPgrg4_ZZIpN5E-z1v0GbhB61CZN1rqANuEbPi83gvYkMlYo71/s400/chihuly+library+met+home.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458677168243403970" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 320px; " /></span></span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 366px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458349805026872802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpr5BdEri84NK_Ogoq5e_cAXHnRaDZDaiAqzcxhsMMIoPvs_CIO8JBv22_1ZYU86m4XrWgyRI9hLBHjK16utdh1qe9ijO4kNJzmizD-h3cF3YE309axm8tU6sdsOO-J7jWQwMVHH8D4kF/s400/sc00035e02.jpg" /></span></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-53137856855003040682010-04-03T20:10:00.021+08:002010-04-05T08:27:20.160+08:00Look What the Easter Bunny Brought Me!<div><br /></div><div>Who needs chocolate bunnies, jelly beans and peeps when I got two boxes from Amazon! </div><div><br /></div><div>Amongst other titles for the family where my first batch of the newly released hard bound <a href="http://www.penguinclassics.com/">Penguin Classics</a> with cloth covers designed by<a href="http://www.cb-smith.com/index.php?/about/"> Coralie Bickford-Smith</a>. Initially only available in the UK in 2008, they were released in the US last quarter of 2009. It took me a few months to order them from Amazon but here they are and I can't wait to complete the entire collection!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglzz-tKAQO0OY-zAut-XaHzzG07ltxJOBzvDPcjeSwh083jZyU67YVZWLnA3a-q9ix8h8MwjT33Y_urjRVLx4s8r08VIbW11g3WCugEdp-1NqZRZLz04semz3pgAU3N8aTDTmOr_MIsiLs/s1600/coralie-bickford-smith-book-designs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglzz-tKAQO0OY-zAut-XaHzzG07ltxJOBzvDPcjeSwh083jZyU67YVZWLnA3a-q9ix8h8MwjT33Y_urjRVLx4s8r08VIbW11g3WCugEdp-1NqZRZLz04semz3pgAU3N8aTDTmOr_MIsiLs/s400/coralie-bickford-smith-book-designs.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455888522476235170" /></a>My eldest daughter is already devouring <b><i>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass</i></b> by<i> Lewis Carroll</i> with <i> Louisa May Alcott's</i> <b><i>Little Women</i></b> in waiting. What a wonderful way to discover these classics for the first time!<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUG6ngX_ToDuHrKfDzlWz7KBmtPx4EzvSd8We2jTL6fpNTLMXTQGy3Za8r_n7lwwr5t3bZCOHOqCCdYygC7_pmNvQ0V8ws8hNEBVhfSO9cak6QdauX5xA8XCqo8vmLAxiu1xwKAxaoY-Ax/s1600/7_spines2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUG6ngX_ToDuHrKfDzlWz7KBmtPx4EzvSd8We2jTL6fpNTLMXTQGy3Za8r_n7lwwr5t3bZCOHOqCCdYygC7_pmNvQ0V8ws8hNEBVhfSO9cak6QdauX5xA8XCqo8vmLAxiu1xwKAxaoY-Ax/s400/7_spines2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455888343027923282" /></a><br /><div>Some additional reading for you over at <a href="http://www.vogue.com/voguedaily/2009/10/need-it-now-penguin-classics/">Vogue </a> and some interesting interviews with Ms. Bickford- Smith at <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/10/interview-coralie-bickford-smith-penguin-classics.html">Design Sponge</a> and <a href="http://causticcovercritic.blogspot.com/2009/02/coralies-caustic-cover-critic.html">Caustic Cover Critic</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCi_k8k-n8hMtipFEvZzl6Oz3TnLVke8pHBmDn00sWwCmxQioGdLbWPyVaEWnRGIaN3U2EAK51uaNDgTyxauV-LNY2kpHcjoHfTunanHrabddutPWzrejaWcPcJOgDBXDBeLwMBpMPRfg2/s1600/coralie-bickford-smith-book-designs.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></a></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3x7sAyK-zQDC-XUCasK9a8JG37UspaLxoliiLP3NPLQ58vAfOvwcDq0TJQA_J_azD_ye2eU9-AAHHADeWSsHU6a8YdHQMEbysiEss5kphHXix1AkiAISxjtH6nEXzAppEsqTiVbMUjNp/s1600/Coralie+Bickford+Smith+via+Vogue.com+Photo+by+Liam+Goodman.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 363px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3x7sAyK-zQDC-XUCasK9a8JG37UspaLxoliiLP3NPLQ58vAfOvwcDq0TJQA_J_azD_ye2eU9-AAHHADeWSsHU6a8YdHQMEbysiEss5kphHXix1AkiAISxjtH6nEXzAppEsqTiVbMUjNp/s400/Coralie+Bickford+Smith+via+Vogue.com+Photo+by+Liam+Goodman.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455886954909610610" /></a>Here are a few of my favorite covers, which ones do you like best?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJeL7WBxmHZ6dE4n7MRznO5HW8UaKdFTNZIji-yzXyKHPmlZ1B9nz0y8AcmDqpekxHhjgpgTQudOiT0bx3Tn2hT_77ssDWV5pVKSS_vioeITlVoYKciMwDtgSb_44dRmklwVHJJYfZ0kq/s1600/6_hb10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJeL7WBxmHZ6dE4n7MRznO5HW8UaKdFTNZIji-yzXyKHPmlZ1B9nz0y8AcmDqpekxHhjgpgTQudOiT0bx3Tn2hT_77ssDWV5pVKSS_vioeITlVoYKciMwDtgSb_44dRmklwVHJJYfZ0kq/s400/6_hb10.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455886601575480322" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiVRyUC5zc1ztsUj1oT5Hx-_FcHEQbqrzMYj4nLVDhIyrh6C9U5Ct9oSwYgCA1IDCQRXdBh6o6YLc1wFjX7_MJrkPowbiNTjY5_ZlrSHCuLNchgGt_cFuOq7b4KWLZSFIAibiwV4EXlHgb/s1600/6_hb9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiVRyUC5zc1ztsUj1oT5Hx-_FcHEQbqrzMYj4nLVDhIyrh6C9U5Ct9oSwYgCA1IDCQRXdBh6o6YLc1wFjX7_MJrkPowbiNTjY5_ZlrSHCuLNchgGt_cFuOq7b4KWLZSFIAibiwV4EXlHgb/s400/6_hb9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455886588365509890" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilatFTe1q8YCxyMAf-51GExKgl0ps53J_JWUasju5k_tph9Q3s37B9SXgjN1cRXjuee8tQh5ETa-HOqoJkwsrWcviSQIPbqKeXq3QL6lKiTM1OaN-8P0Wpg5qqqnW7hrIf_qDh7TBkOF8n/s1600/6_hb4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilatFTe1q8YCxyMAf-51GExKgl0ps53J_JWUasju5k_tph9Q3s37B9SXgjN1cRXjuee8tQh5ETa-HOqoJkwsrWcviSQIPbqKeXq3QL6lKiTM1OaN-8P0Wpg5qqqnW7hrIf_qDh7TBkOF8n/s400/6_hb4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455886585655747362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFqpYkN5tIB_i_L-Cy5GqbOLeQg39s1QttcWGEzLrjrNekoS1YULQ0naRiw0Lp3_vtDTRY4MF3XpwuTwCpL68pnRx6veuguMlksuipbuctslazknApxA211cGDzUOYDAPGDIA0JV0dgL85/s1600/6_hb2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFqpYkN5tIB_i_L-Cy5GqbOLeQg39s1QttcWGEzLrjrNekoS1YULQ0naRiw0Lp3_vtDTRY4MF3XpwuTwCpL68pnRx6veuguMlksuipbuctslazknApxA211cGDzUOYDAPGDIA0JV0dgL85/s400/6_hb2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455886577456334738" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;">So much for not judging a book by its cover!</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /></div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-65461535087880659832010-03-31T20:22:00.008+08:002010-03-31T20:32:38.969+08:00For the Pooch That Has Everything<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3TGAeqmLFsdD-uGX1PeX6UWrku0iHQzBHY7kSpBwVSgnf9TV-qdrY-Q_Xmp5jQGC7ZJX1dJ_OZrPnNgDXuJZ1cRz3DDRuzvMMprNQ2B12yNxwd8GRL_UnwpWXnzsL7F8U21GFV3sIDOdF/s1600/carrara+dog+feeders.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 171px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3TGAeqmLFsdD-uGX1PeX6UWrku0iHQzBHY7kSpBwVSgnf9TV-qdrY-Q_Xmp5jQGC7ZJX1dJ_OZrPnNgDXuJZ1cRz3DDRuzvMMprNQ2B12yNxwd8GRL_UnwpWXnzsL7F8U21GFV3sIDOdF/s400/carrara+dog+feeders.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454772715984565074" /></a><br />I promised the girls a dog when we move.<div><br /></div><div>Aren't these chic? Only the very best Italian Carrara for my canines!</div><div> Viewed at <a href="http://www.luxuryculture.com/goto">Luxury Culture</a>. Available at <a href="http://www.kevyk.com/products/">Kevy K designs.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>I could get into this "owning a dog" business.</div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9147082626887047494.post-90695264583394078102010-03-29T17:56:00.039+08:002010-03-30T20:21:34.160+08:00Interactive Art for Kids<div><div><div><div>Wow!</div><div><br /></div><div>I am just thrilled at my new on line find and am extremely excited to share it with my fellow Domestic Goddesses out there who wish to enrich the art experience of their favorite children.</div><br /><div></div><div>As I was searching through the <a href="http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/StoreCatalogDisplay_-1_10001_10451_">Moma Store</a>, a favorite place to browse for books, toys and other unique gifts, I found myself on the <a href="http://www.moma.org/learn/programs/families">Family Programs</a> page of the museum. A few minutes later I was amazed to land on an interactive segment for children, <a href="http://www.moma.org/interactives/destination/#">MoMa's Destination Art</a>. This site is just awesome for children from 4-11 years old. Learn more about varying forms of Modern Art like the <i>Wassily Chair</i> by Marcel Breuer, <i>Three Musician</i>s by Pablo Picasso, or <i>Blossom</i> by Polly Apfelbaum, and many others.</div></div></div></div><br /><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlEtVNagVHVj40kXO8jE5ojJnbhYE2nSfAggHF_3e6vB_fw1T_BurRkO-mxq8tnj2ZMd0JWkZVos2QErCjQz9v3Je5Brnvcb-FnVQSd-dPUnLU_gkrG1Tf9NT9YkZ-aggG4-UCxFYA2YmO/s1600/moma.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 349px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454040055597084818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlEtVNagVHVj40kXO8jE5ojJnbhYE2nSfAggHF_3e6vB_fw1T_BurRkO-mxq8tnj2ZMd0JWkZVos2QErCjQz9v3Je5Brnvcb-FnVQSd-dPUnLU_gkrG1Tf9NT9YkZ-aggG4-UCxFYA2YmO/s400/moma.jpg" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrZSJtD0rS31L9wB0kzOj_6-t0YdDu6wGQxOhYr-CkQMctSuOBXTcN-xVCSpc0HPLSWUWb9oMPVBojvUIUWcy28zWPPudDxpt-bVAg-oXlxZ12m3KBGB8N5O2sIDQkuz1X58ZHzW3oF4QL/s1600/22770257_c7033405bf.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454040052538645202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrZSJtD0rS31L9wB0kzOj_6-t0YdDu6wGQxOhYr-CkQMctSuOBXTcN-xVCSpc0HPLSWUWb9oMPVBojvUIUWcy28zWPPudDxpt-bVAg-oXlxZ12m3KBGB8N5O2sIDQkuz1X58ZHzW3oF4QL/s400/22770257_c7033405bf.jpg" /></a><div>Thrilled with my new find, I eagerly searched out similar content at <a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/">The MET</a> and sure enough there was plenty to be found. Start out at the <a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/justforfun.asp" style="text-decoration: none; ">Just for Fun</a> page and wander through all the stimulating options for children of varying ages. There are even a few engaging activities for adults!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><br /></span></div><div>Let your youngest Art Critics sing-along with <a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/sing-along/video_apples.html">Cezanne's Apples</a>,</div><div><a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/sing-along/video_apples.html"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWL9hOF_gw3WNfh9D7KvrEVAujDg1-BiKL6BknJSqRjfBNhhgnwOVUJV0c0xQrENgWNxCy_VTv3WDfbCN9U2uh7gLpCvxZxmqy1r_tmEKZMjqUnzgf8bVWizCjWoK_JHjy0PJ7a4tHpPla/s1600/singalong_thumb_250x160.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454040046602224018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWL9hOF_gw3WNfh9D7KvrEVAujDg1-BiKL6BknJSqRjfBNhhgnwOVUJV0c0xQrENgWNxCy_VTv3WDfbCN9U2uh7gLpCvxZxmqy1r_tmEKZMjqUnzgf8bVWizCjWoK_JHjy0PJ7a4tHpPla/s400/singalong_thumb_250x160.jpg" /></a>read -a- long with <a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Aarons_Awesome_Adventure/index.html">Aaron's Awesome Adventures</a> or <a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/sing-along/apple_book.html">An Apple a Day</a>,</div><div><a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/sing-along/apple_book.html"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnZayUzGXg5jJNAE-PApPmWH9456Bx69iSezLL91a55chs0HlhksaM4nRN2rOMSAoTS3qASHLHQ6F_UJYBIb3Wkcb1gf0iksTL_RTWjep-ye7ll1dW27OAiLkC19sOLX3_6yNrOuEcvQr/s1600/aaron_TH.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 122px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454038900075851298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnZayUzGXg5jJNAE-PApPmWH9456Bx69iSezLL91a55chs0HlhksaM4nRN2rOMSAoTS3qASHLHQ6F_UJYBIb3Wkcb1gf0iksTL_RTWjep-ye7ll1dW27OAiLkC19sOLX3_6yNrOuEcvQr/s400/aaron_TH.jpg" /></a>or learn more about Edgar Degas and his Ballet related paintings and sculpture through <a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/dancers/index.html">The Dancer's and Degas</a> . Join Marie and her friends from American Ballet and curators from the museum as you navigate closely through this information and activity loaded page. There are also three stories in the sub category<a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/dancers/day.html"> "A Day with Degas"</a> that bears repeated reading. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqx1XBhP6rqdLELhsFaoIjuBh9NlO5Ftgd1AC4P3u8a0FQytmdHTxmcutzuI63xXpTHKQ_3DxNVTyHsxikx8j1Q3zsqrXNmw4xyO7Gvmq4dinTaf7JrUZvvAKs3jhtrRSU0u6Cfb-cSRJ1/s1600/dancers_degas_EL_thumb.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 122px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454038894267098258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqx1XBhP6rqdLELhsFaoIjuBh9NlO5Ftgd1AC4P3u8a0FQytmdHTxmcutzuI63xXpTHKQ_3DxNVTyHsxikx8j1Q3zsqrXNmw4xyO7Gvmq4dinTaf7JrUZvvAKs3jhtrRSU0u6Cfb-cSRJ1/s400/dancers_degas_EL_thumb.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div>I tried to search other World Famous museums like <a href="http://www.louvre.fr/llv/commun/home.jsp">The Louvre</a>, <a href="http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/">The Tate Modern</a> and <a href="http://www.museodelprado.es/">Museo del Prado</a> but have not been able to access anything similar just yet. <a href="http://www.britishmuseum.org/">The British Museum</a> had a <a href="http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/young_explorers1.aspx">Young Explorers Page</a> with some fascinating facts and games. I will most definitely have a follow-up post if I do find anything more.</div><div><br /></div><div> Meanwhile, I did find a few very interesting games from The Getty Museum in L.A. Check out <a href="http://www.whyville.net/smmk/top/gates?source=getty">The Getty in conjunction with Whyville</a>, an appealing site on its own or some other <a href="http://www.getty.edu/gettygames/">fun GettyGames</a>.</div><div><div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmN4Ml9hl7eCVGQViYmhwkF07N4SwnO4huMAx_QmyQCk9bZbcQR2bQUKEoV5z5bWJAfgOsln526jemK2k7oUSVtF2jwRJbv6vwfXNslPhXW-K5luk-yJL4I901gZUIpFKgMzoKCoh6u7v2/s1600/13952_gettyExterior.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 345px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454038889675177074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmN4Ml9hl7eCVGQViYmhwkF07N4SwnO4huMAx_QmyQCk9bZbcQR2bQUKEoV5z5bWJAfgOsln526jemK2k7oUSVtF2jwRJbv6vwfXNslPhXW-K5luk-yJL4I901gZUIpFKgMzoKCoh6u7v2/s400/13952_gettyExterior.jpg" /></a><div>One more site I came across on was <a href="http://www.sfskids.org/templates/home.asp?pageid=1">SFS Kids</a> , a website where children can familiarize themselves with the instruments of the orchestra, learn how to read notes, or create a tune in the "Music lab with the <i>Composerizer</i>". Sounds like fun huh? </div><div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0hsSabTDNB3jtp9vY6rh7VNU0Q7xyFvLn9AsQU0oocdKTyeSPUIMV03XlBvMYkuRyJtaeGcyKrYLgn1k9MR5UIeREzrdxaN8Nt6zkFZm4d_e4Dhk45wkJyjTHlBbsgB8zM2HnSPcyptG/s1600/sfskids.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454038279927425634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0hsSabTDNB3jtp9vY6rh7VNU0Q7xyFvLn9AsQU0oocdKTyeSPUIMV03XlBvMYkuRyJtaeGcyKrYLgn1k9MR5UIeREzrdxaN8Nt6zkFZm4d_e4Dhk45wkJyjTHlBbsgB8zM2HnSPcyptG/s400/sfskids.jpg" /></a><br />I sure know what my girls will be doing over the Easter Break during their allotted computer time!<br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div>domesticgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14623986193653136629noreply@blogger.com0