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New York City dreams

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bS7VftE-1cHH-HGl05OACI9h6IcKA7862Qrf-B7cYivvT51yCQITrZTBO4bMa1OfmAHAwsLrRiBmWvN25slWn32VO_IWQbyR1yjr0-r1yD2oBwTAjkoDsrKZMb5H5iPnMau1uOpFHRCr/s1600/LivRmDetail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bS7VftE-1cHH-HGl05OACI9h6IcKA7862Qrf-B7cYivvT51yCQITrZTBO4bMa1OfmAHAwsLrRiBmWvN25slWn32VO_IWQbyR1yjr0-r1yD2oBwTAjkoDsrKZMb5H5iPnMau1uOpFHRCr/s400/LivRmDetail.jpg" width="313" /></a></div>As a blogger one receives a lot of PR emails and every once in awhile something catches your eye. Such was the case when an apartment in the famed <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eldorado">El Dorado</a> building on Central Park West decorated by <a href="http://www.alexanderdohertydesign.com/">Alexander Doherty</a> was sent to me last week.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1TJGWl4QbQIuRoHt0sNrIdQe3hiQBB46qZ8d5iM9cyvWnMLx3-0OMRNqO8uGnZuo2Vf4qBKEVlkfs0f9sPIHJAhPlG_E5yoqlI0fpZY1ZDnlckOnMSnghEU29kg1wVWEczVbpEInB2jx/s1600/El+Dorado.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1TJGWl4QbQIuRoHt0sNrIdQe3hiQBB46qZ8d5iM9cyvWnMLx3-0OMRNqO8uGnZuo2Vf4qBKEVlkfs0f9sPIHJAhPlG_E5yoqlI0fpZY1ZDnlckOnMSnghEU29kg1wVWEczVbpEInB2jx/s400/El+Dorado.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The building is an icon seen from central park and has been home to many big names for decades.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsBDOBHns4NzKlJDAqgDaQu79Zeck43rFM85MVytiJWEVn9P_18gdNlJ8SYjuILWxfEBXYXUz-AAaVEC8tpNYjOqIMwHE7xnTFGW-gFWEICeHnYInreez1AvfwknCuJvoQ6kmgpG4wBdn/s1600/LivRm_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsBDOBHns4NzKlJDAqgDaQu79Zeck43rFM85MVytiJWEVn9P_18gdNlJ8SYjuILWxfEBXYXUz-AAaVEC8tpNYjOqIMwHE7xnTFGW-gFWEICeHnYInreez1AvfwknCuJvoQ6kmgpG4wBdn/s400/LivRm_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The homeowners own and run <a href="http://www.blithfield.co.uk/">Blithfield & Co</a>, a line of luxury textiles, and evidence of this is seen throughout the personal abode. I love this living room and those old steel casement windows!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxi-UQg7VNeLh9rVdjs5IX_FdD7q3l2iz8z0YHwS9GLACxxkTNoBH8z-FDXuS61KXQys2KSvWfSJqj2nc_gkQStsBWsD7-mEOf8_AESMt5uODyjvHPyBXz3EQyEOiK_aPt5HsG59Bt81b/s1600/LivRm_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxi-UQg7VNeLh9rVdjs5IX_FdD7q3l2iz8z0YHwS9GLACxxkTNoBH8z-FDXuS61KXQys2KSvWfSJqj2nc_gkQStsBWsD7-mEOf8_AESMt5uODyjvHPyBXz3EQyEOiK_aPt5HsG59Bt81b/s400/LivRm_2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <a href="http://www.designdevelopmentnyc.com/">Design Development NYC</a> was brought on board to do the extensive gut renovation and created all of the custom millwork and mouldings seen in the apartment which give it an art deco / old New York character.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWcS-rpVhsVxCC7FkUd85xhUwL55gaDdaQVyp1X2FxpFk_scSvDUiFj7LGPHgu-L1oCKQPp5Lunm1tpEZfxHI0idOXdMjeOJ3ZeB7m3_9h2hQzd0bmxssKBHdvUr47hNpIMn1aINHrDJZx/s1600/Secretary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWcS-rpVhsVxCC7FkUd85xhUwL55gaDdaQVyp1X2FxpFk_scSvDUiFj7LGPHgu-L1oCKQPp5Lunm1tpEZfxHI0idOXdMjeOJ3ZeB7m3_9h2hQzd0bmxssKBHdvUr47hNpIMn1aINHrDJZx/s400/Secretary.jpg" width="313" /></a></div> I love their idea of floating a fuzzy white rug over a heavily patterned antique.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3ZCuLZQl8TOE_ksPmy_rwE3XbwcdnHDb2UEIvsmqUCBl-ESpPZmxtVR87wF28ADnzgucr_jWNiHHsUn-wm85P-kOOT8dU95b9dLlMsbl0aAJB5xMVEFGzXdBw7fLi5jpdHDNPAeW1ocW/s1600/Fabrics.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3ZCuLZQl8TOE_ksPmy_rwE3XbwcdnHDb2UEIvsmqUCBl-ESpPZmxtVR87wF28ADnzgucr_jWNiHHsUn-wm85P-kOOT8dU95b9dLlMsbl0aAJB5xMVEFGzXdBw7fLi5jpdHDNPAeW1ocW/s400/Fabrics.jpg" width="313" /></a></div> Some of the gorgeous fabrics from the owner's company used throughout the apartment are seen above.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8iGftjFIEWY-QXBE8ej-ebHnQ7YrkifjuCGTEeD-32xrkF5hzbjYNhtf8v7rRmU8HCOUS9il3ruw0d1lluwXwPO7gjmxSiYb5WN7fuzfawMdKSAiYJsVb1mg__x_K7sO5mIDSecKyp91e/s1600/Hallway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8iGftjFIEWY-QXBE8ej-ebHnQ7YrkifjuCGTEeD-32xrkF5hzbjYNhtf8v7rRmU8HCOUS9il3ruw0d1lluwXwPO7gjmxSiYb5WN7fuzfawMdKSAiYJsVb1mg__x_K7sO5mIDSecKyp91e/s400/Hallway.jpg" width="313" /></a></div> Notice the antique brass hardware on the jib door above -such a great little detail that's so important to get right.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4C5MRaeKJQ_O7EC6kVmY6Q-sP9M0FQFv6oJi8Ym28GvKPW7atlxl8Cm2PZx2_shqpmPJ5-NRuhb2EL9_8pw-r8Dub00u-k1tf5FEtpt0xRIn5N6TFGf3LE3AATMKa-j1ypyZp9FqjJm2/s1600/KidsRm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4C5MRaeKJQ_O7EC6kVmY6Q-sP9M0FQFv6oJi8Ym28GvKPW7atlxl8Cm2PZx2_shqpmPJ5-NRuhb2EL9_8pw-r8Dub00u-k1tf5FEtpt0xRIn5N6TFGf3LE3AATMKa-j1ypyZp9FqjJm2/s400/KidsRm.jpg" width="313" /></a></div> Books are to be found throughout the apartment even on either side of the guestroom bed; no wonder I like it so much!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uB950LCyfGecHizhni52o33JJGVf8ptLLfArAYAnNwyO1U4VHF0RS5org380Twuhupasy5DkKGZP_iHIzvlhH2fgJ9vC9CUwvsMbUkLEpZG72XKTak5IDaJ9teh2gG9K0zPLeipWqvWg/s1600/kitchen_detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uB950LCyfGecHizhni52o33JJGVf8ptLLfArAYAnNwyO1U4VHF0RS5org380Twuhupasy5DkKGZP_iHIzvlhH2fgJ9vC9CUwvsMbUkLEpZG72XKTak5IDaJ9teh2gG9K0zPLeipWqvWg/s400/kitchen_detail.jpg" width="313" /></a></div> More space for cookbooks in the beautiful kitchen.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq-oM_QQniEzWD8klfUsSlzbpWBIRQAh0ay8hx5RN80jNGdsnTx1ra11tjZNFkzdbI_jBuETy_q-rkhF88saHeZOhpDsWUd6IWx2RKxspanVquw2LEmVA7_E2FHLNE6q_ewGwlObXx7tiF/s1600/KitchenLong.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq-oM_QQniEzWD8klfUsSlzbpWBIRQAh0ay8hx5RN80jNGdsnTx1ra11tjZNFkzdbI_jBuETy_q-rkhF88saHeZOhpDsWUd6IWx2RKxspanVquw2LEmVA7_E2FHLNE6q_ewGwlObXx7tiF/s400/KitchenLong.jpg" width="313" /></a></div> I think this may be my dream kitchen. I love a galley kitchen as they're so efficient especially with tons of counterspace and natural light. You can keep your islands!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8UjG8MpQlSkAJkfEriEdfpzKdlbvc3H6tDFP1p4aev07PXmT9Eq7H2sqStFKBElhXN8TlLkxuI1ZHpuuiZzT0-zoPQrCY6Ozkmy7TD6doEavtKGnRHPWyB3GK2MJPlDTljRmgR6pb0MY/s1600/KitchenSittingArea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8UjG8MpQlSkAJkfEriEdfpzKdlbvc3H6tDFP1p4aev07PXmT9Eq7H2sqStFKBElhXN8TlLkxuI1ZHpuuiZzT0-zoPQrCY6Ozkmy7TD6doEavtKGnRHPWyB3GK2MJPlDTljRmgR6pb0MY/s400/KitchenSittingArea.jpg" width="313" /></a></div>I love the mixture of wood floors, painted cabinets (a custom <a href="http://us.farrow-ball.com/">Farrow & Ball</a> color), wood and marble countertops with a marble slab backsplash (so clean and easy!).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdsNJulQBg1MiKWD6BfUOxaJ_1TrLrxMmHVcQEHs1N-2uTU9Vrz9SoqHOjOEwFaiPvvGTwsQQA1KzTEkmrfR1h0mMmyzmg2zwr2m4ee13h62i6m9MQOAtuzByi3eRQ4JXtQ-YGKmTcOdd_/s1600/Library2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdsNJulQBg1MiKWD6BfUOxaJ_1TrLrxMmHVcQEHs1N-2uTU9Vrz9SoqHOjOEwFaiPvvGTwsQQA1KzTEkmrfR1h0mMmyzmg2zwr2m4ee13h62i6m9MQOAtuzByi3eRQ4JXtQ-YGKmTcOdd_/s400/Library2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> After the kitchen, the cozy library has to be my favorite space. Can't you see yourself living in here?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIaMiKeAALom2gwuSkjsxIBwiiJ3nja5uf2w46KDAXGOqXG-AVG379BDc25CMbIpWjgQQmev6EXs7Kk4jMbtQMsJTDynJIirHMOefB72U1SyIolg39_ixmPpxWpSAxnWMnNnVwfq5Fk2ng/s1600/LibraryMaster_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIaMiKeAALom2gwuSkjsxIBwiiJ3nja5uf2w46KDAXGOqXG-AVG379BDc25CMbIpWjgQQmev6EXs7Kk4jMbtQMsJTDynJIirHMOefB72U1SyIolg39_ixmPpxWpSAxnWMnNnVwfq5Fk2ng/s400/LibraryMaster_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Tons of books, a large tv for movies, and a comfy couch to curl up with a book or favorite magazine seem like heaven to me. I love the addition of a glass desk which doesn't block light from the windows.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDCPJN1IFVruLIx61CE_rvzP-b_YUnyeKKabevwNVPal2v6AO6C3zO_b-zZyFxhO8TAbXjaKfgv71Thvz_GI0obw7hOdka4k1Ym9jRbx8Ibabh8Kn4CZEwIIWY0p2eOQae1i8XNDAbJYuY/s1600/LibraryShelves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDCPJN1IFVruLIx61CE_rvzP-b_YUnyeKKabevwNVPal2v6AO6C3zO_b-zZyFxhO8TAbXjaKfgv71Thvz_GI0obw7hOdka4k1Ym9jRbx8Ibabh8Kn4CZEwIIWY0p2eOQae1i8XNDAbJYuY/s400/LibraryShelves.jpg" width="313" /></a></div>Also notice those herringbone floors in the library. The floors are bleached oak to best reflect the light; always important in an apartment!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJ3UhNXObJtQn8x93DMrL_jhHbOg-PjoUZ4yBcTVeFg1_-vW909HiGjxPdV1PrfdzQbG20fcPdNvCo3GKlerSj2hxFsodvma1vgMJFFpxaWnyhIZ5Pw3RUkF4kA3GaDDT9t8MoEqxKLxX/s1600/MasterBath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJ3UhNXObJtQn8x93DMrL_jhHbOg-PjoUZ4yBcTVeFg1_-vW909HiGjxPdV1PrfdzQbG20fcPdNvCo3GKlerSj2hxFsodvma1vgMJFFpxaWnyhIZ5Pw3RUkF4kA3GaDDT9t8MoEqxKLxX/s400/MasterBath.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The master bathroom is a refuge of gleaming nickel and soft white marble off the white and bright master bedroom.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLn_Z6H0UfYIiXetmTKncWdfVxiHEGakzutvx9oBfnS88E3zGrHscC5W7KScFgdeHflCU3UP3PEHJcV-OUqzI3xy8rf0mIAHwxXKqQAMCWuihu6ECbLOQLcVjJYvMMM_FVgYn_85PjTrE/s1600/MasterBedRm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLn_Z6H0UfYIiXetmTKncWdfVxiHEGakzutvx9oBfnS88E3zGrHscC5W7KScFgdeHflCU3UP3PEHJcV-OUqzI3xy8rf0mIAHwxXKqQAMCWuihu6ECbLOQLcVjJYvMMM_FVgYn_85PjTrE/s400/MasterBedRm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> I love a bed like this; lots of pillows, a fluffy down duvet, and all white - no fuss no muss! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Kobp50oyYm-j80-X-WJRELD4I-MNtHfOx7UJagw_pgtFlT_OUyCh5fIYg1J_E65IHeVRARvuIR_6svewPudgIq6MClpcvbfmOb-phxgetv308HT_u6hEabbbm-w6GzpmTCR9cCL_rivR/s1600/BedrmDesk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Kobp50oyYm-j80-X-WJRELD4I-MNtHfOx7UJagw_pgtFlT_OUyCh5fIYg1J_E65IHeVRARvuIR_6svewPudgIq6MClpcvbfmOb-phxgetv308HT_u6hEabbbm-w6GzpmTCR9cCL_rivR/s400/BedrmDesk.jpg" width="313" /></a></div>I hope you enjoyed this tour as much as I did!<br /><i>Photographs courtesy of <a href="http://trevortondro.com/">Trevor Tondro</a>.</i>

New York City dreams

As a blogger one receives a lot of PR emails and every once in awhile something catches your eye. Such was the case when an apartment in the...

10:37 AM

Chisel & Mouse: at it again!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZh1x35KUmyVDjdb8qWchiQqhtmgbrH9oSJpkFN65hzm6uTo2ku_kVkb_uv10LSjUp8f16hTl4rQqr7IElNRe4uZNpHJel9Xt9Z4nCPUIHRL1YMmmEkY4bUPM4B7RTlYvQ714WWoeg6YMS/s1600/New+Chisel+and+Mouse.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZh1x35KUmyVDjdb8qWchiQqhtmgbrH9oSJpkFN65hzm6uTo2ku_kVkb_uv10LSjUp8f16hTl4rQqr7IElNRe4uZNpHJel9Xt9Z4nCPUIHRL1YMmmEkY4bUPM4B7RTlYvQ714WWoeg6YMS/s400/New+Chisel+and+Mouse.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>You may remember me talking about <a href="http://interior-design-pictures.blogspot.com/2012/04/chisel-and-mouse-architectural-models.html">Chisel & Mouse</a> before and now the guys at <a href="http://www.chiselandmouse.com/">Chisel & Mouse</a> are at it again; this time transforming many of their beautiful plaster architectural models to hanging. Above you can see their version of the entrance to Buckingham Palace on one of my bookshelves but also hanging on my wall below.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc8VKVxD9f462pDnKqRzoqIkaYRFSRIBsoJKWWKjdunPqzrakOjQOk1rK67ree67f5bLqug_xwPZ3F3brvVacKduTa5NKOnGmvhH0rHRvA6-pdv6Q2QYoVZQcUtlqlDt7uT6miYKFOGnuh/s1600/Chisel+and+Mouse.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc8VKVxD9f462pDnKqRzoqIkaYRFSRIBsoJKWWKjdunPqzrakOjQOk1rK67ree67f5bLqug_xwPZ3F3brvVacKduTa5NKOnGmvhH0rHRvA6-pdv6Q2QYoVZQcUtlqlDt7uT6miYKFOGnuh/s400/Chisel+and+Mouse.JPG" width="261" /></a></div>They're constantly adding new models to their inventory and improving existing models. Also, the new models are signed and dated. Loving these guys and can't wait to see what they come up with next!

Chisel & Mouse: at it again!

You may remember me talking about Chisel & Mouse before and now the guys at Chisel & Mouse are at it again; this time transforming...

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Darryl Carter: inside look

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6Z1WYar19IuS_P8Gvliv6xvlimITxhbjwDDApNS-gYTafgJ99xZvpE6cwdiO7NCyn0e3v1riaYd9C8wjV5CFF_eoBeNf6CsKOb8WyejMNkwJbP8sQ3wLrbUAqHnQRzc59coXnE02x3Sg/s1600/Darryl+Carter+still+life.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6Z1WYar19IuS_P8Gvliv6xvlimITxhbjwDDApNS-gYTafgJ99xZvpE6cwdiO7NCyn0e3v1riaYd9C8wjV5CFF_eoBeNf6CsKOb8WyejMNkwJbP8sQ3wLrbUAqHnQRzc59coXnE02x3Sg/s400/Darryl+Carter+still+life.JPG" width="290" /></a></div>This past weekend I finally had the chance to tour <a href="http://darrylcarter.com/">Darryl Carter</a>'s new store and studio here in DC that everyone has been raving over.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1Z5PDbmSjk5k9aliJ3xg9VlmIFgsxBKjSDTySJvqNl87h7vDZ0oovKOxIlqgEuSY9EljCJVzwMqM6_36viEIhutjfV0CgMOaTXnnD18eRhVQoaO-7OAFsdE9xByNSgIZrprPiH-Xqeu5/s1600/Darryl+Carter+DC.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1Z5PDbmSjk5k9aliJ3xg9VlmIFgsxBKjSDTySJvqNl87h7vDZ0oovKOxIlqgEuSY9EljCJVzwMqM6_36viEIhutjfV0CgMOaTXnnD18eRhVQoaO-7OAFsdE9xByNSgIZrprPiH-Xqeu5/s400/Darryl+Carter+DC.JPG" width="268" /></a></div> The discrete facade in an up and coming neighborhood, Shaw, belies the large amazing space within. Only a small "Darryl Carter" logo in red on the front windows alerts the visitor that they are in fact in the right place!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvDKRB2M_MWx4GMQpUAN3taFxXwUPGV4n45vHPcIi09nfGoo4_SGRuF1lK8sIiJOMhpafh_va7mtjntveRpQp5ftoZaBsPAKqRZh6fqUk79z_61PGj_jftFWEq_QkUfHGVQgv9KjzatnJ/s1600/Architectural+salvage.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvDKRB2M_MWx4GMQpUAN3taFxXwUPGV4n45vHPcIi09nfGoo4_SGRuF1lK8sIiJOMhpafh_va7mtjntveRpQp5ftoZaBsPAKqRZh6fqUk79z_61PGj_jftFWEq_QkUfHGVQgv9KjzatnJ/s400/Architectural+salvage.JPG" width="293" /></a></div>One can see why Darryl chose the space for his shop: the beautiful industrial spaces are old, worn, and interesting; the perfect contrast to his quirky but beautiful antiques and custom designed pieces.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmIGdIxd8WXVIpcojqgdOxKQZNhSlod8eopg5zkNDHgbG4PhtZiBZIikCciWSf89TX2pb4uXHKqKgm7PCA_TyjNbYjdX-BS3DWWFmDx6TihmOPonIzVh5A6lQlAYM1KqBA1A3hzP4mr0mw/s1600/Lion+statue.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmIGdIxd8WXVIpcojqgdOxKQZNhSlod8eopg5zkNDHgbG4PhtZiBZIikCciWSf89TX2pb4uXHKqKgm7PCA_TyjNbYjdX-BS3DWWFmDx6TihmOPonIzVh5A6lQlAYM1KqBA1A3hzP4mr0mw/s400/Lion+statue.JPG" width="283" /></a></div> This imposing antique lion greets you as you enter.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-liwCGDfNgPCaNoU-HqBD2u93XDZx1AqChkzfY_Ol7rLrse9stz9yus1RM6lCmUermWVggA9XdDejPTJEvs4VENbs9K7Pook683_IOTZGUuoCVhCZgWOUEQCQNJgf8C5AnMfOd1CU3ZAV/s1600/stone+urn.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-liwCGDfNgPCaNoU-HqBD2u93XDZx1AqChkzfY_Ol7rLrse9stz9yus1RM6lCmUermWVggA9XdDejPTJEvs4VENbs9K7Pook683_IOTZGUuoCVhCZgWOUEQCQNJgf8C5AnMfOd1CU3ZAV/s400/stone+urn.JPG" width="302" /></a></div>The first floor features a lot of smaller items by local artisans such as pottery, dishes, glassware, and art pieces. I loved this old stone urn!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtEoe6_I7kXXFW4wvCmKqgVMg6hfQR3JhZuueBtC82v0-7FGBrfZM9JSDm2T3rNEJoWzdwCA2bYOH2ePA0YeRxcvJiE_5iZ1gO9MPZOnskdMmhL-Gm4hBNlz7GWrbUoUB0H8beJ_cqvl0v/s1600/2nd+floor+darryl+carter.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtEoe6_I7kXXFW4wvCmKqgVMg6hfQR3JhZuueBtC82v0-7FGBrfZM9JSDm2T3rNEJoWzdwCA2bYOH2ePA0YeRxcvJiE_5iZ1gO9MPZOnskdMmhL-Gm4hBNlz7GWrbUoUB0H8beJ_cqvl0v/s400/2nd+floor+darryl+carter.JPG" width="295" /></a></div>The second floor is large and covers his furnishings, antiques, and a lot of other unusual finds.  Copies of his amazing book are to be found scattered throughout the shop.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ipbN4zoO57BpYTx1SFb1GNQzvPmmOnaC0E7jBr3abgVV0ao-0LkONuclGI9aNnEY2SuF0z5OKT89Q1mJ5wAv2sqDLVHhHrsdqTQKUYCcgHsIEkW38b44CUnIWthhwn_omgUKTkXLFjb1/s1600/2nd+floor.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ipbN4zoO57BpYTx1SFb1GNQzvPmmOnaC0E7jBr3abgVV0ao-0LkONuclGI9aNnEY2SuF0z5OKT89Q1mJ5wAv2sqDLVHhHrsdqTQKUYCcgHsIEkW38b44CUnIWthhwn_omgUKTkXLFjb1/s400/2nd+floor.JPG" width="298" /></a></div> At the rear of the 2nd floor, fabric samples are housed in orderly fashion in industrial metal baskets.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgln0C-HvR7D0_0CCZxJErY5YoSGuopzuQMlzri67DzFsS5q1BQIVQ7pOsrLRoUN5OXL2m0j_tT6yKnfwi9Kf2iaXG8YlrMcwRmhxZvSqWLF15Rmt8poa7WR0rPNnpGi4WigGwimFyBB98K/s1600/Medusa+intaglio.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgln0C-HvR7D0_0CCZxJErY5YoSGuopzuQMlzri67DzFsS5q1BQIVQ7pOsrLRoUN5OXL2m0j_tT6yKnfwi9Kf2iaXG8YlrMcwRmhxZvSqWLF15Rmt8poa7WR0rPNnpGi4WigGwimFyBB98K/s400/Medusa+intaglio.JPG" width="295" /></a></div> Stunning intaglios by yet another artist line the stairwell.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSCApYHS0xeXNtede-33doJaDyV82qCfA3sT5GivVLNshCtbcdtQzXIeoY-BGuri7I8LhxiwcEq4ZjEOVqKujlGCZbp0QwtvHodaFimeCO7r5wOYkZD07YA2AueSWks5mEcr1LzkkMqIvg/s1600/tablescape.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSCApYHS0xeXNtede-33doJaDyV82qCfA3sT5GivVLNshCtbcdtQzXIeoY-BGuri7I8LhxiwcEq4ZjEOVqKujlGCZbp0QwtvHodaFimeCO7r5wOYkZD07YA2AueSWks5mEcr1LzkkMqIvg/s400/tablescape.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>Everywhere you look are fascinating objects: both found and antique. This chinoiserie dressing mirror picks up the shelving on the wall opposite.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjEg6UDSbTuzHZ5GdPLWW1GoHhSj_h2y8w7uvQWrrXj2g1l2EBqnaEhhj1jSt-5w-gixVTEey2UW4IQ2BdRdygHPqzz88LG1T_SGcJTZoNvzcdyl0DlZgx4_IttCU_Sam7qocAYCPUTt5I/s1600/tableswares.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjEg6UDSbTuzHZ5GdPLWW1GoHhSj_h2y8w7uvQWrrXj2g1l2EBqnaEhhj1jSt-5w-gixVTEey2UW4IQ2BdRdygHPqzz88LG1T_SGcJTZoNvzcdyl0DlZgx4_IttCU_Sam7qocAYCPUTt5I/s400/tableswares.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I always associate this type of striped menswear upholstery with Darryl but this was the only example I could find in the shop!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2ZUsFk_IpJdSw5Hh_QJBMwoE1E142q7d-km4l8TNHyrQNQ3jmrJeAwWAqLqE8RVsKmLceHjfAaeE-uaNlMJtt-j3fQfQ2Hc6rsvkFktUMxvHfG5n-Vp0B2gL2prbI4LxAepIaUjbT2IT/s1600/taxidermy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2ZUsFk_IpJdSw5Hh_QJBMwoE1E142q7d-km4l8TNHyrQNQ3jmrJeAwWAqLqE8RVsKmLceHjfAaeE-uaNlMJtt-j3fQfQ2Hc6rsvkFktUMxvHfG5n-Vp0B2gL2prbI4LxAepIaUjbT2IT/s400/taxidermy.JPG" width="276" /></a></div> Taxidermy is to be found throughout the shop as well as cowhide and zebra skin rugs.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW91587MIwauitq1nS43WRj305k1lc6NGSSKH64W_8eHyTQ8K36kn43ISPXqQ0C0lzfnxFFnlzemH3ALmTYXBrilnDTFOikR7Y_koQeEzO7n0SMkMA0AGi6Z4XFM1m6pEiD_GYN8u65f49/s1600/urban+electric+co.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW91587MIwauitq1nS43WRj305k1lc6NGSSKH64W_8eHyTQ8K36kn43ISPXqQ0C0lzfnxFFnlzemH3ALmTYXBrilnDTFOikR7Y_koQeEzO7n0SMkMA0AGi6Z4XFM1m6pEiD_GYN8u65f49/s400/urban+electric+co.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Most of the lighting comes from Darryl's collection for the <a href="http://www.urbanelectricco.com/">Urban Electric Company</a>. I especially loved these sconces lighting the stairways.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj909NeigcC8hoziI-Ff_EvAeGeEiLrWK0j9M_sOjkkhoLYUBhEsaWH2PPQP8FPVfVjQQjKTSmiVWM2ZtfQqmZhJi5UzPOpyqg1zx69zvbRyK1MCuD7mZ5sq5sCiY4A04Pt4wRqKsbA7ApC/s1600/3rd+floor.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj909NeigcC8hoziI-Ff_EvAeGeEiLrWK0j9M_sOjkkhoLYUBhEsaWH2PPQP8FPVfVjQQjKTSmiVWM2ZtfQqmZhJi5UzPOpyqg1zx69zvbRyK1MCuD7mZ5sq5sCiY4A04Pt4wRqKsbA7ApC/s400/3rd+floor.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The Attic space is the most beautiful and gets amazing light through old skylights and dormer windows. Darryl originally intended this to be his personal office but the store got larger than anticipated!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukBmtdKQA4hcsCgptZlR5enP43H3lel2OUMyxtdWEkIf7HywH8znzf_mHhive5-R3qD0Phv4Yqh1UZ9ZJ-8xriZEeA3f-xRATKbUU2LXG78L-Qc69OPwAlbj4uqokXxLbng5rUJytzy17/s1600/Attic+space.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukBmtdKQA4hcsCgptZlR5enP43H3lel2OUMyxtdWEkIf7HywH8znzf_mHhive5-R3qD0Phv4Yqh1UZ9ZJ-8xriZEeA3f-xRATKbUU2LXG78L-Qc69OPwAlbj4uqokXxLbng5rUJytzy17/s400/Attic+space.JPG" width="298" /></a></div> Imagine taking your phone calls on this comfortable daybed everyday.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKVmspgYgV-0mv5_6kRXwXiY7y6LZRlkVbpjF0lWCZv1lM5uspquMxg3LB5OJLAkX9ZHVNEIyREXROLXBUrFYocDZhZSFap-lFNkd_-_Pors11SCROsUENF3cKJdzdoQ-MeWXxp9_0p74M/s1600/leather+goods.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKVmspgYgV-0mv5_6kRXwXiY7y6LZRlkVbpjF0lWCZv1lM5uspquMxg3LB5OJLAkX9ZHVNEIyREXROLXBUrFYocDZhZSFap-lFNkd_-_Pors11SCROsUENF3cKJdzdoQ-MeWXxp9_0p74M/s400/leather+goods.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>I was amazed at the breadth of items that is carried by the store - everything including the kitchen sink!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORol-mc4Dqswy1FB4ojG_DExJnYXb5hfXeI3AmgG_eP2J48gvyF0zlNSk9ICWumtLEAyNv9Q58eSZPfDnY_JzYAji-nZL-Gni-yc1sIq2g-y6PCz_VY7D4f3xylsiXAP1fvofSdjh-ItL/s1600/farm+sink.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORol-mc4Dqswy1FB4ojG_DExJnYXb5hfXeI3AmgG_eP2J48gvyF0zlNSk9ICWumtLEAyNv9Q58eSZPfDnY_JzYAji-nZL-Gni-yc1sIq2g-y6PCz_VY7D4f3xylsiXAP1fvofSdjh-ItL/s400/farm+sink.JPG" width="311" /></a></div>Behind the shop is a private courtyard, perfect for parties. The lines of this old mattress make for an interesting art installation.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNR08XjXf7zJhxzvRC3Uc6965il4NSsuLwJW-4fNX_g_-0jP7cz38saH6-PH3xgPFxQUkdl2v10I4Lce7miteIG5TkyH_J60hrIvzF2iz1dhmOKxbLk1cW0I_l1sE-V3yp5h2O3513iDXe/s1600/courtyard+art.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNR08XjXf7zJhxzvRC3Uc6965il4NSsuLwJW-4fNX_g_-0jP7cz38saH6-PH3xgPFxQUkdl2v10I4Lce7miteIG5TkyH_J60hrIvzF2iz1dhmOKxbLk1cW0I_l1sE-V3yp5h2O3513iDXe/s400/courtyard+art.JPG" width="277" /></a></div>Located in the former garage is the design studio where his staff works and client meetings are held. I loved these metal and glass doors.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZlcJlr3iHagkrvAvMzYHwH9qWq1MoR0FGqIvk9jbAunNyT7FD59y0rsIeV3K4f0UfUZPdHoFqHgfjCG2gE2-ER2Qt-u-UN0o2xYYbID_n9hUiDPJSiJzYS1J4a3HUvDMldR7JU6AJDHh/s1600/studio+entry.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZlcJlr3iHagkrvAvMzYHwH9qWq1MoR0FGqIvk9jbAunNyT7FD59y0rsIeV3K4f0UfUZPdHoFqHgfjCG2gE2-ER2Qt-u-UN0o2xYYbID_n9hUiDPJSiJzYS1J4a3HUvDMldR7JU6AJDHh/s400/studio+entry.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>The wood paneled space is painted Darryl's favorite color by Benjamin Moore, <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/dc-03">Bonifant White</a>, which visually expands the space. Even the staplers and tape dispensers on the desks were white! The color is from his line at <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/darryl-carter-colors-white">Benjamin Moore</a> where you can get his look for your own home.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Anchoring the work space is a closet with amazing antique hardware. Antique door hardware is to be found throughout the shop on all of the doors - no detail overlooked - don't miss it!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNXAIzqTGiRxZDfVmi592mlIBPrW7XuY-3s2BDyl2hLIbiCb_6BqbKpQjtqUmJDhkNEoGc6mkq4p8zn7Wo2QIgbzHp5V3U1HSPLLK1iExbsl7zJ7UQd9hq1OaYRSHCJVHb3SHUS4PEN6z/s1600/antique+door+hardware.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNXAIzqTGiRxZDfVmi592mlIBPrW7XuY-3s2BDyl2hLIbiCb_6BqbKpQjtqUmJDhkNEoGc6mkq4p8zn7Wo2QIgbzHp5V3U1HSPLLK1iExbsl7zJ7UQd9hq1OaYRSHCJVHb3SHUS4PEN6z/s400/antique+door+hardware.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Darryl's shop is located at 1320 9th St. NW, in Shaw, across the street from the convention center. I encourage you all to visit!<br /><i>Photos taken with my underwhelming iphone - visit the shop to see everything in greater detail!</i>

Darryl Carter: inside look

This past weekend I finally had the chance to tour Darryl Carter 's new store and studio here in DC that everyone has been raving over. ...

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Shopping: And George

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5742116508354743746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy8kXgkkt41e1LtMPF0tI05DdDEkRuPZucsvlaHI-dKQ4YBTz2ZivrKRka8w3_dWIhxAKBmO4Lnogzi_ervnS3ainbBJ4RH8Te1OlHxP9pSckJC-S6nwlleZY-p2nJo8W2j_v-raNvtF53/s400/velvet+pillows.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 296px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" />This weekend while in Charlottesville on the ICAA tour of UVA and Blue Ridge Farm I stopped at "And George" - a charming shop with loads of great furniture, household items, and gifts.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5742117014829275602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjiFlx6Y4EDR5Itw-NSyEwQA67g9JgFGztUkb7m12PKmwb2cPzkIKiWDQ4ijX08QMsaNtI028_TgEUfVOmOeU6j_qNmPGPT6sseqCW2owznfC698VKMJ6SbF3awQzivc7dxiW5xBEGVi_/s400/and+george.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 253px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" />I love shops which are arranged with beautiful things as far as the eye can see, like in a house rather than just on shelves.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5742116498975810946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1bRJ6O4tavQKnFfvdLav8oR20yey0y9GUy6Haf5XiT8s32npahtNVpjQB04FytLtAT8TyB2hhKCsT5KfB8mbH4icYsk-9oxzdgcWBlzpowinuY55BIXkY-Lf6rpDDCeWe_S6sIMSEh1Q/s400/candles.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 296px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" />I loved the etagere in the foreground filled with candles and the console table along the back wall.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5742115803443445410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPMogupwVMKWZboL0-0K4oo8MMt1dZMz_rfGgV9GIZ3AmHZxoxhOgJyomq6oIFH72y1MnVsLtTlVLQ8sibhzV4fWBQaIHO_5NaP2btKkdvepWNX5qXRFgO2RhLI8aHJkXL60oWtjTxGZ2/s400/elegant+furniture.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 285px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" />As you can see the shop is full of perfect furniture, like this brass and wood coffee table.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5742115794719822466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4wClH0HaWeS9F0yDhJLeYQkXRKykNy5H26EZfXtX88ClbOay5qPgHlaWx0pw8RDNu3SPmWVw9LuWAIN8cBhZeI1TF8nQHCnqTNQoEQKAxE-C-lKWl_n5QAbG19kasS_qGlFEOf_O42Ofp/s400/tea+time.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 298px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" />Every display in the store is picture perfect. Bellocq tea and William Yeoward crystal made up this vignette.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5742115231376899474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vTHvPL4cFGe0jWdcURHSdE2HY2OLYcAGQ8lk4dL38ES3Yz8MRmzs86Q22A-Rv4__-C1-pWgIPMij5VmYGe9MOJCJIJc1LzQ-ticZXhMj4ef8EkIpwAN9ZPCzlhXXJUYe40QMHPsdTzHZ/s400/pretty+desk.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" />This little desk area reminded me of Charlotte Moss's office.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5742114968464840930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxhXeqvciXUJriK4wrfbAzee-lfJe8woI_TuRV7oxT5jWij82-xKUNXUGEZyJ8vhGSSqShxK2jn5bBsDCQX0FwrLrzS_BKYJKTTG8TFWKLdup2PGDBzCRMNIQ4sMJSynoxUiaBp3bn1hY/s400/shop+front.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 305px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" />If you find yourself in the Charlottesville area (home to many attractions) be sure to stop in at And George, located at 3465 Ivy Road on Route 250. You just may find me the perfect gift -haha.

Shopping: And George

This weekend while in Charlottesville on the ICAA tour of UVA and Blue Ridge Farm I stopped at "And George" - a charming shop with...

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Time is ticking....

Time is ticking....

This baroque chinoiserie clock from the Getty reminds me that summer is ticking away. I've had so many things going on I've barel...

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Ramsign Giveaway

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLxz_XoCddkHAMEf0mpYZDepgqW1K6TClHhqCZhp5SFdlZgF3caPjmiNPlu4Qyrksmhyn6y4dj85TnxQY58xQfDoOtljFVxw3Uv4kWUS__dDvKcf_qUiK4QR_hlbjRdUdhv87aRZhXM8/s1600/ramsign.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612864310393165570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLxz_XoCddkHAMEf0mpYZDepgqW1K6TClHhqCZhp5SFdlZgF3caPjmiNPlu4Qyrksmhyn6y4dj85TnxQY58xQfDoOtljFVxw3Uv4kWUS__dDvKcf_qUiK4QR_hlbjRdUdhv87aRZhXM8/s400/ramsign.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 377px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Much like jewelry on a beautiful woman, the right accessory on a house can really pull an entire look or design together. Details matter!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj682yubyf_M_NZuzp6pUeWGefQgRl2lhJy83dlF125ChtDkp7RHRdRCxzELfmc1p0paiyAin1FfRJr5O44rLXgmLejsSBNN-abj9OHdwTBIrH2VB3knnBXUwn0wqv2Rp5tP3aCdPY6PH0/s1600/house+number.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612864303349682578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj682yubyf_M_NZuzp6pUeWGefQgRl2lhJy83dlF125ChtDkp7RHRdRCxzELfmc1p0paiyAin1FfRJr5O44rLXgmLejsSBNN-abj9OHdwTBIrH2VB3knnBXUwn0wqv2Rp5tP3aCdPY6PH0/s400/house+number.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 344px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><a href="http://www.ramsign.com/">Ramsign</a>, a small Danish company that has been producing porcelain enamel house signs for years has generously offered to give a house number plaque to a lucky reader here on <a href="http://interior-design-pictures.blogspot.com/">ArchitectDesign</a>.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0h8bV0ceuZAI1WIATiElYkK-kzjDLZfwlCzKxH_lj3wfEQu4X4j548qADwqc3JDBHgJsLJjgEEfNKWdkk0vOrCpplgW7VBL8m8juEQEh3E9_yWDiKW7Z2hcQgodWwPQfuzX9KjI0DMBs/s1600/ramsign_%25283%2529.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612864299507915890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0h8bV0ceuZAI1WIATiElYkK-kzjDLZfwlCzKxH_lj3wfEQu4X4j548qADwqc3JDBHgJsLJjgEEfNKWdkk0vOrCpplgW7VBL8m8juEQEh3E9_yWDiKW7Z2hcQgodWwPQfuzX9KjI0DMBs/s400/ramsign_%25283%2529.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>The winner will be selected on Wednesday, June 8th in celebration of my birthday! <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612864292903102834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-O5JI9xKgRNhX0bQcY9p48JekeSB9iId1GkRmKAt0_BHytyoOcZXVW-GOQwTPjB1bosdsmTUD2MJ5qJObgBUg-tucQyW9LG5mn3cn7vempiieYMeKewZYCcn5fmgvNTpE4aK0cvXBpNY/s400/ramsign+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />To enter, simply leave a comment saying which house number you would pick if you won. Receive 1 extra entry for posting a link to the giveaway on twitter or facebook. <strong>Good luck!</strong></div><br /><div><strong>p.s.This giveaway is international,</strong> so don't hesitate to enter!</div></div>

Ramsign Giveaway

Much like jewelry on a beautiful woman, the right accessory on a house can really pull an entire look or design together. Details matter! R...

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