tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24692937396474016462024-02-19T02:11:07.103-06:00dallas DECORUMthe Dallas design scene one blog post at a timeDallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-25089722107238970312012-03-09T15:20:00.000-06:002012-03-09T15:20:51.736-06:00Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Celebration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A Celebration was held Friday, March 3 in honor of the grand opening of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. This bridge has to be the most dramatic addition to the Dallas skyline yet. This bridge commemorates the late philanthropist, Margaret Hunt Hill and designed by the visionary architect Santiago Calatrava. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On this self-guided tour you will see the incorporation of recycled materials, rainwater collection systems and natural ventilation, in conjunction with, maintaining the clean lines, simple shapes and lightness associated with the Modern architecture movement.</span></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span> </span></span></div><div style="padding-left: 30px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">· 4311 Middleton Road, Dallas, TX, 75229<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></div><div style="padding-left: 30px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">· 3602 Hillside Drive, Dallas, TX, 75214</span></span></span></div><div style="padding-left: 30px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">· 8627 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75209<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></div><div style="padding-left: 30px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">· 8637 Redondo Drive, Dallas, TX 75218*<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></div><div style="padding-left: 30px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">· 5706 Watson Circle, Dallas, TX 75225<u></u></span></span></span></div><div style="padding-left: 30px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">· 4445 College Park Drive, Dallas, TX 75229*<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></div><div style="padding-left: 30px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">· 4214 Shorecrest Drive, Dallas, TX 75209*<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></div><div style="padding-left: 30px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">· 9839 Rockbrook Drive, Dallas, TX 75220</span></span></span></div></div><div style="padding-left: 30px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">· 5910 Timber Wolf Trail, Plano, TX 75093</span></span></span></div><div><div style="padding-left: 90px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">*Will Call Locations </span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote><div style="font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span> </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You can purchase tickets in advance for $25 </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">at </span><a href="http://dallas.modernhometours.com/tickets/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">http://dallas.<wbr></wbr>modernhometours.com/tickets/</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and picked up at any designated will call location. Tickets will also be available at select properties for $30 the day of the tour.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Many notable interior designers have licensed out their name and designs - everything from plumbing to wallpaper to dinnerware. With interior designer Kelly Wearstler taking a foothold in the fashion world, the fashion designers are uping the ante! In collaboration with Brizo, the innovative, up and coming fashion designer Jason Wu, has veered off the runway to use his fashion aesthetic, to produce an intriguing collection for the world of interior design. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The <a href="https://www.brizo.com/jasonwu/collection.html" target="_blank">Jason Wu Collection</a> incorporates his signature Baroque Flower in each design. One of the unique features about this <i>inspiring</i> collection is the incredible "Touch Technology." The faucet was designed to turn on and off based upon proximity-Brizo is taking that commercial aspect of handsfree and incorporating it into their plumbing fixtures, including kitchen and bath fixtures. Very cool - no more spotty faucets! </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In this collection all fixtures and accessories come in Matte Black with either Polished Chrome or Brushed Nickel accents. Also Wu has donated numbered lithographs of his fashion designs for those who pre-order their pieces in time. Limited quantities. Contact your local plumbing showroom for more deets! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I was invited to the new Brizo H20 Dream Showroom last month at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago and if you are in the Windy City - you MUST stop by. It is by FAR the most innovative showroom to date in terms of interior accouretements. There is a huge iPAD mounted to the wall where it was so fun to play around the selections - most of the showrooms fixtures are working as well so you are able to be very hands on and know exactly what you are buying. The hard part was not getting into water fights with the other designers! Ha...check out the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/dallas-DECORUM/196256324850" target="_blank">dD Facebook</a> page for more photos of the showroom and fun! </span><br />
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Photos: Jason Wu, Brizo, Architectural Digest</div>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-78303410206985122112011-10-20T19:52:00.031-05:002011-10-20T21:29:32.878-05:00Riverfront's Annual Fall Antique Sale Featuring: Again & Again<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;font-size:180%;">Riverfront’s Annual Fall Antiques District Street Wide Sale This Saturday!</span></div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 13.0px Times; min-height: 16.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span></span><p></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><b>Over 200 vendors participating, including <a href="http://www.Againandagain.com/">Again & Again</a> at their new location, where customers can enjoy food truck fare from <i>Nammi</i> and <i>Three Men and a Taco</i> while shopping for discounted vintage furniture</b></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><b>Dallas, TX. October 19, 2011!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"></span></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; "><a href="http://www.Againandagain.com/">Again & Again</a>, a vintage and consignment furniture shop, has a new location in the Design District and they want people to know a</span><span class="Apple-style-span">bout it! In the spirit of Again & Again’s fun approach to furniture and decor, they are throwing a street party on Saturday, October 22, and inviting Dallas design buffs to join during the Annual Riverfront’s Fall Antiques Districts Street wide Sale.</span></span></span></div><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">From 11am to 2pm, Again & Again will host D</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">allas food truck favorites </span><span style=" ;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.Nammitruck.com/" style="font-style: italic; ">Nammi</a> </span><span style=" ;font-size:130%;">and</span><span style=" ;font-size:large;"> </span><i style="font-size: large; "><a href="http://www.3menandatruck.com/">Three Men and a Taco</a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">, serve </span><i style="font-size: large; "><a href="http://www.thepearlcup.com/">Pearl Cup Coffee</a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">, and provide live tunes by Dallas DJ, Mr. Diamond. Together, interior design-loving customers can ogle over Again & Again’s fabulous selection of vintage furniture while taking part in Dallas’ trendiest way to dine. Shoppers will love the outdoor sale, where inventory will be discounted up to <b>75%</b>.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;">This event is part of the annual Riverfront Antiques District Street Wide Sale, where this Saturday <b>9am-5pm</b>, over two hundred vendors will set up along Riverfront, Parkhouse Street, Howell, and Riveredge. Visitors will find antiques, mid-century modern and vintage furniture, designer art, architecturals and lighting of all kinds.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-KseC-H3xBPX60aDaTp6XDQVY5C41ZkW2_L3ln1P5BtPRelonOK1dOrtKJhhcBY7C0MUjcBYFzmioqgtL5UlDD_easZV23xFcmv5MwqbuYgH7NPF3jRzeK9PHfUiFU6L7kTNah37yjtyk/s400/interior+141+howell+101-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665751989147274722" 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></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 13.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 13.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:130%;">Again & Again, Dallas’ favorite consignment shop, now has a 14,000 square foot space at 141 Howell Street, filled with high-style, high-quality vintage pieces. Fashion-forward clients with discerning eyes can buy furniture as-is or use the Again & Again design experts to re-fashion with paint, upholstery, and tons of creativity for a fabulous custom piece.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;">This is just a sample of the kind of furniture and accessories you will find on Saturday:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; 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margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 274px; " /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLErBBzQmFh5B08COl99kprgAmCVIv711bhL4xBwwDzEGiDDjX2wtqdx9brPRZGKS5HgLqNMM5ECNgROZRxdIrILU1GtLjF662Jcmqa3A2Eopi9ZxyXHu27wmg2ibfhn99OeLDfK784qpt/s400/lacqueredchest.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665751138692491106" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 281px; " /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixq3G_WxbPqas_qeflM9pMCy-btD1Ua1kd6mCYtK-_fJuUJzhbKLb4iswh9roOUoJPCvl9ykJVbi-fw3S702-KpQCQThn9OOTZgn052ZPVdVaM9JADxPJcBqnDIybkBbiAEnRrVMRUCMaY/s400/vintagelamp.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665750900854836562" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 400px; " /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVWFHGoOp13ySfvRNquBWixTIGfJPuuHAoVHlWLu4PTTA08b1HXpaxGvcIAehvIO1F7kokzG_0epHMj7c_IUA1fjke-VZCBBfgZjc-6XcOZwviOBrb4MQIC3qbGK8YXdj12rqUmUAx4ml/s400/vintage+headboard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665750633193810626" 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></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglz7D28ZXd8lc8cOUU0A0PW0srTQp_BmdbPjalSFoPkMQafCBCMN9ODXl2AnFwbbqXFlunZzU4miid-H2UriuWQi0-4HtFc-m13oiEBFmGJ8Ngm3sAcz-ilFyPpEEQCxUR7WSBb2ggVPpB/s400/sunburst+mirror.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665750392719329586" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 371px; " /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;">Again & Again’s selection of one-of-a-kind pieces run the gamut from Mid-Century modern to Hollywood Regency, pieces with classic lines and those with flair. There’s something for everyone - all at a <i>very</i> reasonable cost. For customers who have a look in mind, but cannot find it, Again & Again makes custom furniture of the finest quality.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;font-size:130%;">For more information about Again & Again and the participating food trucks, please visit their Facebook page.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Times; min-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></span></p> <p color="#0b22a2" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0pxfont-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128130163960405">www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128130163960405</a></span></p><p color="#0b22a2" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p color="#0b22a2" style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Look Forward To Seeing You There!!</span></p> <p color="#0b22a2" style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial; "><u><br /></u></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:medium;"></span>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-92225698017770193112011-10-06T21:51:00.033-05:002011-10-08T10:52:41.351-05:00Celebration of Design 2011<div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;">Celebration of Design October 11-14 2011</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 498px; height: 113px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660580370335405074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5T_q0im8JR1-nU3Mm4CdUnsp1T_fX8p154-UK2EDNqz_AmJUk1qBH8lpYDC6j1BEOZBR5mpwbIF4CrfAfXm7RgOgs57h4FSd1I1Q92aVgAhkTPkQm-pEDbBkvkEqQI28SsSH1r2983KIi/s400/dcc.001_webbanner_01a.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Visit the <a href="http://www.celebrationofdesign.com/">link</a> to See a List of Events and Registration</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;">Featuring Keynote <span class="Apple-style-span">Speaker</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.markhampton.com/">Alexa Hampton </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">This is a 4 day celebration filled of events dedicated strictly to design. Be apart of the celebration with fellow designers and local showrooms. Showrooms in the Decorative Center will be sponsoring these exciting ev<span class="Apple-style-span">ents. One event I am particularly excited about is: <span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">The Intricacies of Design, Presented by Alexa Hampton at Brown Jordan October 13 at 1:00-3:00. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I do not really go ga-ga over celebrities and movie stars but my nerd odometer quickly rises when I hear of notable architects and designers coming to town. I am so proud that Dallas has upped the culture ante here and is now a stopping point for these trend makers and innovators of the word! </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#151931;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#151931;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; font-size: large;">Your dallasDECORUM blogger has the privilege of interviewing Alexa Hampton before the event. Alexa is the daughter of the late Marc Hampton and has now taken command of the empire so if there is anything you are dying to know, shoot me an email! Also the interview will be posted on my blog so come back to see what designing tips she has for homeowners and designers alike! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span> </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Here is a peak at some of Alexa Hampton's current wor</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family:georgia;">k and you will see why <i>House Beautiful</i> has listed her as 'Americas Best 100 Designers' and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family:georgia;"><i>New York Magazine </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; font-family:georgia;">has her listed as '100 Best Architects & Decorators.'</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; font-family:georgia;font-size:large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; border-collapse: separate;font-family:Georgia, serif;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 212px; height: 320px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660720750323295026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwuT7LOyb4G5ZpbeB0CyRUbWGhTUQQIZ9HP5J5lCdXqGBjl2ABzXWXN-SEKYgrnSjp0BgYxFPS4ertYmwFU3UjdUJ9jB4PxzvS3mDDv8vdusV-geqtZ5WwZjvEfWjsttk-2kb9kO7nZWQx/s400/DP+Blog+Alexa+Hampton+Profile+pic.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><a href="http://www.markhampton.com/">Alexa Hampton </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; border-collapse: separate;font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 313px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660720423912125586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGhXjakF6byoBRHACg-G6z14x8IkEXTNqGueASlJD9OcdEFQxVrClbrUKXchdS5nZ2kXPRx-sF6amMG2Qa3iy9ntZQHEv9hBRN2pf6h4LiJO7Fbea1hEjfmD2QrGS4teVLVoRR5ALxlm5y/s400/DP+Blog+Giveaway+Alexa+Hampton+book.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;" class="Apple-style-span" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; border-collapse: separate;font-family:Georgia, serif;" class="Apple-style-span" ><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 254px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660719081477376306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixH-cryYUl3wrToqbzY0sFmIzNYP6NFNUHPWKKrkrRixgC8QUUDmlLbZee67P4Wz6CJiPoRyD4YKPMKaIcurAN1trZsFlLe19qIvn9bQoxSArWYQL6wv5N-2acVtaHCrDA9AhxIKXxptmB/s400/5182733036_f868e2c044_o.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660591764843704658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKd5FRhKHaJJHEWrsR-qCRgXVmJnUl9_ETJXU38H6EJOqDeXBhAjz0Afx0dI8DYCeyXabUBOtGD8dEePUeKP4M8LfMFiiGpAxnG3SpGIDsGs_qkwoQN78cjXD7upDQf7i5tS1QKR0dOYaO/s400/4f94.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660591114729719970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHsR0q8UTDJVQeYjXgLDlf8wrbQHSYsXypTXgdwb7zQd2HKHvJk49NX-qHo-X_m11LRXoo3TkyDKjojdarYIRtnWmShyphenhyphenYPEOtl2F1P6L6CI1O1CbAOfe5qYzNMv_ng0kNWrW134-jAlpih/s400/image_thumb29.png" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#151931;"><span style="line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;" class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#151931;"><span style="line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;" class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660590697955160834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ztHiIYU8N2lKbQo47hhqsaagucnx3hK8j7BWHwAMNVRQea18te_uulN4QDm_7tVXeh2zn89X6diGf2NEpMXTLaO6Z-GdgfWLwdijic1RTEe8rxKs3TJXFg0VnG4K8jVhLvkvnzxwphoR/s400/alexa_hampton_interior_design.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 233px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660589703754009458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0zmg0htlJ-zUgM8-2xKVJ4Jq9RnHbPUlwjvAhJe-WXX8XZPkzEe_V19i1fAU8qBWYtxgL4J1-7g6AYaahq5OYz9TzbrZEyesspbr1_XO5eWYnlw2PvftbsnQG2v06KZsFk_uxeumxiTx-/s400/reagan-chair.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" >Furniture For Hickory Chair </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 332px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660589051060427618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmgqL84ndngG36hWsZr9j08YPkzS-_Px41EVFF3RiO7Swd19n8JrX0tpckNqv-FApyrtHWdZUiALbLNyTpq-IIhkXzllo0u6fYP-5ACyU5Ox5LhmlO05k6HLPIqCg4C_Ie04LV12khnGU/s400/DP+Blog+Alexa+Hampton+Green+Living+Room.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 350px; height: 350px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660587288143827714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2NtFFXkBPs_9x7mgGJgyCddcK2Tl30WmqyyzEEQ1bss6mKylVQ9b9DGf0DEZZXM4swt39lOievottY8g0x9yXuAnKd01K2Tq-mVGm1uE6tf3GSrbqTO-Hc-qrNghiYazqgWgHPEJK6Ve/s400/5ee0f6fda228.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" >Lighting For Visual Comfort</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 310px; height: 395px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660586514737164130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_0uECRHd6GBarGZYE8pVKS7d11ihDEGjmndIt_Zvua3qgGBZxa4pDDQllsPvPodlBJcmT5lPibPZGvT5hY7l8JcvU3pnHczeJkW1kpTzoOnmD7CFMZSZxy57u47OoGVJacGd1dVLvoBCN/s400/Capture-1.JPG" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; border-collapse: collapse;font-family:georgia;font-size:large;" class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#151931;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">This is an event you will not want to miss! It's not too late to register tickets are still available for all events.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#151931;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#151931;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#151931;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Also for interior design students, ASID is working in conjunction with Celebration Design for the <a href="http://www.asidtxstudentsymposium.org/">ASID Student's Symposium 201</a>1, which I will be sitting on the Round Table discussion panel. So student's please come in and interrogate us for an inside look into the REAL world of interior design! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif;color:#151931;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; "><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#151931;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">This event has hash tags on Twitter #cod11</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#151931;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; "></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#151931;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Follow @LowerOakLawn (<a href="http://www.twitter.com/loweroaklawn" target="_blank" style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(129, 118, 112); text-decoration: underline; ">http://www.twitter.com/loweroaklawn</a>)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(21, 25, 49); line-height: 18px; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">See You There!</span></span></div></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif;color:#151931;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#151931;"></span> </div></div>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-82717434529894324742011-09-20T07:30:00.005-05:002011-09-20T09:58:28.353-05:00Antiques: Pittet Company - A Dallas Institution<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:23px;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:16.2037px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:16.2037px;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653075974235614386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9f-RY5gOsC-PY87_1zBKVhgzhHDp1knLUkmF9FFKRhZUyrpH1AdMDgVpR7XZkrHUQj9m62I4FFPfPXcDGHxVLdZI2ekF4gazH5_6jRoZIZfI_unFRSrkMxp5E5U2F6qZFO4xrip37XYqu/s400/IMG_0889.JPG" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 267px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer; " /></span></div><div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">When I am on the hunt for a bespoke piece of object d’art or certain antique commode that will make my clients stop dead in their tracks, I take them to Antiques Row, located in the Dallas Design District, and make sure I make a stop at the renowned </span></span><a href="http://www.pittet.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;">Pittet Company</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"> <!--StartFragment--> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">I was lucky enough to get a guided tour by Mr. Pittet’s showroom manager Michael Smith whom joined forces with Pittet nearly seven years ago. Having fourteen years experience in custom cabinetry and fine antiquities Pittet and Smith have created an eclectic showroom that is a joy to visit. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Featuring over 12,000 square feet of showroom space, chock full of goods that we can salivate over – just being sure not to leave any water damage of course...! I just came back from Europe, touring castles and palaces occupied by kings and queens and I really felt as if the designers had been stopping in at Pittet Company to fill up the palatial spaces – despite the time difference, they just traveled to the future I am presuming?! </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:16.2037px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:16.2037px;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653075001295018626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Ov2PYUvM3blMbJE0oEQ3rmZGw2YnDpx9cSAPeLUg4qCDLDpzYp0gnXSfx6mSj3JhEKUlMgfmJWF_P91irQtpO4CDON3XxbIjr5EAztWQcDnJuBb-cpTvRtxMxoxUO_Iy5bc-iN9KRc-8/s400/IMG_0885.JPG" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 267px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer; " /></span></div><div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I found it interesting that unlike most antique dealers, Pittet </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">does not go to Europe twice a year to the antique markets – they are too </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">well-heeled and been around the block to do that</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> – but have a </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">secret antique spy</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> I call him – who’s daily task is to scour all of Europe for only the </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">BEST</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> pieces.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">They do not have to fill up a container with </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">“filler”</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> pieces because they ship containers out faster then you can say, well, </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">"17</span></i></span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">th</span></i></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> century antique"</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">…and you can tell just by perusing their showroom every so often as there is always new goodies, and of course, new goodies with SOLD tags. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654064268764635122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGslR-zJOrHzW2xiDYcDeaW_MLl7hADyy_hoWd_2qTOfEm-M9nwN-noG5B3S8j3MuHg8gtQ_fIvOGrFaoAnnJQ5eSMLAmfQmi8c3VAtmL832pAtqiK0Lbqmv5Ir8hjUZ_lkVKEywKqbuEk/s400/IMG_0926.JPG" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 267px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; " /></div><div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Pittet Company specializes in 17</span></span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">th</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">,18</span></span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">th</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, and 19</span></span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">th</span></span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> century furnishings boasting a comprehensive inventory from European markets and private estates and also if that wasn’t enough on their plate they had to be overachievers outdo themselves (because the only competition should be against yourself) and open a second shop – <a href="http://www.pittetarch.com/">Pittet Architectuals</a> that is nearly double in size that includes antique reproductions doorways, stone and marble fountains, mantel pieces, iron gates and garden statuary.</span></span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment--> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653079250915494610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcsYeD8jexaK-Z1-4VvTZO6QNkclhegXrxgnwTUNmMhj5Wfkair8-C4kPPSJXG-LngYCJ2OyHgIGNbgouwjaXEK37zFz81s5aoT7Es9DapDp5aLmpNo5WbYHMWLkO7xS3MzAU0RhTMg18A/s400/IMG_0894.JPG" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 267px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer; " /></span><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A small snapshot of the immense showroom </span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiKKjulrviJbgoBb1RbEvBtU5xqA_oImVLI3zKxaCDIy_hxuy_aH9MEcY7BXpBVlxSSsNjU37lRDmMQ7lWu59eiltb6zZGHvY2UUijSQBkI-jD4mLfPLgRO6Kjtrz8A3ZgutkdXrmmV9qb/s1600/IMG_0925.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653075268320180674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4MftvyHRuKNXkO8mxk92BTO2bYH82xGepaVgk9ZiMQ4D63Jz8xUBx5hEts1mCBq46LHSnwNrYkGI92NDVLdzk36_lIn3sAZms8Eh6L_Yrj-eMtfDSZISL1Fj3lcA0nTS6J-CYU-j_S-1H/s400/IMG_0886.JPG" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 267px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 16.2037px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; " /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I am obsessing over the </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">commode</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> above. I can see this in super sleek hi-rise that is refined modern at the same time, with this piece thrown in for a </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">dramatic focal point</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. Imagine it with a piece of abstract art above, that is on the same fierceness level as </span><a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Louboutin </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">spiked heels</span>. </div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654063896584137378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAkTNvVNStsX9Sq112L1I7aBe_uxXKB_2Far-p34e7n4KQNgKpw7Qu6-KNvGHrJAdvcAB1WsKv3Afwat1SqSYh1EJWL3k5Zih8RkJBw6GRuocNowjmCbQIhTKe-KzZG_WZFTxSaPXpm2yY/s400/IMG_0924.JPG" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This would be the </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">piece d' resistance</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> in any bedroom. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Again, think super detailed headboard with white crisp linens and top it off with a simple red and metallic geometric pillow in the middle. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzV7ioTPMVxNVAAT9S9wgYeH1kzAb_CohPnZKOxcS4zCn482THYGGPUJPj_TOGbvSAVHDATStMEKbNm9ePTonJI7TgBjiWwgfngGMxVPldgn1swjJ_IDA-kV5wjoomc_t5I9w1vmHiNawa/s1600/IMG_0922.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654063714623034994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzV7ioTPMVxNVAAT9S9wgYeH1kzAb_CohPnZKOxcS4zCn482THYGGPUJPj_TOGbvSAVHDATStMEKbNm9ePTonJI7TgBjiWwgfngGMxVPldgn1swjJ_IDA-kV5wjoomc_t5I9w1vmHiNawa/s400/IMG_0922.JPG" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Ok...just fell in love, </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">again. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">W O W</span></b></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In all my endless hours of sifting through hordes of antiques as a designer, I have never seen such a glam cocktail table. What an amazing shape and size this baby was. </span></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtn_dThi6EsfLFxAXp7Yyr_3QhG7bTeNhZJ5bJpqhupiO1r4TjbTt2LwcKofbwLUynRWeJnh3WOqJoWMwKGvzbySrOPfbJUmUv78J0oH4OdO-9EFEOgTu2hUJfc30P9wTw8NCe86CDMEIx/s1600/IMG_0921.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654063437759877154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtn_dThi6EsfLFxAXp7Yyr_3QhG7bTeNhZJ5bJpqhupiO1r4TjbTt2LwcKofbwLUynRWeJnh3WOqJoWMwKGvzbySrOPfbJUmUv78J0oH4OdO-9EFEOgTu2hUJfc30P9wTw8NCe86CDMEIx/s400/IMG_0921.JPG" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Pittet also features some of the more </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Belgian and Swedish style</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> of antiques that our sister city down south, H-Town and also Nawlins, feature in their shops that is a popular look in our city.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The worn patina of time will never go out of style, no matter how much the manufacturers of Botox tell us. </span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:16.2037px;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654064079540472786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiKKjulrviJbgoBb1RbEvBtU5xqA_oImVLI3zKxaCDIy_hxuy_aH9MEcY7BXpBVlxSSsNjU37lRDmMQ7lWu59eiltb6zZGHvY2UUijSQBkI-jD4mLfPLgRO6Kjtrz8A3ZgutkdXrmmV9qb/s400/IMG_0925.JPG" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 400px; display: block; height: 267px; cursor: pointer; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Starbursts, sunbursts - tom-ate-o, toe-mat-o. Regardless of what you call them they will always be timeless and chic in my book.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:16.2037px;"></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcbbat4Pl7k9o4I_SZBjt_CR9qt-Uwlx7hyfLxUlnqYUjSbtpFPh1Y1usZrJrK6UTlzdQWppCtHFLjkT9dILj6BcKckBRfz7fiDZqp8Vm8eqBM2woq5DR405IcvVI3fTXS7qGYpMEp3n-Z/s1600/IMG_0920.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654063270513628754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcbbat4Pl7k9o4I_SZBjt_CR9qt-Uwlx7hyfLxUlnqYUjSbtpFPh1Y1usZrJrK6UTlzdQWppCtHFLjkT9dILj6BcKckBRfz7fiDZqp8Vm8eqBM2woq5DR405IcvVI3fTXS7qGYpMEp3n-Z/s400/IMG_0920.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This is Riley</span></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQsycu00txAnTGhkXVgTHykPxRsrcrzW4zMNOXHA_ATVkzBKFhpUTWR295kZUmO9sFdQ4zv0GAfM26LaC_n1ESblSmtL8u-xkOabxWk2M2lsT0dlHolAu__SXY_KZ8dHjm9ZwzACMVRckm/s1600/IMG_0919.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654062977935371762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQsycu00txAnTGhkXVgTHykPxRsrcrzW4zMNOXHA_ATVkzBKFhpUTWR295kZUmO9sFdQ4zv0GAfM26LaC_n1ESblSmtL8u-xkOabxWk2M2lsT0dlHolAu__SXY_KZ8dHjm9ZwzACMVRckm/s400/IMG_0919.JPG" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This is </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Riley </span></b><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">AND</span></b></i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Reagan</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">ha...</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> they are a pair and </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">NO</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> separating these 2! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7t3srrcDLSqsIp9qF_uuizDLxYUMHa4HiklqrXBRJ4JHqyY3HHor9nFg9w9O0PV1itvGB5iJtIWZ1sCzPrmv_uhvqSABShnL4Y7IVfc4-8rTYeqJ4001dD1bmxQGTVakXMWOZtBv9Elql/s1600/IMG_0918.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654062733185730738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7t3srrcDLSqsIp9qF_uuizDLxYUMHa4HiklqrXBRJ4JHqyY3HHor9nFg9w9O0PV1itvGB5iJtIWZ1sCzPrmv_uhvqSABShnL4Y7IVfc4-8rTYeqJ4001dD1bmxQGTVakXMWOZtBv9Elql/s400/IMG_0918.JPG" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">If you have skipped Mass....get religious about these</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">.</span></i></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdPYB7I1AV1ojYyeyCArOagNrtD-foS2H5oNq_1wUa8Mwh6eicRHs4jGwhqVz93ZFNdt1Yy7HkrQWNtk7wnwmGm1P7wrD1tvs8ZVRWPd9nKJ1rI468hL8IoaFaKcJL7OJ5C6KZqYcU-K_v/s1600/IMG_0917.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654062536776941938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdPYB7I1AV1ojYyeyCArOagNrtD-foS2H5oNq_1wUa8Mwh6eicRHs4jGwhqVz93ZFNdt1Yy7HkrQWNtk7wnwmGm1P7wrD1tvs8ZVRWPd9nKJ1rI468hL8IoaFaKcJL7OJ5C6KZqYcU-K_v/s400/IMG_0917.JPG" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Chandeliers boxed up and ready to grace someones home before the holidays arrive.</span></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_hsuThQEYZjAnZss_O1Xs7s8GM4xlObyiwC4AlMMu_4nxGLcAYlhNebpvWqaWf15IPc3fYRP5I1WQAEmC_HV8jqGxksOkh7rNely6shnwF5PuWi1uZO9kZM5SVFP4CMNl7bRchQ9MMg7_/s1600/IMG_0916.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653082572328205698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_hsuThQEYZjAnZss_O1Xs7s8GM4xlObyiwC4AlMMu_4nxGLcAYlhNebpvWqaWf15IPc3fYRP5I1WQAEmC_HV8jqGxksOkh7rNely6shnwF5PuWi1uZO9kZM5SVFP4CMNl7bRchQ9MMg7_/s400/IMG_0916.JPG" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This piece will surely be the icing on the cake in any room that encompasses it's beauty.</span></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV17RnH3iyM5zBAkEGhcRnrvRJP5Z_JXBUjh1Fxc4cW-hsi0fPxjS2Xs-eAiD7IYr7BQy7UtO7Tp03-FiRdVRbtq2kzZh-cPCWApFX-G7Wo1O8XCwMLcS2qbJP1A_C0wx3orqfhHTIELO-/s1600/IMG_0914.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653082389864104258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV17RnH3iyM5zBAkEGhcRnrvRJP5Z_JXBUjh1Fxc4cW-hsi0fPxjS2Xs-eAiD7IYr7BQy7UtO7Tp03-FiRdVRbtq2kzZh-cPCWApFX-G7Wo1O8XCwMLcS2qbJP1A_C0wx3orqfhHTIELO-/s400/IMG_0914.JPG" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Take a seat! </span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(103, 142, 138); font-family:Arial;"><b style="color: rgb(0, 77, 118); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Movie Name: The Office (2005)</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#004D76;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></b></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(103, 142, 138); font-family:Arial;"><b style="color: rgb(0, 77, 118); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Quote:</span></b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(103, 142, 138); font-family:Arial;"><pre class="indented" style="padding-left: 20pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:11px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(103, 142, 138); font-family:Arial;"><pre class="indented" style="padding-left: 20pt; display: inline !important; font-family:Arial;font-size:11px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Phyllis</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">: Why dont you </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">take a seat</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> and enjoy the buffet?</span></pre></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(103, 142, 138); font-family:Arial;"><pre class="indented" style="padding-left: 20pt; display: inline !important; font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></pre></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(103, 142, 138); font-family:Arial;"><pre class="indented" style="padding-left: 20pt; display: inline !important; font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Michael Scott:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Im already on it. The chicken was undercooked - I sent it back.</span></pre></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(103, 142, 138); font-family:Arial;"><pre class="indented" style="padding-left: 20pt; display: inline !important; font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></pre></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(103, 142, 138); font-family:Arial;"><pre class="indented" style="padding-left: 20pt; display: inline !important; font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Phyllis:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> It's fish.</span></pre></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></pre></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Michael would have a hard time choosing a seat and an entree.</span></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEOWNs_RIblWKz3Y7OgyQHr-2qkRlhEao6P_qmo2HKg3m62eYboAIgyQizUZNzKp5TL4eHKrFKVICbvqROV0X3vw4HVmy5tCNxYwIP-BnUS1SY70ljHzQv_x3c5xmtlyIH2pR1-9vz2O8X/s1600/IMG_0912.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653082190203840962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEOWNs_RIblWKz3Y7OgyQHr-2qkRlhEao6P_qmo2HKg3m62eYboAIgyQizUZNzKp5TL4eHKrFKVICbvqROV0X3vw4HVmy5tCNxYwIP-BnUS1SY70ljHzQv_x3c5xmtlyIH2pR1-9vz2O8X/s400/IMG_0912.JPG" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Beautiful antique coronas are hard to find. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Consider yourself lucky, because <i>you just found one. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><b>AHHHH, beautimus. </b></span></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3v2h_2YS-oVthlDlVbEEY8rIyb7jPmeAj-h8nnVrHTwU5SNPpJbeDStNgubjip1JE7sdFQCzySm2USZMtYqgFYfSIsHtXPBrC-4OPPkSJLDJ6JtHAVu48gjp6LEJMdpw2OBbQyahY19z/s1600/IMG_0909.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653082026011630978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3v2h_2YS-oVthlDlVbEEY8rIyb7jPmeAj-h8nnVrHTwU5SNPpJbeDStNgubjip1JE7sdFQCzySm2USZMtYqgFYfSIsHtXPBrC-4OPPkSJLDJ6JtHAVu48gjp6LEJMdpw2OBbQyahY19z/s400/IMG_0909.JPG" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Beauty is in the details. </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Rock crystal chandeliers are beautiful but the stone itself is worthy of its own shot. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Mother nature is the </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">best artist</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> in my opinion. </span></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsrBlhxMXPSiQJNeSp2PLniWI-seDUhfAEUpKWcY32epv5nTd6aFVSdOV0JYKwy4XL4OrcU-8-Oj_-szQZqTBDQ1NK-e8Iu8quuCOn5Se0QaHiq8PK23m4ntQZd49rPeEkK4ln_F5SkVI/s1600/IMG_0908.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653081883456474530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsrBlhxMXPSiQJNeSp2PLniWI-seDUhfAEUpKWcY32epv5nTd6aFVSdOV0JYKwy4XL4OrcU-8-Oj_-szQZqTBDQ1NK-e8Iu8quuCOn5Se0QaHiq8PK23m4ntQZd49rPeEkK4ln_F5SkVI/s400/IMG_0908.JPG" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">An unusual piece. The patterning and details alone are interesting enough, however the colors are what drew me to this piece. </span></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizCR5QYfVy8grkyVGJZLPjcvuJhiz1kTY9CBlGDgZOyxzltI8cGXm0TfOaOlKkqx2lEgznY65M0I096Vl-3s8sbXaYgROMVDZ5kZ7ZR0kZh1JhdzfvQYCjb0ycp2ASl64oD983sF9ccn-_/s1600/IMG_0907.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653081659912423842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizCR5QYfVy8grkyVGJZLPjcvuJhiz1kTY9CBlGDgZOyxzltI8cGXm0TfOaOlKkqx2lEgznY65M0I096Vl-3s8sbXaYgROMVDZ5kZ7ZR0kZh1JhdzfvQYCjb0ycp2ASl64oD983sF9ccn-_/s400/IMG_0907.JPG" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Detail shot of the above piece</span></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eikrsFNtWJDnXcV91d-lGBhHU2zhrbR8xUsFU92Fo74vkDIJMfiIcd5-MjiCB1lS_uWLCgT1wAb8w50hBNCAYCYbypLkTZkMl_kUyU64DKMJtJPUhbQzVcC89QBJJm4CLz5PNYFcsvMa/s1600/IMG_0898.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653080216759680674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eikrsFNtWJDnXcV91d-lGBhHU2zhrbR8xUsFU92Fo74vkDIJMfiIcd5-MjiCB1lS_uWLCgT1wAb8w50hBNCAYCYbypLkTZkMl_kUyU64DKMJtJPUhbQzVcC89QBJJm4CLz5PNYFcsvMa/s400/IMG_0898.JPG" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">If you misbehaved a couple of hundred years ago, they would simply lock in you in the chandelier. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4gkiwv1gG_IbdFX1hHhYwDDvQ9tL51kQIDzLuU9Q2IZzHMAfm9_02tMiEksvV8tNBurVCq-KjzjswQ0_OU8CPw9MxVd6qJ9t-s3q8h-h2RwVxwyak8BEElv2HfXQMev-gMfgrCsZzocD/s1600/IMG_0896.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653079909897714930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4gkiwv1gG_IbdFX1hHhYwDDvQ9tL51kQIDzLuU9Q2IZzHMAfm9_02tMiEksvV8tNBurVCq-KjzjswQ0_OU8CPw9MxVd6qJ9t-s3q8h-h2RwVxwyak8BEElv2HfXQMev-gMfgrCsZzocD/s400/IMG_0896.JPG" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The colors of this piece are </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">intense and rich. </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The perspective alone makes me feel as if they are about to come to life and into the room. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Art makes a room come alive.</span></b></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0XETJyar1ybSnIeY3O9HZ38q9E7WzGoZntqKn1UHC07kn5CVHbuZmTpH3Vj29WLWTvPLXmNHznf0_kTWPFyqGJbofOaJ_hyphenhyphen08ESFPxv75lWpXDFrSJ71ia5jCBWd2-kS5-T8U4ZJv1_sq/s1600/IMG_0895.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653079503333571634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0XETJyar1ybSnIeY3O9HZ38q9E7WzGoZntqKn1UHC07kn5CVHbuZmTpH3Vj29WLWTvPLXmNHznf0_kTWPFyqGJbofOaJ_hyphenhyphen08ESFPxv75lWpXDFrSJ71ia5jCBWd2-kS5-T8U4ZJv1_sq/s400/IMG_0895.JPG" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The detailing on this piece is elaborate and needs to be appreciated in a highly seen area. I would place at the end of a gallery. The silhouette commands attention just as much as its intricacy.</span></div><div><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><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:16.2037px;"></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicTuboaz4g_4Axf31bctdGq_xz_iQP7ttVUd-6M5LCKsGVbp2SZDWkrsVPUJxA2Sc5XwnzjlIKOqPJiOxLlNR0OEiHaUedBsNpDF_lS99odYidYT5QPaR43c-syY9a5EI4QyBLDk_RmcLt/s1600/IMG_0890.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653076225297321378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicTuboaz4g_4Axf31bctdGq_xz_iQP7ttVUd-6M5LCKsGVbp2SZDWkrsVPUJxA2Sc5XwnzjlIKOqPJiOxLlNR0OEiHaUedBsNpDF_lS99odYidYT5QPaR43c-syY9a5EI4QyBLDk_RmcLt/s400/IMG_0890.JPG" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Shot of the chair back from the top of the post. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">There is a pair.</span></div><div><div><div><div><br /><div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfgmlp4k1DCk0b6EwOJCLXcYCFPmLXi1eggxfvFXTKitysFWkPUKy4vuNWZdA2Vpwn49ihcyS7KCsN8psOngMbg0L2wFJn7OwXSOge8lezFohkTU3J11qNtN8KJqykTHouW7NQOA7MVEbY/s1600/IMG_0884.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653074602113243586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfgmlp4k1DCk0b6EwOJCLXcYCFPmLXi1eggxfvFXTKitysFWkPUKy4vuNWZdA2Vpwn49ihcyS7KCsN8psOngMbg0L2wFJn7OwXSOge8lezFohkTU3J11qNtN8KJqykTHouW7NQOA7MVEbY/s400/IMG_0884.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mirror, mirror on the wall.</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Who has the fairest antiques of all...?</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654065105775837394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRyNVqiCot84jcG5OTLUO_pqKsoZoXqqwh0vOrbon7hA5Sel2rgTFriBSAfGjdK0ioPxA0XONu2YYRZiEDCwYOJ9UOF2Xf6uaYuUWEiMAtm57V0z5hiwtralFmcvRznEPrfuA9pDttqtg5/s400/IMG_0938.JPG" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 267px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 16.2037px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; " /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">And to instantly update your home, throw some tapestry pillows upon the sofa or bed to create a new look.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:16.2037px;"></span><div></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8WBFcrI_SglH8fRzdiSz0EuuqZzh9sAjdzWpkri14UlVtgLGxVCLL36uSIsNKJ5mouuQBnK0YfJ48TwP-mShVyv6m7qwFVk_9vRkO79Aiyt5WywBNfKE-okNsLKEOwFaNpJ4ErWH660K/s1600/IMG_0883.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653074203857836354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8WBFcrI_SglH8fRzdiSz0EuuqZzh9sAjdzWpkri14UlVtgLGxVCLL36uSIsNKJ5mouuQBnK0YfJ48TwP-mShVyv6m7qwFVk_9vRkO79Aiyt5WywBNfKE-okNsLKEOwFaNpJ4ErWH660K/s400/IMG_0883.JPG" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Italian ceramics</span></div></div><div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_9UJ2gpBAbxg-WoD8Xw2eWEJ3KQACwXMXyWGO1cGiTbSpiGaLYxqQN-E5yKgJDK5wFBiapvARF5o-q_ZuC0F927B097fN5FHt74scHtru4wcOoxnMCzqMhaOyDyVcAx70_GqyK3Wc7npp/s1600/IMG_0878.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653073547618892114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_9UJ2gpBAbxg-WoD8Xw2eWEJ3KQACwXMXyWGO1cGiTbSpiGaLYxqQN-E5yKgJDK5wFBiapvARF5o-q_ZuC0F927B097fN5FHt74scHtru4wcOoxnMCzqMhaOyDyVcAx70_GqyK3Wc7npp/s400/IMG_0878.JPG" /></a></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; font-size:16.2037px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The piece above is </span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">provoking</span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> and</span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> evocative</span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, reminiscent of the works of the Italian painter </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Caravaggio</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. </span></span></div></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653072111047426898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_L_M2hKJmOk10-rpcrIG3-c81dhHXDH_MJW3x7DeVL4hq3D65-mxBSIOc_ljkoLd_mK02bzc2Un6utwaLHeq9ZbfVBdr96-wH1gOvJx71TWIfIMg3MY6bknY48KqbD3kQzNsji5A8RaKM/s400/IMG_0873.JPG" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 400px; display: block; height: 267px; cursor: pointer; " /><div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Many designers have taken pieces from Pittet and built cabinets and built-ins surrounding the pieces to create a TRULY custom cabinet. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">However imitation is the best form of flattery, and Pittet can also make custom pieces from the drawing board as well. With Michael Smith's experience in cabinetry and woodworking, you will be hard pressed to find someone who has a discerning eye as his own.</span></div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653073117730787698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoUIJ8Asm85jljS7X_07JmqNj6555Yamybi2MrfKRZJYnp4ofouL4GYk-AuF7SvIw6JS0cfXjjbExb6HU2ztOvftA7ng2x40QNv0727Gjp7ZcMa_5PGbrlxFt-BYDuQGzOT7-32gHv5cN/s400/IMG_0876.JPG" /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNDujHblAW3YhxBV5U3KvY3AuJvP1Sc3R-SVzMLkeBMLBr2bTdPs0ajxbeanBmc7XIkrVDNZbf_nlfP_DwNHyfvbo0O2lcW5eq1o9hlzMcqgkUZ2ccx9MsY6qNQT6SOn6tU6FMBpDbNF0/s1600/IMG_0944.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654065488174941874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNDujHblAW3YhxBV5U3KvY3AuJvP1Sc3R-SVzMLkeBMLBr2bTdPs0ajxbeanBmc7XIkrVDNZbf_nlfP_DwNHyfvbo0O2lcW5eq1o9hlzMcqgkUZ2ccx9MsY6qNQT6SOn6tU6FMBpDbNF0/s400/IMG_0944.JPG" /></a><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654064917528981938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNaAPAgT5KNKKjgsfrb-mPVbTK1EorPDX_8nYiUC3yxJXUvghjDm_SDmle8_RFI0DmTVOuPm8Qhe0sBEce5wQe5e17RimCHK3I_tgAsRti4AGMwAPZdObQdQErWyGCtRe9vEx3lo_IrG9o/s400/IMG_0933.JPG" /><div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Fragments</div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:16.2037px;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654064507899288514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZbvVo9naW4L459TrAuOOsihjFq2yvNxECNwbg-2NvPwzFU71k0Wt6dXV8vgr6nLmMtcA-xFQXRzNZHLsElfxa6ZwTmleWDJOu6YL-C3MrCeE_DlzFWa-JYSZbb6nmtDoF_X5KlPnmIiJn/s400/IMG_0930.JPG" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 400px; display: block; height: 267px; cursor: pointer; " /></span></div><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="font-size:small;">They also offer their own onsite reupholstery and rug repair service</span></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; font-size:16.2037px;"></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XbptvRYa8B5FRyir8DqXxMy727YOCgmmxRYd7MNK7D_DxU75cf6hBHqObVbwYVbjfuViPqJKamYvBd8pYf0Vp7JwWAGXRNjxLG-rZsumU4nzPRxlEeattMASMKHTzAJ0yjgPL0GEzHuz/s1600/IMG_0932.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654064721486867394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XbptvRYa8B5FRyir8DqXxMy727YOCgmmxRYd7MNK7D_DxU75cf6hBHqObVbwYVbjfuViPqJKamYvBd8pYf0Vp7JwWAGXRNjxLG-rZsumU4nzPRxlEeattMASMKHTzAJ0yjgPL0GEzHuz/s400/IMG_0932.JPG" /></a><div><div><div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A rainbow of yarns for wool rugs</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:15.9722px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsievcRqIwc038_wqwQWslcoDVvHjgJL2hh881rt7pgbqXPALSx8LlkNvoGY2R2G3X77-Eq0tzpT-6lKTAEOq47aRMemtWyubVKozvHImxIcqReAXjRKmZ3p-M3SYF__038WV4CBMXuahR/s1600/IMG_0943.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654065301286271122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsievcRqIwc038_wqwQWslcoDVvHjgJL2hh881rt7pgbqXPALSx8LlkNvoGY2R2G3X77-Eq0tzpT-6lKTAEOq47aRMemtWyubVKozvHImxIcqReAXjRKmZ3p-M3SYF__038WV4CBMXuahR/s400/IMG_0943.JPG" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; width: 400px; display: block; height: 267px; cursor: pointer; " /></a></span><div style="font-size: 15.9722px; "><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">And of course a touch of whimsy thrown in for good measure. Smith says these little guys actually get the most attention in the shop!</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Below are a few shots from my recent trip to Europe. These photographs below I took at </span><a href="http://www.wilanow-palac.pl/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Wilanow Palance</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(which actually means Villanueva in Polish!) </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">in Warsaw, Poland - the summer "cottage" </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">ahem</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">...of Polish royalty until 1805. You can see from the furnishings below that Pittet Company resounds to an era when quality and craftmanship were paramount. </span></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:15.9722px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaxwIturi0UhsEHD3WMrJUTKRx-K2Gg7VKNZLCVyRIM2-Xn6n9vubLTZwzN92g7eVWNfBc1f0V_471o-yWMIiLmf_F_rrl_8oeSZ4hsbZSVTgcDq7SzJavOLUJ4fU3s0n6mT_xtG0F8uri/s1600/IMG_1656.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaxwIturi0UhsEHD3WMrJUTKRx-K2Gg7VKNZLCVyRIM2-Xn6n9vubLTZwzN92g7eVWNfBc1f0V_471o-yWMIiLmf_F_rrl_8oeSZ4hsbZSVTgcDq7SzJavOLUJ4fU3s0n6mT_xtG0F8uri/s400/IMG_1656.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654252165461110962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:15.9722px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiclae2jCHJFeXCRRw2jaiH6VUAMhboi1U1UgT82gFiFdvkvsBLA0WRFBgaDBKmD31J5TMeSj-Tp6iQQZSeWaeJRWand3YFPUFGDhz8nRQlBCj2MHJtRj_BiRspF9MJEllWQSq892qphym-/s400/IMG_1649+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654252161754084274" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:6;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYcFx7EAwAwVjDA7pH1rD6XhnY9xGzWGQOVUvBzL6k7wHIViHZ6nJDt3wXt7Wky1fK7-BRKKE3kFsg83upA2Kt50-vfr3FKf8-LfKoQ3Xvu2IR6S0yMGoWarp4I7nzaB0tmJeuN9Fdvkn_/s400/IMG_1620+1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654252158503597618" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></span></div></span><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Contact Pittet Company for any information on the above pieces and stop by their showroom to see for yourself what speaks to you! Happy hunting! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(90, 26, 16); line-height: 20px; font-family:'Lucida Sans';"><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Pittet Company </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br />1215 Slocum Street,<br />Dallas, TX 75207<br />214-748-8999<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(90, 26, 16); line-height: 20px; font-family:'Lucida Sans';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.pittet.com/">www.pittet.com</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(90, 26, 16); line-height: 20px; font-family:'Lucida Sans';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">info@pittet.com</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(90, 26, 16); line-height: 20px; font-family:'Lucida Sans';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(90, 26, 16); line-height: 20px; font-family:'Lucida Sans';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Photos: Alana Villanueva dD - dallasDECORUM</span></span></div>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-59175445717107832802011-08-15T22:55:00.000-05:002011-08-15T22:56:53.519-05:00Daily Dose<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjwsoQ8LcDJHHoL5lD5AzQX7J1Pm38cIT9LPAwPeQK_-zzmpBOoGH0XNKNeIxMYiDvdnObMCej294RJ217Xm8EdDvEtc_J9SldJd7aQrDX6EJVfRfj8aJkx2Gmarr-I4Gpc8OSye38xtJT/s1600/tumblr_lnaod5nfNS1qz4wzmo1_500.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><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/AVvXsEgjwsoQ8LcDJHHoL5lD5AzQX7J1Pm38cIT9LPAwPeQK_-zzmpBOoGH0XNKNeIxMYiDvdnObMCej294RJ217Xm8EdDvEtc_J9SldJd7aQrDX6EJVfRfj8aJkx2Gmarr-I4Gpc8OSye38xtJT/s400/tumblr_lnaod5nfNS1qz4wzmo1_500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641297635039208226" /></a>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(69, 69, 69); font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="yiv116731971Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 22px; text-transform: uppercase; font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;"><em style="font-style: italic; "><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">OK, OK. I PROMISE I WILL MAKE A BLOG POST THAT CONSISTS OF MY OWN PEnmANSHIP VERY,VERY SOON...BUT FOR NOW, WHEN TIME IS A LUXURY....</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(69, 69, 69); font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="yiv116731971Apple-style-span" style="letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 22px; text-transform: uppercase; font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;"><em style="font-style: italic; "><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">
<br /></span></em></span></span></div>“THE LONGER I LIVE THE MORE BEAUTIFUL LIFE BECOMES.</span></em>
<br /><em style="font-style: italic; "><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">IF YOU FOOLISHLY IGNORE BEAUTY, YOU WILL SOON FIND YOURSELF WITHOUT IT. YOUR LIFE WILL BEIMPOVERISHED. BUT IF YOU INVEST IN BEAUTY, IT WILL REMAIN WITH YOU ALL THE </span></em><em style="font-style: italic; "><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">DAYS OF YOUR LIFE.”</span></em> </span></span><div><span class="yiv116731971Apple-style-span"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#454545;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 22px; text-transform: uppercase;font-size:12px;">
<br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(69, 69, 69); font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><div><span class="yiv116731971Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 22px; text-transform: uppercase; font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;">~FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT</span></div><div><span class="yiv116731971Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 22px; text-transform: uppercase; font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;">
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"><td valign="bottom" width="458" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">A</span></b><a href="http://www.searchquotes.com/quotation/A_pessimist_is_somebody_who_complains_about_the_noise_when_opportunity_knocks./24280/" title="A pessimist is somebody who complains about the noise when opportunity knocks." class="mainquote" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> pessimist is somebody who <i>complains</i> about the <b>NOISE</b> when opportunity<br /><br /> <i>k n o c k s.</i></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><i>....</i></span><br /><span class="smtext" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35); text-decoration: none; font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><a href="http://www.searchquotes.com/quotes/author/Oscar_Wilde/" class="authorlink" title="Oscar Wilde quotes" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(39, 39, 39); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; background-color: rgb(229, 229, 229); font-style: italic; line-height: 24px; "><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Oscar Wilde</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-11964590373877717332011-06-02T23:19:00.005-05:002011-06-03T22:12:05.542-05:00One Kings Lane Sale - DTown Girl Michelle Nussbaumer's Wares<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I am often in and out of Dallas' premier interior design showrooms sourcing goods for clients and their homes and always on my list of stops is none other than <a href="http://www.ceylonetcie.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Ceylon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">et</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cie</span>,</span> </a>perhaps the most <i><b>innovative, eclectic and visual exciting showroom</b></i> that speaks to all my five senses and perhaps the sixth, which I term as <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">INSPIRATION</span></b>, as the showroom can easily transcend me from the hustle and bustle of the cosmopolitan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">metroplex</span> into a Middle Eastern bazaar to a Parisian street market in <i>2 point 5.</i><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/AVvXsEjLPuQmYOtSzbP7VJQWDTT5o3HxSqEwL1h1-XV5sYJfKVCzhVJhsC5CTx4T-au2XO93u0pee-OWdbt34jIxWIQwuwoErFsBt8VvSRj6JfvWBdCRVh8oYLyyP8S9kZJXl6Lq2kTcyqtPHk9B/s400/Michelle%2527s+Headshot.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614191317579624770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 355px; " /></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><b>Michelle <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Nussbaumer</span></b> has been touted by<b><a href="http://elledecor.com/"> Elle Decor</a></b> among other notable tomes as being one of America's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">tastemakers</span> and in fact will be showcasing her goods on <a href="http://www.onekingslane.com/">ONE KING'S LANE <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Tastemaker</span> sale</a>, starting bright and early tomorrow morning and will run through Tuesday June 7. Set the coffee pot on autopilot as you will be missing out on the goodies if you hit that snooze button! </div><div><br /></div><div>I had the opportunity to catch up with Michelle before the sale - </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><b><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><br /></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><b><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">dD</span></b></span> <b>How did your partnership with One Kings Lane transpire?</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:red;"><span style=" font-weight: bold; font-size:10pt;color:red;">M </span></span></b>-<i> I was so surprised when Ali Pincus called, and we became fast friends on the phone. I had become familiar with One Kings Lane and had loved shopping on the site, and was so pleased when they reached out to me. We ended up having a big party in </i><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1307154327_0" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(220, 238, 255); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer; "><i>Dallas</i></span><span style="color:#1f497d;"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><i> </i></span></span><i>with Ali and the One Kings Lane gang. It was a great success, and we all had so much fun together. I love all the girls at One</i><span style="color:#1f497d;"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><i> </i></span></span><i>Kings Lane .</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span style=" ;font-size:10pt;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:red;"><span style=" font-weight: bold; font-size:10pt;color:red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><b><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">dD</span></b></span> </span></span></b>–<b> Is this the first time you have partnered with One Kings Lane ?</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><b>M </b></span>-<i> I had a sale with One Kings last year and it was such a great and successful experience. We are all really looking forward to this sale.</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><i><br /></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span style=" ;font-size:10pt;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:red;"><span style=" font-weight: bold; font-size:10pt;color:red;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">dD</span> </span></span></b>-<b> In today's age of technology and immense amount of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">ecommerce</span> transactions, what are the benefits to having a brick and mortar decor shop?</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><b>M </b></span>- <i><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Ecommerce</span> is great because it makes unique pieces and design available to people everywhere, but there will always be the need for a shop. Even though a picture can say a thousand words, there is nothing like walking into a beautiful environment where all of your senses can come alive.</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><i><br /></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><i><br /></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2iIASpV5b8UxT-bZdhAHsHRa8dyM3jW40fj3VYEHxOxi4Ycs3YDHV0WvrWdX3lVb28bE_-_zTe7fom2auIuHCBqj1HNIxysBBgkB1oOQaT2goS8Gx4MdV5Q0lvDf77VzAg3qkzGDOlMD/s400/5246213542_2460a6ea9a_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614193484053271090" 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></i></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;">A snapshot into Ceylon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">et</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Cie</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;">For a great post on the shop by fellow Dallas blogger - Knight Moves, <a href="http://knightmovesblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/ceylon-et-cie.html">click here </a></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><br /></span></i></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span style=" ;font-size:10pt;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><b><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">dD</span></b></span> - <b>Americans have been known as the throwaway society in the past, and have preferred the new and shiny over objects that tout a true time worn patina – however, now with the emphasis on reuse and sustainability, antiques have been gaining popularity in mainstream design, even among the younger set. For those on a budget, what items or tips would you give for starting a collection?</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><b>M</b></span> - <i>First of all, I think that Americans have always seen the value in heirloom pieces and family hand me downs. What is different today is that people are more informed and want to mix these antiques with fresh modern pieces. My advice for starting a collection is to go with what you love. Any collection massed together is quite beautiful. Some items that I think are still financially accessible, and are some of my favorite collectibles, are black and white photography, </i><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1307154327_1" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer; "><i><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Murano</span> glass</i></span><i> and </i><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1307154327_2" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer; "><i>African sculpture</i></span><i> and currency.</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><i><br /></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span style=" ;font-size:10pt;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><b><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">dD</span></b></span> - <b>What are some of your favorite pieces offered in the One Kings Lane sale? How would you use them to decorate a space?</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="Arial" size="10pt" color="black" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><b>M</b></span> - <i>This whole collection has been inspired by my travels. My <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Ikat</span> fabric pillows and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Suzani</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">durbar</span> pillows are very “of the moment” and can be used in so many different ways to add personality to a space. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Rootwood</span> Chair is a great sculptural piece. I like to use furniture in a sculptural way.</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="Arial" size="10pt" color="black" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><i><br /></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><b>Some of Michelle's top picks</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;color:black;"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="Arial" size="10pt" color="black" style="text-align: center;margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV4YV4hDw8HCThBlpgI5Ji2hXiyqYiQpEH7LEG2HA4G2BBONlQqvRn77oNpDJ-IcF1BIDJoYt8r7VgG5y6L5aY2gO5f0WoySj2UOG3t0RVicYSu_jsvmQ7zItK33YOZsl_RFO69dUT_Q4r/s400/Ikat+Fabric+Pillows.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614189169869558866" 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></b></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3x-zR2n6nzKx038tcgDRmBSob8RPwvRlcuI4zBr8FXjUdnE6O0IGXGEkzlTexqw9oHckVE2KvkAva4JG1Oxzjqh_BTh7CIYGmnE7hRBYjjOsIrsZ_xGLpqWiEByxHHcuoWRd0ZNsS8M_m/s400/Suzani+Durbar+Pillow2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614189176619909842" 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:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></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; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I have integrated many Ceylon pieces into my own client's homes....a beautiful yellow piece of </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Murano</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> glass is the dramatic pop of color in the monochromatic scheme below.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" face="Arial" size="10pt" color="black" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="Arial" size="10pt" color="black" style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq6HU4xq8nrT0B-XNV4TYclvDz-aIzXC4Tc1k_01LFrAq_ICZPtrAm8M_Te2aj51Mwez331m8siQXvL3jE5Z0NJwkPIvqW2CWxM2ToyxGD7oFFMW7IeYPBRQih4XF0a0lE7D1L-zbp7sLj/s400/DLP_2760.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614191324958169794" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="Arial" size="10pt" color="black" style="text-align: center;margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;">Below the 4 gold framed prints were sourced through Ceylon.</span></span></span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV309sE2bbHyvwLWT2L4s4abl7ilKP9jiUD0CLlfL3TssMroX1_Xk68sw3xatP96frvLvg0fHx5GXGqavSVBTo_1AGC619MndWVseBdP4XeCwAGJBIgYPbFJ8E9w6KXpdz4-A3YrQyh-Sq/s400/DLP_2660.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614191326175317602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 322px; height: 400px; " /><div style="text-align: center;">And of course Michelle's shop is full of ethnic artifacts, like the wood head figures shown on my clients end table - another piece which was sourced at Ceylon</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;font-size:16px;"><b><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-weight: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3BZHTnAp4y0DjUAUDKryEseGVGiQEGTDiyU3VxbQuea3EUDZTuPN3lxicoZT0Kamb3GdmUGnH0BTGfK_OcPjrSOkmue5qkKzvU_YhsASyUo2LKn-bFL_G2NlGuZH6Jqt_75ntSlYzZh4/s400/DLP_2735.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614191329667063410" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></b></span>Happy Shopping!</div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-39491739018508070552011-05-14T10:48:00.005-05:002011-05-14T12:21:45.172-05:00Mighty Modern - dallasDECORUM Team's Up with Gharbieh & Associates<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">dallasDECORUM</span></b></span> is excited to announce the new blog merger with<a href="http://www.gandassociates.com/"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Gharbieh</span> & Associates Real Estate Group</a>, who specialize in marketing architecturally unique properties, specifically <b>Modern/Contemporary</b> Homes. We have teamed up to provide our readers with a fresh perspective on our professional fields and feel that both home buying and interior design compliment one another....check out my first post </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><a href="http://www.gandassociates.com/ModernDFW-Blog/">H E R E</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>My amigo <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Subhi</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Gharbieh</span></span></b> has been wheeling and dealing since the age of 18 when he became a licensed salesperson and attained his brokers license at the age of 20, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Subhi</span> is one of the <b><i>Youngest Brokers in the U S of A </i></b>at the mere age of 22 and to top it off is an <b>Accredited Luxury Home Specialist.</b> Don't let his age fool you either, he is marketing some of the coolest modern properties in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">DTOWN</span>, including some that easily price over the million mark. </div><div><br /></div><div>In his free time, he likes to work out, and play all kinds of sports..especially basketball. His favorite hobbies are traveling to different countries, visiting famous art galleries, admiring unique architecture, and spending time with his family and friends. He is also a huge fan of the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1305388156_6" style="color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background- background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color:transparent;">Dallas Mavericks</span>. </div><div><br /></div><div>I will be posting up <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Subhi's</span> article for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">dallasDECORUM</span> next week! </div><div><br /></div></span>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-14979976782460083922011-04-04T23:02:00.006-05:002011-04-04T23:14:40.643-05:00Mac Attack<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSKKScFQZyFDSKM_15ZLOk_W-_0seytqfwb81O-Yxxsc_ACXimqEeqljpdFMJHy8CPg58_bo4ncHb7UcLwD6iO8WAh28PF-ObKPsbK3xp8q1COZlFpaAekDiKzEgWLJ3haGDiUgmOXTJUW/s1600/design_hero20110224.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 86px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSKKScFQZyFDSKM_15ZLOk_W-_0seytqfwb81O-Yxxsc_ACXimqEeqljpdFMJHy8CPg58_bo4ncHb7UcLwD6iO8WAh28PF-ObKPsbK3xp8q1COZlFpaAekDiKzEgWLJ3haGDiUgmOXTJUW/s400/design_hero20110224.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591945688759011842" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I have switched teams....don't get too excited guys. I now speak Mac - sorry PC. :( </div><div style="text-align: center;">You fried out on me one last time PC. So blogger family please expect a constant bombardment from dallasDECORUM to your inbox. Kidding...I have to learn the language right, so there will be a learning curve. Give me a week or two and the benefit of the doubt :) and any helpful tips along the way would be highly regarded. </div>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-11961645296459765562011-03-09T00:00:00.000-06:002011-03-09T00:03:46.790-06:00dallasDECORUM Goes Global-RIO DE JANIERO<div align="justify"><strong></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLqZDL0DK59HY9a9dXPlK7OlOmoio0P4gIny87GaRMBZDmFzlKbvCpEbHwEAhtAJC1yfOy96V0m3CnsQkkrliYmWr5sGcXR2MQRxHtzx4-NjaJxZa1JZHssQF25dhHf2EkykrPYIovYc0e/s1600/Rio+dallas+decorum.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581920193310789714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLqZDL0DK59HY9a9dXPlK7OlOmoio0P4gIny87GaRMBZDmFzlKbvCpEbHwEAhtAJC1yfOy96V0m3CnsQkkrliYmWr5sGcXR2MQRxHtzx4-NjaJxZa1JZHssQF25dhHf2EkykrPYIovYc0e/s400/Rio+dallas+decorum.jpg" /></a> Over my birthday week last month, your <strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">dallasDECORUM</span></strong> blogger was plucked from the design district to partake in a travel <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">itinerary</span> that consisted of hopping over a pond to another continent...South America, and to be more precise <strong><em>Rio <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Janiero</span></em></strong>. While the trip did consist of design related work, I was able to get out and explore one the city that Jesus himself keeps an eye just in case you have a few too many <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Caipirinhas</span> - the national cocktail.</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQXEPwRxqbFvGtFZX9jg2HggOcgSGp43sXAAtAdiCpCQFIM_GEoEtbpVO2HAVHg0WZgMs23sayRcavCvoSEnphcpButXlbM3eVFp-UoOB8iBTzq12LJjbK3CmMye_KLGVVc0_9cmqckB-D/s1600/H+classic+photo4w.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581920193847407746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQXEPwRxqbFvGtFZX9jg2HggOcgSGp43sXAAtAdiCpCQFIM_GEoEtbpVO2HAVHg0WZgMs23sayRcavCvoSEnphcpButXlbM3eVFp-UoOB8iBTzq12LJjbK3CmMye_KLGVVc0_9cmqckB-D/s400/H+classic+photo4w.jpg" /></a><strong> Girl From <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ipanema</span> </strong></div><div align="center"><strong>The classic 1960's song that introduced the cool, casual sound of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bossa</span> Nova to the world...<br /><br /></strong>LYRICS<br /><em>Tall and tan and young and lovely<br />the girl from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ipanema</span> goes walking<br />and when she passes<br />each one she passes<br />goes "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ahhh</span>!"<br /><br />When she walks she's like a samba<br />that swings so cool and sways so gently<br />that when she passes<br />each one she passes<br />goes "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ahhh</span>!"<br /><br />Oh, but he watches so sadly<br />How can he tell her he loves her?<br />Yes, he would give his heart gladly.<br /><br />But each day when she walks to the sea<br />she looks straight ahead<br />not at he.<br /><br />Tall and tan and young and lovely<br />the girl from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ipanema</span> goes walking<br />and when she passes<br />he smiles<br />but she doesn't see.<br />She just doesn't see.<br />No, she doesn't see....<br /><br /></em><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkyTxjj8y_vS_U79o_cMBNSgbZmfR4auGVCz3ACOuYv_BCpEJBDBTBbjhEUf7UnNF5XMO5h_szzid9uLv3B5_L1x8ebahA0VxPmwKcCTTiEu8-yIwhuuYUFIQKnUNiX0Bb4YulDEwxv4NX/s1600/copacabana_beach_in_1940_50_4_1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 390px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581924698507141058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkyTxjj8y_vS_U79o_cMBNSgbZmfR4auGVCz3ACOuYv_BCpEJBDBTBbjhEUf7UnNF5XMO5h_szzid9uLv3B5_L1x8ebahA0VxPmwKcCTTiEu8-yIwhuuYUFIQKnUNiX0Bb4YulDEwxv4NX/s400/copacabana_beach_in_1940_50_4_1.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a>Vintage 1930's Postcards</p><p align="center">The cars, the clothes, the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">chivalry</span>...the clothes again! Movie stars flocked to Rio - filming the likes of The Road to Rio, That Man from Rio, and of course some James Bond thrown in for good measure.</p><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TzfGKCVGVDaGIzPHJLsRxRQsFXqZUx-njwbg5xRm1mNqNRCuupi2Gxl5EHusahPCGyfmgj5zYzL8phzkG9uI27KHnYo_0shLzyYl3TOHnm4jVGWq7nMv2p6vuyw0rwM7nGYzFy0VFqpF/s1600/Boatafogo_bay_Rio_Old_School_1910___1_1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 380px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 247px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581924694282244306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TzfGKCVGVDaGIzPHJLsRxRQsFXqZUx-njwbg5xRm1mNqNRCuupi2Gxl5EHusahPCGyfmgj5zYzL8phzkG9uI27KHnYo_0shLzyYl3TOHnm4jVGWq7nMv2p6vuyw0rwM7nGYzFy0VFqpF/s400/Boatafogo_bay_Rio_Old_School_1910___1_1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT6Ggo56Pz1PkfwQbcqFg2hpQNvVnlaJGK7yaX0sgqW7H26sqOdYSc1tURi3a_JbKLuuflK63Lt_9JXz4bSdG_DyaW1aYlUDe2jO9Y5vbIlHz6dajyZlQNWOS-1datR1EnGlGKe7Of0Gys/s1600/Rio+clothes.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 352px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581924688360723666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT6Ggo56Pz1PkfwQbcqFg2hpQNvVnlaJGK7yaX0sgqW7H26sqOdYSc1tURi3a_JbKLuuflK63Lt_9JXz4bSdG_DyaW1aYlUDe2jO9Y5vbIlHz6dajyZlQNWOS-1datR1EnGlGKe7Of0Gys/s400/Rio+clothes.jpg" /></a><br /><em><strong>What you need in your travel bag</strong></em>...just wait and get your <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Haviainas</span> in Brazil...you can even customize them. The fashion regime is very casual. Most women do not wear any makeup - they don't really need to, they all have perfect skin! - and every one dons a pair of the national flip flop. In the evening, it is all about staying cool and the least amount of clothing you can get away with so you can samba the night away! <strong><em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Bandeau</span> tops are <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">au</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">rigueur</span>.<br /><br /></em></strong><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEvqBYVr8iwZhd0Pt5ErSNzalLJJfamTNTLSoLMbOadbDpFurQXmA8zswpsBw186U-l5Az_uwnqHfEbmartCM7Wq3VjxfsrxGDbkRTyXwgeLPqJ3VeJXZO7xdZe6S7jBZegIhZmxyxY24x/s1600/Copa2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 328px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581917405732378962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEvqBYVr8iwZhd0Pt5ErSNzalLJJfamTNTLSoLMbOadbDpFurQXmA8zswpsBw186U-l5Az_uwnqHfEbmartCM7Wq3VjxfsrxGDbkRTyXwgeLPqJ3VeJXZO7xdZe6S7jBZegIhZmxyxY24x/s400/Copa2.jpg" /></a><strong>Copacabana Hotel<br /></strong></div>THE hotel of Copacabana Beach, the hotel opened in the 1920's and has hosted the world's more exclusive celebrities and politicians. If you can't fork over a night's stay, check out the Sunday brunch by the pool.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieJOhgpTGYIHzkHZk8TC_GT1_nXH0nzVetgz2HCB5vdeNT-4etZztkBNQcSPhv0JgtCAVXfDIQCapx8NaBEs5oHMiCF4V9GE9IJMxsAuYo49vBakGUXVCfr6YXBQcC-42neYHJp4bShOz9/s1600/corcovado1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 263px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 285px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581917397846673986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieJOhgpTGYIHzkHZk8TC_GT1_nXH0nzVetgz2HCB5vdeNT-4etZztkBNQcSPhv0JgtCAVXfDIQCapx8NaBEs5oHMiCF4V9GE9IJMxsAuYo49vBakGUXVCfr6YXBQcC-42neYHJp4bShOz9/s400/corcovado1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjflQNukrhHUvsQK8f_kZB6O3yXUyw2SvUsfEz4LENkLf7ZfTp7PAWRrGA0Mzgj3G2gRBsf-DfIQ4xL_kyTlCEy2DVMml7A_EsX-9FTKWBKAQB9k1OkmMeWB6dHcm5Bl29FGRdWX8ighMja/s1600/681x454.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581917399138178786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjflQNukrhHUvsQK8f_kZB6O3yXUyw2SvUsfEz4LENkLf7ZfTp7PAWRrGA0Mzgj3G2gRBsf-DfIQ4xL_kyTlCEy2DVMml7A_EsX-9FTKWBKAQB9k1OkmMeWB6dHcm5Bl29FGRdWX8ighMja/s400/681x454.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqATihFhzjjMpKwzzonShR6ixFjQghDXjn_dfwZqE3F-8HjZgSYkfMJKXqbtHtc8Aw8vPW2tVXUV0I3IuULBQJFqTXz7YryhL8vlFoyi1Bj5By8-dgsz-Uhp_5N5NUhRo8_7biGA8OMZD/s1600/Rio+Feb+2011+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581911370257760802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqATihFhzjjMpKwzzonShR6ixFjQghDXjn_dfwZqE3F-8HjZgSYkfMJKXqbtHtc8Aw8vPW2tVXUV0I3IuULBQJFqTXz7YryhL8vlFoyi1Bj5By8-dgsz-Uhp_5N5NUhRo8_7biGA8OMZD/s400/Rio+Feb+2011+001.JPG" /></a><br />The day I went to pay homage to one of the <em><strong>7 wonders of the world</strong></em>, it was a beautiful 85 degree day. I caught this shot just in time before the sun crept over, and would have otherwise made it a total blackout of a shot.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfA8JbBzwIi2hemTdoEsV2YeuxR95lmIrpM49_ESYzJs_XEks7x6yztqLrnE1KO3pRaplOPPRcU2Z70dI5d8jsJZoWy6Z2KEO-kGGbnhGc6i3Y9dZL6ZSDa3R9fXT6zHvF8xTH2uvswhWq/s1600/Rio+Feb+2011+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581911360393824354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfA8JbBzwIi2hemTdoEsV2YeuxR95lmIrpM49_ESYzJs_XEks7x6yztqLrnE1KO3pRaplOPPRcU2Z70dI5d8jsJZoWy6Z2KEO-kGGbnhGc6i3Y9dZL6ZSDa3R9fXT6zHvF8xTH2uvswhWq/s400/Rio+Feb+2011+003.JPG" /></a><em><strong> View from the heavens above....<br /></strong></em><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEjCb2NGTBg3qMQrSfAE6op6N6QpUhDuwyHl4nLHEExs4eZPYXlYiw6E7Q26ljHVLBpt6lCXWZoJGyyoqEssv9F7xIIOqBrJLyecKeCsRdNchTzFysrBYY9eFfgFYUs0ypQhiFc0FRvDee/s1600/cristo-sobre-o-mar1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581905380932471922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEjCb2NGTBg3qMQrSfAE6op6N6QpUhDuwyHl4nLHEExs4eZPYXlYiw6E7Q26ljHVLBpt6lCXWZoJGyyoqEssv9F7xIIOqBrJLyecKeCsRdNchTzFysrBYY9eFfgFYUs0ypQhiFc0FRvDee/s400/cristo-sobre-o-mar1.jpg" /></a> <strong>Keeping watch over the city...if you start to have TOO much fun, just look up.</strong> <strong><em>He's always watching...<br /></em></strong><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpZBdIRh8hJ8i2Dv7BK4ZTvQd3-oqicDfBbsNopjAA9_UEEO0dONaWVkVz-eqop86hPW9kcOV_cgwl3SJ9bNMCjl6IXdjjhLswie6ejQwCQZHq2goSY_soryOe-2b-JSHX2sLf-mQMrMF/s1600/pop_historia5_thumb1-204x300.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 204px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581905375452357170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpZBdIRh8hJ8i2Dv7BK4ZTvQd3-oqicDfBbsNopjAA9_UEEO0dONaWVkVz-eqop86hPW9kcOV_cgwl3SJ9bNMCjl6IXdjjhLswie6ejQwCQZHq2goSY_soryOe-2b-JSHX2sLf-mQMrMF/s400/pop_historia5_thumb1-204x300.jpg" /></a><strong> HI FIVE!<br /></strong><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581905372771075042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjidGspgAwEqNaiiJ-vaIvOhNRlQtnLSNt9VdBF2QohuOnN6Q0cFZGzXpEnAKDawPlgBnY03iaDyg8ioraCdXItgJHs_39vV0zYLdkW9pLTeo5MZjt9Uk8XC5cFKKCTBJkowcG53XTym9ep/s400/2011+Rio+007.JPG" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWNkIE_gvxwZQUIws0d19B7lXsaD7b0FAxTs6giZ3Yhk7fyZqXiTUWKHc5M_yiHeXSximpeJ9crkfvC-HNlFj2AOEbX0PPNcsyY3s3Dfk5CMihV1vD3mpaxLvZDsKN9n3_eFu0kLwy5ShE/s1600/2011+Rio+010.JPG"></a> The view from Sugar Loaf, (see him above???) another famous peak in Rio reached by cable lifts.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWsazZE1sdOUtcCVkewxVahNh35xazzIKK4-968sC8_Kwvi6vcmmYhyphenhyphendBw4Gnf6wbdly_s0F1eIcayZwJP0W4dTngIRcCk-Qldp97KUmNtgnvni1TLOjFmWQdhK4_m4qPF9yHRVdRoqvUU/s1600/2011+Rio+022.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581904494044539890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWsazZE1sdOUtcCVkewxVahNh35xazzIKK4-968sC8_Kwvi6vcmmYhyphenhyphendBw4Gnf6wbdly_s0F1eIcayZwJP0W4dTngIRcCk-Qldp97KUmNtgnvni1TLOjFmWQdhK4_m4qPF9yHRVdRoqvUU/s400/2011+Rio+022.JPG" /></a> MR. MONKEY - He lives on these high peaks of Sugar Loaf, pictured below...actual photo from my trip. Very National Geographic...I can't take credit though.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCrv3DkoS_1yTi46IhNL4hM47bMjs6AV8aWQ82sj1lTGFkFjuOl4e3-u0IpNfHNaxy5uHHGVEs8hFPdj8tw6KLS-oEbPVDKeyyjzPRiVfv8PusbjlFrMxmgDD5AdgUvGndpe7N-h3N84DA/s1600/1227034671_0f7030e50b_o.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581904494539967154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCrv3DkoS_1yTi46IhNL4hM47bMjs6AV8aWQ82sj1lTGFkFjuOl4e3-u0IpNfHNaxy5uHHGVEs8hFPdj8tw6KLS-oEbPVDKeyyjzPRiVfv8PusbjlFrMxmgDD5AdgUvGndpe7N-h3N84DA/s400/1227034671_0f7030e50b_o.jpg" /></a><strong>Vintage Postcard from Sugar Loaf<br /><br /></strong><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWey87shgxoBCJNhFYpa_1CWBga4IwJp7oJgd8V3ps1q_LvNG8xeybJlzXRcKkpjFtfC-Mgv8zruGr-4MbyLZ7mw6dIozcNVnIE0ojQgj9Yv7trHFXy5Tc5Ow_qtu8wCLn030268rTZaP1/s1600/2011+Rio+004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581904496370960882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWey87shgxoBCJNhFYpa_1CWBga4IwJp7oJgd8V3ps1q_LvNG8xeybJlzXRcKkpjFtfC-Mgv8zruGr-4MbyLZ7mw6dIozcNVnIE0ojQgj9Yv7trHFXy5Tc5Ow_qtu8wCLn030268rTZaP1/s400/2011+Rio+004.JPG" /></a> To get to Sugar Loaf you ascend to one peak in a cable lift and then to another. They are very adamant about checking your tickets from one peak to the next....even stating on the ticket one must have ticket to return. I am glad I kept mine...it is a pretty treacherous climb down it looks like.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV8kHLcCAiy31rNi9zV3L0YGO9kV7UwPWOGTM2hzGI9FouATbZmedgyxemef_m3F1Jg0BOijQjh6V6mt507_AV9SnRdwDm470OUyHIwZDN1aC5wCba_kl3nt6wmNC7_NHBmIbJWNRlKKtl/s1600/2011+Rio+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581904492092411458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV8kHLcCAiy31rNi9zV3L0YGO9kV7UwPWOGTM2hzGI9FouATbZmedgyxemef_m3F1Jg0BOijQjh6V6mt507_AV9SnRdwDm470OUyHIwZDN1aC5wCba_kl3nt6wmNC7_NHBmIbJWNRlKKtl/s400/2011+Rio+003.JPG" /></a><strong><em> To the top</em></strong></div><div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcJQ-wZsJK5GBFEoEdnb9chbnDwE2YLAR4FA7zo2qr0ab6Act0LfvBl6C4zJvQPBWqgrgtg-CJO8rCfEEC_gpFtrgbNzXhjANy9QYEOq56fE18w0Hz3Fc5mBJmE6h5_rUWSGnZLCTtdTW/s1600/207320_1020_A.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581903777351022818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcJQ-wZsJK5GBFEoEdnb9chbnDwE2YLAR4FA7zo2qr0ab6Act0LfvBl6C4zJvQPBWqgrgtg-CJO8rCfEEC_gpFtrgbNzXhjANy9QYEOq56fE18w0Hz3Fc5mBJmE6h5_rUWSGnZLCTtdTW/s400/207320_1020_A.jpg" /></a> Classic Vintage Poster<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9bM1ggp5cCfggVSOdRgLktzbHVbGX8nfR0jTDuepkbqOevvlPiOHlUtlTp6O_Th4e8FEe3Z80oo9oSMAsktMG7J2g6hR_ymPAeBGyvj-LquS_HX6IDKg0B1uJAQITF2T3vD1URHzsm908/s1600/rio+carnivale.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581903773997736418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9bM1ggp5cCfggVSOdRgLktzbHVbGX8nfR0jTDuepkbqOevvlPiOHlUtlTp6O_Th4e8FEe3Z80oo9oSMAsktMG7J2g6hR_ymPAeBGyvj-LquS_HX6IDKg0B1uJAQITF2T3vD1URHzsm908/s400/rio+carnivale.jpg" /></a><br />Ah...and of course the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Carnivale</span> girls! Unfortunately I missed the boat and had to leave before <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Carnivale</span>, the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">WORLD's</span> Best Party according to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Guinness</span> Book of World Records.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyUJgXSw7h1djghj5rBxzgMLW6ZSka6p-4NmfKlnsU6BMo7X5xOXxREfm0Sml1DOWJayX027RzwJSMJxC6v_kYsrmJqfnceht6XBYRHqTbOTPZ5mXzXUQA0hgpxlV-i1swUP5Dxk7OagWD/s1600/Copacabana+Nightclub+dancer+1953+NYC.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581903770096089858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyUJgXSw7h1djghj5rBxzgMLW6ZSka6p-4NmfKlnsU6BMo7X5xOXxREfm0Sml1DOWJayX027RzwJSMJxC6v_kYsrmJqfnceht6XBYRHqTbOTPZ5mXzXUQA0hgpxlV-i1swUP5Dxk7OagWD/s400/Copacabana+Nightclub+dancer+1953+NYC.jpg" /></a> A Copacabana girl... although this is from the New York Broadway, I am sure there were many of these in Rio back in 1930's. I am loving those gloves...and the feather! </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHGS7w06kRWipUsu6LnBqGlnZSJtePW5t9ryZlJoQbMeaguzyKtFh2DmWPAXyK3EsmRw_weBeKv8s3RUjQKJ1Uv3D5L_op_aHJ1Ph7IlAxvdNtxxAXNfd4sYvYKcnoW3CyeiiJzN48j89R/s1600/Rio+samba.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581903767504526002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHGS7w06kRWipUsu6LnBqGlnZSJtePW5t9ryZlJoQbMeaguzyKtFh2DmWPAXyK3EsmRw_weBeKv8s3RUjQKJ1Uv3D5L_op_aHJ1Ph7IlAxvdNtxxAXNfd4sYvYKcnoW3CyeiiJzN48j89R/s400/Rio+samba.jpg" /></a> We checked out <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">LAPA</span> in Rio - I would amount it to Austin's 6<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> street and Miami's Ocean Drive on steroids. I have never seen that many people spilling onto the streets - there was not enough room in the bars and clubs so people make their own in the street, after street, after street....you get it. It was amazing to see impromptu performances with people simply using a handmade drum and a pair of drum sticks. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVY5lJrKz6gppVq5Xf1Zu8JPgAx94LGP0hPHb4wavF9lEuCBmsrXmDtSjxmc_l4NhyphenhyphenZNSZQzfYpOaXAE8H4HMmaJCSjNZh1uiwRYbSQCk8-CImxZKcImLst1Q4lqefAkmMMvgca_ya_SS3/s1600/Rio+Feb+2011+009.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581903356090607922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVY5lJrKz6gppVq5Xf1Zu8JPgAx94LGP0hPHb4wavF9lEuCBmsrXmDtSjxmc_l4NhyphenhyphenZNSZQzfYpOaXAE8H4HMmaJCSjNZh1uiwRYbSQCk8-CImxZKcImLst1Q4lqefAkmMMvgca_ya_SS3/s400/Rio+Feb+2011+009.JPG" /></a> Artwork in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">LAPA</span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhy6djs7OHVwVdZuBpFc-77QKHOF9WbaCK7zxA7y19h4SwBAstBd3eyEw0dvu2H9dBApMrVeOTEIpV1-bWcXBOuaccnjxJXtDFFFiI9s4uZb-rlgEpSkY6sDwX___D8IaYq8vA85thohgG/s1600/Rio+Feb+2011+018.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581903347712606210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhy6djs7OHVwVdZuBpFc-77QKHOF9WbaCK7zxA7y19h4SwBAstBd3eyEw0dvu2H9dBApMrVeOTEIpV1-bWcXBOuaccnjxJXtDFFFiI9s4uZb-rlgEpSkY6sDwX___D8IaYq8vA85thohgG/s400/Rio+Feb+2011+018.JPG" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ipanema</span> Beach - My Last Day :( </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3cGCi_r10b4Vq1wQmbf0_WBR7kkauyOcwKKVOhguRKOj5jN4iJhD26LMwK1eta1CMFOi24m68bxcjrRO7XVt9fHl2ibPzcbmgRLeYQ8rab7IK2S0gTb732y_ajaQRqjOLoGs-qUCHZ-4n/s1600/Rio+Feb+2011+017.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581903343905323714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3cGCi_r10b4Vq1wQmbf0_WBR7kkauyOcwKKVOhguRKOj5jN4iJhD26LMwK1eta1CMFOi24m68bxcjrRO7XVt9fHl2ibPzcbmgRLeYQ8rab7IK2S0gTb732y_ajaQRqjOLoGs-qUCHZ-4n/s400/Rio+Feb+2011+017.JPG" /></a> Street Market </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKS_qYw93LWvHcIVTlBoXLwytGejR8lVTZn5vjhyhASddq3wwZ2lGkknBrz15qzeBNbUttrw3KVKMQEC-wESc0oY6un4rklz8-0yERr3xEPZ6999gsCsvzOdkEbexcN4Ic8PFB45heu9V/s1600/238687526_57860dc95a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581903330119304050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLKS_qYw93LWvHcIVTlBoXLwytGejR8lVTZn5vjhyhASddq3wwZ2lGkknBrz15qzeBNbUttrw3KVKMQEC-wESc0oY6un4rklz8-0yERr3xEPZ6999gsCsvzOdkEbexcN4Ic8PFB45heu9V/s400/238687526_57860dc95a.jpg" /></a> Ah...yes and of course, the national drink, a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">Caipirinhas</span>, which simply <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">constitutes</span> for large amounts of rum, sugar and lime. You can pick these up on the beach for less then two <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error">reais</span> $.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9CyuY6QE6RxxBMUpkWHGNeV5DAi1mRx5FJ7hOJw9wByncvGutCeuvWzBtHNZN589ipssyRR9Q0z1p0jB7ykQ689fjGa2EklEwg-yA6rhVuqDwqgOGWn2G8qJj0NA60RpxxDPZ2Kw-knaf/s1600/Siri-MOle-300x159.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 159px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581902244510685346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9CyuY6QE6RxxBMUpkWHGNeV5DAi1mRx5FJ7hOJw9wByncvGutCeuvWzBtHNZN589ipssyRR9Q0z1p0jB7ykQ689fjGa2EklEwg-yA6rhVuqDwqgOGWn2G8qJj0NA60RpxxDPZ2Kw-knaf/s400/Siri-MOle-300x159.jpg" /></a> <strong>Great street food<br /></strong><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0DM30CSKhUQyMYf3tQDAhkIhTMFMgRZN1hr5XKXAIT8-p_PWkPRA_zV8ikeCNoYlXnx17yka6GoY-SG6H6OURdKxyXt2q1qDZ4gK1OUnEqRAFsbj8qnqk3uS2JU-a4AzC6rxUSIw0s1BE/s1600/ipanema+beach.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581902242347903346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0DM30CSKhUQyMYf3tQDAhkIhTMFMgRZN1hr5XKXAIT8-p_PWkPRA_zV8ikeCNoYlXnx17yka6GoY-SG6H6OURdKxyXt2q1qDZ4gK1OUnEqRAFsbj8qnqk3uS2JU-a4AzC6rxUSIw0s1BE/s400/ipanema+beach.jpg" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ipanema</span> Beach...the water was freezing but refreshing. I found it interesting that most <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_28" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cariocas</span> can not swim, staying only to where their feet are firmly planted<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgfEBK7eS08ejyyZpLkMtCjLWGzaE_aDtMv-ObHb__uW9rpAcpRuUPLgXrDi3QGxemiJvcgLxNpDXmj1IymD82al7XMHRwksJHYZkc1TEY8CUuiUodbCMv8ilAeTIWAgSAGK4ftmXQ7B-/s1600/rio+boys.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581902236630520514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgfEBK7eS08ejyyZpLkMtCjLWGzaE_aDtMv-ObHb__uW9rpAcpRuUPLgXrDi3QGxemiJvcgLxNpDXmj1IymD82al7XMHRwksJHYZkc1TEY8CUuiUodbCMv8ilAeTIWAgSAGK4ftmXQ7B-/s400/rio+boys.jpg" /></a> Um...S<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_29" class="blsp-spelling-error">peedos</span>, lots of them. Brazilians are <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_30" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">definitely</span> the athletic lot, both men and women, you will see them on the beach at the break of dawn playing volleyball...<em><strong>with their feet...</strong></em><br /><br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9IDQnf9-6QnNIbULoBHQfLBs83ZMnPdUVSYr0KOSK-BgcCEZ3PTjd3whrxuAary_6aGUR20H9daloQsn4EenuRpAwlSgfd9dL95LpWuuZ2DtM-ubyP_2DauociG3hj4zkb5Gw36oJ3JC/s1600/rio+waves.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581902237976389954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9IDQnf9-6QnNIbULoBHQfLBs83ZMnPdUVSYr0KOSK-BgcCEZ3PTjd3whrxuAary_6aGUR20H9daloQsn4EenuRpAwlSgfd9dL95LpWuuZ2DtM-ubyP_2DauociG3hj4zkb5Gw36oJ3JC/s400/rio+waves.jpg" /></a> <div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKnkT8jwllJ5FyjsQ7c8d-K_M38Na5BlfsDYwHablRT5FgsDCr-dIthdL7Fut5WQRsdWr4J1yQdct8uL6690QBZO6QFwgMC9CQUW9ldVVxRUQUDLOBm2C3ttlhFhaAmrIFYxocWBuWfNzW/s1600/rio+surf.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581902232613199554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKnkT8jwllJ5FyjsQ7c8d-K_M38Na5BlfsDYwHablRT5FgsDCr-dIthdL7Fut5WQRsdWr4J1yQdct8uL6690QBZO6QFwgMC9CQUW9ldVVxRUQUDLOBm2C3ttlhFhaAmrIFYxocWBuWfNzW/s400/rio+surf.jpg" /></a> </div></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong>MUST SEES</strong></div><div align="left"><br /><strong>Copacabana </strong></div><strong><div align="left"><br /></strong>Copacabana is a district located in the South Zone of Rio <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_31" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_32" class="blsp-spelling-error">Janeiro</span>, Brazil. Its beach-shaped half-moon is also known as Princess of the Sea, by its poetic aura, famous since the 30s. Copacabana beach has led to many songs, books, paintings and photographs. Today is a tourist reference in Brazil.<br /><br /><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_33" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ipanema</span> beach<br /><br /></strong>The main attraction of the neighborhood, the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_34" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ipanema</span> beach is a favorite of Rio <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_35" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_36" class="blsp-spelling-error">Janeiro</span>, losing in popularity only to the Copacabana beach, where the city’s New Year happens every year. The place is frequented by people day and night going for a walk, play sports, cycle by its bike path and enjoy the sensuality and beauty of who frequents the place. Kiosks sell various foods and drinks, but the basics are the coconut milk and sandwiches. The boardwalk to the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_37" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ipanema</span> beach is bordered by an extensive bike path.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Sugar Loaf Mountain (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_38" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pão</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_39" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_40" class="blsp-spelling-error">Açúcar</span>)<br /><br /></strong>One of the most popular tourist attractions of Rio <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_41" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_42" class="blsp-spelling-error">Janeiro</span>, Sugar Loaf Mountain (in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_43" class="blsp-spelling-error">portuguese</span>: <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_44" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pão</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_45" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_46" class="blsp-spelling-error">Açúcar</span>) is a place where you have the most beautiful views of Rio <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_47" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_48" class="blsp-spelling-error">Janeiro</span>. Of the Sugar Loaf can be enjoyed several city beaches, the dense Atlantic Forest vegetation and historic buildings such as the Fort of “Santa Cruz”, the “Fiscal” Island and even downtown.<br /><br /><strong>Christ Redeemer statue (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_49" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cristo</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_50" class="blsp-spelling-error">Redentor</span>) </strong></div><div align="left"><strong><br /></strong>One of the New 7 Wonders of the Modern World, Christ Redeemer (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_51" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cristo</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_52" class="blsp-spelling-error">Redentor</span>) statue in Rio <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_53" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_54" class="blsp-spelling-error">Janeiro</span> attracts thousands of tourists all year.<br />With his arms outstretched over the city, the Christ Redeemer (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_55" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cristo</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_56" class="blsp-spelling-error">Redentor</span>) is the most beautiful symbol of Rio <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_57" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_58" class="blsp-spelling-error">Janeiro</span> and the most famous postcard of Brazil. Located on top of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_59" class="blsp-spelling-error">Corcovado</span> hill, 710 meters (2319,4 ft) above sea level, up there what you see is pure bliss: Copacabana, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_60" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ipanema</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_61" class="blsp-spelling-error">Leblon</span>, Botanical Gardens, the Jockey Club, the Lagoon, in short, a Rio <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_62" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_63" class="blsp-spelling-error">Janeiro</span> with his breathtaking scenery and unique.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><strong>SHOPPING </strong></div><div align="left"><br /><br /><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_64" class="blsp-spelling-error">BarraShopping</span><br /></strong><br />The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_65" class="blsp-spelling-error">BarraShopping</span> became a reference for the Rio de Janeiro since it was inaugurated in 1981. Besides having the most prominent shops in town (almost 600 different shops), highlight the space “New Yor City Center” offering a distinctive entertainment, restaurants that are a benchmark in food and other services.<br />Address: Av. Das. Americas, 4666 – Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro<br />Tel: +55 21 4003 4131<br /><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><strong>Leblon Shopping<br /></strong><br />A special place that brings together all that Rio has to offer: fun, food, entertainment, culture, natural beauty and, of course, lots of fashion. More than 200 shops, where you find the best brands, the most delicious restaurants, cinemas comfortable and modern, and many cultural options, an integrated area for nature, with the right of the finest views of the city.<br />Address: Afranio de Melo Franco Ave., 290 – Leblon, Rio de Janeiro<br />Tel: +55 21 2430-5122<br /><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><strong>Praia Shopping, Botafogo<br /><br /></strong>This mall has the attraction that offers a breathtaking view to visitors. On the one hand the Christ, and in front of the most beautiful panoramic views of Sugar Loaf. Its eight floors house 170 stores with a complete mix of shops. The best of the cuisine is also here. Every day dozens of tourists visit the mall balcony to take the most beautiful photo with the Sugar Loaf in the background.<br />Address: Botafogo Beach, 400 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro<br />Tel: +55 21 2259 9880<br /><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><strong>Rio Design Leblon<br /></strong><br />Located in the neighborhood of Leblon, Rio’s Zona Sul, is a shopping district has adopted the neighborhood, making it an extension of your home. Cozy and stylish, the mall brings together the best of Rio fashion in its 71 stores. Rio Design Leblon has nine restaurants, which brings together the cream of the cuisine of the South Zone.<br />Address: Ataulfo de Paiva Avenue, 270 – Leblon, Rio de Janeiro<br />Tel: +55 21 2430.3024<br /><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><strong>Rio Design Barra<br /><br /></strong>Situated in one of the most exclusive districts of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Design Barra, Barra da Tijuca, bringing together the best of fashion and food in a clean environment, spacious and quiet. With over 140 establishments, including 11 restaurants and 5 cafes, which are among the best in town, Rio Design stands out from the shopping district attracting selected audience, which enjoys haute cuisine.<br />Address: Américas Avenue, 7777 – Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro<br />Tel: +55 21 2430.3024<br /><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><strong>Rio Plaza Shopping<br /><br /></strong>Located in Botafogo, in Rio de Janeiro, Rio Plaza Shopping focused home furnishing stores and interior architecture. Moreover, it is also the place where some of the hottest restaurants in town.<br />Address: Rua General Severiano, 97 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro<br />Tel: +55 21 2542-5693 </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">From: <a href="http://www.riodejanierotips.com/">http://www.riodejanierotips.com/</a></div><div align="left"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div></div>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-29843275610352765582011-02-28T00:11:00.003-06:002011-02-28T00:17:08.247-06:00And the Oscar Goes to - Best Dressed Mila!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_bfC0BPB1wtNbh9Mwmk8tiXQmZX58I9I559PhSU2xZDDV5AvF86fNL6RO1t4LONVmwhXK7_o6-Kq7mO_GoMjAq12cfJvSLGfmDoMT27Xm30AeJvl772FLVgfPquHXiyceawWlc0W8A8c/s1600/mila-kunis-290.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578619379031970434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_bfC0BPB1wtNbh9Mwmk8tiXQmZX58I9I559PhSU2xZDDV5AvF86fNL6RO1t4LONVmwhXK7_o6-Kq7mO_GoMjAq12cfJvSLGfmDoMT27Xm30AeJvl772FLVgfPquHXiyceawWlc0W8A8c/s400/mila-kunis-290.jpg" /></a><br />I give the best dressed Oscar to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mila</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kunis</span>, donned in a Elie Saab number. The lavender hue hints to the upcoming spring season, and the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">flowy</span> but structured shape with the scoop neck and seemingly embroidered "pasties" peaking out from under the top speak to the romance of the Oscar awards...well done. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Brava</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mila</span>!Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-31154010566570430712011-02-02T12:58:00.004-06:002011-02-02T01:18:44.772-06:00Dallas' Saint Ann's School - NOT Dishing Out Cafeteria Food<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEtACTFCX-2nOD7w4tvZzwK72mRloDwNTmfhzT6J9IswAHBsIR9wSCJOUjP8TMHKBqLKIPRW2UYi4v3S2NiUWQ7fkwDt92yi4pKQzXKP9GiP1YyK0AgkLoVIZYAyD58f1L1rOLQFaNs08/s1600/SaintAnn.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 181px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568974192584129506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEtACTFCX-2nOD7w4tvZzwK72mRloDwNTmfhzT6J9IswAHBsIR9wSCJOUjP8TMHKBqLKIPRW2UYi4v3S2NiUWQ7fkwDt92yi4pKQzXKP9GiP1YyK0AgkLoVIZYAyD58f1L1rOLQFaNs08/s400/SaintAnn.jpg" /></a> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 223px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568975439833959554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9T6KUHZYFUC3kYTqwqt7TVSNOA8AT7vP_y4LJBqHG58emKh8cQQHsOZecCOsf6UKmPtBqEOuCv3S5675huq2KMPpJr7b6qDpDzeTr7gp8kS8EJ7LZiOdu3zlK20QR0kC_AnB7C8Y5Zqb/s400/st_anns2.jpg" /><span style="font-size:85%;"> <strong>Saint Ann's School in it's former days...</strong></span></div><div align="justify"><br />When I was a little, <strong>and now</strong>, <em>when I am big</em> - still to this day, I can look at an old dilapidated building and picture it to full restoration in about 30 seconds. Yes, sometimes I have to work out the kinks, like using existing materials to keep it's authenticity and how it can still be to code, but nonetheless - I could walk old buildings all day long and think about an adaptable use for them. And that is why I am SO glad Dallas did just that for a former schoolhouse, <a href="http://www.saintanndallas.com/">Saint Ann's </a>built in 1927, primarily built as Dallas' first school for Hispanic children it now boasts a great restaurant space with an edgy, modern glam meets zen lodge retreat vibe. If you can't picture that, just go there an experience it yourself...<strong><em>you'll be glad you did.</em></strong> </div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgJPue1GvCqLXEQEruyk3VsEAy9F08EmELqn86XRfwKb_mcxqhKTmXtnPa4lGnaypTX8WFGHqzih_EUSj2tM9oWLpLk0ERvtCLkU0-G9YVLSCfCT_DB73zot0P88lxEJFB6JaxLkPM3czi/s1600/st_anns1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 193px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568974193194420018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgJPue1GvCqLXEQEruyk3VsEAy9F08EmELqn86XRfwKb_mcxqhKTmXtnPa4lGnaypTX8WFGHqzih_EUSj2tM9oWLpLk0ERvtCLkU0-G9YVLSCfCT_DB73zot0P88lxEJFB6JaxLkPM3czi/s400/st_anns1.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsyZ9PVLbdmkWHAoBniavLQ3f_msnAeoXneSGO_NCzkGdTOvbWh2kMrjU9lDTYeP8-WglevLfemoYm5H2LnaWFA6YZ1jlf-mHcSNIgPfggCrT__mPZtR9oRqAfO_qGzoT0Ap6hNLqsfFX/s1600/SaintAnn.jpg"></a><div align="justify">I had heard numerous friends talking the place up, and had it on my list as places to check out. It was just happenstance that I ran across it when a client recommended it as it was right down the street from her hi-rise where were having an all day photo shoot, trying to get both day and night shots of her place with the <em>famous Dallas skyline</em> in the background - <strong>had to wait for that green building to come on!</strong> We took a lunch break around 3 and of course the place was dead, they even happened to be having a photo shoot as well, but the crew and I were invited to sit at the bar to chow down.<br /><br />I took the pressed chicken sandwich complete with <strong>pan seared chicken topped with mozzarella cheese on sourdough with roma tomatoes + cilantro pesto sided with sweet potato fries</strong> (<em>you can choose regular or a house salad if you like). </em>While the food and service was great, I loved the design scheme throughout and how it played on the school innuendo with the menu on notebook ruled paper. I will have to go back to check out the full dinner menu however.<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89nxiFBfroA9rYnwwGzswtJihA_9k12srPl1BSwamLrnXDPzoYhtNNQLYJ7Er7_Qmei-YDNUSju3kdi1Ayas6gYy3hy8Wq1aY7wwa4JaMpHXyzmKtPrumoVDQBqeHZZIquvvhGxZ46ReH/s1600/178050_slideb_HORIZONTAL_MAIN.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568970451185419522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89nxiFBfroA9rYnwwGzswtJihA_9k12srPl1BSwamLrnXDPzoYhtNNQLYJ7Er7_Qmei-YDNUSju3kdi1Ayas6gYy3hy8Wq1aY7wwa4JaMpHXyzmKtPrumoVDQBqeHZZIquvvhGxZ46ReH/s400/178050_slideb_HORIZONTAL_MAIN.jpg" /></a><strong> Restored to what is today....</strong> <div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXlhcIh7z-wyGaci22i1XgY-4vZjUf6WxXpkKzWIiiG3pE-Xn8yAU0dwvP87UOCxkvdDOuf8VkanLuUJhOKrQXAg8Tkq5-1fC8fNiLM6wJ_xoI_8qzLDgGPlKIPlhWBZowI1NKJUqCAiZ/s1600/cddb35a66c557337a6454055d31170ba.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 248px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568970446721780946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXlhcIh7z-wyGaci22i1XgY-4vZjUf6WxXpkKzWIiiG3pE-Xn8yAU0dwvP87UOCxkvdDOuf8VkanLuUJhOKrQXAg8Tkq5-1fC8fNiLM6wJ_xoI_8qzLDgGPlKIPlhWBZowI1NKJUqCAiZ/s400/cddb35a66c557337a6454055d31170ba.jpg" /></a> Not your typical lunch line! I loved the use of the glass floor with pebbles underfoot</div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rFGebLdQcyTM2i7NrjLcyVDSBRDA6chu25H-KVZp9HR_VJY7wah-VoJ_DqC3FpX0BNA8dna00sVDBvRyy8oWXdteIsfAO_vFbWCl9sDwQsP-eUA5xWKprxWKrqH8wROWA7WPnIZJ2EeQ/s1600/178050_slidec_HORIZONTAL_MAIN.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568970443830744770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rFGebLdQcyTM2i7NrjLcyVDSBRDA6chu25H-KVZp9HR_VJY7wah-VoJ_DqC3FpX0BNA8dna00sVDBvRyy8oWXdteIsfAO_vFbWCl9sDwQsP-eUA5xWKprxWKrqH8wROWA7WPnIZJ2EeQ/s400/178050_slidec_HORIZONTAL_MAIN.jpg" /></a> Love, love the worn and torn Chesterfield sofa up against the natural wood paneling topped with a black crystal chandelier <a href="http://dallasdecorum.blogspot.com/2009/12/inked.html">(for another post on those beauts click here...)</a> <div align="left"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCHBVelJvMy8Zj2MzErJpxmCt4IZBCsGhmyH9wmee0YQPgkq3ooxkgaVLlZlImT2DcOkNv9MwTru-Iy85cDPNNnMgBAWtDwEOE2sPwZsQuNvU6HLTcqwXsnEqD2MNiAxz6UTU_CXO6itOh/s1600/178050_main_HORIZONTAL_MAIN.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568970443435789538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCHBVelJvMy8Zj2MzErJpxmCt4IZBCsGhmyH9wmee0YQPgkq3ooxkgaVLlZlImT2DcOkNv9MwTru-Iy85cDPNNnMgBAWtDwEOE2sPwZsQuNvU6HLTcqwXsnEqD2MNiAxz6UTU_CXO6itOh/s400/178050_main_HORIZONTAL_MAIN.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a>The dining room, sleek and minimal - don't forget to go upstairs where there is a museum collection of Samurai warriors <em>thrown in for your history lesson.</em></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFjxFK9rCGH7hcANq6OgeJftWpmp0TCaJ0ArBJwdK4nIeOXhvm57c08yqZz0nLAxu7EMvmFYhqtYf8pd3IOhQTCHXhTt52PJC1_s-i6h-_y5Uo8-iEPcW1vphXHXM0VcZ5g-m_5isBmaT/s1600/178050_slided_HORIZONTAL_MAIN.jpg"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568970437566562610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFjxFK9rCGH7hcANq6OgeJftWpmp0TCaJ0ArBJwdK4nIeOXhvm57c08yqZz0nLAxu7EMvmFYhqtYf8pd3IOhQTCHXhTt52PJC1_s-i6h-_y5Uo8-iEPcW1vphXHXM0VcZ5g-m_5isBmaT/s400/178050_slided_HORIZONTAL_MAIN.jpg" /></em> <p align="center"></a>The school can boast Dallas' largest city beer garden as well...now <strong>just behave</strong> or you might get called into the Principal's office!</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.saintanndallas.com/docs/Menu.pdf">The Menu </a></p><p align="center">Saint Ann’s, 2501 N. Harwood Ave, 214.782.9841<br /><br /></p>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-39495817919768817652011-01-30T21:29:00.000-06:002011-01-30T21:29:31.365-06:00Material Spotlight - Carolyn Ray WallcoveringsWhile on the plane ride back from <strong>sunny Southern California</strong> this past Christmas break I was leafing through <strong>California Homes</strong> magazine, and ran across a <a href="http://www.carolynray.com/index.html">Carolyn Ray <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wallcoverings</span> </a>ad. I often select wallpaper memos from the <a href="http://www.davidsutherlandshowroom.com/">David Sutherland</a> showroom in the Dallas Design Center for clients homes. The ad featured her Mermaid Collection line, which struck a cord with me being such a water/beach <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">feign</span>. While it is shown in black and silver, it also comes in several other colorways.<br /><br /><br /><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4HcLP_nirxh8H60I8jDrveLNUI3h4UsZmemM04ghqn3V2atoUB_L03OzXMqBwWqEzDoP-H9WA7SJySW_821nd5kKHOuZH-aDTCYKrJU0B69h6ZwkWlX3ygBRpe1FilhpoRbgcSrARJbU/s1600/MERMAID_COLLECTION_MAIN_IMAGE.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 205px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568045920804801042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4HcLP_nirxh8H60I8jDrveLNUI3h4UsZmemM04ghqn3V2atoUB_L03OzXMqBwWqEzDoP-H9WA7SJySW_821nd5kKHOuZH-aDTCYKrJU0B69h6ZwkWlX3ygBRpe1FilhpoRbgcSrARJbU/s400/MERMAID_COLLECTION_MAIN_IMAGE.jpg" /></a><br /><em>Here in her own words, she explains how an idea is materialized into form...</em><br />"Inspiration comes with a trip to the movies, to the museum, to the beach, the woods, the water, the supermarket, the southwest, the southern Pacific, the studio shelf....<br /><br />Mingled with memory, dreams and predictions, inspiration becomes an idea.<br /><br />Idea becomes concept in studio experiments. Color makes the image, image transforms color. Color relationships grow, images are modified and refined.<br /><br />Gradually the destination comes into focus. A livable interior complex yet quiet, color unexpected but somehow natural. A surface develops that is densely iconographic and hardly there at all.<br /><br />Next the painted surface is transformed into a reproducible design. This always involves compromise and innovation to meet production and end-use requirements while staying true to the idea.<br /><br />When production is at last complete, there is one more step. Our final collaboration is with the interior designer, whose artistry gives form to our materials."<br /><br /><strong>Other designs from her line...</strong></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzesll6Enki1YfqTrk4fpO1TQ-u5IPMl5FPI5V-ldu7dvWVwBZaegBzdsVXVhOOTwbiXo5WGVZKFLQh8DQ-yLQwXNg3U63xlFofDltJG0Dhzylplk3MyxyrKuPRMoIBU8dClCjiG9ywqsK/s1600/FLOATER_MAIN_.jpg"><strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 205px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568045914198893746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzesll6Enki1YfqTrk4fpO1TQ-u5IPMl5FPI5V-ldu7dvWVwBZaegBzdsVXVhOOTwbiXo5WGVZKFLQh8DQ-yLQwXNg3U63xlFofDltJG0Dhzylplk3MyxyrKuPRMoIBU8dClCjiG9ywqsK/s400/FLOATER_MAIN_.jpg" /></strong></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8iTbkiIo120bitSwhd_yS6IyYz3Q56GCaUywKKLMPs64dX5pOIvW3LqWInoF4ijfxkLjUcjqhLTaqaxazWbDfl6WXmUtkrTKbLwYfrKsaYqwks0JbeMuVqQ3BliLOVxa0MCnpIqy1PW1/s1600/SNAP_MAIN.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 205px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568045582810161058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8iTbkiIo120bitSwhd_yS6IyYz3Q56GCaUywKKLMPs64dX5pOIvW3LqWInoF4ijfxkLjUcjqhLTaqaxazWbDfl6WXmUtkrTKbLwYfrKsaYqwks0JbeMuVqQ3BliLOVxa0MCnpIqy1PW1/s400/SNAP_MAIN.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfMv3dCq8rodguDioLB_-lsAr1WxSidB5CRJaHnvdDNjbkRqK99Hm5Jgk1uhfh_tDf-PAztb4lOQKrDynoic34KDC0Q8lQdRfoBmZKaSjWWkk-OP-fyTzrP_bw42YKQPyhxxslh_Haox7u/s1600/installation11.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 181px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568045571954783682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfMv3dCq8rodguDioLB_-lsAr1WxSidB5CRJaHnvdDNjbkRqK99Hm5Jgk1uhfh_tDf-PAztb4lOQKrDynoic34KDC0Q8lQdRfoBmZKaSjWWkk-OP-fyTzrP_bw42YKQPyhxxslh_Haox7u/s400/installation11.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjyRJ6VT-S5fmhcvt3z3FhpMxQ3nYyb3KEc6SqMG10v-KtTGwFE_zU1FskJ5uCqNDUHlpUbG6hgJ87JfeQWan-9SQhYDe5yZvskmLEHLD7tkZWu54nM8m1m5-Ms2c9FRoY4A-uMaCbeXR/s1600/installation7.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 182px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568045568733445170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjyRJ6VT-S5fmhcvt3z3FhpMxQ3nYyb3KEc6SqMG10v-KtTGwFE_zU1FskJ5uCqNDUHlpUbG6hgJ87JfeQWan-9SQhYDe5yZvskmLEHLD7tkZWu54nM8m1m5-Ms2c9FRoY4A-uMaCbeXR/s400/installation7.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQdxHvLssj9FzZtiv8ur-_edU5lyxMg2UprtcXMDN1uNMxyLgMUGxxMmBInHGLjJ8u0AAQgUjgKUPzh5UhDYEPCA_Nz5qvudyIVTTw9jrbAieiVaE8c8P3fqB66tLrcfLYZOhgftB15psR/s1600/handprinting-copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 263px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568045560282576690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQdxHvLssj9FzZtiv8ur-_edU5lyxMg2UprtcXMDN1uNMxyLgMUGxxMmBInHGLjJ8u0AAQgUjgKUPzh5UhDYEPCA_Nz5qvudyIVTTw9jrbAieiVaE8c8P3fqB66tLrcfLYZOhgftB15psR/s400/handprinting-copy.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVnNBfusXJ-zlEeREls-r4lye1xP4wzcMcYSn4YffTLKRlfRh9d-6MVmpAeuq-Zproi09ip891ODPpTfkuWVhvaN7Jx4_4-A9Khl1Yd9diwuwpE_PiYDnAk2FeNBTtKrOR1nq3qBbXsc8z/s1600/installation5.jpg"></a>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-10200389688370479022010-12-06T20:34:00.004-06:002010-12-06T20:52:31.268-06:00Design District Party - Leslie Taylor Throws Open Doors<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQudCH0ogqY42cAjal23JTaBiRQVxoLEImyQQ-hG9BuN4p321quHZMIa5lT9aIzNwPBDrFTtlp4GVRYKmicqh1ceGBayo9WZP-BA2y-6U6-aVX16tHUguoliHs2CRCyrT6xCceJzLAi1Ya/s1600/header_logo.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 171px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547765065315649762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQudCH0ogqY42cAjal23JTaBiRQVxoLEImyQQ-hG9BuN4p321quHZMIa5lT9aIzNwPBDrFTtlp4GVRYKmicqh1ceGBayo9WZP-BA2y-6U6-aVX16tHUguoliHs2CRCyrT6xCceJzLAi1Ya/s400/header_logo.gif" /></a>To kick off the <strong>holiday party season</strong>, the <a href="http://www.leslietaylorhome.com/pages/intro.html">Leslie Taylor </a>showroom on Slocum St. in the Design District is first in line and will be hosting their Holiday Party this Thursday for designers and invited customer's, showing off their new goods from <strong>Tara Shaw</strong> <em>(they are THE rep for our area! - no more trips to Houston and Louisiana to see these great French antiques and reproductions.)</em> I will be posting the full invite on my <strong>Dallas Decorum facebook page</strong> so look there for more info and to RSVP- there will be a full invite up manana :) See ya there! ;) <br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/dallas-DECORUM/196256324850">DALLAS DECORUM FACEBOOK PAGE </a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpIP3d-uR5cI5aKKwcBGaihshKDJ7RJSx9I2yY2_36ziO7Id1CPwQpkipccKsnwVKi93-HTFnvhAyZDnYqTp9KcnScM7hHyEGERUVh9pTIllfhQk3Tbuhx8fNDGsr42GlE_6q1gahQtNZH/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547765058739679538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpIP3d-uR5cI5aKKwcBGaihshKDJ7RJSx9I2yY2_36ziO7Id1CPwQpkipccKsnwVKi93-HTFnvhAyZDnYqTp9KcnScM7hHyEGERUVh9pTIllfhQk3Tbuhx8fNDGsr42GlE_6q1gahQtNZH/s400/untitled.bmp" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /></div>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-76987350324309457282010-11-10T22:36:00.002-06:002010-11-10T22:57:23.145-06:00Design on Dragon-Thursday Night<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczK9igWHmMLDsbOtgisig33tW_XDhhFEbK81_DAMoQG3a-sKP5LuyKFfv95MTBjZnvu7fbzAdvDN0zINs_qbP8b52YeTQjHM-_YUjWkpeBoB3qhDsFvrhwf4iZmyvufD0Ep2cpt5ZKfAc/s1600/design_on_dragon_2010_save_the_date_l%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 324px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538150856410819746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczK9igWHmMLDsbOtgisig33tW_XDhhFEbK81_DAMoQG3a-sKP5LuyKFfv95MTBjZnvu7fbzAdvDN0zINs_qbP8b52YeTQjHM-_YUjWkpeBoB3qhDsFvrhwf4iZmyvufD0Ep2cpt5ZKfAc/s400/design_on_dragon_2010_save_the_date_l%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a> The annual Design on Dragon happens tomorrow night where the design streets duke it out over who can have the best block party. Come out to see if they can outdo the Slocum event a couple of weeks ago! Shops and galleries are throwing open the doors, complete with <em>vino, music and food</em> enticing you to invest in a new piece of art you've been eyeing...see you there!Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-86517421411583390742010-11-03T19:34:00.004-05:002010-11-03T19:44:24.420-05:00Dallas Design Showroom NEST Hosts Blogger Social<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxjcHjASRck0EopD_6XQVpXNMwdSnVFLBuoZLdt8zyz1LFdv69L7IXCnfKVXmZWgTXtSN-2F5KZpd7Wqn4IrxRHeHmGk7lt-EW9Ph8YSewsmixPnwgRohoyxQuWjPlogxA923CrnZ4Srv/s1600/post-invite.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535487029872610002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxjcHjASRck0EopD_6XQVpXNMwdSnVFLBuoZLdt8zyz1LFdv69L7IXCnfKVXmZWgTXtSN-2F5KZpd7Wqn4IrxRHeHmGk7lt-EW9Ph8YSewsmixPnwgRohoyxQuWjPlogxA923CrnZ4Srv/s400/post-invite.png" /></a> For all of my fellow Dallas <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">bloggers</span> you are invited to<strong> "POST"</strong> - A <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">blogger's</span> social hosted by one of my favorite <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">bloggers</span>, interior designer <strong>Beth <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dotolo</span></strong> who pens the oh, so fab - <a href="http://www.hellosplendor.com/">hello, splendor</a> and Kelly of the <a href="http://www.hellosplendor.com/">fabulous k </a>blog will be opening the doors of the new <strong>NEST</strong> digs on McKinney Ave. offering up cocktails and cupcakes - <em>what can be better than that!</em> So RSVP<strong><em> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">tonite</span></em></strong> to get a sneak peak before the grand opening bash and the first 30 who show will snag a great swag bag full of goodies!Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-58475459037835598722010-10-24T14:41:00.004-05:002010-10-24T15:04:37.441-05:00Ghoulishly Glam Interiors<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgl48nTv7I09u3fQlNmWygRYMJEIIquH-IBEFBCMarEUQs2xZHTmsq2Osb4edTTu2MSfQY7rmbjhFixV6R3BFG5BAOPxvYLIcVYlZkkDrxdK8R6tIIjQHMGsmbXpvJWaAHYj0vK9vJeTF/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-08-17+at+9_38_44+AM.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 243px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531703377276750466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgl48nTv7I09u3fQlNmWygRYMJEIIquH-IBEFBCMarEUQs2xZHTmsq2Osb4edTTu2MSfQY7rmbjhFixV6R3BFG5BAOPxvYLIcVYlZkkDrxdK8R6tIIjQHMGsmbXpvJWaAHYj0vK9vJeTF/s400/Screen+shot+2010-08-17+at+9_38_44+AM.png" /></a> In honor of Halloween I am posting some <strong>not-so-Martha-Stewart-Halloween</strong> shots of LA based interior designers Carole Katleman's and Daniel Cuevas design who tricked out a London based town home that was formerly the 18th century pad for a British prime minister. I love the minimalist approach of incorporating some ghoulishly glam accessories while still maintaining that <em>"this house wasn't hit over the head with a witch's broomstick look."</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfSZ_fK-oVk4_ITREZKAakXIzoF07S0-LexXnkxEPjBEEHkNOzWkWJfb4qH-tPn6T3B39-IhbQnIElxflLG8f-sBaWXtU6ZQJFGw2qxwqErAggIXQ7Cc0EBQxnIwNa_E42pZEf_F3nWSm/s1600/Katleman_&_Cuevas+10.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 245px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531703372601014898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfSZ_fK-oVk4_ITREZKAakXIzoF07S0-LexXnkxEPjBEEHkNOzWkWJfb4qH-tPn6T3B39-IhbQnIElxflLG8f-sBaWXtU6ZQJFGw2qxwqErAggIXQ7Cc0EBQxnIwNa_E42pZEf_F3nWSm/s400/Katleman_&_Cuevas+10.jpg" /></a> Love the <strong>blood red</strong> conversation area against the cool monochromatic gray, <em>and of course Mr. Skull Bones....<br /><br /></em><div></div><br /></div>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-31438375976095665452010-10-07T23:03:00.000-05:002010-10-07T23:03:57.940-05:00Dallas Local Ceylon et Cie Showroom on One Kings Lane Sale!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjty3_I7ns9imbVv90K_TzUkMA6rSEvTq2bsoqHe8nTYwVxAg1Pkjr-N5Red3TBPbs6WptkK2lBSYh9Qeg9D4pbj2ErBaP0_FB1eeuNCT1KAA34fYSojv_Pmrn9KFPlr6u44qNcBoGCKcYM/s1600/get_inspired_michelle-nussbaumer.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525518755005391442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjty3_I7ns9imbVv90K_TzUkMA6rSEvTq2bsoqHe8nTYwVxAg1Pkjr-N5Red3TBPbs6WptkK2lBSYh9Qeg9D4pbj2ErBaP0_FB1eeuNCT1KAA34fYSojv_Pmrn9KFPlr6u44qNcBoGCKcYM/s400/get_inspired_michelle-nussbaumer.jpg" /></a> One of Dallas' own prime time designers, <a href="http://dallasdecorum.blogspot.com/search/label/Michelle%20Nussbaumer">Michelle Nussbaumer</a> will be taking her <a href="http://www.ceylonetcie.com/">Ceylon et Cie </a>showroom merchandise to one of the fastest growing online retailers, <a href="http://www.onekingslane.com/tagsale_info.aspx">One Kings Lane,</a> this Saturday. She will be joining the ranks of Michael S. Smith - some know him as THE designer of the Obama's new digs, and also another Dallas showroom, Allan Knight & Associates. The retailer specializes in hosting private sales to members at <strong>unheard</strong> of bargains - but only for a limited time, with <em><strong>very</strong></em> limited amounts of merchandise. So set your coffee maker and be first in line to nab the hottest goods before they are Kaput!<br /><div></div>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-48168749516270424772010-10-05T22:11:00.003-05:002010-10-05T22:15:25.184-05:00Daily Dose - B u r n<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHmx1pN35uXLz162dYyRjl858ph6AQji3lRqdzEZ8PEG96G81Kyrj879-L4yujDxaVwT2ZhWhK8nEE6tXvE_rmCdTnASEtN3yvutC8IPF_WsAGViTYiYP9oxbIfdjmLUGEvrOe6fcNAFRv/s1600/fire1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524766340037836162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHmx1pN35uXLz162dYyRjl858ph6AQji3lRqdzEZ8PEG96G81Kyrj879-L4yujDxaVwT2ZhWhK8nEE6tXvE_rmCdTnASEtN3yvutC8IPF_WsAGViTYiYP9oxbIfdjmLUGEvrOe6fcNAFRv/s400/fire1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">"The <em>only</em> people for me are the <strong>MAD</strong> ones, the ones who are mad to <strong>LIVE</strong>, mad to <strong>TALK</strong>, mad to be <strong>SAVED</strong>, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who <strong>NEVER</strong> yawn or say a commonplace thing, but <em><strong>burn, burn, burn</strong></em>, like fabulous yellow roman candles <strong>EXPLODING</strong> like spiders across the <em>s t a r s</em>...</span><br /><br />- Jack Kerouac </div>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-57207297525026023292010-09-27T23:37:00.003-05:002010-09-27T23:55:38.888-05:00Cinematic Prose - My Weekend in Movies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ3HtT4IVBZb7x0il7sJKOLNJUBF7E57jouoZYShJFDb-3o3_7U8F52WZZ89CVmy7iczWtQQ_arwsPuvTfbpIi8N0844xbS_Fz7vByZK6N4p1LfcGeFfK_2j3Twup3o6o-7RCtXL5cp82g/s1600/a-single-man-poster.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 270px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521808509276995506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ3HtT4IVBZb7x0il7sJKOLNJUBF7E57jouoZYShJFDb-3o3_7U8F52WZZ89CVmy7iczWtQQ_arwsPuvTfbpIi8N0844xbS_Fz7vByZK6N4p1LfcGeFfK_2j3Twup3o6o-7RCtXL5cp82g/s400/a-single-man-poster.jpg" /></a> You know when you "<strong>know</strong>" your going to remember something, so you don't write it down...like a new restaurant to try, a band to catch in town...and then it is forgotten by the time your thought reaches the end of the sentence. I do that<strong> ALL</strong> the time, especially with music and movies. Thankfully with Shazam my eardrums are getting ample amounts of new music, or new to me.<br /><br />I have been wanting to see "A Single Man" since I saw the still of Julianne Moore in mascara streaked raccoon eyes perching on the fabulous curved sofa, a very similar one sits in the Allan Knight showroom in the International on Turtle Creek. Well and the fact that it was produced by Tom Ford, Gucci's main designing man since 1990 so I knew the fashion would be spot on, as well as the interiors. The men were groomed to absolute perfection of course (why can't straight men dress like this too?!) and I loved the Mid-Century time period, the cars, the clothes, the architecture...the interiors. Here are some stills to share with you...just rent it, but be prepared for a dark tale of loss and desperation.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCv_GcTKSHqfwlDfZWwOx6WHekgRigrbOLqIQUBngFUvNIGWHN_TUIBQRJjq4q1K952Vrt55evUjX0FwvFqyBR8jCNHMapuSnUiUNh28mFWrUIcQEJ3b9Ql6VQouAcAL0VkV-VCnmhfSC/s1600/4524197811.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521808505275183954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCv_GcTKSHqfwlDfZWwOx6WHekgRigrbOLqIQUBngFUvNIGWHN_TUIBQRJjq4q1K952Vrt55evUjX0FwvFqyBR8jCNHMapuSnUiUNh28mFWrUIcQEJ3b9Ql6VQouAcAL0VkV-VCnmhfSC/s400/4524197811.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAby3EKAlmHtyyAR7E4nOUblYjmmu9cTXfN5VdGb6-Bgk5maBEYRi46oT1VlurpPyrqodKgu5a2Pbf_ns0iHr5mHO_Z21mEwgFUOSFw34DtVJuPvsaKSM14WXHLwOvLdtFDAxD1w6NXybI/s1600/ASM_FS_05.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521808351992527842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAby3EKAlmHtyyAR7E4nOUblYjmmu9cTXfN5VdGb6-Bgk5maBEYRi46oT1VlurpPyrqodKgu5a2Pbf_ns0iHr5mHO_Z21mEwgFUOSFw34DtVJuPvsaKSM14WXHLwOvLdtFDAxD1w6NXybI/s400/ASM_FS_05.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtQvK-LW1OhZme163XdqNPVYoXvmK1z95RSHkj9k3XJ2LWcacl16QJIJkqV5qhgGjEypzY8epKsXdUutaJJfXL7LtYLnyT1bfmKS2oWieAprRH4O3BGZlrOJd95szKqDn2kyExuFEOP_H6/s1600/2009_a_single_man_001-1024x524.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 205px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521808331168341234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtQvK-LW1OhZme163XdqNPVYoXvmK1z95RSHkj9k3XJ2LWcacl16QJIJkqV5qhgGjEypzY8epKsXdUutaJJfXL7LtYLnyT1bfmKS2oWieAprRH4O3BGZlrOJd95szKqDn2kyExuFEOP_H6/s400/2009_a_single_man_001-1024x524.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4o6AuJ9c09Dty1Eha9rDwhS7ke1RtqpcQfiwR5TAv98uJsBhu_QEQZikeMa9TtqKzVGbizROcFgccz_fJ5EWbFA6GZnS-60Ripf37jaRafa4sOsNEr1-n8e7IalnAeJJ7rc-lKIzKW81e/s1600/a_single_man12.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 167px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521808317204293858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4o6AuJ9c09Dty1Eha9rDwhS7ke1RtqpcQfiwR5TAv98uJsBhu_QEQZikeMa9TtqKzVGbizROcFgccz_fJ5EWbFA6GZnS-60Ripf37jaRafa4sOsNEr1-n8e7IalnAeJJ7rc-lKIzKW81e/s400/a_single_man12.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjueZSWwsc-6tu4bBpdZyiehyphenhyphenCbcurtwtrt12gfr5OIxLN09KWC5JK9zZ_dD_UPm3bEEomV6y2R0dtAx7drdltaf47v8oLRkKPVsgFbVLkxiS8SG9X0NGOw5_Xxhdz-DkSRdTWS6XICWaJz/s1600/single-man-matthew-goode-colin-firth.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 221px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521808313193031666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjueZSWwsc-6tu4bBpdZyiehyphenhyphenCbcurtwtrt12gfr5OIxLN09KWC5JK9zZ_dD_UPm3bEEomV6y2R0dtAx7drdltaf47v8oLRkKPVsgFbVLkxiS8SG9X0NGOw5_Xxhdz-DkSRdTWS6XICWaJz/s400/single-man-matthew-goode-colin-firth.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NIbDd0w2WR5Yz2H8qKYosfp0g1iK-OeV60pSwuGzuHPYAAU2hcat84CogDKAwDnF-nGHZbsfqifgbX49l-KYnPo4E-Rfb1DutZTcny91GhggUUl6heS886y53qaH_vaqBul82lUUSooc/s1600/6a00d8341c730253ef0120a747d828970b-800wi.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521808310207870658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NIbDd0w2WR5Yz2H8qKYosfp0g1iK-OeV60pSwuGzuHPYAAU2hcat84CogDKAwDnF-nGHZbsfqifgbX49l-KYnPo4E-Rfb1DutZTcny91GhggUUl6heS886y53qaH_vaqBul82lUUSooc/s400/6a00d8341c730253ef0120a747d828970b-800wi.png" /></a><br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymhG8nOKUS0ad9eLpmPIkDU8NVBLx_tAFpURSOV6QlNpUZopsc9V9SuNt2XFZSDZZGslUPFBbdwwr5mKfLX47VdYGbLpzLtCAS32a649R6LhyphenhyphensiPIS1n5l5jaEPZ0LDSqQc5d9jR9RIcT/s1600/factory_girl_poster.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521807845727890594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymhG8nOKUS0ad9eLpmPIkDU8NVBLx_tAFpURSOV6QlNpUZopsc9V9SuNt2XFZSDZZGslUPFBbdwwr5mKfLX47VdYGbLpzLtCAS32a649R6LhyphenhyphensiPIS1n5l5jaEPZ0LDSqQc5d9jR9RIcT/s400/factory_girl_poster.jpg" /></a> And then this...it was a Mid-Century weekend I guess. I stopped in at <a href="http://dallasdecorum.blogspot.com/2010/08/dallas-design-district-spotlight.html">Antiques Moderne </a>on Friday evening to scope out some chairs and that may have done me in.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">"Factory Girl" tells the tale of socialite and heiress Edie Sedgwick (Sienna Miller) who was introduced to Andy Warhol during his Factory days where he was beginning his next exploration using film as his medium for his creative outlet. Sedgwick was the star in many of the movies, fast becoming Andy's muse, his IT girl - she even went so far as to mimic his iconic hairstyle.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Sedgwick soon met and seemed to fall in love with, Bob Dylan - however Warhol while openly gay (but some think a virgin) became somewhat obsessive and controlling of their relationship and Sedgwick ended it to appease Warhol, later to spiral into drugs and alcohol when finding out Dylan had married and partly burying her childhood terrors as well. Her father was abusive and distant while her mother turned a blind eye, and most of the children were institutionalized when growing up. She was able to escape New York and went back to California, but her nightmares still followed her. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="center">She died of an overdose at the age of 28.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGC95e188SVeaB4fh8LBPYXv4ibtYHVDzBEiJMXpzp5t9TsG7i5qoTd_cqOu9J1CpcptG9g007s2n3nQoUvbXpJJn3cxckItGIfCPu6MkdYt01j9geBJBgvwe3XIYodw9l632YMQgsEaU8/s1600/arriba_e2_231.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 210px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521807836696907522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGC95e188SVeaB4fh8LBPYXv4ibtYHVDzBEiJMXpzp5t9TsG7i5qoTd_cqOu9J1CpcptG9g007s2n3nQoUvbXpJJn3cxckItGIfCPu6MkdYt01j9geBJBgvwe3XIYodw9l632YMQgsEaU8/s400/arriba_e2_231.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2KuqBVgoLUfdFAp5Fyode_qPLF239r8XJOSyQxlJ7RjBKmk3CQkOdCVP69mk5T20-bemRP7o2MpH9cJWLqxhiDjPalGFTMRtDaJWxkPxVZtkpgiEkles5loar8wXy-QLOyS4XFkYT5TB/s1600/18809995.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521807829629468018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2KuqBVgoLUfdFAp5Fyode_qPLF239r8XJOSyQxlJ7RjBKmk3CQkOdCVP69mk5T20-bemRP7o2MpH9cJWLqxhiDjPalGFTMRtDaJWxkPxVZtkpgiEkles5loar8wXy-QLOyS4XFkYT5TB/s400/18809995.jpg" /></a> A still - in The Factory<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnv6Z-X6vAI4gU-01RymTJPGS_Kn7cYdjsn3T-uQxuMVFRmOEtNlsr2eH7N-Pse3XC2Xb-W21JDrnlcfwUpoBbfaBGl-NzFxwrHO1dh-QsIZ5HqcSfjKZ03v24cB0ICGkDQTIn4XI6D-9u/s1600/sedgwickediebio.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 271px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 355px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521807829621828290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnv6Z-X6vAI4gU-01RymTJPGS_Kn7cYdjsn3T-uQxuMVFRmOEtNlsr2eH7N-Pse3XC2Xb-W21JDrnlcfwUpoBbfaBGl-NzFxwrHO1dh-QsIZ5HqcSfjKZ03v24cB0ICGkDQTIn4XI6D-9u/s400/sedgwickediebio.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUiE-DoT5d4t3NyV1dJDB_BgBGDOG2jxhX8eiBxeUNn4ymacs8_Pk0jWJlGX0VvyMDBXzNBP9quNLEhvId__Ri8Z8T7EIwAn6S93H9525LepVrBS-ZElTa6SijT3rMF6L47JO1reEYUsU9/s1600/edieandychuckgerard.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 362px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521807825611183650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUiE-DoT5d4t3NyV1dJDB_BgBGDOG2jxhX8eiBxeUNn4ymacs8_Pk0jWJlGX0VvyMDBXzNBP9quNLEhvId__Ri8Z8T7EIwAn6S93H9525LepVrBS-ZElTa6SijT3rMF6L47JO1reEYUsU9/s400/edieandychuckgerard.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDag9K9kT4NV3fk-MFbkZ5Ni6ZF3GGrxfeoa9RqZ2nZafDVGgkvQiFUUK1k_GNUGR1F056AFgVqqNCXfh63gS4SiGmFtKXwydfajM8j2T0BQyZZbgrrxHCoYm4eHe_bG-_6hleKCbv4WVa/s1600/Edie-Sedgwick-the-60s-9709160-500-755.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521807517779767970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDag9K9kT4NV3fk-MFbkZ5Ni6ZF3GGrxfeoa9RqZ2nZafDVGgkvQiFUUK1k_GNUGR1F056AFgVqqNCXfh63gS4SiGmFtKXwydfajM8j2T0BQyZZbgrrxHCoYm4eHe_bG-_6hleKCbv4WVa/s400/Edie-Sedgwick-the-60s-9709160-500-755.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggO_Zmmvxla9N4GnJuBRQ4xvu0udpnCHKyyqsJMsuSj5ETnaF1pMHg1mt4IRj-hi2Wl6UZn8xeVAj6yKPR3PBu-GWJSk2eEZl3VFhc2COsHAcb1xpl91WWBE-bCkUnTGOWfZTYH8Yj1w_O/s1600/34tbsdu.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521807507199169202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggO_Zmmvxla9N4GnJuBRQ4xvu0udpnCHKyyqsJMsuSj5ETnaF1pMHg1mt4IRj-hi2Wl6UZn8xeVAj6yKPR3PBu-GWJSk2eEZl3VFhc2COsHAcb1xpl91WWBE-bCkUnTGOWfZTYH8Yj1w_O/s400/34tbsdu.jpg" /></a> A promo for the movie, Sienna Miller and Hayden Christensen who plays Bob Dylan<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHMBHH4r2nmYt86uUrnxSTYZEw-7VlYP4GLtFgFbTLsO4PNs54pmHKswd45K-bBf1dK2azA1Zbm52I5mqIgc1dp7T17bFwloOmPxzXlirJ7G-SNYUvvhdoTjsZkr31Wj1BpWCSg-nFG3Mj/s1600/Edie+Sedgwick+7582_Edie_Sedgwick2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 399px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521807504867199842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHMBHH4r2nmYt86uUrnxSTYZEw-7VlYP4GLtFgFbTLsO4PNs54pmHKswd45K-bBf1dK2azA1Zbm52I5mqIgc1dp7T17bFwloOmPxzXlirJ7G-SNYUvvhdoTjsZkr31Wj1BpWCSg-nFG3Mj/s400/Edie+Sedgwick+7582_Edie_Sedgwick2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrLizvXaNqwmvuc4fVxKl6qBQjdX-745zhCh7hdbJBDEwIIxfY53ug9j0HCxEM4faP3GvpA_5XXVcW2rXdkWEf_o_WUhAyAORERoMaZr_PxlL_egmH9Me42St1DbTLTtcDja5FdOLvNZS/s1600/edie2bw1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 211px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521807496534423570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrLizvXaNqwmvuc4fVxKl6qBQjdX-745zhCh7hdbJBDEwIIxfY53ug9j0HCxEM4faP3GvpA_5XXVcW2rXdkWEf_o_WUhAyAORERoMaZr_PxlL_egmH9Me42St1DbTLTtcDja5FdOLvNZS/s400/edie2bw1.jpg" /></a> </div><div>Edie Sedgwick </div><div><br />April 20, 1943 – November 16, 1971</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-43582420035466376042010-09-25T11:19:00.005-05:002010-09-25T11:54:31.226-05:00To Do List: Slocum Street Style<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXRqYAt4dkq8Wyd0nLsdJwTfD_rlIXNqEw-2GacC_g5Ld0Zh4lKlfXRAisJ5xHuWhVeLAvfAJ35sxB9tQvcoixpRCHdiorJxSvgxrAtkDqJ8P6rVr6RlyqocOeak1pNASnNOyzGBaRlTuF/s1600/SlocumStreetStyle.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520891212449621074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXRqYAt4dkq8Wyd0nLsdJwTfD_rlIXNqEw-2GacC_g5Ld0Zh4lKlfXRAisJ5xHuWhVeLAvfAJ35sxB9tQvcoixpRCHdiorJxSvgxrAtkDqJ8P6rVr6RlyqocOeak1pNASnNOyzGBaRlTuF/s400/SlocumStreetStyle.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Did I fall off the side of Earth, you asked? Well...yes, actually...I will post the pictures soon! So I am starting up <em>sloooww</em> with a post of our Design District's very own <a href="http://www.dgpublications.com/events/2010-10-14/slocum-street-style">Slocum Street Style </a>happening next October! The Design District opens its doors for a night of strolling showrooms, good food, good music and good friends. Also designers can earn CEU credits at the <a href="http://www.dgpublications.com/events/2010-10-13/inspire-ceph-window-coverings-event-design-professionals">INSPIRE!</a> event happening in conjunction with Slocum Street Style. Be sure to register early for the events as space is limited! Hope to see you there! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-79427113478985858922010-08-01T22:28:00.001-05:002010-08-01T22:54:24.202-05:00Dallas Design District Spotlight: Antiques Moderne<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL4zxzGptZB2gw281Tc8ahnFZsYIde9LZpXwE2H4ox87WKVc-F9xIWLVf1AzJqgaeTChegNihscEJMQbdh59dp-lil9bQcaCcuyEYdha0NJYuJkUqiLd8NavK-WY1ctG6OS5qgV1lmt8Gu/s1600/jpeg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 287px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500645795493787538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL4zxzGptZB2gw281Tc8ahnFZsYIde9LZpXwE2H4ox87WKVc-F9xIWLVf1AzJqgaeTChegNihscEJMQbdh59dp-lil9bQcaCcuyEYdha0NJYuJkUqiLd8NavK-WY1ctG6OS5qgV1lmt8Gu/s400/jpeg.jpg" /></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"> <a href="http://antiquesmoderne.com/home.html">ANTIQUES <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">MODERNE</span></a></span></strong></div><br />I have been enamored with this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">showroom</span> for months since I stumbled upon it as it is only a block down from my offices in the Dallas Design District. Antiques <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Moderne</span> has taken Mid-Century modern design and made it accessible to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dallasites</span>...and it is one trend that is just heating up in Dallas along with the heat this summer. They can barely keep the items on the floor, many selling within an hour of a post or email newsletter....I already have my eye on a couple of pieces, and was sure not to post those for you to see....yes, I am greedy.<br /><br />Don't worry I have a post chock full of goodies for your sun and chlorine damaged eyes below. Take heed...<br /><br />Straight from their website they offer the following autobiography...<br /><br />"For over 20 years John <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bacile</span> has been in love with interesting and unusual antiques and vintage Mid Century things that make you laugh, appreciate them or shake your head in wonder and admiration. He loves anything different, peculiar or uncommon so long as it draws at your heart and your eye.<br /><br />From the moment you enter <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">MODERNE</span>, you instantly become aware that this is not a typical vintage Mid Century store. What greets you is a profoundly uncommon mix of Traditional, Mid Century, and Art Deco designed styles from circa 1930 through 1979 - the great years of the vintage period known as Art <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Moderne</span>.<br /><br />Each item is specifically chosen for it's uniqueness, quality or design, and no item whether in mint condition or in need of reconditioning is overlooked. Packed into a huge 12,000 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">sqft</span> space on Industrial Blvd, there are hundreds of items to browse through and choose from. Additionally, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">MODERNE</span> offers a wide range of refinishing, painting, lacquering and reupholstering. Most upholstery jobs can be accomplished in less than 7 days; other repairs in less than 14.<br /><br />Also, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">MODERNE</span> has a professional photography studio and can present you with quality images of any vintage item in the store to share with your clients, associates or relatives."<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAsa3kGbycrWA2igjDVyMmARnFu5vJd52Vvien6lHrWjtleApbA2LdcNZbYoYwExY_LND9BtxKNsGJtSTewbCh1BD2WnfhCM9UmVluzPPq0WxXIN3kYcfX68C_o9uCZnRWPWFEmz0VWQI/s1600/614_renzo_turq.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 212px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500645375502483458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAsa3kGbycrWA2igjDVyMmARnFu5vJd52Vvien6lHrWjtleApbA2LdcNZbYoYwExY_LND9BtxKNsGJtSTewbCh1BD2WnfhCM9UmVluzPPq0WxXIN3kYcfX68C_o9uCZnRWPWFEmz0VWQI/s400/614_renzo_turq.jpg" /></a> This piece is amazing...I see this in a young <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">baccalaureate</span> pad, great for entertaining for dinner parties with a glam mirror above.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVjnLXRWTxaLdJJ_XUjYNkFwJ7OowxSv4GBHxoxodnNSL6dVGyKfOfVnlNKefHjQqr8yQN3b3wn0dqI8iAJAMNz05urEKmQoFl3cFMZFg8UHlRrerEZzCgBNn1T3Q0uv8LLh9hjyJ5m8I/s1600/625_lane_cubist_nite_stands.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500645377471576642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVjnLXRWTxaLdJJ_XUjYNkFwJ7OowxSv4GBHxoxodnNSL6dVGyKfOfVnlNKefHjQqr8yQN3b3wn0dqI8iAJAMNz05urEKmQoFl3cFMZFg8UHlRrerEZzCgBNn1T3Q0uv8LLh9hjyJ5m8I/s400/625_lane_cubist_nite_stands.jpg" /></a> In love with these...I want in my room. Think refinished, the pop up details could even be a contrasting color. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyATXKY046l7IsxLnrL0addBojheKNJ3RV1N5uH8Y7EdSKgQuimGKxv0dTgKPQtu1zrevxlz1Ke_JwmMmIpx0iGCJDLLyUgjKVpmTcKECKyXiArNdbrww313vizMQExq-rdrb-CTpBcKw/s1600/640_IMG_1278.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500645371632768546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyATXKY046l7IsxLnrL0addBojheKNJ3RV1N5uH8Y7EdSKgQuimGKxv0dTgKPQtu1zrevxlz1Ke_JwmMmIpx0iGCJDLLyUgjKVpmTcKECKyXiArNdbrww313vizMQExq-rdrb-CTpBcKw/s400/640_IMG_1278.jpg" /></a> Way too fun. Again, in love. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpXitKwrMlzmOfX_UBOUp4GI21xZdMN7zDVUqxXKgmLVSagp5a2E341pSX7_WFh1b8384_91Rfob60vp3GL1oHvK_lX33UztQgzS08HNKtn51MgHtsiyKtUfdKoyYAQe81LSnExbEoJHc/s1600/622_mastercraft_poofs_4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 158px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500645367676694530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpXitKwrMlzmOfX_UBOUp4GI21xZdMN7zDVUqxXKgmLVSagp5a2E341pSX7_WFh1b8384_91Rfob60vp3GL1oHvK_lX33UztQgzS08HNKtn51MgHtsiyKtUfdKoyYAQe81LSnExbEoJHc/s400/622_mastercraft_poofs_4.jpg" /></a> I think Kelly <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wearstler</span> used these in either her guest bedroom or her beach house if I remember correctly, of course upholstered in her <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">licensed</span> Lee <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jofa</span> fabric. They rocked.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZi6OfvKbsmVEuz5BWyMdBLCKsIDXfIXJJab7lGMzDMxhXAYTaw5nRcjaVMccAuHbgNjqsn15z4lAkFdHWCU4ym64hZ61pkOwzTzfvnvQmWEtHwHSObvZgB_kTIjmyGTFx-oFU-26nyQ/s1600/638_stickley_couch.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 187px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500645358412545170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHZi6OfvKbsmVEuz5BWyMdBLCKsIDXfIXJJab7lGMzDMxhXAYTaw5nRcjaVMccAuHbgNjqsn15z4lAkFdHWCU4ym64hZ61pkOwzTzfvnvQmWEtHwHSObvZgB_kTIjmyGTFx-oFU-26nyQ/s400/638_stickley_couch.jpg" /></a> I am on an endless search for the perfect sofa. This was getting really close. It is <strong>sold.</strong> </div><div align="center"><strong>Murphy's Law.</strong><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFNzdp3n5VAGP6GTd1V623ssf8d4ODmdgqdq8byMkiG_4PE99jo9dc8GLka30nwmhbq0BNZv-K5_78W07AGJnlXJ3hv6P9p_1H6qM9c00-EFnIDHN8dbnXDH1AvIPrlz8m-YjSkCXuNzQ/s1600/jpeg4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 348px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500644929894331954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFNzdp3n5VAGP6GTd1V623ssf8d4ODmdgqdq8byMkiG_4PE99jo9dc8GLka30nwmhbq0BNZv-K5_78W07AGJnlXJ3hv6P9p_1H6qM9c00-EFnIDHN8dbnXDH1AvIPrlz8m-YjSkCXuNzQ/s400/jpeg4.jpg" /></a> Ah...sleek style, tufted cognac leather. A winner. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXM_cx3ZYnus53zhe69QR24pMmRX3RlB3gwG_HYXzj2Dl_Afl3Dw2a7CbcrpEmQ-cgB3JWg8ZNDJdgjlUGI0DdwyNIsPDEnUIX9B_c9spKQx6QC2I-_XG_0UOzoA6DGRs5dNGPgEdix8/s1600/jpeg9.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500644926816876338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXM_cx3ZYnus53zhe69QR24pMmRX3RlB3gwG_HYXzj2Dl_Afl3Dw2a7CbcrpEmQ-cgB3JWg8ZNDJdgjlUGI0DdwyNIsPDEnUIX9B_c9spKQx6QC2I-_XG_0UOzoA6DGRs5dNGPgEdix8/s400/jpeg9.jpg" /></a> I picture this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">glammed</span> up with sleek thick Thai silk...think Jan Showers, 1940's French, neutral letting the curves speak for themselves. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2Ev7-5ZMiqyA-lkkbOfha1Zmm1kVKvKfPogheAT8d3Efpfcn-_AGyaoTgtN1q78OeV1ig1aqzQxWg7Mk2RFaTl1NGe0rD9QfLeS6GQQOk0jzwB8JXnzmqIOc1lGcV9yu-JFDF9ymzCo/s1600/jpeg8.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500644922377842290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2Ev7-5ZMiqyA-lkkbOfha1Zmm1kVKvKfPogheAT8d3Efpfcn-_AGyaoTgtN1q78OeV1ig1aqzQxWg7Mk2RFaTl1NGe0rD9QfLeS6GQQOk0jzwB8JXnzmqIOc1lGcV9yu-JFDF9ymzCo/s400/jpeg8.jpg" /></a> Perfect to interject into a rocker style interior or even in a corporate office for water cooler banter<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsbAsTvjuySzpTU9aGQZBfQoUFZPR6hRTZGGw2KyrxWgrAeXU9NZQPws5N_sRV5c51Si3Pd3BRhI_aj1MjDRRpMZv0moV6QKOoiETpgWNa7j6oBKN3_LtJJngAnIDQm-MWnd3Q4yH_MNM/s1600/640_eames_1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500644915864620818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsbAsTvjuySzpTU9aGQZBfQoUFZPR6hRTZGGw2KyrxWgrAeXU9NZQPws5N_sRV5c51Si3Pd3BRhI_aj1MjDRRpMZv0moV6QKOoiETpgWNa7j6oBKN3_LtJJngAnIDQm-MWnd3Q4yH_MNM/s400/640_eames_1.jpg" /></a> And <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">EAMES</span> <em><strong>of course.</strong></em><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj579WjhHnpvlNsWygW4CjxMaf5EOS_aMxK-2IsRJkurA2Gvfope6FbsRG1s9AwVFsp2Twl-a85DZpB5SBiz59zfdPhvUtxsbrYvnFMAm0ysdS5nBv9OhdkgBBBzA_Df0tZdgibDRvMXBI/s1600/330_Eames_EA124_Lounge_Chair_Ottoman.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 330px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 330px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500644909827312402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj579WjhHnpvlNsWygW4CjxMaf5EOS_aMxK-2IsRJkurA2Gvfope6FbsRG1s9AwVFsp2Twl-a85DZpB5SBiz59zfdPhvUtxsbrYvnFMAm0ysdS5nBv9OhdkgBBBzA_Df0tZdgibDRvMXBI/s400/330_Eames_EA124_Lounge_Chair_Ottoman.gif" /></a> And HERMAN MILLER <em><strong>of course.<br /></strong></em><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4BuzszjQujUttgqLXqvOPagoOctG9kovtIUjLSxt8FotfXXq9SjhYaW99Q0edUVOiSD1tKgDhl-u15fkl53wKX37CFscBhyphenhyphen8Ke0ogAnZBlOPfDWFajoJ9lamxVmp2Hd1XvgJgldiS5BE/s1600/640_IMG_1649.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500644379112117602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4BuzszjQujUttgqLXqvOPagoOctG9kovtIUjLSxt8FotfXXq9SjhYaW99Q0edUVOiSD1tKgDhl-u15fkl53wKX37CFscBhyphenhyphen8Ke0ogAnZBlOPfDWFajoJ9lamxVmp2Hd1XvgJgldiS5BE/s400/640_IMG_1649.jpg" /></a> SOLD <em><strong>of course.</strong></em> They have a waiting list. <strong>Get on it.</strong><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdlIiNdysucM-6gLCADXVnxPQB0p-m2P5P0xL6kfCOFeG4my8XLFJ63bjpG_2rW3aejx1Mzjvi-2S3ihhmHYcIJjbtg4uZ3eJQKtMCFYjJaNLXPQLwTwwWQCM_8ug02O5h0sAMA0oPtM/s1600/jpeg37.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500644373709954514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdlIiNdysucM-6gLCADXVnxPQB0p-m2P5P0xL6kfCOFeG4my8XLFJ63bjpG_2rW3aejx1Mzjvi-2S3ihhmHYcIJjbtg4uZ3eJQKtMCFYjJaNLXPQLwTwwWQCM_8ug02O5h0sAMA0oPtM/s400/jpeg37.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkcqpsSbzxZ8rEUaohg8LMfB41qHbSZuuPFcpUdv0VDWBL_sTNOQWf1dA3SHM32vrseGRe2aE55Bug8gVbZGyYV6YIWvJduyjiTzPPcPPJvnU6eYoYJ_D7lc7UnTeiPxrKfCaC7gEang8/s1600/jpeg98.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500644373039554642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkcqpsSbzxZ8rEUaohg8LMfB41qHbSZuuPFcpUdv0VDWBL_sTNOQWf1dA3SHM32vrseGRe2aE55Bug8gVbZGyYV6YIWvJduyjiTzPPcPPJvnU6eYoYJ_D7lc7UnTeiPxrKfCaC7gEang8/s400/jpeg98.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGeyehaIDWbgr7RAhdl-wLM8OVQfh6qnl9QQwB7ORwLbVBR9xWbpU3put6K5c934jqllO3_JXGmrgavdF8MA6DgAqFbLm_cJugMHvyXzfnogdd0_OUfW5EHf-aYtVIzzAte27mQtwctfA/s1600/jpeg3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500644364756892354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGeyehaIDWbgr7RAhdl-wLM8OVQfh6qnl9QQwB7ORwLbVBR9xWbpU3put6K5c934jqllO3_JXGmrgavdF8MA6DgAqFbLm_cJugMHvyXzfnogdd0_OUfW5EHf-aYtVIzzAte27mQtwctfA/s400/jpeg3.jpg" /></a> What a piece of art. And sure to be a conversation piece. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVizX6h72BQHhnYMHQmvMcajsy3XXl9ZQXogUgW_eX7WkxmC5S0SeKBnlfigpkZYYd_yQkruWmrf2qQae5RV16oX7P2Mk_3KA-fcUhbWHYeu9uV6c6UAkWEf9279zcX2A52DiI3-BTuo/s1600/400_black_layer_table.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500644359591686274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVizX6h72BQHhnYMHQmvMcajsy3XXl9ZQXogUgW_eX7WkxmC5S0SeKBnlfigpkZYYd_yQkruWmrf2qQae5RV16oX7P2Mk_3KA-fcUhbWHYeu9uV6c6UAkWEf9279zcX2A52DiI3-BTuo/s400/400_black_layer_table.jpg" /></a> This baby needs a little TLC, but <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">shellac'd</span> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">sheened</span> up she's sure to shine.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV3g2g9wr-T6ehariObppGbKbp8jJ7WSA7h9pG6l5Dq-NvSIZx_pYdPoXtGoJ8akN_hKJeXoQ5c58f4oeM8KeRsvhlTeZXjgci_qeSBC1_o0mEaFbBbT8xT1FBpOsfwJMMA6sSphlDSrE/s1600/600_frankl_table.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500644092614667826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV3g2g9wr-T6ehariObppGbKbp8jJ7WSA7h9pG6l5Dq-NvSIZx_pYdPoXtGoJ8akN_hKJeXoQ5c58f4oeM8KeRsvhlTeZXjgci_qeSBC1_o0mEaFbBbT8xT1FBpOsfwJMMA6sSphlDSrE/s400/600_frankl_table.jpg" /></a><br />I like the juxtaposition of dark square legs supporting the light colored round top.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3LFPT5LqqM_t4TFY0z32T7NDIXarSgjk0gnO2UQH1ZmIh6pW2fCAPnyW5w0JHq4baGEAfwrYbNj93BSPa2CZh4ptZWlqVwJHHOX8v2NBN22CcA4RtAx0r5XsojV0JkqerrX-JPxvlYNI/s1600/600_mastercraft_coffee.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500644083040116994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3LFPT5LqqM_t4TFY0z32T7NDIXarSgjk0gnO2UQH1ZmIh6pW2fCAPnyW5w0JHq4baGEAfwrYbNj93BSPa2CZh4ptZWlqVwJHHOX8v2NBN22CcA4RtAx0r5XsojV0JkqerrX-JPxvlYNI/s400/600_mastercraft_coffee.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWoEREL9m87uWTeufCxot3EX_BwMCk6XJfYIjW08_Dw7AnDYGgsoTSTRm7_E7CJBVw6XYk4Z_aHM-3MaFrjTQSl0J2SQHxOXbDaF3yGkSMpGuPKDUj6Szq-vf0n5TK1ltCuO068yP7lHs/s1600/jpeg1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500644080655459810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWoEREL9m87uWTeufCxot3EX_BwMCk6XJfYIjW08_Dw7AnDYGgsoTSTRm7_E7CJBVw6XYk4Z_aHM-3MaFrjTQSl0J2SQHxOXbDaF3yGkSMpGuPKDUj6Szq-vf0n5TK1ltCuO068yP7lHs/s400/jpeg1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3rJ5wufZed9cyZcjtWKN3Dv5yJ_40LwQeStSov9vRrizo_0fsebqi8uJoRqGK2n4-Kcji0DbVbTak2DQfhDrVKkIIkEJAlFhysXwY76vh6BWp1eRAaHYOSQdozN5Kvoexb4yZCY5Aqkc/s1600/519_bigelow_tester_bed.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 364px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500645773435846850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3rJ5wufZed9cyZcjtWKN3Dv5yJ_40LwQeStSov9vRrizo_0fsebqi8uJoRqGK2n4-Kcji0DbVbTak2DQfhDrVKkIIkEJAlFhysXwY76vh6BWp1eRAaHYOSQdozN5Kvoexb4yZCY5Aqkc/s400/519_bigelow_tester_bed.jpg" /></a> This bed is so Studio 54 to me...I know you guys agree. I am just the one who said it. </div><div><em>Where's Warhol when you need him?<br /></em><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShGKWY7XSDBqHGCTM367EvKkGwrKDHIlrXah_-cKh6IwE8Eo4Ur8Gqww7ONX48t2ix3fa8qOCZZ2t4gv92gECcXE7FLNCj316dHYI5gXrKfYjJOQTteXxEjocAI4RCQkJqxH5npwgO-Q/s1600/551_chromed_wall_sculpture.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 346px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500644073540018722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShGKWY7XSDBqHGCTM367EvKkGwrKDHIlrXah_-cKh6IwE8Eo4Ur8Gqww7ONX48t2ix3fa8qOCZZ2t4gv92gECcXE7FLNCj316dHYI5gXrKfYjJOQTteXxEjocAI4RCQkJqxH5npwgO-Q/s400/551_chromed_wall_sculpture.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB4FkjUt4NDIIFTz-DZE-Shx_2TtLShzUuMerlp9CdllcgotYmW49RGmun3kq1S2jO2oKm4WAY5sKhAFKgiYZ2bkwcErMrrGqvftankLgRdnxIiZXgwG-JAX7-OOKAhn55TLAXubgyzwU/s1600/384_wilderbeast.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500644070060516946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB4FkjUt4NDIIFTz-DZE-Shx_2TtLShzUuMerlp9CdllcgotYmW49RGmun3kq1S2jO2oKm4WAY5sKhAFKgiYZ2bkwcErMrrGqvftankLgRdnxIiZXgwG-JAX7-OOKAhn55TLAXubgyzwU/s400/384_wilderbeast.jpg" /></a> And of course, how could the shop be complete without a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">WILDER BEAST</span> thrown in for good measure...I guess I have to google this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">wilder beast</span>, is this an imaginary animal like <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">jackaloupes</span>? It just sounds so fairy tale like... </div><div> </div><div>I haven't even begun to touch what is available, and like I said what is available goes fast. Run. <br /><br /><a href="http://antiquesmoderne.com/home.html">Antiques <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">Moderne</span><br /></a>1208 N Industrial Blvd<br />Dallas, Texas 75207<br />Phone: 214.215.9600<br />Hours: 10-6 daily 12-5 Sun<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469293739647401646.post-74169216484825779022010-07-20T00:41:00.001-05:002010-07-20T00:47:39.563-05:00Semiprecious is Super Fabulous<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC0EYu5sIBv4F0EBVvO1hvkj7RvEO9TNddagWqFj1czTRsJnooEQ0nVFqR8wLbpTWBT5CoQciu_YPXat4JwZB-lkxO12XyJLM5oOpFoabhshTzNX9xQlMx8MUCxGfuaxBajxgt2WVm86U/s1600/Sirena-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495848783198752754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC0EYu5sIBv4F0EBVvO1hvkj7RvEO9TNddagWqFj1czTRsJnooEQ0nVFqR8wLbpTWBT5CoQciu_YPXat4JwZB-lkxO12XyJLM5oOpFoabhshTzNX9xQlMx8MUCxGfuaxBajxgt2WVm86U/s400/Sirena-2.jpg" /></a> YES. This is where I want my morning espresso to sit upon. A M A Z I N G . Tiger's Eye semiprecious counter tops by <a href="http://www.concettous.com/">Caesarstone.</a> </div><div align="center"><br />Caesarstone has released their new <a href="http://www.concettous.com/">Concetto series</a>. Yes, I know, you think of Caesarstone the words faux, inexpensive, ho hum come to mind. Well, you are now allowed to expand you vocabulary. This stuff is fabulous.<br /><br />"CaesarStone’s inspirational new masterpiece collection, the unique Concetto range, is an unmatchable collection of extraordinary surfaces hand-made from individually cut and bound semi-precious stones. A harmonious blend of art, nature and technology Concetto is created by fusing nature’s hues and designs with individually cut semi-precious stones to form the ultimate luxury stone surface - a dream for designers and architects alike."<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Semiprecious stone has come a long way from the vintage pieces below...however they are still beautiful in their own right.<br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495848789636862818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9sX_KSSOdERb3MpEsbkwO3Qus5dsNkCoBNw8CljGmj-xzizbljSQ87WWN58MyISG68GWJQZmHFM4wh3j1ZLftIG_h_C3_AjhKrlgdIiDSs58ULQCll-nvHJ8lNGpM8mBXq6zLnFNomdM/s400/XXX_24_1275933751_1.jpg" /> </a><p align="center"><a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/">1st Dibs</a></p><p align="center"></p><a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495848789107802098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2SJ8z37XUr_ihHYfVEI8mhoID-rlcE3yBJDkotXg-gXuyZlKT70hRUhDxrdFURv-RVO6YrVOGeG3ymXyjBivFty51Ld7lhbKQ9PN-C_QHPuT5NWM5hC3EWSjYwvedayDjtVS6xAgrWY/s400/XXX_imgp9147.jpg" /></a> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/">1st Dibs</a></p><p align="center">So technically, yes. This stuff is jewelry for your home.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKcG1MdXlxF105bdfmPij4POWLcbAVDbSz8mvFP4joa9CoxpaHKixcDeQsIZH8JmgUlfahJ2VzdqSshhTD521XhzybKK04y3g9rlEO_aOREA1bCvwMMXqOK7KKIV1TWKEoC95HzvveDY/s1600/XXX_115_1273529857_1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495845363697328178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKcG1MdXlxF105bdfmPij4POWLcbAVDbSz8mvFP4joa9CoxpaHKixcDeQsIZH8JmgUlfahJ2VzdqSshhTD521XhzybKK04y3g9rlEO_aOREA1bCvwMMXqOK7KKIV1TWKEoC95HzvveDY/s400/XXX_115_1273529857_1.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a><a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/">1st Dibs</a></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil1xVF6MvIFYPyw9KmUg3Y8L5wN1LJviEViCvyhRW2KT5LcawexdKcQ4VIVS3RQaU4n-rXkbJRliV6p_3yes2iYh_CGuwANC5t-u7ki6k_v7l6zrfhac3KTq-bRIcq88CjG2GBLaE6ZNo/s1600/cm_sfumato02.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495845360412367378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil1xVF6MvIFYPyw9KmUg3Y8L5wN1LJviEViCvyhRW2KT5LcawexdKcQ4VIVS3RQaU4n-rXkbJRliV6p_3yes2iYh_CGuwANC5t-u7ki6k_v7l6zrfhac3KTq-bRIcq88CjG2GBLaE6ZNo/s400/cm_sfumato02.jpg" /></a><br />And you can apply it just about as far as your imagination will allow.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZmp1uecCGjFrricvtrRwjFuyUXJRzd22w-3y9tPFiJOSiIAF0wXUcuWDp_NCaiAqSh6voY0XSrOfLc5K_Iu2Kfv7Wgr5RKwLfJ__zWRBTRJaaX6tulG_2mEzCbx33rqfKuVIqOzQg1g/s1600/cm_sfumato03.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 329px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495845355400119506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZmp1uecCGjFrricvtrRwjFuyUXJRzd22w-3y9tPFiJOSiIAF0wXUcuWDp_NCaiAqSh6voY0XSrOfLc5K_Iu2Kfv7Wgr5RKwLfJ__zWRBTRJaaX6tulG_2mEzCbx33rqfKuVIqOzQg1g/s400/cm_sfumato03.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEingxOAtUuCBfb0W9OjQkNoaEaFGyqVzQ4Re2nVD7tE0F0o-BT17t4GOPbocKVsZv03fHBUfetAl7ZMScskR6BuejrvgPhSnv-hmmj08Laj2MHboh_OR3B-ZYGwtpTHViVxoGjajAx1770/s1600/Culinary-Artistry-Sfumato3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495845349989512210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEingxOAtUuCBfb0W9OjQkNoaEaFGyqVzQ4Re2nVD7tE0F0o-BT17t4GOPbocKVsZv03fHBUfetAl7ZMScskR6BuejrvgPhSnv-hmmj08Laj2MHboh_OR3B-ZYGwtpTHViVxoGjajAx1770/s400/Culinary-Artistry-Sfumato3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzK2xC9eeStUFOFzaHsZvIgctg0J_vEpWG9-uJuG9HRJOt3xWRVai8szCLi3ptiRzZUJNBaoqdLMzjjYaZCF7wTzlINtJXfpLW-dvwcG26wzD88Ofb7WMY1pKF3JFSyKh7B_hUO2PpDyg/s1600/nebbia20.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495845345901018162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzK2xC9eeStUFOFzaHsZvIgctg0J_vEpWG9-uJuG9HRJOt3xWRVai8szCLi3ptiRzZUJNBaoqdLMzjjYaZCF7wTzlINtJXfpLW-dvwcG26wzD88Ofb7WMY1pKF3JFSyKh7B_hUO2PpDyg/s400/nebbia20.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOdg9OF49TntYfpj9uM6c7OrckIwVI3jzdNP4hLBf78mNBh2Kpb9vOi6COPf45Tw0NMuKqsYDyGGHkN5LFTlw2o-KESFcv__Z2hLOd4sxAlikoPaz-Ilk4hkMecoMQfv0PT9Wy4nrtIGw/s1600/IMG.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495840356206735970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOdg9OF49TntYfpj9uM6c7OrckIwVI3jzdNP4hLBf78mNBh2Kpb9vOi6COPf45Tw0NMuKqsYDyGGHkN5LFTlw2o-KESFcv__Z2hLOd4sxAlikoPaz-Ilk4hkMecoMQfv0PT9Wy4nrtIGw/s400/IMG.jpg" /></a> This is what started my quest, an editorial in the new <a href="http://www.dhomeandgarden.com/">DHome </a>magazine on agate napkin rings that can be had at <a href="http://www.haven-dallas.com/">Haven in Dallas</a>, aren't these beautiful? The blue is just <em>insanely</em> blue. I do have agate coasters that I can't bear to sit anything on because I hate covering them up. Yes, a contradiction in function...but with women form always wins. Just ask <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/">Christian Louboutin</a>.</div><div> </div><br /><br /><div>These are just like said coasters...I love the larger pieces for serving. So earthy but elegant. </div><br /><br /><div> </div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCi9kaTlYKimVP34GaSKc3Qbh_DLzRJgaJK6AwG3gFR-uQIt-P8M-xt1jJtrhyphenhyphen80iHV0xdccV1ioB2VoecKr5oYepG1x99VcUr_DNLl7mKT-K3WbLZwFYZs4ugPt3-ccGCa0mJ5DPUL0/s1600/2749945.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 333px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495840353782695026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCi9kaTlYKimVP34GaSKc3Qbh_DLzRJgaJK6AwG3gFR-uQIt-P8M-xt1jJtrhyphenhyphen80iHV0xdccV1ioB2VoecKr5oYepG1x99VcUr_DNLl7mKT-K3WbLZwFYZs4ugPt3-ccGCa0mJ5DPUL0/s400/2749945.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJ2Hl5pfBEpAOPZQN5bITOTa32-vdhHxgnHWwi1EhHk3dW1L8HUk6vxQmqiC9jcLAnqLB2Ur1iCun6OBuiaD7xng6V-iD-JF3aRs-Jf8pVS7UcXrFwags1yoyzujxOVjfSvRQr_WM6bk/s1600/object_utils.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 311px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495840342864586466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJ2Hl5pfBEpAOPZQN5bITOTa32-vdhHxgnHWwi1EhHk3dW1L8HUk6vxQmqiC9jcLAnqLB2Ur1iCun6OBuiaD7xng6V-iD-JF3aRs-Jf8pVS7UcXrFwags1yoyzujxOVjfSvRQr_WM6bk/s400/object_utils.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.vivaterra.com/pls/enetrixp/!stmenu_template.main?complex_id_in=482007.1062176.907954.1017574.page">From Viva Terra </a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimli35bu20QzJ38YVJyowMG6-ZibsLXLcN5LF3kZi5lLY9Tmmfk-yHLAubbJ0uQZzExAJ4yqOBDpNZQmTwiVnzfNnO-aN2g-1zAZ0LOsYU5NmNY7oZTlMp6gYP-DdUfJklROIwWANHQfs/s1600/Untitled.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 332px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495840341727429474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimli35bu20QzJ38YVJyowMG6-ZibsLXLcN5LF3kZi5lLY9Tmmfk-yHLAubbJ0uQZzExAJ4yqOBDpNZQmTwiVnzfNnO-aN2g-1zAZ0LOsYU5NmNY7oZTlMp6gYP-DdUfJklROIwWANHQfs/s400/Untitled.jpg" /></a> OK. I would K I L L myself on these stairs. Y E S. They are gorgeous...but that is the issue, they are <em>too gorgeous</em>. I would trip over myself faster than a construction working checking out a girl in a skirt on a windy day....</div><div> </div><div><br />Back to the Caesarstone....ultimate eye candy. Mesmerizing.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgE0QpPs3YulZJaOvpkI9TGoClN8R7n2Vh2u7IciUqFfjszRA00qa9Hn0T54r4BYgjGxgd0oBCBsaMkzZUoz3nw_PVqr2Sz2JbZvYJ_I3u9lrmIXOIYf8GkJVZ3jGcQnB9CY43zuZdvE/s1600/inserts_14%2520copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495840339546260978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgE0QpPs3YulZJaOvpkI9TGoClN8R7n2Vh2u7IciUqFfjszRA00qa9Hn0T54r4BYgjGxgd0oBCBsaMkzZUoz3nw_PVqr2Sz2JbZvYJ_I3u9lrmIXOIYf8GkJVZ3jGcQnB9CY43zuZdvE/s400/inserts_14%2520copy.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0d3nMMeHamiLJrm1cFb0UocaC1J-XOkFcE0r9TFnXSFfc3ZVIKyquoNCg3teG2ocAaUiIhsoy7hPGUSZe0OS8ecu0oMFKNaCVErE4zpo2FFw16_2XI7fAVmfK1oI_OI5tFQ3GJPeAlBg/s1600/inserts_10%2520copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495839039604655922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0d3nMMeHamiLJrm1cFb0UocaC1J-XOkFcE0r9TFnXSFfc3ZVIKyquoNCg3teG2ocAaUiIhsoy7hPGUSZe0OS8ecu0oMFKNaCVErE4zpo2FFw16_2XI7fAVmfK1oI_OI5tFQ3GJPeAlBg/s400/inserts_10%2520copy.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCPzItQlBZyYHJi1jHSFkFZvXnUr1Pg_VahYpJ6zrKwshoR1chyphenhyphenbny38eJdDZHyiHdIIW0SzmIWwgesZjKouwYtFI9Tp-IkeynPRqTKtMoQRuocFfzoeXejFtHtoegambz8AkePlzCFE/s1600/inserts_16%2520copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495839037823802786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCPzItQlBZyYHJi1jHSFkFZvXnUr1Pg_VahYpJ6zrKwshoR1chyphenhyphenbny38eJdDZHyiHdIIW0SzmIWwgesZjKouwYtFI9Tp-IkeynPRqTKtMoQRuocFfzoeXejFtHtoegambz8AkePlzCFE/s400/inserts_16%2520copy.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCsKXwkMKpy4xnkf5X6L9wTUkn47diu1KfF9N-U6bFyBvuXiFvFV1DGS7-77SdG9SGMyls0cnI7eC7wmbmZ-K6viPFbSMzQ8wC-vQ8PIg6qXIECWwLekcOOcqgEiTQrukm-m2juNl9bMI/s1600/inserts_18%2520copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495839034042333314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCsKXwkMKpy4xnkf5X6L9wTUkn47diu1KfF9N-U6bFyBvuXiFvFV1DGS7-77SdG9SGMyls0cnI7eC7wmbmZ-K6viPFbSMzQ8wC-vQ8PIg6qXIECWwLekcOOcqgEiTQrukm-m2juNl9bMI/s400/inserts_18%2520copy.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURM0UQG-xAlqijnIpQQjMQ9i3k3l0BXdNOUvwM4eqUFTuZuBc_YF21iEmaxQtNK8fuz3EksLbYvFpF0qL8j8bIRHf7Uk_5fEl6_D55X-FiHWjsF3cpybHyUbIRr6Wb6wFwNxxW13VLTc/s1600/inserts_28%2520copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495839024258981698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURM0UQG-xAlqijnIpQQjMQ9i3k3l0BXdNOUvwM4eqUFTuZuBc_YF21iEmaxQtNK8fuz3EksLbYvFpF0qL8j8bIRHf7Uk_5fEl6_D55X-FiHWjsF3cpybHyUbIRr6Wb6wFwNxxW13VLTc/s400/inserts_28%2520copy.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXmMtkzVCMISI47dn6QFzxU2AYBuTQY1guFCU_n-Zkrt7OF-leC1qNdJuXzDB_4ZarucTTDktstatvO4wz1PwtGHS3bCw_Gpzfuu8SZJb5qzD29WUC6zaysLPWWmfknys6rbBtkTt0JDw/s1600/inserts_29.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495839015663257810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXmMtkzVCMISI47dn6QFzxU2AYBuTQY1guFCU_n-Zkrt7OF-leC1qNdJuXzDB_4ZarucTTDktstatvO4wz1PwtGHS3bCw_Gpzfuu8SZJb5qzD29WUC6zaysLPWWmfknys6rbBtkTt0JDw/s400/inserts_29.jpg" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Dallas Decorumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322350003335606835noreply@blogger.com