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Monday, May 3, 2010

"Some Things Will And Won't Join The Dance"

The title of my post is a quote from Barry Dixon. I just love it because when you are decorating or better yet re-decorating a home this is so true! These pictures are of a home in Maryland featured in the April 2008 Veranda magazine. The photographs were taken by Tria Giovan.

Whether we act as our own interior designer or retain a designer's help, we have to make the decision as to what pieces of our furniture will make the cut and which will go by the wayside. The last time I did this before I sold my home, I found that I cound use most of my furniture once I had the pieces re-upholstered.   


These neutrals are beautiful and calming.


I love the rectangular ottoman.





I found a fabric almost identical to the damask of gold and salmon color on these chairs in the swatches book from my upholsterer's for $34. a yard. It was an outdated swatch book but since the upholster had already quoted it to me, he sold it to me taking a loss on his fabric.  That being said I realized I could cover an Italinate chair and a barrel chair in that same fabric and have them blend together beautifully.

 

Who would not give their eye teeth for a bookcase and antique settee like this?



How do you view the color in these pictures? To me it is an orange color. 


I would never come out of that bath tub...no way!


Well, maybe I could be convinced to leave the bath to sleep in the bedroom above. 


Note the cloches, jars and jugs.



I wonder how many square feet we are talking about here?


And I wonder how many rooms there are here all totalled?


Front view of the house.



And the rear view of the house.
later.

2 comments:

  1. Hi Nancy. How are you doing? LOVE this home. I wish I had more back issues of Veranda magazine. Interesting in the last photos how the curtain rod continues around the room. Of course, great roof-line, oiel de boeuf.That first photo is my favorite. Oh...wait, also adore the pomegranate colored settee with Tree of Life wallpaper and white plate back ground. Merci! XO Trish

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  2. Where are you dear friend? I think about you often and I do hope with all my heart that you are doing good I pray that I hear from you one day real soon!!! Sending you love and peace this wonderful holiday season where ever your journey has taken you. Love Sue XOXOXO

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