A Toast to the New Year

<div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ring out the old, ring in the new,</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ring, happy bells, across the snow;</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The year is going, let him go;</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ring out the false, ring in the true.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alfred, Lord Tennyson</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>In Memoriam</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A toast to the new year.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy 2013!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWUVaNIE_pwBMNUkG82ZbjF1EV-00pNI2yKdKedJ2dBZPL_w32MLt-4AfDizi5yfJLrqIN_rtxW9e2wUHQZxC9lcceefNdilBhLtg-7bXxDeEQvtm8Jb5ft_Y4FOQ3lqNlB-FSvm4euP3/s1600/01-hbx-faux-bois-bar-ertegun-1112-lgn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWUVaNIE_pwBMNUkG82ZbjF1EV-00pNI2yKdKedJ2dBZPL_w32MLt-4AfDizi5yfJLrqIN_rtxW9e2wUHQZxC9lcceefNdilBhLtg-7bXxDeEQvtm8Jb5ft_Y4FOQ3lqNlB-FSvm4euP3/s640/01-hbx-faux-bois-bar-ertegun-1112-lgn.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The homeowner asked artist Richard Woods to work his fun, faux-bois magic on the bar, transforming a closet-like space into a vivid focal point."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Mica Ertegun.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/photos/home-bar-design-ideas-1012?click=main_sr#slide-1">Photography by Alec Hemer</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interview by Frances Schultz.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Cordial Spirit" produced by Doretta Sperduto and Rebecca de Ravenel.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> (November 2012).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxODfTXPLNqrzn4xQn8B0VwwdyBtrD5pLjIAL92lzsuiR4C8U46QN_L5JXX2b3hz6T-0QtAD5JDjV9ik0GHXWJGpIxyMVxe-eigbNQA3KSORjU0R1Hxp-l9HaWytQE7Fpn4jxs7VPDadtE/s1600/impromptu-bar-m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxODfTXPLNqrzn4xQn8B0VwwdyBtrD5pLjIAL92lzsuiR4C8U46QN_L5JXX2b3hz6T-0QtAD5JDjV9ik0GHXWJGpIxyMVxe-eigbNQA3KSORjU0R1Hxp-l9HaWytQE7Fpn4jxs7VPDadtE/s640/impromptu-bar-m.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bar created by <a href="http://www.phoebehoward.net/">Phoebe Howard</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Laurey W. Glenn.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/solutions/how-to-stock-the-bar-00417000080189/">How to Stock the Bar</a>" by Zoe Gowen.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/">Southern Living</a> (November 2012).</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQiutWncLSTFFNPmP6V6z6t0TE2QAqCEA1ajZWl6alWdk9csHckrrnZ81_YmIV6-m6COZHyuMj4bDlRZ6We-RwQjevd9wLE8DMwRMaIEmnAIbj5B9oFrDoFekiKTmKzXZ9N2T1H3VXxDi-/s1600/101841384_ss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQiutWncLSTFFNPmP6V6z6t0TE2QAqCEA1ajZWl6alWdk9csHckrrnZ81_YmIV6-m6COZHyuMj4bDlRZ6We-RwQjevd9wLE8DMwRMaIEmnAIbj5B9oFrDoFekiKTmKzXZ9N2T1H3VXxDi-/s640/101841384_ss.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Dujardin redesigned the bar's cabinetry. By providing more counter space as well as drawers and a wine refrigerator below, the functionality of the bar increased dramatically."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Summer home on Nantucket Island owned by designer Trudy Dujardin and her husband, Frank Fasanella.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Architect/Interior designer: Trudy Dujardin, <a href="http://dujardindesign.com/">Dujardin Design Assoc. Inc.</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Terry Pommett.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/greenspace/eco-friendly-summer-home_ss6.html">Before and After: Eco-Friendly Summer House</a>" written by Amy Elbert.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8B9lw6v7NZP9yeA6eAOHdf59kwlY3qpl7Du_hgncYbZel2UzbXaJOYuXpnjNpX9pdK9TDQZ8hidgqUOIRbT9-gJIO_Hfem3GVVOccaulwcxSM5Jp-vkTZ7QTrVcW1fU4TI_hBlJmi0G7/s1600/img_newhousenewkitchen_l6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8B9lw6v7NZP9yeA6eAOHdf59kwlY3qpl7Du_hgncYbZel2UzbXaJOYuXpnjNpX9pdK9TDQZ8hidgqUOIRbT9-gJIO_Hfem3GVVOccaulwcxSM5Jp-vkTZ7QTrVcW1fU4TI_hBlJmi0G7/s640/img_newhousenewkitchen_l6.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"An antique hutch from New England was converted to a wet bar adjacent to the kitchen." Faucet by <a href="http://www.kohler.com/">Kohler</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Naples, Florida vacation home of Sydney and Charlie Jerabek.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Molly Frey (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerabek), <a href="http://mollyfreydesign.com/">Molly Frey Design</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Architectural consultation by Mario La Mendola, La Mendola Architects.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Michael Partenio.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Text by Amy Elbert.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/kitchens/newhouse-newkitchen_ss6.html">New House New Kitchen</a>" produced by Stacy Kunstel.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhATaybkXOPRww5A1aC2H2CNi5O43mx8BZOGpHrNvZyYaZSP_cAftWWrjG7CoFDxJlrFCWFf1DhStn3waOCcyahY9TvTuFc_jBQM5LcpQ0hJxiy8N4o0bZ_7qGkVHXNK_wfkpih6SU2tDzB/s1600/img_newhousenewkitchen_l7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhATaybkXOPRww5A1aC2H2CNi5O43mx8BZOGpHrNvZyYaZSP_cAftWWrjG7CoFDxJlrFCWFf1DhStn3waOCcyahY9TvTuFc_jBQM5LcpQ0hJxiy8N4o0bZ_7qGkVHXNK_wfkpih6SU2tDzB/s640/img_newhousenewkitchen_l7.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Next to the wet bar, the Jerabeks added a small climate-controlled room for storing wines. Although the antique French bottle corker does work, it is for display only."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Naples, Florida vacation home of Sydney and Charlie Jerabek.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Molly Frey (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerabek), <a href="http://mollyfreydesign.com/">Molly Frey Design</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Architectural consultation by Mario La Mendola, La Mendola Architects.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Michael Partenio.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Text by Amy Elbert.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/kitchens/newhouse-newkitchen_ss7.html">New House New Kitchen</a>" produced by Stacy Kunstel.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_F7vQj9A_0hFLuDvQJWgpvLP5P4nZgLNpp4D_I5vi06qlCVgk_FU9GCGKiJ9v0SuNkZKxN0WLZ9BcE7m4oD9wygxcvkbX3wxXOf0NVVzTvU8GCNqhsS6G18ixyWYrFilaoWxI06gbynS/s1600/hbx-wooden-wine-cabinet-1110-DesignerVisions18-de-76122600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_F7vQj9A_0hFLuDvQJWgpvLP5P4nZgLNpp4D_I5vi06qlCVgk_FU9GCGKiJ9v0SuNkZKxN0WLZ9BcE7m4oD9wygxcvkbX3wxXOf0NVVzTvU8GCNqhsS6G18ixyWYrFilaoWxI06gbynS/s640/hbx-wooden-wine-cabinet-1110-DesignerVisions18-de-76122600.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"An antique bookcase doubles as a bar."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New York City apartment.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Jim and <a href="http://www.phoebehoward.net/">Phoebe Howard</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Francesco Lagnese.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/designer-visions-somethings-gotta-give-1110#slide-9">An Apartment Inspired by <i>Something's Gotta Give</i></a>" by Christine Pittel.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> (November 2010).</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghczIg8s1TQrIoU2msXk-gCs7I4HDq55CKU29UZ7WXYRh05XSV-Ms200FSrxjN4GWA2N_BLu4XNeX9vOjOU2r_7bUSqVuBxyuV3m__Sc3_3bM6AprDvRpzxSGv_GI12cV-bLaTabTdfZnm/s1600/101756966_ss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghczIg8s1TQrIoU2msXk-gCs7I4HDq55CKU29UZ7WXYRh05XSV-Ms200FSrxjN4GWA2N_BLu4XNeX9vOjOU2r_7bUSqVuBxyuV3m__Sc3_3bM6AprDvRpzxSGv_GI12cV-bLaTabTdfZnm/s640/101756966_ss.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Skip's ingenious solution to avoiding the off-putting look of a bar in the living room. Now you see it . . ." (see photo below)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Washington, D.C. home of Skip Sroka.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Skip Sroka, <a href="http://srokadesign.com/">Sroka Design Inc</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Architect: Anne Decker, <a href="http://annedeckerarchitects.com/">Anne Decker Architects</a>.</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Builder: <a href="http://gibsonbuilders.com/">Gibson Builders</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Werner Straube.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Text by Candace Ord Manroe.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/designer-Sroka-home_ss7.html">Designer Skip Sroka's Own House</a>" produced by Eileen A. Deymier.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiit_PmScoiaF5WbA2xKxcmcw6sHnCFrrg0CaE9oDFAZ1KjQnQuzK9_Rv707taCAcZqm5S4HXsm6wwnMJo7kIe5kmFkqplEYGYnK5cIjNc-xN_zh1WX6LMZsb6jAsxkPEoqGByYJ34qnLoE/s1600/101756967_ss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiit_PmScoiaF5WbA2xKxcmcw6sHnCFrrg0CaE9oDFAZ1KjQnQuzK9_Rv707taCAcZqm5S4HXsm6wwnMJo7kIe5kmFkqplEYGYnK5cIjNc-xN_zh1WX6LMZsb6jAsxkPEoqGByYJ34qnLoE/s640/101756967_ss.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">". . . now you don't. The beautiful paneling conceals the bar [seen open in previous photo] when it's not in use. 'I think there are a lot of practical things we use on our lives that we need to hide,' Skip says. 'That's what I've done here.' "</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Washington, D.C. home of Skip Sroka.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Skip Sroka, <a href="http://srokadesign.com/">Sroka Design Inc</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Werner Straube.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Text by Candace Ord Manroe.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/designer-Sroka-home_ss8.html">Designer Skip Sroka's Own House</a>" produced by Eileen A. Deymier.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9QeOA2fynYvyiqRg5ri2a7AZp3dY3zz5ytofY1PqPIPK-vGaDwH02oBmhHTi2_AU6cid3Cc8hHbkOuahho0JMImimuTtvlGDz7cfc5FSbtBC7yEFVc_3dKdN2L66A4-iyR3pPwLMycJT/s1600/05-hbx-vintage-bar-heekin-barber-1111-lgn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9QeOA2fynYvyiqRg5ri2a7AZp3dY3zz5ytofY1PqPIPK-vGaDwH02oBmhHTi2_AU6cid3Cc8hHbkOuahho0JMImimuTtvlGDz7cfc5FSbtBC7yEFVc_3dKdN2L66A4-iyR3pPwLMycJT/s640/05-hbx-vintage-bar-heekin-barber-1111-lgn.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"In the dining room of their Barnard, Vermont cottage, Deirdre Heekin and Caleb Barber set up a sumptuous old-world bar on her childhood desk, placed against a backdrop of vintage wallpaper from Second Hand Rose."</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Ditte Isager.</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/house-pictures/vermont-country-cottage-1111#slide-10">A Cozy Vermont Cottage</a>" by Mimi Read.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> (November 2011).</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbiFQQk0Ozi5iqGT6OUS1s-0GzR9tUy3N7A_tJcxEk3fzn0Y-Hcl-83FPum5_p7hyphenhyphennt1-oThn2Sjw-T_MHz3OHiEAHRK1xC8cbZK04GOJJAKxiOf3UuyJOxxeSQ68X5uWaWaamUIwpBj7W/s1600/hbx-well-lillian-heekin-barber-colorful-bookshelf-with-flowers-112011-mdn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbiFQQk0Ozi5iqGT6OUS1s-0GzR9tUy3N7A_tJcxEk3fzn0Y-Hcl-83FPum5_p7hyphenhyphennt1-oThn2Sjw-T_MHz3OHiEAHRK1xC8cbZK04GOJJAKxiOf3UuyJOxxeSQ68X5uWaWaamUIwpBj7W/s640/hbx-well-lillian-heekin-barber-colorful-bookshelf-with-flowers-112011-mdn.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A bookcase is designed with a mantel-like shelf 'to make it hearthlike, since we don't have a proper fireplace,' Heekin says."</span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Barnard, Vermont cottage of Deirdre Heekin and Caleb Barber.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Ditte Isager.</span> </div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/house-pictures/vermont-country-cottage-1111#slide-8">A Cozy Vermont Cottage</a>" by Mimi Read.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> (November 2011).</span></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMUcTmhLtQNGU-ifrpYyIVbwkbUKbcKmgZvKK5xz6XRi3pHGJZ99pqhzm2MqgRv7D63eDw7xqTroMSato9QYWlKvj2OOMnCd5ESTjNg6ZxBgPH4hJ7ZndsigCQ7JPZu0wbbtXNAvBuST7n/s1600/hbx-designer-visions-rockwell-group-bar-1112-lgn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMUcTmhLtQNGU-ifrpYyIVbwkbUKbcKmgZvKK5xz6XRi3pHGJZ99pqhzm2MqgRv7D63eDw7xqTroMSato9QYWlKvj2OOMnCd5ESTjNg6ZxBgPH4hJ7ZndsigCQ7JPZu0wbbtXNAvBuST7n/s640/hbx-designer-visions-rockwell-group-bar-1112-lgn.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Inspired by a gentleman's smoking lounge, the bar, built by C. Stasky, is clad in Maya Romanoff's True Metals Coffers. William Yeoward crystal. Ebony Pearl Silestone counter."</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apartment in 1906 red-brick warehouse on western edge of Manhattan.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/house-pictures/designer-visions-david-rockwell-1112?click=main_sr#slide-9">House Beautiful 2012 Designer Visions Showhouse</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by David Rockwell, Rockwell Group.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Thomas Loof.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Produced by Sabine Rothman.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> (November 2012).</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNj6fb7ZZ86oTGAQAf27sQbGQPZ1UnUHPdRkFSmTgC-d4-HhJe_2bqNuW9Garpw9g9FlAdgs_Y47NJI5iOdT55ZwPy-kAQNsO5EMEQXOq5WPf_6FHUju1SZTSXMN3haIfWyiNlsCjf5Kum/s1600/101676239_ss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNj6fb7ZZ86oTGAQAf27sQbGQPZ1UnUHPdRkFSmTgC-d4-HhJe_2bqNuW9Garpw9g9FlAdgs_Y47NJI5iOdT55ZwPy-kAQNsO5EMEQXOq5WPf_6FHUju1SZTSXMN3haIfWyiNlsCjf5Kum/s640/101676239_ss.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Once a closet, the wet bar in the media room is now handy when settling in to watch a movie."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1947 Georgian Colonial in Hickory, North Carolina - home to Bob Williams and Stephen Heavner.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Bob Williams, <a href="http://mgbwhome.com/">Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams</a>.</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contractor: Glaze Construction Co.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Colleen Duffley.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Text by Jenny Bradley.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/renovation-classic-house_ss6.html">Classic House, Major Renovation</a>" produced by Andrea Caughey.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiC66VRX3Wl0B4RjYwbIQ6pmPe5ypLxdRgb5YYGg0jb0koGkIY8fC7evt_B8Wjk6UyuxiMilsf6c6Cz31Anq4J7N-JiPzZy8eIarYvLpZonv0lJo6jqwVltssa-_-JYgDsVlJEtsF145L/s1600/item4.rendition.slideshowWideVertical.atelier-am-04-entrance-gallery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiC66VRX3Wl0B4RjYwbIQ6pmPe5ypLxdRgb5YYGg0jb0koGkIY8fC7evt_B8Wjk6UyuxiMilsf6c6Cz31Anq4J7N-JiPzZy8eIarYvLpZonv0lJo6jqwVltssa-_-JYgDsVlJEtsF145L/s640/item4.rendition.slideshowWideVertical.atelier-am-04-entrance-gallery.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A Marc Chagall painting graces the bar, which is paneled in distressed walnut."</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Home in Las Vegas.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Alexandra and Michael Misczynski of <a href="http://www.atelieram.com/">Atelier AM</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Architect: <a href="http://www.williamhablinski.com/">William Hablinski</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Pieter Estersohn.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Text by Mayer Rus.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/decor/2012-09/atelier-am-william-hablinski-las-vegas-house-slideshow#slide=5">Classic Inclination</a>" produced by Howard Christian.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/">Architectural Digest</a> (September 2012).</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HdtoI2fPrZVKgorg5OzwX55TTludOojmYRCutWCF2KMZx860nOorUCdkh1N2k4zswgIs5f4oiVuCA0w6xl5dUZfHZfrhfwgq8zCVW5gSXwFlirrLYYJJQoCE4fU8EYNghQXAMjR6wXs-/s1600/emanuele-filiberto-EDC-1112-13-lgn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HdtoI2fPrZVKgorg5OzwX55TTludOojmYRCutWCF2KMZx860nOorUCdkh1N2k4zswgIs5f4oiVuCA0w6xl5dUZfHZfrhfwgq8zCVW5gSXwFlirrLYYJJQoCE4fU8EYNghQXAMjR6wXs-/s640/emanuele-filiberto-EDC-1112-13-lgn.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A metal-and-mirror bar cabinet doubles as a chessboard; the painting at right is by Robert Rauschenberg, and a pair of palettes used by the painter Balthus is mounted on a mobile."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stone "castle" on Lake Geneva that is home to Prince Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Gianni Franchellucci.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Text by Ingrid Abramovitch.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/interiors/prince-emanuele-filiberto-castle?click=main_sr#slide-7">Royal Treatment</a>" produced by Anita Sarsidi.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.elledecor.com/">Elle Decor</a> (November 2012).</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90Naw-XFkoX7sdQ8PPmjzOp3n5P6v9P_wg2XYGE0fhuOaEgchmbwAFp3jVIirShWHLBsKyD5Efotb-i4nyfO_MyX7QVyE2YAszof2No7NddTMfwi3mXbe1IMMOF_IpQyYtnxfNCGdOPLC/s1600/BlogUnionJackTradHome2010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90Naw-XFkoX7sdQ8PPmjzOp3n5P6v9P_wg2XYGE0fhuOaEgchmbwAFp3jVIirShWHLBsKyD5Efotb-i4nyfO_MyX7QVyE2YAszof2No7NddTMfwi3mXbe1IMMOF_IpQyYtnxfNCGdOPLC/s640/BlogUnionJackTradHome2010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wine room by Carol Egan and Wayne Nathan, <a href="http://nathanegan.com/">Nathan Egan Interiors</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Custom-made wine cabinets from Christopher Peacock were painted electric blue as a brilliant partner to the graphic black-and-white scheme. The Union Jack backsplash is constructed from Irish blue limestone - honed, polished, and distressed to create a subtle image of the British flag."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/showhouses/hampton-2010-designer-showhouse_ss43.html">Traditional Home Hampton Designer Showhouse 2010</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Text by Jenny Bradley.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkBT0CnCBkm_AHOtT3uAEoDunFD4l_d33IkM8c5JzcNetgtXx7WvqxBam953Yp7VA6xZCpqZ2OTWGsDVts1okLCikrjBOa-BDGq1mW_4gW0BWTFSudqoZjAKTA1QwqJ5mi6WkPUgfBWnOz/s1600/barnaba-fornasetti-EDC-01-13-02-lgn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkBT0CnCBkm_AHOtT3uAEoDunFD4l_d33IkM8c5JzcNetgtXx7WvqxBam953Yp7VA6xZCpqZ2OTWGsDVts1okLCikrjBOa-BDGq1mW_4gW0BWTFSudqoZjAKTA1QwqJ5mi6WkPUgfBWnOz/s640/barnaba-fornasetti-EDC-01-13-02-lgn.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A bar cart by Piero Fornasetti adorned with trompe l'oeil bows.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Milan home of Barnaba Fornasetti, son of the late Piero Fornasetti.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Andrea Ferrari.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/interiors/fornasetti-home-milan?click=main_sr#slide-4">Magical Thinking</a>" styled and produced by Paola Moretti.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.elledecor.com/">Elle Decor</a> (January 2013).</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By Enrico Decca (Originally in <i>Elle Decor</i> India.)</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mng7LyQ46-LWY1vppYv8rdp3TuEq1jWLclD0A7AyGKNtFe7ANpd2txQ1xmpbSuG9B645NePzpbuvDcC6dJQv_SRkMjhcQyptLBMIQcxS7smSRk3YkUZwgBr_FQ0zHgKNYjPFAmGnDOEp/s1600/item2.rendition.slideshowWideHorizontal.carla-fendi-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mng7LyQ46-LWY1vppYv8rdp3TuEq1jWLclD0A7AyGKNtFe7ANpd2txQ1xmpbSuG9B645NePzpbuvDcC6dJQv_SRkMjhcQyptLBMIQcxS7smSRk3YkUZwgBr_FQ0zHgKNYjPFAmGnDOEp/s640/item2.rendition.slideshowWideHorizontal.carla-fendi-02.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The living room features a metal bar made by Francois-Xavier Lalanne for Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Oberto Gili.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Styled by Carlos Mota.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/celebrity-homes/2012/carla-fendi-rome-palazzo-home-slideshow#slide=3">Carla Fendi's Eclectic Roman Apartment</a>" written and produced by Marella Caracciolo.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/">Architectural Digest</a> (October 2012).</span> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvcCRv9aS-wcADhCAoT2vBA4OQ83OXuKzI02xN2LHj9yLCbN4PNAtG_CCbEnIUIxINpYJD7qUYa7iYaZa9zMWAeTBFz3e2bNT5H4CXZYlfFaC3seRrLCyZvdOM3kHuinnEM7wkUU7R2z2/s1600/item3.rendition.slideshowWideHorizontal.carla-fendi-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvcCRv9aS-wcADhCAoT2vBA4OQ83OXuKzI02xN2LHj9yLCbN4PNAtG_CCbEnIUIxINpYJD7qUYa7iYaZa9zMWAeTBFz3e2bNT5H4CXZYlfFaC3seRrLCyZvdOM3kHuinnEM7wkUU7R2z2/s640/item3.rendition.slideshowWideHorizontal.carla-fendi-03.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The living room features a metal bar made by Francois-Xavier Lalanne for Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge. On one side of the living room, a pair of Lalanne bronzes - a desk in the form of a preening mountain sheep and a ram stool - flank a seating area."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Oberto Gili.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Styled by Carlos Mota.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/celebrity-homes/2012/carla-fendi-rome-palazzo-home-slideshow#slide=4">Carla Fendi's Eclectic Roman Apartment</a>" written and produced by Marella Caracciolo.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/">Architectural Digest</a> (October 2012).</span> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>

A Toast to the New Year

Ring out the old, ring in the new,Ring, happy bells, across the snow;The year is going, let him go;Ring out the false, ring in the true.Alfred, Lord TennysonIn MemoriamA toast to the new year.Happy 2013!"The homeowner asked artist Richard Woods to work his fun, faux-bois magic on the bar, transformi…

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Merry Christmas people!

<h2 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Charming Chelmer Queenslander Style</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-chelmer-112465731" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">PRICE RANGE:   Over $1..8 Million</span></b></a></div><div class="featureListWrapper"><div class="featureList"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: red;">General Features</span></span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: red;">Property Type:  House</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: red;">Bedrooms:    4</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: red;">Bathrooms:   4</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: red;">Land Size:   1202 m<span style="font-size: x-small;">  </span>(approx)</span></span></li></ul></div></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: red;"> </span></span><br /><div class="featureListWrapper last"><div class="featureList"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: red;">Outdoor Features</span></span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: red;">Garage Spaces:    2</span></span></li></ul></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The ad for this house said "on prestigious Victoria Avenue",</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have no idea what that Avenue is like, but I sure would like to visit there now!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Old Queenslander home, how can you go wrong!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, I think this may be a later "replica" model,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but still, I love the detailing...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Merry Christmas everyone,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy New Year</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See you in 2013!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_v2iISJYpT4TgJqMquxPmvY3p3VmTpqOaItHm5KKW1Mz2xPeojBdUg8N9ExmSsIljmx5i3iAdJom7V0WwtlDijQDLeZ7fBZpeYTQRyBLwNxo4wX5kE8mvwKVWkxxC2p8AO0KyyGORUQED/s640/image6.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"> OK, no designer here,</div><div style="text-align: center;">but the owners obviously have nice taste,</div><div style="text-align: center;">well I like it anyway.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Great wall colours,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love the ceiling detailing...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://clicktotweet.com/0n0Ce" target="_blank">TWEET it HERE</a> if you like it too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0vVpZcCgz4QRrPb_iT7vqIjtUKSAXBHSCvb3JLXN3Xl5dqOgdrffKjCImzC3Ntcbn5JY995RMV9_SzO1DIF_i1OpvA3dZabI49n0tJopwXWHSSZOQSUjKYzjDvTLWbMb8GV17oRB_LZud/s1600/image7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLCirp7j4AWizydfxRSrB1adR2O-ELxMBpZUVCrgr0JCQbGhev4nwTmBlUJRNvNkN-A9Iv7KyiwCh3UD3xvOVT7rgCTPOCD5srNEzGTfwoqhlOyheZFmO8p8NMv7cJImCbVB3ictTrRpf/s400/image4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">OK, not the fanciest kitchen, something to update in due course I'd say!</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwm0tciUr2P7h_JkLcVFrOLIAF67e28nINp2-fQVjxn2Fwybze6u-zis7QCLWWn_ZqfA8kIVxDIg9eKT5T1tAoKPzpXNo6l-2T0DVwMC8MU9Vjde6iWu4YAt5eQA5mIhmjABELA2S-NrAS/s1600/image8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwm0tciUr2P7h_JkLcVFrOLIAF67e28nINp2-fQVjxn2Fwybze6u-zis7QCLWWn_ZqfA8kIVxDIg9eKT5T1tAoKPzpXNo6l-2T0DVwMC8MU9Vjde6iWu4YAt5eQA5mIhmjABELA2S-NrAS/s640/image8.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"> I love the traditional pretty bedrooms, my cup of tea!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Although it is very "country", maybe this for my future country house,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and something more modern for my "city" house!</div><div style="text-align: center;">LOL</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihvaAWvr3_qPYieYZdNFrm2_KEmR4nYbh9spYen9UNew1F-jJbe2xcp1D8Rz-b3p9XM2oFzzqBRv_FQsModpIKYUIanZEkjTyq_4iMSbrfORXmUDW7UJGeqyfM0ngI8A_9ux2LM0ljaCRt/s1600/image9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglH5nok44fdUg-RhQ8qblpKRYVEsnR3mp58yEkAdxlnKwYac71ZNNUSVPFdPnAk_6gIUK4swvo4Ay9Q6qdNrnnKdmk5jpmQan9Tg6R8moFUGbv4jCtoDm7zzpy0dEPBVxWymi-OYfjYj8S/s1600/image15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglH5nok44fdUg-RhQ8qblpKRYVEsnR3mp58yEkAdxlnKwYac71ZNNUSVPFdPnAk_6gIUK4swvo4Ay9Q6qdNrnnKdmk5jpmQan9Tg6R8moFUGbv4jCtoDm7zzpy0dEPBVxWymi-OYfjYj8S/s640/image15.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgErBW8n8UUZVoURoY7DstpnHRPagtT41EuUyWOdIgNwgr0OFHETFr2iG5lOZepxAjqiXrRRY_yiUqBWFVNhZ3DmdUHefGOSR7qF49wEfy9EasAPVe5-YYh10NsQngUVoNjtxH9GpUKlUbS/s1600/image17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgErBW8n8UUZVoURoY7DstpnHRPagtT41EuUyWOdIgNwgr0OFHETFr2iG5lOZepxAjqiXrRRY_yiUqBWFVNhZ3DmdUHefGOSR7qF49wEfy9EasAPVe5-YYh10NsQngUVoNjtxH9GpUKlUbS/s640/image17.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Lovely garden to boot!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcv5unFOwtU5Cqcapl7EKcnS2zhe-aK4_VR95pYDJF3SMYZE4ENaYe_yr5SI7VuaPnq4rtVtTCnAl05yi5MvHfi0GUNeRLKlt5kHzaVfTV79-_ksEqt3-RojUwB5UdFvnpCuq3gWOoDR8/s1600/image2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcv5unFOwtU5Cqcapl7EKcnS2zhe-aK4_VR95pYDJF3SMYZE4ENaYe_yr5SI7VuaPnq4rtVtTCnAl05yi5MvHfi0GUNeRLKlt5kHzaVfTV79-_ksEqt3-RojUwB5UdFvnpCuq3gWOoDR8/s640/image2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"> And here's the Master Plan if you're interested!</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiso-LuoVLt8S0RF6v19wstadrwQ45RqXo54-7nBHbIahboEII47d5FoQbj-pF3MM0ctpNSIWAMJ_GUuzKd2AIbhFgJHQm2-5Xv9q-qX1PYsQAF83_h-_3i6UVyGzcSkUplyydPh2tQ0emc/s1600/floorplan1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiso-LuoVLt8S0RF6v19wstadrwQ45RqXo54-7nBHbIahboEII47d5FoQbj-pF3MM0ctpNSIWAMJ_GUuzKd2AIbhFgJHQm2-5Xv9q-qX1PYsQAF83_h-_3i6UVyGzcSkUplyydPh2tQ0emc/s640/floorplan1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><h2> <span style="font-size: large;">AND here's what the Agent said about it!</span></h2><div class="title"><span style="font-size: x-small;">'Barimornie' Grand Queenslander Style on Prestigious Victoria Avenue</span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> The definition of grand Queenslander style, Barimornie offers sophisticated family living in Chelmer's prestigious Victoria Avenue. Immaculately maintained, it effortlessly blends old and new to stand as a beautiful piece of real estate that exemplifies classic design elements and modern comfort.<br /><br />A traditional floor plan has been enhanced by a number of modern upgrades with formal and casual living areas of generous proportions offering distinct space for living and entertaining. The quality of finish is second to none with rich interior details that define sophisticated comfort. VJ walls, high ceilings, ornate detailing throughout and timber floors call back to the quality and design of a bygone era while a clever use of modern fixtures provides a contemporary update that ensures a relaxed family lifestyle.<br /><br />Wide verandahs wrap around the home with several rooms opening out to the generous outdoor areas. Providing views over the entire 1,202 square meter allotment, from the landscaped gardens and pool to the full-size tennis court, it couldn't be easier to entertain in style or simply enjoy a relaxed family lifestyle with more than enough space both indoors and out.<br /><br />The traditional yet modern kitchen is well appointed to offer optimal functionality for those that love to cook. Extensive cabinetry, wide stone benches with a breakfast bar and a full range of quality stainless steel appliances complete this gourmet space.<br /><br />There are four oversized bedrooms, offering space for the entire family. Each is a stylish private haven with VJ walls, built-in robes and soaring ceilings. The master is no exception. The epitome of traditional style is features extensive built-in robes and a private ensuite.<br /><br />There is no shortage of exceptional features to ensure the best in comfort and convenience with this impressive residence. These include a large home office, multi-purpose room on the lower level that merges with the expansive child-friendly rear yard. With grassy, level grounds and a tennis court, it is a paradise with plenty of space for outdoor adventures.<br /><br />Positioned in family-friendly Chelmer, the convenience of this home nearly exceeds its beauty. Enjoy the exclusivity of the property itself or venture to one of the many parklands located nearby. Additionally, a number of amenities are at your doorstep. This includes a host of local shops and restaurants, schools and public transport. Alternatively the CBD is just 7 kilometres away for a wide array of Brisbane's best shopping, eating and entertainment. Properties of this calibre are rarely offered to the market, making this a must to inspect for those seeking the absolute best in prestige living.</span><br /><br />WOW

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Charming Chelmer Queenslander StylePRICE RANGE:   Over $1..8 MillionGeneral FeaturesProperty Type:  HouseBedrooms:    4Bathrooms:   4Land Size:   1202 m  (approx) Outdoor FeaturesGarage Spaces:    2 The ad for this house said "on prestigious Victoria Avenue",I have no idea what that Avenue is like, …

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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>And then, in a twinkling,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I heard on the roof</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>The prancing and pawing </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Of each little hoof.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Night Before Christmas</i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Clement C. Moore</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBlNyrZCErDyA2C9eKu49w9NN-JhrW5a9Q_iYLdO_6DH_NBCltoxPcVcBQnrT2hsfNwOa63-IFHmExkdRiBeyblzXDg6tlx64_KTV6pKOrRdcsXbTmDFd8ciaqCTdwavz_fJdhziKynmtk/s1600/101521342_ss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBlNyrZCErDyA2C9eKu49w9NN-JhrW5a9Q_iYLdO_6DH_NBCltoxPcVcBQnrT2hsfNwOa63-IFHmExkdRiBeyblzXDg6tlx64_KTV6pKOrRdcsXbTmDFd8ciaqCTdwavz_fJdhziKynmtk/s640/101521342_ss.jpg" width="488" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Standing on a marble-top demilune table in the foyer, a vivid red amaryllis and an elegant Nymphenburg porcelain stag make a double impact with their reflections in a gilded mirror."</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Beacon Hill (Boston) home of Gregory Van Boven and David Beck.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Gregory Van Boven, <a href="http://www.gregoryvanboven.com/">Gregory Van Boven Interior Design</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Eric Roth.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Text by Krissa Rossbund.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/boston-house-christmas_ss20.html">Christmas in Boston</a>" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy7s2oY769ZzLSZJS6eoDdygUp-ZifgpQq7iU_ZcHtzpGfljTlLVmDvJREwmoLTyCEiugaTLq_gN6pdBVCS-N57v8BaCud4g5IKaG2Cgl3GQfD1oE8JkiMoyQspFi7oBr_E-MCI6FfvefN/s1600/101662883_ss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy7s2oY769ZzLSZJS6eoDdygUp-ZifgpQq7iU_ZcHtzpGfljTlLVmDvJREwmoLTyCEiugaTLq_gN6pdBVCS-N57v8BaCud4g5IKaG2Cgl3GQfD1oE8JkiMoyQspFi7oBr_E-MCI6FfvefN/s640/101662883_ss.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A noble stag stands guard."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designer Barry Dixon's 1907 Edwardian home, Elway Hall, near Warrenton, Virginia.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by <a href="http://www.barrydixon.com/">Barry Dixon</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Matthew Benson.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Text by Rebecca Christian.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/gardens_outdoorliving/beautifulgardens/design-inspiration-virginia-farm_ss5.html">Designer Barry Dixon's Garden and Grounds</a>" produced by Jeanne Blackburn.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLv-0vTBF5LrCYohGMMq-yMJ7OsgbUH0gt39NSXFG5yN6FuHu-0XfFrGWfowO7t6Z3uKEa1eapR2huMsJTWetLWwwMkbaJC_NA1RXBC0drL_YwwTUUs_5sWvDPpMIKsd_4nt5hljz9q-Lf/s1600/item1.rendition.slideshowWideHorizontal.liz-obrien-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLv-0vTBF5LrCYohGMMq-yMJ7OsgbUH0gt39NSXFG5yN6FuHu-0XfFrGWfowO7t6Z3uKEa1eapR2huMsJTWetLWwwMkbaJC_NA1RXBC0drL_YwwTUUs_5sWvDPpMIKsd_4nt5hljz9q-Lf/s640/item1.rendition.slideshowWideHorizontal.liz-obrien-02.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A boucle-clad banquette anchors one end of the living room, which also hosts a circa-1970 bronze stag by Gabriella Crespi."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Furniture and accessories dealer <a href="http://www.lizobrien.com/">Liz O'Brien</a>'s 1939 home in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Anthony Cotsifas.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Text by Rob Haskell.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/decor/2012-10/liz-obrien-modern-pennsylvania-home-slideshow#slide=2">Liz O'Brien's Modernist Home in Pennsylvania</a>" produced by Michael Reynolds.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/">Architectural Digest</a> (October 2012).</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5E_LCD-jy4ofXvF-8KU_SAdlQsO5UeiseOnfdKPD_pMflWCDfDtHU8ilgiToHTGsIBQpJ2iuDxnxim5VdlrLAnlb1lGHnJlZPnPhjggscVPapOSXT7FC3ojvKZDqddL_Vj5Q_qhq6TVdH/s1600/ss_101867086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5E_LCD-jy4ofXvF-8KU_SAdlQsO5UeiseOnfdKPD_pMflWCDfDtHU8ilgiToHTGsIBQpJ2iuDxnxim5VdlrLAnlb1lGHnJlZPnPhjggscVPapOSXT7FC3ojvKZDqddL_Vj5Q_qhq6TVdH/s640/ss_101867086.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Designer Laura Langworthy never misses an opportunity to celebrate the season. Greeting guests, a reindeer pulls back the French door to offer an unobstructed view of the glorious tree in the living room. A plaid throw in traditional Christmas colors drapes the hall bench covered in fabric from Brunschwig and Fils."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1940s house in Washington Depot, Connecticut.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by <a href="http://www.llinteriors.com/">Laura Langworthy</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stylist: Liz Kay.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by John Bessler.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Krissa Rossbund.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/cozy-connecticut-holiday-home_ss7.html">Cozy Connecticut Holiday Home</a>" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLcf-H-bcAp12qjH5VFdBQ8Fi-j9Bzw91lF2LtPqTWzynhNqKpmAWTjmNjfw1Xw8Nk0MZoTlr2ApL5KUTGfhtuLyFPvgt_uzZWYP2bvGK2-oGt2pisxwfYOqy3-_JAf4n4Gt0WfH532z7f/s1600/ss_101866912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLcf-H-bcAp12qjH5VFdBQ8Fi-j9Bzw91lF2LtPqTWzynhNqKpmAWTjmNjfw1Xw8Nk0MZoTlr2ApL5KUTGfhtuLyFPvgt_uzZWYP2bvGK2-oGt2pisxwfYOqy3-_JAf4n4Gt0WfH532z7f/s640/ss_101866912.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A deep soaking tub [by <a href="http://www.sunrisespecialty.com/">Sunrise Specialty Co.</a>] is the centerpiece, while silver accessories stand out against the basket-weave tile floor."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1940s house in Washington Depot, Connecticut.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by <a href="http://www.llinteriors.com/">Laura Langworthy</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stylist: Liz Kay.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by John Bessler.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Krissa Rossbund.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/cozy-connecticut-holiday-home_ss22.html">Cozy Connecticut Holiday Home</a>" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3v9oGslXhmTL95XXjsi_DSQY3E46v55EBZTRQDxXqw3irIx1BcC8E01cxQVaQzz072OeeAJN9TixG70hgsRWdjgNwkTtpdZCjbe184Wk4LATZLfyuh87bsEpWDHclrm1uyZC0ryZLlg3L/s1600/ss_101866984.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3v9oGslXhmTL95XXjsi_DSQY3E46v55EBZTRQDxXqw3irIx1BcC8E01cxQVaQzz072OeeAJN9TixG70hgsRWdjgNwkTtpdZCjbe184Wk4LATZLfyuh87bsEpWDHclrm1uyZC0ryZLlg3L/s640/ss_101866984.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"In the entry, a folk art painting by artist <a href="http://www.kevinpaulsen.com/">Kevin Paulsen</a> borrows from the style of early 19th-century itinerant artists."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1940s house in Washington Depot, Connecticut.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by <a href="http://www.llinteriors.com/">Laura Langworthy</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stylist: Liz Kay.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by John Bessler.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Krissa Rossbund.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/cozy-connecticut-holiday-home_ss2.html">Cozy Connecticut Holiday Home</a>" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_bYssgyRL-jap4S3ENqbTf0czlOZXph8CyZSfUiDraNWM4NVCfAQXQYw4eqvpIhhSx-qlLBm-4A4StKdvbQLPywuAgcRs2QI5WwORShTPAJVGYlcKudgLm7P8njIBBvSRev_DatPxVmnz/s1600/mcdonald-beverly-hills-1108-7_md.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_bYssgyRL-jap4S3ENqbTf0czlOZXph8CyZSfUiDraNWM4NVCfAQXQYw4eqvpIhhSx-qlLBm-4A4StKdvbQLPywuAgcRs2QI5WwORShTPAJVGYlcKudgLm7P8njIBBvSRev_DatPxVmnz/s640/mcdonald-beverly-hills-1108-7_md.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Peacock feathers, fans and faux birds from India, pine cones, velvet ribbon and dried, real and faux fruits embellish the holiday greenery."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Beverly Hills home of Mary McDonald.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by <a href="http://marymcdonaldinc.com/">Mary McDonald</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.veranda.com/room-decorating/los-angeles-holiday-decorating-1208?click=main_sr#slide-7">Winter Warmth</a>" by Victoria Amory.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.veranda.com/">Veranda</a> (December 2008).</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS2-sz6lGk3WuLb_srJk0eEk2ZUIHRcSHpOTVALK-481pgtjDuumLTYF9ZPBCiK7c27iAzyI6jtGQ1OywIt4uampxLfeaAPf8LEXh6WH3wmvpr_dO_i1A4Goq1ig2hQw0sgLhwiJz-b_6q/s1600/101159990_ss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS2-sz6lGk3WuLb_srJk0eEk2ZUIHRcSHpOTVALK-481pgtjDuumLTYF9ZPBCiK7c27iAzyI6jtGQ1OywIt4uampxLfeaAPf8LEXh6WH3wmvpr_dO_i1A4Goq1ig2hQw0sgLhwiJz-b_6q/s640/101159990_ss.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A metal reindeer fruit bowl holding oranges lends a subtle holiday touch to the counter space."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Home in Hinsdale, Illinois.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Gordon Beall.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Candace Ord Manroe.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/new-home-beginning_ss5.html">New Home, New Beginning</a>" produced by Hilary Rose. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjulI2BNhekU5ECiFOPT9eTaK5MEU-ffjKndhmoxaZn5DZBXod0zg2-QmBo4wK0hFCnoC1t0NzK1Ygo3HjD4E1kiAc9w7xz30RFzxuExHjpHeHn9GvcyIcAVDHCgqjCqv_WYeJvcW2Pf0cc/s1600/9-cozyisrustic-cabinet-1207_xlg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjulI2BNhekU5ECiFOPT9eTaK5MEU-ffjKndhmoxaZn5DZBXod0zg2-QmBo4wK0hFCnoC1t0NzK1Ygo3HjD4E1kiAc9w7xz30RFzxuExHjpHeHn9GvcyIcAVDHCgqjCqv_WYeJvcW2Pf0cc/s640/9-cozyisrustic-cabinet-1207_xlg.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The Adirondacks are teeming with rustic builders and craftspeople. Raymond Bouvier made the twig veneer cabinet."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designer Mimi Maddock McMakin's home in the Adirondacks.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Mimi Maddock McMakin of <a href="http://kembleinteriors.com/">Kemble Interiors, Inc.</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Builder: <a href="http://www.torranceconstruction.net/">Peter Torrance</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Francesco Lagnese.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/cozy-is-rustic-1207#slide-8">Cozy is Rustic</a>" by Mimi Read.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> (December 2007).</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QwG_tYeOAyVCZnqIht5oEOH_40deaRBlmH8qIWiCGBcWl_89Lhc6mH7hE4YU366qQRBXUE3UJrGM9unjQw1gcaUATpvsI3jW9dUZwWuYenoBuyqNxH9P2L1dOD4UE-PZwvmBQSlBhg9s/s1600/27-cozyisrustic-bathroom-1207_xlg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QwG_tYeOAyVCZnqIht5oEOH_40deaRBlmH8qIWiCGBcWl_89Lhc6mH7hE4YU366qQRBXUE3UJrGM9unjQw1gcaUATpvsI3jW9dUZwWuYenoBuyqNxH9P2L1dOD4UE-PZwvmBQSlBhg9s/s640/27-cozyisrustic-bathroom-1207_xlg.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Reindeer hand towels from the Birch Store."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designer Mimi Maddock McMakin's home in the Adirondacks.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Mimi Maddock McMakin of <a href="http://kembleinteriors.com/">Kemble Interiors, Inc.</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Builder: </span><a href="http://www.torranceconstruction.net/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peter Torrance</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Francesco Lagnese.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/cozy-is-rustic-1207#slide-27">Cozy is Rustic</a>" by Mimi Read.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> (December 2007).</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0U4cJAHpJ5t5YwTwLDurq0US7BKLCRsnUsvPuLXX3MdvbXzYHwtgPj1xDXeg2hC2Bm09VBGbtIAexEsMJlV4HM5hSWFWlv3tr3puSiZqTbgVfta-VDkyLJ6KlcAboZfkSZ-4q0OkSeE1h/s1600/16-billhuber-0309-xlg-54323450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0U4cJAHpJ5t5YwTwLDurq0US7BKLCRsnUsvPuLXX3MdvbXzYHwtgPj1xDXeg2hC2Bm09VBGbtIAexEsMJlV4HM5hSWFWlv3tr3puSiZqTbgVfta-VDkyLJ6KlcAboZfkSZ-4q0OkSeE1h/s640/16-billhuber-0309-xlg-54323450.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"At the side of the entrance hall and golden as summer squash, a pair of inviting chairs - their arms curled into ram's horns - flank a blazing fire. Chairs and ottoman are covered in Nicole Fabre's Mariotte. The carved wooden stag rests on a table covered in Serano from Le Gracieux. Swing-arm floor lamps are from Visual Comfort."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pennsylvania farmhouse.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by <a href="http://bilhuber.com/">Jeffrey Bilhuber</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Julian Wass.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/jeffrey-bilhubers-intense-design#slide-16">Is an Intense Color Palette Right for You?</a>" by Carol Prisant.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9t68X-KN65hUG5LWsh-gRw1UOaoLNxaBClHYE-HGDFprgKeyd1VYahQXG31HFTh1kiEs0gmfZ0g_-eeh7SjMofnaee48Wn1OSsrlliYRR-yrl2VHkg3T9_vzCpVeknnPreeYTaEoJuL0/s1600/BlogChristmasDavidMitchell13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9t68X-KN65hUG5LWsh-gRw1UOaoLNxaBClHYE-HGDFprgKeyd1VYahQXG31HFTh1kiEs0gmfZ0g_-eeh7SjMofnaee48Wn1OSsrlliYRR-yrl2VHkg3T9_vzCpVeknnPreeYTaEoJuL0/s640/BlogChristmasDavidMitchell13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Pillows accented with red reindeer continue the Christmas theme."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by <a href="http://www.davidmitchellinteriordesign.com/">David H. Mitchell</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Keith Scott Morton.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Counting on Christmas" by Leslie Dunne Sadler.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Southern Accents</i> (November - December 2003).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDzcjME23QXZfKdAEywaTTH2l-GyIe4Gq9kRWlAeTYNBPJLKM4crN2jxB_P_BG4dMqkO8E3S8ZGxhx-RFvvAbcG2na9j9enfBXcY8DgKsXjC3T3HznNat6GVIXsLqxualJukLrpBXjS2j1/s1600/christmas-chandelier-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDzcjME23QXZfKdAEywaTTH2l-GyIe4Gq9kRWlAeTYNBPJLKM4crN2jxB_P_BG4dMqkO8E3S8ZGxhx-RFvvAbcG2na9j9enfBXcY8DgKsXjC3T3HznNat6GVIXsLqxualJukLrpBXjS2j1/s640/christmas-chandelier-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"[F]amily member Stephanie Butler . . . made the gingerbread cookies that dance across the iron chandelier."</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Houston, Texas home of Michelle Stewart and family.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Michelle Stewart.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photographed by Tria Giovan.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Jill Kirchner Simpson.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"White Christmas" produced by Susanna Showers Moldawer.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/holidays-occasions/winter-wonderland-home-00417000076692/page7.html">Photo found on Southern Living website</a>.)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Originally published in <i>Southern Accents</i> (November - December 2005).</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ6y-iQjLrXJdsf15KzQPELEb9an6NCo5-DM8w-WRc0_UWwKT4PyiZtAuuRhvpWdMt_4Vyr5TJ15Tyad6nn2vpi25r6irw2E4MdXjUL8Ai9nzeUKYzxUivP4V4CDSgkWtU-lxgNBEteCjP/s1600/101521344_ss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ6y-iQjLrXJdsf15KzQPELEb9an6NCo5-DM8w-WRc0_UWwKT4PyiZtAuuRhvpWdMt_4Vyr5TJ15Tyad6nn2vpi25r6irw2E4MdXjUL8Ai9nzeUKYzxUivP4V4CDSgkWtU-lxgNBEteCjP/s640/101521344_ss.jpg" width="464" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Winterberries and a glittery reindeer add festive flair to a living room table."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Beacon Hill (Boston) home of Gregory Van Boven and David Beck.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Gregory Van Boven, <a href="http://www.gregoryvanboven.com/">Gregory Van Boven Interior Design</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Eric Roth.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Text by Krissa Rossbund.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/boston-house-christmas_ss2.html">Christmas in Boston</a>" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhx7WA7MCbnCuPsqvfzOwgozf94TDtH_nXpc1mhaj2MWHmWG4pDp9bvXw8REWepka-U1nRNQ7q4MX2o44g_Ar3NV9qibnZUt34gMM8MPj7rdcRmphkrcAVO02KDmfrbLL5-IyX8u7Peqbg/s1600/101521362_ss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhx7WA7MCbnCuPsqvfzOwgozf94TDtH_nXpc1mhaj2MWHmWG4pDp9bvXw8REWepka-U1nRNQ7q4MX2o44g_Ar3NV9qibnZUt34gMM8MPj7rdcRmphkrcAVO02KDmfrbLL5-IyX8u7Peqbg/s640/101521362_ss.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The reindeer gets a fur stole."</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Beacon Hill (Boston) home of Gregory Van Boven and David Beck.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Gregory Van Boven, <a href="http://www.gregoryvanboven.com/">Gregory Van Boven Interior Design</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Eric Roth.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Text by Krissa Rossbund.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/boston-house-christmas_ss25.html">Christmas in Boston</a>" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div>

Reindeer

And then, in a twinkling,I heard on the roofThe prancing and pawing Of each little hoof.The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore"Standing on a marble-top demilune table in the foyer, a vivid red amaryllis and an elegant Nymphenburg porcelain stag make a double impact with their reflections in …

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