Custom calligraphy

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmePja2Uy6U_DjgvjoyFeXlxCnC9n87-nD434gIcDhMDZ1cOOeahtLTDolrjs1X-AmcsksbYWwKpxsHYmI_Tpmom_kWTR98PsOjBtO-Mf8G1myztk-N93qiDQZpXem5xlexI3J8sRoWdA/s1600/TABLETOP.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605123826142641554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmePja2Uy6U_DjgvjoyFeXlxCnC9n87-nD434gIcDhMDZ1cOOeahtLTDolrjs1X-AmcsksbYWwKpxsHYmI_Tpmom_kWTR98PsOjBtO-Mf8G1myztk-N93qiDQZpXem5xlexI3J8sRoWdA/s400/TABLETOP.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Recently while reading through my daily bloglist, I saw a post on <a href="http://www.mattersofstyleblog.com/">Matters of Style</a> mention a local etsy crafter who did custom stamps in calligraphy. I thought this would be a great idea to do a small stamp of my name on the front page of the books in my library. It came in the mail yesterday and I couldn't be happier with it!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Ti3ON7hQ14wGQ15OEzwPTKqqIUiBtz7SyKbDrR7JFhXozFmyvI5rfN69vUf_-DZXqnoYb-Raf_fKgI3EakflTDkNXxIDwnwW8VT4RPrq_lmoA8DOYMfDavkB6TY8uDTdoi75t4GqirE/s1600/RUBBER+STAMP.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605123825804245970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Ti3ON7hQ14wGQ15OEzwPTKqqIUiBtz7SyKbDrR7JFhXozFmyvI5rfN69vUf_-DZXqnoYb-Raf_fKgI3EakflTDkNXxIDwnwW8VT4RPrq_lmoA8DOYMfDavkB6TY8uDTdoi75t4GqirE/s400/RUBBER+STAMP.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>I dealt with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/trialbycupcakes?ref=pr_shop_more">Trialbycupcakes</a>, who was so easy to work with and let me create the stamp sans address. Thats one of the great things about etsy, you're generally dealing with people who work out of their homes as a small business and they can help you get what you're looking for. I will probably use the stamp for other uses as well, but now time to head to the store to get an assortment of different colored stamp pads!</div>

Custom calligraphy

Recently while reading through my daily bloglist, I saw a post on Matters of Style mention a local etsy crafter who did custom stamps in c...

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CB2 opens in Georgetown!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPv_eDpibsxtorAa1nruW0B7avSc7X5ypLrI9hmiI9n9GfALqx8JZWsOGmqRdyJtpn3xa52X_C8GJHjMErmEdvG1uOzg_BQFRcDe5pHqU44oUs2zs_1gM7FTUR4qFRw4LGVyxqCcr9BmU/s1600/cb2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600845296979439410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPv_eDpibsxtorAa1nruW0B7avSc7X5ypLrI9hmiI9n9GfALqx8JZWsOGmqRdyJtpn3xa52X_C8GJHjMErmEdvG1uOzg_BQFRcDe5pHqU44oUs2zs_1gM7FTUR4qFRw4LGVyxqCcr9BmU/s400/cb2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 339px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Last night I was so excited to get a sneak peak of the HUGE new <a href="http://www.cb2.com/">CB2</a> which is opening this weekend in Georgetown. After both potterybarn and west elm closed in the city, we really lost all locations for inexpensive, fun home items.<br /><br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600844967520778130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglYPnu6mhHyC6Mao8m2xb6dYFWUskhG__AswJEPfU5a7PCriLxzecZQ28DMfbddXm6Ug_pgo54tHQSBe-zxxoJY47rkkVn6zpwKcbjWvSsdySHDNVE5NG1bb86mS_j_dl_goG0jraRdvg/s400/fractured+mirror.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" />CB2 offers fun, colorful and modern home furnishings and accessories at a startingly low pricepoint (no, they didn't pay me to say that!). While I wouldn't advise filling an entire apartment or house with their products (overkill), a piece or two in a room really would liven up any space by adding color and good, clean design.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600844960240623474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI9hx31XstNybCp0uCmJ6bzyV7v2U7tPFc1NwcJY4H8pKIcl6Lnb9trMpKRUK4GeuksngM75IB1-sIwygW1uF-uUCzKOd2Szri1ZJiYW9KrOfOmjMJLgedHzeaky3x47Q3DdqBv_97pLQ/s400/green+coffee+table.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" />I loved this green coffee table, the wheels really are so practical!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600844974101804130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZdYtiWSaAn4bs7Qt2rJMWyKMrSl1zpqXCpH1eHrof4aCxz7HfFiaDIiPGuVLwwdiXVu3RDJTAw2mC4dccoUWtf629ii5-H8zYBn6s2hPbHzapCq8DY4y1RxnxRgYk1XG4ebwWf5_RK4/s400/cute+red+shelf.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" />The red metal shelf over the bed really caught my eye; not just for the pop of color but also for the unique shelf layout. I could see this in an office or even a bathroom, providing extra storage.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600844310899372530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfeTAIFastUw3OHzVGBCd_vOot-YAXhTge0A69J-UBt6iZdGYf1f_BO18BWISSb6rHO8s5OjYrWkGuKW778camnlhpbTNSp_BacsjwUn9cEn_RgyAj3GkpIC-PhNdR7G7kP_J8gosijrA/s400/side+tables.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" />These 3 Pablo side tables were my favorite piece of furniture in the store. The best part -the set is ONLY $129. <em>SERIOUSLY. </em>They look like amazing mid-century pieces to me!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600844310374068242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4gCM_3jc7OMeIGbRq-HZL9JxaFrd1sz0zQ5DAyq-s8NmItQjursDVLPivlESag8D48u7Lu-CYfCewEmGfCuW2oK5VCFgT5_P0CQhTkiWaeYfIBMNfXx8WS8facHa32q_-jscMfSi9Yk/s400/ladybug+rug.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />This '<em>Fold</em>' desk was very elegant; I loved the yellow top and the lady bug rug was so fun; great for a kids room (especially at $199)!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600844969966481346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO31mfEuOALaDjjXm3n8uv2VraJst4w4ufKwcr3q5kI2rjolLqtOiq7NM-HHSGQCzVlhcs_8JCCKwlaQrErF2nQJhfVJ0FkfRmKutS3R9wMunZpVH0VvPjRlwOo3aW3Aqzskp1wz0-FjM/s400/FLOR+tiles.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />Speaking of rugs, they carry <a href="http://www.flor.com/">FLOR</a> tiles in store! I had never actually seen them in person and was surprised by their quality.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600844317907477826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibDwOGtAAJAyQFlAkowyqpjCCtK1Viul_DF2ostKewnsYQbcmWxXH50e90bp4D9ofBGvbDjaX223IKFS9gRcWh5wY5qzfwXrE-zf3pC24eBDm-wftW2DaYRnTKLKyKB6w-Re4R2nxiz7o/s400/kitchen+accesories.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />More than just furniture, their accessories are an easy and even less expensive way to add some color to your house.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGLGh8D3u339HWEkr01CrnHWRtUd8sDAG5Efi31gkN17KDw2nzyfJDT9j40SiuYShIO1M5ZWCR6cJ2tEYzmkXmxyvEvJuBzH1tx18rBOKp7uUiw6NaPrHtfH7DoCjCtFXXELjEnLltF4/s1600/buddha+throw+pillow.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600844980934428338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGLGh8D3u339HWEkr01CrnHWRtUd8sDAG5Efi31gkN17KDw2nzyfJDT9j40SiuYShIO1M5ZWCR6cJ2tEYzmkXmxyvEvJuBzH1tx18rBOKp7uUiw6NaPrHtfH7DoCjCtFXXELjEnLltF4/s400/buddha+throw+pillow.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 288px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> This buddha pillow would bring a smile to my face everyday for sure.<br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600844303867089234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1xIk-48K6fdNWvZUjNTsMZqnS2r5W_Y_uND8i-cALHpSmBvrx2GlLf7Ziq3czgizST0wHEDZ_zfvnaYHYZcJBUDpZu5Zx827DdMKEXhMvJzXI29ZP9bmOHZ8agiSkN7yzeBwUUm-qJnk/s400/yellow+birds.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /> <br /><div><br /><div>Yellow seems to be the really big color everyone is pushing. These yellow canary tealight holders were so cute. I could see them lining your kitchen table, much like they do this headboard.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600844300899612450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikp_w9xPCSJKIXq5SuwgbU-s-KXAvXjzb5G_2ud43ErvHmHVpDgN8XtwhI038qDd1lKqGRn1hwvIuexsW_lVzBPAVxu25V4J_OmkvMCQgFUwAoPptmCePtzvcHxWL7PcHtT-TOCgEjeN0/s400/yellow+canary.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" /> <br /><div><br /><div>Or use them to decorate your houseplants! <strong>A percentage of sales from this weekend (April 30-May 1) will go to benefit the </strong><a href="http://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/"><strong>Capital Area Food Bank</strong></a><strong>; a great excuse to shop for a great cause!<br /></strong>CB2 is located at 3307 M Street NW, across from Cadys alley<strong>.</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

CB2 opens in Georgetown!

Last night I was so excited to get a sneak peak of the HUGE new CB2 which is opening this weekend in Georgetown. After both potterybarn an...

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Miami Design District

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW0aCecoqAZoRt95Awq_Ip8KLRCkJAhoSNpcGnYGu4XWX8L2whyphenhyphenyXvTsYOufbuz-7j3N1lHVGFZV-qEDSn3hQzBfAawPyN1Kmz1wVVcnS8kb6BcXUNLEhnsVtrrkV4VZ9dazTadt4bNZc/s1600/Miami.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597885456657112738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW0aCecoqAZoRt95Awq_Ip8KLRCkJAhoSNpcGnYGu4XWX8L2whyphenhyphenyXvTsYOufbuz-7j3N1lHVGFZV-qEDSn3hQzBfAawPyN1Kmz1wVVcnS8kb6BcXUNLEhnsVtrrkV4VZ9dazTadt4bNZc/s400/Miami.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> DC had its first taste of summer today, with highs in the 80s. It reminded me of the time <a href="http://www.habituallychic.blogspot.com/">Heather</a> and I spent recently exploring the Miami <a href="http://www.miamidesigndistrict.net/">Design District</a>.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOpSLeWpZ5N4Ns-1MIjFwvH0UUhGYxCCHCDq8NOs0D5IjQIdb0rjJuOvNnmSSFNNs8x-OZzTkYWLpG3EhPhFA1HI2hG_AnelICP5Jug8deov_8YVW2HjKQdTGxAXwMXIIokmzGdQZYUSQ/s1600/Martinez.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597885449248539282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOpSLeWpZ5N4Ns-1MIjFwvH0UUhGYxCCHCDq8NOs0D5IjQIdb0rjJuOvNnmSSFNNs8x-OZzTkYWLpG3EhPhFA1HI2hG_AnelICP5Jug8deov_8YVW2HjKQdTGxAXwMXIIokmzGdQZYUSQ/s400/Martinez.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Outdoor restaurants abound. While we didn't eat at <a href="http://www.sramartinez.com/">Martinez</a>, seen above, it definitely seemed popular and a beautiful place to enjoy the weather!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYWnkYUV_7CbKY3mUdCtNpqMyebLo3Kd7IIk6Z9FBMgq7jVcpkCCFzP-rNNS3EYRlR8_IMac9Eiivm3Vuvi-67efnsFwrjRKYUybde_dY8YYrrClz8B3g6Kg_SgnVuU9bsG4Obdu_6rVY/s1600/living+wall.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597885444674551842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYWnkYUV_7CbKY3mUdCtNpqMyebLo3Kd7IIk6Z9FBMgq7jVcpkCCFzP-rNNS3EYRlR8_IMac9Eiivm3Vuvi-67efnsFwrjRKYUybde_dY8YYrrClz8B3g6Kg_SgnVuU9bsG4Obdu_6rVY/s400/living+wall.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 294px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Christian Louboutin, rather than fill the store with orchids, decided to decorate the exterior with a living wall.<br /><br /><br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597885189045508706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRfHRFSPWjGf3B2nZjq7A81DlG4tGFAGD3RQQ655FBGOBCaThVHIJ_HDr9G9szjVQWhgIt6vI3NcB8MgnfC9nqG-Ut-bqymuKGQcNsU1GdBcsUCJcfiQ1eeyI4PUpys3KW6LgVRU8izNI/s400/orchid+wall.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />Oh to live in a semi-tropical climate; this took our breathe away!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597885183968945410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmX1jT7Ugcsrq45emdJgI6jcQ-rEfkIB0XKAQ49C56roBP34F5r6-YGjL4nzHo-FJFOK1hiX8dAb1zwwunUI-Ko0IjKqOOzzOC6_zML5NzrlZThkUw0LJgYIW6RfPEs16NsGjHiJjVGY/s400/white+trellis.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />Another outdoor restaurant; Modernism seems to fit this warm climate much better than in the North, don't you think?<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597885198062706946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC4s207r-gIqYxmSePVh1z_nqHf9eFEL2qw83FLmL0Sm-CP9EdArdl1_32RxNaWb8CVrmcxjqIHyq1bf9Hk418_xJ8Gyk4RoDJNJZw2cIIjlJbqCrE0sRmMfiUDqvWDEDC9MQccQFImfI/s400/miami+design+district.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />I loved this one group of buildings which appeared to be painted concrete. Early modernism inspired by neoclassicsm; one of my architectural weaknesses!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597885193148368738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPer4i9l_TwfvswPxMEB9Oa2YHS8BMeR1wo5hqe3jzRLK9C_MVQpt0zR2uad7hEuzxyrsbvMizYTx0XnV3U6EzWN14GsQndGytTXKULoy7OcnACoFEofxDpKYX-XwKcK0uCPXqObpySv4/s400/modern.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" />Surrounded by tall, shaded arcades, the buildings provide the perfect place to window shop out of the sun's glare.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597885192812487266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1PAm8B2x2u5N_cLagCf-NpMLfsiCbPL6OMRyEK2MlgqDJ0LDZNmKpIhrMa71bmDO95V73pM7A5EmA8N4xvJ3ZEQJEtT1ViNL2UbAQYqFiOG5LtO4kKxE2SII9BrdER5no1FlP6IdPY44/s400/modern+arcade.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />While in Miami, definitely take the time to check out this revitalized area: remember to bring your wallets for all of the great shopping!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh450P6MaglC4XXz87WDiSdvokr4he4nocIWe5VXuWqmNImgQID7NPFnWMLbz5E9RrJriWk22k1owXf_bSAWBdAL9gZtdJTZ7LF8BdeZPIpFzuFa5-25xMV4GzR1Luqm8teyWqN1UJeutU/s1600/arcade.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597885447033662530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh450P6MaglC4XXz87WDiSdvokr4he4nocIWe5VXuWqmNImgQID7NPFnWMLbz5E9RrJriWk22k1owXf_bSAWBdAL9gZtdJTZ7LF8BdeZPIpFzuFa5-25xMV4GzR1Luqm8teyWqN1UJeutU/s400/arcade.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> </div></div></div>

Miami Design District

DC had its first taste of summer today, with highs in the 80s. It reminded me of the time Heather and I spent recently exploring the Miami...

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Back from Market!

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592319946351161202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1x6qAONmWxLHd5papqkyrh5sUf3ZHFj_u5m-XdV6vutUVirGtw3aEKu4vYgssoXUOGOFWO_riG9JGav7CbOwyNI4neqT4h2mHKHZYHeY01N4gLrRD3GxfmQUZn52f2vaTcfV7kvWUC18/s400/Train+station.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 287px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />I'm back from my whirlwind adventure to <a href="http://www.highpointmarket.org/">Highpoint Market</a> week which was so incredibly fun but also <em>highly</em> educational (pun intended)!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592319944085984642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFL06nds-GH4sL5tmBFKOD6LyRmKKhKsbkck_Ignm_ijBOFNHQlBrjqN3wFYePi3YyZue0IGEwv2v2v6Y8gMIgVk-uZT-6YG4eveLXvvPh887KqjOWtS69XuuhIqXM7UwYHlb-DMhVHbU/s400/Keno+Brothers.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 348px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The talk of market seemed to be the new line of <a href="http://www.ralphlaurenhome.com/default.aspx">Ralph Lauren</a> lighting (which I was sad not to see for myself) as well as the new line of AMAZING furniture for <a href="http://www.theodorealexander.com/">Theodore Alexander </a>designed by the history savvy and passionate <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leigh_and_Leslie_Keno">Keno brothers </a>of Antiques Roadshow fame; also - the return of claw and ball feet, even on very modern pieces. The Keno line has not officially launched but believe me when I tell you that you will be blown away; not just by the quality but by the incredible design, a reinterpretation of mid century modern. The brothers chose the company for their line because of TA's exceptional quality and old world contruction techniques out of Vietnam. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592319807030413506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZ6ZARdlNgIHhLx10DvhpSvFkqngGvH1HdsxPGkD47GLg7yqT8QnuP99b04csJLMU-Wg1t6aMJNrJ9Bgr_twVIkKkOGbTKX0YZWj9CdPQWbJ19S3vMZYycQ_bPPXyg8zfga5S4zYKKKE/s400/hickory+chair.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />I also fell in love with a few pieces of furniture for myself (oh to have a bigger apartment and larger bank account!). I am having an affair with a chair: the Louis XVI square back chair from <a href="http://www.hickorychair.com/">Hickory Chair</a>. Most notedly in the weathered mineral gray finish seen above with ivory stripe and a blue ultra-suede upholstery (just in case those fine folks want to send me this sample, hehe). It was probably the most beautiful chair I have ever seen and I felt it could have been inspired by the great Jansen and classic French 40s design. Look forward to a future post on this great company right here.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592319813851234146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIYtaoSWPUiVo0jPhQpsxiQZTEqbOVu-djIseYDgKRkiAiM439fweRd-4i-kZdmiiTAad7STRXWu4X-ADISgQaL7zPpUrjDMyup4jltkXrZ2MBHt9gtEB9AMEYCdJQ78yOiulx94rsDv8/s400/grand+tour+collection.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 298px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />I also loved nearly every piece in the Grand Tour line at <a href="http://www.centuryfurniture.com/">Century</a>. The textures and quality really just blew me out of the water; I was even stuck oohing and aawing while the rest of the tour group ran on ahead! I'll definitely be showing you more from Century soon as well.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592319804089574146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDXyAICuBq77CEIcTjeSPBfjFTOcY9fnhl2Avi3SjOozGVYOyuzobC5s7STsIc2rQEm4oRGb32Pxvbl1U2uSfn4J9bE6Zk7daX2_4ADlN3Y_JqsvmxCth1UKGZtvVODjPELBoeOmKL0ic/s400/bunny+wiliams.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />We were able to meet with the adorable <a href="http://www.bunnywilliams.com/">Bunny Williams</a> and see her new pieces from <a href="http://www.bunnywilliams.com/beeline">BeeLine</a> home. There are a few new pieces I'm sure you'll be seeing EVERYWHERE very soon such as this Swedish cupboard below.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592328226642140594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xN4mjlJRLDJ7OXqoLHwI1Oj1oS0sYNsHAvjlNnf9GjC8cO1kGntVpx97QBFgpVf9hd850T_hyzNLBn8xNM6Cvlm4nyg9H7mkxCxV6bgcTjUgAJnYCMGk5JFl32hyphenhyphenU_btSy_OELC5opc/s400/swedish+cabinet.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />In practical applications, we were fascinated by the technology being incorporated into furniture at <a href="http://www.sligh.com/">Sligh</a>. Media centers which look like fine antiques caught my attention. These hide all of your nasty cords and machinery behind fine wood doors and traditional design and operate through smart eye technology. They even ventilate the insides of cabinets much like a CPU so your equipment doesn't fry. They had some great office solutions too: stylish and practical; who says office furniture has to be ugly?<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592319817517444882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPf7-Ft-1OHooPIOHWE15mxe5w3CGoSde7GW6gdJ9tOp6IaZKx3BDeUHuXHoUSLrwJWCFaBtkTcMcHpOzygB-N9N5XYyVFS0-8Xmglyu3U9Su6rFuC6982R2xCzU9lbn-T6GYJxxTjfg4/s400/sligh.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The folks at <a href="http://www.hookerfurniture.com/">Hooker Furniture</a> are shaking off their traditional image and creating some amazingly cute new pieces at very affordable prices. I think you'll be seeing a lot of them in the future -especially some of the quirkier finds that they feel appeal to a younger demographic like these chairs below. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592324994116871938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmuKsbl9tqEiEKbzyVUxuSqJoAnSJqngyGaI0zkb8ZvEGlVs7ADugQpj5jiAKZq9V7WD9LOCFrhsZ14pkacsqNVy1ywjv4WUnJSl9nRvuiqiX3UVIOI-IObJeoeyegHVTXiNCCW8pO3LM/s400/hooker+furniture.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Not everyone was as friendly as the above mentioned companies however. We had a bit of a run-in at one of my favorite furniture companies (where I've encouraged friends and clients to spend a LOT of money in the past) which shall remain nameless but you can probably guess who they are from the photo below. Social media is here to stay and companies need to <em>keep up</em>. Oh and also don't piss off a tired group of design bloggers because you'll hear about it again!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592319803488919122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNpl4QAFknXOrlkkNIkWQwtuRLtvr_NbFJqdQ95zNLHHqPchRWuzoc9_GnQ5H9hMRera1-SOrcXrFlYTldkoAIAr9IDAe6vWKVYxnBXmwT1DQswzmkLLgqdIwETuy1j7O9m6cu8KJKnso/s400/Baker.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Everything you hear about market is true: wear<em> comfortable</em> shoes as it's enormous, book your hotel room months in advance so you're not stuck miles away, the parties are so much fun you'll never want to leave and you'll be seeing <a href="http://www.habituallychic.blogspot.com/">old friends</a> as well as make many <a href="http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/">new ones </a>(compare it to an adult summer camp for designers perhaps?) If you made it to High Point this year, what were your favorites?

Back from Market!

I'm back from my whirlwind adventure to Highpoint Market week which was so incredibly fun but also highly educational (pun intended)! ...

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Must-see Goodies

Do you follow <a href="http://mauriceandking.blogspot.com/">Maurice & King</a>?  If not, you must head there immediately.  I am constantly wowed by the beautifully curated & inspirational photos: art, jewellery, gorgeously designed rooms - you name it!  Just recently, I fell in love with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/roddyandginger?ref=seller_info">Roddy & Ginger</a>, courtesy of <a href="http://mauriceandking.blogspot.com/2011/02/roddy-ginger.html">Maurice & King</a>.  <br /><br />Check out these gorgeous prints!  Roddy & Ginger make pencil cases, aprons, pillow cases . . . so many goodies.  And the styling is so eye-catching.  I want.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="ON SALE Sardana screenprint in blue and olive" height="400" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.106362566.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="345" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/35652425/on-sale-sardana-screenprint-in-blue-and">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pomegranate tree print in olive and teal" height="400" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.217723724.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="350" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54201090/pomegranate-tree-print-in-olive-and-teal">Source</a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Happy birds cushion in olive and grey on white linen" height="400" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.176096871.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="383" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56810915/happy-birds-cushion-in-olive-and-grey-on">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="little owl pencil case" height="367" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.215189895.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60908737/little-owl-pencil-case">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

Must-see Goodies

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Pillowcase Problems

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Remember how my West Elm bedding took FOREVER to be shipped (as in, I ordered it in November and got it end of February).  Well, as I eluded to, there was another hiccup.  When I received the bedding (see it in my spruced up bedroom <a href="http://dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com/2011/03/bedroom-update.html">here</a>), there were some pink stains - we think from where the fabric was marked for the hand sewn square tucks.  Here's a few shots after a number of washes:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hfS-An5kxAR5qmt1cB48twXKiGWqGBZoY68qmIPAdxxxIj6_8OMCrrC9Ybv6qaE_7-FIfuJDiWBUc58puCAr7UCaOik9bX3wwYE4FmfEcndGRz_nSAFD1wmxUcLNIM5aM1i36mLQ8cCQ/s1600/052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hfS-An5kxAR5qmt1cB48twXKiGWqGBZoY68qmIPAdxxxIj6_8OMCrrC9Ybv6qaE_7-FIfuJDiWBUc58puCAr7UCaOik9bX3wwYE4FmfEcndGRz_nSAFD1wmxUcLNIM5aM1i36mLQ8cCQ/s400/052.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTKEdXPcHvfFs3FPTWz2KDc19jZdQdRRX33ME1TG6A_44jR-kJWZHYfewb4c97EjODt8j9ZvKuczWOvOWkPUNlcahe4_JNNSpK3ELlYsgXj2r78KJtIYxZVm_SQtYsQTmnlRgbUXfoAwz/s1600/053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTKEdXPcHvfFs3FPTWz2KDc19jZdQdRRX33ME1TG6A_44jR-kJWZHYfewb4c97EjODt8j9ZvKuczWOvOWkPUNlcahe4_JNNSpK3ELlYsgXj2r78KJtIYxZVm_SQtYsQTmnlRgbUXfoAwz/s400/053.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not the best photo - look at the middle of the pic . . . </td></tr></tbody></table><br />West Elm has awesome customer service and offered a replacement, except the cases are still back ordered and I'd be at the end of the waiting list (again) plus I had to arrange my own shipping.  I decided just to let sleeping dogs lie - once the squares "puffed" up in the dryer and I threw on the silk pillows, no one is the wiser.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil1zjoAn5d6S-bmBpSfKKsWA9GeceqaBSXOIQ-umRZ8KVSleExB_VwYhIEJusREn37IJc1ITc6Qr0oXFQNYk4xsnmXrZDRmC_0B0oxkZ1_220bp_4o8Y0W0wQijnEqkKTjD17CrB7IsRJB/s1600/050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil1zjoAn5d6S-bmBpSfKKsWA9GeceqaBSXOIQ-umRZ8KVSleExB_VwYhIEJusREn37IJc1ITc6Qr0oXFQNYk4xsnmXrZDRmC_0B0oxkZ1_220bp_4o8Y0W0wQijnEqkKTjD17CrB7IsRJB/s640/050.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />Plus, as my mom aptly pointed out, anyone staring <u>that</u> close to the bedding is going to get a boot to the rear anyway.  <br /><br />Just wanted to share one of my (many, many) decorating hiccups.  Kinda awesome, though, to have such insignificant problems be the worst of my problems, right?  What have some of your decorating hiccups entailed?

Pillowcase Problems

Remember how my West Elm bedding took FOREVER to be shipped (as in, I ordered it in November and got it end of February).  Well, as I eluded...

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Fun Fabric Find

Sadly, my mom has gone home.  But while she was here we did some fabric shopping and I wanted to share a fun find.  The fabric - pictured below - (only $4.00 a yard, and the softest, flowiest cotton ever!) looks great with a pair of super comfy heels I recently purchased.  The fabric is destined to become a dress!  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLb-StBxk3IA4TuwiUXD8bn_LanpPAUoxC9FSx9_AsYDEJEVgse-OwCaR-bFY3tGzFQwXr8aS1IiIRb6KnbsRRo-I-s1SOPZpmC2Oi20EQ4kz7WxxFaTy0IjjctdecoKr53zuEIH67cb5/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLb-StBxk3IA4TuwiUXD8bn_LanpPAUoxC9FSx9_AsYDEJEVgse-OwCaR-bFY3tGzFQwXr8aS1IiIRb6KnbsRRo-I-s1SOPZpmC2Oi20EQ4kz7WxxFaTy0IjjctdecoKr53zuEIH67cb5/s400/001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVwtaHBnSNcbv7E4z2WBbgFJs2lMpAtZICLZ0MtfPSN0hzpwoOLbTVWbiUq_ezG7svUDn5QBjGxaKkZW21MuB01bOh0Q1b-gPTMRC-kih0VGSytnzdotLxRfJUQFaUXK-QiptSw7huKkol/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVwtaHBnSNcbv7E4z2WBbgFJs2lMpAtZICLZ0MtfPSN0hzpwoOLbTVWbiUq_ezG7svUDn5QBjGxaKkZW21MuB01bOh0Q1b-gPTMRC-kih0VGSytnzdotLxRfJUQFaUXK-QiptSw7huKkol/s400/003.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjeEPDp6T8oZHzYFkXC_qDM2h5N7w9K4VRiO1KOmby5o6SkoWPivorNQwbdjVLMZUXogvet2wPOyLFjDNH-1KVb-sX7ihpmhUq6DywXX6UWpmx24cU8b5co_ZOYLRpStarT2uW38tvFRTV/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjeEPDp6T8oZHzYFkXC_qDM2h5N7w9K4VRiO1KOmby5o6SkoWPivorNQwbdjVLMZUXogvet2wPOyLFjDNH-1KVb-sX7ihpmhUq6DywXX6UWpmx24cU8b5co_ZOYLRpStarT2uW38tvFRTV/s400/004.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2f1Kc3wbHHPfTu11JsGXdbVasmT-x17oejc3rPdXH1d-TPaegpnx9GzdrN1l8nkMXnkMECCg3-rL7hNMx8lhZ4LEA6AbC0R46NC1h_c2AtaXJOVjn4SGyKmhU6QsMwWrr2UT_i0Jykshyphenhyphen/s1600/009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2f1Kc3wbHHPfTu11JsGXdbVasmT-x17oejc3rPdXH1d-TPaegpnx9GzdrN1l8nkMXnkMECCg3-rL7hNMx8lhZ4LEA6AbC0R46NC1h_c2AtaXJOVjn4SGyKmhU6QsMwWrr2UT_i0Jykshyphenhyphen/s400/009.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNaL_P4B6ulpwm92fOiGwbKzndCSiLflnm_MR4dAxayasj5vDZd-oxOF45UOheGDaaEu64eI-CmHuA3Yxz92C_Z8nOgtlERc8OGA2xqbBXJda2roDQ3qfcdd9O5NW0mgfMSydjftT8RqAk/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNaL_P4B6ulpwm92fOiGwbKzndCSiLflnm_MR4dAxayasj5vDZd-oxOF45UOheGDaaEu64eI-CmHuA3Yxz92C_Z8nOgtlERc8OGA2xqbBXJda2roDQ3qfcdd9O5NW0mgfMSydjftT8RqAk/s400/006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />In other news, we also bought this fabric we thought would look great for curtains in the office (see <a href="http://dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-office-before-in-progress.html">here</a> & <a href="http://dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com/2011/03/bookcase-tweaking.html">here</a> for more office pictures).  I think the beige silk makes the room look too beige - even the wall colour looks beige - so I'm searching for something whiter.  But, alas, this fabric wasn't meant to be (too harsh and too skimpy), so it will have to reside in a closet until the right fit is found.  In the meantime, the search continues . . . <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqoBYaMMGXzbzZpJ0cSm3qYdc03vPeoRfS4YpxcccRB-ihzKxUe9okU7dHkGtprgj4OsKHRqBjQVLqqZMbr-da_oci0-abEYSFH3a2aMU6fLccvX1u_magXVVDrMp8_wZPPGmbJLdVr72R/s1600/030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqoBYaMMGXzbzZpJ0cSm3qYdc03vPeoRfS4YpxcccRB-ihzKxUe9okU7dHkGtprgj4OsKHRqBjQVLqqZMbr-da_oci0-abEYSFH3a2aMU6fLccvX1u_magXVVDrMp8_wZPPGmbJLdVr72R/s640/030.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />You win some and you lose some, right?

Fun Fabric Find

Sadly, my mom has gone home.  But while she was here we did some fabric shopping and I wanted to share a fun find.  The fabric - pictured be...

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Finally - Fridge Photos!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finally: photos of <a href="http://dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com/2011/02/we-can-buy-food-again.html">the new fridge</a>.   And, here is the whole story (click <a href="http://dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com/2011/02/we-can-buy-food-again.html">here</a> for the first half - you'll note some overlap.  It isn't that gripping a story so without overlap there would be a need for filler).  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our fridge just up & died (after painfully griping for more than a year - does your fridge heave and groan?)  I phoned around for service calls but learned this tidbit: Kenmore didn't actually produce appliances, they slapped their name on other brands.  So, various companies in town needed to know the model number in order to determine if they could even help (as many only serviced some of the fridges Kenmore re-branded).  I couldn't FIND the model number - I looked high & low.  In the end, I had to pay a Sears rep to come out.  Although the most expensive ($99 inspection), I had no choice.  What if I had just accidentally knocked something lose?  (Hubby was out of town).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, I paid $99 for the Sears rep to tell me the fridge compressor was dunzo.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKMHI50FhaCi8g7CRQ1MvkXGhGR1mjL0UFodx8nn4xD6EFqXnmmEhSijRlNNGwRu3SK403TyxoMGZNPdAcgMrpRFN_TtlLjNQ4T-3SlaUBfch_K5O1EWer_-poQTwztVSQkpKdcPhMqjYx/s1600/054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKMHI50FhaCi8g7CRQ1MvkXGhGR1mjL0UFodx8nn4xD6EFqXnmmEhSijRlNNGwRu3SK403TyxoMGZNPdAcgMrpRFN_TtlLjNQ4T-3SlaUBfch_K5O1EWer_-poQTwztVSQkpKdcPhMqjYx/s640/054.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our old, uninspiring fridge that possibly lead a longer life than us!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Lesson Learned</em>: the model number was under the kick plate - never would have looked there on my own!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHdjP33OHQlP1xYbmXCbgkbbow2a5_XqlgluS87QsPTPT5FhdxNQXQpHNU6ArTB1fcg2GNLvuDJDjII_P8pGM3cTz5G7IKgLSwh1VsHGsew23EAlxWUBADagEqZ554nTqIh8rHjhU2ors/s1600/058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHdjP33OHQlP1xYbmXCbgkbbow2a5_XqlgluS87QsPTPT5FhdxNQXQpHNU6ArTB1fcg2GNLvuDJDjII_P8pGM3cTz5G7IKgLSwh1VsHGsew23EAlxWUBADagEqZ554nTqIh8rHjhU2ors/s400/058.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After searching high and low, I found a fridge I loved.  It is practical, pretty & affordable.  Plus, I shopped local and scored a deal hundreds of dollars sweeter than at the Home Depot.  The actual fridge was cheaper at a local store, plus Home Depot charges extra for delivery & removal - not the case where I purchased the fridge.  Yay!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, here it is:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOOlIBD0bdZCuVpa4Xc6R3C7QWnfxW33OxBdMDOZnhI38QxHISYRNUHzPKpNqR8w7rhb88fQ2eRma7N-9JCgYWl7q2uF5aTXz4L2Zk1LC4BZ-9s4W9zKwJvIN9EPUjLqzXjmEmDDzsvxZ/s1600/037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCOOlIBD0bdZCuVpa4Xc6R3C7QWnfxW33OxBdMDOZnhI38QxHISYRNUHzPKpNqR8w7rhb88fQ2eRma7N-9JCgYWl7q2uF5aTXz4L2Zk1LC4BZ-9s4W9zKwJvIN9EPUjLqzXjmEmDDzsvxZ/s640/037.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kinda modern retro, right?</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is so pretty, we busted out the magnetic poetry kit!  (Didn't want to draw attention to the old one).  Plus, the living room view is sweeter too:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi497PspD650joU1t7bW8EqmGP94SRn3zKXDW89cSM1S2MKisBjyqx7FD_txo8LGnuwkAl6xZ3XCJDVi8Czuf6sgX_1fZP1lUJLJgkY-z1veNxUuBPjc4JdI3MirdjUa773BbT0I3lYPPjg/s1600/043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi497PspD650joU1t7bW8EqmGP94SRn3zKXDW89cSM1S2MKisBjyqx7FD_txo8LGnuwkAl6xZ3XCJDVi8Czuf6sgX_1fZP1lUJLJgkY-z1veNxUuBPjc4JdI3MirdjUa773BbT0I3lYPPjg/s640/043.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Another <em>Lesson Learned</em>: fridges are deeper now (as opposed to the 80s when our old fridge was born).  But although the depths are "standard," bring a measuring tape to the store.  This one is half an inch shallower than the rest, plus it doesn't have a handle - although it was labelled "standard depth".  These little differences mean we can actually open the door.  Yay!  Had I not been so careful, getting a snack from the fridge might have become much less fun.  Although - if I was willing to splurge on a high end appliance, I could find shallower fridges.  </div>

Finally - Fridge Photos!

Finally: photos of the new fridge .   And, here is the whole story (click here  for the first half - you'll note some overlap.  It isn...

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We Can Buy Food Again

Say "hello" to our new fridge.  The <a href="http://www.lg.com/ca_en/home-appliances/refrigerators/LG-top-freezer-refrigerator-LTN19315SW.jsp">LG LTN19315SW</a>.  <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="product-img-large" src="http://www.lg.com/ca_en/home-appliances/images/lg-refrigerators-LTN19315SW-front-large.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lg.com/ca_en/home-appliances/refrigerators/LG-top-freezer-refrigerator-LTN19315SW.jsp">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I bought it in the white, but its easier to see in the black:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="product-img-large" src="http://www.lg.com/ca_en/home-appliances/images/lg-refrigerators-LTN19315SB-front-large.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lg.com/ca_en/home-appliances/refrigerators/LG-top-freezer-refrigerator-LTN19315SB.jsp">Source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />It is goin' in here:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3dHVXXlu7KNCauaT5R4K2LsUvRWeNmzrTo0Hec4ms6VKtSoDxzg6eLZ0lUCUgS11UQUXQtu8kHfTO9ZT6uA_-QexY48XuiioUeG7RzczXfPtU_jsD3oEqDzX0iDSKu2uXYyuiXVV09w/s1600/P1060046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3dHVXXlu7KNCauaT5R4K2LsUvRWeNmzrTo0Hec4ms6VKtSoDxzg6eLZ0lUCUgS11UQUXQtu8kHfTO9ZT6uA_-QexY48XuiioUeG7RzczXfPtU_jsD3oEqDzX0iDSKu2uXYyuiXVV09w/s640/P1060046.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com/2010/11/kitchen-before-after.html">See more pictures here</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Gosh - if you ever shop for a fridge, don't wait until your current fridge dies.  Surprisingly, a fridge is not typically something you can bring home the same day.  <br /><br />Here's what I learned:<br /><ul><li>Super hard to find a modern looking fridge with a freezer on top (they are "out")</li><li>The fridge has to suit your purposes, not what is trendy</li><li>Shop around!  Prices <em>really</em> vary store to store</li><li>Big box stores sometimes have the "lowest" price because they don't include delivery or disposal of an old fridge</li><li>When Home Depot tells you it can't be done, tell them they are wrong</li></ul><br />I will save you the boring details of fridge shopping.  Found lots I wanted and couldn't afford, found lots I could afford but didn't want.  Found one I liked and we could afford.  I love the way the interior is laid out, it looks nice, the quality is good, and the price was right.  Home Depot told me I'd have to wait until March 21st and that every vendor would say the same.  I phoned every appliance store in town and the delivery times varied from next day to a month.  <br /><br />In the end, I went to <a href="http://corbeilelectro.com/?lang=en">Corbeil Appliances</a> where the fridge I wanted was $200 cheaper than Home Depot, plus delivery & removal of the dead fridge was free!  So, in the end I saved about $300.  Shocker, right?  And, I am getting the fridge delivered today (it is 1:00am - this counts as Friday).  Here's hoping the delivery is problem-free.  Seems too good to be true . . .<br /><br />I promise some new pics of the kitchen when the fridge is set up.     

We Can Buy Food Again

Say "hello" to our new fridge.  The LG LTN19315SW .  Source I bought it in the white, but its easier to see in the black: Source I...

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