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My Style Resolutions

<div align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;">I have been quoted in this month's issue of Canadian House and Home on my Style Resolutions for the new year.</span><img alt="" bordertarget="blank" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149877034061205682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-FMEAc3DfXAeEqnvIjVfeSGbF0whEEoZ6KRxQTrpJwn3FtirJ62fPde3D6aV0Y6aJN7qiIXzABm9fh6RB0rfhaIgaOBUts6jZEVPYO31hgwLIs97ozTZv1EM30QpmJ0Z6x8Z-X0MQWac/s400/scan0003.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" target="blank" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj88qV7EMS1l4VhTv4DZoKJouhn5gt35Ao8Hhb_MYsEEdX8UqXMQV2fDwx_jnlPLjaLvlviudFC4XqFBXFCoqSUFJP2Ad_KThGh74xVVz3XR59-zkUHDPiZbQk4gZeviwMznsWWmaSethk/s1600-h/Patricia+Gray+jan+2008.jpg" target="blank"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149876935276957858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj88qV7EMS1l4VhTv4DZoKJouhn5gt35Ao8Hhb_MYsEEdX8UqXMQV2fDwx_jnlPLjaLvlviudFC4XqFBXFCoqSUFJP2Ad_KThGh74xVVz3XR59-zkUHDPiZbQk4gZeviwMznsWWmaSethk/s400/Patricia+Gray+jan+2008.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong> Click on image for a larger view</strong></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:100%;">Thanks for all your supportive </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6842244027880136050&postID=6615637704781808339&isPopup=true" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff0000;">comments</span></a><span style="font-size:100%;">!! I plan to do more posts this year on how I use green and environmentally friendly products in my Interior Design for clients. It is such a timely concern and if we can each start in a small way in our own environments it can go a long way to doing something positive for our world that we all live in.</span></div>

My Style Resolutions

I have been quoted in this month's issue of Canadian House and Home on my Style Resolutions for the new year. Click on image for a larger viewThanks for all your supportive comments!! I plan to do more posts this year on how I use green and environmentally friendly products in my Interior Design for…

31Dec2007

Lucite Lamp - My Kitchen

<div align="left"><span style="font-size:100%;">This Lucite lamp is one of those <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">"Perfect"</span> Christmas Gifts. It was given to me by my girlfriend Linda. She always knows exactly what I want, sometimes better than I know. I have to clarify that we have know each other for many years and met at Design School. Yes she is an Interior Designer also. Who else would give me something so perfect for my new kitchen. She has been my guiding light on the renovation of my home. When I was unsure if I was making the right decisions, I always consulted with her for her expert opinion. When I was on the search for the perfect hardware for my kitchen cabinets, I stumbled upon Lucite handles. Although I loved them I needed her opinion. Luckily she loved them and they are now a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">fait</span></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">accompli</span></span> (see the bottom 2 pictures). This is the lamp she bought me to sit on my antique 19<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span></span> Century mahogany breakfast table to go with the Lucite theme. I don't know who was more excited as I unwrapped my Christmas gift - her or me!! Thanks Linda<br /></span><br /></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1yfyVjeI5QR-wTUg3SNzoMT9xU6Tw0Hp1BMF0BikI93KnVI5UdQ0FFid9luNL5ua_K8oLQYWzd-BlKdLc49FU5z_i6it0s72h2WWgl8dNrbWbC0gE3N1vUam48v0cWJ1hH4frUnWuyg/s1600-h/20071228_0071.JPG" target="blank"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149091742240804914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1yfyVjeI5QR-wTUg3SNzoMT9xU6Tw0Hp1BMF0BikI93KnVI5UdQ0FFid9luNL5ua_K8oLQYWzd-BlKdLc49FU5z_i6it0s72h2WWgl8dNrbWbC0gE3N1vUam48v0cWJ1hH4frUnWuyg/s400/20071228_0071.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" /></a> Lucite lamp on top of my 19<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span></span> Century English mahogany breakfast table with brass inlay.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKnfSUv7fvSQPFBzBKnjmTgviNFCGrwkEsPyDqHN2WcoptMHgXap3JtFAsUNgxrW7GVE_hJuhaWmRLmZYlZ3GGpIvWYm63XatiPAd2UKSY2gngN8hdxZoyg5HKv_0_YVq99VrEJe-d-Q/s1600-h/20071228_0070.JPG" target="blank"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149091570442113058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKnfSUv7fvSQPFBzBKnjmTgviNFCGrwkEsPyDqHN2WcoptMHgXap3JtFAsUNgxrW7GVE_hJuhaWmRLmZYlZ3GGpIvWYm63XatiPAd2UKSY2gngN8hdxZoyg5HKv_0_YVq99VrEJe-d-Q/s400/20071228_0070.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" /></a>My table is surrounded by my favourite chairs. The Louis XV <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Bergere</span></span> Chair I have had for 25 years. It has a down seat cushion with a 1/4" flange edge, and is covered (in it's 3rd reincarnation) in a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Scalmandre</span></span>' damask fabric. The shield back chair is Georgian.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149091905449562178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8iI7Vy9RpjWOpVTo67CfcuIWsqwJ-N4pzhmPJ3yc-4vxLLQHJpbve-5ee5qwR-km9xPWn8rqDYpK8OyfujJRYgojci3SpnN3AVh4PX0taxT3Y7L7ZiAKrhqNKIKDAPW8SFSgOWWq2Y94/s400/20071228_0076.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size:100%;">These are the Lucite handles gracing my pantry cabinets. My floors are 24" porcelain tile. I love it because it looks and feels like limestone without the hassles of limestone. Nicole, my little Yorkshire Terrier, and my grandsons like it because it is heated.<br /></span><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149091982758973522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmuoJ23U6h9-gmXQb1ZBaLKnAP-qya8SC01DD3bEnRKGiLW9Pl3ZVS8anhMdHFrC_ylAkPm0LrTnPE5PEk17YQCarP6AL3cfryHkK4lTYns1InLqLD4cWDfh_ZFn21GepnCwlkG5fGbvA/s400/20071228_0073.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" /> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Postscript Jan 8 2008</span><br />Thanks for all your <a href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6842244027880136050&postID=7766145684460295898&isPopup=true" target="blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">comments.</span></a> I will post more pictures of my Kitchen as when it is finished.</p><p></p>

Lucite Lamp - My Kitchen

This Lucite lamp is one of those "Perfect" Christmas Gifts. It was given to me by my girlfriend Linda. She always knows exactly what I want, sometimes better than I know. I have to clarify that we have know each other for many years and met at Design School. Yes she is an Interior Designer also. Who…

28Dec2007

Lucite Patio Bench

<div align="left"><span style="font-size:100%;">This is a fabulous new design for a lucite patio bench by the talented </span><a href="http://jordancappella.blogspot.com/2007/11/new-design.html" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff0000;">Jordan Capella </span></a><span style="font-size:100%;">in LA. What makes this bench perfect for outdoors is the lucite base and the fabric it is upholstered in, which is a solution dyed acrylic. Many companies are now carrying this type of fabric. I love the modern and fun way in which Jordan has used lucite to create his latest design. Good work Jordan!!</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:100%;">For a previous post where I have featured Jordan's work click </span><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/2007/08/jordan-cappella-collection.html" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;">here.</span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><br /></div><div align="right"></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149068746985902098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfCI_U18Jwc0GAl8pyBCuo8-mQSre3_lYNeZ61QcA9rosrW11Ye5uuYyFvQXLl6ZFl_0cH0TYgCROEwnfmBSalsuAxymsSgg5rHTUxRJXFMZHMCUheobLK5kjHP5q6Otz0p5EZzsSeA0/s400/bench2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6q14CrrET2R_jXe8r4aOR-Cmbo-qmemmld5oYe7uZkAKUFVExf07Tec1ZFWI7H3uMma3m_FXl_EB8ne_gJ3fAgYbbsb14RJUU8DVGHDI2emPCsoecwBQq3x3Lx9cCKxidkzy61WUldKc/s1600-h/bench.jpg" target="blank"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149068669676490754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6q14CrrET2R_jXe8r4aOR-Cmbo-qmemmld5oYe7uZkAKUFVExf07Tec1ZFWI7H3uMma3m_FXl_EB8ne_gJ3fAgYbbsb14RJUU8DVGHDI2emPCsoecwBQq3x3Lx9cCKxidkzy61WUldKc/s400/bench.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div align="right"><span style="font-size:100%;">Check out the following web-sites for some companies that carry solution dyed acrylic fabrics for outdoor living. Tip: I sometimes use this type of fabric for indoor upholstery as it is very durable and cleanable. </span></div><div align="right"><span style="font-size:100%;">Good for use in high traffic areas with kids and pets.</span></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.kravet.com/search/fabresults.asp?Code=FAB&brand=Kravet+Soleil-Kravet+Soleil&Price=All&Page=1&x=20&y=30" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;">Kravet Soleil </span></a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.perennialsfabrics.com/index.php" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;">Perennials Fabrics</span></a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.scalamandre.com/collect/collection_room/collection_roomframe.htm" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;">Scalamandre Island Cloth Collection </span></a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.luludk.com/out00.htm" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;">Lulu DK Fabrics</span></a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.seacloth.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;">Seacloth </span></a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.sunbrella.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;">Sunbrella </span></a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.weatherwize.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;">Weatherwize </span></a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.alaxifabrics.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;">Alaxi Fabrics </span></a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.nomiinc.com/outdoor.html" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;">Nomi Fabrics</span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></div>

Lucite Patio Bench

This is a fabulous new design for a lucite patio bench by the talented Jordan Capella in LA. What makes this bench perfect for outdoors is the lucite base and the fabric it is upholstered in, which is a solution dyed acrylic. Many companies are now carrying this type of fabric. I love the modern and…

27Dec2007

Merry Christmas to One and All

Merry Christmas to One and All

This is a picture of Inigo, my client Elizabeth's beautiful son.…

24Dec2007

2008 Your Best Year Yet - Write it Down Make it Happen

<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Write-Down-Make-Happen-Knowing/dp/0684850028/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1198385259&sr=8-1" target="blank"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160056171936689010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-clNvQAcn0L312tFWozeTo3bkflSdqH33cLc-PIkao0P2cmZT8xxCnjbIfG6iY2Xf1prMNKsf6_ogZTKXOsTSYkJ9qX8sQxvAdhx1-NYZnRfZTbxA2fsC2_YuSVxdhrsNaLM4vv36tfg/s400/write+it+down.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Write-Down-Make-Happen-Knowing/dp/0684850028/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1198383904&sr=8-1"></a><span style="font-size:100%;">For those of you wanting to get a head start on making 2008 Your Best Year Yet. I highly recommend this book - </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Write-Down-Make-Happen-Knowing/dp/0684850028/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1198385259&sr=8-1" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;">Write It Down, Make It Happen </span></a><span style="font-size:100%;">. I am deliciously writing in my new </span><a href="http://www.moleskineus.com/ruledpocket.html" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;">Moleskin</span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"> notebook with my yellow </span><a href="http://www.lamyusa.com/safari.html" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;">Lamy</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> fountain pen all the wonderful things I want to happen in my world in the New Year. Make 2008 your "Best Year Yet" by getting clear about what you want to happen.</span><br /></div></span><br /><br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5147023565163925442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5AGpKf1u41OP2TVkAuBXydiTNaLkJ3OJGll8LW1MookKZg8X9-fZ7l9Np00sTTnmd8VyS-emshifx28V79cXmaPqNrDMip040nkzGRcASxihCQ3wdn5KpQjY4gUNCGbuLc_flBIy4hPY/s400/moleskin.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5147023689717977042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzxNYZ9ESaKTRnMqiVe7L3L_40_zCjcjaCGjq8XSeFzBnQz3TzId2io8YTsyyVjHm9mmemoCQx_as_V7ZKoBWEqW3q-xsXALnBbisy0_gE84Z8z-jlXAlyBnvOaw9UdHSVXBImzrey7o4/s400/lamy+fountain+pen.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> </div></div></div></div><br /><p><em><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>Update Dec 27 2007<br /></strong>A reader has just informed me that there is a Blog devoted to the "Moleskin.<br />If you are so inclined you can check it out </span></em><a href="http://www.moleskinerie.com/" target="blank"><em><span style="font-size:100%;">here.</span></em></a></p></div></div>

2008 Your Best Year Yet - Write it Down Make it Happen

For those of you wanting to get a head start on making 2008 Your Best Year Yet. I highly recommend this book - Write It Down, Make It Happen . I am deliciously writing in my new Moleskin notebook with my yellow Lamy fountain pen all the wonderful things I want to happen in my world in the New Year. …

22Dec2007

Red Inspiration for Christmas 2007

<div align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;">Christmas is by far my favourite time of year. <em></em>It is the time of year that I am stimulated both emotionally and visually.<em> I love</em> the decorations, the lights, the spirit of giving and receiving, and most of all this time of year makes me attracted to the color red more than any other time of the year. So in the spirit of the season and the mood I am in, following are some of my favourite red rooms and objects of decor. <span style="color:#ff0000;">I wish to you all a season filled with the spirit of love, happiness and time spent with family and friends.</span></span><br /><br /></div><div align="right"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAleBDUTaMWktdg2yVT9Zj_WsrDumlm_RTCSXeF-ryWIYlETR2H4DT6hxRHn11etw1nfjAcX3jsghq7ZeKdtuiGxM0RSF3GyzYv3NNxB-C0XbSi2ZU5OxrGc_bpuT4HBg4epMWdiNsddE/s1600-h/Brian+McCarthy+Elle+Decor+Dec+07.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144714277212983154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAleBDUTaMWktdg2yVT9Zj_WsrDumlm_RTCSXeF-ryWIYlETR2H4DT6hxRHn11etw1nfjAcX3jsghq7ZeKdtuiGxM0RSF3GyzYv3NNxB-C0XbSi2ZU5OxrGc_bpuT4HBg4epMWdiNsddE/s400/Brian+McCarthy+Elle+Decor+Dec+07.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">What a great use of a modern stripe on a traditional chair and the other <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">touches</span> of red in the room echoed in the roman shade and flowers.</span></div><div align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Brian McCarthy Elle Decor Dec 2007</span></span></div><div align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;"></div></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144712524866326354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs46xnMHnp8CgpKXndF6TcoX9qKOCosec5Ng2IHnO4hvZCkz4AX9ArQYzbUUvrxEHMssRynxeAhN1VmcJ-bJx7JoWSyJArkG9qFeGg54YulUW35morbn0IaKpSu1LUyp4rbw9fUKLGgDg/s400/world+of+interiors+4+07+james+mortimer.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">What about just one touch of red in your room in a wonderful and ornate mirror frame?</span></div><div align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">World of Interiors March 2007 James Mortimer</span><br /></div></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144707602833804882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIpTJrfllNTO-iS6IRVR_RASdaSE1B8hXXZorGxkoLh77ILPEjCnDr0v5QMN7DFstsqYxLPanBZgBphkJUmq766ONAneDrJg_CN-TqXBJ_CO_vXqW-SZJVatC6Q6_MNawNFFcKmcCHyM/s400/nymag.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">My favourite Interior Designer, Albert Hadley in front of his famous red bulletin board</span></p><div align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144709346590527154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRF03Gt1peVqUXcfflHyrz9pkKN2gm_nacvFEPpB3VYBr7YUrfGKpavmgIy8lzcWvjxdLobNTHFMzc3R1pkSaKX6wmvbhdqLjAyrp2kHYKym2AuHWMGEkmnKnoTy841Tc3wObqIf2k_W0/s400/Suzanne+Rheinstein+red+felt+door.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><span style="font-size:85%;">A door covered in red felt that I adore by the fabulous Suzanne <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Rheinstein</span></span></span></div><div align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error"></span></span><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144707714502954594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqNiMGwz9kTmTGS-40Jby6fps1uUj7Hk7PMUu7mhDupdCRX8IBQGseA1_79YKhwwGdXtvK3MxYZndsnuC8akjzAzwRNZR2Y14ned03jmu_nTTp86e7sVU1lhqaeK7aRU88-ezPq4ixeg/s400/Ward+Denton+and+Christopher+Gardner+elle+decor+2002+via+peak.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;">A masterful use of red in this room. The touches of black in the bureau, art frames and accessories ground the space and act like punctuation marks. </span></div><div align="right"><span style="font-size:78%;">Ward <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Denton</span></span> and Christopher Gardner Elle Decor 2002 via <a href="http://thepeakofchic.blogspot.com/">Peak of Chic</a></span></div><div align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="right"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144706636466163234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfVM_WLbGYSkeA8itsRyfAbReRiEORNFxyDy_dg-HFdKe5b1gvlSw8vuzr97-ddzgq123I9ORfhE1u1G6bPR9qFs7XBT69w5JmhO9z32jO4McKvbIfUs-SY_ZfXVd69NPOBxVDD7t9EY/s400/stefanidis.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><div align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;">The name John <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Stefanidis</span></span> says it all. A brilliant combining of checks and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">geometrics</span></span> in this monochromatic color scheme. And the dimensions of the room are so grand...to have the space to float a table in the center of the room. A perfect place to pile stacks of books.</span></div><div align="right"><span style="font-size:78%;">John <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Stefanidis</span></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144710600720977650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5brd1dgO7_C3ykUgx1MwZmfzjJ4_H-SZCl0gR_gbsyJB3CG6Zsig3fzWyAEVEgWHD85Iq5wKuaUjdB-mXMIA2iYRdaXFpUCkWxAcdOeX3ImHk9jZwyQxybqu6QdJDEAHp9_Iq5EmGap4/s400/Richard+Mishaan+Elle+Decor++June+07.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">A classic Chinese Bamboo chair painted bright shiny red is complimented perfectly with the matching red trim on the draperies.<br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;">Richard <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Mishaan</span></span> Elle Decor June 2007<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144706224149302770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihY5HPcn-KUTGGfayyr9D1-3-DNum6WstI0X9umibn9A4fTsGtykBQT0tEO_HHh9W2nK2ZksDNAk7ZxhfDY4gajZ5PV6keAijH32oNfj1dUetY3MQ6AEgcRzo-EaMP37qk1Le4QRfCwCU/s400/girl+meets+glamour+6+sept+24+07.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Check out the red piping on this sofa and the detail on the skirt, and of course you all know my fixation with zebra carpets. </span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Martyn Lawrence-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Bullard</span> via <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/">Cote <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">de</span> Texas </a><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144706511912111634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSapv2tQ8Bbh0CSG6njPAd51wcV7LLtxzSHT_B65Ce9qoRCWFtrKpIiHDHbe7HUtt7kJZRimXMNitap4rdctFnWwLoWTQmQR88CF3zX8x757lIw8tGepmXfeYPcRSvjH5EEVEUOEtks5w/s400/Snap19.bmp" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span> <span style="font-size:85%;">I love this beautiful ornate <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">armoire</span></span> juxtaposed with the clean lines of the contemporary chair. And of course the well photographed coffee table book - Cabinet of Natural Curiosities. 2007 might well be dubbed as the year of Red Coral and this book may go down in the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Guinness</span> World Book of Records as the most photographed book.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:0;"></span><span style="font-size:78%;"></span>Picture source unknown<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_AuTFwVndhhFoYRIo6aYwmocCGNgL3d_c6svck54mVYoH4UP338aZtHLLlK6J_ESCVR3jblMmGqMeFuIghTs1_XsF6byD-BtR78bFcPEQRNWsJZKuTp3wp0ytIdtYJs4ag3P1NsR1V1E/s1600-h/elle+decor+nov+2006.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144708311503408770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_AuTFwVndhhFoYRIo6aYwmocCGNgL3d_c6svck54mVYoH4UP338aZtHLLlK6J_ESCVR3jblMmGqMeFuIghTs1_XsF6byD-BtR78bFcPEQRNWsJZKuTp3wp0ytIdtYJs4ag3P1NsR1V1E/s400/elle+decor+nov+2006.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Everything is perfection in this room. My favourite chairs by Phillip Stark-The Ghost Chair</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Elle Decor Nov 2006<br /></span><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144710347317907170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga9xSHLCHT16NYxUqN7yqTBQUUaIgfkk0_QXzPbMjqe9ckeI9OTS3iZ8ZyXRncMCn6w_NxIVVVib4HSufGf74DSfRLUZeWGUM5R8qdQApV8OHn4fvMsiWwjA05hjvybAm3GH_FXI8KkVg/s320/gasl_stools_05.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> Another classic chair by <a href="http://bertoiastudio.com/">Harry <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Bertoia</span></span> </a>shown with a red leather cushion. A 1950's Chair <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">designed</span> for the Knoll Group<br /><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzoU_amQ0zJjgENtO8qucda_cnOfC8VfyGppvc6xvDdek3xMLdG76PF1JlKxPzxc6MLkAyA4fKJsVU1712N5CAlv6jlkQ2W0zlTGUl0JLSGHoEHDuzi72HoPNEqVNZzBOozuxZVgjTFgg/s1600-h/hermes_balcons.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144706108185185762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzoU_amQ0zJjgENtO8qucda_cnOfC8VfyGppvc6xvDdek3xMLdG76PF1JlKxPzxc6MLkAyA4fKJsVU1712N5CAlv6jlkQ2W0zlTGUl0JLSGHoEHDuzi72HoPNEqVNZzBOozuxZVgjTFgg/s400/hermes_balcons.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> When I saw these dishes while driving by, in a window display at the Hermes store, I was so taken with them that I circled the block to find a parking spot and went into the store to check them out. What is there not to like about anything that Hermes does?</span></div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144705554134404514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCyKYSHx_kna9B01GzqdHITxhinJ2IycGTHipNUtXsme-w_D_6ksmJr8kuz-4nG7zha4ulxXYBq5PeoHrqOuO9iTgT24PthABAhcDm0MznOWMVo6fAy8y3nzEg0Z5UV_0KUUDNKd7P4I/s320/neptune+light+vaughandesigns+com.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">How cool would this be hanging in an entry foyer? </span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Neptune lantern by Vaughan Designs.com</span><br /><br /></div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglD1zY_3DSSH_RB099YqtPOcnwYH60KWwwRGwE98wOk_vRxa3WmwOOGPhuwnWU-9EXbZuqApE3hHe8KYraLGI_fNi6W3YeQ2AT9BSmXfYVe7Gce5fy2up0b9rmcudywh-yfpzkxkXSwN0/s1600-h/vincente+wolf+for+ralph+pucci.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144705627148848562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglD1zY_3DSSH_RB099YqtPOcnwYH60KWwwRGwE98wOk_vRxa3WmwOOGPhuwnWU-9EXbZuqApE3hHe8KYraLGI_fNi6W3YeQ2AT9BSmXfYVe7Gce5fy2up0b9rmcudywh-yfpzkxkXSwN0/s320/vincente+wolf+for+ralph+pucci.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">A lacquered & stainless table by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Vincente</span></span> Wolfe for Ralph <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Pucci</span>.net </span></span><br /><br /><div><div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk45iWaoJaBdW16cbo8IN8pD2TRjh7tsxqDm7v1eQVkUHmC241nta0yJT4N6bGBt8acNzjFE2qolo6ntLyowS6gTVjea4l4bRwEm0wpargri1zrGb3RZXU4MDEdmCoqrwritkKDv5xU9k/s1600-h/gumps+lacquer.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144705425285385602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk45iWaoJaBdW16cbo8IN8pD2TRjh7tsxqDm7v1eQVkUHmC241nta0yJT4N6bGBt8acNzjFE2qolo6ntLyowS6gTVjea4l4bRwEm0wpargri1zrGb3RZXU4MDEdmCoqrwritkKDv5xU9k/s320/gumps+lacquer.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Red lacquered candle sticks from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Gumps</span>.com</span></span><br /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145478369074810770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnhUdRogHbTaMe1-LFVHqx6doWoZ4k-6b2PCBpEF2EB1H2oCkDuhN36_8PIglgds1D0iMUONH9-G8s85NzHhAefF2ycl6KIuK7wSaWj4DvsbYZ5MTvHGKstciacOXQvEmq8VDEk8w2VSo/s320/John+Hutton+Touche+sofa.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><span style="font-size:85%;">And last but not least my favourite sofa of the year designed by the late John Hutton and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">appropriately</span> named the "Touche Sofa". Available through David Sutherland Showrooms</span> </div><div></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>A Merry Merry Christmas to one and to all !<br /></strong></span></div><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong></strong></span></div><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong></strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#333333;">Click <a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/search/label/Color">here</a> to see other posts on Color</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>

Red Inspiration for Christmas 2007

Christmas is by far my favourite time of year. It is the time of year that I am stimulated both emotionally and visually. I love the decorations, the lights, the spirit of giving and receiving, and most of all this time of year makes me attracted to the color red more than any other time of the year…

18Dec2007

A Merry Red Christmas Eve

<span style="font-size:85%;">I am planning my virtual outfit to wear on Christmas Eve. This year has been very special and there is alot to celebrate and to be thank-ful for. Red seems appropriate and just feels right for this time of year. In a perfect world this is what I would love to have in my closet and jewellery chest. What do you think? </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipNdqhVxhFEJ_IkWZZ9evKDX1OvsNhGYdlca71ByKmxiY6FBiQ7txACeMye_VkHuZJUDSzGJsp72Ev0KXM056ZTud0uBPev84OjQdUHDFwP70-t3w-Gdx5ozTkiPgOgsqRXvbB-tkrG-Q/s1600-h/scan0002.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144450763789503810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipNdqhVxhFEJ_IkWZZ9evKDX1OvsNhGYdlca71ByKmxiY6FBiQ7txACeMye_VkHuZJUDSzGJsp72Ev0KXM056ZTud0uBPev84OjQdUHDFwP70-t3w-Gdx5ozTkiPgOgsqRXvbB-tkrG-Q/s400/scan0002.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSksCKjdVIffPdZSjKtNeFuAKE8riA_6ZyIs93WPEphZQrq0GD5IqK4pf4GdT1-zrW4nKM6YnOkFGZ2W1vKR6joWub4D9KjNc9G4DpU4WAit_5NxQIBPVNvs3lisoRg_hbVYA7gUHeCc/s1600-h/scan0002.jpg"></a>Lida Baday silk skirt & Donna Karen turtle neck<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144453886230728034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3NWW4d5jxLgOJdHnh87bHlKKfdamfaD9ureottfrb3Ue-zyd9z2nUcJxgTKe2e-PrIgaDuOI-cM4XnoZwNI953ZJ7pS_phqWhBkOfMsMv6tMSrKMnaLvBBHZxz42y8UxQ-O1pysozOU/s320/cartier+18K+white+gold+%26+rubies.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><span style="font-size:85%;">Cartier "Le Basier du Dragon" 18K white gold & ruby earrings based on Art Deco style. The lucky thread is tied, as when making a wish.</span><br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144448538996444466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0a0KcJNB3wkUK0ht-DqhFy7pUvKnY09OWHsHzkAfBuduiw78-cCah36okuqrc1t0y_9lpZE0s9N6aAFDatQH3sJ2n8UZNqLqdzHCCUcCyfwgIPTaAHxzwk_Y6hBy9ub5y_8y8kR3Bp9Y/s400/Manolo+Blahnik+shiny+red+sequin+pumps+with+satin+piping.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Manolo Blahnik shiny red sequin heels trimmed with satin piping.</span><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yylGcJydJcNZUYPSKaE-nTTDl3sdQlPCxm-n9Utm8xkXTg8ITs74BHtogh-xlxjUewDvID5hToKsHGQ9iFiZPBnO1mwuVIfLYYthT3YaUI78dYS-DZQMFXLVM0bgwmBXjsYmtYynxh4/s1600-h/cartier+ring.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144371989794327778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yylGcJydJcNZUYPSKaE-nTTDl3sdQlPCxm-n9Utm8xkXTg8ITs74BHtogh-xlxjUewDvID5hToKsHGQ9iFiZPBnO1mwuVIfLYYthT3YaUI78dYS-DZQMFXLVM0bgwmBXjsYmtYynxh4/s320/cartier+ring.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Cartier Ruby & Diamond Ring</span><br /><div><br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144372062808771826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTjL272GEWz3umqDoi_cmrBqMVvbIk3C4Ec0PyFmZZ3tJVd6mv9Mqts8r7fne42sz7LSFZi3e7hWXujz6NVM7ia-mxwGpDnZ3DIuMZvwN_x_JAl5deeueADk5HInRLBlkhDykG7Q3YSUw/s320/cartier.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <span style="font-size:85%;">Cartier Classic Diamond Watch with red crocodile strap</span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjO5VxgGc4rjQRrKWXJN1AFKCALmug9wfKdDS4xjxfejmSjBeObPzBn0tpDLNl4VzolTkY-rvPdp970FvqhKUCBRTlSJdL_EoVNkeJTD4D98QBSHlCjFPW2dJ2mDAGISGAmfA1NpzVSi4/s1600-h/cartier+fragrance.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144371869535243458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjO5VxgGc4rjQRrKWXJN1AFKCALmug9wfKdDS4xjxfejmSjBeObPzBn0tpDLNl4VzolTkY-rvPdp970FvqhKUCBRTlSJdL_EoVNkeJTD4D98QBSHlCjFPW2dJ2mDAGISGAmfA1NpzVSi4/s320/cartier+fragrance.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">And to finish off the outfit Cartier Delices Perfume</span> </div><div></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Sweet dreams of a Merry <span style="color:#ff0000;">Red</span> Christmas</strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">For another post on colorful Red for the Holiday Season visit </span></em><a href="http://vanessareynoso.blogspot.com/2007/12/touch-of-red_15.html"><em><span style="color:#000000;">Me, Myself & I</span></em></a></span></div></div></div>

A Merry Red Christmas Eve

I am planning my virtual outfit to wear on Christmas Eve. This year has been very special and there is alot to celebrate and to be thank-ful for. Red seems appropriate and just feels right for this time of year. In a perfect world this is what I would love to have in my closet and jewellery chest. W…

15Dec2007

White Flowers for a White Christmas

<div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">There's something about white flowers at Christmas that I like better than at any other time of the year.<br />HAPPY WEEKEND & HAPPY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING</span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9lwr5latMQQl11U1Bsq5ED_jOAhSQ0m_8TeTk1eF2IW4zAuLiq3PqCxrw9ZdskNUr4YmUjrUrXtkMm-5rNXA9xQ9VXJHVMn4lbXD-FnwfvYTrMiZ9vx6wA5_5clGb2C2Xgh3R1mre7EE/s1600-h/scan0003.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143740002536590450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9lwr5latMQQl11U1Bsq5ED_jOAhSQ0m_8TeTk1eF2IW4zAuLiq3PqCxrw9ZdskNUr4YmUjrUrXtkMm-5rNXA9xQ9VXJHVMn4lbXD-FnwfvYTrMiZ9vx6wA5_5clGb2C2Xgh3R1mre7EE/s400/scan0003.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143744181539769506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZemLafIvzOgeR9ziVYmmK6kC6-iVUdEMoDt4jiYtQftna7jSc8dkUrLGZXLN_hM7zz-8UUnYVhNns9DtpG41PdgM7eIdUMRulWcMIVi4n5HG-ET5RXF19PhoTHljEyYccRVuWKojkKs/s400/scan0001.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /></div>

White Flowers for a White Christmas

There's something about white flowers at Christmas that I like better than at any other time of the year.HAPPY WEEKEND & HAPPY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING …

14Dec2007

Best Present

Best Present

"The spirit of Christmas lies in the beauty and innocence of youth"This is from Pink Wallpaper...a picture of her daughter…

13Dec2007

Work in progress - Master Bedroom

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142880697454895010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3EH7i6e9mwaJfoVVpCQOvuTa9icLlmxGx0pO1AI2CmA30RLUGcwiQj_E0js4PL6BNWlVO69o-gT56lA75djNJTJXsOQo1Ec7jPCyUbfMxmVvOyQ_HIzMqb7jl_r2jv5jmI0gSA62KcQ/s400/Patron+Saint+Bridge+2007+30+x+48+in+Gretchen+Gammell.bmp" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <div><div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Patron Saint Bridge 30" x 48"<br /><br /></div></span><div align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;">This is a piece of artwork just purchased for a client's home .</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> The artist is </span><a href="http://www.gretchengammell.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Gretchen Gammell</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">. I particularly </span></div><div align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;">like </span><span style="font-size:85%;">her newest work which is a whimsical tribute to the "transitions and narratives of modern female life".<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3LgSOXoRipj9AlFQ7o5oYQFFHoLLKXrVDawdGK_n-PC4RuZrJAkCGx6gcAH1Vqi07HXoUzHAVeSMKfWjDqAQWKQ3X5rA6m3ylvRB6w8DL80rX6sqVfPBmD6SBSeulwzrWBfiDc1MW4Ac/s1600-h/Jamie++Young+birch+bark+table+lamp+chocolate+taffeta+shade.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142898405605056482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3LgSOXoRipj9AlFQ7o5oYQFFHoLLKXrVDawdGK_n-PC4RuZrJAkCGx6gcAH1Vqi07HXoUzHAVeSMKfWjDqAQWKQ3X5rA6m3ylvRB6w8DL80rX6sqVfPBmD6SBSeulwzrWBfiDc1MW4Ac/s320/Jamie++Young+birch+bark+table+lamp+chocolate+taffeta+shade.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a> She uses a muted palette and languid, girlish characters. It is going to hang over the bed in the Master Bedroom on a concrete wall. The draperies are going to be full length silvery gray taffeta silk which will compliment the concrete wall. The bedding will be all white with throw cushions in a bright pink </span><a href="http://www.designersguild.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Designers Guild </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">fabric to pick out the color of the flowers in the dress in the artwork. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58-DLKZU26ugvtT3HuoiCsytbDaojApiOX0vheWBoQrNIESh81CU69EUAD0Wa9sua7V1zc0eFDd_xQgpUVpWiq5F7vBtzVp4hq4xG6nS2pk_XmVcJZFEI2NKJZaA1ludC75Xa2RdsCno/s1600-h/Jamie++Young+birch+bark+table+lamp+chocolate+taffeta+shade.jpg"></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I found really cool lamps for the bedside tables. The bases are covered in birch bark and the shades are chocolate taffeta and sit on a clear lucite base.<br /><br /></span><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3LgSOXoRipj9AlFQ7o5oYQFFHoLLKXrVDawdGK_n-PC4RuZrJAkCGx6gcAH1Vqi07HXoUzHAVeSMKfWjDqAQWKQ3X5rA6m3ylvRB6w8DL80rX6sqVfPBmD6SBSeulwzrWBfiDc1MW4Ac/s1600-h/Jamie++Young+birch+bark+table+lamp+chocolate+taffeta+shade.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></a></div><div></div><div></div></div></div>

Work in progress - Master Bedroom

Patron Saint Bridge 30" x 48"This is a piece of artwork just purchased for a client's home . The artist is Gretchen Gammell. I particularly like her newest work which is a whimsical tribute to the "transitions and narratives of modern female life". She uses a muted palette and languid, girlish char…

12Dec2007

The Soul of Interior Design

<div align="right"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJudf3biW5PBxyYI8G6ZSdzlrnqCvy6Hj1URAKqcVIhIZh8-kjDYV90bkXl4Vnvc2r7YMWBmhPrw9fp1ZboHqhuGG5H9MS3kDpVHGQG1a0BgGXyHir2nbYZlTaOrNBltE_vkxYSFRj6Y/s1600-h/Frank%252BRoop%252Binterior%252B8.jpg" target="blank"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142023215824183138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJudf3biW5PBxyYI8G6ZSdzlrnqCvy6Hj1URAKqcVIhIZh8-kjDYV90bkXl4Vnvc2r7YMWBmhPrw9fp1ZboHqhuGG5H9MS3kDpVHGQG1a0BgGXyHir2nbYZlTaOrNBltE_vkxYSFRj6Y/s1600/Frank%252BRoop%252Binterior%252B8.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" target="blank" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">I have just come across a wonderful Blog </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Nunu Pepe</span><span style="font-size:100%;">, written by a South African artist, interior decorator & product designer. I was particularily struck by her post "</span><a href="http://nunupepe.blogspot.com/2007/11/touch-of-blue.html" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;">Touch of Blue" </span></a><span style="font-size:100%;">and I have taken the liberty of reprinting the following to share with you as it touches a cord deep inside of me. I believe that your surroundings effect your world and everything you do. We may not be conscious of this, but on a deeper level life is better when we are happy in our homes. </span><a href="http://www.interiordesignquotes.com/william-morris.html" target="blank"><span style="font-size:100%;">William Morris </span></a><span style="font-size:100%;">was quoted as saying "Have nothing in your homes that is not useful or beautiful." So in the spirit and soul of beautiful interiors.....enjoy.<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#66cccc;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><em>"When you realise that a beautiful interior has very little to do with objects and a whole lot to do with spirit, general well being and upliftment you find the soul of interior design. If you have respect for your surroundings and everything has it's perfect place you interact with your world differently you carry yourself differently. My father used to say that the state of your surroundings is the state of your mind. (My bedroom was usually a mess at this point)Look around your home, let your home be the foundation of your aspiration!!"</em></span><br /></span></span><br /><div align="right"></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142028236640952178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKb0yTzSBzqacKurTwb_5-sDOXp2wDwSWhYPLpvLYBrUE-VJMqhmauSS6INHqjCPnBfhlakznuD46cHwT_J0lFEbUnCXHD7xbWwhOUUGNYTstWxBa5ZvrGMmC9YSxwk1iho73FM0FZcIs/s400/photo-7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" target="blank" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142028425619513218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbtBXf1_twavwCfK6ha5Z-B3cdA8JaXXnATK29ThCvaWrQanGIAOe6QbkWzvBVxUpwuECdLZSve9EqMidVSvyW1BoWoB-7SWLk0n56DuQNit0j4227KL4uF68owyzMV0XNvXFBXugjZqI/s1600/photo-8.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" target="blank" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photos </span><span style="font-size:78%;">Frank Roop Interiors</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"> Patricia Gray writes about Interior Design inspirations, emerging trends, and the world of Design. <br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;">While you're here, <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/patriciagrayincblogspot">subscribe to this feed</a> so you don't miss out. </span></p></div>

The Soul of Interior Design

I have just come across a wonderful Blog Nunu Pepe, written by a South African artist, interior decorator & product designer. I was particularily struck by her post "Touch of Blue" and I have taken the liberty of reprinting the following to share with you as it touches a cord deep inside of me. I be…

11Dec2007

Chic White Bedrooms

<div align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;">Nothing is more chic or timeless than WHITE ON WHITE in a bedroom. I grew up in a white bedroom and I can still remember the quality of light that came through my white curtains as the morning sun was rising. Using white in a room can make it have surprising depth - I use several shades of white to bring out the architectural details in a room, or I layer the space with strong forms in different tones and textures of white and then use some strong contrasts to outline and bring the white into focus. Also every room no matter what colors are being used can benefit from a touch of black. Some of my favourite whites I use are are from </span><a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Benjamin Moore </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">- Cloud White, Simply White, Ballet White, Designer White. Not every white is snow white. Try using: ivory, cream, antique white, and palest beige, blue and yellow.<br /></span><br /></div><p align="right"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQFWZ8S8hCpQ_Kw0N2lWKBp3UIBhHZZ63UJbgTGiZCpU0v8ZFcjqNHph-OQbzx4b7pfZnTdz7XxH3VoHxzGEZHSXNx26_x6hmr7nyUV923yypP1ToB8ruCtDywS3Y7aYbXhcMlQIKHbg/s1600-h/Thomas+Pheasant+040713de_067_b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141686529042882338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQFWZ8S8hCpQ_Kw0N2lWKBp3UIBhHZZ63UJbgTGiZCpU0v8ZFcjqNHph-OQbzx4b7pfZnTdz7XxH3VoHxzGEZHSXNx26_x6hmr7nyUV923yypP1ToB8ruCtDywS3Y7aYbXhcMlQIKHbg/s400/Thomas+Pheasant+040713de_067_b.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> I like the way that <a href="http://www.thomaspheasant.com/">Thomas Pheasant </a>has treated this bedroom architecturally.<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">The wrap around tufted low headboard creates a unified feeling to a room that has angled walls.<br /></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141684768106290898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfDsNGFn5C5xHHUuj897AR_Z6aPWiwNz_NeM3GSIc12VqWn_2cbC8aSN6nVmyYliGpI_KNe9-kVQiXyp-RsRncid24U_VZfQ6PzPBbtSUIaezLgLZ0a_NPta5C6zfMGv9-JCfNSeUzTo/s400/met+home5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.vicentewolfassociates.com/index_.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Vincente</span> Wolf </a>is a master at juxtaposition.<br />His signature element in all of his rooms is a large over sized mirror, usually resting on the floor.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141684871185506018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQ28VM38F3PPbAivsBU55w5r9pyyfTW2xRcWybzH4DdIqvNi3z9q-l0iL_NXIgH6tsZbixlc8WG0-oYA6y4NPoWjrLRgI8ubauieRjVfpnqBFYDCa3LZHVs-DaqfvjARPDPIqpEx2zM4/s400/nancycorzine03.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></p><p align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;">This is <a href="http://www.nancycorzine.com/">Nancy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Corzine's</span> </a>very elegant bedroom.<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">The mirrored screen creates a lively play of light and images.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141675392192683410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS02bT2mhg89-f7ajGlVpmH9hXAPwbOQrSsm9gAYSckCrVjr-HGWMjhPlkoD0XVv5ms8s-FDeIYXvsot5PqcMeyWv1xOXkvzihZJ3xBDh2b5sqxnFP-ts9fZCM34mFq7C4T9li3I0T5t0/s400/Contemp_CecillFran_S1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></p><p align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;">Super <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Luxe</span> by <a href="http://www.albertopinto.com/1.aspx">Alberto Pinto</a>.<br />I like the layering of the padded headboard on a padded wall.</span> </p><p align="right"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141683977832308370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEw0tKchzML_cG6Ej8n4cEEGSuRWgDK606vOxpP7tKJWRZu5XqIFRCsMF4S83j84FAPaAJhm4WY-hKbFJDrKBvw056HGwb-EUFpItkZ8sAoOVG9oaqXUqKpT4_OaME-UpWQLyb-DdXrk8/s400/antonia+hutt.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><span style="font-size:85%;">Fun & whimsy by <a href="http://www.antoniahutt.com/">Antonia <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Hutt</span> </a></span></p><p align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141684192580673186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71TSzcIpkb9_RfuVNNsOBPuC7-pZ9mqwPiLSjQru3J7lMPr2HKbdhdeGgb1MXcKwklLb9lRdO3cOPjGSjwmweS1EzqzcYkkcSYDudOV9fm2OGsLlUEzvExiSEdjJq5DWSqWbCIX8U05k/s400/Hotel+Luxe+Marrakech.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <span style="font-size:85%;">Hotel Luxe Marrakesh<br /><br /></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141684652142173890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_kofJqZH1lvATulDfT3ufmKu1mlEHV_kJa_S2hepyvO_jnvUJKClJcAojWCmzP1fl6sERNP2gGOMtpdCBuoc1nS9nT06lVXh4QJ7D2iRfpFNlEmxbbKAJ-1IfPOWmCVU5lxRdfJ8SP4/s400/louie3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <span style="font-size:85%;">This is a <a href="http://www.patriciagrayinc.com/">master bedroom </a>that I did for a bachelor in Vancouver's historic Gastown. There are recessed sliding glass doors on each side of the bedroom to close it off from the dining room and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ensuite</span> bathroom.</span></p><a href="http://www.mimmioconnell.com/index1.htm"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141685884797787922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQp1q_YveO1fnpnqx4rdrqDD_IpYf-Kk5R8DrHMd15HgjAaMHm3jW43rmvhfPD3-08LRqO7w_M_Z-_4QBLQg7sf5CYk5f1r6l4gSrbOEgA2FG28dofsga-slkkzcFxATc-RUtozmStwE4/s400/Mimmi+OConnell.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <p align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;">Mimmi O'Connell</span> </a></p><p><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141686632122097458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMNhBJzSOou7yEaB1npPgcjle9hyphenhyphenwhJX_HvtZvzpjYHdYpEv8XAwB0AFKm2KZJLF_HKHRFxdRCA2KCqK6sn5eOmntoZded4pjsCvsyctAh3coODf43DjxZqus6ZX4fL0Nvbl0eq0JmwsA/s400/Thomas+O+Brien.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141677659935415858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLzV6Q9zeh85NC-ngQSpOfO1M3qoqdcyOHzVHY4N_faIUr8xoSu9d01Wa6-peIcZNXBPnIYokEAbjC59erhGl-Kgrs7FRbtHVtYDDcX0kgpBnaMqmZekTVlonZ7Ph-E5nyEzejqrUDGw/s400/marymcdonald.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141684480343482034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho7tTNWsJVa3uIXmHsEOzAc5vTqmY_lEMnM91V3_jkrhUsmKWJfuyml7rs7nuEfFcggLe8vElYZaOjYOlkUzZKYRjcyQ8idtQXOmgtSVj015nRmy6mQmdHvoRh_RREDbnb_6YLQ6TWunU/s400/john+stefandidis.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141685193308053250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPlD4mBrWMwl7glPi6JedhxzbtufDpSlA-s-MxfNn0mKh0p1zjq599DfUpkmMkTjj06GqGMGSvYTDXbzkt5rvPnJjHxzTJ7NUaC9ufDmvRYv18PNGer70wznZqUBglTpr2aSh7PsYhJI/s400/Tom+Scheerer3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><span style="font-size:85%;">Click <span style="color:#ff0000;"><a href="http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/search/label/Color">here</a></span> to see other posts on Color<br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;">Picture Credits for last 4 photos:</span><br /><a href="http://www.aerostudios.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Thomas O'Brien</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.marymcdonaldinc.com/home.html"><span style="font-size:78%;">Mary McDonald</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.johnstefanidis.com/interior/js_p_index.html"><span style="font-size:78%;">John <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Stefanidis</span></span></span></a><br /><a href="http://www.tomscheerer.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Tom <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Scheerer</span></span> </span></a></p>

Chic White Bedrooms

Nothing is more chic or timeless than WHITE ON WHITE in a bedroom. I grew up in a white bedroom and I can still remember the quality of light that came through my white curtains as the morning sun was rising. Using white in a room can make it have surprising depth - I use several shades of white to …

08Dec2007