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Christmas Tree Sampler enmarcado

Christmas Tree Sampler enmarcado

Este tono de marco le ha venido de perlas. Probé varios , pero se me fueron los ojos a este enseguida porque se asemejaba a los tonos del hilo. ¿ Qué os parece ? …

29Feb2008

Oy Vey: New Design Books at Amazon.

<a href="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5jDcq6LI/AAAAAAAAEKs/_-dR4odq94o/017%5B3%5D"><img alt="017" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5jzcq6MI/AAAAAAAAEK0/zUYAQ8sDhec/017_thumb%5B1%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="364" /></a> A sampling of my design book library, spread out all over my house.   Last holiday season, there were so many new design books published that I almost went broke buying the titles I wanted.  So, I expected a long, long respite from Amazon and design books, I mean - how many new ones could possibly come out so soon after Christmas?   Lurking around on Amazon last week I got my answer.   Amazon is just too clever -  they somehow always know when I'm on their site - "Hello, Ms. Cote de Texas ! Welcome Back!"  their screen  screams at me  (they love me at Amazon!)  They even have a list of books they recommend for me,  and it's uncanny just how their recommendations are exactly the books I want.    Below, is the list of books I now have on order at Amazon.  Most of these books are not even released yet, but if you pre-order, Amazon tells you eagerly, you save lots of money.  So,  of course, I told Ben that I am saving him lots of  money.   He's not pleased, he's heard that song and dance before.   So, sit down and relax, my list of ordered books is sort of longish. <a href="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5kTcq6NI/AAAAAAAAEK8/jsTsx7aoxDI/51Fj1WzwkeL__SS500_%5B11%5D"><img alt="51Fj1WzwkeL__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5lDcq6OI/AAAAAAAAELE/N5--HMnsDVQ/51Fj1WzwkeL__SS500__thumb%5B7%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="369" /></a> The Queen, Charlotte Moss - her new book is due out soon.   A fellow blogger has seen an advanced copy and says there are lots and lots of pictures, something that some of Charlotte's previous books don't have.  I can't wait for this one! <a href="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5ljcq6PI/AAAAAAAAELM/t6ZUr1k5t8s/51NWI7lB5XL__SS500_%5B6%5D"><img alt="51NWI7lB5XL__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5mTcq6QI/AAAAAAAAELU/i6-v8rTK-Yg/51NWI7lB5XL__SS500__thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="334" /></a> This is a DVD starring Charlotte Moss narrating the behind the scenes of the 2006 New York Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club show house.  Not sure if this is going to be good, but I'll let you know. <a href="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5mzcq6RI/AAAAAAAAELc/BOVBcYCO8EA/51Hx8VY1chL__SS500_%5B6%5D"><img alt="51Hx8VY1chL__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5njcq6SI/AAAAAAAAELk/ZxE6-ziwSks/51Hx8VY1chL__SS500__thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="409" /></a> Charles Faudree's soon to be released book - I'm a little skeptical of this one.  Florals?  And the cover really doesn't excite me.  But Faudree's two other books are great French-American style reference books, so this is a must have for me. <a href="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5oDcq6TI/AAAAAAAAELs/mqV0cF8wZzs/5115X78M84L__SS500_%5B6%5D"><img alt="5115X78M84L__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5ojcq6UI/AAAAAAAAEL0/iAM2l2cZ_E0/5115X78M84L__SS500__thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="409" /></a> Veteran author Suzanne Trocme's new one.  The cover looks intriguing.   Soon to be released. <a href="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5pTcq6VI/AAAAAAAAEL8/bnFk_1ld9xU/41DakruEFSL__SS500_%5B6%5D"><img alt="41DakruEFSL__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5pzcq6WI/AAAAAAAAEME/7NIfiZLSv38/41DakruEFSL__SS500__thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="384" /></a> Chinoiseries - soon to be released from Rizzoli House -- they always have the best books.  This one looks great. <a href="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5qjcq6XI/AAAAAAAAEMM/i0mOGDtgyqk/51KFXDgdUfL__SS500_%5B6%5D"><img alt="51KFXDgdUfL__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5rzcq6YI/AAAAAAAAEMU/G2e39Y11Bbc/51KFXDgdUfL__SS500__thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="433" /></a> Another Rizzoli book - If this cover is indicative of the contents, I'm ready!  Apparently, this is about houses and horses and the hunt, something middle-aged Jewish women know nothing about, but I'm willing to learn. <a href="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5sTcq6ZI/AAAAAAAAEMc/piEVEMEm6q0/51tMnswWsuL__SS500_%5B6%5D"><img alt="51tMnswWsuL__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5szcq6aI/AAAAAAAAEMk/RXV3tOD1hlM/51tMnswWsuL__SS500__thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="405" /></a> Another fabulous cover, another not yet released book.  <a href="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5tjcq6bI/AAAAAAAAEMs/9yFLO-L9TYE/51vqJR0RK2L__SS500_%5B10%5D"><img alt="51vqJR0RK2L__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5uDcq6cI/AAAAAAAAEM0/DR4_fnIj4kE/51vqJR0RK2L__SS500__thumb%5B6%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="393" /></a> Any book that has the word French in its title, I usually buy.  But this cover is irresistible, regardless. <a href="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5uzcq6dI/AAAAAAAAEM8/4aLkI6L_TtM/51xF-0-uCYL__SS500_%5B7%5D"><img alt="51xF-0-uCYL__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5vTcq6eI/AAAAAAAAENE/tNpi2AUq6-U/51xF-0-uCYL__SS500__thumb%5B3%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="376" /></a> Prolific writer, Mary Emmerling's last book was a stinker.  But the one prior was fabulous.  This one will probably be fabulous too, I hope!  Not yet released, of course. <a href="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5wDcq6fI/AAAAAAAAENM/2p0bBjBbiuU/51YQ9j0Pu9L__SS500_%5B6%5D"><img alt="51YQ9j0Pu9L__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5wjcq6gI/AAAAAAAAENU/ssxDA_6Vb-o/51YQ9j0Pu9L__SS500__thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="415" /></a> French in the title, but I'm a little leery of the "25 step by step projects" - not sure what that is about and I'm not exactly "crafty." <a href="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5xTcq6hI/AAAAAAAAENc/_Imax10iXMo/614mKU-CbEL__SS500_%5B6%5D"><img alt="614mKU-CbEL__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5yDcq6iI/AAAAAAAAENk/JcnkfdRCSlw/614mKU-CbEL__SS500__thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="484" /></a> Magnolia Pearl's long awaited first book.  The title says it all.  She's not my favorite, but some things she does are interesting, to say the least.  To be released. <a href="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5yzcq6jI/AAAAAAAAENs/qqbr1VvSA_U/51zIYfePPCL__SS500_%5B6%5D"><img alt="51zIYfePPCL__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f5zTcq6kI/AAAAAAAAEN0/fVkGhOvXdPs/51zIYfePPCL__SS500__thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="366" /></a> This was really looks great to me.  Cliff May and California Ranch Style homes are synonymous.  Not yet released. <a href="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f50Dcq6lI/AAAAAAAAEN8/Xa1imGVMtUY/512OKI3ij9L__SS500_%5B13%5D"><img alt="512OKI3ij9L__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f50jcq6mI/AAAAAAAAEOE/mLpfeYUUB5s/512OKI3ij9L__SS500__thumb%5B7%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="409" /></a> Probably awful, but the pre released price is pretty cheap. <a href="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f51Tcq6nI/AAAAAAAAEOM/je65eSRHbHg/41d19mmMiGL__SS400_%5B6%5D"><img alt="41d19mmMiGL__SS400_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f51zcq6oI/AAAAAAAAEOU/FsNF4ObR_z0/41d19mmMiGL__SS400__thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="383" /></a> Lulu's long, very long, awaited book.  Almost as long awaited as Ruthie's L.A. House.  If either of these are ever published it will be a miracle. <a href="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f52jcq6pI/AAAAAAAAEOc/OFbjcxlHTE0/41yqIYYC8GL__SS500_%5B6%5D"><img alt="41yqIYYC8GL__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f53Dcq6qI/AAAAAAAAEOk/qvWa3FzkS78/41yqIYYC8GL__SS500__thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="378" /></a> A book written by bloggers Carrie and Danielle.  Have to support the bloggers! New books already delivered: <a href="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f53zcq6rI/AAAAAAAAEOs/tm3LvEDeDmM/Snap34%5B9%5D"><img alt="Snap34" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f54Tcq6sI/AAAAAAAAEO0/nJjBZijlE7s/Snap34_thumb%5B7%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="358" /></a> A French book on opaline glass.  One of the prettiest books I've ever seen.  The opaline pieces in this book make my collection look like junk.  Gorgeous. <a href="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f55Dcq6tI/AAAAAAAAEO8/c9ZmY0MiDrI/51lmZ58BupL__SS500_%5B6%5D"><img alt="51lmZ58BupL__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f55zcq6uI/AAAAAAAAEPE/_kY9nKu3Mww/51lmZ58BupL__SS500__thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="404" /></a>  You know the rule:  French in the title.   Actually, this is pretty good for ideas. <a href="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f56jcq6vI/AAAAAAAAEPM/YpgqYPxUv30/61jNpT5tfdL__SS500_%5B6%5D"><img alt="61jNpT5tfdL__SS500_" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f57Dcq6wI/AAAAAAAAEPU/Z6PpZerkEAo/61jNpT5tfdL__SS500__thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="368" /></a>  Staub, the architect that developed Houston's toniest neighborhood River Oaks.  This book is gorgeous and a must have for any Houstonian interested in its architectural history.  <a href="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f57zcq6xI/AAAAAAAAEPc/AeNDD56-uyw/Snap33%5B3%5D"><img alt="Snap33" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f58jcq6yI/AAAAAAAAEPk/DZ4MYD6vhd8/Snap33_thumb%5B1%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="458" /></a>  This is a wonderful book about all the other houses of Marie Antoinette's beside Versailles.  Beautiful little book. <a href="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f59Dcq6zI/AAAAAAAAEPs/vrDpjILYcK8/Sna33%5B3%5D"><img alt="Sna33" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8f59jcq60I/AAAAAAAAEP0/DjWSxJqOz6g/Sna33_thumb%5B1%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="545" /></a>  And last but not least, a book on the history of mural style wallcoverings in the Gracie and de Gournay tradition.  Put out by the Cooper-Hewitt Museum. There are some talented designers left who've yet to write a book.  Ones I'd love to see do so:  Dan Carithers, Suzanne Kasler, Bobby McAlpine, Gerrie Bremermann, David Easton, Tom Scheerer, Mary McDonald, and Suzanne Rheinstein to name a few.  Who else needs to write a book?  I'd love to know who you think should.

Oy Vey: New Design Books at Amazon.

A sampling of my design book library, spread out all over my house. Last holiday season, there were so many new design books published that I almost went broke buying the titles I wanted. So, I expected a long, long respite from Amazon and design books, I mean - how many new ones could possi…

29Feb2008

A Tale of Two Houses

One of Houston's more famous interior designers, Ginger Barber, is known for her spare, neutral interiors.  She eschews patterns and fussiness and prefers her designs to be calm and soothing with a sprinkling of pine, concrete, seagrass, stucco, iron, and linen.  Practicing in Houston for over 30 years, she has cultivated a "look" that  is very casual with  plushy down chairs and sofas covered in basic linens -  no silks for Ginger.  Her interiors have a decidedly English look crossed with a Texan sensibility.  Barber owns a small design store that sells English antiques and accessories, creamware and wicker baskets.  It's called The Sitting Room and it's styled exactly as she would her own living room, with  textures playing a major part of the design.  The laid back style would fit right in with a country home in the Cotswold's.  Two of Barber's publicized projects are actually for the same client.  Both houses are presented here for comparison.  Which do you prefer - the early English version or the new more Mediterranean, eclectic look? <a href="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMlZwS7vI/AAAAAAAAEG4/CH7I74TU5Y0/Snap20%5B6%5D"><img alt="Snap20" border="0" height="442" src="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMl5wS7wI/AAAAAAAAEHA/uuByJaY2VSg/Snap20_thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="644" /></a> The original home:  typical Barber design:  large blanket chest doubles as a coffee table, plump slipcovered, down cushioned chairs and sofa, pine fireplace, seagrass rugs, and lots of wicker accessories in the shelves.  Notice the painted blue armoire to the right, it shows up in the new house! <a href="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMmJwS7xI/AAAAAAAAEHI/HlPl3VfRgS8/Snap22%5B3%5D"><img alt="Snap22" border="0" height="461" src="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMmpwS7yI/AAAAAAAAEHQ/4RKltomnDI8/Snap22_thumb%5B1%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="644" /></a>  Original home:  antique pine table and painted chairs, various English styled antiques scattered about.  The wood floors and antiques are honey colored  - a look Barber prefers. <a href="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMm5wS7zI/AAAAAAAAEHc/voZE1JUILv4/Snap19%5B6%5D"><img alt="Snap19" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMnZwS70I/AAAAAAAAEHk/BZBrsjbwSSQ/Snap19_thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="385" /></a>  Original home:  Dining room piece doubles as a buffet.  Wicker baskets, religious statues, painted woods, botanicals - all typical of what Barber loves and uses time and again. <a href="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMnpwS71I/AAAAAAAAEHs/5UFzGGbvXuQ/Snap16%5B6%5D"><img alt="Snap16" border="0" height="458" src="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMoJwS72I/AAAAAAAAEH0/IbNNsDa-tow/Snap16_thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="644" /></a> Original Home:  converted light fixture, slipcovered French chairs, large hutch with a collection of brown and white transferware.  This muted, monotoned look with honey colored woods is typical of a Barber design. <a href="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMoZwS73I/AAAAAAAAEH8/66oJ7zPODUw/Snap18%5B6%5D"><img alt="Snap18" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMopwS74I/AAAAAAAAEIE/sJ9l6W74KYI/Snap18_thumb%5B4%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="354" /></a> Original home:  this picture is somewhat distorted, but upholstered headboard, muted bedding fabrics, and checks - Barber loves to use checks and Bennison, but who doesn't? <a href="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMpJwS75I/AAAAAAAAEIM/VtqoaAjVAqI/Snap21%5B6%5D"><img alt="Snap21" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMpZwS76I/AAAAAAAAEIU/SO_sag4T2F0/Snap21_thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="312" /></a> The New Home:  white limestone floors, iron banister, iron candelabra and light fixture set the tone in this client's new home.  The dark hardwoods on the stairs are covered in seagrass.  Immediately, the differences in the two houses are apparent just here in the entry. <a href="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMppwS77I/AAAAAAAAEIc/rsx94C17D9Q/barber%5B3%5D"><img alt="barber" border="0" height="347" src="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMqJwS78I/AAAAAAAAEIk/iAmgiyj9FNA/barber_thumb%5B1%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="644" /></a> The new home:  a three story townhouse designed by the fabulous Southampton Group brothers.  Here the look is more refined and elegant than the previous house, yet it still is very casual.  Blue and white dhurri rug, bold brown and cream check on recovered slipcover chair from previous home.  Lacquered coffee table replaces the blanket chest.  Small french antique chair comes from the older home.   English antique bamboo table, linen colored slipcovers, painted wood pieces, gold candlesticks - all are trademarks of Barber's. <a href="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMqZwS79I/AAAAAAAAEIs/FNjnbH1JFrc/Snap15%5B6%5D"><img alt="Snap15" border="0" height="448" src="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMq5wS7-I/AAAAAAAAEI0/tffH7UEBJRY/Snap15_thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="644" /></a> Close up of living room in the new home.  Notice how she uses baskets and pots in the shelves.  Here Barber uses unmatched chairs as opposed to the former house.  The unmatched chairs look lighter and less bulky in this setting.  <a href="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMrJwS7_I/AAAAAAAAEI8/2r9uLfbJA00/Snap3%5B6%5D"><img alt="Snap3" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMrpwS8AI/AAAAAAAAEJE/rlNeQ4gNal0/Snap3_thumb%5B4%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="455" /></a> Dining Room:  same chairs as the former home,  but they have been painted darker and wear new light blue slipcovers.  Blue armoire is now in the dining room as opposed to the family room in the former house.  New iron and limestone table.  This dining room is much more elegant than the former one, but still, retains the casual look.  Out of view is a crystal chandelier, replaced the former wood light fixture. <a href="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMr5wS8BI/AAAAAAAAEJM/uOnDX3eoMzI/Snap5%5B3%5D"><img alt="Snap5" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMsJwS8CI/AAAAAAAAEJU/wDMFNBsTwac/Snap5_thumb%5B1%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="453" /></a> The new kitchen boasts gorgeous antique tiles with limestone tiled countertops.  Creamware pieces are typical of those sold at The Sitting Room, Barber's wonderful design shop. <a href="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMspwS8DI/AAAAAAAAEJc/UR1e4XQpbtQ/Snap9%5B6%5D"><img alt="Snap9" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMs5wS8EI/AAAAAAAAEJk/3SpesqJ3DB0/Snap9_thumb%5B2%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="436" /></a> Barber's usual tablescapes are heavy on concrete and large oversized pieces - nothing dainty or feminine about Barber's look. <a href="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMtJwS8FI/AAAAAAAAEJs/wreDk-XiwOI/Snap11%5B3%5D"><img alt="Snap11" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMtZwS8GI/AAAAAAAAEJ0/8HwRxiO83Lc/Snap11_thumb%5B1%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="447" /></a> Landing in the new home:  note how much darker the wood floors are stained compared to the older home.  <a href="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMuJwS8HI/AAAAAAAAEJ8/rSZeeDhfyU8/Snap12%5B3%5D"><img alt="Snap12" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMuZwS8II/AAAAAAAAEKE/i6oLFw5ZCsU/Snap12_thumb%5B1%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="443" /></a> View of the hall with the cream linen drapes that are used throughout the home.  They are full and flowing and quietly lend a luxurious feel.  Pine bench with pillows made of Bennison fabric. <a href="http://lh3.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMupwS8JI/AAAAAAAAEKM/Xlz8Kyp6eRM/Snap13%5B3%5D"><img alt="Snap13" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMvJwS8KI/AAAAAAAAEKU/-6LpsVWox0k/Snap13_thumb%5B1%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="461" /></a> View from the other side of the hall.  Seagrass covers this walkway.  Note the interesting English bookcase on the right.  The large, overscaled hanging cabinet adds to the atmosphere of the hall.  Note how interesting Barber has made a space that could have been "just" a walkway.  Instead, it is a visual treat to take in when moving from one side of the house to the other. <a href="http://lh6.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMvZwS8LI/AAAAAAAAEKc/Nb3L9_GBvS4/Snap14%5B3%5D"><img alt="Snap14" border="0" height="346" src="http://lh4.google.com/cotedetexas/R8ZMv5wS8MI/AAAAAAAAEKk/8KRCDFjniDA/Snap14_thumb%5B1%5D" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" width="644" /></a>  The new home's master bedroom appears to have the same bed and bedding.  The toile pillows are Old World Weaver's famous oriental toile.  I love the casual sofa between the windows and the red tea canister lamps. The painting above the bed appears to be the same painting above the fireplace in the previous home.  As throughout the house, the walls are a sofa cream which match the linen drapes.  The wood floor is left bare - the dark provides a contrast against the light walls and drapes. Which look do you like better?  The casual, English influenced first home, or the more elegant, slightly Mediterranean look of the new home?  Myself, I prefer the new home!

A Tale of Two Houses

One of Houston's more famous interior designers, Ginger Barber, is known for her spare, neutral interiors. She eschews patterns and fussiness and prefers her designs to be calm and soothing with a sprinkling of pine, concrete, seagrass, stucco, iron, and linen. Practicing in Houston for over 30 ye…

27Feb2008

¡TIENDA ABIERTA!

El desastre con el correo electrónico se ha llevado parte de mis accesos a mi web. Por eso no puedo publicar directamente allí como he hecho otras veces. Espero poder solucionarlo. Por eso , será en el blog donde , de momento , ponga a la venta mis trabajos. Cada una de las piezas son únicas y originales.El primero que llega el primero que se lo lleva. No haré copias porque no me gustan dos cosas iguales. Es una forma de cambiar ,crear y a la vez disfrutar. Repetir me resulta aburrido. De momento es lo que hay. SI TE INTERESA ALGO ME ENVIAS UN EMAIL A mercedesjc@gmail.com Todos los trabajos están realizados con cariño y cuidando la estética y la terminación. Pueden servir como regalo a alguien o bien para tí misma. Cada artículo tiene un nombre , así sabré a qué te refieres. PAGOS Y ENVIO: CON GIRO POSTAL ( nos ponemos en contacto por email ) Y CON PAYPAL A MI DIRECCIÓN DE CORREO ANTERIORMENTE DICHA. TÚ DECIDES EL TIPO DE ENVIO, ORDINARIO O CERTIFICADO LOS GASTOS DE ENVIO CORREN DE TU CUENTA ..... Y Esto es lo que ha salido de mi habitación de costura..... FUNDAS PARA CUADERNO TAMAÑO CUARTILLA 19cm x 22cm La medida está tomada para el típico cuaderno de muelles y hojas con agujero. La tela de base es de lienzo y sobre ella en el frontal telas de fantasía( sedas, gasas, tul.....), cintas, botones, abalorios en cristal,puntillas, estampaciones... La niña del ramo de lilas : 20 euros¡¡¡¡¡VENDIDO!!!!! ¡ GRACIAS! ¿ Quién puede resistirse a esta carita ? <img alt="Girl with lilacs" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2176/2294248060_9bf5841fd6.jpg" width="335" /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYHZHu-a-_5kj33LvctY6nZDH4RirlOF5Rw5BEjk33zqSZUmtoq4-WgOUZVTSYaXcvEljSOFRPbod7-EfQchK_trek4PMU2Glz-HtTUk8GVsX98magx6RwYw_TtgC7ueIpOoYMmpndoxw/s1600-h/Funda+ni%C3%B1a+con+lilas+detalle.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171325546448535522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYHZHu-a-_5kj33LvctY6nZDH4RirlOF5Rw5BEjk33zqSZUmtoq4-WgOUZVTSYaXcvEljSOFRPbod7-EfQchK_trek4PMU2Glz-HtTUk8GVsX98magx6RwYw_TtgC7ueIpOoYMmpndoxw/s400/Funda+ni%C3%B1a+con+lilas+detalle.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZJVwvSY3fq-frXpCRoDB9grLyP7u0CeHThmX_l8heQDC-m6DoueNvs1qIOxSRJsrm6xvDzYXW_-Jx5NiduKMmvDjXDkrZB06xOyZYrLZaU1jB4D7fahrelUurJFf1dINDR3oQpL_7ikA/s1600-h/Funda++Ni%C3%B1a+con+lilas+detalle1.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171321577898754002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZJVwvSY3fq-frXpCRoDB9grLyP7u0CeHThmX_l8heQDC-m6DoueNvs1qIOxSRJsrm6xvDzYXW_-Jx5NiduKMmvDjXDkrZB06xOyZYrLZaU1jB4D7fahrelUurJFf1dINDR3oQpL_7ikA/s320/Funda++Ni%C3%B1a+con+lilas+detalle1.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> En la granja : 20 euros¡¡¡¡VENDIDO!!!! ¡ GRACIAS ! "Dos trastos " listos para ayudar. <img alt="Cover On the farm" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2374/2293454319_94860c889f.jpg" width="335" /> Más cerquita. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGTSMfdShAuN3w0CXoYQ6przJ3zVfaHvPSeM3lBcTivPx434MLa-_fR7kdW8Ke57j49t0rwMvcV_T6wtoB0EFJeM_e5b4LjOY_uVxfy7q0k1GTNVgWqwprJXpL9w2udAdvM5dqQE86VxU/s1600-h/Funda+En+la+granja+detalle+copia.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171356375831860290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGTSMfdShAuN3w0CXoYQ6przJ3zVfaHvPSeM3lBcTivPx434MLa-_fR7kdW8Ke57j49t0rwMvcV_T6wtoB0EFJeM_e5b4LjOY_uVxfy7q0k1GTNVgWqwprJXpL9w2udAdvM5dqQE86VxU/s400/Funda+En+la+granja+detalle+copia.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Confessions of a woman: 22 euros Elegante y refinada con sus adornos en el pelo y su pluma blanca. <img alt="Cover" Confessions of a woman "" height="335" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2419/2293441117_16419e62a7.jpg" width="500" /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQL3k4xYlUNWv7-AjFEhiYgqFiLgvlwZgdr_KRc3r5SSrhUnfCF_FGGYUJ-fhZlr8Sm6wpALcI8pTG_TU-_rWLzHqWoFVI0xaYpiNiv6qAj1S_X9A4XjWLe8fP_8ZonjzSpTvKevjldc/s1600-h/Funda+Confessions+detalle+copia.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171351153151628258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQL3k4xYlUNWv7-AjFEhiYgqFiLgvlwZgdr_KRc3r5SSrhUnfCF_FGGYUJ-fhZlr8Sm6wpALcI8pTG_TU-_rWLzHqWoFVI0xaYpiNiv6qAj1S_X9A4XjWLe8fP_8ZonjzSpTvKevjldc/s400/Funda+Confessions+detalle+copia.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Esta es la parte de atrás y su interior de cada una de las fundas. La solapa por dentro es completa. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvSsILEeIn_zNbnsxMQIWJVa8Rxba_zjjEa76GGWcsSh7NId6Df5uIrtClZo3rOyVLSIjS2B4nUbSBCDWSQpo-wfA9NBjugq65l4l8m2eExOcN8RoduO3b-PbSx9aLG51KzjzzDITLBas/s1600-h/Funda+detr%C3%A1s.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171355727291798562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvSsILEeIn_zNbnsxMQIWJVa8Rxba_zjjEa76GGWcsSh7NId6Df5uIrtClZo3rOyVLSIjS2B4nUbSBCDWSQpo-wfA9NBjugq65l4l8m2eExOcN8RoduO3b-PbSx9aLG51KzjzzDITLBas/s320/Funda+detr%C3%A1s.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg84zIfhlCR4XmYdv7t1Ta-GANOX8TNA2ouJFfirMEJAr7ZEQ-xfca8_7BX8daR0mApfCfQpcHYGWsh2doaS5NfPIOTMZLHlTFUgTHa7KJioqSC22SNGm4dLtcwmOsC1BU8ixD1_EaqDhI/s1600-h/Funda+interior.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171355942040163378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg84zIfhlCR4XmYdv7t1Ta-GANOX8TNA2ouJFfirMEJAr7ZEQ-xfca8_7BX8daR0mApfCfQpcHYGWsh2doaS5NfPIOTMZLHlTFUgTHa7KJioqSC22SNGm4dLtcwmOsC1BU8ixD1_EaqDhI/s320/Funda+interior.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> COJINESLa funda interior está hecha a medida. Tres hermanas: 30 euros ¡¡¡¡VENDIDO !!! ¡ GRACIAS ! Gasa bordada, guipur, cinta de seda tintada Viki Clayton y poliester con brillo. Medidas 23cm x30cm. Un romántico cojín que destacará sobre tu cama o en ese lugar especial de tu casa. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv38QNqgshKU8pcxlZD7vQAS2a67HUwuFLUPq3rRLjEa-5L6cobghOfscl2Bs7pcdjxl4jDahMmCsH7RiFewgvNsbcbmHA894RA_Zf7UFseY8X321dyp9bc0BRK49UOP672JqC9wcBsEE/s1600-h/Coj%C3%ADn++3+hermanas+copia.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171353330700047346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv38QNqgshKU8pcxlZD7vQAS2a67HUwuFLUPq3rRLjEa-5L6cobghOfscl2Bs7pcdjxl4jDahMmCsH7RiFewgvNsbcbmHA894RA_Zf7UFseY8X321dyp9bc0BRK49UOP672JqC9wcBsEE/s400/Coj%C3%ADn++3+hermanas+copia.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> En detalle <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGuGeF0f7Id95DDU5_YpRbZigIDHLzTGWHIfwE8kT18ttQnLQpne0qarhbQ7c-cmTwvmU3f07FWwydz4TrW-GMQG9jwILSN2odiW0c1TYurIqnZBIspP-XHpzb7_jQnrV1U9tU0PjA0c/s1600-h/Coj%C3%ADn+3+hermanas+detalle.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171353781671613442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGuGeF0f7Id95DDU5_YpRbZigIDHLzTGWHIfwE8kT18ttQnLQpne0qarhbQ7c-cmTwvmU3f07FWwydz4TrW-GMQG9jwILSN2odiW0c1TYurIqnZBIspP-XHpzb7_jQnrV1U9tU0PjA0c/s400/Coj%C3%ADn+3+hermanas+detalle.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> La tela de atrás tiene un suave tacto y brillo que cambia al darle la luz. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb1VxeJVzu1HrSN3A4DB0M1neVAjIWJLb-LxOWCCGijqenxjR0R_kUQ2Y3CZskGAuiWKUMJcTZ3klyMryRV8UGiBBK3mELSVw1IgfSJUvMACOiA_ybNEd0_yVQo4BbTVdmXMLzm_GaQVs/s1600-h/Coj%C3%ADn+3+hermanas+detr%C3%A1s+copia.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171354017894814738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb1VxeJVzu1HrSN3A4DB0M1neVAjIWJLb-LxOWCCGijqenxjR0R_kUQ2Y3CZskGAuiWKUMJcTZ3klyMryRV8UGiBBK3mELSVw1IgfSJUvMACOiA_ybNEd0_yVQo4BbTVdmXMLzm_GaQVs/s400/Coj%C3%ADn+3+hermanas+detr%C3%A1s+copia.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Beso de angel: 30 euros Batista bordada,Toile de Jouy en algodón, seda, madroños, abalorios, cinta de seda tintada Viki Clayton, poliester con brillo ( tela blanca de laterales ) .Medidas 35cm x 28cm <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW8MYjnTKLI3NjZvy3SiWxFXrjIriNiW4O_9E33PYFTSIQ2pLh9XgeFuEnbAxd3OMFgTtWz-3Bsn9XA4iPMwq2PrkoNmz4O9QynDBJYHO8RP2Wc4FWtYv3nWfpZoAVrjAXwGTmBHHWNDg/s1600-h/Coj%C3%ADn+angelitos+copia.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171356826803426386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW8MYjnTKLI3NjZvy3SiWxFXrjIriNiW4O_9E33PYFTSIQ2pLh9XgeFuEnbAxd3OMFgTtWz-3Bsn9XA4iPMwq2PrkoNmz4O9QynDBJYHO8RP2Wc4FWtYv3nWfpZoAVrjAXwGTmBHHWNDg/s400/Coj%C3%ADn+angelitos+copia.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEwtwJYuP_IaJSpt_QwdzzJTaMbJfATVSJvRWCAFiucQe41_Qdh3t6YM15b1ylkzCk_SS7IFxPCRFRy7ZeryS9ooWoQcq1cBKW4q31YEkymh3N_mjUXmZL_NABneEpPrKo_GJJigUaFMg/s1600-h/mosaic6166527.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171360103863473250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEwtwJYuP_IaJSpt_QwdzzJTaMbJfATVSJvRWCAFiucQe41_Qdh3t6YM15b1ylkzCk_SS7IFxPCRFRy7ZeryS9ooWoQcq1cBKW4q31YEkymh3N_mjUXmZL_NABneEpPrKo_GJJigUaFMg/s400/mosaic6166527.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbAlPIuxbWLdurgSjTOiC0surPQcdKvXDghkMs1gfnCOZxGO_CIg_59BsV3CJ4UYFu_QfzsodAM-rMSVajC37t72Xt_V9jQxT49quW6lFp_WvLrueTCqg0XTKNFqMiCeq8PnAs-Y3AG3g/s1600-h/Cojin+angelitos+detr%C3%A1s+copia.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171365180514817170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbAlPIuxbWLdurgSjTOiC0surPQcdKvXDghkMs1gfnCOZxGO_CIg_59BsV3CJ4UYFu_QfzsodAM-rMSVajC37t72Xt_V9jQxT49quW6lFp_WvLrueTCqg0XTKNFqMiCeq8PnAs-Y3AG3g/s400/Cojin+angelitos+detr%C3%A1s+copia.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> ALBUM¡¡¡¡¡¡¡VENDIDO!!!!! GRACIAS Tú : 22 eurosPequeño album con 6 hojas dobles , contando con la portada y contraportada. Medidas 20cm x 10cm. Diferentes técnicas . Para guardar esas fotos de alguien especial o escribir notas sobre él. <img alt="Album TU " height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2145/2293738905_e9f238e3e6.jpg" width="335" /> Hojas delanteras. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNQSbhXLtbHfrk5TMTqAvtl6cJhWeihtVDm8W1N0kBE46DcIr-EHaAPgiCWWjAzrAbbX7tJDjYBR6csKVO4lqTz6WZLoVYWWx8flUaM1b-6qjZwOYQWtlrl-r2yQgfmcVj5P8n5OZbPw/s1600-h/Album+TU+abierto+delante+copia.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171363943564235906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNQSbhXLtbHfrk5TMTqAvtl6cJhWeihtVDm8W1N0kBE46DcIr-EHaAPgiCWWjAzrAbbX7tJDjYBR6csKVO4lqTz6WZLoVYWWx8flUaM1b-6qjZwOYQWtlrl-r2yQgfmcVj5P8n5OZbPw/s400/Album+TU+abierto+delante+copia.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Hojas traseras. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxsMIHbjYclxY9dmsaYRNK4vB5rxUoiveGxfKduQDBW0KD6qQFEFhchW9wxbFy-GhDu_w7KWK177CbCIDOoXFGRaGRUKqnNw5K_WgoSCMiDzdPqe3m6bwwiN3I6zNwCPWL0An__lyY6g/s1600-h/Album+TU+abierto+detr%C3%A1s+copia.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171363466822866034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxsMIHbjYclxY9dmsaYRNK4vB5rxUoiveGxfKduQDBW0KD6qQFEFhchW9wxbFy-GhDu_w7KWK177CbCIDOoXFGRaGRUKqnNw5K_WgoSCMiDzdPqe3m6bwwiN3I6zNwCPWL0An__lyY6g/s400/Album+TU+abierto+detr%C3%A1s+copia.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Algunas de sus páginas en detalle. <img alt="Album Tu" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2288/2293690483_04fb4ca559.jpg" width="333" /> Muchas gracias por tu tiempo en echar un vistazo. Admito sugerencias u opiniones. Si necesitas ver más claramente alguna imágen me lo dices.

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