Operation Pantry Remodel: Phase 2

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope you all enjoyed your holidays! It was my first year ever with just the two (three) of us. I missed my family but it was nice to be our own family too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's our one and only holiday photo (in case you missed it on instagram or facebook):</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrEoc_f_zhXkXHjcvguVva0pmBMsVeuA4voqaFU75Zpa12mBJLKH91l1sWljVBHaGlhW5S8lLSBAVNc9OX5CqFKrTfnyKP15zVV_sOBAzOp9IwYv-1gt0RHyIQrw_FNw9G3BZyaWLIlTr/s1600/150603_395718320503570_1684831131_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrEoc_f_zhXkXHjcvguVva0pmBMsVeuA4voqaFU75Zpa12mBJLKH91l1sWljVBHaGlhW5S8lLSBAVNc9OX5CqFKrTfnyKP15zVV_sOBAzOp9IwYv-1gt0RHyIQrw_FNw9G3BZyaWLIlTr/s1600/150603_395718320503570_1684831131_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Susie was a good girl and dressed up for the occasion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now that the holidays are over, it's that time again...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkgbtr_jkxZMCz1JEGmZggBg3TG_djZa4t6VI1cVlIPe5nrYu1ZMFGoswceNrsWeIz6Vom_HZSABzIvAn2a_qpHq7IbY_cag95S9XsmYgVm64QPNJIDiqTP0kRMNxlFb5-_uQfj929SUgJ/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkgbtr_jkxZMCz1JEGmZggBg3TG_djZa4t6VI1cVlIPe5nrYu1ZMFGoswceNrsWeIz6Vom_HZSABzIvAn2a_qpHq7IbY_cag95S9XsmYgVm64QPNJIDiqTP0kRMNxlFb5-_uQfj929SUgJ/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" /></a></div><br />Yep, we've jumped right back in to our pantry remodel!<br /><br /><br />Let's go back to where we left off last time:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKWEdqF22MuHy5B8udhL-9KS1E0HZ97IuczntNqnbVNPgOXFXboQ41tDrEf4sI3RYmqzUEl8lpITrq1tDFuqjlsYcxm3iZIT_QBzHBHqfkNZH8kzVo1U9d6-sUndQrkpQullZvbt-xTnX/s1600/IMG_9402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKWEdqF22MuHy5B8udhL-9KS1E0HZ97IuczntNqnbVNPgOXFXboQ41tDrEf4sI3RYmqzUEl8lpITrq1tDFuqjlsYcxm3iZIT_QBzHBHqfkNZH8kzVo1U9d6-sUndQrkpQullZvbt-xTnX/s1600/IMG_9402.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I came up with a plan, purchased a few boxes and glass jars, and was ready for the next step.<br /><br />During this month-long hiatus, I was still stuck on what to do with the very top shelf. Should I add more boxes/baskets? Keep everything out in the open? Nothing was really working for me.<br /><br />And then.... last week... out of nowhere, it hit me.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/094803/094803022093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/094803/094803022093.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Ditch the top shelf altogether and get a medicine cabinet. This made perfect sense for so many reasons:<br /><br />1) I could utilize the otherwise wasted vertical space up to the ceiling<br />2) Concealed storage without having to pull down an entire basket to grab one thing<br />3) Items inside would be lined up in a single row, easy to find and sort<br />4) The shelf below this will have tall jars which I can now easily lift out without a shelf above in the way (the cabinet is only 7" deep)<br />5) The bottom nook makes a perfect spice rack, which I hadn't yet figured out a solution for.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_108779-444-TT210_0__?productId=1002149&Ntt=rsi+medicine+cabinet&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Drsi%2Bmedicine%2Bcabinet&facetInfo=" target="_blank">This cabinet</a> from Lowe's (Estate by RSI) just happened to be the exact width of my pantry and the most inexpensive model I could find. Plus it was white so I wouldn't have to repaint. It was meant to be.<br /><br />With my dilemma solved, I had new motivation and excitement to get the ball rolling.<br /><br />I went to Lowe's to find my shelves, and found this 24"x72" ready to paint board for $31. It was perfect because it was the exact width of my pantry, and when cut into 4 pieces, it was also the exact depth I needed (18"):<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HelnptQ93ZAYRfxh9M-e_WeIRiF3ScG3WM5-1jYbKvEmwRclitKGgfsaItpqCjAEklLx3_olXQQFjWkk8w59NdsxJkf34OsW-MLHsoRrDp6IfNW3B2VlvGRjkrBFfmFmnTT-uYqzMUXt/s1600/IMG_1927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HelnptQ93ZAYRfxh9M-e_WeIRiF3ScG3WM5-1jYbKvEmwRclitKGgfsaItpqCjAEklLx3_olXQQFjWkk8w59NdsxJkf34OsW-MLHsoRrDp6IfNW3B2VlvGRjkrBFfmFmnTT-uYqzMUXt/s1600/IMG_1927.jpg" /></a></div><br />Here's a closer look:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NdtXnM4eGZHkRM8NPCw7H0wi5WskWGYvEO11-kMjW_ZaA0o6V7jMAjTFHYMhDbLmyxFSMJmLD6zNg6t55ruoj6GcsgJ6KIj5gZ1ou6FV9FrdE6efzcrGrlY1cCMUETcTcstoLq2dWn7o/s1600/IMG_1928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NdtXnM4eGZHkRM8NPCw7H0wi5WskWGYvEO11-kMjW_ZaA0o6V7jMAjTFHYMhDbLmyxFSMJmLD6zNg6t55ruoj6GcsgJ6KIj5gZ1ou6FV9FrdE6efzcrGrlY1cCMUETcTcstoLq2dWn7o/s1600/IMG_1928.jpg" /></a></div><br />4 shelves for $32, not bad.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HhvtX3MsEtZGEPYn6Efrk3oyNGeHBkFUojEiGZMAJmD_A6s_VpN1LQKhBSQ_zixb8CLiuXA-Zj9z2tzvHUiCCcyRob5ebntPZb4A-bv5Rmakdp5vOP1SZucaQD-88jK5nwQgpN07s3f7/s1600/IMG_9681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HhvtX3MsEtZGEPYn6Efrk3oyNGeHBkFUojEiGZMAJmD_A6s_VpN1LQKhBSQ_zixb8CLiuXA-Zj9z2tzvHUiCCcyRob5ebntPZb4A-bv5Rmakdp5vOP1SZucaQD-88jK5nwQgpN07s3f7/s1600/IMG_9681.jpg" /></a></div><br />I'm only using 3 shelves, so it's good to have an extra just in case I need it later on. Or for other projects.<br /><br />I also picked up some 1x2" primed MDF pieces (you can see them on the left in the photo above). These will be my shelf supports—more on that in the next post.<br /><br />Lowe's had my cabinet in stock so I picked that up also:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIBpIZGBCx9PGfCKRUAg5YflJPx_pa8tZ3s3v4WQWh1-btSHNimhE5LA8b6dNf0szaHxOe2vCQmWT98ILcQ4XdehWY9uqVURnbZBRkl_WerQDgEtI410XSeFEk2HbHLeF82s897a7u-vw/s1600/IMG_9680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIBpIZGBCx9PGfCKRUAg5YflJPx_pa8tZ3s3v4WQWh1-btSHNimhE5LA8b6dNf0szaHxOe2vCQmWT98ILcQ4XdehWY9uqVURnbZBRkl_WerQDgEtI410XSeFEk2HbHLeF82s897a7u-vw/s1600/IMG_9680.jpg" /></a></div><br />I'll be swapping out the stock knobs for cute ones from Hobby Lobby.<br /><br />After removing the useless bifold door, it was time to clean out the pantry:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-mw1Y-KufwvfHr7a9-YY1hIlNyQbQz32-BKg1ZrViySOkjuHf6FTiYylvAxtxbTYNnOHAxyFuJh4uhEfuQGLChs6rk-vLjHAGYn0Yk8_nvP-1gDX85LBF22hBjfTgAU70bjURlFmfF2p/s1600/IMG_9667.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-mw1Y-KufwvfHr7a9-YY1hIlNyQbQz32-BKg1ZrViySOkjuHf6FTiYylvAxtxbTYNnOHAxyFuJh4uhEfuQGLChs6rk-vLjHAGYn0Yk8_nvP-1gDX85LBF22hBjfTgAU70bjURlFmfF2p/s1600/IMG_9667.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLBV-LrrWg_EdknEKOPzlhRJkFPiNDzDk6wtQ0oAtHtqKfIqUM2F58u6dc_i0bujlCheJLfuckmSqgFyUrAfQlajHFuKwvnkbk0C4d-7I-BW0Q68u5sJdn7_wKgFP8PVrG9W1Y73TbnAo/s1600/IMG_9666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLBV-LrrWg_EdknEKOPzlhRJkFPiNDzDk6wtQ0oAtHtqKfIqUM2F58u6dc_i0bujlCheJLfuckmSqgFyUrAfQlajHFuKwvnkbk0C4d-7I-BW0Q68u5sJdn7_wKgFP8PVrG9W1Y73TbnAo/s1600/IMG_9666.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Then it was shelf demo time.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mFVier_WIAjoBMPqTDWgD1LgTacLrbNP2Mygj7utdjmKipRwPlpKNz12y4jkY5qMRrSX9zue2vTUrAKMa2aZ5zxfRQyHrAlNzSyIalfHIh7K0xWuynktxtBBI5j8gv6_S17t49iSy5-O/s1600/IMG_9668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mFVier_WIAjoBMPqTDWgD1LgTacLrbNP2Mygj7utdjmKipRwPlpKNz12y4jkY5qMRrSX9zue2vTUrAKMa2aZ5zxfRQyHrAlNzSyIalfHIh7K0xWuynktxtBBI5j8gv6_S17t49iSy5-O/s1600/IMG_9668.jpg" /></a></div><br />I was left with some nasty anchor holes...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW97ixyLVKAWnh4n20Mj23vwqyU4OibVzA0g9U8e9NMCEfnvI40VKx2RE6kqUFm4V2ZrYZVO6UmpjXDp6ekp0mDsZuHGJRqkqAbVqOcT8ta0SUR3HBMLaxGpVhdNbgLQ-dPaUPouDcUFvB/s1600/IMG_9670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW97ixyLVKAWnh4n20Mj23vwqyU4OibVzA0g9U8e9NMCEfnvI40VKx2RE6kqUFm4V2ZrYZVO6UmpjXDp6ekp0mDsZuHGJRqkqAbVqOcT8ta0SUR3HBMLaxGpVhdNbgLQ-dPaUPouDcUFvB/s1600/IMG_9670.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />The whole thing was basically just a mess from lazy construction practices... so I took some time (but not too much) to patch and sand everything down.<br /><br />Then, it was time for paint!<br /><br />I decided to use the leftover paint from our <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2012/04/sunroom-living-room-wall-progress.html" target="_blank">sunroom ceiling</a>—Valspar's Tropical Mist.<br /><br />Here's a mid painting shot, via instagram:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3TgIybIJ1_n8a_QW7G19AEcIZTMqeJ0HYq2R71IOy8r9ZzYT4g7c6dRvWRG7bwarTGbK10C4eTg6CGJueTrAtefUMbutDGL4WDBcyYEuvBiADdGqFcvo41dZQK7RwgPAHsaljAszkw3c/s1600/IMG_1929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3TgIybIJ1_n8a_QW7G19AEcIZTMqeJ0HYq2R71IOy8r9ZzYT4g7c6dRvWRG7bwarTGbK10C4eTg6CGJueTrAtefUMbutDGL4WDBcyYEuvBiADdGqFcvo41dZQK7RwgPAHsaljAszkw3c/s1600/IMG_1929.jpg" /></a></div><br />Once the walls were dry, I added a fresh coat of white to the baseboards:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJMhM1UOGzuk_z8PGQPEyrpIOTiwGcYyvWDWMDjRS7SrfkEdBSDn-lhNfsw7f-nkSQVswNlz3EU8fgsFl6_LDyZ0IbFgUJJifN7n44ckzG3huLIhtQVFfbgYlsaq19Wgr51hrL8hfQNJ6/s1600/IMG_9675.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJMhM1UOGzuk_z8PGQPEyrpIOTiwGcYyvWDWMDjRS7SrfkEdBSDn-lhNfsw7f-nkSQVswNlz3EU8fgsFl6_LDyZ0IbFgUJJifN7n44ckzG3huLIhtQVFfbgYlsaq19Wgr51hrL8hfQNJ6/s1600/IMG_9675.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />And finally, Brad installed a couple recessed lights this morning:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioy5pNW9bqv9rkR9LwvcJQIEKAb1i_zIoXPTvKNYny777RRrGJGJ_ADk6mX2v9BqCX5vQ52mzI66TGsR1_zq0OjFVbYIxS-gcYM0UsdYoIvdsr3Qg7cp1W-X-2IJXGjWrZaCzNkmr5xhoW/s1600/IMG_9671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioy5pNW9bqv9rkR9LwvcJQIEKAb1i_zIoXPTvKNYny777RRrGJGJ_ADk6mX2v9BqCX5vQ52mzI66TGsR1_zq0OjFVbYIxS-gcYM0UsdYoIvdsr3Qg7cp1W-X-2IJXGjWrZaCzNkmr5xhoW/s1600/IMG_9671.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />They're a little off center because there's some piping in the attic in the way. But the bulb direction is adjustable and you can't see them unless you're on the ground, so no big deal.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZEQ3LkwkMMqK1jW7i0S6NVk-oWJa64JB3HuMU7uTnD_n0skKS9gQa1Nc5PsnQ_t9c6O-herJ5Cbzg8W3JqzWd3VGRQVyjs1wpjARrNX_ZTk6kMJV9C8nzP1In3ru7FEj8d0E4v_q3-H8/s1600/%2527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZEQ3LkwkMMqK1jW7i0S6NVk-oWJa64JB3HuMU7uTnD_n0skKS9gQa1Nc5PsnQ_t9c6O-herJ5Cbzg8W3JqzWd3VGRQVyjs1wpjARrNX_ZTk6kMJV9C8nzP1In3ru7FEj8d0E4v_q3-H8/s1600/%2527.jpg" /></a></div><br />We put them on the same circuit as the rest of the kitchen lighting, and they are dimmable as well.<br /><br />Here's the pantry as it stands now:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVliInSoJS73rfQ1Fbl5haBBgRc8xg1fu40aqdPMDuVN0Jyic8vrZjO9cmdHqSwBbZqWKEBtfVSO0X72rZQb5Vc2vXI53v3dFRBefnp00es5iCARUvaStVMU0y6RgvhwABKrh730SAYeW/s1600/IMG_9676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVliInSoJS73rfQ1Fbl5haBBgRc8xg1fu40aqdPMDuVN0Jyic8vrZjO9cmdHqSwBbZqWKEBtfVSO0X72rZQb5Vc2vXI53v3dFRBefnp00es5iCARUvaStVMU0y6RgvhwABKrh730SAYeW/s1600/IMG_9676.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LOnNLkCDODF0skTPeRmFzu5sWnuxyrGuxZATZj1W0m3wq-sffhiS_0pA-wD3wqlizLfVkNrJCNJtY_cSd1Coj7TU7pGYjISPxFQroNcIsK_snMcOGU-knWbqOgiLGeibYBwKNeDujq-_/s1600/IMG_9679-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LOnNLkCDODF0skTPeRmFzu5sWnuxyrGuxZATZj1W0m3wq-sffhiS_0pA-wD3wqlizLfVkNrJCNJtY_cSd1Coj7TU7pGYjISPxFQroNcIsK_snMcOGU-knWbqOgiLGeibYBwKNeDujq-_/s1600/IMG_9679-2.jpg" /></a></div><br />It looks *way* lighter in these photos than it does in real life... I hate this lens. Anyone want a Canon 10-22? Bleh.<br /><br />Here we go... I just ran into the kitchen and took this from my iphone. It's grainy, but realistic:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9eVXgg0dQIJ-vxUIKWSncyuW6hM_ltQ0ECsXJmrCBefGzaR1q-v-xSOYeORKhkDRetM0SUmAT0wsckYzg2xSBIVUvjX5_ocfCkD2g-oq-tO4k6zhKmhyMB9CSUURZ_9QV_cRzzIUEUrnK/s1600/IMG_1930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9eVXgg0dQIJ-vxUIKWSncyuW6hM_ltQ0ECsXJmrCBefGzaR1q-v-xSOYeORKhkDRetM0SUmAT0wsckYzg2xSBIVUvjX5_ocfCkD2g-oq-tO4k6zhKmhyMB9CSUURZ_9QV_cRzzIUEUrnK/s1600/IMG_1930.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />See... it's <i>very blue</i> in there. A little jarring but it will come together once everything is installed and in place.<br /><br /><br />Before I jump into phase 3 (the not so fun part of shelf installation), I'll share what I've been scheming for the fun part: fabric.<br /><br />Luckily, Brad agreed to let me leave the bifold off and hang a curtain. Since then, I've been keeping an eye out at every fabric/home improvement store I've stepped into, hoping to fall in love with something.<br /><br />Here's my vision: mostly aqua and (gasp, a new color!) yellow. Something floral or organic or graphic (but not too bold). Seems like there would be tons out there, right? Nope. Or maybe I'm just too picky.<br /><br />I spent entirely way too much time searching the world for "the one", and never really found it. There were countless close calls, so eventually I had to settle for the best option.<br /><br />Here were the final contenders (all via Etsy):<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju3E7D-gSAs-jj1BxzCLbePbzJUtUO-FtGOb8KBMkRjLtMlRKrA9EVblDFIQLb-a5NiDAgOHRFaHP1QPeIzf1Pt07hvACJNTHJNHqStvvyZJ52qty4wiyZa2300UEsGXfqLZaiW5LdXQXf/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju3E7D-gSAs-jj1BxzCLbePbzJUtUO-FtGOb8KBMkRjLtMlRKrA9EVblDFIQLb-a5NiDAgOHRFaHP1QPeIzf1Pt07hvACJNTHJNHqStvvyZJ52qty4wiyZa2300UEsGXfqLZaiW5LdXQXf/s1600/1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Which one is your favorite?<br /><br />Can you guess which I finally settled on?<br /><br /><br />....<br /><br />........<br /><br />................<br /><br />...........................<br /><i><br /></i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJn5VtkbWSpJDc5SseEUOMvxdSzLMf8MaaumnCRAsz4q3JDClwgN58tp-bvn8wB8GpjLN2K1UMpMV0UtJg-G6pm1PUaNU0hEFZBsMBCLfSe9BKa3Q61mGr6xBE2bjiKA8M3iRfw3BDSSN_/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJn5VtkbWSpJDc5SseEUOMvxdSzLMf8MaaumnCRAsz4q3JDClwgN58tp-bvn8wB8GpjLN2K1UMpMV0UtJg-G6pm1PUaNU0hEFZBsMBCLfSe9BKa3Q61mGr6xBE2bjiKA8M3iRfw3BDSSN_/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I *almost* pulled the trigger on the bottom left, but decided the colors weren't exactly right.<br /><br />So McKenzie Bohemia in Aqua by Dena Designs it is.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCne2FIAbuZOqxQyE16CfB4MLnGUQAuL52HXa3hiFladkd15OkhTnDaNP1bUAhNRf7i77U_mMlG5HxwCOTqw1w_CmXeIju3Pcq7o3dq25CNE0t5RK6YxOuj7pvtFJffgiMfKCGfBjkJfRu/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-12-30+at+3.33.51+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCne2FIAbuZOqxQyE16CfB4MLnGUQAuL52HXa3hiFladkd15OkhTnDaNP1bUAhNRf7i77U_mMlG5HxwCOTqw1w_CmXeIju3Pcq7o3dq25CNE0t5RK6YxOuj7pvtFJffgiMfKCGfBjkJfRu/s1600/Screen+Shot+2012-12-30+at+3.33.51+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />I purchased it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/117967444/dena-designs-df70-mckenzie-bohemia-aqua?ga_search_query=dena" target="_blank">here</a> and it came to $22.22 shipped for 2.5 yards. I'll use stitch witchery to make it into a curtain, and of course document that whole process later.<br /><br />Hopefully it will be yellow enough in person—but if it isn't, I have other plans to add a splash of yellow. And I'm pretty excited about that project.<br /><br /><br />Cross your fingers for me that all goes well and we have shelves and a cabinet installed next week!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePsDFnnEsdCOFBSHdpQJod4_ZVZzT0legJgp79b48LMFMMKnsj3ERWghdY8xhMgo5_PMovtN0sKzRDatsUWGR6Czo9Wzl9lkTXOuobvqZJKSyWZuKho9iAhfWSu5K6QMi9GfJqoCw7dxS/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePsDFnnEsdCOFBSHdpQJod4_ZVZzT0legJgp79b48LMFMMKnsj3ERWghdY8xhMgo5_PMovtN0sKzRDatsUWGR6Czo9Wzl9lkTXOuobvqZJKSyWZuKho9iAhfWSu5K6QMi9GfJqoCw7dxS/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />

Operation Pantry Remodel: Phase 2

Hope you all enjoyed your holidays! It was my first year ever with just the two (three) of us. I missed my family but it was nice to be our own family too. Here's our one and only holiday photo (in case you missed it on instagram or facebook):Susie was a good girl and dressed up for the occasion.Now…

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VERANDA AND ANN HOLDEN!

<blockquote> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="5">The latest Veranda features a renovation project done by one-half of the talented New Orleans duo, Holden and Dupuy. Known as the “Two Anns” – Ann Holden and Ann Dupuy have been creating fabulous interiors together and separately since 1976. They design interiors in the beautiful, classic NOLA style, but they also create designs that lean to the more contemporary. Mostly, their interiors are a mix of the two – classic with a touch of contemporary, which many times is highlighted by the art work used in the project. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="5">If you are a reader of Veranda, or once – Southern Accents - you are probably well aware of Holden and Dupuy. Their work has been published many times over the years. Today, the two Anns mostly work solo on their projects. In 2010, Ann Holden was honored when she was named to Architectural Digest’s Top 100. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="5">I’ve been a huge fan of both Anns since I first saw their work, but, that shouldn’t be a surprise. Ann Holden is the daughter of the great interior designer Gerrie Bremermann, and her influence is definitely seen in Ann’s designs. Being such a fan, I was thrilled when Veranda asked me to present some of the images that are in the new January issue. But first, let’s take a look back at Holden and Dupuy! </font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SGdWLJ9xAb4/UNQs_-p3XWI/AAAAAAABpt4/Q-WTHzfcwqM/s1600-h/image_thumb41%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb41" border="0" height="483" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrwsc9RBCwfQwNETr-8op5sU3fTFiruFAWC-McBQeVnqn2DIC2NZBKddpJruZ-5V-dY13uMAo8u8o6hjlIGdhXWKmUyYbwjSJWOcphkKWsAIEXHQHTU8daxAJrhiyZFAdGWFFcC4Evoi49/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb41" width="415"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">An early image which shows the mixture of old New Orleans and new. Trendy slipcovers hide antique fabric on priceless chairs. An antique French desk sits underneath a classic painting – but the focal point is the contemporary portrait. </font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFqsVQQ0tGUURyzkQE-SbXjcxD1u5r2iHPspwx5qx4RS4eEukxhyphenhyphenT44Fc9gZeWO2SBILjyQjUO-Lwqs7zz3clozZFTWnELd_xY9YxWMVYGrK6gk5Y_4l8hgQDcDyf_OI2Tb5cw6nYmrDU/s1600-h/image_thumb44%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb44" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eZizSN4miis/UNQtC60aC4I/AAAAAAABpuQ/yzBJMsycug8/image_thumb44_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb44" width="368"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">Another famous image from the two Anns shows antiques mixed with contemporary chairs and fabric. Curtains by <a href="http://www.marytait.com/portfolio-of-published-proj/architectural-digest-july-2/cajun-colonial-in-louisiana-3.html#previous-photo">Mary Tait</a> are a trademark. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDj5YDQms4ymGT0vj4tL8qCrPgAKRSUAIGHgGP96GC7r3J-h6oiN7v6YsBWJBh6OOdHQgRN4wYkSN4mLQjPKNO8uf-Meq7geLYh2SqVl3vx9Wwv-7rN_9cwSv4XNRSOBh-IjNo6ZpChCBZ/s1600-h/image_thumb46%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb46" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-O41I8njPFoI/UNQtFuKop8I/AAAAAAABpug/6vLacX38zEs/image_thumb46_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb46" width="554"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">This dining room shows again, the mix of new and old, with bold curtains.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jj1HnAPYvSI/UNQtHGDzcNI/AAAAAAABpuo/AESTAKQsiHE/s1600-h/image_thumb47%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb47" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07DCiikMFu-0obAP3c2epbnc4wsNENDJMAxWKwQooKO9tTosGaSPdKfH9RQEfeaL8TOSyXkxMVwKEfhzSB2GzyDxJ1VZ_UhrOvCVcd9LVDdDs835WlYwPYbuitEAloQ7kSHksT7jqW8PQ/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb47" width="582"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">Fabulous chairs and table – mixed with antique rug and, again, bold curtains.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywnpzcyZKBXKiTjrRb4DA8GDQb9bEuJLo58vVtTo11HrhA0V__MRpA7Kg9o0lGuSUoPj7e5qR-MTndF_MsS63SMRqhd1a3wQ-k3IA08QOlr8y3xztAOvPaPsr0s0qaF4hh3vgMavsC777/s1600-h/image_thumb49%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb49" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-anZ9NDBFfBI/UNQtMMN80xI/AAAAAAABpvA/UayHrOtuBjE/image_thumb49_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb49" width="534"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">A red lacquered powder room with a slipcover chair and painted console. Just beautiful.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd07TAz8ZRKjGy1fPUbhXk_S89hMZIhtiJeR3AcGIQ0fegzcSzcy5_u-GSuxYZrv3VL-aqkgkxwxR45tiEB_IRZAHu2wSq57_xQq9IhELfwHyJSqig32JvOrdmItF-Yvi59NJNJh5XbbM/s1600-h/image_thumb50%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb50" border="0" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi999E6reAd0XdboCzeQT2-1c_F0Qnqe50wmyyT2RIuWYob-4u0jXlcGT82Osk-aIZ3p_b3GKDX_1EDRz4hzttvHq41TvPt43g9_amfJcVTXUwPHLnUm90LlaHgbjo0F_7Q4Zef9IDxR-ee/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb50" width="556"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">This vignette shows a more classic New Orleans styled chest with Fortuny lampshades and a gorgeous mirror. </font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WN_AgDVS6oQ/UNQtQiLugdI/AAAAAAABpvY/XOO2LEX8I8c/s1600-h/image_thumb51%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb51" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--ayMPUV-7iM/UNQtSOVD9oI/AAAAAAABpvg/LGoqnCiANtw/image_thumb51_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb51" width="486"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">Ann Holden designed this house in Austin, Texas, using portieres to frame the entrance to the living room. Villa Savoi Embroidery produced the curtains. </font><a href="http://villasavoiaembroidery.blogspot.com/"><font size="5">HERE</font></a><font size="5">.</font> </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3CasG0_2Yro/UNQtTop_SMI/AAAAAAABpvo/tKQegvIY6VI/s1600-h/image_thumb52%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb52" border="0" height="520" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QwkXrtGib0k/UNQtVMGyYKI/AAAAAAABpvw/m4Mdw1_foQ0/image_thumb52_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb52" width="789"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">Holden and Dupuy did work in Houston too – here, the living room with the coral colored silk curtains and contemporary day bed mixed with antiques.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu3CBbnsbkPSvOHDIZ_R0bqxb4gs4ZM19TqPglpiXDTUxpnSFmmlQPFPUmifZ3hMwAw7F5D0qOzP2b487via3GEbxtsxYHqgSX8Tp_4dVwSsktopshL5TJILDj2eEddP1g3BRZoLqKwj4/s1600-h/image_thumb53%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb53" border="0" height="524" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mPCidXmLYCU/UNQtYIwTgsI/AAAAAAABpwA/wghJ2Kx_4UA/image_thumb53_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb53" width="788"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The Houston dining room is so beautiful with handpainted wallpaper and a gorgeous chandelier.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xQwHtu1CLJo/UNQtZnAqO9I/AAAAAAABpwI/HnXP1XLYfoQ/s1600-h/image_thumb54%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb54" border="0" height="518" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4kuyXvhSOsg/UNQtbIEBmSI/AAAAAAABpwQ/Xjrh3QP2Qfk/image_thumb54_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb54" width="794"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">But, the Houston powder room is the show stopper. Grisaille mural and rough edged marble vanity is mixed with a Venetian mirror. Sooo pretty!!!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wa0cenqEWM4/UNQtchhQ4LI/AAAAAAABpwY/l1xmzp1iMvE/s1600-h/image_thumb56%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb56" border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUzS0E_DNdYufGGnKds2IEVuAUjZfDAz13ox6T1DWaxBM6kV-nQrxCxuQh-pnSh6jNfpdFmlgbsywlM-br7Dwt7LJKv9MzzCdXfDODKAfVNKf4DfpKi6iz9LXXfDuHrQoozJvtslFkz0/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb56" width="939"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The esteemed architect Ken Tate built this sprawling estate near New Orleans. When it came time to redecorate it, Ann Holden was chosen. This spread was featured in Architectural Digest in 2010:</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OJhslFF_No8/UNQtfS8JLbI/AAAAAAABpwo/2FkWjMFBB1U/s1600-h/image_thumb57%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb57" border="0" height="638" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ABkNJihjG9g/UNQtg8_oe2I/AAAAAAABpww/wjdpr7dOeP0/image_thumb57_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb57" width="540"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The main entry way, with limestone floors and arched French doors.</font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPmGzDJQRfHflgwUZ07cdzjHF0XCeHFljAw1kthUSQdvFdFInEsu8ebSpEjDXsViYZtSuY2IA75zKjNoKOkHuumMMUQIEnaLv75E0-HH_cZOsnMQrrde1vm4mtQQJbnCjAVXm-wc8VJo/s1600-h/image_thumb58%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb58" border="0" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyaPkHjptvE8TmUlsdRAZTU8GksNLpBBbSma8qz491jPUAvof2hif_esf4W7Lu8_BvsEPvc1b7CSQ-4jrC7o0YCCI-Az3VGNXkvaYuCrloy5oVpzNd6qey2Wlxms7UINQV1cOTBFmzAF2-/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb58" width="897"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The grand living room has twin chandeliers and two main seating areas. Off to the left is the library.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SXCv0Ujbuwc/UNQtmPLRWVI/AAAAAAABpxI/5MKPTEMeieY/s1600-h/image_thumb62%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb62" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yz4nmB2gDZM/UNQtnhXExvI/AAAAAAABpxQ/P8a_YQhqG_c/image_thumb62_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb62" width="537"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">Close up of the living room – Villa Savoi did the embroidered curtains in this house too. I love those sconces. </font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DCwoavirZ9c/UNQto1pVTGI/AAAAAAABpxY/GjrmAMVXAmw/s1600-h/image_thumb63%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb63" border="0" height="435" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-d8yZaSIN2rM/UNQtqMYYlBI/AAAAAAABpxg/yiMU8U84oBA/image_thumb63_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb63" width="948"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">Behind the living room is this eating area.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p><font size="5"></font> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wc4lA29_uFI/UNQtsqHRReI/AAAAAAABpxo/Im6sp3UgQcc/s1600-h/image_thumb72%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb72" border="0" height="719" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxr3np3FfOR-wWw63RSU7mfZGvNP45G8tc2yVLnWMye6CaBlKrgR5UClKkTxjrMnbMO2oNbDRFw7UlZFP3c1ZCK8RGhCbr0_E0pYE68ifXr0k83NkDO7yC8vbkRzfwV62Z142nzOchLk/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb72" width="1028"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The family room is bathed in yellows and creams.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c4HHSb4ed30/UNQtwRe19oI/AAAAAAABpx4/wCVyeWjLHQA/s1600-h/image_thumb69%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb69" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKsoePSRhTyje_a_LLxJ2Pnu4eN_uYtuSt9k-TMTtBv-gIilwvrSCKFs6Fr9IP-VSLEVvK9lLz02xvXIrKZ7MIdLd431KgpxpuZMgLwUJpgfA599b8PC8OUmhxyLG6JiBZgJ_HCwlliUG/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb69" width="568"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The main dining room has Gracie hand painted wallpaper. So pretty! Gorgeous chandelier. This dining room is a favorite on Pinterest.</font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-X8hCfr-1F8A/UNQtzMwqKFI/AAAAAAABpyI/dAzYJwhaH3o/s1600-h/image_thumb66%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb66" border="0" height="632" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TAahWlMGLXQ/UNQt0in3OJI/AAAAAAABpyQ/_SW7nFpSx6w/image_thumb66_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb66" width="546"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">A closeup of the antique French buffet with contemporary styled gilt lamps.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5dp_mFxZeD0/UNQt2BMFHtI/AAAAAAABpyY/W1QLuZq5YVk/s1600-h/image_thumb74%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb74" border="0" height="594" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-djU0p1XdQ00/UNQt3siisSI/AAAAAAABpyg/02kEwlq-6ro/image_thumb74_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb74" width="896"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The music room has matching trumeaus that flank the French fireplace. Notice the beautiful beamed ceiling.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rB3u1SOuVUw/UNQt5GZrTiI/AAAAAAABpyo/n73eX-9hU2Q/s1600-h/image_thumb82%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb82" border="0" height="603" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zOJYwIAuyAA/UNQt6uuCmoI/AAAAAAABpyw/zVPbVpQ7Jk8/image_thumb82_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb82" width="615"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The music room is a mix of velvet covered contemporary styled chairs and traditional sofas. Love the suzani covered chair. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0XBdGxfby8JOlv1rQgY4x1eNm10gbME3bycfCOj5B5LflkqF_rVXXMN7Ln3SYgBYqIDeGYAtGJe3I4iHDlJVoWp3t3eoO3OJKFfB5NgteQTT2O1dfvnX-vTAHkqqkOR2b82ttbuABg1y/s1600-h/image_thumb83%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb83" border="0" height="593" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GrywU-RVWlo/UNQt-E6XibI/AAAAAAABpzA/wEEboUO8MLc/image_thumb83_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb83" width="896"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">Holden updated this paneled dining room with contemporary light fixtures mixed with damask curtains. </font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZhVcRAbpALs/UNQt_pXjKYI/AAAAAAABpzI/NoAuJ54Zkgo/s1600-h/image_thumb88%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb88" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7-o40fVU7ig/UNQuBe399hI/AAAAAAABpzQ/A7gRIYNQ3QI/image_thumb88_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb88" width="567"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The paneled library off the main living room. </font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CSBC_CW9Wbk/UNQuClaSfOI/AAAAAAABpzY/sI9HWKcAFWE/s1600-h/image_thumb86%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb86" border="0" height="631" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfD7I3WzIjMnppfnRTJlPlPvcbKudcFG_ot3AUgaWCp3O1V431nBKffjt-LszMn9H761_ICdIOK9b3ugAaKznPGS9V3pEseJLHd2ZhItVRj7UJvI9kPJKZobUTdi7Bp7tPMn3ZfKNTtU/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb86" width="534"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The entry hall leading to the master bedroom.</font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-itt_ElrkR_8/UNQuFFTyVII/AAAAAAABpzo/GUyoIxHHsNs/s1600-h/image_thumb89%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb89" border="0" height="599" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Uf4tYuixzNQ/UNQuGZrh_pI/AAAAAAABpzw/RbbgofbdrmU/image_thumb89_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb89" width="892"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The master bedroom is calm with ivories and aquas. Beautiful French mantel.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kNhvipK4WLI/UNQuH0a9UDI/AAAAAAABpz4/3M9eSwUq2HI/s1600-h/image_thumb94%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb94" border="0" height="650" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vBDVmGddJcg/UNQuI882FjI/AAAAAAABp0A/uox9GQMLb18/image_thumb94_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb94" width="454"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">On Holden and Dupuy’s web site is this pretty house. This project, recently completed, shows a shift from their usual golds and creams to a more white palette. Here the entry hall with the Fortuny light fixture is between the living room and dining room.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-V2ianpOiX8A/UNQuJ5QEVJI/AAAAAAABp0I/mST9G4Vpi8I/s1600-h/image_thumb95%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb95" border="0" height="597" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TU7yKYDVyrg/UNQuMGRY1EI/AAAAAAABp0Q/PcUHeyam1KE/image_thumb95_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb95" width="394"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The entry hall with antique console and chair, mixed with contemporary art work – a Holden and Dupuy trademark.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjyjjvO_0ly_gmnnklSx_wUcotsF3G7S0QkENdOKz4q9akaXFwkgLNeABVhQ2xlQjJ6Nmt9RpOj8RJGIJxFbZU3kLGkt2w8cA32DPEoGgnVa7UnUHS-_herN9SnRImB-Kz5CcnoOWgcdG/s1600-h/image_thumb96%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb96" border="0" height="488" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_OjoJbd0KvM/UNQuOt8cM5I/AAAAAAABp0g/Y3ETKRoxKoQ/image_thumb96_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb96" width="743"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The living room has twin white slipcovered sofas with a large leather tufted ottoman. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Awd2QLEhBRw/UNQuP8hPasI/AAAAAAABp0o/od594jMB7fY/s1600-h/image_thumb97%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb97" border="0" height="487" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PGZDXniPGO8/UNQuRCFOFgI/AAAAAAABp0w/aRNu4QWTqW0/image_thumb97_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb97" width="739"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The dining room is so dramatic with the dark walls and curtains with white linings pulled back. Gorgeous chandelier!!! Love this room!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-a7QR4O3uIao/UNQuSTVBsfI/AAAAAAABp04/djhoCjX2-v4/s1600-h/image_thumb98%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb98" border="0" height="590" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2fNABdEFyuM/UNQuTaoI1qI/AAAAAAABp1A/YQYLLctsKy8/image_thumb98_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb98" width="478"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">Off the living room is the library with the contemporary table mixed with antique chairs and banquette and grisaille mural. LOVE!!!!</font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEGgpG75VmT7XCtmiMuCkkPoEBB0wZOQzuKqR2T2pqCtI9Ln6XmPVnjVWRbaDtawb98UgwYAImgPidTUASz_KNZJHHfHYhqFt1uu46Y9Ao3ExgEQjcCFfI99yHNuLdEE1d8WUiwX_Xi0E/s1600-h/image_thumb99%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb99" border="0" height="1102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9evp5-36f4s6qkHg5KO-tFxTmsCR-kuhdU67Nqt3ioxJG9ZwLR2G6Cxodxn-NK-Fi_7rSaWzONMoHhbr1mPPpdIhwP19zWLnKbFCmwHGod0m5MSt7YGv4fFcwEjTEdGCgoIfHUyeE2bI/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb99" width="1025"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">Finally, here is a sneak peek at Ann Holden’s newest project in this month’s Veranda. The house, built in 1884, is on famous St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. To start the process, first the 3,000 sq. ft. house was stripped back to its beginnings – all former restorations and additions were removed. Once that was accomplished, a new, seamless 4,500 sq. ft. addition was added to the back. From the front façade, there is no hint of the addition in the back.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-j81k8P_V7Dg/UNQuZOMhYFI/AAAAAAABp1Y/9UZSjd27NPQ/s1600-h/image_thumb100%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb100" border="0" height="1167" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CJwdWf4Shb4/UNQub0gRQeI/AAAAAAABp1g/U_eHhb0zGy0/image_thumb100_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb100" width="903"></a></p> <p><font size="5">The ceiling in the entry hall is original – and it’s fabulous! The wood floors were stripped, but picking a floor for the addition wasn’t easy. The antique lantern came from <a href="http://www.chateaudomingue.com">Chateau Domingue</a>. </font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZrtPPggJfkgMyoxerb7U3ePzB7buu9uZJdc5S18IFjIVHXqCSvxek30ZRdqO27eYMEncFTdWJI3sSUrjX6RKtdsIyE_zuV_h1cJoVCdY86d5mKfGfA7YptTk7M_58N_hzYxicfkOhc_8/s1600-h/image_thumb101%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb101" border="0" height="1110" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QITIjUWtUv0/UNQugaCrf5I/AAAAAAABp1w/m0Xk5H3YGGA/image_thumb101_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb101" width="859"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The dining room is in the original part of the house. Gorgeous antique table and chandelier. The ceiling is original and was stripped of its stain. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ija1U9WShWA/UNQui5Ud82I/AAAAAAABp14/8-769X0GLlM/s1600-h/image_thumb102%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb102" border="0" height="831" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZV_ExRxU2OQ/UNQula2lO8I/AAAAAAABp2A/FwfVhH61dRw/image_thumb102_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb102" width="1236"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The new part of the house with steel windows. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EqZi_QRF2QM/UNQunZ565FI/AAAAAAABp2I/qmjRf2F6Gc4/s1600-h/image_thumb103%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb103" border="0" height="1167" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lS694QtPi74/UNQuqAmSbkI/AAAAAAABp2Q/6hEEpLISl5Y/image_thumb103_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb103" width="903"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">My favorite picture in the photoshoot. The breakfast room – love how it looks like it’s in a glass box! Beadboard ceiling. Love the chandelier and the size of the prints – wonderful!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQ92urmNgVVyepcO8RTY0ZWinVqQFTUqIbJ8KA5NB1v3XsKqGX6Sgcb9gf0AqUT5S7aGEjFji0Pb7rzdwlk73BpEacNz9hpFywBXphWKV3JEdEaTQPQ2ue-oQW-mNVf8lsIofe2vHlOB9/s1600-h/image_thumb104%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb104" border="0" height="1167" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2c3YukiaTvs/UNQuvKqgFII/AAAAAAABp2g/JhjgBNSaOYQ/image_thumb104_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb104" width="903"></a></p> <p><font size="5"></font></p> <p><font size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">And finally, the library, painted dark gray. Another favorite! There are plenty more pictures in the magazine, I only picked my favorites to show here. </font> <p align="center"><font size="5">I hope you enjoyed reading about Holden and Dupuy and Ann Holden’s latest project!! The new Veranda will be on the newstands on December 24th. </font> <p align="center"><font size="5">There’s another good blog story on Ann Holden</font><font size="5"> <a href="http://vintagemulberry.blogspot.com/2012/09/what-if-wednesdayswhat-if-i-told-you-i.html">HERE</a> at the Vintage Mulberry.</font> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font> <p align="center"><font size="5">AND ONE MORE THING:</font> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QNW4P_PzhyE/UNQuwNazVkI/AAAAAAABp2o/DsB_pxV62lo/s1600-h/image_thumb110%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image_thumb110" border="0" height="285" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2OOR4i7FvAk/UNQuxHKdbPI/AAAAAAABp2w/GaVWC3UEceI/image_thumb110_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image_thumb110" width="1092"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">The Peak of TRES Chic is doing a series called Designer Diaries and she interviewed me for her blog! To read the story, please visit her blog <a href="http://www.thepeakoftreschic.com/2012/12/the-design-diaries-joni-webb-of-cote-de.html?showComment=1356074329943#c7399705961928560792">HERE</a>. A huge thank you to Sam for featuring Cote de Texas.</font> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><font size="5"></font></p></blockquote>

VERANDA AND ANN HOLDEN!

The latest Veranda features a renovation project done by one-half of the talented New Orleans duo, Holden and Dupuy. Known as the “Two Anns” – Ann Holden and Ann Dupuy have been creating fabulous interiors together and separately since 1976. They design interiors in the beautiful, classic NOLA sty…

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