Kitchen Trends To Watch In 2015

A JEWELRY GIVEAWAY ON COTE DE TEXAS!!!

<blockquote>   Today, Cote de Texas sponsor Karen Sugarman Designs is offering a fabulous giveaway.  And it all has to do with Elizabeth Taylor! Yes! Elizabeth Taylor.  But let’s start at the beginning of the story – there’s always a story.  Karen Sugarman designs one of a kind, couture jewelry – with a twist.  She’s been a long time sponsor on Cote de Texas – and I am a huge fan of her work.  I think it’s so gorgeous – and unique.  Here’s a necklace I have from Karen:   <a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sHYVjptx5SE/T-LHPVNCpWI/AAAAAAABaS4/bH3p6jP_7uw/s1600-h/image%25255B34%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sHYVjptx5SE/T-LHPVNCpWI/AAAAAAABaTA/Pf9ZXkU9h_Y/s1600-h/image%25255B143%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="487" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JX47-v1zub4/T-LHSIAdwSI/AAAAAAABaTE/fl9LZdmQHH4/image_thumb%25255B62%25255D.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" width="486"></a></a></a> It’s a beautiful piece made of freshwater pearls and stones.  I think it’s stunning.  I love my necklace so much that for Christmas, Ben and I got one for our sister-in-law:     <a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WSnSQiHJSaA/T-LHTp3nEfI/AAAAAAABaTM/LR81qN11Cvc/s1600-h/image%25255B39%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WSnSQiHJSaA/T-LHTp3nEfI/AAAAAAABaTU/LrkVbKcWLE4/s1600-h/image%25255B144%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="506" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6Jsbth6PAP8/T-LHVh89SnI/AAAAAAABaTY/W9CB7rqyvj0/image_thumb%25255B63%25255D.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" width="506"></a></a></a> Shannon’s necklace is similar to this one – it’s like mine, but with darker red stones that go better with her coloring.  Beautiful, right?   <a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QlIRN9b3kVA/T-LHWXZhY_I/AAAAAAABaTg/GIwL8-mr8_Q/s1600-h/image%25255B49%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="504" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iWxEtDiAh6U/T-LHYOvBSMI/AAAAAAABaTo/6bSq0YqiNFw/image_thumb%25255B17%25255D.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" width="504"></a></a> This antique watch on a necklace caught my eye on Karen’s web site.  I love the way she styles her designs – with décor items, like these antique books.     <a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Q57KIfhsJXw/T-LHY70exvI/AAAAAAABaTw/Epy4o4vjsck/s1600-h/image%25255B44%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9n8kTRYgS2QlkDxv0h6tDI8QeH2gHiB9s932cZhLzatC2TRALskiRHupVOltOuvMe-dH6Y1LpIBkLfVFpsWkyQqRYaIgtUM7lvaDfAcLD21KAMRzb9ymKYuWdVExlG7QQ7oKi3T87gxc/?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" width="504"></a></a> I’ve always adored this one with shells and a beautiful cameo.  It would be so pretty in the summer!   Besides necklaces, Karen makes earrings and bracelets and she specializes in jewelry for brides.  Most of her work is custom and one of a kind.  All the pieces she has previously made for clients are shown on the web site for inspiration when designing your own piece.    Recently Karen contacted me with great news about one of her new designs – her necklace was going to be in a movie!  It’s an interesting story she tells – all about Elizabeth Taylor:   <a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8ImAvF1D4_c/T-LHae5sreI/AAAAAAABaUA/qW2O-Sf8iiI/s1600-h/image%25255B53%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="224" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5PR5WvaM4us/T-LHaxRbqgI/AAAAAAABaUI/VlnDnK3MIhU/image_thumb%25255B18%25255D.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" width="244"></a></a> Elizabeth Taylor’s famous diamond ring, auctioned off at Christie’s.   Recently, Christie’s auctioned off the famed jewelry collection of the late actress Elizabeth Taylor.  Taylor had a love of expensive stones that was shared by her husband, actor Richard Burton.  He gifted her with stunning pieces that over time were worth a king’s ransom.  The auction took place late last year and is said to have broken all records – the final total was more than $137 million.   Three of the biggest items were gifts from Burton:  the Taj Mahal diamond (a 40th birthday gift) and the 33.19 carat diamond ring – shown above.  The pearl and diamond necklace “La Peregrina” – sold for $11.8.  Burton paid only $37,000. for it.  Amazing.      <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-K0A3ry0Efz0/T-LHcxDgYZI/AAAAAAABaUQ/Fpb480qNU-U/s1600-h/image%25255B57%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="731" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MkqAjacWhBw/T-LHdlNI8NI/AAAAAAABaUY/NbvJ4ugSvwU/image_thumb%25255B20%25255D.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" width="517"></a> Just a few of her famous diamonds.  The diamond necklace was sold in 1978 to fund a hospital in Africa.  She is wearing the diamond ring, which it is said, she wore every single day.     <a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ae0XcX6gQr8/T-LHewYtHTI/AAAAAAABaUg/1G2HzPazc-I/s1600-h/image%25255B62%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="731" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UeLs34fT4eU/T-LHgePQYoI/AAAAAAABaUo/UifN2f3rlxY/image_thumb%25255B22%25255D.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" width="1068"></a></a> Not all the jewelry auctioned at Christie’s was made of diamonds.  This necklace received a lot of press because of its uniqueness and provenance and its chic look.  Called the Opera Token Necklace, this was a gift from the famous costume designer Edith Head.  Made of antique ivory opera tokens from the 18th and 19th century, the necklace was valued at $1,500 to $2,000 but was auctioned at $314,500.00!!   The tokens are made of ivory and encircled in gold.   One person who was enraptured by the token necklace was sponsor Karen Sugarman.  She wasn’t alone – other jewelers were looking for ways to recreate this stunner – but Karen really surpassed them all with her own design:  <a></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kglJ7FA4608/T-LHhNElh6I/AAAAAAABaUw/_pxdHqQMv0A/s1600-h/image%25255B67%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEganjMC78Xzed8SgUufgln_ucg00K8zTtKWdkJMeruIsKSE5UJddY-T3xby2PkfZbhQ5awOQQ-BbcChgHD4vOHXNHjedalYOCZZmI9N0K9dFCOHO24KxlVL_VPbPLENUibOVkGOlJ4h4Lo/?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" width="804"></a> Karen Sugarman’s own Ivory Opera Token Necklace!! AND…here is the necklace Karen is now offering for sale! DYING!!! I want one sooo badly!!  DROOL!!!!  The really neat thing about this necklace is the buyer can customize the tokens to reflect their love of operas, ballets and symphonies. The original necklace and Karen’s design features 13 tokens, BUT you can order as few as 1 token, 3 or more – (odd numbers only.)   These scrimshaw tokens are made of pre-ban ivory and are hand lettered. <a></a>  <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-pAW3UC6fHsY6HDMh2JBDxgWQCo2-sTahzrcbKFzHE0PsnuvFbRU-v8TKt609HjLhneRykKXEXBhEdWcXnEqym4M7iDZ-2Fg2rmv9mr83hzHz4-xsgKStvic1rUK6P8BYOwTMYMaRFs/s640/Karen_Sugarman_008.jpg+cropped.jpg"> The back of the necklace shows the seat and box numbers.     <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9omaBCjRY0vrI1V3LsPEaqWUlNIMWgmY7zF-1g7N-YX6MQxrFyw40t9ygaEnxXcbloflQc_OZk3umszPn__ePedjOF09vXuBH8zwSzgEBADm8evph2fJKLG9RDONZziGeXVie-i_8mE/s1600/DSC06035.jpg"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9omaBCjRY0vrI1V3LsPEaqWUlNIMWgmY7zF-1g7N-YX6MQxrFyw40t9ygaEnxXcbloflQc_OZk3umszPn__ePedjOF09vXuBH8zwSzgEBADm8evph2fJKLG9RDONZziGeXVie-i_8mE/s640/DSC06035.jpg" width="640"></a> You can choose from one, three, or more tokens – 13 is the maximum.  I wonder if you could order this in a bracelet size?  It would make such a cute charm bracelet too.     <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgGRf6LOjiOAktajVk8UdX5pzA87U_i8gapoYjL6gzsC2of7th0C5gGMsYrnISTWyjluVWEvcYJHQYfG8wJIovw03uIyl4h27e1VQKFG7lZ06FKlOqFfgWpX_SUj33T2B3xOcirIQGgo/s1600/%25231LS.jpg"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgGRf6LOjiOAktajVk8UdX5pzA87U_i8gapoYjL6gzsC2of7th0C5gGMsYrnISTWyjluVWEvcYJHQYfG8wJIovw03uIyl4h27e1VQKFG7lZ06FKlOqFfgWpX_SUj33T2B3xOcirIQGgo/s640/%25231LS.jpg" width="640"></a> Karen made this special necklace for her mother in law for Mother’s Day.  It was customized with her beloved Boston Symphony Orchestra on it. Now, the story gets even more exciting for Karen!  Her husband’s cousin is directing the Lifetime Movie “Liz and Dick” starring Lindsey Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor and Grant Bowler as Richard Burton.  Since Karen had just completed the famous Elizabeth Taylor Ivory Token Necklace, the director showed it to the Costume Designer, Salvador Perez who chose to put it in the movie!   Karen was told there were 66 costume changes in the movie, so, it’s always possible the necklace will end up on the cutting room floor but – Karen is thrilled just for the chance.     <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rfX3Ku4oW1o/T-LHkkqqLkI/AAAAAAABaVA/rCcfTP2ByKY/s1600-h/image%25255B71%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rfX3Ku4oW1o/T-LHkkqqLkI/AAAAAAABaVI/8SmqYwkoM5A/s1600-h/image%25255B145%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="665" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NvbQMXGwlC4/T-LHqtsxziI/AAAAAAABaVQ/lV45A1WXn_w/image_thumb%25255B64%25255D.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" width="756"></a></a> Liz and Dick is being filmed now, and here is Lindsey Lohan dressed up as Elizabeth.  The resemblance is striking for a red haired girl with freckles!  She really has channeled the actress.     <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZg1ea0X77hrD0Bcg49YO9k8xMyPKW_JBvTwXle_eYwCpyR-SimAp_vj2FewAyx0EYFtjruB_rioOSVZhA1Wg9j7M32jnrLHxrBspU0BLG4bW1jsxUZ7GayUKWZjg8yflfwRoQAhXHGzw/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-06-05+at+9.45.07+AM.png"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZg1ea0X77hrD0Bcg49YO9k8xMyPKW_JBvTwXle_eYwCpyR-SimAp_vj2FewAyx0EYFtjruB_rioOSVZhA1Wg9j7M32jnrLHxrBspU0BLG4bW1jsxUZ7GayUKWZjg8yflfwRoQAhXHGzw/s640/Screen+shot+2012-06-05+at+9.45.07+AM.png" width="640"></a> Here, the two stars of Liz and Dick recreate a famous photograph of the two lovers.  Lohan really looks exactly like Elizabeth here!     <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYyrHaWU-Gd1InlKsbA1IJN-8pJuplx0jCb_LFgATCjtt47bcTH_ALk-AKPtCx1I01uRyc2oyhM6F33oI8JtYzeOnwO1Sg7Ushaq3nXrFPnwo0bOhopP0Dfjc9ryopCGJr-zUjeJ2VBhd1/s1600-h/image%25255B90%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_HoRFn3myVI/T-LHsTPCDmI/AAAAAAABaVg/QS-SvcnlE-E/s1600-h/image%25255B142%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="701" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0PkXiwWciqUfI5j2i-V7ycLa-64dCz7a-FhlAtLvL3uNFcqKIMFAqj3xs_yfIK1f34y95jUHu-xgFvfN6ZRyVcGYFIlkL8cmtWSDHUO9x-CnScWLsjiV28VEtREQ0278jmtrAq44rnP8/?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" width="583"></a></a> Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor fell head over heels in love while filming the movie Cleopatra.  Both were married to others and their romance was a major Hollywood scandal.  The movie Liz and Dick will recreate their passionate affair.      <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVeOA7vMBt8B8t3G5IT0WvF2Vx3Y7j06a6XtiFPESGFzU02iXCfMMavoDNaQJRwzmF4KIlvH7SoZfsPxb0EZRLShIyTS6ab5F2dRSIz8x6bl-GKtCEHJQo6_ipG3r37ifknY9IvF1OFtuF/s1600-h/image%25255B121%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FfWsPPLQ7j4/T-LHyTfYLKI/AAAAAAABaV0/AJrHXgg4Iq0/s1600-h/image%25255B146%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="432" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mIUVgsgfRjA/T-LH0gdEgWI/AAAAAAABaV4/opJLczuErMs/image_thumb%25255B65%25255D.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" width="640"></a></a> This photograph taken of the couple kissing was what alerted the world to their love affair.  Today, few stories match this one for the paparazzi storm it created.     <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ydQ6sABK4GM/T-LH1W9w0uI/AAAAAAABaWA/2zfqQ24B2Z8/s1600-h/image%25255B122%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="608" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CFHEjIVuHzc/T-LH1-VWzEI/AAAAAAABaWI/BS8xUKnCT8M/image_thumb%25255B45%25255D.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" width="588"></a> The couple were madly in love and unable to stay apart, despite both being married to others.  Eventually they wed and their marriage lasted 10 years, but broke up due to Burton’s alcoholism.  They reconciled a year later and married again - which lasted only one year.  After their second divorce, Burton was quoted as saying:  'If I live to be a hundred, I'll always love that woman.'   So romantic!!!   He doted on Elizabeth, buying her the famous jewels and even a yacht, The Kalizma – named after their three daughters – Richard’s Kate, Elizabeth’s Liza, and Maria, the adopted daughter of Richard and Elizabeth.      <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q6mxmvU7WXA/T-LH2-OVN7I/AAAAAAABaWQ/irw08twTky8/s1600-h/image%25255B123%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="446" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bNer9h04fsU/T-LH36sJDdI/AAAAAAABaWY/_FP-byQoyWc/image_thumb%25255B46%25255D.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" width="638"></a> Here in the movie Liz and Dick, Lohan recreates famous scenes aboard the Kalizma.     <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQNK9OxZA56U5S9VMRE1JJyPvONP_Ncu36oyeMLegHcsAT8_tg5gCwTjX5jOXhIu3HNxTcUdJhO2TcHLXj-URz-_DT21GsPJijkQ700fsRSocUSRuVfEuUezbODpmnszRMxcgBAe5LK0/s1600-h/image%25255B124%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWi9JkUUz2WaoGYAD7IxII0AeUjhewTs1MpBWU5QQlBUIiSXV7arM4BBV56WA8znhPBo7y8udUdEcSgELZPEoa4Mh04UiZ_umiZsWgXdkkbvMIMd0xhdmYRTKIUnbUtD6FBOHrZ-gkY6E/?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" width="638"></a> Filming is taking place on this yacht – a look alike of the vintage Kalizma.      <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ChkCH56NGfM/T-LH7q0EcHI/AAAAAAABaWw/PEJNXTfEv8w/s1600-h/image%25255B96%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ChkCH56NGfM/T-LH7q0EcHI/AAAAAAABaW4/Il9E-AOY9ZY/s1600-h/image%25255B141%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="415" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AvbxsoLPAQQ/T-LH985VIPI/AAAAAAABaW8/BZ3SPRJkC38/image_thumb%25255B60%25255D.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" width="535"></a></a> Here, the actors act out a heated argument on the movie set of the Kalizma.     <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9bFw9du40Ak/T-LIAtxoxPI/AAAAAAABaXI/dwI1leo5Jyo/s1600-h/image%25255B120%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9bFw9du40Ak/T-LIAtxoxPI/AAAAAAABaXQ/Y0OakgOHin4/s1600-h/image%25255B140%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="704" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-g2Nz3UJq_3o/T-LIFg-HXVI/AAAAAAABaXU/vsdaVAXhRl8/image_thumb%25255B59%25255D.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" width="1029"></a></a> The actual yacht – the Kalizma, a beautiful vintage boat built in 1907.  Gorgeous.  Can you imagine owning this????     Burton bought it mainly so that they could bring their dogs to Europe and not have to worry about the strict quarantine laws.  Today, the yacht has been renovated and looks different with an additional center story added.   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UiLuW_O_V-o/T-LIGX-lhZI/AAAAAAABaXc/f67ZmPgak2w/s1600-h/image%25255B99%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UiLuW_O_V-o/T-LIGX-lhZI/AAAAAAABaXk/E3Hww3bgdgk/s1600-h/image%25255B139%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="516" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CQyHnssPMlc/T-LIKPhJBCI/AAAAAAABaXo/dEeCjeJYyh0/image_thumb%25255B58%25255D.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" width="483"></a></a> The lovers sailing on the Kalizma.   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-z8fQYDEjfg4/T-LILoZ-dPI/AAAAAAABaXw/BqlC9sQfL_U/s1600-h/image%25255B125%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="689" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MjAhkbcxE7M/T-LINACxUDI/AAAAAAABaX4/RWtIZrNMoKY/image_thumb%25255B48%25255D.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" width="537"></a> The boat was later sold to a billionaire who spent three years renovating it.   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kQ_IGB-E-dA/T-LIOehqIhI/AAAAAAABaYA/0Loaze7ne0c/s1600-h/image%25255B126%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="686" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_CfQcibIZ1g/T-LIQ4AMqXI/AAAAAAABaYI/XULmgPyS-Nk/image_thumb%25255B49%25255D.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" width="880"></a> Look at the portals on the left.   The wood is incredible.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KGe9t49ZYXQ/T-LISZSYNPI/AAAAAAABaYQ/Wfnl_wzzUho/s1600-h/image%25255B127%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="659" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Yp-ynj2KqP0/T-LIUPm08RI/AAAAAAABaYY/DNicc4dAamQ/image_thumb%25255B50%25255D.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" width="528"></a> Dining Room, before the renovation.   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2JHzERmkPgg/T-LIU-6nWsI/AAAAAAABaYg/8v6iJSnr59o/s1600-h/image%25255B128%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="674" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-N8XNsKkn5VQ/T-LIV4IfngI/AAAAAAABaYo/tOZqeBB9ySU/image_thumb%25255B51%25255D.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" width="546"></a> Notice the carved wood at the back corners.   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3Fs3k1YVoKU/T-LIXt0FY9I/AAAAAAABaYw/HI3ZtXOJdjg/s1600-h/image%25255B129%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="666" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0oyjEJwSml0/T-LIaOkBNxI/AAAAAAABaY4/_3V87CfdmnI/image_thumb%25255B52%25255D.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" width="854"></a> Charming porcelain sink in this cabin.  Notice the carved headboard.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QYZwe1uRcf4/T-LIb0-mL8I/AAAAAAABaZA/se-LAxpvEzo/s1600-h/image%25255B150%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="704" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh50IrS8PWz5TE7nmPtaabxOBuOPz54LodGnmckeoqko9nN64z03rzTcoAITD9A9qbFZ59px_5_DAGU7JNHjfdNKB9VoCST0A20_HYVWHwn5JwuKYxsrOaSPwq8Uao2zke2FWfgdgqxceQ/?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" width="1112"></a> Before the latest renovation.   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wReQzvKgrLQ/T-LIfpay_7I/AAAAAAABaZQ/_5mEimUx7cU/s1600-h/image%25255B133%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wReQzvKgrLQ/T-LIfpay_7I/AAAAAAABaZY/Aha0hSHZl8Q/s1600-h/image%25255B138%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBpZnBFSNLe3_2f0Kwnh-3GUjlu_wiOTO14VJXI44Tfdt1xHAAT5eJiZgQcL0AfG6LrgIjfPLV-OQVl6DNpXekuMYoYFBJcBLPWstavnIcf4ZdxEAZUjlGj3da2nW8_NSxll4Ius70Yt2_/?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" width="604"></a></a> Today, the Kalizma is known as My Kalizma and has been totally updated and restored.   There is even a hot tub on the boat.   <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwkZUIhKEgFndG7ukteRc03Mx2kI9iAJpOk7HeA-2trIC_RKn8aAAj8_uzscbZHfBKpvcrJxIy2p9TCPJ83DIPH5dJHuGdyrGyq2KQM4nivoqRLOtm54lXx3XOWRnBUgFZs8GkQTq5y2Vh/s1600-h/interiors_7%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="interiors_7" border="0" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ9vaiXlfTttjk_l4ItM0qu23nj-HA8weYzQQx2r67GMrQusmTvRVmdzN0K_TQlQeOdeULng3RKcPFjGEmhzDNCa-flvLWDDYk3BT9_a8lpfM8xSrodkDNOOkQSqxh4GMurJL0bDguprw/?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="interiors_7" width="681"></a> Same dining room chairs.    <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TueXDvM4JF4/T-LIkTDOvKI/AAAAAAABaZ0/lOpxQGpqSqM/s1600-h/interiors_1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TueXDvM4JF4/T-LIkTDOvKI/AAAAAAABaZ8/5EJB4kN95Fg/s1600-h/interiors_1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="interiors_1" border="0" height="454" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--Gy-WtjNCRI/T-LIlv62zKI/AAAAAAABaaA/cpfFF0RDffQ/interiors_1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?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="interiors_1" width="681"></a></a> That carpet????  Oh well.  My Kalizma is available for rent – but you have to be Oprah to afford it!  Still, I love the romance of the vintage yacht and I can’t wait to see “Liz and Dick” to see how they portray the inside of the cabins.     <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2TIrmTFByprwURYb-drdT-SdKv9LtUd336QjPGZvIGWwb6Pg4Ij-cKiO4SiM-cChJ1Gr3d3Phf1DM3eqTdNZAlD_jhZtpi2Ba9w4_aiOO6XfOnamhBo44QibSleEYONb4mFU7yBrfPNO9/s1600-h/image%25255B136%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-H8evEgmvB1c/T-LImpvs1CI/AAAAAAABaaQ/Lu7Br03bdVk/s1600-h/image%25255B137%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="675" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--cEHyM0GCb4/T-LIrj-LSmI/AAAAAAABaaU/8Ekpwx1b9Jc/image_thumb%25255B56%25255D.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" width="804"></a></a> I tried to find a picture of Lohan in costume wearing the Karen Sugarman’s Ivory Opera Token necklace, but no luck yet.   There are only a few photographs of Lohan in costume that have been released, so hopefully she’ll be wearing it one scene.   <img alt="Hellebores Necklace (Flora Collection) - Freshwater Pearls, Prasiolite, Kyanite and Quartz with Green Tourmaline Crystal Pendant " src="http://www.karensugarmandesigns.com/artists/gallery/211/img/24523_a.jpg"> Another necklace from Karen Sugarman Designs web site.   In honor of Karen's stunning new Ivory Token necklace, Karen Sugarman is offering a giveaway for Cote de Texas readers! GIVEAWAY: The giveaway is a $250 gift certificate for use of any item on her web site or towards a custom design piece.  In order to enter – you  must first go to Karen Sugarman Design’s web site – look around and come back here to comment and tell me what your favorite piece is.  Be sure to look under the Past Jewelry Designs to see even more pictures of custom pieces.  The web site is <a href="http://www.karensugarmandesigns.com/">HERE</a>. Besides leaving the comment of your favorite design, if you are a member of Facebook, please visit her Facebook page and “Like” it.  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karen-Sugarman-Designs/293065624054010">HERE</a>.   The contest runs until Friday night at 11:59 pm.  Remember – to enter: visit the Karen Sugarman web site and leave a comment telling me your favorite design.  And “Like” her Facebook page.  That’s it! Good luck!!!! A huge thank you to Karen for this most generous giveaway. Now I’m going to go BEG Ben to buy me that Ivory Token necklace!!!!!  He probably won’t!!   </blockquote>

A JEWELRY GIVEAWAY ON COTE DE TEXAS!!!

Today, Cote de Texas sponsor Karen Sugarman Designs is offering a fabulous giveaway. And it all has to do with Elizabeth Taylor! Yes! E...

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Recessed Office Lighting Upgrade

There's been a serious problem looming above my head for a long time now. Literally. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnnH6QdO3XU99vseLPmsHUHDZrHS_o4QzY5JWF_FmOy_Onit_s-oWJu-fXtrDlr7SHrbdJM1g1V6B5D2cI6mGwsZ5JsV78GPfx51Mcx6VJKCKEMqw709jTE0kkJ-ifEfwYZokWBBQpFZNm/s1600/IMG_8582.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnnH6QdO3XU99vseLPmsHUHDZrHS_o4QzY5JWF_FmOy_Onit_s-oWJu-fXtrDlr7SHrbdJM1g1V6B5D2cI6mGwsZ5JsV78GPfx51Mcx6VJKCKEMqw709jTE0kkJ-ifEfwYZokWBBQpFZNm/s1600/IMG_8582.jpg" /></a></div> See those 3 pitiful little bulbs? They haven't been providing nearly enough light for my work space—not only that but the color temperature is all wrong. We installed that light fixture way back when we first bought the house, before I started working from home and needed sufficient lighting. Lately I've been finding myself having to run up next to the window or even go outside in order to color match my work. Enough was enough, so I kindly asked my husband if he would be willing to go back up into the attic (his most favorite thing, especially during the summer...) and install some recessed lighting. Luckily he obliged. We headed to Lowe's to pick out our new setup. While in the recessed lighting aisle, I spotted this handy color chart which explained the different color temperatures, and what works best for different situations. I immediately knew what color I needed... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WiwjPHDLERFIRPX405g5EVjwqpPNeRt3ByxdK_s4wKPyk1xr-PA-eVu5Mn4wJMNqZk-v4pEiBbV4MjdalOkU1Nssl9AMIF7gkb1g6wF4kZ9ggpkOjqjTbOG4ZePczNo-BL04V6olkVjr/s1600/IMG_0782.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WiwjPHDLERFIRPX405g5EVjwqpPNeRt3ByxdK_s4wKPyk1xr-PA-eVu5Mn4wJMNqZk-v4pEiBbV4MjdalOkU1Nssl9AMIF7gkb1g6wF4kZ9ggpkOjqjTbOG4ZePczNo-BL04V6olkVjr/s640/IMG_0782.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> It was like they wrote this description just for me. 5000K it was. We located the only 5000k bulbs we could find... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB6haJ1lNMgYcQy5c0bN-hBqYyfavgXJEWVDHmkGy-ihh_Yk4DkxgN1LdIjg0W7zdDpP6uAR627hSFay2JjVLFYZNg8ygI4DJZ1UQ7TYXQPbDyWmljy7meqOx4X9E6i01t_s2dwhJqGjLt/s1600/IMG_0783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB6haJ1lNMgYcQy5c0bN-hBqYyfavgXJEWVDHmkGy-ihh_Yk4DkxgN1LdIjg0W7zdDpP6uAR627hSFay2JjVLFYZNg8ygI4DJZ1UQ7TYXQPbDyWmljy7meqOx4X9E6i01t_s2dwhJqGjLt/s640/IMG_0783.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> $25 a piece.... pricey, but I guess artificial daylight doesn't come cheap. We also had to buy the light housings, LED compatible dimmer switch, Romex wire, and a 4" arbor and drill bit adapter to cut the holes. Total for 4 lights: $255. Sigh. At least it's a write-off? Back at home, we unloaded everything and got to work. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDiakl1_VOaxGED9iKcIQdHL32caZMz0Fexpx634W7ZX2lETUAOx_sJBMXa4Zt8wqKIAOuqJWOhlok5Xzq3EM9QQUkrIcyUn0ufbRbZ5ZFGkXnK1GCAvFODOIj8MZytQAapzxHd76mOaWZ/s1600/IMG_8584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDiakl1_VOaxGED9iKcIQdHL32caZMz0Fexpx634W7ZX2lETUAOx_sJBMXa4Zt8wqKIAOuqJWOhlok5Xzq3EM9QQUkrIcyUn0ufbRbZ5ZFGkXnK1GCAvFODOIj8MZytQAapzxHd76mOaWZ/s1600/IMG_8584.jpg" /></a></div> First up was marking our ceiling holes using a tape measure and laser. Then it was hole cuttin' time: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvTIWCGqDGLf0IFgMi3WdmAcuwyBvBc0giZToVIApdzHR4RtUVjTf5SsN-zjscnpDSS_RtDMAO5WnknyBGGQx7rRf9Y4XiZSIrIW83MLp1b0QJcCszKrtPF_psLLqTg-oo0yxxc-vUxpAK/s1600/IMG_8586.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvTIWCGqDGLf0IFgMi3WdmAcuwyBvBc0giZToVIApdzHR4RtUVjTf5SsN-zjscnpDSS_RtDMAO5WnknyBGGQx7rRf9Y4XiZSIrIW83MLp1b0QJcCszKrtPF_psLLqTg-oo0yxxc-vUxpAK/s1600/IMG_8586.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrrf943D0sKkWj9SEma4yPjfUJgP1fAfFP7tXqxVVkLvHoZoIUCga_JMhJ3P9NQp5vq0aqAjesqvLhtMl6rYKyw4iNFq8h1hxQ8wIwnsODAOW_A1pxXhdnfnD0sMoW6ZMwoZU59c_iGqy/s1600/IMG_8587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrrf943D0sKkWj9SEma4yPjfUJgP1fAfFP7tXqxVVkLvHoZoIUCga_JMhJ3P9NQp5vq0aqAjesqvLhtMl6rYKyw4iNFq8h1hxQ8wIwnsODAOW_A1pxXhdnfnD0sMoW6ZMwoZU59c_iGqy/s1600/IMG_8587.jpg" /></a></div> Ta-da! Here's all four holes: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmmLLv0kPPLSqvsCtNrIu_VFs47NZJpWCQKdqHB84_ji6Rr7nL4aQk-akx9w-Mb_3y42FKs8B7NW1rUpuBZ4FF3gR1__GG4C8eGqLObZbkrIFO3PHDzpo709FIS6DQMKXFz79xdNKe8HJv/s1600/IMG_8589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmmLLv0kPPLSqvsCtNrIu_VFs47NZJpWCQKdqHB84_ji6Rr7nL4aQk-akx9w-Mb_3y42FKs8B7NW1rUpuBZ4FF3gR1__GG4C8eGqLObZbkrIFO3PHDzpo709FIS6DQMKXFz79xdNKe8HJv/s1600/IMG_8589.jpg" /></a></div> Next, it was time for the wiring. We did as much of it as we could on the ground, so there would be minimal attic time. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbRCSe_rfRBVucZJCkYYfSN_Uxv2o1eJHeOlGAWPhfvs54woeq24E1RO79kWODqE0AoyUaNMaRgBVycjY742mjiOBNUsc_oyxRoa4XZWp8IOLhvYympDN2LlC6jdJEGoMX8wE2Y-z2j51M/s1600/IMG_8590.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbRCSe_rfRBVucZJCkYYfSN_Uxv2o1eJHeOlGAWPhfvs54woeq24E1RO79kWODqE0AoyUaNMaRgBVycjY742mjiOBNUsc_oyxRoa4XZWp8IOLhvYympDN2LlC6jdJEGoMX8wE2Y-z2j51M/s1600/IMG_8590.jpg" /></a></div> We just followed the instructions that came with the lightsand connected one piece of Romex (with one black and one white wire) to each housing. Here's a close up of the light: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ocj1bUBr7Bcfh5pl8YCN3KKZ4fi7jyQvN5HMMnNPsvH0PQTR8uASwJL_1wWeAPdvH8Y3f5dPvnXnw1QpCdHl-akEgJ5d9fF5vg-Y2nUvqhh5V_b50RonCTfRGKHMAdTnlrDiTdqaYM8y/s1600/IMG_8588.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ocj1bUBr7Bcfh5pl8YCN3KKZ4fi7jyQvN5HMMnNPsvH0PQTR8uASwJL_1wWeAPdvH8Y3f5dPvnXnw1QpCdHl-akEgJ5d9fF5vg-Y2nUvqhh5V_b50RonCTfRGKHMAdTnlrDiTdqaYM8y/s1600/IMG_8588.jpg" /></a></div> After the Romex was connected, we pushed each one up into the hole and secured it in place using the metal clips on the side. Then we popped a bulb in each one. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHoGX6Xd_UjiDIriUZsHhyphenhyphenqxqf4jqfixsIDlzhX6mAUz2aIaoILF7mJjrAiDG6GowEPBqQglrOWXenVnA-3hcGOz4iaKh1MZFsN4bciLFQkbh792B_xhxMafXHkRvcINNq7k8tr1kDo2t5/s1600/IMG_8593.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHoGX6Xd_UjiDIriUZsHhyphenhyphenqxqf4jqfixsIDlzhX6mAUz2aIaoILF7mJjrAiDG6GowEPBqQglrOWXenVnA-3hcGOz4iaKh1MZFsN4bciLFQkbh792B_xhxMafXHkRvcINNq7k8tr1kDo2t5/s1600/IMG_8593.jpg" /></a></div> After everything was in place, Brad went up into the attic and finished off the wiring. I have no idea what exactly he did up there, so if anyone has questions about this process, feel free to leave a comment and I'll make him answer. After the attic time, he came back down and proceeded to install the dimmer switch. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8hg2FhwvTO0UF0Y35gXKoWxCZr6ZIgosMOhW7-CLW7Ml6RD1fPaEJRCrRscaKNFVs0ZJfXvhwIQu6gpzXiQeydMBwS36ISb0kQpD2xEz0Qm9s2_Dsxifr3k-S89j4Ifw5lOi7_PT7oNh4/s1600/IMG_8601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8hg2FhwvTO0UF0Y35gXKoWxCZr6ZIgosMOhW7-CLW7Ml6RD1fPaEJRCrRscaKNFVs0ZJfXvhwIQu6gpzXiQeydMBwS36ISb0kQpD2xEz0Qm9s2_Dsxifr3k-S89j4Ifw5lOi7_PT7oNh4/s1600/IMG_8601.jpg" /></a></div> And then there was (day)light... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFjOGMlyUk9BE3PSGIL_cm0GP4VriJHFjksC0hIqTHccs1zwBDBtYE9NuCI46GtQMaqMxSdzz6IT9BHgm1aQVonjka8rAAqxr6PiylWJYSG1GXhgV-b0Wpy0fdB8jvqBzN8POZmYH0qIZx/s1600/IMG_8594.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFjOGMlyUk9BE3PSGIL_cm0GP4VriJHFjksC0hIqTHccs1zwBDBtYE9NuCI46GtQMaqMxSdzz6IT9BHgm1aQVonjka8rAAqxr6PiylWJYSG1GXhgV-b0Wpy0fdB8jvqBzN8POZmYH0qIZx/s1600/IMG_8594.jpg" /></a></div> Here's a before and after of how the room looks under each type of light: Old: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQsAsAF_idR45VQLJHtzZpKy86tMuSMQA7fl_LIcfW77ytnABII6A4x24QPEIxdes6lyzppjrN3s8-aH-Hf2KoJPw8U3uNXr4BV9qYRTVFeTBmKspbC0rrFBklVOSkmeGFfyifWYyhKUs/s1600/IMG_8605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQsAsAF_idR45VQLJHtzZpKy86tMuSMQA7fl_LIcfW77ytnABII6A4x24QPEIxdes6lyzppjrN3s8-aH-Hf2KoJPw8U3uNXr4BV9qYRTVFeTBmKspbC0rrFBklVOSkmeGFfyifWYyhKUs/s1600/IMG_8605.jpg" /></a></div> New: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSw0SeiYDxQTRh_GV2orm9UGWee6_OiMnm7fHJefIKVlx_4Yt6kSMH9v5rUIObtapCrBkP4CYzvW8pxdCzdbNpvDwvkTeTWA6wvePlGRGEMTkCE2elo63UqfEgBMMw0CjChlAKUqZOLQEU/s1600/IMG_8606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSw0SeiYDxQTRh_GV2orm9UGWee6_OiMnm7fHJefIKVlx_4Yt6kSMH9v5rUIObtapCrBkP4CYzvW8pxdCzdbNpvDwvkTeTWA6wvePlGRGEMTkCE2elo63UqfEgBMMw0CjChlAKUqZOLQEU/s1600/IMG_8606.jpg" /></a></div> Much better, right? No more orange cast on my colors! One thing I learned is that the higher/cooler color temperature you go, the lower luminance output you'll get. Ideally, I would have liked the lights brighter, but the LED output at this color temperature just isn't as high as your typical fluorescent light. I may swap them out with a lower color temp or add two more lights in the future if I decide I want things even brighter in there, but for now they are working out just fine. As for the old light fixture, I'll most likely swap it out for a simple, low profile fan in the near future. Oh, and if anyone is wondering what happened to this <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2012/01/in-works.html" target="_blank">rug</a>.... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-PX9F3UIJ_vIuakdvC1iJz7j7srQmiEejnclAtzv1LtOc2wGrOKO1-hQjXy9o19Lj4Z41kNktzXRMPi14waJ4f20vKAdaVBx0eSna2hL1y2HJZVF0owcUe7mlYSt62jyPdbwPmwMBS5d/s1600/office.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-PX9F3UIJ_vIuakdvC1iJz7j7srQmiEejnclAtzv1LtOc2wGrOKO1-hQjXy9o19Lj4Z41kNktzXRMPi14waJ4f20vKAdaVBx0eSna2hL1y2HJZVF0owcUe7mlYSt62jyPdbwPmwMBS5d/s640/office.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Well, I took this shot right after it arrived in the mail. Unfortunately though, there was a stained/soiled area that I noticed and couldn't remove, so I went to exchange it, and found out that they were out of stock. Ugh. This was last year, and I haven't had a chance to check back up on it (or maybe I've just been too lazy/unmotivated...) Either way, I'm not sure I want it anymore because of how easily soiled it gets, and also it doesn't grip the floors and that could get annoying. I am okay with living rugless for right now. We still want to add recessed lighting in the living room (which desperately needs more light) and our bedroom, although we'll stick to a more cozy color temp (probably in the 3000k range). Now that we have a few rooms under our belt (kitchen, sunroom, master bath, and office), we almost have the process down to a science. So, what do you think? Anyone else considering adding recessed lighting, but don't know where to start/don't have the tools? I think it's definitely worth the cost and effort... it really updates the overall look of the room, plus LED lights are super energy efficient and you'll hardly ever have to change the bulb. If you're still on the fence, go for it! <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>

Recessed Office Lighting Upgrade

There's been a serious problem looming above my head for a long time now. Literally. See those 3 pitiful little bulbs? They haven't ...

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MARY KAY ANDREW’S TYBEE ISLAND

<blockquote>   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WuhVU1TxfoQ/T96PsmCwLaI/AAAAAAABZ-0/0i_yeFtYADw/s1600-h/4567670154_e1f82874f4_o3.jpg"><img alt="4567670154_e1f82874f4_o" border="0" height="689" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TYodWp5ICq0/T96PuIuzD-I/AAAAAAABZ-8/jeerNO_6qIE/4567670154_e1f82874f4_o_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="4567670154_e1f82874f4_o" width="1028"></a>  The new Southern Living issue named its six perfect “little beach towns” – and Tybee Island, Georgia was one of them.  Tybee Island is a barrier island so close to Savannah, it was once renamed Savannah Beach - which didn’t last long.  Today, renamed Tybee Island, it is home to tall condos and large beach front houses – but it is also home to decades-old tiny cottages – many of which are painted in bright, sunny colors.  Whenever I think of Tybee Island, I think of the author Mary Kay Andrews who writes her best-selling novels from her own charming beach cottage there.  Each summer, Mary Kay comes out with a new best seller, and this year is no different.  Mary Kay’s latest novel, Spring Fever, was just released a few days ago.      <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ebT3C2gVxX0/T96PvUtzKpI/AAAAAAABZ_E/4iur8Xj8w28/s1600-h/image4%25255B1%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="803" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-958Ngw3f5s8/T96Pw0OVFrI/AAAAAAABZ_M/5DTfPgJa8as/image_thumb2.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="592"></a> Summary: “Annajane Hudgens truly believes she is over her ex-husband, Mason Bayless.  They’ve been divorced for four years, she’s engaged to a new, terrific guy, and she’s ready to leave the small town where she and Mason had so much history.  She is so over Mason that she has absolutely no problem attending his wedding to the beautiful, intelligent, delightful Celia.  But when fate intervenes and the wedding is called to a halt as the bride is literally walking down the aisle, Annajane begins to realize that maybe she’s been given a second chance.  Maybe everything happens for a reason.  And maybe, just maybe, she wants Mason back.” Oooh,  sounds like another great one from Mary Kay!   I’m saving my copy to read at the beach next month.    <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgIOOhPo1qDOmv5XNNy592Uc8_JRgCW3lTvPYYss8P5O0LljwnhqDq6VFCa9ZAkUZamDqeww6dpPEOfk2F7E8LjOZllTPBINurjTPWpB75bFyXNHml0fvwGl4LMn9fTFYJJWIu2HhL533G/s1600-h/image2.png"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1On65QCUjfA/T96PxxFtw6I/AAAAAAABZ_c/IoCme1tKgmM/s1600-h/image5%25255B1%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="319" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7n-EJ6lDBrs/T96PzHq0wVI/AAAAAAABZ_g/QZ6mnoYsSI8/image_thumb3.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="214"></a></a>  Mary Kay's name is synonymous with Tybee Island.  Though Mary Kay lives in Atlanta, her family’s summer house is on Tybee where she is a very beloved and popular presence.  Mary Kay’s editor was gracious enough to share HUGE, glorious photos of her summer house with us, which is a real treat because mostly pictures of  rentals are notoriously always so small.  These luscious photos were taken by Tybee resident <a href="http://photosbybelle.com/">Belinda Hall</a>.    <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZfQIZ9CXCAA/T96P1CXKV4I/AAAAAAABZ_o/m_a8S-cklU0/s1600-h/image61.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-V3CLbCeoV2s/T96P3TmRfKI/AAAAAAABZ_w/P1jN9iQPKPs/image_thumb21%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> The Breeze Inn is named about the motel in Mary Kay’s novel “Savannah Breeze.”  Like many of the cottages on Tybee Island, its color scheme is bright and cheerful.  (There is nary a house that I could find with the “Houston Look” on Tybee!!)  The Breeze Inn is so cute with its white picket fence, turquoise paint and hot pink door.  Notice the metal seam roof awnings.    <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDy5O1E6D3rCipYg_ZN4xPxnTDxNx1cM46I00wFelPeJMCHMuVISi6_18wPaPt6miZ9uuhiRVjc4x7R1BdwTtGclKiIaZtRceTtXttfXtknSr1TUTXqhE8Foe2466BqjtXq5d7j2KgcpIO/s1600-h/image11.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-W__p6fo556s/T96P61TXalI/AAAAAAABaAA/1M9-X5-hKwo/image_thumb5.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="516"></a> An outside staircase leads up to the second floor.  The Breeze Inn is also a rental – so if you like the looks of it, you can stay there. The house, built in the 1940s,  has been fully restored.  It has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and sleeps 7-8 people.  The casual décor takes  you back to a kindler, gentler time.  Mary Kay installed a screen door – to recreate the sounds of summers gone by.  The floors are recycled heart pine and the walls and ceiling are painted wood.  The house is filled with vintage finds – Mary Kay is a lover of antiquing.  The beach is only two blocks away and there’s an outside shower to rinse off the sand before you reenter the house.  The kitchen is stocked for gourmet meals and the beds are made with 100 percent luxury cotton.  Sign me up!   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uvBY3uZJbIs/T96P8mw2xgI/AAAAAAABaAI/s37ZHnYVtUQ/s1600-h/image151.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qJPDldvVO6g/T96P-4TyIZI/AAAAAAABaAQ/HwG0hP427jI/image_thumb7.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> The downstairs sitting room has a white slipcovered sofa and blue and white striped vintage wicker chairs.  Notice the wood plank walls and ceiling.    <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-h71wT2uh6p8/T96QBO29tzI/AAAAAAABaAY/gBbsO5G_y0g/s1600-h/image19.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ScjFgdQfI0o/T96QDDOfm5I/AAAAAAABaAg/LdeuutTmB2M/image_thumb9.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> Along one wall is a floor to ceiling bookcase – filled with books and board games.  Vintage turquoise lamps flank the sofa.    <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lgNz3_CiSZA/T96QFCZ-2XI/AAAAAAABaAo/gHiU8-XIj7k/s1600-h/image23.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eQYc5C_zkok/T96QHCodKmI/AAAAAAABaAw/tXNrx-2Oe9I/image_thumb111.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> These green striped slipcovered chairs sit next to a long window seat.  So cute!   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mnXe0gZS6Xg/T96QIrjd_GI/AAAAAAABaA4/W-xO5hVeKYQ/s1600-h/image27.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1TyiU6sFxf8/T96QKO8qunI/AAAAAAABaBA/FrwMRUuEE00/image_thumb131.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="516"></a> Looking back towards the dining room – the kitchen is to the left of the table.  Two school house style lights hang over the table.     <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNhjL5ceouExF4R5WIzAhHb9S9BXaVokuJFh1O2pePl8jWSM4QboG5sIYv4MmvWrdJToR7iyHAh9GlP0tCwPOv0tu3w8KeO91UFCE4RNV2c3pdZtw4GGR6CnDM6YpL4waW9YJO3zKOWBm/s1600-h/image34.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-77k-p6CPNpU/T96QNg3uxJI/AAAAAAABaBQ/VzMud57FJG8/image_thumb161.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="516"></a> In front of the sofa is this green painted chest that holds the flatscreen.  Notice the Hitchcock style chair.   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uXdhYIEqHzw/T96QPMn7JFI/AAAAAAABaBY/6emHQDw6De8/s1600-h/image381.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkn1V6g914nLvzIk-e2XSPXFFxEqrU_w3YbMklKgjydvN7bIxfH2jEyyTPZBGTAmN-9zByA11Mf1DRJBLiNKrKr6nM-ZAVPvlNzVlQmuYbei8fN4spKushjtR2xOrZ2JdKGJ__Mka761A/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="516"></a> Next to the front door is this vintage chest – covered with fishing maps!  Love the lamps that pick up all the turquoise colors in the room.     <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tre99HUBTOs/T96QSzZ314I/AAAAAAABaBo/Otz04scGlPI/s1600-h/image45.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-t9PhwwBrSg0/T96QVZ7pF1I/AAAAAAABaBw/1sj2QhNy7tc/image_thumb211.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> The table sits at one end of the long living room.   <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwrtRHxG0UXhvZAtQxa8NIoYXy9VrU9T83VVGZeODZ-X6rBRJsM38I2NTpTc8T9-tqv-4ul9lbQ1wAavV_H6KtXF5gcD0L_ckaBOqwTpWxIYq0gu1PDqkAuw9djCHKudW-JwJWVXjh6ZY/s1600-h/image46.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1EmIer7dRME/T96QYgarAKI/AAAAAAABaCA/NiEz6awuZng/image_thumb22.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="516"></a> Flanking the table are these two slipcovered chairs with a matching set of 1950s styled flamingo prints above them.  </blockquote> <blockquote>   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-U7HXAsRGlKw/T96QbA-r0xI/AAAAAAABaCI/k4kvZV64D5w/s1600-h/image49.png"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-U7HXAsRGlKw/T96QbA-r0xI/AAAAAAABaCI/k4kvZV64D5w/s1600-h/image49.png"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-U7HXAsRGlKw/T96QbA-r0xI/AAAAAAABaCQ/UURMi0i8zfE/s1600-h/image50.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_VNnelGUwLo/T96QfhSkWuI/AAAAAAABaCU/WL5Y2j-AFlc/image_thumb241.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a></a></a> The kitchen has all the mod-cons but retains its old fashioned look.  Notice that fabulous sink!!!   Vintage ad signs hang on the green painted wall.   <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz9wDdlJV6aaDvZmXJvF6hVUE0ht0OWxEa9_SiDOU4Z1NeDZ9aAh91SdmGmErxRnOoj6MmIoZvHTCKSZqIGXp0YFg6EKwKegcgG-aWDXgSWsw3DVYgn-uMFb-JdGgC1wzMAY_fdNzHsVA/s1600-h/image54.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VCPM3RJYG4s/T96QjK2ZMGI/AAAAAAABaCk/sFn_dv7aTiI/image_thumb26.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="516"></a> Close up of the sink – was the faucet made out of a milkshake dispenser???   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Qzo4dV53-OI/T96QkZdRQyI/AAAAAAABaCs/39x_wEv-XV4/s1600-h/MaryKayAndrews-HRJ-683.jpg"><img alt="MaryKayAndrews-HRJ-68" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Lxa0WX-QQDI/T96Qk-wGSHI/AAAAAAABaC0/an_Ue3r4iek/MaryKayAndrews-HRJ-68_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="MaryKayAndrews-HRJ-68" width="516"></a> A close look at the collection of vintage ad signs, all apropos for a summer beach house.     <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ju0ce2nX678/T96Ql__oHfI/AAAAAAABaC8/xqi5Qrt2NlQ/s1600-h/image581.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdICW5QXVH6z4xdICXHgdiCpO9osUtPEReT32LQQjJDCfhSj8UpQZkdiylh4ONys9iisFqOx0dj5HvRDoqm5HtXd1v3RolZrtxE8JWKfqugTWvPTEuiouxMtkkPVyDhdqu79nsM6EZF5M/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="516"></a> Off the kitchen is a large screened porch that overlooks the back yard – it’s furnished in vintage wicker with a metal sofa, all done in pinks and green.     <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivd00QyoYQYZ0HvGIzO-8L0EA-HpqfDzdDVWJZrB8kGECXS5kCV2RlZAh1aXD0wa60-6Pfrc2KlmfaoBJNyIBRBgPsfuKGY8A9y1CUhl2LRlDP0dCXFMi7niTV3ebP9VVgOcL2VYs9-wc/s1600-h/image66.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dsFdlRnGj_Q/T96QpnG2uZI/AAAAAAABaDU/6wgSgAgxcWs/image_thumb32.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="516"></a> A rattan sofa is upholstered in pink and green stripes.    <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-B-HS8lNvSIM/T96QqhAfTbI/AAAAAAABaDc/KNMO_A_4lMY/s1600-h/image62.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-a6250e1geqA/T96Qt6z6IcI/AAAAAAABaDk/wQQMwFBw9yw/image_thumb30.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="516"></a> And here is the cutest thing ever -  a pink refrigerator on the screened porch that holds extra drinks.        <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uRrTulifBfc/T96QvsTIKmI/AAAAAAABaDs/NIjEgBQW0eE/s1600-h/image70.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9eUfDzLRC-I/T96QyI0_XII/AAAAAAABaD0/BbKnAl7URNY/image_thumb34.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> At the stairhall, a turquoise painted day bed provides an extra space to sleep.   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fxAwS1xVwwE/T96QzKJmjFI/AAAAAAABaD8/11e067FT2k0/s1600-h/MaryKayAndrews-HRJ-303.jpg"><img alt="MaryKayAndrews-HRJ-30" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-maHnhD1_0ps/T96QzeLtETI/AAAAAAABaEE/OQb02f72u0g/MaryKayAndrews-HRJ-30_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="MaryKayAndrews-HRJ-30" width="516"></a> More old signs in the stair hall.  Notice the curtain fabric- just barely seen to the left.       <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0aoUcCCALD0/T96Q0ph6Z-I/AAAAAAABaEM/p084TEUfNcE/s1600-h/image741.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-emuNZTFG3Dc/T96Q10hzELI/AAAAAAABaEU/bdfxiFWzz6Y/image_thumb36.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="516"></a><strike></strike><strike></strike> Darling turquoise hat stand matches the day bed.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-I9_BYQedJr8/T96Q3YagyUI/AAAAAAABaEc/RGVo7mxax28/s1600-h/image41.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HHokipDu-mkHIjV_Y4RAq62mE3JHJzANiZG2vHCwsFbXIjhlmQHgv-mV_h3TEj8_SsQulqLef8_ILQXhfQJrUK0vL-vjpk00uXcIotHY-eG1KoJu37et9E_Ue0sITt_HxG4dw_fH7Vw/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> Love the mix of three different beds with different linens – that fill this “bunk” room.  Love the painted wood walls and ceiling found throughout the house.     <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPNVqEkL348uAOAWJG8PY_0GSUpAWjoYc8LhAQRsdgnxyO0qCEIRqQcUOJEKss9-Qv4Cv_mKZ8sbK-2SzyhsxIVL42wpoJVV89OwDwHFZCDuyg1zRpyZVf9w3_somkgNVXDL6UZGix_fv_/s1600-h/image8.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VZME0N0uwbw/T96Q9AuPe2I/AAAAAAABaE0/dPE6FyGqDCA/image_thumb41.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="516"></a> The second bedroom has the pink flamingo 50s vibe.  Pretty quilt.   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nlLxTz6QYww/T96Q_4j1LOI/AAAAAAABaE8/xALHXj0feUE/s1600-h/image1211.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oAlMqQGMVEU/T96RB1ui2_I/AAAAAAABaFE/lAOPxfjff1g/image_thumb61%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a>  The bathroom – more beadboard.   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-e1eRoDGFj-w/T96REcaD-BI/AAAAAAABaFM/isqFxRsqcpo/s1600-h/image41%25255B1%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-D1_0WW4v2pE/T96RGLOBwnI/AAAAAAABaFU/02fMW6h6fko/image_thumb211%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a>  The master bedroom in blues and white.    <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iFjPZ0TPv6w/T96RH3R5-pI/AAAAAAABaFc/4vXiRD3D8LE/s1600-h/image81.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ycLmsDhWROQ/T96RJ95MRXI/AAAAAAABaFk/F0BbwcI_GK4/image_thumb4.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> The office where Mary Kay writes her novels – her assorted book covers are framed above the desk.   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rX5Ms23BM-E/T96RLTQzB7I/AAAAAAABaFs/ghnaLj5Jzvs/s1600-h/image121.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--TS5g5ojIoE/T96RNNji2sI/AAAAAAABaF0/2-SHFKjgNGY/image_thumb61.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a>  And the master bathroom, painted blue with a wood stained ceiling.   <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhWiK6jskccLqounDzRCDUzZU3aR9XfTSlegid3Y7G0IqL_GKXWj5HyvCK5dalwwBHFLRFVd8eFlBVsBVue2DOcdfe73jzY_RFyhFsw5uAB_MrRLSHDPjXvu6zfIBXKYV0tHEA0Y3TMkQ/s1600-h/image161.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2bOZDxZqFPMTTncGi2GQ1tOp4q3NrZz3ge0woDSUvxJ1czWnF_YJiw8XkqF6ycWwYxIMX5nbVxLYo2Ry4edKG-ryKrprJQ7iZDF-kuv4Lg90EDZ_m5zBcmKyuJDx6M_xFYsz-gT4bXYvD/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> The Breeze Inn is available for rent through Mermaid Cottages, which a stable of available cute houses on the island.  <a href="http://mermaidcottages.com/">HERE.</a>  Or you can contact this house directly through their web site <a href="http://www.breezeinncottage.com/">HERE</a>.  The Breeze Inn is pet friendly, which is highly unusual for summer rental properties.  There are TWO dog parks on Tybee Island – one for large dogs and one for small dogs.   <a href="http://www.tybeebarkparks.com/">HERE</a>.   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-raeiqOdLFGI/T96RULcWtLI/AAAAAAABaGQ/d1bnVZ2lfsY/s1600-h/image20.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DjYrdQrYTak/T96RW8UVOlI/AAAAAAABaGY/9vDJTarDe5A/image_thumb10.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> Overlooking the houses on Tybee Island.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wSv-XZ79S8A/T96RX7oCgGI/AAAAAAABaGg/b5plIeiwQI4/s1600-h/image25.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="604" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ucoulg0bk2U/T96RYvZi7HI/AAAAAAABaGo/DvucYzHNUaI/image_thumb13.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="404"></a> Mary Kay isn’t the only celebrity on the island.  You can also rent Paula Deen’s beach house <a href="http://bookings.mermaidcottages.com/Unit.mvc/Details/39370">HERE.</a>    <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-o7MiG2gtQFo/T96RZsOnfvI/AAAAAAABaGw/5jRLvTE-6js/s1600-h/image35.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="604" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-R57MX37ersg/T96RasWpoZI/AAAAAAABaG4/LeBnX8ZOizc/image_thumb17.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="404"></a> Paula’s beach house has been completely remodeled and it’s only 4 blocks from the beach.    <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--o5n41ebhag/T96Rca2nQhI/AAAAAAABaHA/flx3LY9B_QQ/s1600-h/image36.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="461" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QBqBOYdBLEM/T96ReI0LhnI/AAAAAAABaHI/ThV24R3-zcI/image_thumb181.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="644"></a> Here décor is more traditional than Mary Kay’s.    <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Rmp8rlkYSNc/T96RfzVHfHI/AAAAAAABaHQ/u2pQv-RW8bU/s1600-h/image37.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="461" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9oHEvYQbFzo/T96Rho9jc_I/AAAAAAABaHY/NYdUKsf10g8/image_thumb191.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="644"></a> And when Paula Deen isn’t there – she’s there in spirit with this life sized cutout.  Isn’t that hysterical!?!   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XnP5sI2RLek/T96Rh5We3JI/AAAAAAABaHg/rqqz_oA6X2c/s1600-h/Gallery255.jpg"><img alt="Gallery25" border="0" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrK49p9zH3021gHItKHRqnLreQ5k_qqQvZntTDyfhGJWpT3lZCS9aNI-JTif6mWCjDqzHTjmX7LtZ774h8YOksKN8HolDsEXoXo2k1bpjMongvsfJKEXnCp8IA0wwV8s0_zrpwc_ZFOJqj/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Gallery25" width="691"></a> Tybee Island with its lush green southern landscape.   <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJbpjX_K32bqo_5PdDI1NxkVVeKLjmUn2Z3WcEnjB0mY_Uo3Fv2aCvA4EuBdzh3n7YpC0IcNRV2kxMEaelMxGzeFb_q6NjzuJsdwQz7SWSM50mTSa38jKRvRkma8qFOvH3EXdexirbi0im/s1600-h/image147.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="371" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KM6dG6CI8Ek/T96Rkap7aGI/AAAAAAABaH4/kSLEF9tCeXc/image_thumb65.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="554"></a> Many of the original cottages are still standing – and many are painted in bright, bold colors, such as this one.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YVltJhUQsD4/T96Rk88iaTI/AAAAAAABaIA/cBgpm9hhXvQ/s1600-h/HH-EXT-2.jpg"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4QmINJOMq1tM2qkekA0egqfEx2FxSraWP-_yACCvNDfcnWLsF1qt1NHxx5riUgv557rEnPNfT1Tjzpx7lqRqXO4aUh3cm5heoPaNkkjVttQzCl1fA0Bnxir8hryL1v44nnwnEAwSdT90/s1600-h/HH-EXT-%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img alt="HH-EXT-" border="0" height="355" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-trlvreO7IXk/T96Rmh59mYI/AAAAAAABaIM/kGkZFg-Hh-Y/HH-EXT-_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?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="HH-EXT-" width="554"></a></a> Even newer houses are built to look like original cottages.    <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AIPcuoLoVz8/T96RoWi_LBI/AAAAAAABaIU/Gl_b2clfU5s/s1600-h/image146.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="461" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1Uw6LoKDcY8/T96RpmGjkpI/AAAAAAABaIc/uprG8sh_XQA/image_thumb64.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="644"></a> Many of the brightly painted vintage cottages are found behind charming white picket fences.   While Mary Kay might be the most famous person on the island, another resident has done more to leave her mark on Tybee Island than most anybody.  Interior designer Jane Coslick has designed over 30 houses on Tybee Island!!   Her aesthetic is bright, bold colors, and many of the beach houses for rent have either been designed by Jane or were influenced by her.     <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vv8uTIa7m8g/T96RrtiiVUI/AAAAAAABaIk/RX1CEc-nIbs/s1600-h/image%25255B6%25255D.png"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vv8uTIa7m8g/T96RrtiiVUI/AAAAAAABaIs/5XMFBUBe0gg/s1600-h/image%25255B10%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="759" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ISZPBR-22dQ/T96RxhygQKI/AAAAAAABaIw/yzXxwGJCZbk/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.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" width="595"></a></a> You probably are familiar with this popular book, Cottages, which features Jane Coslick’s house on its cover.     <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-t6zrum2GjPs/T96Rzcnt3cI/AAAAAAABaI4/GzbpheeTnQ8/s1600-h/image150.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="684" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3z7dlElN7ho/T96R1KAtQQI/AAAAAAABaJA/ZW2pbMQOXrE/image_thumb68.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> This famous cottage has been featured in different books and magazines – it was completely renovated by Jane Coslick.  On her <a href="http://janecoslick.blogspot.com/">blog</a> she has the before and after pictures – you wouldn’t recognize this house from before!   <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRpvww39xP86dX-Ke6LP8pcx7uExew1Z7pngXJSJ_fuy00sdtd1zpWZh-yoMdDKTh7ggCE0HxWeyFvnT7I5tAciK9c9CwzejeZH2TKzfJBP4RemNpOIxh_p6pC8GjuJD0ty3u4152lctV/s1600-h/image154.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="683" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BymfgGjXhKE/T96R5k8h2bI/AAAAAAABaJQ/699w0b2z3rA/image_thumb70.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> Yep, this is what it looked like before Jane redid it – painting it lilac with a zebra door.     <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVGbJYK3msRMla2ITDzCVgtUHKTFbrBnVO75nLH_X6EQYnF8jcgVdZQkkidr8WwHC_Au1KNNVaW1OOJvWsmA6TAix6w7Hjq2o6dPXAZtKO4nFqORJLaqIASccxXXjixYaRgZKFNz3cBBoj/s1600-h/image155.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="684" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EpfjWvgbMYY/T96R93cxVZI/AAAAAAABaJg/JTdDCb90R6M/image_thumb71.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="1028"></a> Inside Bohemian Cottage, the colors are more tame – aquas and greens and blues.      <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Vmqz4SESMXI/T96R-6ngXAI/AAAAAAABaJo/AKZomgCbXkY/s1600-h/image156.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tw36mZANhJ4/T96R_75QkEI/AAAAAAABaJw/yU6Agf6L118/image_thumb72.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="514"></a> Overlooking the kitchen bar.       <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Q3Wim2EfhBY/T96SBNdU-II/AAAAAAABaJ4/MD8x26Bfb9g/s1600-h/image157.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1Vk-IA2IEBJ4GikKCWOVJdifoGLpS82_7eX9JtdqtJ2vXgragwhcXxpQvePkD_W89qNDd90kfryDTe3rLMfZYpNFWIFzJXY7yi4CqISHo4lTSgnygrf-xpD3ywPinxgdA7cXBRQiqag/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="514"></a> The tiled kitchen with a turquoise cabinet made from vintage shutters.     <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LU3ARMENQPQ/T96SD3FgSXI/AAAAAAABaKI/gU3P-MY9R8E/s1600-h/image160.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="461" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Gn3E2uiTEPk/T96SFOTIPYI/AAAAAAABaKQ/pwJ7C7JHINU/image_thumb76.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="644"></a> The breakfast room with a couch for a settee.  Love the crystal chandelier.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-K6mY1GtrYag/T96SFyUGN3I/AAAAAAABaKY/po0jLovAurA/s1600-h/image163.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-K_8fdwPXb88/T96SHiiEwtI/AAAAAAABaKg/bVz03UV_j_E/image_thumb79.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="514"></a> A peek into the black and white striped master bedroom.       <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-75UZ1Zawbgs/T96SI7FxD5I/AAAAAAABaKo/KO3XGzWEypo/s1600-h/image165.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="461" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-M718-iXCbm8/T96SJwUlDLI/AAAAAAABaKw/ssz2HapIUx0/image_thumb81.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="644"></a> Outside Jane designed this sleeping porch with a vintage wicker day bed.       <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-I1uOT3tt4Sc/T96SKxixqoI/AAAAAAABaK4/U_H6646aGqE/s1600-h/image176.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="461" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-15aKyuZC_es/T96SL-ObRPI/AAAAAAABaLA/JADHwFyUJY4/image_thumb88.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="644"></a> In the back yard of Bohemian Cottage is a smaller guest house.      <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhET_Zj9OxvyqYD4L-xW_S-VpnXu9M9wBxnB-tWeLJneVDhTK17PMFdsnSAH11iP10K1HknzNd6q_QFx0EVTyibydy0uNxIysfYJXQgBw8R_TTGEW2cWImySKtiZFInnO4v24bg8gkjWn-u/s1600-h/image180.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="461" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK22o9SQj35XbxQ_4D3bEQLwuXRvcNaG-ZVNklCqzfKt3RLdjJwyxMS7bV2n9wuGcFgzW0MkJxd4eEr0ePME7UpGTRe9hMYR7WC5hf-C0FZcA2ipUilJMuZUbeYyO0KLg2zvKz9XhBofdB/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="644"></a> Inside the second cottage is a charming bedroom complete with a crystal chandelier – great for teenagers with late hours. To read about all Jane Coslick’s renovations and interior design work, go <a href="http://janecoslick.blogspot.com/">HERE</a>. To rent this cottage, go <a href="http://bookings.mermaidcottages.com/Unit.mvc/Details/63026">HERE</a>.   <a href="http://www.vrbo.com/412059#ownerprofile"></a>  <a href="http://bookings.mermaidcottages.com/Unit.mvc/Details/54352"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FGd3hyOTbWY/T96SP1G3S2I/AAAAAAABaLY/wfaoNkCPYHI/s1600-h/image199.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="598" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ETyuQHK2h7w/T96SRFw3p1I/AAAAAAABaLg/fLPLMjO81h8/image_thumb97.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="691"></a> This 1920s beach house is 99 steps from the beach – its called Old Love Cottage and is another one of Jane’s renovations.  It’s tiny with a big one room open space and another bedroom in a smaller, separate cottage. There’s an outdoor shower for cleaning off right from the beach.     <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-79269LNxrp8/T96STOQRQEI/AAAAAAABaLo/ohhhMvg7O9I/s1600-h/image203.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixfSYSvW21DAe3jhdlloAJbU1m5blak9Eb-VWPh5vk_efs-xAk-oXfLT2-JZf4QdSufRErLvcN7yTwHic_Qv5aO5ubaYe92-F7_15Pm22I5wlZjbFuyJ3LoTwwLa5Iu1g2nyx9cT9v1s0/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="691"></a> The path to the beach from Old Love Cottage.  So romantic.     <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aty0OcuVhxo/T96SVmYUzOI/AAAAAAABaL4/CbMfWVRTyJY/s1600-h/image204.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="598" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6lUXTxpzUSc/T96SXGQ-HAI/AAAAAAABaMA/bafRDrLrm84/image_thumb100.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="691"></a> The main cottage is a one room living space – with a loft type bedroom.    <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Zkhc70BBS7o/T96SYZgTlAI/AAAAAAABaMI/1sDBRiXYm0Q/s1600-h/image205.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="598" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--r-kpc9nOzI/T96SabtFBqI/AAAAAAABaMQ/YM4lOJyV-ZU/image_thumb101.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="691"></a> Jane slipcovered these chairs in her beloved bright colors.      <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AYu6m9IfrZA/T96SdCBsPNI/AAAAAAABaMY/uGkNqioxeTo/s1600-h/image206.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jMSys7EL51ddbQKyfcfu1es_rsqGAobE2oGtppXGxLkkZcgThO9l-5S1Rk0-dEGR251LeIgu8dlsWUZtVQlNV6b6Ghv7aLXltllVVZbS_feZXfSMaPy60iFT6ntblO7iLAJ3NqKs2OMd/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="691"></a> Look how cute the kitchen area is!     <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rfsZzNJ9tFw/T96ShyN6cyI/AAAAAAABaMo/tCANQpUkiMo/s1600-h/image207.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="598" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fIFNuhnVMO4/T96Sj7LLsnI/AAAAAAABaMw/cT90mbtfFZQ/image_thumb103.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="691"></a> Outside, this tiny cottage houses the second bedroom.   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_DUcVBr_sHk/T96Sk_SE8OI/AAAAAAABaM4/GKnoeZSwf7U/s1600-h/image208.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="598" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DegI19aZj7w/T96SnJVi7JI/AAAAAAABaNA/QigOb8MB_lY/image_thumb104.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="691"></a> Inside with two wood beds.    <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8ZFhiVmXFEM/T96Sn76icsI/AAAAAAABaNI/692xMm4fAms/s1600-h/image212.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="461" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_TEDHiwvlNI/T96SpH_-NgI/AAAAAAABaNQ/EScttYSrSiQ/image_thumb106.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="644"></a> New owners have redecorated the guest house with one queen bed. To rent Old Love Cottage, go <a href="http://bookings.mermaidcottages.com/Unit.mvc/Details/41344">HERE</a>.   Beside Jane Coslick, another designer is becoming famous on Tybee Island.  Layla Palmer along with her husband Kevin who write <a href="http://www.theletteredcottage.com">The Lettered Cottage</a> have renovated several cottages on the island.   THE ENLISTED MEN’S MESS HALL: <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xZx7h5LnzEs/T96SqNKvqSI/AAAAAAABaNY/4LxYkGS_EbU/s1600-h/image18.png"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xZx7h5LnzEs/T96SqNKvqSI/AAAAAAABaNg/Evx0eAWS-hg/s1600-h/image161%25255B1%25255D%25255B1%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="461" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0nin5UiAxoU/T96StfxpQbI/AAAAAAABaNk/pgh_6Xzoqws/image161%25255B1%25255D_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" width="644"></a></a> Built in 1929s, the Enlisted Men’s Mess Hall was one of three mess halls for the fort.  Today, the cottage is a duplex.  Another star of Tybee Island, John Mellencamp lives right near the cottage.   <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OPPRPA_Bth8/T96Sufxb7mI/AAAAAAABaNs/zvGM9sFLiW0/s1600-h/image211.png"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OPPRPA_Bth8/T96Sufxb7mI/AAAAAAABaN0/TQLcnPhfwHA/s1600-h/image191%25255B1%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DJYVn9I_Vmg/T96SwCuTNxI/AAAAAAABaN4/a5lAYrbEwzA/image191_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" width="604"></a></a> Layla and Kevin came and redid the cottage on a tight budget.     <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QKYffErSVwo/T96Sw9B-ouI/AAAAAAABaOA/4CvJFEewqa4/s1600-h/image15.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QKYffErSVwo/T96Sw9B-ouI/AAAAAAABaOI/YOrgk3nzLNI/s1600-h/image13%25255B1%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="627" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UidJymdDmGA/T96SycTV5DI/AAAAAAABaOM/28T5KQWLdrI/image13_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" width="419"></a></a>  They used furniture that was found in the cottage like this original Hoosier’s cabinet.     <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lr51lPRV1cY/T96SzRVDfMI/AAAAAAABaOU/CTHh34PziR8/s1600-h/image6.png"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWNI6WCCkppjScckpu8tl6mcImm33UjKYKNWE7ryUZvOf9Ufgc9TWzT4iliyT6-VGI6ptwoDA2z4AkrmL-nnszTb4PzZ_EUfQNfKyI1Y3JmxZXwg9VZGJR2rHz2b02nQ5OT77VZ4Mh0B3q/s1600-h/image4%25255B2%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw3oIyEsUJIIF0vxl1BzD9-9YFbijqK_dJPBWI1_V1Ky4zDQiA34v9XJRruuHzOMA6KnLcG_UICQreHYAp29YJNXHro3KFniRtp-DEZUb7gAuUCk4cp9UR9Vad-wSNvQMZO0NtwBPS2S4/?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" width="404"></a></a> Shutters become the headboard in the master bedroom.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ffthniFeYr8/T96S2sMvEyI/AAAAAAABaOo/XWwuQZSFJW0/s1600-h/image271.png"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ffthniFeYr8/T96S2sMvEyI/AAAAAAABaOw/Pr_uEPyhruA/s1600-h/image251%25255B1%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="404" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vXMLJa7GQpw/T96S6IQYx6I/AAAAAAABaO0/RWlP93pU4eY/image251_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" width="604"></a></a> The guest bedroom got a wicker headboard and a nightstand made of vintage luggage.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9TH8EyQIU-0/T96S7N25P4I/AAAAAAABaO8/kneSLA6UZmY/s1600-h/image38.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="461" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZxcIVcgOdVw/T96S7ySGGDI/AAAAAAABaPE/8v2Z-ugzQJo/image_thumb14.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="644"></a> To rent the Enlisted Men’s Mess Hall, go <a href="http://bookings.mermaidcottages.com/Unit.mvc/Details/30511">HERE</a>.  To read all about Layla and Kevin’s remodeling of this duplex, go <a href="http://theletteredcottage.net/guest-my-nest-mess-hall-tybee-island-georgia/">HERE</a>.       THE SCREENED INN: <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xm5lbaUmPBc/T96S9uzxD7I/AAAAAAABaPM/LNxLxnW7u8M/s1600-h/image31.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="624" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aSFai303o0g/T96S_gyS2pI/AAAAAAABaPU/N-B4nS_wG28/image_thumb11.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="993"></a> The other half of Enlisted Men’s Mess Hall is called The Screened Inn.  Layla painted stripes along with a border in the living room.  She also repainted old wicker chairs to spruce them up.     <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYCIDwiVluRjRU4BA7in4CBxvG4-yqRL3cb-9qrtD_uC5QkCJRAXP0Ejle_v-abbGUrWD8rLeVxa9l5Knlj17VC8-IagLtu8OgSUNGmnLdTQp6g5DPEnMXqfHCeTrrPz66z-bMO0Yt85GC/s1600-h/image2131.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="461" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirfVMDSI9xTFYHXrE_sPD0bQG3hgB6BowpAIn2jBDiCAkDPZgJsUFtTAQYJYRN2eiHn8N7b04xx_RVPeawbTFAE1j53xUSnHu9DvAV9lhOTBBnXvsO5HPVwfqelfzlELBClAz7qW62_lz_/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="644"></a> The kitchen is darling with red and white striped curtains instead of cabinet doors along with galvanized tin pendant lights over the table.      <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nNTOHbd8iNc/T96TDDhcNZI/AAAAAAABaPs/hoEuJmPI5FE/s1600-h/image42.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="730" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yhdgjkM8kf8/T96TEVvwQTI/AAAAAAABaP0/_Otada3AFJ0/image_thumb16.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="625"></a> Across from the kitchen is this darling red, white and blue kids rooms.      <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sZ0vv-26qaE/T96TFoWlP0I/AAAAAAABaP8/yTO-ViLhcYo/s1600-h/image471.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="613" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hk2Av8vgp9c/T96TG-mXhuI/AAAAAAABaQE/JIL5sa2RJZU/image_thumb19.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="616"></a> The neatest thing ever – in the master bedroom Layla applied a favorite book quote about the beach on the wall.    To rent The Screened Inn, go <a href="http://bookings.mermaidcottages.com/Unit.mvc/Details/47587">HERE.</a>  To read Layla’s EZine about this redecorating project, go <a href="http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1of5s/TheLetteredCottageMa/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fcontent.yudu.com%2FLibrary%2FA1of5s%2FTheLetteredCottageMa%2Fresources%2Fflipbook.swf">HERE</a>. Like Jane Coslick, Layla and The Lettered Cottage are making an impact on the cottages on Tybee Islands.  So many of the rentals say – “featured on The Lettered Cottage,” or “remodeled by Layla Palmer.” I adore Layla and love seeing all her successes.       <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--TUyi6THEIw/T96THzSt4HI/AAAAAAABaQM/QHsDnY3KH6Q/s1600-h/image123.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="461" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dxnvldSb2Pw/T96TI44H7cI/AAAAAAABaQU/Tx0Gmuj3C6c/image_thumb51.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="644"></a>  There are so many cute cottages on the islands.  I spent days looking at one after another.  I really love all the small old ones, like this cute house called  Mermaid Manor.  Of course, it is also behind a white picket fence.  It’s been featured in three national décor magazines!     <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pA8Tu1p1UJA/T96TJ05T5fI/AAAAAAABaQc/iaCuZxxIU-4/s1600-h/image2251.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="461" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-O-JdeX8q71Q/T96TKyaNjpI/AAAAAAABaQk/J77WpNAGUb0/image225_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="644"></a>  It is filled with beachy charm, white slips and lots of shells.  To rent this beach house:  go <a href="http://bookings.mermaidcottages.com/Unit.mvc/Details/62000">HERE</a>.   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XR9Fb784wME/T96TL8_UhkI/AAAAAAABaQs/bcudIep0ONE/s1600-h/image139.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="371" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-I0mQsPN9fwU/T96TMhncjhI/AAAAAAABaQ0/B4-fe-1GaPc/image_thumb57.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="554"></a> But, if you prefer to rent a new house – there’s Serenity by the Sea.  It was built from a Coastal Living magazine plan.   <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OgWmMQh0tEA/T96TNv00pCI/AAAAAAABaQ8/LX0vENUTS84/s1600-h/image140.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrHmoaMiYsRkJrRUerL-ndp3vQ8O_Dd-oSPO-FqTj7LhU5Q3J23XvoEEbBu2DVdSc72Oe5HDm3V-RVA0SNHJmjebY-FXDFetVZoGK1MAWjxOMmCjOfBXOTvoja04cqpwMYvxMZeFXBns/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="554"></a> The living area is all seagrass, slipcovers and wicker – love it.   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EWCw3xzwBZI/T96TPN5b7LI/AAAAAAABaRM/sCbUUgl3MXw/s1600-h/image58.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="371" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WQAQMq6g_lk/T96TQrYOJiI/AAAAAAABaRU/j5cJAp0S7lA/image_thumb24.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="554"></a> Fully equipped kitchen with all new appliances.   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-g4Sa_vErnjE/T96TREITpPI/AAAAAAABaRc/a8ouKUUdHxs/s1600-h/image59.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="371" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9yfRE2LTKX8/T96TSrxOuXI/AAAAAAABaRk/tBXFwbDP-bU/image_thumb25.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="554"></a> There are plenty of bedrooms, including the green and white master.   <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-I84ahMGhawU/T96TTUZE8-I/AAAAAAABaRs/YNFkuBs7Xhw/s1600-h/image60.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="371" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XRE58uoc5U0/T96TUP8ypNI/AAAAAAABaR0/BxPBiAs_rIw/image_thumb261.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="554"></a> Even the bathroom is decorated in beachy turquoise.  To rent Serenity by the Sea, go <a href="http://www.vrbo.com/global/siteFrame.aspx?l=419146&k=1">HERE</a>.     <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hWKj2zm2fe4/T96TW5gvqBI/AAAAAAABaR8/tYGoM1SEYzQ/s1600-h/image%25255B15%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="687" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--_qATwtJ8rI/T96TYLHN8HI/AAAAAAABaSE/8DV1F7LGrC8/image_thumb%25255B6%25255D.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" width="1028"></a> I hope you have enjoyed this look at the colorful interiors found on Tybee Island.  A special thank you to Mary Kay Andrews for the tour of The Breeze Inn.  To read Southern Living’s Six Perfect Little Beach Towns, go <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/travel/best-beach-towns-00417000078681/">HERE</a>.     To order Mary Kay’s newest book, just click on the title to the right of the picture: The latest – “Spring Fever” <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51eiDA43nvL._SL500_.jpg"> </td> <td valign="top"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Spring-Fever-ebook/dp/B00779MU6E%3FSubscriptionId%3D0JTCV5ZMHMF7ZYTXGFR2%26tag%3Dcotedetexa-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB00779MU6E">Spring Fever</a> </td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center">Last summer’s hit – “Summer Rental:”</div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51pi9PvMXnL._SL500_.jpg"> </td> <td valign="top"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Rental-ebook/dp/B004RCNS9M%3FSubscriptionId%3D0JTCV5ZMHMF7ZYTXGFR2%26tag%3Dcotedetexa-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB004RCNS9M">Summer Rental</a> </td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center">And to order Cottages, which features Jane Coslick’s beach house on Tybee Island:</div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td valign="top"></td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51feqr7v6dL._SL500_.jpg"> </td> <td valign="top"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cottages-Brian-Coleman/dp/B002KE49OW%3FSubscriptionId%3D0JTCV5ZMHMF7ZYTXGFR2%26tag%3Dcotedetexa-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB002KE49OW">Cottages</a> </td></tr></tbody></table></div> </blockquote>

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