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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

wrought-up

Home illustrated for client by pve design for holiday greeting card
We all know the type of place that is "gated" and causes one to stop and stare.  A wrought iron gate has always held curb appeal for me.  There is a certain charm of the barrier without being uninviting.  This gate says, "welcome" -  come in for some holiday cheer, a cup of eggnog perhaps.  "Wrought-up" - and stressed out with all the holiday wrapping and doing, please push open that gate, ease on down the brick path to a gentler and kinder time. 

A time to make merry - leave your cares at the gate or better yet, leave a comment.

11 comments:

  1. Yes there is something to be said about the wrought iron gate and brick walkway. I love them both.
    I would love to walk through this gate for a glass of eggnog and a cookie or two!
    Have a golden day! xoxo

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  2. Oh I love yards with a pretty fence (not huge walls!). I recently had to do some research for a white picket fence that wasn't 'cutesey' or cottagey for a project of a very grand, historic mansion we're renovating -it opened my eyes to the possibilities!

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  3. joyce-
    yes, would be nice to enjoy a cup of holiday cheer with you.
    pve

    stefan,
    oh, I can only imagine the research that must have gone into your project for a fence! your job always sounds fascinating!
    pve

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  4. I love fences like that too. Hope your holiday preparations are coming along nicely Patricia! We haven't had mail in almost a week due to snow and I'm starting to get worried about receiving a few things; otherwise we're set and happy. xoxo

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  5. the wrought iron does add a special bit of flare!

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  6. Somehow I see a lovely designed Christmas card by PVE in the stars for this family next year. Can't wait!

    xoxo

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  7. Working on being less wrought up right now! I love the holidays but I hate the stress - I'll take a clue from you and try to relax.

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  8. So beautiful as always, Patricia. I am all for leaving my cares outside the gate! I'll drop them right now! Hope you and your family have the best Christmas ever and a very blessed New Year!
    xx Trina
    PS - would love the Derby pie recipe, sometime!

    Back to baking!!!

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  9. Homes like this always intrique me. It is as if there is something very special behind that gate.

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  10. I love the sound of a wrought iron gate as it opens.

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