tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59327516218170271042024-03-16T14:53:19.104-04:00MAISON de BALLARDblog about our shop & gallery and everything that inspires usJoanie Ballardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376942195524199039noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932751621817027104.post-24978248318225068292015-01-16T20:58:00.002-05:002015-02-05T14:57:11.865-05:002015 Collection: New Tablecloth Designs from Le Jacquard Francais<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are so lucky to be able to spread the word about this amazing collection, and to also have these tablecloths available now on our <b><u><a href="http://www.rhballard.com/collections/tablecloths/products/sakura-celadon" target="_blank">website</a>.</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They have many colorful and spring-awakening combinations, several calm neutrals, more contemporary, and several tablecloth designs that bridge the traditional and modern. I really love the photography here, they do a lovely job getting the mood just right. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take a peek at the gorgeous designs and let me know what you think by commenting below. Can you tell the "wipe-off" tablecloths from the cotton or linen tablecloths? I can't.</span><br />
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Joanie Ballardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376942195524199039noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932751621817027104.post-20094196325103204172015-01-16T14:15:00.001-05:002015-01-16T14:15:34.258-05:00Washington Post Going Out GuideStreet Smart: What to Do in Rappahannock County<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A big thank you to the Washington Post for including our shop & gallery in their Jan. 16, 2015 Going Out Guide: Street Smart - What to Do in Rappahannock County ~<br />
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With elegant china, silverware and glassware collections, R.H. Ballard provides the makings for an inspired dinner table. The shop highlights owners Robert and Joanie Ballard's Francophile tastes with goods such as Napoleonic bee glasses and French finishing salt. One facet doesn't stray too far from Virginia, though: The downstairs art gallery features works from local artists.</div>
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<br />Joanie Ballardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376942195524199039noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932751621817027104.post-66627653663595482682014-12-16T07:34:00.000-05:002014-12-16T10:51:50.314-05:00Transcript from Live Q&A with Jura KonciusWashington Post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Joanie Ballard is the owner of R.H. Ballard Shop and Gallery in Washington, Virginia. She has tips for giving great gifts for for the holidays, tips for shopping in the country for the holidays and special towns or markets to see.<br />
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We all need gift ideas this time of year. So I am happy to have Joanie Ballard on the chat today, someone with wonderful taste and a beautiful store in Little Washington. Joanie Ballard is the owner of R.H. Ballard Shop and Gallery in Washington, Va. and she has great ideas for everyone on your list. Let's chat.</div>
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Hello everyone, for those who might not know me, here’s a brief background on me and my businesses. I opened r.h. ballard shop & gallery in 1997 in Little Washington, VA, along with my husband, Robert H. Ballard, and it was a fine art and rug gallery the first six years. We purchased our current 1929 building on Main Street in 2002, moved into the upstairs apartment, and expanded our business adding European home décor items, French table linens and fine gifts. We recently opened Artifacts-on-Main across the street, which offers one-of-a-kind architectural elements and ironwork, sculpture for both the garden and home. We have grown our inventory to include unique, handmade, artful, and sometimes quirky and fun gifts, apothecary items and women's accessories. Oh, and we outgrew the apartment upstairs and it's now used for offices, storage, shipping and inventory. I am excited to be here to help answer any questions you have about holiday gift giving, tips for unique gifts, and where to go for holiday shopping in the Virginia countryside.</div>
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What are some Christmasy things I can put around the house to make it feel more festive without going over the top?</div>
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This is a great question. You can go out and cut some magnolia branches and put them on a mantel or on top of a chest or side table. Buy a small topiary or olive tree or a live amaryllis plant. Hang some silver stars off your lighting fixtures of on your windows or mirrors. Put out bowls of pinecones or glass ornaments. What other ideas do you all have?</div>
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I'm an impulse shopper … in and out … but a bit of a tightwad. I guess I need to be convinced to spend a little more time shopping and a little more money to make the gift more memorable. How would you convince me?</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">I hear from many people who are craving a more personal shopping experience instead of just going to big-box stores My best advice for holiday shopping is that if you have to shop then make it a memorable experience for you. I advocate shopping stress-free local venues, shopping in small stores that have a unique mix of products or special focus, visually appealing and inspiring displays, and a staff that is helpful and by all means cheerful! Nothing worse than a glum sales person, and good boutiques usually have trained and happy people to help you especially during the holidays. Don't be shy to voice your budget needs. That's very important</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> during the holidays. </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Since I've run a shop & gallery in a small town for many years, I ultimately recommend small town shopping, - why? </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Because you will remember that day of buying, eating out with friends/family, drinking local wine, talking to townspeople, staying in a charming B&B, and discovering unique shops well after all the Christmas rush is over. Christmas is for you too, you know? Create an experience with great memories for yourself and others, and in the process purchase unique and rare gifts in a small town. A win-win experience all around!</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Style & Simplicity: An A-Z Guide to Living a More Beautiful Life”, by retail friend Ted Kennedy Watson</span><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </strong><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">from WASTON-KENNEDY shops in Seattle, with great tips for everything, from flowers to table stings and collecting art. A great small book, easy to carry with you, great photos. Other new design titles I recommend are:</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">“Elements of Style” by Erin Gates (on a recent Q&A webchat!), “Jean-Louis Deniout Interiors”, by Diane Dorran Saeks, on his classic French style interior design, and just released “Novel Interiors: Living in Enchanted Rooms Inspired by Literature,” by Lisa Borgnes Giramonti, on how to bring your favorite novel’s interiors to life in your own home. </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Another new and gorgeous book out this year is by my friend </span><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Nol Putnam</strong><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">, “Beauty in the Shadows”. It’s the first book ever about the extraordinary ironwork at the Washington National Cathedral. Nol Putnam designed and created several iron gates and entrances for the Cathedral (Blue Moon Press). Hope this helps!</span></div>
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Robert and I love an eclectic mix of art, we love many genres, from original Chagall lithographs to paintings by DeLoss McGraw or local favorites like Thomas Mullany, Paul Elenborn, Mark Poss, or wonderful etchings by Viviane de Kosinsky. I always say collect what you really love and you can't go wrong. You will always love looking at it every day. </div>
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Jura... Your readers should follow Joanie and RHB on Facebook. Her photos are always so gorgeous. Meg@PigtownDesign (in rainy London!)</div>
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We host a lot of parties. My favorite hostess gifts are things that I don't need to figure what to do with the moment you walk in the door, such as: (1) good chocolates; (2) a baked good I can eat for breakfast (that I don't have to cook!); (3) small decorative bowls which always come in handy at the next party; (4) fancy olive oil; and (5) a small plant - not cut flowers.</div>
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These are great ideas and very timely and thoughtful. I agree about all of these suggestions. It's nice to get wine but it's also nice to get something else. Love the idea of something to have for breakfast the next day when as a host or hostess you are exhausted and starving. Does anyone else have ideas to add?</div>
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I never know what to get my coworkers for the holidays. I have a tighter budget then most of them, I think, but I don't want to skimp.</div>
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Have you ever given handmade ornaments, pretty and unique items which can be found online on ETSY, for instance? ETSY has lots of creative options for those on a budget, not just ornaments but handmade journals and fun objects. I also recommend food items from small local bakeries (Triple Oak Bakery in Sperryville, VA or Red Truck Bakery in Warrenton, VA) all have great options in this regard. If you call up a small shop like Coterie or Heritage Hollow Farms (both in Sperryville), they can help choose a few foodie items or other gifts within your budget and ship them to you. A creative option. Hope these ideas will assist you!</div>
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We're looking to purchase a new couch for our very small living room. How do we maximize seating capacity, comfort and design given such limited space?</div>
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I also have a very small living room. I needed a sofa 76-80 inches long, since that is the space available in my bay window. I was determined to get a sofa with three cushions - I didn't want a two-cushion model - that looks like a loveseat. Narrow your choices by size and then by style. Check out places such as West Elm, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Room & Board, Crate & Barrel and Ikea.</div>
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Magnetic towel bars. Some come with hooks for pot holders; some are just towel racks.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">I love receiving special soaps and lotions as a hostess gift!</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Favorite New Soaps or Lotions on the market that I recommend are: LAFCO Chamomile-Lavender soaps and lotion, Pre de Provence Argan Oil Soap & Body Butter, Kalastyle Cedar Wood Soap & Avocado Soap (guys love it), and any body lotion from British company, Naturally European (my favorite scent is Ginger-Lime). A gift idea might be pairing a special soap with pretty ceramic dish, all wrapped in a selected hand towel and colorful ribbon. These are easy to get</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> hostess gifts that are unusual and useful too.</span></span></span></div>
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Orchids are so elegant and long-lasting, and are now quite inexpensive. I'd like to decorate this year with orchid plants. Any helpful hints on how to do it (other than just using white orchids?) Thank you! P.S. The perfect hostess gift for me is an orchid plant! Love 'em!</div>
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You could do a line up of orchids on your mantel or buy some red or green or gold or silver cache pots to put small orchid plants in all over your house. I also love getting orchids as gifts. There are amazing buys on them at Trader Joes, Safeway and Whole Foods.</div>
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How much do you give the delivery guys for delivering furniture? Total three big pieces and two small tables. This is Frederick if it makes any difference.</div>
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If it's two guys I would give them $20 or $25 each.</div>
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Speaking as a co-worker recipient, please go for the consumables. Any knickknacks that I receive go straight to the Salvation Army box, and I have enough tree ornaments for several trees, even though I usually don't put one up.. Starbucks gift cards are very popular in my office. Even the ones who don't drink coffee might want tea or hot chocolate sometime. My co-workers are getting a little box of brownies and a packet of Fresh Paper (Spice-soaked paper that helps preserve produce. It worked great with summer's berries.)</div>
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Very creative ideas. Starbucks cards are always welcome and work for anyone at any age.</div>
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I struggle every christmas to come up with ideas for my In-laws. My husband is no help. What are some gift ideas for people who dont need anything and are in a place in there life where they are getting rid of things (downsizing?) I cannot get them another lands end fleece...</div>
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For this kind of dilemma I always recommend giving an "experienced-based" gift. Something they will gain a beautiful memory from. Since I live in the Virginia countryside I am a big advocate for experience-based gifts that include small trips to the country. You would not have to do all of these things, but I am recommending all of these ideas as a start. a night at a beautiful B&B (Foster House B&B in Little Washington, VA) adding a tour at a Distillery (Copper Fox Distillery, Sperryville, VA), drinks at a local pub (Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill), dinner at a NOLA inspired resto (Tula's off Main in Little Washington, VA). And spend the next day shopping around the villages of Rappahannock County. A special gift they will remember long after the Christmas rush!</div>
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What are you recommending for hostess gifts this year? Something in the $20-50 range, but preferably something a little more unusual than a candle or bottle of wine. Thanks</div>
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Great question, here are a few more ideas for you about hostess gifts: Just Slate Co. creates these wonderful hand-cut black slate coasters with cushioned bottoms, a set of 4 for $45., in a nice embossed box. Fishs Eddy Painter Pallet Coasters, $9.95, are unique and for the creative type. Golden Salt cellars with a golden branch spoons from Vagabond Vintage is a super unique hostess gift ($24.-$32.). </div>
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Any suggestions for a gift to give my significant others parents? Should I get a joint gift, or two separate things? I know this is kind of personal, but I'm floundering.</div>
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I always suggest a joint gift that perhaps has a usefulness to it, like a pretty serving tray, food items like French Butcher salt and a pretty salt cellar, a basket of "like" items from their favorite </div>
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I never had much trouble choosing gifts for my younger sister before, but this year, before Thanksgiving, she lost her husband unexpectedly at age 60. I am at a loss for something warm and caring, but not reminiscent of past gifts; we have been accustomed to giving inexpensive, rather light-hearted items with some meaning (i.e. candles meant a lot to them so every few years I would give special beeswax candles; other times family photos, or when we moved, a big box of products created in our new location). Ideas to jump-start my thinking are very welcome!</div>
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So sad to hear that. You are a sweet sister. What about a faux fur throw? There are many beautiful cozy ones out there from Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware and other places. I think it would be a comforting gift.</div>
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Thanks Joanie for all those great ideas. I hope I can get out to your store soon. We'll have more holiday advice next Thursday when Vanessa Holden, senior vice president and creative director of West Elm joins the chat. Bye for now.</div>
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Thanks so much for the chat, everyone! Hope my suggestions will come in handy as you shop your way through the Christmas season!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello everyone! The Washington Post invited me for a Live Webchat Q&A this Thursday, Dec. 4th, 11am-12noon. Here is the information: "Joanie Ballard on holiday gifts and design - She has tips for giving great gifts for the holidays, tips for shopping in the country for the holidays and special towns or markets to see. Submit early questions now and join us Thurs. at 11 a.m. EST!" This will be fun, hope to hear from you at the Q&A! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://live.washingtonpost.com/home-front-1204.html</span>Joanie Ballardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376942195524199039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932751621817027104.post-8277091990951054782014-10-23T01:06:00.002-04:002014-10-23T01:08:17.108-04:00Invitation: SIX RAPPAHANNOCK ARTISTS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">entitled <a href="http://www.rhballardgallery.com/" target="_blank">Six Rappahannock Artists</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Artists: <a href="http://www.rhballardgallery.com/#/thomas-mullany/" target="_blank">Thomas Mullany</a>, <a href="http://www.rhballardgallery.com/#/janet-brome/" target="_blank">Janet Brome</a>, <a href="http://www.rhballardgallery.com/#/lisbeth-sabol/" target="_blank">Lisbeth Sabol</a>, <a href="http://www.rhballardgallery.com/#/viviane-de-kosinsky/" target="_blank">Viviane de Kosinsky</a>, </span><a href="http://www.rhballardgallery.com/#/robert-h-ballard/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Robert H. Ballard</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, and </span><a href="http://www.rhballardgallery.com/#/nora-harrington/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Nora </a><a href="http://www.rhballardgallery.com/#/nora-harrington/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Harrington</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An Opening Reception for the artists will take place on Sunday the 26th from 2:00-5:00pm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wine and light fare will be served, all are welcome.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Thomas Mullany</b> will show a wide range of new work from figurative drawings, figurative </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sculpture and local subject matter in his recent oil paintings. <b>Janet Brome</b> will present new </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sculpture using her unique ability to create Animals and objects from screen and wire. The </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">plein air landscapes of </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nora Harrington</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> will be shown concentrating on the beauty of </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rappahannock County. </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Viviane de Kosinsky</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> will feature recent hand colored etchings of </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rappahannock as well as European scenes in her well known miniature style. Cast bronze and </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">stone sculpture by new artist</span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Lisbeth Sabol</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> will be on view displaying her sensitive rendering of </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the figure. Artist </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Robert H. Ballard</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> will be exhibiting a series of recent acrylic paintings </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">featuring inspired land and sky imagery with an emphasis on texture and color. In addition to </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">this exhibit, sculpture by </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nol Putnam</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hans Gerhard</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> will be on display. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The exhibition will be available for viewing during the Tenth Annual “Artists of Rappahannock </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Studio and Gallery Tour”, Nov. 1-2, which showcases the vast range of talent in the region. The </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">r.h. ballard gallery is open 10am – 6pm daily except Wednesdays. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information on </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">upcoming shows, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">go to </span><a href="http://www.rhballardgallery.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.rhballardgallery.com</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> or contact the gallery, 540-675-1411.</span></div>
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Little Washington: R.H. Ballard Shop and Gallery</h1>
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<span class="date published time" title="2014-08-13T23:03:02+00:00">August 13, 2014</span> <span style="color: #f15612;">|</span> <span class="post-comments"><a href="http://dcbydesignblog.com/shopping/little-washington-r-h-ballard-shop-and-gallery/#comments" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">2 Comments</a></span></div>
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I’m sure every one of you have friends on Facebook or Twitter or Instagram who you consider to be really good friends, though you’ve never met them in person. Joanie Ballard, the other of <a href="http://www.rhballard.com/" style="color: #e47600; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">R.H. Ballard</a>, fits into that category for me — it seems like I’ve known her, and we’ve posted on each other’s accounts, for a long time—and it was surprising to realize that I’d never met her IRL (in real life).</div>
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Well, THAT ended on our jaunt out to Little Washington this month, when I got to hang out with Joanie and tour her gorgeous home interiors store and art gallery.</div>
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Joannie Ballard poses in front of her shop on Main Street.</div>
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Joanie and her husband Robert decided to move out here from the DC area several years ago, and never looked back. I can see why, in this elegant little town where everyone knows everyone and you’ve got views like this out your back window:</div>
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This is taken from the White Moose Inn, which is right next door to Ballard’s.</div>
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The store itself is filled with treasures from floor to ceiling—you could walk around for a long time and still not spot everything.</div>
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They’ve got a great collection of Moroccan rugs—and the table here sits on a base of grape vines—appropriate for this part of the country.</div>
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Don’t forget to look under the tabletops—several more levels of surprises are hiding underneath.</div>
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The store is memorable for its saturated colors.</div>
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Watches and wallets like candy!</div>
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And who could resist an entire table of John Derian….</div>
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Downstairs, under the store’s gorgeous coffered ceiling (which, unbelievably, was painted by the previous owner), is the art gallery.</div>
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My absolute favorite is this painting of Teddy Roosevelt at the top of the stairs. Can you spy Teddy posing for the sculptors at Mount Rushmore?</div>
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I also loved this painting downstairs, just leaning against the wall on the floor. I found myself staring at it for the longest time:</div>
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And does your spouse ever surprise you with something he or she totally falls for, which you never would have pegged for them? Well, here’s what caught Jim’s eye:</div>
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Across the street, the Ballards just acquired a piece of land next to the adorable Rappahannock News building, where they sell all manner of architectural salvage and sculpture:</div>
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“Artifacts” gives the newspaper building a built-in sculpture garden (to the left).</div>
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I’m already looking forward to going back to Little Washington, if nothing else for the wineries we get to stop at along the way, which is the subject of the next post… stay tuned.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Robert and I have opened an exciting new business across the street from <a href="http://www.rhballard.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">r.h.</span> <span style="color: black;">ballard shop &</span> <span style="color: black;">gallery</span></a>, and it is called <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.artifacts-on-main.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">artifacts-on-main</span></a><span id="goog_738736542"></span><span id="goog_738736543"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nol Putnam's iron sculpture,"<a href="http://www.artifacts-on-main.com/sculpture-gallery/" target="_blank">West 3 Wind" </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have been passionate about architectural elements for many years and have always sold them at r.h. ballard shop & gallery. Well, now we get to sell both outdoor sculpture and larger iron and architectural elements in a much larger venue. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hans Gerhard, iron sculpture <a href="http://www.artifacts-on-main.com/sculpture-gallery/" target="_blank">"Mirror, Mirror"</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am personally fascinated by hand carved sandstone and terracotta from another era. Just using one vintage piece to your garden or home adds history and warmth. I love thinking about who designed these amazing elements, who created them and installed them on the buildings that are now not here. These decorative elements are one way of keeping a bit of history alive after a beautiful building is gone. The spirit of a building remains alive, just in a smaller way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Mom liked to tell a story about w</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">hen I was a baby in St. Louis during one hot summer. She would sit with me outside (me in a crib) underneath a large oak tree in our back yard. This particular summer there were several construction workers building a house next door. They would all wave at me and I would smile and laugh. Mom said I would just sit and watch quietly as they hammered away at the house, and eventually I would fall asleep in the crib. I still love watching homes being renovated or being built, and I became a <b><a href="http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh" target="_blank">"<span style="color: black;">This Old House</span>"</a></b> junkie when it was first on television. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finding and picking all of the iron, ceramic, sandstone,and terracotta elements for our new business is incredibly fun and rich with discoveries. Robert and I sourced many suppliers of salvage and vintage pieces throughout the United States. Most items are one-of-kind, vintage or antique, and hand-carved. When possible, we acquire a set of 2 or more elements from the same demolished building. Perfect pieces for designing a garden wall or for re-purposing as a table base, or even using as a stand alone artifact in a home or office..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I hope you will come and visit our new shop in Little Washington. We are located in an outdoor setting right on Main Street in the middle of town. You can also check out our <a href="http://www.artifactsonmain.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. Here are a few more enticing images below from<a href="http://www.artifactsonmain.com/" target="_blank"> artifacts-on-main</a>.</span></div>
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I have been a fan of John Derian since I first saw his work many years ago. When I saw pictures of his retail shop in NYC I was smitten with the artful charm and edginess of the merchandise, vignettes, and the cool mix of products.</div>
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It was not hard for me to fall in love with his vintage inspired aesthetic and the innate creativity he brought to all of his choices for his unique brick and mortar.</div>
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Well, now I get to sell his beautiful decoupage paperweights, trays and coasters in my own shop. Yay!</div>
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Here are a few of his amazing pieces on display at r.h. ballard --paperweights, ovals, large and small glass trays, and melamine dessert plates. True eye-candy.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You are invited to an exhibition of new paintings by <b><a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Mark-Poss-C407.aspx" target="_blank">Mark Poss</a></b> which opens at the r.h. ballard gallery with a Reception for the Artist, Saturday May 24, 4-7pm. This is Mark Poss' first solo show in our gallery after showing with us for the last two years. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mark Poss' work is included in a multiple corporate collections throughout the United States. He was an artist in the Art in the Embassy Program and has exhibited in numerous group and solo exhibitions on the east coast. He studied at University of Texas at Austin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Poss' influences in the traditional realm include 17th Century Dutch, 19th Century French, Corot in particular, and 19th Century American with George Inness as a major influence. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Artistic influence in the abstract world includes Gerhard Richter and Clyfford Still. </span><br />
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March 16 with an all-day open house in the <b><u><a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Thomas-Mullany-C69.aspx" target="_blank">r.h.ballard gallery,</a></u></b> from 10am-6pm, at 307 Main Street in <b><u><a href="http://town.washington.va.us/" target="_blank">Washington, VA</a></u></b>. The show runs through April 6. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">This exhibit is unique for Mullany in that it shows his use of a wide range of materials and methods and also his ability to spontaneously rendure the figure. Ultimately, for the viewer, this event is a surprising and in-depth look at the creative process. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Mullany’s
work spans decades, and throughout his career he has always created drawings on
paper as precursors to larger murals and paintings but also as individual
pieces of art. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">This exhibit consists of dozens of studies using found papers as backdrops
which become part of the composition by integrating with the figure. His works
using paper ephemera such as antique maps, packaging, vintage book and music
pages are all utilized as part of each unique composition. In addition, oil paintings will be displayed,
with figures as subjects, as well as new figurative sculpture. </span><br />
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artist would appropriate found papers and objects and incorporate them into
layered compositions. Artists such Pablo
Picasso, Georges Braque, Kurt Schwitters, and Robert Rauschenberg, among
others, often created studies and works using this method. Mullany often creates studies on found papers while working on larger murals and commissions. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below is a painting entitled "Dunk the Girl", a favortie of mine which incorporates many figurative elements.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">Mullany has exhibited over the years in
Washington, DC, New York City and Washington, VA, mounting over 18 one-person
exhibitions.</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">This is Mullany's eighth
one-person exhibition </span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">r.h. ballard
gallery</i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"> has presented in Washington, VA.</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">He is included
in over 21 corporate collections and has created numerous murals, sculpture and public art
projects throughout the United States. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">but was a fan many years before. I always look forward to their new collections.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, they did not disappoint this year. They continue to have special designs, ones which surprise and inspire. This spring they offer another beautiful blend of traditional and contemporary designs in stunning colorways. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are 100% Cotton, 100% Linen, <a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Wipe-Off-Coated-Tablecloths-by-Le-Jacquard-Fran%C3%A7ais-Click-Here-C263.aspx" target="_blank">Acrylic-Coated Wipe-Off</a>, and something brand new this year are<a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Wipe-Off-Coated-Tablecloths-by-Le-Jacquard-Fran%C3%A7ais-Click-Here-C263.aspx" target="_blank"> acrylic-coated placemats and table runners.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have them all available on our <u><a href="http://www.rhballard.com/" target="_blank">website</a></u> and also in our Main Street Shop in <u><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g58290-d3572454-Reviews-R_H_Ballard_Shop_Gallery-Washington_Rappahannock_County_Virginia.html" target="_blank">Little Washington<b>, </b>VA<b>. </b></a></u></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Want to have a few minutes of delicious eye-candy? </span></div>
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<br />Joanie Ballardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376942195524199039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932751621817027104.post-49333058839972366562014-02-08T13:14:00.001-05:002014-02-08T13:50:29.039-05:00Free Shipping through February 14th!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Yes, for all of you incurable romantics out there we are offering Free Shipping on our <a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Default.aspx" target="_blank"><u><b>website </b></u></a>through February 14th!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Everything on the <a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Default.aspx" target="_blank"><u><b>website </b></u></a>includes free shipping: fine art, one-of-a-kind rugs, French Table Linens, if you see it on our website it will have free shipping!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Happy Valentine's Day to Everyone! </span>Joanie Ballardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376942195524199039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932751621817027104.post-83068730169426254002014-01-08T12:04:00.001-05:002014-01-08T12:04:12.719-05:00New Shop & Gallery Sign<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Something wonderful that happened recently was the installation of our new shop & gallery sign, designed by both Robert and myself. We were thrilled with the end result. It is created of wood and hand carved 23k gold leaf lettering. The gold leaf casts such a pretty glow both during the daytime and nighttime. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A big thank you to <a href="http://www.quailrunsigns.com/" target="_blank"><u><b>Quail Run Signs</b></u></a>, who also did our previous signs. Here are some before and after shots from Christmas of last year and Christmas of this year:</span>
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Joanie Ballardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376942195524199039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932751621817027104.post-57662917300986304312013-12-31T10:52:00.002-05:002013-12-31T10:52:24.588-05:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and to our family and friends who make every year so special. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and to a spectacular 2014! </span></div>
Joanie Ballardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376942195524199039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932751621817027104.post-32678393740227725502013-12-29T11:57:00.001-05:002013-12-29T11:57:36.561-05:00New Hampshire Home Magazine "Favorite Finds"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you, <b><u><a href="http://www.nhhomemagazine.com/" target="_blank">New Hampshire Home Magazine</a></u></b>, for choosing our beautiful <b><u><a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Le-Jacquard-Fran%C3%A7ais-Tanger-Cobalt-100-Cotton--P1360.aspx" target="_blank">"Tanger" </a><a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Le-Jacquard-Fran%C3%A7ais-Tanger-Cobalt-100-Cotton--P1360.aspx" target="_blank">Le Jacquard Francais</a></u></b> tablecloth as one of your "Favorite Finds" of 2014. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We love our devoted clientele in the New England area, especially in New Hampshire, so we appreciate the shout out. Cheers to all of you in the coming New Year!</span>Joanie Ballardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376942195524199039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932751621817027104.post-45024447444871177252013-11-26T14:23:00.002-05:002013-11-26T14:23:32.722-05:00SHOP LOCAL - SHOP SMALL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are ready for the holidays at r.h. ballard shop & gallery! Be sure to stop in on Small Business Saturday for lots of holiday inspiration, gifts, and joy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Check out our amazing French Table Linen Collections, tabletop items, trays, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vietri collections, French scarves, European soaps, lotions, candles, and so much more! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An exhibition of new and diverse paintings, sculpture, and works on paper by 6 area artists will open at our <b><u><a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Contemporary-Artists-C15.aspx" target="_blank">gallery </a></u></b>on Saturday, October 19, and run through Nov. 10, 2013.</span></div>
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Joanie Ballardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376942195524199039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932751621817027104.post-39022823774660810162013-10-07T06:53:00.000-04:002013-10-23T22:21:23.061-04:00New Artist MARK POSS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We have beautiful paintings by Mark Poss now in the gallery and also available on our website. The painting above is entitled <a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Mark-Poss-Mystery-P2433C407.aspx" target="_blank"><u><b>"Mystery"</b></u>.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mark's artistic influences include 17th Century Dutch, 19th Century French - Corot in particular, and 19th Century American, with George Inness as the major player. Artistic influence in the abstract world include Gerhard Richter and Clyfford Still.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Le Jacquard Francais just introduced some amazing equestrian-inspired designs in their 2013 Fall Collection. In all the many years I have been selling these exquisite cloths, I do not recall LJF ever creating an equine-themed design. They have incorporated all sorts of animals and exotic birds in their past tablecloth designs: giraffes, elephants, tigers, cheetahs, toucans, pheasants, and lions, just to name a few. The imagery in "manege" is really beautifully done, and they resemble antique etchings of horses, equine gear, and show regalia. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Manege" comes in three colorways and a variety of sizes. I particularly love the beautiful "Hermes" color above. I could almost wear this! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out all the stunning tablecloths <b><u><a href="http://www.rhballard.com/" target="_blank">online </a></u></b>and in our Main Street shop in <a href="http://www.town.washington.va.us/" target="_blank"><b><u>Washington, VA.</u></b> </a></span><br />
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Joanie Ballardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376942195524199039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932751621817027104.post-46475912046476730292013-09-24T12:47:00.003-04:002013-09-24T12:47:47.573-04:00New Tea Towel Designs from Le Jacquard Francais<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the cool air of fall comes to Virginia things are heating up in the shop and gallery! So many shipments of new and exciting products. I am excited to be writing today about one my favorite things: New French Tea Towels!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Fall 2103 Tea Towel designs from <b><u><a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Kitchen-Tea-Towel-Collection-by-Le-Jacquard-Fran%C3%A7ais-Click-to-View-C261.aspx" target="_blank">Le Jacquard Francais</a></u></b> take their inspiration from nature, tea, and delicious French delicacies. The color combinations are sumptuous and autumnal, and the imagery beautifully executed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take a peek at the following tea towels, and be sure to check out <a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Kitchen-Tea-Towel-Collection-by-Le-Jacquard-Fran%C3%A7ais-Click-to-View-C261.aspx" target="_blank"> <b><u>www.rhballard.com</u></b></a> to view the huge variety of exquisite French towels we offer. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contemporary realist Rob Browning just brought in some new paintings to our <b><u><a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Rob-Browning-C199.aspx" target="_blank">gallery</a></u></b>. We have had several shows of his work over the years and I really love his technique and style. </span><br />
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Joanie Ballardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03376942195524199039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5932751621817027104.post-11222409430170116082013-09-15T15:59:00.000-04:002013-09-15T16:07:16.949-04:00The Romance of VIETRI Incanto<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With over 40 accessory pieces and home decor accents to choose from, you can create endless combinations to suit your individual style. Incanto is microwave, oven, freezer, dishwasher safe and handmade of terra marrone, a duarable Italian sculptor's clay, in Veneto. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are several inspiring tabletop shop displays, using both passion purples and neutrals from<u><b><a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Le-Jacquard-Fran%C3%A7ais-Official-Retailer-Click-Here-to-View-Entire-Collection-C129.aspx" target="_blank"> Le Jacquard Francais table linens</a>.</b></u> These should help get your creativity going! </span></div>
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Robert recently hand-picked a small selection of amazing vintage Moroccan rugs and they are now available <b><u><a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Vintage-Moroccan-Rugs-C413.aspx" target="_blank">online </a></u></b>and in our <b><u><a href="http://www.rhballard.com/Default.aspx" target="_blank">shop and gallery</a></u></b>. We had many requests for these rugs and Robert found some beauties.<br />
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If you are not familiar with these designs here is a little back story. Moroccan rugs are created in the High Atlas, Rabat, Eastern and the Atlantic plains regions of Morocco. They were actually created for personal use (as sleeping beds), and the symbols on each rug had specific personal meaning and were intended as protective elements.<br />
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The rugs we now have in the gallery, all created c. 1940, have kept the authentic character of the areas they are woven in and are unique. They are woven by Berber tribes, living much as they have for 100's of years, and are remarkably diverse in style though all sharing the geometric elements of a naive folk aesthetic. The rich colors or simple monochromatic designs, in addition to the thick pile, are ideal for both rustic and contemporary interiors.<br />
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We love them. Here are more examples of the vintage Moroccan rugs Robert just brought in. Do you have a favorite? I love the primitive blue diamond pattern above! Want to visit Morocco some day? Click on this cool <b><u><a href="http://www.visitmorocco.com/index.php/eng/" target="_blank">travel site </a></u></b>I found and check out all the exotic sites.<br />
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