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design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"macrame"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tutorial"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MACRAMÉ"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZxE14tUHv8s\/Vdtjd3zF9tI\/AAAAAAAAB9A\/TdNdRAbyb6Q\/s1600\/everything%2Byou%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bmacrame.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZxE14tUHv8s\/Vdtjd3zF9tI\/AAAAAAAAB9A\/TdNdRAbyb6Q\/s1600\/everything%2Byou%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bmacrame.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca data-pin-do=\"embedBoard\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/swatchestheblog\/macrame\/\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003E\u003Cscript async=\"\" defer=\"\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EMacrame is believed to have originated in the 13th century with Arab weavers, and has made a bigger comeback in 2015 than Hilary Duff \u003Ci\u003E(shoutout to everyone who saw my Hilary Duff appreciation tweet the other day). \u003C\/i\u003EIt is a form of textile-making that requires a sequence of knotting techniques. It's likey that you've seen some macrame on Pinterest (feel free to browse my macrame board above) and so I'm here, as always, to break this down for you and explain everything you need to know about macrame.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EDisclaimer: 'Macrame' should be spelled 'm\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 19.8400001525879px;\"\u003Eacramé', but shall be spelled 'macrame' for the entirity of this post as I don't know the keyboard shortcut for an accented 'e'. \u003Ci\u003E#StayInSchoolKids\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWhat materials do I need to do macrame?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you want to make a colourful creation, you can get metres and metres of macrame string, in an abundance of colours, for a very cheap price \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/27M-1mm-Braided-Nylon-Thread-Macrame-Cord-String-Beading-Craft-Jewellery-DIY-\/380975852542?var=\u0026amp;hash=item58b3ee2bfe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eon Ebay\u003C\/a\u003E. But if you have some twine or even thin rope hanging around the house, that works perfectly fine and gives a traditional look. As for the anchor, shall we say, of your macrame, doweling is great, (or copper piping for an on-trend look, as shown in the image above). But, again, if you just want to give it a quick go and don't have all the equipment, a pencil will do just fine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWays to display your macrame creations\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETraditional wall hangings are a great starting point as you can stick with a small manageable one, or go big with a huge one. Curtains or window dressings seem like the next logical step in your macrame journey as these are essentially humongous wall hangings but with a curtain pole as your, what I previously coined, 'anchor'. But plant hangers can be pretty simple and look really fresh - there's a great tutorial \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/nouvelledaily.com\/blog\/posts\/2014\/september\/diy-macrame-hanging-cacti-planters\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETypes of knot\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMacrame is pretty simple and once you get a few knots in your brain, you're pretty much good to go and you can get creative and do your own thing. Here's a list of some essential knots, use the blogs listed in the next paragraph for images and guides (I thought I'd leave that to the experts):\u003Cbr \/\u003E- Larks head knot\u003Cbr \/\u003E- Double half hitch (plus 'diagonal double half hitch')\u003Cbr \/\u003E- Square knot (plus 'alternating square knots' and 'switch knot')\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMacrame sites and blogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.modernmacrame.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewww.modernmacrame.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/%C2%A0http:\/\/www.free-macrame-patterns.com\/learn-macrame.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewww.free-macrame-patterns.com\/learn-macrame\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E-\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/micromacrame.blogspot.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewww.micromacrame.blogspot.co.uk\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOmbre and coloured macrame\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo update your macrame and bring your designs into the 21st century, you could try ombre-ing your creation (as shown in the image above) by watering down acrylic paint and adding more paint to your water-paint mix as you move to the ends of the thread, thus creating a gradient. You could also try using coloured thread as mentioned above.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003EKey words in macrame\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E- Knotting cord: the cord used to make the knot in the stitch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E- Knot-bearing cord: the cord that the knotting cords are wrapped\/knotted around.\u003Cbr \/\u003E(The knotting cord and knot-bearing cord can switch and alternate between each stitch)\u003Cbr \/\u003E- Sennit: a set of the same stitch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo, all that's left to say is - good luck and have fun!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFor those of you who don't follow me on Twitter, I'll be posting every Wednesday and Saturday during September :)\u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/allthingselsie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1093547772120941181\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/allthingselsie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/everything-you-need-to-know-about.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4428572255210340634\/posts\/default\/1093547772120941181"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4428572255210340634\/posts\/default\/1093547772120941181"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/allthingselsie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/everything-you-need-to-know-about.html","title":"EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MACRAMÉ"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Laura Clarke"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/114392375495206363285"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-mZNoTruh2BI\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAACJc\/EwFhlk81B3g\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZxE14tUHv8s\/Vdtjd3zF9tI\/AAAAAAAAB9A\/TdNdRAbyb6Q\/s72-c\/everything%2Byou%2Bneed%2Bto%2Bknow%2Babout%2Bmacrame.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4428572255210340634.post-4944555320065679787"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-08T08:02:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-08T08:02:20.859+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"architecture"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"diy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"home decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"how to"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"interior design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mid century modern"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"trend"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tutorial"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A GUIDE TO MID-CENTURY MODERN"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YIrYbGyrAEk\/VcNan0gPy7I\/AAAAAAAAB6g\/f6acGsWprXM\/s1600\/A%2BGUIDE%2BTO%2BMID-CENTURY%2BMODERN%2B%25282%2529.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YIrYbGyrAEk\/VcNan0gPy7I\/AAAAAAAAB6g\/f6acGsWprXM\/s1600\/A%2BGUIDE%2BTO%2BMID-CENTURY%2BMODERN%2B%25282%2529.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ca data-pin-do=\"embedBoard\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/swatchestheblog\/mid-century-modern\/\"\u003EFollow Laura's board MID-CENTURY MODERN on Pinterest.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMid-century modern is a term used to describe the design movement that captured the developments in design and architecture in the years between, and including, the 1930s and 1960s. Recently, this trend has reemerged and has been scattered all over Pinterest, Etsy and all of the interior magazines and blogs. So, to help you get a real grasp on it, I have compiled a guide to mid-century modern design, with everything from colours, to key themes, to furniture retailers and even how to make your own furniture.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003C!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003E\u003Cscript async=\"\" defer=\"\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003ECOLOUR SCHEME\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NN1m3o-kEtw\/VcMqvTeV5_I\/AAAAAAAAB5o\/3ONW0YTNq88\/s1600\/mid%2Bcentury%2Bmodern%2Bcolour%2Bscheme.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NN1m3o-kEtw\/VcMqvTeV5_I\/AAAAAAAAB5o\/3ONW0YTNq88\/s1600\/mid%2Bcentury%2Bmodern%2Bcolour%2Bscheme.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EKEY THEMES\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #ea9999;\"\u003EGo Crazy with Prints\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMid-century modern is not about matching things, it's about finding contrast. You can add pattern in all kinds of ways - soft furnings, artwork, wallpaper. But remember to mix large prints with small prints (rather than all small prints or all large prints) so that the room doesn't give you a headache when you walk in. Also, stick to natural hues (use the colour palette above for inpiration) - if you use colours of a similar hue, they will all work together beautifully.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #ea9999;\"\u003EStart with a Blank Canvas\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhen it comes to mid-century modern decor, it's easiest to literally start with a blank canvas and paint all of your walls white (or at least a very very pale neutral colour). This will make adding pattern and colour so much easier and it will give you a lot more leeway when it comes to mixing your patterns\/colours. It also makes for a really clean and fresh finish to your room.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #ea9999;\"\u003ELet Wood Take Center Stage\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhilst 'Scandinvian' is a key word in mid-century modern decor, we need to ditch the IKEA flatpacked pressed wood, and look for the proper stuff. Furntiure made from woods such as teak, walnut, oak and rosewood reflect the mid-century style perfectly and are becoming much easier to find at a cheaper price as lower-end retailers are embracing the trend due to the increased demand.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #ea9999;\"\u003EUse Unique Pendants\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELighting was almost used as artwork in many homes and bold lighting became a key component to the style of the mid-century. Nowadays, there are so many incredible designs out there at every price (Etsy is a great place for finding one of a kind creations).\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #ea9999;\"\u003EAdd Traditional Textures\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETapestry and macrame have a really vintage feel but when combined with your fresh palette and modern touches, they give a really authentic and classic vibe and create a very rounded and complete look to your decor. Macrame is also a great way of displaying your plants (see plant hanger DIY below).\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #ea9999;\"\u003EChoose the Right Legs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETo get the most for your money, I recommend buying your furniture and then changing the legs to really take them back to the mid-century. Tapered legs and hairpin legs scream mid-century and can be bought from Amazon and DIY retailers for a really affordable price.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #ea9999;\"\u003EAdd a Bar Cart\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBar carts really add a sense of oppulence to the room and don't have to cost a lot. I've linked a great IKEA hack below if you feel like taking on a little DIY project this summer.\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWHERE TO BUY\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EVintage and second hand shops are obviously a great place to start to get genuine vintage and classic pieces with everything from furniture to furnishings - I recommend going to \u003Ci\u003Eflea markets\u003C\/i\u003E and also checking out online sites such as \u003Ci\u003EEbay\u003C\/i\u003E and \u003Ci\u003EEtsy\u003C\/i\u003E. Etsy is also a great place to find replica pieces as the artsy creators on Etsy tend to be well up to date with the latest trends. Retailers like \u003Ci\u003EUrban Outfitters, West Elm \u003C\/i\u003Eand\u003Ci\u003E Made.com\u003C\/i\u003E tend to be a little more expensive but make high quality replica furniture. If you're up for a DIY, places like \u003Ci\u003EIKEA\u003C\/i\u003E can be a great place to start for cheaper options. A quick search on Pinterest for \"IKEA hacks\" and a visit to your local DIY shop, and you'll be well on your way to a bespoke piece of furniture.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDIY PROJECTS\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGetting your DIY on is a great way of creating bespoke, unique furniture, and allows you to completely customise your furnishings to get the exact look that you are going for. Here are a few of my favourite mid-century modern DIYs:\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sugarandcloth.com\/2015\/02\/diy-mid-century-side-table\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESide Table (Sugar \u0026amp; Cloth)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sugarandcloth.com\/2014\/11\/diy-modern-dreamcatcher\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBrass Dreamcatcher (Sugar \u0026amp; Cloth)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stylemepretty.com\/living\/2014\/05\/15\/ikea-hack-modern-desk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIkea Hack Desk (Style Me Pretty)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stylemepretty.com\/living\/2013\/07\/10\/diy-ikea-bar-cart-hack\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIkea Hack Bar Cart (Style Me Pretty)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mayanrocks.com\/?p=20119\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHairpin Side Table (Mayan Rocks)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/nouvelledaily.com\/blog\/posts\/2014\/september\/diy-macrame-hanging-cacti-planters\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMacrame Plant Hanger (Nouvelle Daily)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/nouvelledaily.com\/blog\/posts\/2015\/march\/diy-gold-plant-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHairpin Plant Stand (Nouvelle Daily)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/allthingselsie.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4944555320065679787\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/allthingselsie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/a-guide-to-mid-century-modern.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4428572255210340634\/posts\/default\/4944555320065679787"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4428572255210340634\/posts\/default\/4944555320065679787"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/allthingselsie.blogspot.com\/2015\/08\/a-guide-to-mid-century-modern.html","title":"A GUIDE TO MID-CENTURY MODERN"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Laura Clarke"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/114392375495206363285"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/-mZNoTruh2BI\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAACJc\/EwFhlk81B3g\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YIrYbGyrAEk\/VcNan0gPy7I\/AAAAAAAAB6g\/f6acGsWprXM\/s72-c\/A%2BGUIDE%2BTO%2BMID-CENTURY%2BMODERN%2B%25282%2529.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}}]}});