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Destination: The Home Library
A home library is a great idea if you have a collection of books. Having a dedicated space for book storage, especially if you like to have them handy, not only adds to the organization of your home, but it can look really nice, too. You might be lucky enough to have an entire room [...]
History Lesson: The Regency Style, 1790-1837
The Regency era of design in the United Kingdom refers to works of art produced in England between the late 1790s and 1837. It is a visually rich style characterized by a combination of classical inspiration and British upper class culture. Greek krater-style copper vase patinated to imitate bronze, designed by Thomas Hope, England, 1802-03. [...]
History Lesson: Stair Rods
A stair rod, or carpet rod, is a decorative hardware item used with carpet runner on stairs. Before wall to wall carpeting and non-slip padding existed, the practical use was safety-oriented: to hold the carpet runner in place. The rods also allowed the runner to be pulled up or down, reducing the fading and wearing [...]
History Lesson: Vestibules
In modern architecture, the vestibule refers to the small space or room between an entrance and the interior of a structure, with a set of inner doors and a set of outer doors. In terms of function, the vestibule serves as an air lock which controls potential heat/air loss by having only one set of [...]
History Lesson: The Moroccan Pouffe
Morocco is known for amazing handmade textiles. The pouffe is a round, stuffed ottoman and a beautiful and functional example of a traditional Moroccan craft. They can be found in a rainbow of colors including metallics, sometimes ornately embroidered, and generally constructed of leather. It takes about 40 hours for a skilled artist to produce [...]
History Lesson: Shabby Chic
Shabby Chic refers to an effortlessly elegant look reminiscent of an old English country house. Think of vintage, time-worn pieces showing age through visible layers of paint and distressed edges, charmingly mismatched and imperfect. Fabrics are cotton and linen, and are white, tea-stained, and bleached out. The result is soft, minimal, and feminine- unassuming good [...]
