Bring the outdoors in with natural collections, such as butterflies Warm weather brings butterflies back to the garden, but they can always be found inside homes on fabric, wallpaper, accessories and artwork. Trendy? Hardly! Egyptian hieroglyphics 3,500 years old feature artistic depictions of these winged beauties. Today, a collection of framed butterflies is a beautiful [...]
Archive | March, 2010
Lavender Fantasy Bath
A solid bronze tub inspired this bather’s retreat Devoid of standard furniture and fixtures, the room is reserved for indulging in the pure pleasure of relaxation and daydreaming. The tub, made from virgin copper and tin, was cast in an historic mold, then polished by a fabricator in Turkey. Each is an authentic hand-sculpted reproduction [...]
Oriental Rug Color Changes
Consider color variations when placing a rug Before placing a hand-knotted wool rug in your room it’s always a good idea to check on the color variation. The luster of the wool combined with the thickness of the pile can have color-changing effects. The darker variation will produce a deeper, richer color whereas you may [...]
Storm Damage Aftershock
As a city-bred person, the force of nature in the country is always astonishing The heavy February snows began on Wednesday and didn’t end until Saturday at our house in the woods. I knew a tree had fallen across the driveway and that Russell, who plows for us, had moved it out of the way. [...]
Turquoise Chandeliers
Stylish colored lighting comes in a variety of designs The perfect light fixture can make a room, even if that room happens to be a walk-in closet. A classic touch in unexpected turquoise creates a unique atmosphere in this roomy closet. Instead of starting with a rug or fabric, be inspired by an exquisite fixture. [...]
