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Happy Holidays

by on December 24, 2010 in Holiday

And Peace on Earth! As much of the world settles in to celebrate Christmas,  the three of us want to wish you and your families “glad tidings of comfort and joy,” so richly deserved this season.

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Vintage Limoges & Silver Table

by on December 22, 2010 in Holiday

When it comes to china, silver and crystal, vintage is my signature. For the past three decades I’ve been using the same service for twelve of celadon-green, Asian inspired Limoges china for holiday lunches, brunches and dinners along with the same 8-piece place settings of Buccellati Italian silverware. Apart from buying butter knives about 15 [...]

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kitchen with black cabinets, French range and barn wood on the walls

Barn Wood Kitchen

by on December 22, 2010 in Rustic Kitchen

Salvaged barn wood walls and a French terracotta tile floor give a well-worn look to a historic Long Island house. In this elemental vintage-look kitchen, custom cabinets made from reclaimed wood are painted black to match the French range. An antique bakery table and copper pots contribute to the timeless and gently aged atmosphere. (Source: [...]

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vola bathroom faucet display at Hastings Tile and Bath

Juicy Color Bath

by on December 21, 2010 in Modern Bath

Orange and green get married in a memorable bathroom. An orange and green designer bath? Sure, it’s a bit “high school colors gone custom” but  anyone who wants to have visual juice in their at-home spa would have difficulty topping the combination Texas designer Mary Anne Smiley used here.  Vola plumbing fixtures, vanity and Asian [...]

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wall papered with pages from The Birds of New York

Alternatives To Wallpaper

by on December 19, 2010 in Rooms

Common items are substituted for traditional wall coverings to create unique rooms. Most prefer to paint, plaster or purchase wallpaper, but using a little imagination can yield one-of-a-kind results.  Large maps were used to cover the walls in this bedroom.  The soft colors are repeating in the furnishing, and accented with the bold striped chair [...]

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