Chairs tell style stories that can enhance or fight a room. Recently, I saw a query that asked how to make someone’s old chairs work in her new living room. The photo showed sleek, black leather armchairs that would be perfect in a den or modern office. But the owner wanted to marry that tough [...]
Archive | September, 2011
Retro Office Decor
The industrial look is in full gear, making it easier to find and buy vintage. A McDowell Craig steel tanker has an elegant blue semi-gloss powder coat finish – sounds like we’re discussing cars, but we’re talking about this retro office desk. The steel desk is built like a tank and meant to last. REHAB [...]
My Final Yard Sale
Like so many collectors, I love my “stuff” and it took a huge effort to decide what to keep and what to let go. Over the past three months, since the big move from the city to our house, I’ve been unpacking, sorting, labeling contents of the 80 plus boxes and slowly clearing the garage, [...]
Golden Fantasy Bath
Luxurious accessories complete this amazing retreat. Oh. My. Where do I start? I’ve always had a thing for clawfoot tubs, and this bath is visually stunning – a dream space. From the warm colors to the textures and antiques, it’s luxury all around. The tub exterior, including the ornate ball and claw feet, is a [...]
Restoring Our House Numbers Sign
My first outdoor project is to fix up our house marker so it can once again change with the seasons. Down at the bottom of our driveway there’s a large white wooden marker that acts as our house numbers sign. Since we can’t be seen from the road, and the driveway turns up a hill, [...]
