My youngest moved into her new home several months ago, so I have been keeping an eye out for great pieces with good bones – things that can be used in various rooms in the years to come.  Items with a touch of chalkboard have such a classic feel, mixing with most decorating styles.  This [...]

Everyone I know is past ready for spring.  I’ve noticed the birds are twittering about more this week – hopefully a sign we won’t be having more snow.  New catalogs for the season are arriving daily in my mailbox and Inbox.  One of my favorites is Tracy Porter.  The eclectic selection of home decor, lighting [...]

For more than two years I have scoured auctions for a set of antique botanical prints for my bedroom, hoping to get some at a reasonable price.  Nineteenth century prints like these originally came in subscription books and were hand-colored by artists. Last month, I wrote about my successful auction bid — a group of [...]

Pencils down!  I used to associate pencils with schoolwork and exams.  That is, until I viewed the portfolio of Sue Lowenberg, also known as “The Pencil Lady”.  This talented artisan creates eye-popping designs by calculatingly applying pencils of all types to occasional tables, picture frames, mirrors and fashion accessories.  Both of the tables pictured here [...]

A mix of eclectic housewares and industrial-age antiques are assembled by Le Grenier owner Maya Marzolf.  The inventory of this Brooklyn boutique, whose name translates to “the attic,” truly appears to be gathered from a relatives attic.  Each item is obviously selected with love.  Price points seem far more reasonable than most sources in the [...]

One question often asked in the decorating world is “how do I make my home unique when it comes to decor?” Easy answers are; shop estate sales and antique stores, don’t buy the more current mass marketed items and shop when traveling.  If you like to sleep in on the weekends, are tired of hitting [...]