Above is an adaptation of the simple staircase railing design. This is much better with the doors/transoms. However, I am underwhelmed by...
No matter if you’re renting or have your own place, it is important to make it feel like home. To do that, sometimes all you need is to bring in some new plants and hang up your favorite pictures or art on the walls. Other times, you need to get a little bit more elaborate to inject your personality into your space. That is where one starts taking up various DIY projects.
The four bedroom mid-Victorian property’s architect owner, Gilbert Marsh, had spent decades collecting discarded tiles, bricks, windows, doors and fireplaces from a variety of places.
Hi friends! I have been indulging a bit and reading all of the new trend forcasts for 2023. There is so much information out there and articles telling us what we should be bringing into our home for the new year. Though I love hearing the experts, I like finding my own take on what […]
There's something wonderful about a room full of books dedicated to reading and relaxing. That's what these elegant rooms are all about - home libraries that create a place for kicking back with a book in a quiet, beautiful space.
Does a Victorian house lend itself to the precepts of Marie Kondo?The answer might surprise you.
Stained glass is having a moment, and these spaces show how to do it right.
Discover the emerging trend of dark green mudrooms in this blog post. Explore the blend of sophistication and practicality dark green brings, and find inspiration for your own mudroom makeover!
A sleeping porch is a fantastic way to feel connected to the outdoors while creating a camp-like atmosphere protected from the elements.
Hardcovers, paperbacks, and cocktail table tomes get the attention they deserve
Enjoy this selection of beautiful sun rooms to brighten these rainy spring days. You'll find a variety of styles and decor.
Hygge season tends to bring to mind images of curling up with a good book and a cozy blanket. Accordingly, these are the dreamiest libraries on Pinterest.
Living Mexico City by Marcela Aguilar y Maya is filled with stunning interiors of some of Mexico City's most beautiful homes.
1. Elevator Girls, by Miwa Yanagi, 1994–8 For Japanese artist Miwa Yanagi, “elevator girls” (the hostesses employed to greet shoppers in department stores) have proved a potent means of exploring the role of women in Japanese society. Her first solo show featured various uniformed models standing beside fake elevators, performing ritualised actions. Yanagi expanded upon…
Each room looks like a museum...
Before she founded her own museum, sculptor and heiress Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney worked in this space she built on Long Island.
Have you been hearing the term "cottagecore" popping up more and more in design circles? Let's talk about some of what is included in this new-to-most style! *Feature Photo Credit to Brambly Cottage Ashbury Wallpaper. * I first mentioned cottagecore in my Interior Design Trends for 2021 Blog Post from a few weeks ago and
1. Mr & Mrs Karsy’s Giant Myriphon From the Byron collection but little more information is given on the photo other than “Musical act” penciled on the back. The unusual contraption depicted was probably the centrepiece of a musical act at Coney Island or at Union Square circa early 1900s. Found on the Museum of…
Click here for a sneak peek of the book Inside Tangier: Houses and Gardens by Nicolò Castellini Baldissera showcasing some of Morocco's loveliest interiors.
More than 4 billion people live in urban areas globally. It’s now projected that by 2050, more than two-thirds of the world population will live in urban areas. So no wonder we pay more importance to the buildings and structures around us.
It's photographs like this that stop me in my tracks when I'm browsing the internet, and I'm always saving them away in some folder that I never do anything with– until today! The time has come to unload my favourite art nouveau stunners on you. Let's start with this flower-shop in Brussels, designe
“Beautiful lights + super friendly staff” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I saw the lights and fell in love. They really helped me super fast and friendly when I had questions or wanted to change something. They responded both by WhatsApp and by e-mail very fast. I would definitely recommend it!!
If you love travel but aren’t sure where to go, we’ve got your back. Here are 10 travel destinations you definitely want to add to your bucket list!
In den Sechzigern und Siebzigern waren Glasbausteine sehr beliebt - vor allem in Badezimmern. Jetzt scheinen die quadratischen Bausteine den Weg zurück in unsere Wohnungen, und Häuser zu finden! Das Familienunternehmen glasundform hat sich seit 30 Jahren auf die Verlegung von Glasbausteinen und Profilbauglas spezialisiert. So unterschiedlich kann der Einsatz von Glasbausteinen aussehen:
As 2020 comes to an end, we are all looking forward to seeing some new and exciting interior design trends including tile trends in 2021!
Last post before Christmas! That is pretty exciting. I joined an amazing group of bloggers for a Christmas Night tour. I think this is easily going to be my favorite tour yet. Have you ever been to a progressive dinner? Where you start appetizers at a neighbors house, drinks at the next and keep moving around to see all your neighbors homes and eat dinner in small bites along the way. End at dessert! Although there is no food on the tour...there are over 25 homes you can easily peep into. Easier than a Progressive Dinner. I hope you make it over to the blog today to see our home at night. And I just and I just want to say Merry Christmas to you! I honestly wish I could have you all over to our home to do this tour in person. Thank you for supporting my blog, what a gift you have given to me. xxxxx
Who doesn't feel the pull of a walled-off space - the need to get in there and find out what's going on? A secret garden is romantic.
A blog about Interior Design with focus on French style and other Old World aesthetics.
Ready to transform your kitchen into a cozy haven? Click here to explore 40 rustic farmhouse kitchen ideas!
1920's Georgian Revi charisma design
Hey there, folks! So you're looking to turn your kitchen into a mystical, witchy kitchen wonderland? You're in the right place. While it's awesome to have dark green cabinets and greenhouse windows, we don't all
We are underway on a gorgeous home office remodel. The builtins were one of the first projects we tackled in the new house because Rainman’s desk was surrounded by boxes- literally stacked up to the top of the nine foot ceilings. Sorry if that was misleading. They’re not finished. Just waiting on trim, the cap … Continue reading Mashup Monday 3: 17 Inspired Ways To Decorate With Maps In Your Home
If I have to describe my perfect kitchen to have a morning cup of tea and some breakfast then I would probably describe a kitchen that looks a lot like the
(38702878020676305) good morning and happy tuesday everyone. (38702878020635685) it’s a crazy day from what’s on the news. i hope you’re safe and sound and for those who are facin…
1. This staircase from the Eiffel Tower is for Sale It’s not every day that a chunk of one of the world’s most famous monuments goes on sale. But on November 27, Paris auction house Artcurial will be selling off a 24-step piece of original staircase from the Eiffel Tower, removed in 1983 to help lighten the…
To get you inspired to spruce up your home's curb appeal, here's an epic roundup of gorgeous exteriors organized by style.
If you’ve been looking to beautify your lawn or garden this year, chances are good you’ve stumbled across one of this year’s biggest landscaping trends: tiny fairy houses. These imaginative little structures include all kinds
Your pets have a secret life that you don’t even know about. Of course, when you leave the house, they don’t just get sad and fall asleep. They use the hours, minutes, and even seconds while you are away to do all kinds of crazy stuff. But sometimes the situation gets out of control.
Every so often you catch a glimpse of a once in a lifetime photo that makes you think differently about a specific moment in history. From bygone structures to vintage ads, and stars in the prime of their lives, the photos collected here provide new insight into the 19th and 20th centuries.
It's amazing what a difference a few weeks makes. The last time I posted about this walnut paneled library that Steve designed, it looked like this... Last week it looked like this! The walnut was bleached first and then stained a warm medium tone finish. Steve added a small bump...
7 signs that will show that your house needs roof restoration - sags, corrosion, flashing, age, tiled roofs, inspection inside and outside.
