What Christmas tree decorating traditions do you have at your house? For Canadian pioneers, popcorn on a string was popular for tree trimming in the 1860s. Read the rest of this entry »
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Don’t worry. Some of the most elegant homes from Palm Beach to Key West combine traditionally styled pieces with the more informal designs of tropical furnishings. The trick is to get the right mix and to make the proper adjustments in finish, pattern and color. Read the rest of this entry »
29th January 2012 Cat: Tools and Equipments with No Comments »
Light and the patterns it creates are two of the most important, though usually overlooked, elements of interior design, particularly in contemporary settings. The entire mood of a room can be dramatically altered simply by adding certain kinds of electrical fixtures. Read the rest of this entry »
27th January 2012 Cat: General with No Comments »
There was a time before the “less is more” cliché when rooms came with built-in character with handsome woodwork, including molding around windows and doors, along ceilings and floors. There were interesting nooks and eccentric crannies, too, all of which added personality to the room. Alas, those times have changed. Read the rest of this entry »
25th January 2012 Cat: General with No Comments »
In general, the prevailing view today seems to be that less is not more after all but is instead a bore, and combined with that turnaround has come a renewed emphasis on good taste, which is not necessarily the same thing as good design. Read the rest of this entry »