With the mention of Country French, most people envision a stone house with wood beamed ceilings, rooms appointed with richly carved armoires and cozy sofas, and chairs upholstered in a luxurious fabric. And of course, there would be flowers emulating a Parisian public garden and lots of collectables. Country French is all the above and much, much more. […]
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Classic Country French Dining Room
Thursday, April 25th, 2013Posted in Classic Country French Decorating, Decorating | No Comments »
Creating A Classic English Tablescape
Thursday, April 18th, 2013Defining classic English style is not always an easy task. As with all things traditionally English, words like ‘good quality’, ‘understated’ and ‘timeless’ pop into my mind. During the first half of the 18th century when grand homes of Europe were typically flooded with gilded wood and rococo swirls, the trend in England was one of […]
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Using Period Pieces with Modern Pieces to Decorate
Friday, April 12th, 2013This photo came from one of our clients who purchased our 18th-century carved walnut wine coolers from Europe. She is thrilled with her new treasures, and we are thrilled for her. This is what we’re all about: Helping our clients enjoy their homes, helping our clients make their homes a sanctuary. This client is on […]
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A Beautiful Tablescape for Entertaining Formally
Thursday, April 11th, 2013Setting a formal table should be done with ease as if it were everyday decorating. For those of us who love doing tablescapes, it’s like making a collage. It’s about color, texture and pattern. We have shown you how to combine these elements on our post today. Experimenting with what you already have and can readily […]
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Using Pieces with Chinoiserie for an Asian Accent
Thursday, April 11th, 2013There is no great mystery to design. The real secret is how to make things work, and that is a gift that must be nurtured. Of course, how one designs tells a good deal about oneself. Antiques may speak of mystery or romance; paintings or objects may reveal a preoccupation or interest. The objects used in […]
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Using Asian Accents to Embellish Decorating
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013Making the connections between form and color is one of the great joys of working with my eyes I get to experience on a daily basis. When designing and putting together rooms, these collaborations are often planned, but I like them best when they catch me by surprise! Connections are important when creating great designs; […]
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Decorating with English Tea Caddies
Thursday, April 4th, 2013Did you know that tea was introduced from China to England in the middle of the 17th century? Treasured, secretive as well as valued, tea used to be its own currency. The history relating to the fiscal implications of this commodity is very interesting; suffice it to say, I am glad we have it today, for […]
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A Passion For French Decorating; Layering our Collections
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013The definition of romance is a love affair, and as with any romance, there must be passion. Here at the gallery, I am passionate about things that have been loved before, and, shows its history. When I am on buying trips, I never really know what I am looking for, only to find that whatever […]
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Mixing Styles and Eras to Decorate
Friday, March 22nd, 2013In the fickle world of design where things come and go, one cannot put a period, a particular setting or any given decor that our two legged, feathered friends cannot “fly” into. Birds have been around since the beginning…and as far as I can see in decorating, they have been, and are here to stay. When […]
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Making Your Collections Work With Your Decor
Friday, March 22nd, 2013Collecting is a human instinct. For as long as people have focused on acquiring more objects than they needed, they have turned that excess into collections, automatically, instinctively. Parisian homes are filled with collections because the French love to collect. I think we Americans have the same desire to collect just as the French do; […]
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