From Practical to Ornamental: The History of Dressing Windows Editor’s note: This story is an update of one that ran in 2013. Read the original here. Those of us who love old houses in all of their different styles and architectural variations are often confronted with what can be difficult choices when furnishing and d……
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28 Little Decor Upgrades That Are Cheaper Than Buying New Furniture
28 Little Decor Upgrades That Are Cheaper Than Buying New Furniture Accent rugs, colorful throw pillows, fairy lighting and peel-and-stick wallpaper to give your living space a bit of a refresh. Read More…
Easy Spring Mantel Decorating Ideas
Easy Spring Mantel Decorating Ideas Welcome spring with these easy spring mantel decorating ideas. Fresh flowers, art, and objects help create a seasonal look for your fireplace Read More…
[ASAP] Subnanometer Topological Tuning of the Liquid Intrusion/Extrusion Characteristics of Hydrophobic Micropores
[ASAP] Subnanometer Topological Tuning of the Liquid Intrusion/Extrusion Characteristics of Hydrophobic Micropores Intrusion (wetting)/extrusion (drying) of liquids in/from lyophobic nanoporous systems is key in many fields, including chromatography, nanofluidics, biology, and energy materials. Here we demonstrate that secondary topological features decorating main chann… Read More…
B&A: $1,500 Takes an "Empty and Cold" Dining Room to Warm and Layered Perfection
B&A: $1,500 Takes an “Empty and Cold” Dining Room to Warm and Layered Perfection Perhaps the most important, practical thing to keep in mind when you’re decorating your space is that in order for homes to look cozy, layered, and lived-in, they have to be just that: actually lived in for a bit of time….
‘This is my Downton Abbey’ – the master painter who built a Victorian Gothic-style mansion from scratch
‘This is my Downton Abbey’ – the master painter who built a Victorian Gothic-style mansion from scratch Anthony Kieran always wanted to live in a Victorian Gothic house. The problem is that there are actually very few genuine examples of Victorian Gothic houses in Ireland. Read More…
Before & After: $1,500 Turns an “Empty and Cold” Dining Room into a Warm, Inviting Space
Before & After: $1,500 Turns an “Empty and Cold” Dining Room into a Warm, Inviting Space The little touches add up in a big way! READ MORE… Read More…
Stone Slab Kitchen Backsplash: 15 Ideas to Move Past the Subway Tile
Stone Slab Kitchen Backsplash: 15 Ideas to Move Past the Subway Tile Modern kitchen is a space that offers a wide range of design possibilities. You can alter everything from the countertops and the backsplash to the cabinet color and the floating shelves in the backdrop much more easily now than at any time in…
Palm Springs Mood Board & Design Plan
Palm Springs Mood Board & Design Plan I’m excited to share the mood board and overall design plan for our 1950s Palm Springs home today! Because this is a vacation home for us, I’m looking forward to taking more risks and trying things out I’d be nervous to try in our primary home. Our Mood…
Painting Inside My Tenant House Using a Limewash Finish
Painting Inside My Tenant House Using a Limewash Finish If you’re looking to refresh a room, but don’t want to purchase new décor, consider giving it a new coat of paint – even a subtle change in color can totally transform a space. Not long ago, I decided my Tenant House, the guest house where…
