My Dad likes to tell a story in which he and his son, my brother, were on a camping trip somewhere out west and happened to go to a restaurant that was decorated with old skis. It was summer, and they both stood there in their shorts, admiring the wall of wooden skis with strap-on bindings criss-crossing the wall. Eventually, my brother turned to my dad and said something to the effect of how old ...
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If you’re thinking about selling your home, updating your decor can increase your home’s value and attract buyers. With smart decorating choices, your home may sell faster and for more money! Beautiful decorations and attractive, functional home fixtures are always a good start. Whether you’re thinking about putting your home on the market or would simply like to im...
Over the past few years, Chinese garden stools have started to become a common sight in American decor. These petite, decorative ceramic pieces have been used in China for more than a thousand years, and are both beautiful and extremely versatile. With highly detailed designs and vivid, colorful glazes, these stools are eye catching and elegant, and are just the right shape to be used in a variety...
Horses are timeless. Humans have long appreciated their beauty and power, and they can be found in art and literature all throughout history. Although I wouldn't consider myself a 'horse person', I certainly grew up around enough horse people to have developed a healthy aesthetic appreciation. Equestrian decor and architecture don't actually belong to any one design style. Horses for your home can...
The art deco style is a modern classic. Or maybe it would be more accurate to call it 'classic modern', since although it remains a relic of the jazz age, speakeasies, and old Hollywood, its influences are thoroughly modern. Emerging from the cultural landscape of postwar Europe and America, art deco takes its themes from innovation--brighter, bolder, and looking toward the future. Incorporated in...
Throughout high school and college I did a fair bit of studying, but none of it happened at a desk. It took place on the couch, kitchen table, and an ancient armchair that is now stained from several coffee-related mishaps. I consider it a sacrifice to the gods of academia. It's only very recently I have discovered the wonders of having a desk--as in, a space dedicated entirely to getting work don...
With enough creativity, just about anything can be considered art - from pencil sketches to found objects. But all too often, when we're decorating our walls, we limit the definition of "art" to paintings, prints, posters, and photographs - basically anything flat that you can stick in a frame and hang. But stepping outside that narrow subset of two dimensional artwork is a great way to get a look...
Each of these furniture pieces has its own voice, and owning a few in your home would make you feel like you were walking through a gallery every day. They might not look it, but the comfort and utility of these furnishings proves to be surprisingly adequate, and they had better be for the pretty penny the sellers are demanding.
For instance, the exploding dresser at first glance looks like...
