Ever tried your hand at chair restoration? Replacing the seat in your antique or yard sale find is, a quick and inexpensive DIY project the whole family will enjoy. If…
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Chair Caning can be done with traditional weaving between holes or with pre-woven cane that is pressed into grooves around the chair seat. Woven cane furniture dates back thousands of…
The iconic “Victorian style” home is one of the most recognizable and most popular styles in both architecture and design. What is generally referred to as Victorian is not one…
Brass Claw Feet and Toe Caps are decorative metal covers that fit over the feet of furniture legs. They were popular on furniture during the Federal period (1780-1820) and again…
It is that time of year again when I binge read interior design forecasts from major designers and magazines. The Interior Design Trends for 2020, like the past few years,…
Mother of pearl, like bead-shaped pearls, is made by certain types of Mollusks. It is more readily available than pearls and less expensive. Mother of pearl is used for ornamentation…
With its simple lines, beautiful woodwork, and endearing charm, Arts and Crafts is one of my favorite design styles. The Arts and Crafts movement began in England in the late…
A Mudroom is a must-have in the colder climates where a dedicated space for changing out of wet shoes and clothes is advantageous. Mudrooms are also great for storing cold weather…
Art Nouveau, or New Art, is an international artistic style popular from the 1890’s to just before World War I. It is also known as Modern Style (England), Glasgow Style…
The art of punching designs in metal dates back to 14th Century Europe. Lanterns made of brass or copper were punched with decorative designs that were illuminated by the candle…