Mirrors are very important to have in every room of your home, because they add depth and allow unique vistas from their reflections. I remember touring Versailles one summer with my sister and being truly dazzled by the hall of mirrors. I imagined how splendid the eve...

One of my most favorite antique styles of decorating is Chinoiserie. Chinoiserie is the European interpretation and imitation of Chinese and East Asian artistic traditions. First appearing in the 17th century, this trend was popularized in the 18th century due to the r...

When I stop and look at the design magazines in the grocery store, I can't help but think people are loosing their own unique sense of style. We see what everyone else is doing and try to replicate it, because that tends to be the easiest design solution.  Today, the t...

If I am going to decorate with antique furniture, I like to use a paint color on my walls which enhances the look of old and new. I find that choosing a color which can be found on the walls in an old European chateau, faded over years and decades offers that perfect p...

Bringing a natural element like Antler wall decor into a room creates warmth and rustic sophistication. I prefer using the European antler mount as it is very classical and ornate. Hanging antique transferware plates around the antler mount enhances the rooms charm.

Decorating tip for the day:  Using antiques successfully in a contemporary home is both a question of arrangement and a matter of style. Just a few well selected pieces can transform a room.  You can mix an 18th century French commode with a modern abstract oil paintin...