If you have children, chances are you’re an expert at back-to-school shopping. But if you have a son or daughter who’s moving into a dorm room this summer, it’s a whole new world! In the elementary years, their school design…
I’ve spent my life in various parts of the South—from Appalachian North Carolina to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia to the coastal empire of Georgia. While cultural differences certainly exist among those locales, they’re all part of the Southern fabric.…
With warm summer days and nights at hand, embrace the great outdoors with some good old-fashioned al fresco living. Whether you’re looking for a quiet getaway to read a book or you are hosting a large backyard barbecue, you’ll need…
There are few things more charming than walking into an antique store and seeing an array of porcelain serve ware in various prints, patterns and colors. This porcelain, collectively referred to as “china” because of the country of origin, has been highly…
Springtime, with its first sights of lush green grass and vibrant blossoms, evokes feelings of hope for new things to come and change that leaves us whirring with enthusiasm. If you’re anything like me, this time of year you’re ready…
At the end of World War II, troops returned home, and husbands and wives found themselves in need of rapid access to housing. This sudden surge caused a demand for simple, multi-functional home and furniture designs. Design pieces encapsulated the…
A wave of inventions brought many time-saving appliances to homes in the early 20th century. Electricity and gas ushered kitchens into the modern era; the icebox on the porch was replaced with a large indoor refrigeration unit, and a new…
With its cozy charm and approachable aesthetic, farmhouse style has become increasingly popular in recent years. Exuding notes of simplicity and comfort with neutral color tones, antique pieces, and natural elements, this style has been popping up in stores and on…
Too often, towels tend to be the unappreciated workhorse of the linen world. They are such a part of our daily lives that we often use them without much regard and take them for granted until they fall apart, or…
Mirrors have been used in design for their beauty and practicality for centuries—one of the most famous examples being the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles, France. Completed in 1684, the hall contains 357 mirrors opposite 17 large…
