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3 Things You Should Know About Wedgwood
Curio IQ Series: a short and sweet lesson in antiques, discussing Wedgwood ceramics. Here’s 3 things you should know to start a collection! I’ll never forget my first real introduction to Wedgwood ceramics — the polished basalts, the velvety jaspers, and delicate curling reliefs. I was a registration assistant working on a cataloging and photography…
Read MoreSecrets to The Art of Layering
Six decorator secrets to the art of layering to achieve that collected style without looking cluttered. Grab your cup of coffee or tea and come sit with me! I’m going to let you in on a few of my best secrets to the art of layering! You know the look I’m talking about. It’s collected…
Read More3 Things You Should Know About Opaline Glass
Curio IQ Series: Let’s take a short and sweet lesson in antiques! If you’ve flipped through a design magazine or coffee table book in the last 30 years, then chances are you’ve spied a table or two set with brilliant aqua goblets in varying sizes but all with a timeless wafer stem. This bold color…
Read MoreChristmas in July: Garland Kits
Do you love to decorate for Christmas, but ever feel like your decor falls flat or your DIYs never turn out right? Why not enjoy the DIY process and get a gorgeous designer look all at the same time? Don’t waste money on supplies you don’t need or time trying to design a look! Instead…let…
Read MoreGinger Jars on a Summer Mantel
Style a charming summer mantel playing on classic decor with ginger jars, Staffordshire spaniels, and fresh greenery. Taking my cue from graniture sets of old, I mixed and matched temple and ginger jars in graduated sizes and pretty colors to decorate my summer mantel. The outer vintage Rose Medallion temple jars are a staple on…
Read MoreThe Grandmillennial’s Pocket Guide to Chic Antiques
About The Grandmillennial’s Pocket Guide to Chic Antiques: your on the hunt resource to the chic antiques Grandmillennials adore!
Read MoreJewelry Storage Tips Using Vintage Containers
Add character and a little glamour to your dressing table with these jewelry storage tips using vintage containers! Scrap those plastic bins and boring jewelry boxes! Opt for timeless vintage and antique boxes, jars, dishes, and bowls to sort and store your jewelry on your vanity. I promise it will make accessorizing SO MUCH MORE…
Read MoreTalking Art: Understanding & Evaluating Art with Confidence
A fundamental overview of terms and concepts to help you look at, understand, evaluate, and speak about art with confidence. Art feels daunting to many of us. I frequently hear from my decorating clients that they just don’t know where to begin with buying and hanging art. If you’ve ever felt intimidated walking into an…
Read MoreMy Favorite Paint Colors for Grandmillennial Style
A look at the best paint colors for Grandmillennial style from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams. Colors above: Cucumber Salad, Van Deusen Blue, Candlelit Dinner, Niagara Falls, Seashell, Clearspring, Sugarcane, Sapphire Ice So you are ready to move on from the over-done farmhouse grays and earthy browns? Ready to embrace colorful walls and bright, fresh…
Read MoreAccentuate Your Wall Decor With Candle Sconces
Not sure how to liven up your walls and enhance the 2-D art you’ve already hung? It’s time to invest in the tried and true elegance of traditional candle sconces! I have quite the soft spot for vintage and antique candle sconces in brass, gilt, pewter, or toleware. I just adore the sculptural details and…
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