Decorating
I’m A Blue & White Snob
Confession time…I’m a blue and white ceramics snob and not ashamed to admit it! I’m tired of the trending blue and white, but not giving up on my passion either. I am never going to own a $5,000 Kangxi jar even though my tastes could easily go there! Instead I buy 19th century export and…
Read MoreBlue & White Done Right – But How?
#blueandwhiteforever The keys to decorating with blue and white in a traditional way that is NOT trendy and WON’T feel overdone! In preparation for my upcoming blue and white ceramics collection on May 20th, I’ve been pouring over blue and white designs and researching the best ways to decorate with this timeless duo. I re-visited…
Read MoreBring The Garden Inside
10 Decorating tips to bring the garden feel inside and give your interiors the vitality and beauty of nature! What do you love most about a beautiful garden? The lovely floral booms? The lush green foliage? The riot of gorgeous colors? The fragrant scents and peaceful meandering? There are so many sights, sounds, and scents…
Read MoreThe Evolution of A Collected Living Room
See how this Grandmillennial style collected living room has transformed over the past seven years as Katherine filled the space with antique treasures, unique furnishings, and traditional fabrics all collected from second hand sources like estates, thrifts, and auctions. 7 years in the making… A room should evolve, especially when you want a collected…
Read MoreWhy I Love Floral Decor
The 10 reasons I adore floral decor + a few tips to help you incorporate more blooms into your home. If there is one constant throughout my house from room to room to room, it is most definitely floral decor! I LOVE florals! I have at least one floral patterned piece in every room of…
Read MoreMy Interior Decorating Philosophy & How To Craft Your Own
Gain clarity and confidence when decorating your home with an interior decorating philosophy! Do you ever find yourself stymied by your decorating choices? Feeling like there are too many options… too many products? Staying true to your style can be daunting amongst the endless trends and design dos and don’ts! Or maybe…you give into your…
Read More3 Things You Should Know About Tobacco Leaf Porcelains
Curio IQ Series: Let’s take a short and sweet lesson in antiques! The 3 things you should know before buying and collecting Tobacco Leaf china. Tobacco Leaf porcelains are one of the most easily recognized china patterns out there. The distinctive multi-colored leaves and the bold pink flower instantly catches your eye. For centuries it…
Read MoreThe Challenge to Decorating a Guest Room + 10 Essentials
Decorating a guest room: how to create a space that reflects your style and welcomes guests with open arms! What is the unique challenge of decorating a guest bedroom? Creating a space that showcases your personal style and interior tastes while at the same time considering your guests’ comfort and ease! Hospitality is the name…
Read More3 Things You Should Know About Staffordshire Flatbacks
Curio IQ Series: Let’s take a short and sweet lesson in antiques! Today we are discussing collecting and decorating with Staffordshire flatbacks. Staffordshire flatbacks are my favorite English antique beating out transferware ceramics and even Wedgwood. I just adore the folksy charm and history they reveal about popular culture of the Victorian era. Decoratively, the…
Read MoreYellow & Blue Guest Bedroom Reveal
Our yellow and blue guest bedroom reveal – this renovation turned a sad boring room in to a happy yellow Grandmillennial retreat for our guests! Anyone remember this sad SAD space from last fall? I try really hard not to, but here is where we began with this guest bedroom… Icky brown and white striped…
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