We recently stumbled upon House of Antique Hardware—a treasure trove of old-fashioned knobs, switches and more. The sturdy wares are surprisingly affordable and perfect for steampunk lovers, brownstone remodelers or anyone who likes a polished, regal look. Check out these…
Author: Meghan
COOL, COOLING FANS
It’s that time of year folks: hot enough to necessitate the opening of windows, but not yet dire enough to compel a person to drag that cumbersome AC unit out of storage. Yes, it’s fan season. Much like exercise equipment,…
JOHN ROBSHAW SPECIAL EVENT TOMORROW!
You may recall our Get The Look Post on John Robshaw bedding a few months back. Now, meet the man himself at an event hosted in his honor at Gracious Home tomorrow. His bedding will be on display and we…
GET THE LOOK: RUSTIC KITCHENS (PART TWO)
To get the Rustic Kitchen Look featured in yesterday’s post, you needn’t start from scratch—much of it is about adding accents such as old wooden utensils and woven baskets. Necessary to any rustic kitchen, however, is a large weathered table…
RUSTIC KITCHENS: PART ONE
Rustic kitchens are a hodgepodge of materials: worn wood, exposed brick, stainless steel, woven baskets, sturdy stone and wire mesh, to name a few. Mixing a few of these elements against a white or muted background gives a kitchen a…
FLAT SCREEN TVs IN ALTERNATIVE COLORS
A flat screen TV with a white or colored frame can be a nice departure from standard black, adding a dash of character to an otherwise lost space. Â Here are a few for consideration: Samsung is one of the few…
SHOPPING GUIDE: THE RETRO KITCHEN
They may not be anywhere near “energy efficient†but my, aren’t retro appliances cool looking? And don’t you kind of want one in your hipster pad? Nothing says “I’m too cool for school†like a 70’s puke green can opener,…