3+ hour, 27+ min ago  (87+ words) One of the nation's first professional interior designers, Candace Wheeler helped establish the art of the American Interior. The "Mother' of Interior Design Run your hand across a sofa cushion. Feel the coolness of linen, the softness of velvet, the…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (195+ words) These are rare examples of one of the most technically demanding enameling techniques in the history of decorative arts. Letting in the Light: The Delicate Art of Plique--Jour Few bonds survived the challenges of royal life quite like the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (116+ words) For a dramatic improvement in any room's decor, making and installing cornices over your windows is a wise choice. Add Style With a Window Cornice Dear James: We are remodeling on budget, so I thought adding window cornices would help....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (110+ words) When placing foam-backed carpeting over concrete, as in a basement or over a slab, you must first check to be sure no moisture comes through it. Foam-Backed Carpet Simplifies Installation Dear James: Several floors are pretty worn from the kids....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (140+ words) Ask the Builder: Interior Lights That Wow It's very hard to keep up with all of the improvements in building materials and products. Thousands of new things hit the marketplace each year. You need to focus on just one or…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (74+ words) Let's Talk About Lighting Decades have gone by since our cities, towns, and houses were lit by humane colors and technologies. It's true that I would like to go back to lanterns fueled by whale oil. I wasn't around for…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (169+ words) Beauty in the Building: The Hidden Meanings of Good Architecture While out for my regular walk a few weeks ago, I was excited to notice that a house I've long admired was for sale and open to visitors. Snoopy neighbor…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (116+ words) From lighting and fabrics to scent and furniture layout, these affordable designer hacks show that comfort doesn't have to be complicated. Budget-Friendly Ways to Make Your Home Feel Cozy The holiday season is the perfect time to cozy up a…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (154+ words) Paintable wallpaper is a type of textured wallpaper that can be painted. Paintable wallpaper is a type of textured wallpaper that can be painted. It has a raised pattern that adds dimension to the surface and can be used as…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (143+ words) Different stores might sell the same quality products for a fraction of the price. Cheap Source for Quality LED Lightbulbs and More Great Reader Tips Not all companies are starving for business these days. If my mailbag is a good…...