| I don’t know what kind of leader King Gustav III of Sweden was, but he really had some design sense! After spending much of his early life in the French courts of Versailles, Gustav developed a style that was heavily influenced by French Neo-Classical design, as well as Italian Classicism. Gustavian style is one of my all-time favorites, and I have a heavy dose of it in my own home. |  |
Gustavian Style
June 21, 2010 By 9 Comments
Dressing Your Mantel
August 25, 2009 By 1 Comment
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The mantel over your fireplace is a great place to create a focal point, display beloved items, and show your personality. The mantel itself can hold objects of all kinds: candlesticks, crystal, books, pottery, collections. Little children can’t reach, so put out your favorite breakables. If you don’t have a fireplace, you can use a large shelf or even the top of a long console table to create your “mantelscape.” Here are a few ideas to help inspire a new look for your mantel. |
The Secrets of Hanging Art
August 10, 2009 By 3 Comments
Here they are. All the secrets to hanging your artwork so that you will not be mocked for hanging it poorly:
| Match frame shape to wall shape. Hang a vertical piece of art when you have a vertical sliver of wall. Hang a horizontal piece of art or a horizontal grouping on a wall that is a horizontal rectangle. |  |
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