Even though I m fairly ancient, I ve never seen a Model T outside of a classic auto show. So I realize that there are many things that have been obsolete since the elastic waistband was invented and would confound anyone under age 70. But what about some common items that have come and gone within the last 30 or so years? See how many of these you recognize, and how…
Why should adults have all the fun? We believe everyone can enjoy great design—especially kids. Who better—or more imaginative—to embrace the joys of creative design? And when one considers the range of pint-size designs inspired by children, it’s clear that designers themselves must really enjoy creating pieces for our smaller counterparts. Take, for example, the…
You know the feeling, you’ve discovered a vintage dresser at a garage sale—conveniently wedged between an old garden hose and a few dozen tennis rackets—and to put it simply, you’re in love! The Bombe shape is inspired, it has ornate carvings to spare, and the brass hardware is still capable of dropping jaws. The problem? One too many coats of poorly-applied stain…
Hand-scraped oak flooring is the perfect contrast to the impressive limestone fireplace, and a wall of cabinetry with custom bookcases and stainless steel dressers provides plenty of storage for the TV and media components. Distressed leather furniture with tufted detail adds vintage elegance to the room with blue linen draperies creating a beautiful backdrop to the…
Vintage pieces are a fantastic way to add timeless style to your home or office with a touch of elegance and style, and can often be quite valuable if kept in good condition. A lot of furniture made in the last 15 years is manufactured cheaply with inferior materials and designs that quickly loses their aesthetic. On the contrary, many older pieces are made with stronger…
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,or so we are told. As this adage implies, word choice when describing an item can sometimes be subjective, and the item s value is often relative to the worth placed on it by an individual. With the value of an item being so variable, then, it is important to come to some common understanding of the standard meaning attached…
There s no rule that says all the furniture in your house needs to come from the same era. In fact, embracing contrasting styles can give your home a liveliness and texture that rooms with all matchy-matchy furniture can t touch. Here s a little inspiration for incorporating more traditionally styled pieces into modern interiors. Time to hit the flea market (or grandma…
The first thing you want to consider with metal furniture, Teri says, is whether you even want to remove rust and other signs of wear. The industrial look is really hot right now,she says. If you have a piece like an old metal workbench from a factory where they manufactured parts, and the metal has taken a beating and there s an old rusty, dirty patina with hardly…
Empire Style, 1804-1815 French Furniture Styles Empire Style, 1804 - 1815 The Empire style was deliberately propagandistic, and embraced what was most monumental in ancient art as suitable analogies to the new French Empire. Napoleon imposed a tyrannical centralization on artistic production, decreeing that it would be subject to control from Paris and overseen by…
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As more people work from home the need to furnish home offices to match personal style as well as unique needs becomes more important. If you are in the market for high quality home office furnishings that stand the test of time and exude sophisticated taste, browse the fine selection of desks, consoles and chairs from Sligh Furniture. Sligh features a number of collections…
When the opportunity came to expand our brand to the Southwest in 2007, we knew exactly where to look! We nestled into the perfect location within the Knox-Henderson design district and are proud to announce that this is one of our largest outposts yet! Mecox Dallas blends in perfectly with the national furniture brands and fantastic mix of local and regional design…
We specialise in Mid Century 50s 60s 70s vintage retro furniture and accessories as well as modern and contemporary design pieces. We also have a good selection of Danish accessories and lamps and try our best to keep our prices affordable. We are open by appointment every day of the week as well as weekends both during daytime and evening as well so just call or…
I am so excited to share this find with you guys today! It’s summer now, and summer equals Craigslist-time in the Delerson household. During the summer, Bryan’s hours teaching music drastically change, giving us the opportunity (and motivation) to Craigslist at full tilt. I’ve been spending a lot of time on the Dallas/Fort Worth Craigslist lately and spotting so many…
Startup Costs: $2, - $10, Home Based: Can be operated from home. Part Time: Can be operated part-time. Franchises Available? Yes Online Operation? No Calling all handypeople with a homebased workshop; the time has never been better than now to start an antique furniture refinishing and repair business, as consumer demand has skyrocketed for antiques in a good state…
The Bangala is conveniently located in the heart of Karaikudi and offers excellent heritage walks covering some of the magnificent mansions around the area and some ancient temples. Two to three days can be easily spent wandering around the area, and one can make short trips to Pudukkottai, Athankudi, Kanadukanthan and Devakkottai. The Bangala arranges local guides…
