Focal Point: A Guide to Gilded Frames

Focal Point: A Guide to Gilded Frames

Few things add depth and presence to a room quite like a gilded frame. Whether wrapped around an oil portrait, a pastoral landscape or a mirror, these golden relics anchor...
Alexandra Lengel
The Romance of the Well-Loved Object

The Romance of the Well-Loved Object

There is a certain poetry in imperfection. The time-softened velvet of an old armchair. The gentle curve of a worn drawer pull. The faded edge of a well-thumbed book. These...
Alexandra Lengel
Setting the Scene: A Timeless Tablescape

Setting the Scene: A Timeless Tablescape

The art of the table. One of life’s simplest pleasures is a meal shared around a setting that feels thoughtful, personal, and just a touch romantic. While a perfect tablescape...
Alexandra Lengel
Cheers to the Stirrup Cup!

Cheers to the Stirrup Cup!

Ah... the Stirrup Cup. A prized vintage find, and one of the best ornaments your bar can ever sport.  But what is it and why are they so darn cute?
Barbara Lisi
The Knole Sofa: An Icon of History and Elegance

The Knole Sofa: An Icon of History and Elegance

Though its exact origins remain a bit of a mystery, this sofa has certainly lived a life filled with royalty, nobility, and aristocracy. Imagine it as the confidante of kings, queens, and lords, where secrets were whispered in its cozy embrace...
Alexandra Lengel
New Year's Reflection: Preservation

New Year's Reflection: Preservation

Preservation need not be just about architecture and craftsmanship but in traditions like ritual and gatherings. On a personal level, preservation can be a beautiful journey when its focus...
Barbara Lisi
Spode: A Porcelain Tale of Tradition and Classic Beauty

Spode: A Porcelain Tale of Tradition and Classic Beauty

From its remarkable beginnings in the 18th century to its continued influence on modern interior design, it's a brand that showcases how the past can gracefully merge with the present...

Alexandra Lengel