Focal Point: A Guide to Gilded Frames | IdleHour

Focal Point: A Guide to Gilded Frames

Alexandra Lengel
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...
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The Romance of the Well-Loved Object | IdleHour

The Romance of the Well-Loved Object

Alexandra Lengel
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...
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Setting the Scene: A Timeless Tablescape | IdleHour

Setting the Scene: A Timeless Tablescape

Alexandra Lengel
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...
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Cheers to the Stirrup Cup! | IdleHour

Cheers to the Stirrup Cup!

Barbara Lisi
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?
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The Knole Sofa: An Icon of History and Elegance | IdleHour

The Knole Sofa: An Icon of History and Elegance

Alexandra Lengel
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...
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New Year's Reflection: Preservation | IdleHour

New Year's Reflection: Preservation

Barbara Lisi
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...
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Spode: A Porcelain Tale of Tradition and Classic Beauty | IdleHour

Spode: A Porcelain Tale of Tradition and Classic Beauty

Alexandra Lengel

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...

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