Before Barbie: French Fashion Dolls in the Pacific Northwest
Exploring the Theatre de la Mode: How a WWII French doll exhibition that ended up in the Pacific Northwest laid the groundwork for Barbie’s legacy.
The Two Worst 2022 Interior Design Trends
Happy new year! I hope that you were able to spend your holidays enjoyably, surrounded by the people and things you love. Seattle had a particularly chilly holiday season, with plenty of snow to keep us indoors. A blessing in disguise, really, with the Omicron variant running rampant. Who would have thought that, nearly 2 […]
Going for Baroque
Explore the elements of Baroque interior design.
Pillow Talk: Ancien Régime
Back in March, I debuted a small collection of cushion covers inspired by 18th-century France. You can see and purchase them by visiting my “Shop” page, which will direct you to my Etsy shop listings. Over the next few weeks, new blog posts will be devoted to telling the story of each of the pillow […]
The Hunt: Shopping Estate Sales to Furnish Your Home
Who doesn’t love to go on the hunt for rare or unique finds? Any collector can attest that the thrill of finding a great piece at a great price is irresistible. However, seasoned collectors also recognize the amount of time and effort required to find pieces worth having, and the necessary expertise needed to […]
Of Interior Design and Interior Designers
Many people seem baffled by interior design. The advent of HGTV and the DIY movement have certainly inspired many people to take an “interest” in interior design and to undertake “decorating” as a hobby. Yet while television and social media have given a highly selective view of the interior design process, the actual concept has […]