One of the most interesting things about the Art Deco period is how omni-present, or wide-spread, this decorative style was in the United States. It was applied to all the decorative arts – from iron railings to ceramic doo-dads to Read more…
I hope that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb this year and not the other way around… It’s been a hard winter on the east coast and I’d rather get it all over with than Read more…
Recently I had to take an exam for my master’s program, in which we were supposed to match the correct historical photo process with a physical artifact (from daguerreotypes to salt and carbon prints). Furthermore, we had to date them Read more…
For a little Valentine’s Day tribute, these love birds hide their heads under each other’s wings. If they kiss, they aren’t telling. I wanted something more original than hearts for this wrapping paper and a pair of cooing love birds Read more…
So why shouldn’t our designs? I took a simple deco theme, rotated it into a motif, then upped the size to create a pleasing pillow-tuck pattern. Simple, yet effective. I played with the colors on this from bold, dynamics to Read more…
Banish January blues with delicate patterns. This is the time of year when light and dainty works best. Add air and light to dull surfaces inside by mimicking the bright intricacy of snowflake patterns found outside. It’s a little trick-of-the-trade Read more…
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