Before-and-After Showhouse Kitchen
A 1913 Tudor-style kitchen gets a respectful renovation
Round Top: What I Brought Home & What I left Behind | Driven by Decor
It’s hard to believe but it’s already been a week since I came back from my trip to Round Top, TX. I went into the trip not really knowing at all what to expect but it ended up being such a fun getaway because of both the people I was with and the treasures that we... Read More
Set of 5 Corbels
5 corbels (sold as a set), measured at 23" x 34", with intricate carvings and elegant appeal, are now available at the Preservation Salvage Store.
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A Trip to the Bank – Architectural Salvage New Orleans
Being a New Orleans native I am probably a little biased but I think New Orleans has some of the most beautiful architecture around. If you have never visited you may remember a post I did last yea…
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architectural blend of elements create European style pedestal/ plant stand
How to Decorate with Artwork
Learn how to decorate with artwork in your home
~ Building a Faux Fireplace
I have a soft spot of Euro antiques. Usually they are not in my price range, but sometimes I get lucky. The thought of something special traveling such a far distance from a European country and then somehow finding its way here to the states is always a tale that warms my heart. I understand those who prefer their treasures from the past from our country as well. It's just that I have a love for the ones from across the pond. I only have a few... Irish, French, English & Italian treasures…
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House Hunting (or how I learned to like non-historic buildings)
As most of you know, Nick and I have put an offer on a house and are waiting (anxiously) to close. The house was built in 1975, has been stripped of all 70s-retro-ness and is located in a South Anchorage subdivision. This post is more me trying to rationalize how a preservationist didn't put an offer on a historic structure than anything else. I was almost positive that my first house would have brackets. Ornate Eastlake brackets like the one below: But as I decided to leave New Orleans, I…
victorian trim
Victorian trim in Lambertville, NJ.
Barcelona - Còrsega 288 c
1910
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Weathered Antique Chippy Corbels