Category Archives: Period Furniture

MAY 20th

Historic Charleston Photo Shoot Sneaky Peek

Hello from the upstairs porch of my client’s fabulous c.1854 home on Charleston’s Historic Battery! It was a whirlwind week and I enjoyed every minute of my long days here. If you have read my blog for awhile you will … Continue reading →

APR 8th

Get Inspired With Legendary Barry Dixon

Barry Dixon.  If you look up his picture in the Design Dictionary (and there should be one), the words to describe his entry would be: Iconic decorator, Southern gentleman, author and incredibly talented furniture/fabric/lighting designer. He was named a Master of … Continue reading →

JAN 21st

Consider This- Valances Over Beds

Valances over beds–you have come a long way, baby. Traditionally called half testers, they have their history (like many things) in 14th Century Europe.  Generally speaking the more elaborate a bed was, the richer the family was.  Half testers were … Continue reading →

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