The Dressing Table: A Unique Personal Space
Some might think a dressing table is an unnecessary indulgence. Yet, if you consider it a contemplative place you have created for yourself where you can gather your thoughts before beginning the day, a place to rest and refresh, or possibly a place where you can take a moment to be thankful, a dressing table might be a meaningful addition to your life.
Adding Flair to Worn Upholstery
A chair with its inner core exposed, seat covered in burlap stitched with twine, back and arms softened with creamy muslin held in place with charcoal black flat head steel tacks is a unique alternative to completely reupholstering a chair.
Ribbons in Fashion
Ribbons tied around a swanlike neck, ribbons encircling a waist, grazing a shoulder, wound around a head of hair, trailing from a sleeve, or fluttering on a skirt; ribbons have been an aspect of fashion since the Egyptians wrapped metal, leather, or ribbon around their heads to hold their hair in place.
Objects Personalize and Enliven Your Home
A column in the January, 2025 issue of The World of Interiors prompted me to think about the unique and storied objects in my life.
Vintage Beaded Bags to Personalize Your Look
A recent article in British Vogue (‘Tis the Season to Invest in a Vintage Party Bag’ by Alice Cary) sparked a train of thought.
Mindful Activity for New Year’s Day (or any day) in the Texas Hill Country
After a round of holiday parties you might be tempted to spend New Year’s Day lolling around on the couch pretending to read between naps. We wanted to try something new this year, so we made reservations to hike in Lost Maples, a state of Texas natural area near Vanderpool, Texas, about 90 minutes from home for us.
Style Notes 3 – Upcycling a Classic Blazer for the Holidays
When an occasion is on the horizon do you rush out to buy something new to wear? This was my customary process in the past. Now, with online articles and images featuring upcycled garments, you, like me, might be interested in the process of creative reuse of fabric, decorative trim and lace, or the garments themselves.
Peter Copping: Fashion Designer, Interior Designer, Antiquarian
One morning while having coffee and reading with my husband I said, more to myself than anyone else, “Can’t remember which design house has just hired Peter Copping as its artistic director…” My brilliant husband who is constantly building his knowledge base replied, “Lanvin…”
New Vision for the French Trousseau Embroidery Stamp
If you are most fortunate in life, simple things can give you inordinate pleasure. For me, one of these things is monograms; in particular, letters hand engraved on coin silver flatware or pewter or embroidered on antique linens.
Crochet in Modern Fashion
While your first thought of crochet in the past might have been of doilies on chair backs there has been a resurgence of interest in crochet lace and innovators such as Roisin Pierce and Magda Butrym are reinventing the art and creating storied and breathtaking clothing.