1880-1920 The Arts and Crafts movement, is otherwise known as the English aesthetic movement of the second half of the 19th century that represented the beginning of a new appreciation of the decorative arts throughout Europe. The approximate period of which the arts & crafts period occurred between 1880-1920. Prior to the Arts & Crafts era, was the Beaux Arts…

About the Hôtel de Beauharnais The Hôtel de Beauharnais, constructed in 1713, gained renown during the Consulate period.  In 1803, Josephine Bonaparte acquired the property for her son, Eugène de Beauharnais, and had the building renovated and decorated at great expense. At the fall of the Napoleonic Empire, it was sold to the King of Prussia…

This whole article is from: https://www.historytoday.com/archive/foundations/journey-magi This is an amazing portrait, which Europeans have contributed toward history during the christian regime. According to St Matthew’s Gospel: ‘Wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East…

The Basilica of Sant’ Apollinare Nuovo is a basilica church in Ravenna, Italy. It was erected by the Ostrogothic king Theodoric the Great as his palace chapel during the first quarter of the 6th century (as attested to in the Liber Pontificalis). This Arian church was originally dedicated in 504 AD to “Christ the Redeemer”.[1] On some columns, images of arms and hands can be seen, which are…

Before plastering up that De Gournay wallpaper, there are many factors you should consider before moving forward with your dream room. There are professionals and companies which provide these wall-paper services, and your interior designer should be using a professional, instead of applying it themselves (unless they have experience), however, luxury wallpaper DOES require an…

I was reading AD one day, which I subscribe to, and saw one of the most beautiful art pieces, in a way feminine, which I immediately thought “wow this guy is an artist, and he will do well”. One can only see his art to realize how important it is to use the imagination, and…

Some of these vintage cafes are too cute & beautiful to ignore, that I needed to post them on my blog. Whether it is victorian, rustic or old hollywood, they are all attractive. That Vintage Cafe, London The Grounds, Alexandria, Australia Hotel Central & Cafe, Copenhagen Lily Vanilly, London Snickerbacken, Stockholm

 In the prestigious Buckhead, Atlanta, renowned interior designer Suzanne Kasler displays her federal styled home with european design. I decided to elaborate on the importance on what she insists are important parts of a home, and what makes it livable. I am a true believer of adding antiques, and collections (personal collections) from your past…

Says suzanne kesler, a renowned interior designer. “I love to mix high and low…unexpected juxtapositions…the mix of traditional and contemporary, comfortable but chic.”, says the decor genius.