Category: Period / Style Homes

Modern Victorian Decor: Elegance Meets Contemporary Style

Modern Victorian Decor: Elegance Meets Contemporary Style

I love revisiting classic home design styles and exploring how they have evolved over time. One era of architecture/design continues to capture homeowners' imagination to this day: the Victorian. Victorians...

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Pink Colors: Their Cultural History and The Stories They Tell

Pink Colors: Their Cultural History and The Stories They Tell

Pink is a fascinating color for so many reasons. Beyond the hues on the spectrum, pink colors hold so much cultural significance and weight across societies worldwide. Now, I’m not...

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Americana Design; Celebrating Our Heritage

Americana Design; Celebrating Our Heritage

I can’t help myself, I just love the 4th of July, and every time it rolls around, I feel a rush of old-fashioned nostalgia for all the years (and ways)...

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Mixing Modern with Victorian Interior Design

Mixing Modern with Victorian Interior Design

As many of my readers know, I’m a big enthusiast when it comes to Victorian-era homes. As a color specialist who chooses colors for everything from Victorian to Mid-Century Modern...

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Retro Flooring; Old-School Design, Modern Charm

Retro Flooring; Old-School Design, Modern Charm

Some design schemes and styles are timeless, while others are more of the moment and fleeting. But some design trends fall into the “grey area” of acceptance, and I’m referring...

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Vintage Design; Including the Best From Different Eras!

Vintage Design; Including the Best From Different Eras!

We often hear terms but cannot define them with confidence. One term I frequently hear as a color expert is “vintage” or “vintage design.” You may hear someone say, “Oh,...

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