It’s a little thing we say to each other around my house and follows, I think, from the line attributed to Sir Winston Churchill, who quipped, “I’m easily satisfied with the very best.” When I happened upon Belgian Pearls, the blog of 4th generation Belgian interiors firm Lefèvre, and noticed that among the handful of worldwide, favorite architects listed …
Well, cool as groined vaults are, this is instead a shameless little nepotistic plug for my son’s travelblog Ego in Britannia. It’s a log and photo-journal of James’ summer trip to London and environs where you’ll discover his witty prose and snappy (no pun intended) photos. Check it out, I think you’ll find yourself longing for a taste …
Still building our case for exposed structural elements, what could be a better argument for letting your struts and girders show than Gustave Eiffel’s “Dame de Fer”? Reviled by Parisians initially…they mocked her rivets and puddle iron plates… it has attained global iconic stature and is the symbol par excellence of Paris itself. Anyone tempted to …
It’s fireplace season again, and here are some helpful accessories and how-to tips from our friends at The Wall Street Journal. Click here!
Kudos to chapter president Brent Baldwin, chairs Jonathan Miller and Mark McClure, and the rest of the board of the Tennessee Chapter of The Institute of Classical Architecture for a job splendidly done in planning and executing the first annual meeting of ICA Tennessee Chapter. Highlights were presentations by Steve Mouzon of Mouzon Design in …
Gates Lumber Company is a family-owned millwork company located in Memphis, Tennessee, since 1920. They specialize in all types of stock and custom mantels and wood products. Our local distributor for Kolbe & Kolbe windows and entry door units, Gates Lumber Company is one of MH Akers Custom Homes’ key resources supplying most of our …
The article in The Daily News is a must-read, as it highlights the architecture on display on this year’s Central Gardens Home and Garden Tour. Guests will see a chronicle of a century’s worth of architectural styling, and there’s sure to be inspiration around every corner. Click here to read the article