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Finding Antiques in France
A vacation to France can be coupled with visits to flea markets, antique fairs, and local shops/warehouses, but you should know a few things before arriving. Here's my comprehensive guide.
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The Process of Writing Fiction: Layering versus Framing
All great writers have developed their own writing process, from the first idea to publishing. A look at the nuts and bolts, across a broad swath of authorship, reveals a dichotomy : Some call it pantsers and plotters but I've tried to clarify what these processes are in a new light.
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A Primer on Scotch Whiskey
A few things to know about Scotch
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An Author's Guide to Writing: Mens Luxury Suits
Men's luxury suits evoke high-end brand names like Tom Form and Armani. Yet, any man of true wealth and luxury understands the world of bespoke, from Saville Row to the streets of Naples.
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A Housewife's Almanac: Tips on how to survive as a housewife in this era
Being a homemaker is not an easy in a world that dismisses homemaking as a real job. But being a homemaker can be as fulfilling and satisfying as any job. Just know what you are up against.
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Tiny Houses: A Short History
Nowadays, some Americans are choosing to live in tiny homes, dwellings smaller than 400 square feet. Who started this tiny house movement and where did the idea come from? Here is a short history.
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Beyond the Hijab: the Different Styles of Head Coverings for Muslim Women
Millions of women in the world wear a head coverings, most often as it pertains to religious custom. These veils, often referred to as Hijab, partially or fully conceal their faces. But not all veils are the same and women wear a variety of styles.
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Eclecticism of Victorian Era Design
Eclectic style interior design, one that borrows from many styles and incorporates it into one look, has its roots in Victorian Era design.
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The Rococo Aesthetic: How its influence spread across Europe
Rococo interior style represents a brief but distinct period of design that germinated in France and then spread to other parts of Europe. As an artistic expression of aristocracy and wealth, it was a profound contrast from the brooding and dramatic Baroque style in vogue in the years before it.
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Rococo vs. Baroque in Architecture and Design
Baroque and Rococo styles may seem similar to the untrained eye, but there are many telling differences. Here, you'll learn how to differentiate the two styles.
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Baroque Architecture and Design: Use of light
Despite being centuries behind the advent of electricity, Baroque interior design made thorough use of light whether inside a church, home or palace. Baroque designers were aware of the dramatic effect lighting could have on presentation and in the nuances of architecture and they utilized any...