My husband has given up trying to coral my sense of decor. I’ve gone form floral accents to all out decadence. I am fast on my way giving my home the look of a bordello. I love decor that is lush, opulent, bejeweled, baroque and even a tad garish. Domino’s May issue (p.50) featured a ...
The King of the Circus, John Ringling and his wife, Mable built this Italian Renaissance style mansion between 1924-1926 overlooking the Sarasota Bay. The following year, John Ringling moved the winter quarters of his Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Sarasota. Open to the public, it rapidly became the most ...
Picture frames require occasional care and cleaning in order to look their best and remain in good condition. If you have a picture frame that needs repair, don’t throw it away. It’s not hard to repair a broken or damaged picture frame. You can repair it yourself simply and easily. Repairing a Gilt Frame Gilt ...
“Invitation Only Shopping” is the latest way for trendsetters to shop at bargain prices. Invitation only shopping clubs allow shoppers to buy designer clothing and other luxurious goods and experiences at bargain prices. I have first-hand experience with a variety of invitation only shopping websites and I will let fellow shoppers know which ones are ...
The Sainte Claire Hotel in the heart of downtown San Jose, California features Old World Grandeur, with high arched ceilings, Italianate furnishings and a soaring lobby. The hotel was the focal point of the San Jose downtown renaissance when it opened in 1926. There are some people who believe that the hotel is haunted. Ghost ...
