Truly singular hideaways of the Caribbean and West Indies tend to be smaller, privately owned and managed, and are generally designed to compliment the landscape. If you want to capture the spirit of the islands a down-home plantation or cottage stay at one of these resorts will be just perfect. Popular with honeymooners and romantic ...
Antique shopping and going to the auction are a London pastime; they’ve evolved over the centuries to become an artform in themselves. While some Londoners take their hobby very seriously, the opportunity to explore some of the world’s coveted collections of art, furniture, and designer goods is a key attraction in central London. From Christies ...
No one can argue with the intrinsic style of cold gin and hot jazz. The Roaring 20’s, a source of inspiration for fashion designers this spring, also acts as a swank muse for decorating your own pad. While trends offer some excellent ideas, it’s the culture of the era which best guides your aesthetic vision ...
Rug-making is one of the oldest crafts known to humankind, and can be traced back through the ages to various civilizations and societies. It is believed that nomadic Eurasian, Mongolian, and Siberian tribes first engaged in rug-making thousands of years ago. Realizing that their sheep could provide a valuable material for rug-making, the nomads experimented ...
We recently had occasion to rent the Rug Doctor electric deep steam cleaner for carpets, rugs, and upholstery. We had three carpeted rooms to clean–two bedrooms and the living room, plus some smaller rugs in the hallway. In a household with two small children it can be difficult, if not impossible, to keep the carpets ...
Oriental wool rugs are a very popular choice in area rugs for the home. Cleaning and caring for oriental wool rugs is a lot easier than many people think. Wool rugs are extremely durable. In fact wool is much more resilient, stays clean longer and is it easier to clean than many other natural fibers. ...
A high quality Persian rug is an investment, but one that will add beauty to your home for generations to come. Because good quality Persian rugs do tend to be expensive, it’s well worth taking the time to understand what sets a good rug apart from an average one. Consider your needs Traditionally, the rug ...
