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Northeast Lantern Finishes

Northeast Lantern is a very special company located in Exeter, NH. They make high quality fixtures with traditional, historical designs. Most Historic District Commissions (HDC) approve the lighting for historic homes common in New England. The fixture on the left was installed about 4 weeks ago. The fixture on the right is the exact same… Continue reading Northeast Lantern Finishes

Fabric of the Week: Antique Cornice

This fabric was created from an original line drawing dated 1920 of a cornice that I bought at an antique show. This cornice is detailed for construction with dimensions and labels. As we edited the drawing in order to make fabric, it is interesting to see that as it repeats and is flipped around, it… Continue reading Fabric of the Week: Antique Cornice

Alton Bay Cottage Windows

The Alton Bay Cottage is well under way and looking great. The windows were custom made by Maki Building Center in MA. for an excellent price. While Maki has to stay within the perimeters of what they are outfitted to manufacturer they are basically able to produce any size window or door. Typically, I supply the builder… Continue reading Alton Bay Cottage Windows

Antique Prints

Recently, I joined my college friends in Nashville and we attended the Antique and Garden Show. I purchased some antiques prints then had fabric made out of them. The best part has been creating products like pillows and draperies out of them. This simple Japanese flower is exquisite in silk! Come in and check it out.

Throwback Thursday & The Pole Lamp

I tried researching Houzz.com for the Pole Lamp and there was not one result. I guess it’s a “Throwback”? But a functional one! I resurrected this pole lamp and put artwork on the shades to modernize the fixture and it’s perfect for the space. Why? 1) Because there is not enough room for a side… Continue reading Throwback Thursday & The Pole Lamp

Outdoor Living is “Tuesday’s Talk”

Creating outdoor living spaces can be fun and functional for the warm days of the year. They allow you to relish in nature as you relax or entertain. We love to sit on our front porch if it is raining or we feel like being social with people walking by. Then we also have a… Continue reading Outdoor Living is “Tuesday’s Talk”

Fabric of the Week: Jasmina

Movement in these organic lines brings joy and grace to this fabric design. Available in 7 color ways as well as customized colors, this design would look great as a window treatment or pillow. I recently had it fabricated as lampshades. Come on in and check it out!