What’s soothing, splendid and chic all year round? Here’s a clue: it’s the color blue. Imagine that feeling you get from looking into a sparkling blue pool or into the clear blue sky. Now imagine having that same feeling when … Continue reading
chiffonier [shif-uh-neer] n. 1. a tall, elegant chest of drawers, originally intended for holding needlework 2. A wide low open-fronted cabinet, sometimes fitted with two grille doors and shelves Would not a chiffonier by any other name still be a … Continue reading
Lattice (ˈla-təs) n. An ornamental criss-crossed framework, an arrangement of crossing laths or other thin strips of material If you know how to bake a pie with intertwining strips of sugary dough deliciousness on top, you know what lattice is. … Continue reading
You can kick your feet up on it. You can sit off of it. You can eat off of it. Of course we’re talking about a cocktail ottoman. These backless, rectangular pieces were introduced to Europe in the late 18th … Continue reading
baize (bāz) n. An often bright-green cotton or woolen material napped to imitate felt and used chiefly as a cover for gaming tables. Ever wonder why gaming tables are covered in that lovely green material? There’s actually a practical reason for … Continue reading