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Best of July 2013: High Style for High Summer
We've explored high style for high summer in many of our July blog posts. Topics included the glitzy design of a French palace, traditional royal nursery decor, and a star-studded antique armoire in our gallery. But high style comes in many guises, so let's revisit some of our favorite July posts. I was thrilled to write the story behind this...
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Palace of Versailles Historic Interiors
I blogged earlier this month about a Louis XIV armoire formerly owned by late movie critic Gene Siskel. The walnut armoire dates to 1710 and is currently for sale in our gallery. That got me thinking about Louis XIV who was on the throne of France at the time this antique armoire was crafted. One of the greatest achievements of...
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Star Buy: Louis XIV Armoire Owned By Movie Critic Gene Siskel
I rarely shine the spotlight on just one item from the EuroLuxHome.com gallery, but this fabulous Louis XIV armoire has such a great story behind it, I'm excited to share it with you. The walnut Louis XIV armoire dates to 1710, and was owned by the late movie critic, Gene Siskel. He hand-selected it for his home at the prestigious...
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Research on Buying Better Quality Furniture
I just read an interesting article saying that 40% of consumers would choose to buy better quality furniture next time they make a purchase. Also, 24% wish they'd bought more durable furniture. That's quite a high percentage of people who regret settling for cheaper options, or who want to trade up. Only part of the article is available at the...
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French Country Antique Furniture in Alabama
Sandy and Brent H. in Northport, Alabama, are wonderful, truly hospitable Southern folks. They've been customers for several years now. As you can see in this photo, their home is filled with quite a large collection of beautiful French antique furniture. They especially gravitate toward French Country and Arts and Crafts styles. We first met Sandy and Brent back in...
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Baby Makes 8! Plus Using Antique Furniture in a Child's Bedroom
Baby Bella makes...eight! Our clients Bruce and Julie pose in front of their new antique French Brittany buffet with Bruce Junior and Bella Lynn. When we last visited Bruce and Julie of Whitmire, SC, they had just purchased an antique French Brittany armoire from us to use in their master bedroom. When we visited them again a couple of...
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Color Your Kitchen with Cookbooks
Designed as an armoire, this antique French Brittany bookcase can liven up your kitchen decor when you line the shelves with colorful cookbooks, blue Delft ware, and other collectibles. We've been spending the month of March looking at ways to use color creatively in your decor. Today, let's liven up your kitchen by lining the shelves of your antique...
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Antique Furniture at Vine & Roses Bed and Breakfast in Walla Walla, WA
You know we work with individuals to help them furnish their homes with fine antiques, but did you know we also work with bed and breakfast owners? Kathy and Tim Sinclair, proprietors of Vine & Roses Bed and Breakfast stand next to a large, ornate antique Brittany buffet. Kathy and Tim Sinclair purchased a stunningly beautiful Victorian mansion in Walla...
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Whitmire, SC
Julie and Bruce V. of nearby Whitmire, SC, love color and aren't afraid to show it in their wonderful, old historic home. They recently purchased two pieces, a large 1890 Louis XV oak buffet for their dining room and a highly carved antique Brittany armoire for their master bedroom. Let's look at how Julie and Bruce skilfully combine fine antiques...
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide
We normally use this blog to share decorating tips and design inspiration to help you enjoy living with your antiques. But perhaps you'll indulge us during this festive season to shamelessly self-promote for a moment. During our Black Friday sale, which begins today and runs through Monday, November 26, we're offering 20% off everything in our gallery, plus our usual...
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