As part of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art’s (ICAA) classical architecture certificate program, I traveled to Washington, D.C., to study classically-inspired buildings and learn measured drawing techniques. Measured drawing
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I love finding antique wood furniture pieces in need of a little TLC, giving them a quick refresh, and discovering their potential. This is especially rewarding when finding a piece that’s been discarded. Last weekend, my sister-in-law and
Recent traditional décor projects had me giving some meaningful pieces renewed purpose. These transformations include an old carpet scrap, a broken flowerpot, and a bed headboard. One of my favorite aspects of traditional design is rescuing old
The arrival of spring marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of this site. It’s been so meaningful to me to share my journey through traditional design with you. Thank you for reading! Your comments and feedback mean the world to me. Today
Our formal living room has two square windows, one on each side of the fireplace bump-out. They are very old hopper windows that open inward from a bottom hinge, but they are painted shut and currently inoperable. Because that room is a little
Grandeur on Grove has gone back to school. That’s right; I’m pursuing a degree in Interior Design! It’s been 13 years since I finished graduate school, but I’ve quickly gotten back into student mode. It helps that I love all things design so
Welcome to Part II of my Summer Project Updates. If you missed Part I, it covered several sewing projects. This update is about putting into action the traditional décor topics I’ve discussed in previous articles. Here’s a peek at how I’ve
It’s been a busy summer. I’ve been a bit short on blog posts because I’ve been toiling away at the sewing machine, creating many new items, including three king-sized quilts. I’m so excited to share these items with you,
Read all about it! Grandeur on Grove has its first media coverage! I’m excited to share an article about Grandeur on Grove published in the Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest. The article discusses the launching of an
It’s been three years since we moved into our 114-year-old home. It’s been such a pleasure to be its current guardians as we honor the house’s history while customizing the décor to our tastes. Taste and style differ by
