In Interiors Visualized, I talked about the importance of conveying an idea visually to clients and highlighted some of my initial attempts. As I advance in my interior design classes, I’ve produced many visual goodies. There are software
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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
The summer weather has been warm and it’s a holiday weekend. Many of us are stepping outside our homes and enjoying the outdoors. In that spirit, I’m straying from typical interior design fare to share some travel inspirations for
Arched doorways, supports, and bridges are feats of structural engineering and architecture that support weight via a decorative shape. An arch’s dual role garners both functional respect and aesthetic appreciation. Considering that the
When developing a room’s decorative scheme, I am usually inspired by a rug, painting, or fabric. This time, I fell in love with a bathroom on Pinterest and decided to install similar sage green grasscloth wallpaper in a bathroom makeover. Check
A Short History of Tapestries Tapestries are heavy textiles of wool or cotton woven in an artistic pattern that produces a picture. I’m focusing on tapestries from the European Medieval period through the Arts and Crafts era. Some
How do you incorporate the things you are drawn to into your décor? Have you noticed any decorative themes emerge? What do you like to look at in your art pieces? What shapes or things do you see that make your heart happy? Themes I’ve seen in
Urns are containers that generally have a footed base and sculptural, bell-shaped curves that lead to a top opening. They might be lidded or have two handles. Decorative urns can be found outdoors as garden ornamentals with or without plantings
Nothing says opulence like an ornate ceiling in a historical building. Whether dramatic arches, figurative paintings, impressive carvings, or sculptural relief work, architects, artists, and designers of the past paid a lot more attention to
