Robie

The main bathroom stripped of its 70s glory.

Robie deconstruct

The paneling from the bedrooms has been removed... Revealing wallpaper pre 1917. A newspaper from that year was uncovered behind the panels. Love the large rose wallpaper... Very John Fowler.

Uncovered at Robie House

Our 1830s house renovation starts with uncovering layers of Decoration and materials to reveal something beautiful.

Provincetown

An impressive collection of well cared for homes... Natural materials and historically accurate maintenance. Halifax could learn much from the practices here.

New Introductions

We're back in Halifax after visiting Georgia and the Carolinas. We were fortunate to meet leading designers in the industry including Thomas Pheasant, Suzanne Kassler and Thomas O'Brien. Pheasant's new line for Baker Furniture echoes classical architecture. Kassler's new lighting collection hints at the return of Spanish Colonial. O'Brien has also launched new lighting in luxurious finishes and a nod to mid century. These new pieces will be arriving at our shop in the coming weeks.

Valdese Weavers

Our Vanguard tour of Hickory NC continues. One of their key suppliers is Valdese Weavers. They are a leading North American manufacturer and distributor of fabrics. Unlike others they die all their fibers/yarn on site. They have recently teamed with Michael Weiss introducing a new collection of modernist patterns. The size of their operation and their library of fabrics is impressive.

Hickory

Enjoying a tour of the Vanguard factory in Hickory NC. Impressed with the quality, attention to detail, and the technology driven process.