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Holiday Home
Any of these would be a welcome gift for an old-house friend or for an artful home . . . including your own.
Simple Craftsman Roots Revived
A “clean but sterile” 1914 kitchen is treated to bungalow-era design.
MOVING toward
Changing energy markets and evolving technology make it possible to heat, cool, and ventilate homes of any age with (mostly) clean, all-electric power—and less of it. Heating home water, formerly an energy hog, is turning into an energy sipper, too.
The Rescue of Portland's FIREHOUSE 17
IN WHAT BECAME THE PROJECT OF A LIFETIME, THE REHABILITATION OF A 1912 FIREHOUSE IS ADAPTIVE REUSE WITH HEART AND SOUL. DECOMMISSIONED IN 1968, ALLOWED TO DETERIORATE AND LATER REMODELED, THE OLD FIREHOUSE HAD BEEN BUILT DURING THE DAYS OF HORSE-DRAWN ENGINES. THE PROJECT WAS SPEARHEADED BY RESTORAT ION CONSULTANT KARLA PEARLSTEIN, IN PORTLAND, OREGON. SHE NOW CALLS THE FIREHOUSE HOME.
Caring for Silverplate
Whether the design is Rococo, Aesthetic, or Art Deco, silverplate is collectible—and needs care.
MANTELS in a Holiday Mood
Pretty things from nature are always in style.
Diamonds!
An eternal motif for objects around the house.
A Surprisingly Authentic Bath
The replicated, late-Victorian master bathroom is in an 1892 brick manse in St. Louis, Missouri.
A Home Full of Character
Smaller homes like this 1920s Dutch Colonial so often get overlooked as worthy of restoration. Owners don’t think they’re special . . . or they add on or remodel until the original is unrecognizable. This owner saw the potential.
A Furnished Bath
This elegant bathroom has fixture panels fabricated from parts of a Victorian armoire.
Simple STEP STOOL
A fresh approach to a Shaker tradition
HICKORY
As tough as they come
Murphy BED
Create a convertible bedroom with cool cabinetry, the right hardware kit, and clear instructions.
FUN with FRIDGE MAGNETS
Have a micro-blast turning precious scrap into useful hangers-on
COVE CUTTING
Dramatic curves from your table saw
Arts & Crafts WALL CLOCK
My mission to create a Craftsman clock on the table saw
Vintage Christmas at Your Fingertips
Take a peek at three women-owned shops that love vintage wares both old and new.
Granny Chic Galore!
A homeowner’s holiday décor is an homage to Christmas at her grandma’s house.
VINTAGE VIGNETTES
How to create unique and eye-catching displays of your most cherished pieces.
A Homemade CHRISTMAS
A designer and seller of vintage pieces brings historicity to her home through Old World design and holiday décor sourced from flea markets and thrift shops.
ILLUMINATING the Past
Tru-Tone Bulbs captures nostalgia with modern Christmas lights.
CHRISTMAS with a Dash of Retro
JESSICA RICHTER, THE OWNER OF A DÉCOR POP-UP SHOP CALLED AT HOME WITH JESSI DEE, WAS BORN AND BRED TO BE A FLEA-MARKET SHOPPER.
A Gingerbread Cottage for Two
A Wisconsin couple use vintage-style lighting for kitschy Christmas charm
Yes, Virginia, Mrs. Santa Claus Is Real
A St. Louis collector shares her incredible passion for vintage Christmas.
Two by Two
Two husband-and-wife teams create businesses and lives they love.
Made with Love and Tied with a Bow
The story behind the bow-making team of Lynch Creek Farm
The Old Smock Mill
How a former English flour mill became a couple’s bespoke home.
Rustic Romance
Every fall, a California-based designer fills her 1920s bungalow with festively autumn details.
The VAUGHAN GREENHOUSE
Learn how one couple turned their grief into a new season of growth.