Glamour? Bling it on
26.12.09
Basking in bling isn't unprejudiced for fashionistas. Fashion-forward homes also are starting to show some flash and dash as glam style takes off as a top head.
But you don't have to redo your house in glitter to get the look.
The dramatic balance of light, texture and scale speaks of snazzy comfort in a room. Think reflective surfaces, luxurious fabrics and muted tones or black and oyster-white contrasts. Think Hollywood of the 1930s and the languid sensuality of Myrna Loy and Mae West. Think of sparkling decor and discourse.
As in the '30s, an budgetary downturn makes people yearn for the finer things in life. Transforming a home into a luxe levant from drab reality is an easy, affordable dream. But the look isn't that of the brash and brassy '80s. It is understated sumptuousness.
"When times are a bit more glum, people want some sparkle,"
said Jennifer Teeple, owner of Red Razberry Contemplate Group. "People want a soft escape, to forget what's outside, especially at this time of year. Certainly chandeliers are making a big comeback, and rich lacquered mirror frames. You don't want to do a whole room, just small amounts."
Source: London Free Press
Who can I talk to about an appraisal for an antique picture and frame of Jesus and the Virgin Mary?
Oct 09, 2007 by danger | Posted in Painting
While my grandmother recently moved a new home, my family came on an old picture of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. When she was alive, claimed that my great-grandmother, it took several hundred years old and at the end was, in its current frame from Czechoslovakia when her family to the United States. I am pleased to be skeptical of this, because the picture looks too modern to me, he would not hear a second opinion. My family is currently working to determine the value of this family heirloom on behalf of my grandmother. Any help would be appreciated.I have a scanned copy of the image in a file, and would be happy to help someone by e-mail ready to go. Photos from the picture and frame are at your request.
What is e-mail me, but the best thing is to a large auction house Christie's, such as e-mail, etc. How interesting for me as I live in the Czech Republic.
shetland | Oct 09, 2007
Where can I find an East Bay Area business to restore an antique family picture/frame?
Aug 09, 2006 by Vas | Posted in Photography
The picture is in an antique oval wooden frame with original nails holding the picture in the town. There is no glass for the picture.
Ask the Business Men's Association.
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