Chinoiserie In History And In Our Homes Today Porcelain is a ceramic made of a fine clay called kaolin. When mixed with other materials and fired at high temperatures, kaolin produces a hard and durable ceramic. The Chinese began the development of porcelain towards the end of the Han dynasty (25-222 B.C.). Our continued use […]
Announcing Pantone’s Color of the Year 2019 Each year the color experts at Pantone comb the world to find their inspiration for the color that will influence and create color trends for interior design, fashion, homeware, and industrial design, with the culmination resulting in what is called the Pantone Color of the Year. This year […]
My Favorite Decor Finds For 2018 Whether you celebrate for religious reasons or as tradition, the Holiday season is truly a special time of year. It is time to celebrate the season and enjoy the spirit of it all, even those ugly sweaters. Well, maybe not the sweaters. With all the holiday decorating I have been doing […]
Craftsman & Artisan Sculpted Furnishings. Why they make a difference. At LJID, we look for the best quality furnishings for our clients. It is a delight to commission a handmade piece that is designed specially for the homeowner. We want the furniture we put into each client’s home to last. A work of art, lighting, or a […]
“Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purpose.” –Charles Eames Our purpose? A celebration. THE HOLIDAY SEASON is, by my definition, a time to celebrate, reflect, give, and to share good tidings. It is also the best time of the year to DECORATE! I never weary […]
