Modern Antiquity

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It was the day we decided to take a chance on ourselves, the day we coined the term “Our Family Gap Year.” Overstimulated. Overbooked. Desensitized to our sense of wonder. Always looking down at a screen. Rarely looking up at the sky. These are unfortunate, but common issues for families these days, and we were [...]

The Questions: “Do my plumbing fixtures need to be the same color as my lighting fixtures?” “Should my cabinet hardware match my stainless refrigerator or my champagne colored island lights?” “Is there a rule about mixing gold and silver metals?”   The Answers: No, nope, and absolutely not. To quote the wisdom of my precious [...]

Cheesy, I know. But I’ve been waiting months to write that! This blog post is a love letter to anyone with a fear of shiny things that sparkle and glimmer. I’ve heard it all. “That chandelier is too…much.” “Nope. That light is too old-fashioned.” “I like rustic metals. And chandeliers are just .”too…girly.” “No way. [...]

This project was an unfamiliar experience for a number of reasons. First, it was a hardcore renovation, a switch from the shiney new construction we’re typically asked to build. And perhaps even more unusually, it was a project jointly undertaken with friends. We loved both of these new notions--fun all the way around. But after [...]

The Restoration Business—it’s not what you think. I bet you’re thinking this is another post about construction, huh? Nope, it’s not. Not today. It’s about restoration of a different sort altogether. Confession time—life has been a bit too busy for me lately. The long lists of to do’s, the hectic pace of my day, the [...]

Confession time. A few mornings  ago I woke up feeling rather worn for the wear. My heart was heavy as the holidays were drawing to a close.  The kids would be back at school in a few short days. Regrettably, we hadn’t had as much family time together as we’d hoped we would. While I [...]

Bold Colors. Make it POP.   Ever bought an accessory or piece of furniture that blended perfectly with your room’s color palette, only to find it bland and boring once you got it home? Or better still, have you ever felt dissatisfied after choosing a neutral color instead of a fun one, because you were [...]