SecretLanguage of Victorian Jewelry: The History and Lore of Gems, Charms, and Talismans

Discover the forgotten Victorian meanings behind the gems, jewels, and symbols in our everyday jewelry with this entrancing guide to more than sixty classic motifs.

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THE BLOG: DESIGN, FAMILY, TRAVEL

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The Dollhouse Makeover Chronicles

On the Bookshelf: Beach Reads

Antique Finds: The Caryatid

On the Bookshelf: Furniture Bible

On the Bookshelf: Style by Saladino

On the Bookshelf: P. Allen Smith's Garden Home

Table Before and After: Channeling my inner Josephine

The Secretaire: Before & After (+ a little history)

History of the courtesans favorite desk and a little DIY refinishing project.

Side Table: Before and After - Wood Bleaching

Before and After: Pedestal Table Transformation

How to refresh a vintage table with liming wax.