Victorian interiors

“Grand Staircase of Bishop’s Palace in Galveston, TX.”

From The Netherlands loves vintage and/or shabby chic,Rufus Sewell and the Royal Family of French music Jacques Dutronc,Françoise Hardy and Thomas Dutronc

I've got a new 10 Pins post on the blog today, packed full of new inspiration and sources I found on Pinterest this past month. Click over and check it out!

Did you know that William Morris eschewed friezes? He considered the wall division superfluous and recommended papering right up to the ceiling. Be that as it may, chances are good that you have rooms with friezes if you live in a house built between 1850 and 1940. In classical architecture, the frieze is defined as the space between the architrave and cornice. (In 1812, the British removed the Elgin Marbles, the Parthenon’s world-famous frieze, to display it in the British Museum.) The…

The restoration and artful decoration of the St. Benedict house in England.

A decrepit homestead was theirs to interpret in Victorian fashion when this couple stepped up to save it (and the barn) from ruin. Now it’s exquisite.

Opening up a small, enclosed room with a bank of Queen Anne windows created a sunny conservatory that’s perfect for the 1888 house.

there is something about windows in a landing that gets to me. It is like the house is trying to tell me " Stop. Wait. Ponder. Look at your journey. Look where I am leading you to. Don't be in such a rush."

(paid link) ideas to consider when it comes time to cover your windows.

Color trends may come and go, but some paint palettes just seem to have staying power. Consider the 10 historical color combinations showcased here for home interiors.