For fans of PBS’s Downton Abbey, the environments of Highclere Castle are well-known. Gracious, elegant, and stately, the show goes to great pains to reproduce the lifestyle of the early 1900s. And does it. With authentic use of traditional furniture and home decor, right down to the crystal and fine china, the overall effect is… Read More Highclere Castle: The Real Downton Abbey
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Holiday decorations often hold a cherished place, carrying on family traditions developed over many generations. Those traditions are a reflection of sometimes centuries old customs, adding a touch of authenticity and sentiment to your home. Such is the case with the wooden Christmas Pyramid, crafted by miners in the Erzgebirge Region, Germany, more than 200… Read More The Christmas Pyramid: A History
Red may be synonymous with Christmas cheer, but the color remains timeless no matter what time of year. Ask any interior or fashion designer, many of which call bold, rich reds as a design favorite. Whether as accent, or showstopping piece, red signifies the epitome of chic. Find some inspiration from tastemakers over the years,… Read More Red Alert: Fashion & Design's Chicest Color
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No matter where you are this time of year, the weeks leading up to Christmas recall picturesque images of winter landscapes perfect for the season. Cozy towns decked in holiday decor, graceful falling snow, or well-trodden paths through the woods add to both the sentiment and wonder of winter. A time to nestle at home… Read More Winter Wonderland: Picturesque Escapes
New York during the holidays is a truly magical time. Annual traditions such as Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Spectacular, the holiday window displays along Fifth Avenue, and the tree lighting at Rockefeller Center are highly anticipated by both tourists and New Yorkers alike. The tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center happened last night, with… Read More Christmas in New York: The Rockefeller Holiday Tree
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