Journal

An Evening at Andalusia Kicks Off Fall

October 16, 2025

Every year, the unofficial kickoff to the fall season is — for us — the Cabaret at Andalusia. The first time I attended this event, I rented a dress and hustled a college boyfriend into a tux. Our ...

Eden Hill: A Bathroom Tile Story

October 9, 2025

The full bath at Eden Hill was inspired by old English country bathrooms and a box of vintage tile picked up in a parking lot.

New Old Lighting: September 2025

October 1, 2025

New old lighting and thoughts on a crazy time.

The Writing of...The Birth of the Travel Memento

September 17, 2025

Call us magpies, and you wouldn't be far off. For the September/October 2025 issue of the Magazine ANTIQUES we examined collecting as an art through the frame of the rise of the European Grand Tour.

The Making of HalliexHendley: Blueberry, Kiwi, and Marigold

September 11, 2025

The best collaborations, we think, push you a bit beyond your comfort zone while still holding fast to the central themes and priorities that define you. At Quittner, those central themes are class...

The Writing of...Blowin' in the Wind and Whirligigs (MagAnt July/August 2025)

September 3, 2025

We can all use a little whimsy these days, after all, and whirligigs hold a fascinating past. Invented as fun yard ornaments and tourist souvenirs, whirligigs were often carved by fishermen in the...

The Antique Lighting Drop: August 2025

August 27, 2025

For August, we have a fun mix of vintage and antique fixtures that bridge over 100 years of design. Each of the pieces below are fully restored in our workshop, and UL Listed to ensure safety and c...

Eden Hill: A Fine Render

August 14, 2025

We share our journey to a render — not stucco — finish for our new home at Eden Hill.

Simple Fixtures for a New Local Spot

August 8, 2025

We built lights for a local business, and it's exciting to have a new neighbor.