Journal

Spray Foam is Not Structural: A Restoration Story

October 11, 2026

When we received these two 100 year old lantern sconces from an interior designer whose client was intent on retaining them in the project, they were held together by spray foam and a prayer.

Dessert for Breakfast: Fall Tart Tatin

October 8, 2026

Chef Adam Byatt relies heavily on time, patience, and technique. It's a triad that I love in the kitchen.

Burning Peat: A close look at buckets for the Magazine ANTIQUES

September 23, 2026

These buckets were function-first, somewhere to store the long-burning fuel harvested from peat bogs, while embracing the opportunity for tasteful ornament.

Discovering Wilderstein: Victorian, Frozen in Time

September 17, 2026

Toward the end of her life in Wilderstein, Miss Margaret “Daisy” Suckley had shrunk her domain down to one room of the Queen Anne-style mansion above the Hudson River. We got to explore the whole t...

The Mind of the Maker: Sam Tannenbaum

August 28, 2026

"I have a strong opinion that if you love an item, it belongs."

Slow, Not By Mistake: Making a Hallie

August 26, 2026

It's slow, but it's also done right.

A Bit of Midcentury Never Hurt - Cassina

August 13, 2026

Sixty years after its production, the sofa serves as a reminder of Cassina’s enduring design and impeccable craftsmanship through thoughtful proportions, excellent materials, and admirable design l...

Summer Vintage Lighting Drop

August 13, 2026

Fresh antique lighting, restored and UL Listed.

Where the Sun Rests

July 21, 2026

What do you do when you see a sundial in a garden? Do you try to tell the time? Or approach it as an archaic object best used as a drinks stand?