Elizabeth’s new column for HouseBeautiful.com, Our Girl on the Ground, where she highlights some of her favorite finds and offers tips for successful hunting in the markets.
May 6, 2022
Folding screens have been an elegant and artistic element of design for centuries—and there’s good reason why. Their beauty and practicality have made them an enduring element to this day. Read More…
April 15, 2022
The “trend” of bleached furniture has been widespread in the world of interior design for many years, but with supply chain delays causing more people than ever to consider vintage options, it’s worth another look. Read More…
February 2, 2021
Antique shops and flea markets offer a vast array of items—furniture, lighting, accessories. Sometimes it is difficult to spot the treasures among the junk. Some of what is offered belongs to the “You’ve Got to be Kidding” category and many other items are not exactly ready for prime time! But if you look closely, some of those pieces that appear to be junk at first glance can be easily transformed into gems. I find this particularly true with vintage upholstery pieces. Before you walk by what may be a hidden treasure, ask yourself, “can this be saved?” Read More…
December 21, 2020
Whether it’s a full garden, lush patio, or even just a collection of indoor houseplants, gardening, greenery, and plants of all kinds have never enjoyed more popularity. So, now seems as good a time as ever to go down the rabbit hole of one of the best-designed planters of all time, which comes courtesy of Swiss furniture designer Willy Guhl. Read More…
September 8, 2020
Sunburst mirrors have been part of design for years, even centuries. They have been re-interpreted on many occasions, fashioned from every possible material, in all sizes and finishes. They are anything but a new design trend. Although we see them everywhere, I still love them for their versatility and heritage. Read More…
June 25, 2020
I love looking for interesting crystal fragments in my travels as they are wonderful decorative accessories. Besides being unique and beautiful, they reflect the current movement towards natural and sustainable design. But, while crystals might be having a serious moment right now, they’re far from a new trend: They have been around for centuries—and will last a lifetime. Read More…