A homeowner and her design team prove that history and a contemporary aesthetic need not clash. Text by Leslie Garisto Pfaff Design by Karen B. Wolf Photography by Raquel Langworthy When Wendy and Brett Prager mentioned that they’d bought the historic house a few blocks away from their old home in Short Hills, most of their friends had the same […]
Frame and Fortune
FORGET THE PAINTING–THE TRUE TREASURE MIGHT JUST BE WHAT SURROUNDS IT. You’ll want to stare for hours at any piece of art—oil painting, print or mirror—when it’s surrounded by this antique wood gesso gold gilt frame. Available at Tea Room 545, Princeton. Bring your wall to life with this c. 1740 Louis XV-style, hand-carved frame […]
Fun Underfoot
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE WITH THESE AREA RUGS. Crafters use durable wool to create the intricately designed Kithira rug, making it ideal for the high-traffic areas of your home. Available at Urban Outfitters, multiple locations. The timeless pattern of Kaleen’s Tara rug will provide a stylish touch to any room. Available at […]
Vivid Verdigris
THESE UNIQUE PIECES WILL HAVE GUESTS GREEN WITH ENVY. Small, illuminated blown glass droplets cascading down brass tube hardware give this light fixture a windchime effect. Available at Lindsey Adelman Studio, New York City. Place your most prized trinkets atop the Patinaed Shelf. Available at Anthropologie, multiple locations. The nearly 4-foot-tall sculpture adds a contemporary […]
Common’ Round the Bend
LOOK OUT: THERE ARE CURVES AHEAD! The Cozy Cuddle chair is perfect for un-winding alone or cuddling with a loved one by the fire. Available at structube.com. Named the Armchair Lono after the Ukrainian symbol for “mother,” this beauty, which rotates at the base, will embrace you like one big hug. Available at faina.design. Rest your feet atop this rich velvet ottomon that […]