From Suitcase to Sanctuary: Easy Ways to Blend Global Style Into Your Home

There’s something magical about stepping into a home and feeling like you’ve been somewhere. Not in the jet-lagged, unpacked kind of way—but in the soulful, story-filled, how-did-they-curate-this...

What is Al Quoz?

 Insider Tip: Many of the best vintage or antique pieces in Dubai don’t live in glamorous shops—they’re tucked inside warehouses or multi-dealer spaces in Al Quoz that don’t advertise. Locals ofte...

Gilded Grit: The Allure of Antiques in New Orleans

There’s a reason New Orleans feels like a place that remembers. Not just in its wrought iron balconies, weathered shutters, or gaslit corners that flicker with stories—but in its very soul. This i...

Mackinac on the Fourth: Fireworks, Front Porches & the Feeling of Another Era

Every year, in the weeks leading up to the Fourth of July, I slip into a slower rhythm at our 1939 log cabin in northern Michigan. It’s a place where the days are measured in lake swims, antique pi...

What I’m Shopping for Right Now—And Why

One of the questions I get asked all the time is: “What are you looking for these days?” And the truth is—my list is always evolving. That’s part of the magic.

Treasure Among the Pines

Some places find you. Mine had been standing quietly since 1939—tucked into the trees, perched above a lake in northern Michigan, weathered and wise, waiting. I hadn’t planned to find a cabin that...

Glass or Treasure? How to Tell the Difference Between Pressed Glass and Cut Glass (And Why It Matters for Collectors)

If you’ve ever wondered whether a piece is pressed glass or cut glass, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common vintage glass mysteries in the treasure-hunting world.

How to Create a Timeless Checkerboard Floor with Paint

Because a little paint and patience can turn any room into a work of art. There’s something undeniably charming about a checkerboard floor. It’s timeless. A touch French country, a bit Old World vi...

The Secret History of the Courting Mirror: Romance, Reflection & a Rare Find

Discover the lost art of the 18th-century courting mirror—romantic tokens of love and longing. Learn their history, why original mirror glass is so rare, and the story behind one extraordinary anti...

DesignLA Wanderlust 2025: Where Vintage, Travel and Storytelling Collide

Discover how vintage design took center stage at Design LA, from immersive showrooms to insightful panels. Explore how antique styles continue to shape modern interiors.