In this follow-up to our previous article on Cabinets of Curiosities, we discuss what makes an object “curious” and present some natural and ethnographic objects that fit within categories that have been of interest to curiosity collectors—and rusticators—throughout the ages.
Read MoreIn the 16th to 18th centuries, cabinets of curiosities celebrated the mysteries of nature and culture in grand exhibits that filled entire rooms. A book about these extravagant displays has inspired our exploration of the topic.
Read MoreThis article presents a gallery of images of antiques that incorporate hearts in their design. It surprised us to find so many heart designs within our past inventory of rustic antiques, and in our related specialty areas of folk art and Native American art.
Read MoreIn this article we trace the connections among humans' hard-wired responses to nature, the biophilic design movement in architecture, and people's attraction to rustic antiques.
Read MoreInterested in enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your garden? We present ideas for making wattle plant surrounds, as well as rustic trellises and tuteurs.
Read MoreAs nature enters a season of dormancy in colder climes, our thoughts turn to bringing reminders of the outdoors in.
Read MoreWe are pleased to present interior photos of the modern home of dedicated collectors of hickory furniture, art pottery and rustic accessories.
Read MoreWe took photos at an Adirondack antiques show that illustrate 20 categories of rustic antiques within 5 genres of decor.
Read MoreFamilies typically lead leisure lifestyles in their vacation homes, and furnish them accordingly. So furniture such as game tables that may seem outdated in modern homes still contribute function and style to rustic retreats.
Read MoreRoom layout design tools, as well as augmented reality software, can be useful tools for virtually placing furniture in a room before making a purchase.
Read MoreHere is a review of an online tool we tried out to see if could help buyers who want to figure out if a piece of antique furniture will fit in their room before they purchase it.
Read MoreWhat makes us “love” an antique? We contemplate this question with help from a psychologist’s book on the concept of emotional design.
Read MoreFunctional garden ornaments such as fences, gazebos and obelisks, have been made from bark-on wood in geometric rustic motifs for over a century.
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