Old shelves

We’re all familiar with those old-fashioned bookcases with ornate wooden frames and glass doors or those with lots of open shelves. They used to be

“Nothing exceeds like excess, ” says Charles Parmenter, “Downton Abbey” enthusiast, as his cell phone rings out the period drama’s opening score. It’s not surprising, then, that when you walk through the doors of the historic home of Parmenter and his partner Greg Reynolds, you’re welcomed with Southern grandeur on a nearly “Downton” scale. The Olde Mobile […]

You never know where they'll take you...

Who says that libraries aren’t allowed in the bedroom? If you are a book lover, why should you not be able to bask in your favorite passion.....reading? First let's get one thing straight, a bedroom is NOT intended for office work but for relaxation only. If, at the end of an exhausting day, reading becomes a relaxing routine that you do before going to bed, then by all means brush your teeth, wash your face and indulge in books at arms length right there in your own small bedroom library…

Designing a home library is about creating a personal haven that not only houses your collection of books but also reflects your style, interests, and the atmosphere you want to evoke when you settle down