Antiques
The Allure of Antique Portraits
Maybe it’s the art history major in me, but every time I see a photograph of a room with a prominent antique portrait, I get a little weak in the knees. They lend warmth to a crisp contemporary space, balance whimsy with a dash of gravitas, and lend a sense of depth and history…and dare…
Read MoreThe Barn at 17
I caused a minor stir among some of my local friends on Instagram over the weekend, after posting this picture, while on the hunt for accessories for my vestibule, which I just completed (at 4 weeks!) for the 6-week One Room Challenge. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelly Rogers Interiors (@kellymrogers)…
Read MoreBerkshire Home and Antiques
There’s something about going on vacation that just seems to shake the cobwebs from my imagination and open my mind to new ideas and inspirations. I blogged a great deal during my trip to Newport last summer, and this year we are encamped in the Berkshires, overlooking the campus of our beloved Williams College (I…
Read MoreGrandma’s Vase Revealed – an Update!
When I wrote recently about my prized, yet mysterious green enameled vase, which was passed down from my grandmother, I never dreamed I’d get a reply just a few days later that helped reveal its provenance. The internet is truly amazing! As a former digital marketer, I’ve believed this for a long time, but I’ve…
Read MoreThe Mystery of Grandma’s Vase
Do you have a family heirloom that’s probably not worth anything, but you just wished you knew something (anything) about it? I do, and I’m hoping someone out there on the interwebs can lift the shroud of mystery from one of my most prized possessions – my grandma’s green vase.
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