Judging by the mixed opinions about what constitutes clutter versus a collection, it's clear that pristine, perfectly placed arrangements are not everyone's cup of tea. For those of you who favor a ...
The owner of Georgetown Birdcage says she doesn't collect birdcages herself, but the five in her store made us think about how neat a birdcage collection might be. To start your own rustic grouping,...
As far as collection suppliers go, nature is a hard merchant to beat especially when it comes to price points and unique wares. Stones have long been one of my favorite natural elements to collect fo...
Tablescapes are a great way to show off your most cherished items or collections. Be it art, books, family heirlooms, or vacation souvenirs - tablescapes are just a pleasing arrangement of objects....
Hanging art from picture rails with ribbon has been suggested by many an Apartment Therapy reader, and after seeing the way the art is hung at The Hour in Alexandria, we would suggest it too. In fac...
I have to admit that I have been quite slow to jump on the "reuse" bandwagon when it comes to food packaging. Childhood cafeteria memories of sheepishly eating leftover spaghetti out of yogurt conta...
Yesterday's question about how to display hockey tickets got us thinking about collections in general. Some may write them off as tacky, but many will appreciate them as an authentic expression of pe...
Growing up in a family full of portrait painters, I had never thought that it might seem weird to have paintings of perfect strangers in the home until a friend raised the issue a few weeks ago. "Bu...
You've found the perfect picture to go above the sofa, you shout for joy, hammer in the picture hanger, stand back, and...wait, something is not right. Whether it's drapery rods, chandeliers, or pic...
Nature is hard to improve upon, but when it comes to displaying spring's smallest treasures, we love a good bud vase. Here's a few of our favorite picks that look equally fresh displayed individuall...
Mid-century modern's stronghold may reign over the design world for years to come, but there is always room for some good old fashioned nostalgic decor. Magnifying glasses are a favorite of late. Gro...
When we moved into our plaster-walled home about 10 months ago, we decided to be especially deliberate about what we hung on the walls and where we placed arrangements, so as to avoid the thousands o...
click thumbnails for larger pics For those who aren't adept at fussy flower arrangements or prefer the fresh look of unadorned single flowers, using a variety of simple vases — you have them aro...
click thumbnails for larger pics Granny style is usually not to be emulated, but these plate collections made me reconsider the classic decor that I'd previously written off as too country kitsch. Th...
(Welcome to Kristen — a new weekly blogger from Philadelphia!) Book storage doesn't always have to fall flat, there are plenty of options to display all that is bound. Whether you've just move...
Any lackluster wall of your home can become a masterpiece when you know how to group objects for impact. Here are a few tips for creating a potent display out of your random collectibles and thrift ...
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