Author: Sarah Blank

Molteni Range

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Posted on December 31st, 2013
If you are looking for a luxurious, professional grade stove for your kitchen, a Molteni range is an excellent choice.  These exquisite ranges are hand crafted from cast iron and brass components.  With custom enamel surfaces and other details, your range can be built to perfectly fit into any kitchen design.     Each Molteni... Read the full article
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Fairfax & Sammons

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Posted on December 28th, 2013
Fairfax & Sammons is an internationally recognized firm of classical architects specializing in residential architectural design.  Richard and Anne are, and will always be, the two architects in my life that became my mentors early on in my career.  I am forever grateful. In their own words they are “..committed to the tradition of architecture... Read the full article
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Classical Language in Design

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Posted on December 17th, 2013
We are all fortunate to live in a community enriched in an architectural tradition that dates from the late 18th century to present. Studying these classical wonders has provided us with the knowledge to design homes that look and feel as if they have always been there. This discipline which I refer to as the Classical... Read the full article
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Walker Tower

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Posted on December 10th, 2013
Ralph Thomas Walker, 1889-1972, was a prominent architect of his time.  Although not widely recognized, he is known for 1 Wall Street and the Barclay-Vesey building.  Another project of his, Walker Tower (built in 1929) has been turned into 50 luxury condominiums. The exterior of the building has thankfully been restored.  The building features the... Read the full article
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Classically Inspired Kitchen, Bathrooms, Butler’s Pantries, and Dressing Rooms for Today’s Interiors

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Posted on December 5th, 2013
Brian J. McCarthy‘s book signing of Luminous Interiors recently was a testament to his work.  The event took place at the Beauvais showroom located at 57th and Lexington in New York City with an approximate attendance of 500 people. I don’t think I have ever attended a book party where the line was at least... Read the full article
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Remembering Boris Kroll

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Posted on November 3rd, 2013
Recently I had the pleasure of attending a lecture at the New York School of Interior Design. At the lecture, I was pleasantly reminded of the work created by internationally known textile designer and weaver, Boris Kroll. Kroll will be the subject of an exhibition this fall on view from October 2nd  to December 7th... Read the full article
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Biedermeier Style

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Posted on October 28th, 2013
(photos by 1st Dibs and A Schematic Life) “I just love the simplicity of a Beidemier chair for a breakfast area or a dining room.”     The Biedermeier style was born at the start of the 1800s, in a rich city which for many centuries had been the cultural and political center of Europe.... Read the full article
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Fond Memories Begin in the Kitchen

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Posted on October 25th, 2013
    What is most important to you and your family? For most, it is love, security, and spending quality time together. When reflecting on the times spent together, we often find that many memories took place in the kitchen – especially during the holidays.The kitchen is truly the hub of the home. Each year,... Read the full article
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Kent Knife Cleaner

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Posted on September 28th, 2013
A Kent Knife cleaner can be seen in the Hildene Estate, the historic home of Robert Todd Lincoln located in Manchester Vermont.  Found in many classic homes of the late 19th century and early 20th century, Kent Knife Cleaners were once a sought after tool for the American homemaker. Now antiques, these machines were made... Read the full article
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