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Forging On
“I was never afraid of monsters,” says Clare Yellin. “From the day I was born, I was surrounded by all these amazing creatures.” The creatures Yellin is referring to are the works of her historic family business, Samuel Yellin Metalworkers.
One look around the company’s forge, a 200-year-old former blacksmith’s shop in Chester County, Pennsylvania, makes [...] -
Victorian Goes Contemporary
Laurie Sprung and her husband, Bill Mayer, spent a year exploring the possibility of selling their Capitol Hill townhouse and moving to a bigger home. But when all was said and done, they just couldn’t bring themselves to leave.
“We love the house, the backyard, the neighbors, the community…we even have a garage,” says Sprung. “We [...]
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The Do-It-All Designer
A good designer is usually known in the industry for a specific style or skill—I’ve met designers who decorate with a minimalist’s restraint and others with a flair for accessories. I’ve met kitchen designers and bath designers and lighting designers.
There are designers, though, that become known not just for one but for multiple talents, and [...] -
Creative Spaces: Artists’ Studios
If the first vision that comes to mind when one thinks of an artist’s studio is that of a drafty, dirty garret with a small window that allows for a tiny bit of light to enter, think again. A number of local artists have created studios that are so beautifully designed and comfortable, they could [...]
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Color Trends for 2006
Juicy Melon, French Vanilla, Citrus Green. Color is back for 2006, and it looks good enough to eat. Experts agree that you can say goodbye to black and white—at least for this year—because whimsical colors are alive and well and waiting to paint your home.
“What we are seeing are fields of color,” says Bill Carroll, [...] -
Creative Spaces: Artists’ Studios Gallery
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Safe and Sound Gallery
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The Do-It-All Designer Gallery
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Forging On Gallery
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Painting With Color Gallery
