Archive for January 2023
What is Trompe l’oeil?
One of the fascinating places I visited in Israel is 2022 was Herodium – a palace built by the notorious King Herod prior to his death in 4 BC. The lavish palace décor included walls painted with the technique called ‘trompe l’oeil’. Artists created frescoes throughout to mimic luxurious marble finishes (cheaper than the real…
Read MoreCreating a beautiful home takes time
Beautiful homes that have lasting value often grow out of blending the old and new. I love to see family heirlooms and found treasures mixed with modern pieces. Harmony is created through relating colours, shapes and proportions rather than matching everything perfectly from a catalogue. Pieces that are you unique to you – even eccentric…
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