Eye on Antiques: Louisiana Creole Furniture

Creole furniture is the only native style with roots in France. Often overlooked, now its star is ascendant among museums and collectors.

Images from a Restless Mind

With a look at never-before-published murals and Rufus Porter’s own directions, we examine how he painted (so you can, too).

Stencil a Summer Fireplace Shield

As the weather warms us, cover your fireplace with this attractive dummyboard that you can easily make for yourself with the patterns we provide.

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