OH What a Day!

How glorious to be English!

So many of us woke up on Friday to celebrate something Beautiful and Historic. And that it was. So we at The Great House are celebrating Everything English this weekend! Let us never forget where so many of us get our traditional American Style. Our style is deeply rooted in all that is English.

The comfortable abandon of old pieces living cozily among a crazy quilt of rich fabrics creates "home" in many of the rooms featured today.

Take a deep breath and enjoy all that is English as we congratulate William and Kate!

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Wake-up Call

Lighting is an easy and effective way to "Wake-Up" any room.

This time of year many of us are yearning for change.  Our Home is the most logical place to start.  When your surroundings feel right it sets the stage for other life changing events!

Turn your attention to lighting.  New hip shades on a tired lamp refresh your old piece and add new feeling to any space.  The drum shade in a simple linen fabric updates any old silk or poly shade that has "seen better days."

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Overhead lighting, such as a new chandelier, is another easy and cost effective way to make a room look "re-done."  The new shapes of chandeliers and lanterns offer a variety of style make-over options.

Enjoy the photos posted and use them as a guide to new possibilities in your spaces!

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