The Violet — Notes on Art & Design

Victorian Nook

Victorian Nook

Turn a small corner into an artistic retreat! Explore inspiration for creating a Victorian art nook, with more ideas coming soon. 

Victorian Nook

Turn a small corner into an artistic retreat! Explore inspiration for creating a Victorian art nook, with more ideas coming soon. 

Tips for Buying Vintage Art Reprints

Tips for Buying Vintage Art Reprints

Buying vintage art reprints? Avoid fading, discoloration, and poor restorations with these expert tips to find high-quality, authentic-looking prints.

Tips for Buying Vintage Art Reprints

Buying vintage art reprints? Avoid fading, discoloration, and poor restorations with these expert tips to find high-quality, authentic-looking prints.

How to Spot Poor Quality Prints

How to Spot Poor Quality Prints

To the untrained eye, a poor quality print can look perfectly fine. The problem is knowing what to look for. Once you do, the signs are hard to miss —...

How to Spot Poor Quality Prints

To the untrained eye, a poor quality print can look perfectly fine. The problem is knowing what to look for. Once you do, the signs are hard to miss —...

How to Choose Historical Prints For Hotels

How to Choose Historical Prints For Hotels

Historical photographs, maps, postcards, posters, and advertisements can give a hotel an art program that feels specific to its setting. Here are some ideas for using them throughout a property.

How to Choose Historical Prints For Hotels

Historical photographs, maps, postcards, posters, and advertisements can give a hotel an art program that feels specific to its setting. Here are some ideas for using them throughout a property.