Oh, you beautiful doll ... house

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William Whiting is known for his superbly-crafted, museum-style doll-houses. He also makes the furnishings for his creations out of ordinary household items. Old silk neckties, for instance, are used as upholstery for miniature chairs while old glass eyedroppers are made into chandeliers.

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Appropriately draped

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Interior designer Matthew Smyth believes that Colonial period drapery, which are characterized by plain and uninspired designs, can be made livelier by adopting traditional English and French designs from the 1700s and 1800s. These designs can meet the standards of 20th century living.

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The Joseph Manigault House

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The Joseph Manigault House in Charleston, SC, is a good example of Neoclassical or Adam architecture. The historic house was built in 1803 with a floor area of 10,000 sq-ft and has 14 rooms.

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