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6 of the Best Bathrooms

Bathrooms are so important. They are fun to design and a huge part of our daily routines. Below is a compilation of 11 of our favorite bathrooms. Images are all from Pinterest.  1. Image courtesy Pinterest.com We love that beautiful antique wash stand with the marble top. Although our's isn't a sink, you can somewhat recreate the look with our French Victorian Marble Top Wash Stand. 2. Image courtesy Pinterest.com That sink... 3. Image courtesy Pinterest.com This is probably one of my favorite bathrooms. I love the random placement of art on the walls and the overall extremely classic style. A similar look can easily be created through English Traditions! 4. Image courtesy Pinterest.com The simplicity of the space allows this...

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It's Pillow Time! All About Our New Pillow Program

Do you want to refresh for spring but you don't need a new sofa or set of chairs? We are kicking off our brand new pillow program. It's simple, it's easy, and it's fun!! The Process: Step 1: Choose ANY Wesley Hall fabric. Step 2: Add some variation with a contrasting welt (only if you want to).  Step 3: Choose your desired size. Step 4: Place your order! Shown above is one of the pillows we ordered, including the contrasting welt.  Q&A Q: What if I want to do my own, non-Wesley Hall fabric? A: Not a problem at all, all you need is three yards per pair of pillows.    Q: What are the pillow cores filled with? A:...

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5 of Our Current Website Favorites

The charm of an antique store is that things come and go, and many of these things are completely unique and unlike anything that you'll ever see again. Antiques are some of the best things that money can buy; they don't depreciate in value, there are so many options to choose from, and they're extremely pleasing to the eye. Below is a list of some of our favorite things on our website, www.englishtraditions.com, right now.    1. Antique English Period Painted Chest of Drawers c1820 Click here to shop. Petite, but bold, this painted chest of drawers is the perfect way to add an element of darkness in any space.  Its solid lines ensure that it will never go out of...

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Signature Elements: The Easy Approach to Designing Your Perfect Piece

"Signature Elements is the ideal sales tool for today's custom upholstery purchase. It helps you identify the most important design elements for each client; and allows you to incorporate those features into upholstery that is customized to fit individual tastes and homes. Use the Signature Elements brochure and order form to quickly guide your clients through their selections, one element at a time-from base, arm and back to seating depth. The process is easy and the result is superior quality upholstered furniture that is tailor-made to satisfy each client's unique wants and needs."  I sat down with our Cincinnati store's manager, Megann Bailey, to discuss why we love the ease that Signature Elements brings to the world of upholstery.  ...

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Some of the Hottest Houses on the Cincinnati MLS Right Now

Cincinnati is filled with beautiful architecture and charming lines. The Cincinnati MLS is always filled with large amounts of character and classic design, therefore, we have gathered a list of some of the hottest houses on the Cincinnati MLS right now. 1. 1120 Fuller St., Mt. Adams, OH Mt. Adams is known for its tightly packed but beautifully situated homes. This one, in particular, stands out from others on the MLS.  From the outside, this home is a simple, classic row house. We, personally, love the touch that the blue door brings into its design. Everything from the color to the windows has a little bit of something to adore.  At English Traditions, we love the look of "organized chaos"....

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