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One of the classic works on interior decoration, Edith Wharton’s The Decoration of Houses offers a comprehensive look at the history and character of turn-of-the-century interior design. Co-written with architect Ogden Codman, Jr., this invaluable reference provides us with numerous keen and practical axioms for house design, such as (1) The better the house, the less need for curtains, and (2) the height of a well-proportioned doorway should be twice its width.

Ontario Cottage Country is an endless expanse of natural beauty and pleasure activities, but do you ever stop to think about the history behind it all? Rewind Design is a podcast shining the spotlight on Ontario’s Cottage Country, design history and all that comes along with owning a cottage on the water. Join your host, local Interior Designer, Katy McNabb, as she navigates the waters and chats to guests about their unique cottage stories and researches the locales we call our second home. She brings her passions into the discussions about the environment, sustainable design and design ...

A nonfiction history podcast telling the stories of interesting and creative people by touring their old homes.