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Essays on the materials, techniques and quiet philosophy behind bespoke decorative finishes.

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Venetian Plaster

The Quiet Power of Venetian Plaster

Why the burnished lime surfaces of old Venice remain the most quietly luxurious way to finish a wall, and how a bespoke plaster is made.

May 2026 · 6 min read

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Verre Églomisé reverse-gilded glass panels in a luxury dressing room by Kim DelaneyVerre Églomisé

April 2026 · 7 min read

Verre Églomisé: The Art of Reverse-Gilded Glass

One of the rarest of the decorative arts, the practice of laying gold leaf behind hand-worked glass, and why it brings a jewel-like light to a refined interior.

Classical hand-painted ceiling mural of a goddess on a golden chariot by Kim DelaneyMurals

March 2026 · 7 min read

Commissioning a Hand-Painted Mural: A Guide for Designers and Collectors

How a bespoke mural comes to life, from first conversation to finished wall, and what designers and collectors should know before they begin.

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