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Marni Jameson

These Staffordshire figureines from 1840-1860 sit on appraiser Kathleen Orozco's piano. Collectors value these figures, which depict 19th-century England at a time when people who couldn't afford fine porcelain wanted to display familiar images of animals and famous English men and women. These figures retail today for $300-$800 each. Because Staffordshire is reproduced, buy from a reputable dealer.

Heir apparent

May 7, 2016 at 4:55 p.m.

Heir apparent

It's all in the details: These three pillow edge details 鈥� piped trim in front, then fringe and flange in back 鈥� all work well together and suit this traditional interior setting. Such custom detailing can make a bed the way the right necklace makes an outfit. But don't be surprised if the man in your life doesn't understand.

Throw pillow throw down

May 7, 2016 at 8:04 p.m.

Throw pillow throw down

This formal-inspired English garden arrangement was created with fragrant David Austin garden roses, peonies, Hosta leaf, and dark-green branches of Bridal Wreath Spirea.

Arranging a rosy outlook

May 7, 2016 at 6:37 p.m.

Arranging a rosy outlook

When the author's teenager was bent on redoing her bedroom in hot purple, mom and daughter made it work with classic touches like solid mattelaisse fabrics and carefully coordinated accessories.

Make any color work

May 7, 2016 at 4:51 p.m.

Make any color work

Corners in kitchens are often black holes of dead space. But innovative cabinet companies have invented some smart solutions, like this Space Corner drawer system from Blum.

Don’t date your kitchen

May 7, 2016 at 7:32 p.m.

Don't date your kitchen

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What goes where? That can be vexing

January 16, 2008 at 1:33 p.m.

What goes where? That can be vexing

Sidewalk chalk can be a DIY builder's best friend. When mapping out unfinished space, sketch out the room plan on the floor of the actual space. You'll see things you missed on a paper plan.

Chalk is cheap!

May 7, 2016 at 4:45 p.m.

Chalk is cheap!

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Home gyms that work out

January 2, 2008 at 1:09 p.m.

Home gyms that work out

To be sure that bottle of wine you've been saving is at its prime when you crack it open, store it right. You don't need a fancy wine cellar. Any dark, cool place where you can keep wine bottles on their sides will do.

Fine storage for fine wine

May 7, 2016 at 5:02 p.m.

Fine storage for fine wine

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Glasses for wine snobs

December 19, 2007 at 7:04 a.m.

Glasses for wine snobs