The Objects of Their Affections

What’s essential: A white shag area rug to anchor furniture and create a sense of place.

Personal favorites: His collection of campaign buttons, especially a “Ross Perot for President” button.

The tip: A big mirror makes a room appear larger, especially when placed on a wall opposite a garden view.

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“It’s a very European idea to combine the old with the new--antiques with modern. It reflects a continuity of where we have come from and where we are going.”

--Michael Ladish, Modern Living