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Holly Gregor

Cottage Advisor

Holly Gregor is a freelance writer living in Louisville, Kentucky. Gregor writes only on interior design, a passion she acquired after buying their first home. Married with a 5 year old son, Gregor grew up in Austin, Texas and lived in Orange County, California for 11 years working as a television reporter. After having their son, she pursued freelance writing, a more flexible career, allowing her to stay home. What Gregor loves about interior design is the combination of creativity and personal expression reflecting ones personality and lifestyle. If you have a particular question for Holly or would like to see an article on a particular topic, you may contact her by e-mail at HollyGregor@CottagesandGardens.com

A Love For Antiques

Hopefully the antiques Tipton sells will reflect the different personalities of each of his clients. "Your house reflects who you are and what you are," says Tipton, adding, "Houses are works in progress" - perhaps, just like people.

Living Room Pieces

The chair on the left is an English library chair dating from the 1760s in the French Chippendale style. Tipton purchased it when he was 17 years old and paid $150 for it, a substantial amount at that time. "It is a really rare chair and one of the nicest things we own," says Tipton. The four pen and ink drawings are of mythological gods and goddesses from the 17th century. They were purchased from Geneva Archibald's, as were the ornaments above the two top drawings which add a special touch. The mirror is approximately 1780 Swedish neoclassical style. The chest is Swedish neoclassical 1790-1815. The chair on the right is a Chippendale style late 19th century reproduction.

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