Anybody else going through old photos? Yup. Time on my hands and I’m looking back at some fun times. Whether it was at Brimfield, High Point Furniture Market, the Chelsea Flea Market, Las Vegas Market or in a New York showroom - I’m so thankful for these incredible memories and the folks who made them all so special. Thank you for sharing your vision, beauty, love and friendship. I miss every single one of you and I can’t wait to see you again soon. Stay safe. Stay home. Stay awesome. Much love today and always! ;-) hkv

Sharing one of my favorite brands Montauk Style - what are some of your favorites? Let me know in the comments. Let’s share them and find new favorites together!

Hello everyone! This is most definitely an extraordinary time in our present history and one that calls for vision, looking past the now to the future. But I find myself in a period of reflection. I’m thinking back to 2013, which at this time feels like a lifetime ago. Thinking back to when my family and I were living in Philadelphia. We had come back from our second time living in Brazil, this time in São Paolo. It was a hectic experience that I won’t soon forget no matter how much I’d like to. Philly was a welcome respite with its slow pace and familiarity. I took this opportunity to open up a store in the newly fashionable neighborhood of Fishtown. The gentrification boom swallowed up any traces of the neighborhood that I remember from my teenage years and replaced them with chic eateries, boutique exercise studios and retail. Glorious retail. My shop was the place where I could put on display all that I’ve been purchasing for antique shows and allowed me the freedom to display pieces together in vignettes. I could set up a new one everyday, giving me the chance to showcase pieces in new juxtapositions. Old with new. Color with neutral. Texture with more texture. It felt great. And something that I was more than happy to share with my daughters. They were toddlers at this time and simply by their physicality, their height specifically, I was forced to look at each vignette from so many different viewpoints. It was an eye opening experience that shapes me to this day. Get out of your head and into someone else’s. Stretch. Squat. Turn around. No, these aren’t exercises in the traditional sense but in the sense that we all need to look at things from various viewpoints. Challenge yourself to rethink your design, your home, your gallery wall, your vignette from different perspectives. I think you may really like what you see! Remember, your home is a direct reflection of you - let it shine! ;-) hkv

Happy Monday to all! Let’s take a trip back to the gorgeous room of Michel Smith Boyd in the Southern Style Now show house. Michel placed a painting by NYC artist Clintel Steed in his room. Covered by Traditional Home, the room was a standout! Fast forward to today, Clintel has a solo exhibition, The Allegory pf Now, at M+B in Los Angeles. It’s really all about celebrating one another as we rise together. Plant the seeds today and sow the beauty tomorrow.

Happy Holidays and (almost) New Year! Let’s make it our best yet! Kicking it off by celebrating the incredible work, talent and eye of NYC interior designer Justin Shaulis. Justin is always looking to the future while keeping grounded in today with an eye for the past. It’s the perfect trifecta of design. History lends to the present while we look ahead. Crystorama included some of Justin’s work in the new catalog and in it was pictured a painting sourced by Justin from 20th Century by HKFA. Let’s keep the ball rolling as we continue to celebrate and support one another! Happy Holidays everyone!

Okay folks, let’s do this. Rumor has it that the famous Chelsea Flea Market is closing. This Saturday is your chance to shop for incredible treasures - art, furniture, sculpture, jewelry, more, more and more. Join 20th Century by HKFA tomorrow and shop, shop, SHOP!

Got plans this Sunday? Make sure you stop by the Chelsea Flea Market and Shop with 20th Century by HKFA for super unique paintings, frames, jewelry and more. Give as gifts or keep for yourself. Either way you’ll make this the most memorable holiday yet!

Happy September everyone! Wanted to share a corner of my apartment. This is the spot where I photograph a lot of the pieces that I sell over on 20th Century by HKFA. It’s also the spot where Fred sits and stares out the window. I like to keep the mood fun and lively in my home. Mixing antiques and modern decor creates a great conversation. What does your home say?

Sharing the work of Tyler Hays of BDDW and the antique hand painted mural sourced by 20th Century by HKFA. Sourcing this collection of murals was no easy task, but it was all worth it when I began to see the photos of them in the beautiful showrooms of Tyler Hays of BDDW, both in New York City and Milan.

Two very different looks with antique picture frames. Whether it’s one frame hung on the wall or an entire collection, the frame makes a statement. These two interiors show the variety, usefulness and beauty of the antique frame. Like William Morris said, “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful of believe to be beautiful”. And if you’re sourcing antique frames, check out 20th Century by HKFA for an incredible inventory of over 250 19th Century frames!

Have a look at this completely gorgeous room, that is, for New York based interior designer Justin Shaulis, unforgettable. It’s part of a Brooklyn penthouse apartment that is home to a family of five. The project was recently featured on My Domaine as part of their Decor and Trends section (its a must read). For the living room, Justin sourced the large modern abstract painting (which is actually double sided) from 20th Century by HKFA while they were exhibiting at the High Point Furniture Market. Many, many thanks to Justin!

A beautiful interior is composed of many parts - each having a role to play. The antique frame is extremely versatile in every role. It can play the chic, contemporary design or have an old world charm. It can pair nicely with a modern work of art or finish the look of an old master. How will you direct the frame in your production? In inventory I have over 200 antique frames ready to play the starring role or the understudy in your design. ;-) hkv