I went looking for images of those elements. Ribbed glass panels in cabinet doors is easy enough. Here's one in a bathroom vanity: Ribbed glass (or ''seeded'' glass) is also often found in period light fixtures: As for marquetry countertops, if you asked most kitchen cabinet makers for such, I imagine they would gape blankly at the gabbling woman. But there are plenty of companies doing stock and custom hardwood marquetry inlays using CNC laser cutters. Here's the thing - they are doing it in floors. Google ''hardwood floor inlay'' and see. Yes, many of the rosettes are infeasible for a 26'' counter, but look for the ''border'' designs - or create your own. Assemble a 26'' wide section of inlaid ''floor'' on a 3/4'' plywood substrate, encase it in Waterlox, and I do believe you'd have yourself a marquetry countertop. Another option - perhaps cheaper - is stenciling on hardwood, of which this is an example. And so is this What else? Beveled glass is readily available, as is chrome countertop edging, and any furniture or auto upholstery shop can cover a panel of 1/8'' plywood in soft butterscotch leather framed in silver studs (maybe not actual silver, but close enough). I don't know exactly what version of Art Deco you are headed for, or if you even like butterscotch, but the point is, you are not doing yet another white kitchen, you're doing something that isn't being done by the mainstream, so the ordinary kitchen sources are not making this stuff. Sure, there is cool Art Deco hardware around, but what passes for ''Art Deco'' kitchen cabinetry in the online catalogs is . . . disappointing. You are going to have to make it, or at least source it, yourself - and I think if you're comfortable outside the painted lines, you can. You'll find yourself hiring a floor guy to work on a countertop, hunting down the local hot rod upholstery shops, telling your cabinet maker to fit bathroom vanity faces to kitchen cabinet boxes - they'll still look at you like you're crazy, but you'll know you're not. Go for it, girl!

Rockler offers an ultra-thin hanging bracket similar to a French cleat but it is only 1/8" thick, which would be tighter to the wall than even most picture hooks. I would use a couple or three - I always go overboard on heavy stuff, contact Rockler about weight limits - along the top cross-bracket and use a heavy-duty wall anchor if you don't have studs in the right locations. (Get your minds OUT of the gutter, ladies.) I prefer the self-tapping "Twist & Lock" anchors from Buildex EZ Ancor, which are sold at Home Depot.

Threeapples - Thanks for the history lesson. It is great to have so many artists/decorators jump in and know who they are on GW. Alex/Chisim - Agree with the OCD. Even though I enjoyed about half of the photos, some are way overboard for me too. It does take an "eye" to do this well. And as with all art/decor, not everyone is going to achieve or like the look. Ask for an "eye" from someone you know that has one for another take on a layout. They would love the help project. I have never measured for hanging a single or group of art. And can get real close on a measurement by just looking. This is just a part of my background in work and as an artist. Although some of my walls easily end up with a lot of nail holes to get there. My daughter and I have talked about looks gotten from someone helping me load items in the car and saying "no way". As the title says "Find and keep the things you love". Which can lead to the beyond as Joanie mentioned. But this is why we are individuals with unique comforts. The photos certainly lend creative options to play with. Joanie - Agree with dusting. I have no clue how someone keeps a mass of groupings clean. Especially the ones in a kitchen, even though I enjoyed seeing the expanse of colors/items used which worked for them. This reminds me though, dusting a collection or even the house can give you a reconnection with the adventure of finding a special object or it's history and use the time to enjoy again. Thanks Tea for posting this thread and Boop for your addition.

How about some elegant black iron scroll work? There are scads of varieties and they are often the perfect solution for a wall that needs that certain "something". (The photos are from my home.) I recommend choosing art that a) reflects your interests and b) makes you happy every time you see it. You said you can't your hang travel visas and martinis, but why not? You could frame your travel visas and arrange them under a large matte. For the martinis, you could either buy a painting or print of them or literally frame some martini classes in a shadow box. You might also consider vintage travel posters from places you love or that you've already been to. Your home is very nice!