Heather Peterson makes it look easy. Effortless. Laid-back and layered, with cherished knickknacks, retro mosaics, quilted tablecloths à la Grandma and a rosette print that dates to the dawn of the ...

The Victorians were known for their maximalist aesthetic. Think patterned walls, colorful tiles, tapestries and elaborate ornamentation. While rich green wallpaper enhanced by arsenic was popular ...