When she moved in, she added curved beds and a pierced brick partition to hide the AC unit.
Fresh flowers are a staple of Bigner’s style. “You can take everything away from me, but I always have to have fresh flowers in the house!” she says.
Holding Court: This charming courtyard is Bigner’s favorite place to entertain.
Personal History: Once belonging to her grandmother, this mid-18th-century peasant-style Louis XVI cabinet was gifted to Bigner by her parents on her 18th birthday. It looks right at home positioned next to a painting of the North Jutland farm where her grandmother grew up.
Bigner and her shelter pup, Charlie, in the parlor
A tableau including blue-and-white pottery, silver, a painting by Eva Carter, and Bigner’s own sketches tops an antique bureau.
Paneled wood doors allow the space to be at turns intimate and airy.
First Blush: This mirror is one of the first things Bigner purchased for the house; she liked how its height complemented the ceilings.
A welcoming vignette in the entry way
Display of Affection: Beloved collections of china (including Flow Blue and Blue Willow pieces) are on display in the dining room. Bigner added ticking to these chairs to balance their elegant shape with a more casual, inviting vibe.
Bob Hines of R Squared Mirror Glass antiqued the mirror in the upstairs den.
Creative Haven: Bigner spends hours drawing in the sunlit art studio out back. Last year, she replaced the petite building’s French doors with high-end vinyl-clad versions that are also super low-maintenance: they’re waterproof, don’t rot, and can be easily hosed off.
