{crowning achievement}

More in my quest for cool crowns: Virginia artist Norman Wyatt applies layers of paint, then uses unique distressing techniques to give his original acrylics the look of weathered plaster. Digitally printed on gallery-wrapped canvas by Ballard Designs.

{crowning glory}

These regal pillows, from Ballard Designs, are based on Britain's priceless imperial crown jewels. The creamy gold on ivory is beautiful--perfectly comfortable and elegant simultaneously.