Test of Time

Episode overview

This show is dedicated to filling the home with classic elements that have the quality and design to withstand both trend and time. A trip to Ethan Allen shows that classic doesn't have to mean old-fashioned. Quality and traditional lines will make the big ticket items last. Romantic Home magazine editor Eileen Paulin gives a studio sitting area the feel of romance by accessorizing with personal mementos and warm fabrics. After asking viewers on Universal's City Walk what their favorite piece of furniture is, Christopher demonstrates how scale is an important part of creating a classic arrangement while placing items on a dresser. Next he gives step-by-step instruction on making an old-fashioned clock for under $100. Steve Enkeboll of Raymond Enkeboll Designs shows off some of the moldings, onlays and corbels his company makes and how they can be used in the home and on furniture to add architectural interest.Then, it's into the kitchen where chef Prince Akins of L.A.'s Georgia Restaur

60 minutes