The Cottage Journal

Treasures from Near and Far

The founder of Thompson House Interiors, a firm specializing in fine European antiques and original art, Staci Thompson’s own home in Birmingham, Alabama, is a living, breathing testament to her impressive inventory layered into a refined yet entirely inviting family setting. Six years ago, Staci and her husband, Ben, traded their previous historic home for this French provincial abode that would better accommodate their stage of life while still offering a fitting foundation for the trove of time-honored treasures they’ve amassed through the years.

“We wanted a more open plan with newer construction to complement our sons’

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