Showing posts with label Vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vintage. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Greens For Your Wall


There are many pros and cons about living in a rooftop apartment. One con that I am facing on a daily basis at the moment - the boiling heat up here. A real challenge for myself and for my little plants. Now what to do if you live in a space that is either too small or too hot for plants or if you just don't have a green thumb? The answer is easy: put the greens on your wall!


Some of my interior designer friends analyzed my style and aesthetics quite well in my yesterday's Pinterest post. Someone said that I like a vintage touch. Correct! And I certainly love these vintage botanical prints to decorate my home. My favorite here? The fig print. I love the fruit. I love the print. What about you? Do you add vintage elements to your interiors?

Photography: Room with prints via Remodelista; Pomegranate print via Etsy; Fig print via Etsy; Berries print via Etsy; Yellow horned poppy print via Vintage Printables; Dog rose chart via The Evolution Store; Seaweeds chart via Etsy.      
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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Ideas For A Happy Weekend


Finally, the weekend is here and it's time to accomplish at least one creative or fun weekend project. How about some vintage love for your home? Have you ever thought of checking those old boxes in the basement, on the attic, under the bed, to rummage around some old stuff at your parents' or grandparents' house? Actually, that is something I will do this weekend. I am off to my mother's place in  Austria and I will have a more thorough look on all those old but so beloved things that remind me of my childhood. You know, those things you hated as a kid and now, as an adult, they seem like precious souvenirs from a past time or simply - a little bit of vintage love for our homes today. Have a happy weekend, friends!

Photography via Old Brand New Blog
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Wanderlust: Decorating With Maps


If you follow my Monday blog series 'From Place To Space', you know that besides interior design and decoration, traveling is one of my passions. Yes, I have a wandering heart! And for the days in between, I like to travel with my finger across maps. Well, truth be told, I did this as a kid on my globe and in my atlas. Nowadays, I click into Google Maps and plan my next little inspiring trip. 



Maps are not only valuable and informative, they also are very decorative. Especially vintage maps. I love the worn look and vintage print of old maps - and I must look for one on the upcoming flea market. Up to then I am flirting with these inspiring shots. Here's to all wandering hearts!


Photography: Pic 1 via Apartment Therapy; Pic 2 & 3 via Elle Decor; Pic 4 via Emmas Designblogg; Pic 5 via Britta Nickel; Pic 6 via Bellemaison; Pic 7 via Design Sponge; Pic 8 via Ballard Designs; Pic 9 via Design Sponge; Pic 10 via Konfetti Blog. 
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Thursday, March 4, 2010

Currently loving...

my new "hands free" baby sling, {thank you to my dear friend Lauren C.}, it is the only thing allowing me to steal a few minutes to scan the web and post my blog these days {I'm still officially on maternity leave}..here are a few more items on my favorites list this week!

Ines Fressange's style sense {I've actually admired the fashion model's layered style savvy since seeing her home in the final issue Domino} these images are a great motivator for me to whip myself back into shape.{although I will never look this tiny, I like food too much!} images: The Selby


My chic new diaper bag, from Stella McCartney's line for Adidas. {it's not actually a diaper bag, I think that's why I like it sooo much!}


Today's post on Fric and Frac. Every image lifted my spirits. I keep reminding myself that Spring is around the corner!



{i would switch out the bulbs for a round style}

All the goodies on Fyndes...these are a few of the items that would work at my house right now. Style Court initially brought my attention to this fabulous site full of vintage {some are actually affordable} finds...


Hope you are having a great day!
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Monday, June 8, 2009

I LOVE VERMONT

I've mentioned in the past my parent's have a casual weekend home in V.T.. It's such a treat to escape to the calm and beauty of Vermont. It's pastoral setting is the perfect respite from the chaos {and traffic} of my daily life in Massachusetts.

I've always wanted to visit Vermont Salvage in White River Junction. The weekend before last I had the chance to do so.
Vermont Salvage would be the perfect "go to" for someone restoring an old home. They have a vast selection of interior/exterior doors, french doors, claw foot tubs, hardware, and architectural columns. It costs a fortune to duplicate the craftsmanship found in homes of the past, Vermont Salvage is a good starting point if you are looking for older items. They also sell a small selection of imported and old furniture + found objects.

What they didn't have: I thought they would have a better selection of vintage lighting. They had some, but I would love to see more. I'm sure their inventory is always changing. They did have a number of vintage school lights.

Here's a peek inside.
Imported Items
They have a wide assortment of benches, similar to the one photographed. These could be fun in a mudroom or foyer. Some looked old, some did not. Think of what you could do with a little paint and a fun cushion. They were only $125.00 each.



They had a number of armoire's and cabinets. Again, some of them didn't look old, some did. I thought they were a bit over priced.

another bench



Crystal door knobs

Pulls

Sometimes they acquire entire sets of stairs

The view from my parent's place. My son loves to run around outdoors.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
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Friday, August 29, 2008

Mix it up: Vintage Tableware

There is something so fresh and fun about mixing
vintage tableware in with your everyday
china + porcelain! Below I've listed a few websites that sell
only "vintage tableware".Another option is to discover your
own goodies at a yardsale ormaybe you desire a repro
that just looks old, but has nevergraced another table...
in any case..
Happy Hunting!
Photo credit: Bohemian Girl - Flickr

Searching for the perfect piece!
Photo: Ange Soleil, Flickr


Cabbage plate! This pattern looks great, mixed with modern
white pieces + chunky goblets

Vintage Hotel/Restaurant ware:

http://www.parishotelboutique.com/

Image: The painted lady, Chicago.
Vintage place settings available


Vintage Hotel Silver, Source:

http://www.poshchicago.com/


Hotel China: http://www.parishotelboutiqe.com/

Anthropologie has a great selection
(sorry for the small scale, I wasn't able to enlarge these images)


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