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naturally dyed cotton decorative pillows from Grain Design

Artisan Home Decor

A selection of original handcrafted items for the home. Earlier this week in Tubs of Color, Jane touched on the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) currently running in New York City.  The show focuses on the latest and greatest from around the globe.  Washington State based Grain is introducing their scooped tabletop Dish coffee and [...]

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bathroom with turquoise blue glass mosaic floor, walls and ceiling

Tiffany Blue Bath

A room wrapped in glass tiles scintillates in the sunlight. Interior designers often refer to powder rooms as little jewel boxes, treating them with bold design elements.  But why not also take a design risk in full baths?  After all, most are used daily and they should be fabulous too!  Covering the floor, walls and [...]

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vintage Austrian organ remade into bookshelves

Repurposed Piano Bookshelves

Wooden piano cases are remade into charming bookcases. As a little girl, I spent many hours tinkling the ivories on our baby grand, but later I picked up a flute and never looked back.  When my parents built a new home, it was a hard decision for Mom to sell the piano – it had [...]

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collection of vintage wire rug beaters

Displaying Collections

Collections create an impression when displayed en masse. It happens to all of us – we fall in love with something, and before long, the objects get scattered around the house.  The last thing many of us want is a themed room, but gathering a collection creates a dramatic impact.  Farm animal weather vanes, aged [...]

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metal postcard clip stand from Minam

Vintage Style Gift Ideas

A collection of vintage inspired designs for gift giving. Mother’s Day is fast approaching and it’s always a good thing to shop ahead for birthdays, anniversaries and the holidays. The online marketplace Minam has a variety of gifts worth giving (and receiving!). For the kitchen savvy, this beautiful skinny rolling pin is fashioned after French [...]

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