Tag Archives: vintage decorating
vintage wood sock stretchers used in lieu of Christmas stockings

Vintage Christmas Mantel

Wood forms originally used to dry socks replicate the usual holiday stockings. 7 is my lucky number.  This is our seventh Christmas in our home, but the first time I am happy with the great room mantel decorations.  I began purchasing vintage sock stretchers from etsy sellers a few months ago. Too many actually, as [...]

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top hinged hutch door with chicken wire insert

Chicken Wire Chic

Finding its way from the barnyard into the main house, this material has some homeowners crowing. When we were building our cottage, I mentioned using chicken wire on two hutches in our kitchen.  I was met with a blank stare.  Would it have sounded better in French or Italian?  Probably not in my southern accent.  [...]

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vintage 1950's chrome desk lamps with bell-shaped shades from REHAB Vintage Interiors

Retro Office Decor

The industrial look is in full gear, making it easier to find and buy vintage. A McDowell Craig steel tanker has an elegant blue semi-gloss powder coat finish – sounds like we’re discussing cars, but we’re talking about this retro office desk.  The steel desk is built like a tank and meant to last.  REHAB [...]

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Qualy Log 'n Roll squirrel and log paper towel holder

Creative Paper Towel Holders

Clever and imaginative solutions to the common kitchen dilemma – where the $%## do I put the paper towels?! While the paint is still drying, it’s an often-asked question by the TKO (totally kitchen obsessed).  During my online quest for the perfect holder I discovered The Workshop of David T Smith whose redware pottery paper [...]

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cabana tablecloth Anthropologie and Creative Co op birdcage chandelier

Eclectic Gender-Neutral Nursery

We’ve created a space the baby will enjoy and one decorated to be in harmony with the rest of the house. We’re having a baby boom at Atticmag, and it all started a few weeks ago with the Sophisticated Safari Nursery our pal Brandy created for little Blake.  This nursery is near and dear to [...]

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