A collection of European etchings, on an bathroom picture wall, creates a relaxing atmosphere. I have this thing for vintage etchings, but not just any etching. It must have one or more of the following: a lake, stream or pond is a given. A bridge -- arched stone bridges are favorites -- and a structure with architectural interest. A few years ago, Jane gave a tour of our … [Read more...]
Architectural Salvage
Find missing renovation pieces you need at this online architectural salvage source When restoring or building "old" new houses, local sources may be lacking. Online storefronts can fill this void and Nor'East architectural salvage is a fascinating find. The double marble sink with skirt and legs [top] is typical of their inventory -- bet it won't last long. The website is a … [Read more...]
Second Hand Chic
A online store for second hand home décor has an intriguing mix of furniture, accessories and tableware There's a marketplace of vintage goods that's sure to become a favorite online source of mine. It's called Second Shout Out. The website is easy to navigate with shopping by category or style. It would be nice to have a "view all" feature, as "next." But once you are on the … [Read more...]
Antique Attraction
Like family, certain antique accessories will be similar to what we collect in our own homes. It's not often that I run across an online shop where everything feels like a long lost relative. In the case of Alhambra (Antiques), it's like having an affluent grandmother. They use the parenthesis because for the Granda family it's not just about antiques but style, art and … [Read more...]
Informal Picture Wall
How I created an informal picture wall with 14 pieces for my daughter's new living room. Our youngest daughter bought a house over a year ago. Built in the mid-90's, it hasn't been updated. Needless to say, there has been a lot to do to bring it up-to-date while filling the wants and needs of a young adult, including a living room renovation with a picture wall as the focal … [Read more...]
Staging Vintage Collections
Looking for a unique way to display your vintage collections? Grouped together, vintage collections of unique objects can be transformed from interesting to attention-grabbing. Whether your collections are quirky, sentimental, textural or simply color-driven, here’s a few display (and mounting) ideas that are easy to replicate in a home workshop. Vintage 1940's childrens … [Read more...]
Retro Home Decor
Vintage collectibles add personality and history to a room. Writing a few posts each week, exactly how hard can it be. Let me tell ya, sometimes it can be hard to find a website, an item or a subject I believe will grab the attention of our savvy readers. Then I ran across Three Potato Four. As I clicked through the unique merchandise, I found myself asking, “Do you really … [Read more...]
Vintage Bus Scrolls
Mostly black and white vintage bus scrolls are now used as art for walls and furniture. Vintage graphics, including bus scrolls, are one my favorite forms of art. Advertising, postcards, labels, I’ve collected, framed and decorated with them for years. It wasn’t until I was browsing through one of my favorite blogs that I discovered bus scrolls. Antique dealer and fellow … [Read more...]