Vintage chic home decor blog and interior design ideas
Vintage beauty and modern function definitely work well together in the form of the apothecary cabinet. These handy compartmentalized units offer a multitude of storage for small to mid-size objects that you want to keep out of sight. Originally designed for a retail environment, they can vary in size from tabletop to full wall installations. The word apothecary is derived from apotheca, meaning a place [...]
The story about my floor lamp makeover all started back in December. I had decided to repaint my living room walls because, although aubergine is a wonderful color, after six years of it on the walls the room was beginning to close in on me. Once I had committed to a light, but nearly white “cool gray” paint color I realized that all my furniture [...]
As the Christmas holiday draws near and the presents are resting quietly underneath the tree, I now have a moment to sit back and reflect on this tradition of gift giving and sharing. The past couple of years have been economically hard for most people I know and many of us have been forced to redefine our lives and seek for more meaning. I’m reminded [...]
This holiday weekend I’ve made it my goal to do some antique and flea market shopping. I’ve got the family on board and we’re going to make a day of it. Though we’ve been to a few in our area, we’ll be heading west to some unfamiliar towns and markets. Flea market shopping can be a bit overwhelming and I need to be prepared so [...]