Vintage chic home decor blog and interior design ideas
The countdown is on. Less than 24 hours until the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. So many of us will be glued to the television at unholy hours just to get a glimpse of this fairytale and wondering how we might capture a bit of it in our own lives. Royalty do certainly set many fashion and interior trends and it’s easy [...]
Soft. Distressed. Faded. Antique. Elegant. White. These words are used so often to describe the classic chic style and do capture the overall feel of this decor. We envision certain and specific images when we hear these words and that’s what makes shabby chic recognizable and familiar. But there are other important elements that make lassicc chic so interesting. Individuality. Juxtaposition. Creativity. It might seem [...]
The settee, what we might call sofa or perhaps couch here in the U.S., functions as visual and style anchor for a living or family room. In an otherwise light and bright atmosphere, a black settee adds depth, mystery, and even a bit of sensuality. Here are some vintage and vintage reproduction settees that caught my eye: This one is definitely a throne fit for [...]