vintage

my affair with vintage has been lifelong. i've always loved old things, imperfect pieces of furniture, anything sparkly with a story. i've tried to incorporate the old with the new in our home.



matilda with an old, loved bunny from our beloved mary.

i hope that matilda will inherit the same love for the old that both sam and i have. he favors military paraphernalia, while i prefer baubles. apples oranges.



all of these pieces have some sort of story, although some are only "vintage-inspired."



christmas is slowly making its way in to our home. isn't he delightful?? i found him at one of my favorite stores.



one of my newest treasures is this metal basket perfect for housing some of my crafty things.



matilda's winter coat, a purchase made by grammy before she was even conceived. i just love it.



i dream of owning a store that sells only vintage school supplies. i love them that much. this is sam's chicken. i wanted a lovely list of milk and eggs. here's to keeping it real. that old piggy bank was a gift from sam's father to his mother when they were engaged. they had to fill it up before they got married. isn't that sweet?



above most things i love vintage items for children. how great is this babar alphabet with yellow metal frame? this was a birthday gift to matilda from brittany. it's a treasure. there is also a collection of vintage ceramic wall hangings from jessica and her mama, and a collection of old band-aid tins from sam's parent's house.



i'm getting in to making ornaments. here's my first...

where are your go-to places for vintage treasures?

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Current Obsession: School house design

originally when i started decorating matilda's nursery, i began with a schoolhouse theme. it evolved in to it's own room, the theme getting lost in my wanting to include everything little thing that made me happy and felt like love to envelope my little til. i still love love school house elements and will one day incorporate them in some way. sam refuses to paint the office, but since we may be retiring here i may have to get him to change his tune...




{a merry mishap}

love these chairs.



{black dog salvadge}

to light the space...er office.



{poetic home}

the roll down maps are dripping with history and warmth. i love them. so jealous britt!



{14 feet}

and of course no school house would be complete without a chalkboard. love this frameless design.



{apartment therapy}


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Etsy favorite: Whimseys Vintage

Dear vintage lovers,

A lovely family friend, Nancy, has a fabulous shop on etsy. Whimseys Vintage has quite a few things that my retro-loving heart is pining for...

Let's start with this amazing petal adorned shower cap. I'd be tempted to wear this as a hat, how glamorous.



$18

This vintage owl planter would look picture perfect with some succulents nested in there.



$30

Ok, let me say that I don't really want to post these out of fear that someone will snatch them up, but can't say I'd blame you!



$45

Go have a peek...


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Vintage Delivery Trucks

Lately I've been obsessed with the milk man, diaper services, and grocery trucks. I love the idea of glass bottles of milk greeting me on my doorstep. A very Leave it to Beaver sort of living. Home delivery makes me really happy. I'm just feeling sentimental.

















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Just like old

If you are interested in new appliances with a vintage appeal, I've scoured the web just for you. I love anything with a retro feel, but I also love knowing that my appliances atleast start clean and new.

Ever since my Aunt Kimberly turned me on to Elmira Stove Works, I still fantasize about owning one of these retro stoves or refrigerators



Only thing is they'll set you back about $4000 a piece!

Elmira Stove Works

These espresso makers would jazz up any makeshift corner bistro!



Target.com

I love this coffee maker by Hamilton Beach. The creamy banana color is so fun, no need to just go with stainless steel.



Cooking.com

This series also has a blender. Here it is in classic 50's red.


Parker's Pantry

Everyone should own a Kitchenaid Mixer in a crazy color. They will inspire you to try out that new cookie recipe you saw in a magazine. You will feel a bit like Martha herself!


Macys.com

Although, Sam would probable not appreciate this one as much, despite his love of all things vintage, I couldn't resist the idea of a pink toaster. However, it does come in other colors!



JCPenny.com

Presto!


Retrorenovation.com

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