Pretty. Quirky. » This ain't your mama's vintage

I remain frustrated at how easily painted furniture chips and scratches, no matter what top coating I put on it. If I put something in my booth to sell, I want it to be of the highest quality possible. I’m intrigued by this Benjamin Moore paint — Cabinet Coat. If it’s tough enough for cabinets, […]

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Beautiful use of vintage red stamps. You could really do a gorgeous project with these. Ooooooh, scroll down to the mirror with words on it. Done with stickers! The possibilities are endless, what with all the decals that are out there. This could totally justify my constant obsessive purchase of vintage mirrors! Such a great idea for vintage […]

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There is much to love about these photos: the tripod-turned-lamp, the triptych of framed vintage maps, and the green enamel clock. I saw a vintage file cabinet like this one (not the cool green color, though that could have been quickly remedied) at an estate sale I was at a couple of weekends ago. Why didn’t I […]

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I’m probably late to this party, but have you guys seen houzz.com? A HUGE collection of interior photos to use for ideas and inspiration. I did a search for “vintage”…I will see you in March, when I MIGHT have finished going through all of the photos. Very cool resource. traditional dining room design by chicago […]

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I check in with Timeless Vixen on Etsy about once every two weeks. Check out these photos of dresses that are currently for sale in her shop. Buy this dress here. I can’t imagine a more lovely life. Travelling around, digging into people’s attics and basements (at least that’s how I picture it), and rescuing […]

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