Updated Vintage Accessories: For You?

Updated Vintage Accessories: For You?

I'm definitely having a "thing" with this vintage modern look...

not sure what it is, but I want it!  I want to put it in someone's

house...now!  Mine?  Hmmmm.... I'm trying to integrate some pieces

and do seem to be getting away with it.

Friday, I stopped by my favorite art gallery, La Montage, and visited 

with sweet Gaylynn and Kelly.

I'm always drawn to the unique gift items they have scattered
among the gorgeous art pieces. 

Here are a few:

The Queen and King will demand attention on your favorite buffet piece or counter-

This artist can also create these pieces using your vintage photographs-

way more interesting than just a frame!

These were my favorites- was it the bird? the blue? the jewelry? the cream?... or the finials?

I took a few peeks at the egg plaque on the left... I need it-

To further my fetish, I took a look over at Etsy to see if I could

find more of this look- and I scored!

How easy is this? You can buy all the 

pieces for $150!

Why not spruce up your light switch cover?  Wait- $5?

Adored these candlesticks as well-
Yes- $5.00 for the pair

Cruised some new blogs and found this sweet framed

nest from  The Pink Peony of Le Jardin

Back to Etsy and saw these crafty burlap tags...

Are you ready for an updated Shabby Chic look in your home?

I'm inspired and ready to provide it for you!

Until next time,

Monday, May 16, 2011 Comments: 3

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Install on the Wall!

Install on the Wall!

You may never see me without my camera.  Most likely because I never know what will inspire me

and my hands are usually too full... so I snap instead! 

Here's another great find at the Dallas World Trade Center for you! 

Maybe you are not into yellow statues... BUT

what you may be able to use is the idea of the wall grouping from Ambari.

I am a fan of a bit of the "unexpected" and it is easy to accomplish!  The idea is not to have a single

piece of art hanging in every space but to vary them around the room... perhaps a grouping

of smaller items on one wall, a large piece over the mantle and pieces stacked vertically on another. 

Switch it up!

First of all... love the color combo, but check out the impact that the silver squares

have on the space.  Number one, you cover a lot of ground and two, the look can be

achieved inexpensively!  If you are brave, head to Home Depot for some spray paint and

 foam board (or metal sheeting if you dare) and viola! 

A grouping to die for!

  Another look I love... certainly because it is different! A muralist completed the look by painted

the branches but you can group these flowers together for a big impact as well!

Here's a favorite that I installed a few years ago using plates from Global Views

Inspiration to get your collections out of the attic and hang them on the wall!

Mirrors are a great to use in this application

Take advantage of vertical space always!!!  On the right, simple prints framed alike- you can do that!

In a craft room? Teen room? How about framed album covers for the media room?

Golf calendar pages for the study? It goes on and on!

Just remember when installing for "this look", it has a gallery effect so you want less space in

between each piece to get that WOW Factor!

**Leave me a comment below of your most unusual wall collection. I will share the posts

so you can have more great ideas for your hidden treasures:)

Until next time,

Traci

Images via** Domino magazine, Lonny and Moi

Thursday, August 26, 2010 Comments: 0

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