I got this hutch from my great Aunt Alice when she moved out of her house! l know some people are totally anti-furniture painting, but I am sure you can see tha…

I have recently become interested in vintage painted furniture, but I've heard that these items may contain lead. I have two small children. How careful do I need to be when purchasing these things?

Described and featured by Design Sponge as ”Postwar construction meets prewar charm”. Vintage charm, details and history at it´s best. Via Husligheter on Pinterest with thanks. Foto by Kelly Brown

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As you’ve probably figured out, I love an all white kitchen. It’s clean, modern, and just so easy. You’ve basically created a blank canvas for food. But sometimes you need a little pop. Whether it’s muted pastels or bright saturated hues, color can be gorgeous and add life to a kitchen. These are some of …

Last Monday, Leo and I went to the So-Lina auction and found this small cabinet. I thought it was just the right size for a jelly cupboard. So we bid $40 for it and won.

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So I discovered a blog this evening called FADED CHARM and KATHLEEN was lovely to include me in what she calls WHITE WEDNESDAY. What with t...

I wasn't sure we would get to stop here this time going through L.A., so I didn't get my hopes up. I felt a visit was optional. L.A. traffic is just crazy! But once you step through the doors, you forget all that. In fact, I practically forget to breathe. . . Just a stroll through the rooms and my head fills with inadequate superlatives. Surging inspiration. . . . A shop like no other. . . . But always with some little down to earth touches like the vintage glassware that I already own some of. Only mine never looks quite this good. . . . I think that I may have lost consciousness for a moment somewhere about here. . . What more is there to say? If you ever get a chance to float through. . . . Do. . . . Jacqueline Join me at Shabby Art Boutique~Shabbilicious Friday

Every once in awhile I like to post pictures of fun beach homes. I have a soft spot for this genre of design mostly because of its versatility. I had so much fun looking through these pictures; it gets me excited for the beach... especially in the months of January and February! I love seeing the simple and rustic to the colorful and fun! Inspiration is unlimited when it comes to the beach home!