Meg Ryan's Beach Home

Compliments of Elle Decor (which might be my next magazine subscription)- Here are some photo's of Meg Ryan's amazing beach home on Martha's Vinyard. You will drool over the vintage lighting, blue stone counters and shelves, reclaimed wood, white backgrounds and dark wood floors. The post-and-beam home was actually built more than a decade earlier in England, where the parts were collapsed into a puzzle like kit and barged across the ocean to be reassembled on-site! She thought the raw wood made the interior very dark and cavernous so she covered it with white paint. I am so jealous of the vintage "FLOWERS" sign hanging in the dining room which had birds nests in it when she picked it up. The bedrooms have roman numerals on the doors to identify guest rooms. Boy, do I wish I was a guest at this peaceful retreat!

Vintage Dictionary

I've been trying to "vintage" up my walls for a while! Little Bluebird Studio's have given the vintage dictionary pages you'll find here a "new life". The words of the page to show through the illustration... making each one a unique piece of art. Another great find on etsy....

Dramatic Transformations

It's Friday! I woke up this morning thinking, "thank god this week is almost over!" This led me to reflect on my crazy week of constant phone calls at work and two new brides inquiring about invitations and remember that I was actually thinking clearly on Monday morning. Friday's are spent getting rid of all the clutter that built up during the week so I can get up again on Monday and breathe clearly! Maybe when I'm older I will learn how to stay positive throughout the week but until then my sanity will keep going through a dramatic transformation from Monday to Friday. Speaking of dramatic transformations, I would like to highlight some of the "before and afters" I have seen lately. It always blows my mind what you can come up with if you put a little TLC into something. Sherry and John at young house love have performed some dramatic transformations- here are some that blew my mind! Enjoy!

Before- a dark narrow room

After- a place to feel good!

Before- there are no words for this :)

After- amazing and bright kitchen

Before- dated white entrance

After- sunwashed living room!

Before- outdated red brick fireplace

After- fresh whitewashed dining/living room!Before- $20 craigslist find

After- nursery dresser

Vintage Bazaar

I just found out there is a vintage bazaar in Lincoln Square tomorrow! Hello old type, dusty bottles, vintage posters and real wood furniture! The entry is free and they have a cash bar for drinks (alcoholic or not) and snacks. Here's a little sneak peak!

Just some things I am admiring...

Just checking out Anthropologie's amazing furniture collection...
Perch Barstool

Lever & Lumber Table

Illusorio Console

Ordinal Dresser

Salvage One

I have been feeling very thrifty lately and want to work with my hands to create something new from something old! I found Salvage One which saves architectural elements from the wrecking ball. "We have been helping our customers breathe new life into salvaged materials for nearly 30 years. We aim to take salvage further by working with you to add creativity and style to your space. I am going to try and get down to their space this week to find some thrifty stuff! Look at a few of the things they have...
Antique Plywood and cast iron church seats

A LARGE industrial work table

a refinished pallate coffee table

metal storage rack w/ wire baskets

Inspired by the Clawfoot Tub

I have been drawn to vintage bathroom images lately...

Here is one where they painted the bottom of the tub and sink to match the wall color. It brings a little modern flair to the room.

Keep it simple w/ soft whites and an old bench.

I love the chandelier in this image. They completed the rustic vintage look w/ tin ceiling tiles on the wall and metal sitting chair next to the tub.

In with the old...

We have a picture wall in our apartment that I have been wanting to give a little "vintage" flair. I found these images on Etsy that are inspiring me to move forward with the project.

The Mechanical Stag Etsy shop has some great vintage items that I would love mix in with our personal family photos...
Vintage Brass Door Knocker

Vintage Garden Tools
Antique Camera
Vintage Wooden Oar

I'm blown away...

By this vintage Westinghouse fan on The Vintage Modern Girl's etsy shop.

Died & Gone to Vintage Heaven

Where did fossil go? As a kid, I remember every skate shop or buckle store carrying fossil watches. I thought they were non-existent any more. But i received the new catalog in the mail only to find the CUTEST vintage shoe collection, great leather hand bags and of course, the go to watch. Check out the shoes I am dying for...