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Paper Wreaths

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 07:08:43 +0000

Wreaths are evocative of the winter holidays. They make doors more welcoming and dress up walls and mantles. I have become intrigued with the delicate paper wreaths that I have been seeing. They reflect the beauty and fleeting nature of this festive season. They would also make a fun craft project!

Tis the Season Paper Wreath from Haru. $75

Upcycled magazine wreath from SimplyPutForTheHome. $33

Velkommen Swedish Cottage Wreath wvintage paper from SimpleJoysPaperie$65

Vintage paper christmas tree wreath with sheet music from WhiteSerenade. $65

Vintage paper wreath two birds and a heart sheet music from WhiteSerenade. $32

Mid-Century for the Holidays – For the Home

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:37:28 +0000

Mid-century inspired gifts for this holiday season. Click on the photo to go directly to the Etsy seller.

2010 Mid-century modern calendar. From pspapergoods. $15

Aren’t you sweet to get this for me, Vintage Laurel mushroom lamp in yellow. From beggarsandchoosers. $299

Grandma Moses pillow. From AppelJar. $18.50

Set of 3 original paintings on Elm. From Focuslineart. $64.99

Vintage enameled casserole pot. From dkgeneralstore. $25

Vintage Haeger Art Pottery candle holder. From susantique. $19

Mid-Century for the Holidays – For the Lady

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:17:24 +0000

Holiday gift ideas for the Mid-Century loving lady in your life. Even if that’s you! Click on the photos to go directly to the seller.

Beautiful vintage Modernist copper necklace from INDEX. $85

How about a Buttercream Rockabilly Jetson Barkcloth shoulder bag From AtomicLivin$65

How about a chair to park her fabulous self in Lily armchair. From hazelandhunter. $299

Maybe some bird art by FourcrowsArt $20 each.

Maybe some bird art by FourcrowsArt $20 each2.

Or a nice vintage barkcloth pillow from MidCenturyModern (Etsy). $48.50

Perhaps something more modern. Accent pillow. $40

2010 Calendars

admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:38:13 +0000

Have you picked up a 2010 calendar yet? If you’re like me you forget until January when the choices are down to LOL kittehs and rainbows. Well, not this year! Here is a cool selection for your mod self. Enjoy!

Chalkboard calendar from somethingshidinghere. $30

Fabric and paper calendar from paperandstitch. $18

Geese! Cats! Penguins! Neat. From carvingmyinitials. $25

Hand drawn calendar from 1canoe2.

Here's a cat calendar I would be happy to display. From ave9river. $12

Perpetual wall calendar from littlebrownpen. $49

Small desk calendar from 3SistersLove. $20

Tidal wave calendar from oddballpress. Just $8

Christmas Decorating

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:48:30 +0000

A friend of mine is extremely talented at organizing artwork and tablescapes. I was able to snap some photos to share as he was getting ready for his annual holiday party. Mark enjoys changing his accessories and artwork with the seasons and is an inspiration to many of us. Please enjoy this small photo essay. Happy Holidays!

A traditional nutcracker brings the holiday into the kitchen

A vintage glass man looks made out of ice

Accessories on the Dresser

Bedroom Holiday Tablescape

Black & white photos displayed in the hallway

Finnish Iittala glass

Green walls and red artwork

New & vintage B&W photos are arranged well in the hallway

Santa is watching over the chocolate.

What's the holiday without a fire

White pottery & glass invoke snow & ice

Mid-Century for the Holidays – For the Man

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:36:04 +0000

Holiday gift ideas for that Mid-Century guy in your life. Click on the photo to go directly to the seller.

European 6 piece Safety razor set. I seriously love my safety razor. Cleanest shave I’ve ever had. From ClassicShaving.com. $116.50

20″ tall Danish modern starburst sculpture. From LushPad. $85

Jefferson Golden Hour clock in 24-karat gold. From RetroVertigo. $215

How about a vintage manly-man jacket from DressThatMan? Various prices.

You know what he loves. 8×10 Photograph from A Sense of Place Photography. $28