It's coming on Springtime and the perfect opportunity to grab a glimpse of the "Studio". I enjoy sharing my "quirky", vintage and repurposed style! In my world, each and every piece has a story... Each and every piece belongs. They all make up our "Warehouse Chic" style. Here is the story behind some of my favorite finds.
First, the vintage dining room table... an old, industrial, wooden table with glass inserts. I adore it because the reflection off the glass brings light into an otherwise dark corner of our home. This table lived out its former years as a display piece in a little shop in Dekalb Illinois. I knew when I saw it, it would be perfect for this spot!
Lube barrels become side tables, cast offs from an old trucking company.
Below, collections of milk glass vases filled with flowers.
Believe it or not,
The tool caddy and electrical supply box were found at different flea markets in different states!
My husband is a toolmaker by trade, I picked them up in our travels, as a nod to him!
They house more of my vintage milkglass collection.
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My crazy, colorful, original oil paintings inspired by places I've been
and things I love.
An old carriage foothold acts as a mini canvas holder, and an old root
from an ancient fallen tree, deep in the Rocky Mountains... polished and mounted
is a special gift from an artist and friend.
Above, Colored pencils used in my artwork
and
Vintage bakelite knitting needles and colorful yarn
below.
Metal film canisters from the 70's and postcards of the railroad, remind me of my Dad!
The kitchen is filled with light and color, I enjoy collecting vintage artwork by unknown artists.
The painting below was done in the 1930s it is happy in my kitchen!
On the counter, the fruit bowl is one of my favorite things!
It was well used and repaired after cracking many years ago, with old metal pieces.
I imagine them from an old barn, shed or warehouse!
I can't help but think about the hands that took the time to repair it.
It was well used and repaired after cracking many years ago, with old metal pieces.
I imagine them from an old barn, shed or warehouse!
I can't help but think about the hands that took the time to repair it.
"Keep your sunny side up"...hangs in the window
while an artist's rendition, in glass, of a sunrise
sits on the window sill above the kitchen sink.
Mirrors added to vintage saucers bring a sparkle of light to the arched doorway.
Cabinets adorned with colorful glass and Fiestaware, both old and new.
Below, some words to live by!
I don't know about you... but,
In my home, they ring true!
I love collecting and I love sharing the stories behind the collections...
What do you collect?
Share a link below in the comment area with a photo of your space and the story behind your shot!