Tuesday, June 23, 2009

I like it when it's old

I am giving you an unauthorized peak at a friend's home - so keep quiet and look quickly, will ya? I love her entire home - most of which she remodeled herself. Oh, she had help - but this gal can pull out the house innards, scrap off the paint, and then recreate the space into a heavenly place to inhabit. She can then sew the curtains for a finishing touch.

Everywhere you look in the kitchen are prime examples of the best of the past. My friend not only collects vintage, she lives it.

The haphazard stacking of Pyrex bowls is like a corner dream of color. I like to hang out in the kitchen. Lots of good food gets made there. It smells good. I feel at home.



Flowers get treated to an old tin can pitcher in lieu of a vase. I am thankful whenever I have a chance to go and spend time at the this yesteryear cottage. Scrolling back to catch the best of what has already gone and reliving it once again.
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11 comments:

  1. Oh, I wish I had that kind of flair when decorating... Loved that chocolate cake, too, from your previous post! I bet it was delicious!! :) Silke

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  2. I just saw your post and love it.
    i Like chocolate and cakes aswell - chocolate cake sounds fantastic --- Lots of Love Gabi
    Germany

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  3. Very cute! :) You know you are an awesome photographer :) The pictures are just beautiful! I'm sure your friend probably feels they do justice :)

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  4. oh where have all the pistachio green gone? (yeah I know.. i miss spelled, i'm a swede, that's my only defence :) Its all gone, and its a shame. but its all gorgeouse and thank you for sharing it with the rest of us (stuck in rented houses with white worn plastic kitchen ware, a'la 80.. the unexiting 80's it sux at times to be an ex-pat :)

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  5. Yes, this is my kinda house!! I feel at home just from the pix :D

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  6. Beautiful home indeed. I admire your friend's decoration sense and style. Glad to have come across your pretty blog btw :)

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  7. The tootfairy is still AWOL.. and i've just gotten a look at your creations on the webshop (inducing more toothace because of cutness factor).. I'm going to curl up and die if I cant get that little cupcake hat for future (dont have any yet) sproggs. Its gorgeouse. More stuff, more pixies!

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  8. What a lovely kitchen - I like the vintage colours - that green-blue and the mustardy yellows.

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  9. Can you please tell your friend I'm ready to move in whenever she likes? I promise to cook delicious goodies in thanks for being surrounded by so much gorgeousness.

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  10. this is like a vintage version of better homes and gardens.. vintage stuff has soul, I reckon.

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