Maybe it's because I've been catching up on season five of Mad Men, or maybe it's because I have a few pieces of furniture in our place that are vintage (kind of like the pieces in picture below), but I'm really drawn to the Vintage Modern looks from Schoolhouse Electric and Supply Co. ...
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Spotted: Antique Market Booth at Vancouver Home & Design Show
One of the highlights of the Vancouver Home and Design Show was the Antique Market booth. I could see these pieces being used in a contemporary setting, because of the clean lines and the Restoration Hardware look. ...
Clearly Contacts #EyeLook4 ReThink Breast Cancer Campaign
I love acquiring new glasses to wear, and happily accepted the pair in the photo below from Clearly Contacts—but this post is more than just about my happiness at adding another pair of glasses to my collection. Clearlycontacts.ca is teaming up with Rethink Breast Cancer this October to encourage Canadians to look for early signs of breast cancer. When caught in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate for women ages 20-39 is almost 90 per cent. ...
Restoration Hardware New Fall Source Book
I love stores that have lookbooks or sourcebooks available on their webpage, to incite interest and inspiration. Restoration Hardware's new fall sourcebook features a lot of what they do best—industrial/vintage chic. I appreciate the cold metal/rusted metal look of many of their pieces, mixed in with classicly comfy sofas other furnishings. ...
Retro 1970s Products from MoMa
We're talking about setting up home offices and getting organized for the new fall season this month. While the practical things such as pens, desks and organizational elements are all important, don't forget to populate your home office with a few more fun products. MoMa (Museum of Modern Art) Store has reintroduced some products from the 1970s again this season. ...
Soda Shoppe Kitchen
Ah, the simplicity and whimsy of a soda shoppe - all the silver metal finishes, stripes and old-fashioned 50s style details. via The Kitchn Either of these Restoration Hardware Ceiling fixtures would work well These treats on a buffet would be a nice added touch! Via Hostess with the Mostess Blog Lovely shade of blue barstool via bars and booths And of course you need a soda making machine: I wouldn't mind having this one from Soda Stream ...