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Vintage Modern Inspired by Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.

by Tazim Damji

schoolhouse chairs

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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Filed Under: Interior Design Tagged With: retro, vintage

Spotted: Antique Market Booth at Vancouver Home & Design Show

by Tazim Damji

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.  ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tagged With: furniture, retro, store, Vancouver

Clearly Contacts #EyeLook4 ReThink Breast Cancer Campaign

by Tazim Damji

tazim clearly contacts breast cancer awareness

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. ...

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Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: community, glasses, retro

Restoration Hardware New Fall Source Book

by Tazim Damji

restoration hardware

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.  ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tagged With: fall, furniture, retro

Retro 1970s Products from MoMa

by Tazim Damji

cuboluce

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.  ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tagged With: 1970s, desk accessories, nicknacks, office, retro

Soda Shoppe Kitchen

by Tazim Damji

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   ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design, Kitchen Tagged With: inspired, retro

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Being Tazim Blog Vancouver Canada Lifestyle BlogI'm Tazim, a 40-year-old Vancouverite who is passionate about adventure, learning new things, and making connections. Content on Being Tazim ranges from smart ideas for plant-based cooking and baking to ways to enjoy life's experiences, to inspiration and information on attractions and travel destinations near and far. Read the full story here.

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