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Decorating an Office with Old World Charm

by Tazim Damji

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I've always loved the look of those dusty old offices you see in moves—the ones with old leather chairs, architect stools and drafting tables, lots of drawered cabinets, and gorgeous vintage lamps of all kinds. Those offices make me think of Indiana Jones movies. To get the look (minus the dust), check out the ideas and inspiring photos below: Photo from TheDesignerPad These vintage-looking lamps are a nice touch, and an easy way to add some old-world charm to an otherwise modern home ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tagged With: inspired, office, vintage

Creating Modern Country Décor

by Tazim Damji

Whether you call it rustic-modern or modern-country, this style of décor evokes a certain feeling. This style shows that one enjoys living in and keeping up with current style trends yet has an appreciation for vintage and classic elements of design. If you're updating the look of an older home that has, for instance, lots of pine flooring, baseboards, etc. you'll want to try and update the look with more modern pieces, so as not end up with a dated feel. Pictures via EHomeE Elements ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tagged With: best, inspired, kitchens, living room, vintage

NeoVictorian Gothic Steampunk Handmade Jewelry From Poison Garden

by Tazim Damji

A collaboration of 3 artists with a passion for Victorian style handmade and vintage accessories, Poison Garden's Etsy shop offers home decor, and both beaded and ribbon jewelry. Melissa, Crystal, and Suzette are friends based in Lafayette, Indiana. Here are a few examples of products from Poison Garden that I think you might like to check out: The Queen of Hearts Choker ($20) Layered Ribbon Bracelet ($8) "Here at Poison Garden, we love Alice in Wonderland and you can see this in ...

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Filed Under: Handmade Tagged With: feature, handmade, jewelry, personal accessories, studio, vintage

The White Cabinet Vintage Fashion Notecards Review

by Tazim Damji

Gorgeous illustrations of women clad in beautiful vintage dress, that is what is offered for sale at The White Cabinet. These illustrations are available in gicleé prints and notecards.  Soon there will be wallpaper available, too! About the fashion illustrations on offer at The White Cabinet: From the 1940's to the 1960's Hilda Glasgow was one of the top fashion illustrators in the industry. She was also my mother. As a woman ahead of her time, born in 1913, graduating from Pratt Institute in ...

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Filed Under: Handmade Tagged With: gifts for mom, housewarming gift ideas, review, stationery, valentines day gift ideas, vintage

Inspired Displays – Vintage and Ephemera

by Tazim Damji

This one is great - old door knockers used for keys, glasses. . . . ...

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Filed Under: Handmade, Interior Design Tagged With: displays, inspired, vintage

Sally Jane Vintage Blog

by Tazim Damji

I used to buy vintage clothing all the time in Calgary, but here in Vancouver I haven't in years. Why? Well, for one - I worry about bed-bugs,and two - vintage clothing is horribly overpriced here, and I just can't afford it! When I can afford to buy vintage again, I'd love to have clothes like the ones that are featured on the blog Sally Jane Vintage. Apart from the great vintage finds she posts on the blog, 'Sally Jane' also posts pictures of herself. These pictures are my favorite part of ...

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Filed Under: Handmade Tagged With: blogs, fashion, vintage

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