Friday, January 8, 2010

Industrial By Design





I have long been a fan of industrial antiques and fittings so was amused that someone noticed that the benches in my kitchen in the Seafarers Cottage #1 were a bit industrial.
One person who has done a nice job decorating a country house, avoiding the twee by using some well placed industrial pieces is Lyn Gardener, with her White House in Daylesford.
Industrial-inspired homewares are popping up everywhere, I only hope they don't become too cliche!
I have started stocking some industrial pieces at the shop. It began when I put an old pair of iron  gates and some ornate bath feet by the counter. Not long after an artistic lady from the Blue Mountains lay-byed the gates and about 6 other people have wanted them since.

Some of the great things coming to the shop I will put up on the blog soon:
An American claw-foot bath
a Victorian garden gate in red and cream
Blue iron driveway gates with hearts
A giant lab sink (that is a struggle for 2 men to carry!)
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10 comments:

  1. Parisienne Farmhouse ChicJanuary 9, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    I too Love this look, and have been implementing it in my own home little by little. Nice Post!
    ~jen

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  2. jules @ The Diversion ProjectJanuary 10, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    I read the article on Lyn Gardiners country house - just lovely, and you're right she has done the vintage industrial look really well - as always!

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  3. carla rothbergJanuary 12, 2010 at 3:39 AM

    this is just beautiful. i love the true blend of styles together - all the pieces fit beautifully.

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  4. Killara girlJanuary 13, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    Hi just another Aussie dropping in. admiring your blog...love these pics. I just posted some pics from Toast...household stuff which would fit perfectly here.

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  5. LindaJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    I have been a big fan of Lyn's Daylesford cottage for some time and have a burning desire to purchase those delightful retro, parker, eames style dining chairs...Yum...also thought I would mention how truly inspirational your blog is...Cant get enough...All the best, Linda

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  6. The Blushing HostessJanuary 14, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    That bathroom is absolutely to die for...

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  7. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:58 AM

    I LOVE all of the idustrial flourishes...particularly the lighting!

    Fun blog!

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  8. Pineapple VillaJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Hi Catherine, have just discovered your blog. It's great ! I do love the industrial touches too. Am off now to read the rest of your blog that i have missed out on and will add you to my favourites. thanks, Mel xxx

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  9. Pineapple VillaJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Hi again - Catherine i cant get any of the links to work to your beach house or Sydney house. Is the website down or is it me? thanks, Mel xx

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  10. catherine shieldsJanuary 26, 2010 at 3:51 AM

    Mel try again there was a problem but its fixed now.

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