Thursday, April 1, 2010

Big Vintage Weekend






Today is the start of the Easter holiday weekend and a busy time for me with guests at all the beach houses and a frantic time at the shop in Berry.
I have been sourcing lots of great vintage stuff for the shop in time for this weekend, so if you happen to be passing Berry, drop in and say hello.
People always ask me where I come across these vintage "finds" but really they are everywhere, you just need to know how to re-invent them. When I pick up old things at op shops and garage sales, sometimes they just sit in my shed for a while why I think of how they can be re-worked. Sometimes its just a coat of paint, sometimes its new fabric on a lampshade or upholstery on a footstool.
The photo here from Bed Of Flowers B&B in Holland is something I look to for inspiration. I love the use of old things and traditional floral prints mixed with bright colours.

13 comments:

  1. I LOVE this bedroom! The pop of color is divine!

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  2. Love this, particularly the acid green - so unexpected! x

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  3. I love re-worked vintage stuff. I wish that your store was closer so I could visit. Have a Happy Easter!

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  4. Sounds like a great weekend. Makes me think i should get out in my workshop for a tinker.

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  5. I'm loving your blog. Thanks so much for the visuals.

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  6. The appropriate color for Easter ;) You're right: many things are wonderful with imagination, creativity and courage.

    Greetings

    VINTAGE

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  7. The green is so beautiful. I never get tired of it!

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  8. the knowing how to reinvent them is keey and looks like you're doing a great job!!

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  9. I am completely inspired by all the beautiful greens!

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  10. Those rooms are so great! I want to change my guest room now...

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  11. The colours are lovely in this room. I would never have thought to use these bright colours to decorate a home until now.

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  12. Lovely colours..very inspiring. Do visit my blog at www.mydreamcanvas.blogspot.com

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