Study the Thirties way
June 27, 2010 by Lena · Leave a Comment
The Thirties was an era of stylish, sophisticated clothes as the decadence of the Twenties flappers gave way to a more sombre era. Likewise, with interiors, the art deco flamboyance of Twenties design developed into a more elegant style. Nell Darby has a comprehensive guide to introducing some Thirties elegance to your study area.
Raise your glasses: A guide to vintage glassware
June 17, 2010 by Admin · 3 Comments
Do you know your snifter from your highball? Vintage drinkers certainly made having a tipple into a delicious art form through an appreciation of the importance of drinking from the correct glass. Today’s rushed lifestyle however, sees many of us guilty of swashing our sherry out of shot glasses, and glugging our grog out of beakers. So if you’d like to put a little more couth into your cocktail and recapture some of the elegance of entertaining, Tara Gardner has this handy guide to glassware – a must-read for all discerning drinkers.
Retro coffee tables
Coffee tables – the forgotten furniture of the home interior world, the final resting place of that coffee table book we never bothered to read. For years we’ve rested our feet, spilt our coffee, and dumped colour supplements on our coffee tables without so much as a thought for their appearance. And in fact, with the uninspiring range of modern coffee tables, it’s hardly surprising! So next time you put down your coffee cup, think about the huge range of stylish vintage choices just begging for a good home!
Give your kitchen a Fifties diner twist
May 15, 2010 by Lena · 2 Comments
The Fifties – the era of drive-in movies, classic American diners and modern living. It was an innovative age whose distinctive interiors style lends itself well to contemporary kitchens. Add a touch of the Fifties American diner and your kitchen will still look modern, but with an individual twist. Nell Darby explores how to give your kitchen a little American Fifties flair.
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Florence & Florence – new online shop for vintage home style
Christine Florence has spent her life expertly re-loving second-hand items – her home is a haven for once abandoned treasures. Her daughter Annie Florence shares her passion but (being slightly impatient) realised she wanted the look for her home, now. So together they set up Florence & Florence, a new online shop for one-of-a-kind vintage home style.
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Get a Twenties bathroom and bathe like a flapper
April 25, 2010 by Lena · 4 Comments
Vintage style isn’t just for your living rooms. Why not revamp your bathroom, flapper style, and create a glamorous haven from the modern world? The art deco style of the Twenties lends itself to modern bathrooms incredibly easily. Art deco and modernism are based on notions of glamour and sophistication, using shiny materials such as mirrors, chrome and glass. Nell Darby looks at un-modernising your bathroom.
The power of the written word: how to use vintage newspapers as decoration
Old newspapers, cartoons and public notices are a chic and easy way of adding a bit of vintage style to your home. Once framed, they can evoke different eras and even re-tell the stories of past decades. Nell Darby has some ideas on how to decorate using the written word.
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Get Sixties décor inspiration from classic apartments in film
April 14, 2010 by Admin · 4 Comments
Do you get house envy when you visit a friend’s home for the first time? We’ve all gone positively green over the gorgeous pieces our friends seem to pick up from flea markets in Berlin, and each of us quietly weeps inside at the words “It’s just something I found by the side of the road”. And sometimes even watching films can make you drool with jealousy over the stunning décor. Katerina Vasiliou picks six to-die-for celluloid Sixties apartments that could provide just the inspiration you’ve been looking for to entice a little house envy out of your guests.
Five vintage home deco key pieces to get the neighbours talking
March 20, 2010 by Admin · Leave a Comment
Give your living space a new lease of life, revitalise your rooms, and wake-up your walls by selecting a stand-out signature vintage piece for your home. Tara Gardner finds five key pieces to inspire you and get the neighbours talking. Read more
Tips and tricks for living and decorating with a non-vintage guy
March 10, 2010 by Lena · Leave a Comment
Co-habiting with a partner who doesn’t think living in an atomic era house is something to aspire to can be difficult. Angel Cutsforth knows the reality of life with a non-vintage guy all too well. Here she shares her best tips and tricks on how to come to a compromise when living and decorating with your non-vintage partner.
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