The painting’s lavender, gray and chartreuse color scheme is mimicked throughout the room. The velvet accent pillows have an aqua trim for a fun pop of color. (Photo: Kelley Motschenbacher)

Designer Secrets to Cohesive Flea Market Decor

Suppose you’ve scored a colorful Roseville vase, an antique painting and yards of burlap during recent trips to the fleas. The big challenge now? Unifying all your treasures to create a cohesive look—and for flea … Continue reading →

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Eames on the Enterprise: The 1960s Interior Design of Star Trek

Part World War II fighter plane and part sleek Swedish office, the Starship Enterprise isn’t just an icon of American pop culture, but also of 1960s interior design. This paragon of midcentury modern design was the brainchild … Continue reading →

Vintage music books create an additional layer of interest on the piano. Most of them came from J. Hill Designs. (Photo: Melinda Ortley)

Texas Elegance: Refurbished Home Design, Part 2

“I wanted my home to be a peaceful and welcoming refuge,” says Angie Cavalier, whose elegant, white-on-white home in McKinney, Texas, is an exemplary of refurbished home design. “As far as decorating goes, I am … Continue reading →

The bookshelf and bench under the windows in the living room are built in. “It was one of the things that I knew I wanted when we started designing the house,” Angie says. “It was a unique way to get bookshelves into a room without using up tons of wall and window space.” (Photo: Melinda Ortley)

Texas Elegance: Refurbished Home Design, Part 1

When Angie Cavalier and her husband couldn’t find a house to suit their family’s needs and love for refurbished home design, they built one instead. “After searching for about a year for an older home … Continue reading →

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Decorating a Vintage Farmhouse with Flea Market Finds

Walk into any modern décor shop and you’ll find dozens of new items that are artificially designed to have a vintage appearance. However, you won’t find any of those products in this 100-year-old farmhouse outside … Continue reading →

For a cohesive look, Jeanne suggests thrifting a vintage painting, “extracting colors that are in that piece and finding other colors that will work harmoniously together.” In this space, Jeanne stuck with a vintage floral motif. (Photo: Christine Dirkschneider Ballard)

9 Steps to Environmentally Friendly Vintage Style

Think you’re powerless to save the Earth? Think again. When you salvage a sofa, you save it from going into a landfill. That’s the strategy “indie redesigner” Jeanne Connolly of Vintage Renewal has taken in her quest … Continue reading →

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How to Decorate with White Ware

This timeless classic fits into any style. All it takes is a little inspiration and a few simple ideas.     White. It’s described in many ways: simple, elegant, clean, chic. Those uninspired by its … Continue reading →

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Get the Look: Roger Sterling’s Black & White MCM Office

We were so excited to see Mad Men return this past weekend for its sixth season. We’re even more excited to see the vintage mid-century modern décor inspirations that await us. This season, Mad Men‘s … Continue reading →

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Decor Ideas from French Larkspur

The moment you walk into Tracey Leber’s home, you’re immediately impressed by her innate sense of style. She has the ability to mix furniture from a wide variety of time periods, making them look as if … Continue reading →

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DIY St. Patrick’s Day Decor: Cornhusk Doll, Part 2

Did you start our cornhusk doll project for St. Patrick’s Day? If you did and your doll has completely dried, you’re ready to create her hair, her hat and her basket of flowers. Read on … Continue reading →