tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27825019736219656962024-03-13T19:56:31.958-07:00found style greavesdesign vintage textile artFoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-21689461923844781432013-10-20T06:38:00.001-07:002013-10-20T15:10:07.656-07:00New York 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A very belated post on highlights from my NYC trip</div>
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last May accompanied by my eldest daughter. We stayed in an apartment on the upper east side </div>
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coincidentally rented from a woman I went to grade school </div>
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with many, many years ago!</div>
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It added an extra meaning to this 4 day jaunt- when we open up and shift our routines </div>
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there are many things to reveal & discover...</div>
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Marimekko Store</div>
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"Hungary Torn" concert at Carnegie Hall</div>
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breakfast at "The Kitchenette"</div>
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amazing store: "The Meadow" where we bought beautiful artisnal salts</div>
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store I'd always wanted to visit: "The End of History"</div>
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mid-day coffee break</div>
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waited in line for cheap seats!</div>
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walking home </div>
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amazing last day breakfast!</div>
FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-82213936393834925582013-03-08T13:40:00.004-08:002013-10-20T15:11:29.675-07:00My 2 Florida Vintage Purchases<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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During the first week of my month long stay in Palm Beach, Florida, I attended the monthly West Palm Beach Vintage/Antiques Fair. There were well over 1,000 vendors present, in both indoor and outdoor locations. Quite massive indeed. I spent 4 hours there, checking out each and every seller's wares. I must say, most of the items were either not my thing (too 'granny'), too expensive (what's the fun in that), or too large to even consider lugging home to Canada.</div>
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Here are some photos of what caught my eye but were not practical to purchase, obviously. In my next post I will reveal the 2 minor but lovely treasures I DID end up purchasing.</div>
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3 stools from the NY School of Art & Design circa 1950- $95. each</div>
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the OLIVER Standard Visible Writer- $250.</div>
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Cathrineholm at non-bargain prices</div>
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Stunning Vintage Buttons at non-bargain prices</div>
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Vintage Posters</div>
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Rare 7 piece Salterini Set</div>
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Interesting Swivel Patio Chairs</div>
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Lots of Vintage Signage Letters</div>
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Pair of Interesting Photo Lampshades</div>
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Really loved the delicate lines of this single chair</div>
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Pair of Milo Baughman 'Z' Chairs @ $300./each</div>
FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-59148158402839267172012-11-04T16:37:00.001-08:002012-11-04T16:44:41.212-08:00Bitossi Meridian Wall Clock + New Studio<h2 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I recently made a purchase of a fabulous ceramic </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Designed by American George Nelson with clock components by</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Made in Italy in the 1950's.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(purchased at my favorite Toronto store, <span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://carolgreavesdesign.blogspot.ca/2012/01/eclectisaurus-toronto-store-watch.html">Eclectisaurus</a></span><span style="color: black;">)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It adorns a wall in my new studio/guest room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once our new bathroom was completed work was started </span><br />
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FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-75102303309209317932012-02-26T12:01:00.004-08:002012-02-26T12:12:42.071-08:00My Brilliant Grandmother Continued<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YUhGGHJuwjg/T0qP9ffZ_vI/AAAAAAAAA-o/QY_ql13zpqw/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YUhGGHJuwjg/T0qP9ffZ_vI/AAAAAAAAA-o/QY_ql13zpqw/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713537363860913906" border="0" /></a>I have posted about my grandmother, Emme Frankenberg, before.<br />She was a huge influence in my life and I'm sure the reason I pursued the arts.<br />The top painting is a self portrait.<br />It has always been one of my favorite paintings. Of anyone's.<br />I adore the assured gaze in her eyes,<br />the robust hollyhocks surrounding her, the blush in her cheeks...<br />**************<br />the painting below is another favorite.<br />this is of a model who posed for her.<br />I love the economy of detail. She was able to distill the light and dark down to<br />it's essence thus avoiding any distractions.<br />the coloration of seamless neutrals allows the viewer to look into the soul<br />of the subject...<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jFjXSCceu9o/T0qP5w9g1OI/AAAAAAAAA-c/5eldiNfLBTQ/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jFjXSCceu9o/T0qP5w9g1OI/AAAAAAAAA-c/5eldiNfLBTQ/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713537299831117026" border="0" /></a>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-88282210145824884322012-02-21T13:51:00.000-08:002012-02-22T05:26:57.783-08:00The New Bathroom!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-da9wzbov-kA/T0QSm-yRQ7I/AAAAAAAAA-Q/dl9vkF-DFQI/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-da9wzbov-kA/T0QSm-yRQ7I/AAAAAAAAA-Q/dl9vkF-DFQI/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711710688310805426" border="0" /></a>Well, it's finally done; our brand new bathroom, revealed! Overall, I'm am extremely pleased with the result. The look embodies the sleek calm I was after. Nothing trendy or showy; just quality materials with a simple level of detail keeping the look classic & contemporary.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y5jPzufsURY/T0QSiXhRr4I/AAAAAAAAA-E/UZVUD1qQHZM/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y5jPzufsURY/T0QSiXhRr4I/AAAAAAAAA-E/UZVUD1qQHZM/s320/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711710609051070338" border="0" /></a>I am very proud of my husband and I as a team. I chose all the finishes and fixtures. He did all the labour except for the tiling.<br /><br />Since this bathroom was created from scratch in a different location than the old bathroom everything needed to be done. Plumbing, electrical, walls and even a new ceiling were done by my husband with a little bit of assist at times from our 2 daughters, aged 22 & 25. They learned a lot in the process as well which was great!<br /><br />My starting point was the Duravit sink/vanity and cabinet. Once I saw them in a photo on their website I knew that was the look I was after. I could have kept looking; after all, these had to come from Germany with a wait time of 2-3 months. Knowing however, that the options would be endless and I would become more confused the more I looked; I just went for my first choice.<br /><br />From there I sourced floor tile and found the perfect porcelain that had the same warm grey tones in it. Done. I was quite sure the feature wall would be a mosaic tile and found the right watery colourway I was after. Done. To merge the floor and feature wall tile I went with a basic white subway tile; affordable and you can't go wrong with a classic was my rationale...<br /><br />Chosen wall colour is the lovely 'Cloud White' from Benjamin Moore. It creates a nice subtle depth and warm contrast to the stark white in the subway tiles and fixtures.<br /><br />The print on the wall by the door is by the fabulous Toronto shop, <a href="http://fieldguided.etsy.com/">Field Guided</a>. It has the airy, non-distinct quality I was after. It creates a subtle focal point for the eye to rest on. There are a few details yet to come. I've sourced a fabulous Braun wall clock in white & grey that I want to hang over the door. As well, some more new towels and bath products to adorn the space and create a luxurious feel will be added. We gradually will have to 'believe' this new space... funny but the other night went my husband got up to use the bathroom he went down the hall to the old one! (it will be dis-mantled in the near future and be merged with a back bedroom to create one big office for me). Stay tuned!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5Nl6IXCuKos/T0QSdxLRNJI/AAAAAAAAA94/mqsnUNCdpPM/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5Nl6IXCuKos/T0QSdxLRNJI/AAAAAAAAA94/mqsnUNCdpPM/s320/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711710530038740114" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fVeIjm2aD4Y/T0QSVrjtvII/AAAAAAAAA9s/A82IlPIL_Io/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fVeIjm2aD4Y/T0QSVrjtvII/AAAAAAAAA9s/A82IlPIL_Io/s320/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711710391091707010" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8sV0a7nn5DA/T0QSRJ6siDI/AAAAAAAAA9g/g-FyJjZallw/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8sV0a7nn5DA/T0QSRJ6siDI/AAAAAAAAA9g/g-FyJjZallw/s320/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711710313341814834" border="0" /></a>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-13143938362609481102012-02-19T14:02:00.001-08:002012-02-19T14:50:25.231-08:00Rosenthal Vase- Rosemonde Nairac<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tOV6vemHse4/T0FxzbucCwI/AAAAAAAAA9U/163pHgT85uE/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tOV6vemHse4/T0FxzbucCwI/AAAAAAAAA9U/163pHgT85uE/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710970930912299778" border="0" /></a>I was extremely happy yesterday when I came across this vase at a Goodwill store that I had not bothered to visit for a couple of months.<br /><br />It was one of those Saturdays when I had to nudge myself out the door. Time after time in recent months I had, I felt, wasted gas driving around to thrift stores to only come across the same old tired junk in place after place. There is however the awareness that this business is inherently random and to succeed you have to be consistent and forge ahead. Whenever I have come across a great find it has always taken me off-guard; coming out of the blue in a sense. The usual outcome is to find nothing. That becomes your default expectation. That's a good thing too because otherwise you would be constantly disappointed.<br /><br />Back to this vase. It was starting to snow; did I really want to drive the extra 10 minutes to the far flung Goodwill to see more cheap brass lamps with pleated shades, old computer keyboards, shelves of clear glass florist's vases, worn teflon pans... yup, 95% of thrift store inventory. Luckily my instincts said, "go for it". After wandering up and down a few isles this beauty caught my eye. Standing proud in it's quality porcelain and striking colours I knew what it was. A mint, 12" Rosenthal Studio-Linie Vase.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jeE9nqN5gl0/T0Fxu-usB5I/AAAAAAAAA9I/I0J9tWCucRg/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jeE9nqN5gl0/T0Fxu-usB5I/AAAAAAAAA9I/I0J9tWCucRg/s200/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710970854409242514" border="0" /></a>In the 1950's Rosenthal and some other German porcelain manufacturers decided to take on modernizing the existing ceramics market. Looking beyond the conservative English ceramics and influenced by the Bauhaus Movement and Modernism, they hired designers such as Raymond Loewy who, from 1952-1961 designed dinnerware for the company.<br /><br />In 1961 they introduced Studio-Linie and commissioned a series of world famous & influential designers to redefine the shape, form and decoration of it's porcelain. The slogan was and is, "Uniquely of Our Time" and allows for an ongoing definition of contemporary style. This vase looks to me to be from the early 1980's although I have not been able to officially date it.<br /><br />I love the colours in this piece. Although I am not "a collector" I feel somewhat tempted to add to this vase and create a grouping with other Studio-Linie pieces. The generous white field creates an airiness that allows for combining additional vessels...<br /><br />I will keep up the good search and hopefully serendipitously find another piece or two...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RlttQtabhK8/T0FxolgzjPI/AAAAAAAAA88/PUWopJCLCCQ/s1600/2.jpg"><br /></a>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-14570360357326995402012-01-13T12:31:00.000-08:002012-01-13T12:52:55.852-08:00Eclectisaurus- Toronto Store Watch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MNBjkUVsVHo/TxCVXkX0TzI/AAAAAAAAA8w/mCBoSFf_5uY/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MNBjkUVsVHo/TxCVXkX0TzI/AAAAAAAAA8w/mCBoSFf_5uY/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697217760756780850" border="0" /></a>This is a post on my favorite vintage furnishings shop in Toronto: Eclectisaurus.<br />The owner, Leslie, has an amazing eye and doesn't compromise. If she doesn't personally like and believe in a piece it will not end up on her shelves.<br /><br />She acquires her stock from varied sources and as she becomes more and more known in the design community some excellent pieces are brought directly to her. She is passionate about her work and the never ending quest for finding the best of the best for her shop.<br /><br />In the bleak grey light of winter, walking into this vintage store is positively uplifting; color, texture, shape and form, whimsy and elegance are all on show as your eyes rest on one lovely vignette after another.<br /><br />She is a master of display and of course has great material to work with. This space is not static; you can go in on a weekly basis and always have something new to behold. Her prices being exceedingly fair, stock moves quickly.<br /><br />If you live in, or are visiting Toronto be sure to check out this very special <a href="http://eclectisaurus.com/">Cabbagetown Shop...</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uz9Zo659UFI/TxCVSzJcrwI/AAAAAAAAA8k/3JS91qDGkqI/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uz9Zo659UFI/TxCVSzJcrwI/AAAAAAAAA8k/3JS91qDGkqI/s320/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697217678823698178" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DcjAkXxiE1o/TxCVOGeIESI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/Euo4vDM4RJ0/s1600/7.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 189px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DcjAkXxiE1o/TxCVOGeIESI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/Euo4vDM4RJ0/s320/7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697217598111355170" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fHtoeoTQW2c/TxCVI9NVHmI/AAAAAAAAA8M/fSlgWx3lBnI/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fHtoeoTQW2c/TxCVI9NVHmI/AAAAAAAAA8M/fSlgWx3lBnI/s320/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697217509725642338" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-urnnOptA2bw/TxCVEawsZxI/AAAAAAAAA8A/9XgVVV6bWTs/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-urnnOptA2bw/TxCVEawsZxI/AAAAAAAAA8A/9XgVVV6bWTs/s320/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697217431759251218" border="0" /></a>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-85259469283123661612012-01-02T16:03:00.000-08:002012-01-02T16:21:31.674-08:00Bathroom Renovation Post #3<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yQ0UosrTSt4/TwJGCvoNolI/AAAAAAAAA70/2eNt9ATubDw/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 189px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yQ0UosrTSt4/TwJGCvoNolI/AAAAAAAAA70/2eNt9ATubDw/s400/images.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693189891908543058" border="0" /></a>I thought I would do a quick post on the look of the new bathroom.<br />This wall mount vanity plus the mirrored cabinet above it are what we have ordered.<br />It is made by Duravit and is coming from Germany. (we also are getting the small wall shelf shown in the background).<br />I fell in love with the simple lines of these pieces. The mirrored cabinet has side lights built in which is also great for our small space;<br />the fact that we don't have to install separate wall sconces will minimize visual clutter.<br /><br />If all goes according to plan these pieces will be arriving by late Feb.- early March.<br />The tilers will make a template so they can go ahead with installing the wall tile<br />before they arrive.<br /><br />I must say it's nerve wracking making all these design decisions and<br />I am hoping it all works out!<br /><br /><br /></div>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-21307100231066491122012-01-01T11:53:00.001-08:002012-01-01T12:01:06.589-08:00Bathroom Renovation Post #2<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TCC32dLngpg/TwC7cANvHTI/AAAAAAAAA7o/gPMAEYcFrdM/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TCC32dLngpg/TwC7cANvHTI/AAAAAAAAA7o/gPMAEYcFrdM/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692756018764651826" border="0" /></a>Here we are at the not so sexy part of the reno.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">it is however, where most of the labor happens and thank goodness my husband is<br />super handy and able to to all the plumbing! yay to the male brain! (ok, of course women can do this too and he even says it's not that hard but I guess I really don't WANT to know how to do this stuff)...<br /><br />anyway; plumbing is pretty well done and now the drywall is starting to happen. it should go quickly (quicker?) at this stage...<br />the tilers are due to come in 9 days time. that still makes me rather nervous- does this look like it will be ready for tiling by then to you?<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bE6C04tIrMw/TwC55DQad9I/AAAAAAAAA7Q/L_Zm96k_Nlk/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bE6C04tIrMw/TwC55DQad9I/AAAAAAAAA7Q/L_Zm96k_Nlk/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692754318774138834" border="0" /></a>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-80046541805611825682011-11-29T07:02:00.000-08:002011-12-05T06:24:42.252-08:00Bathroom Renovation Post #1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EfSf6P9ynME/TtT0DJW_bpI/AAAAAAAAA7E/2-2N46XTQfQ/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EfSf6P9ynME/TtT0DJW_bpI/AAAAAAAAA7E/2-2N46XTQfQ/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680433364910173842" border="0" /></a>This photo signals the start of our upstairs bathroom renovation. Things reached a tipping point for me a few months ago. Lifting floor tiles, damaged surface on the porcelain sink and gross lighting that doesn't help looking in the mirror as we age finally got me to this point.<br /><br />We moved into this house 26 (!) years ago. We raised 2 daughters who now are launched and living in their own apartments. During all those years we did small upgrades on our home every few years; adding crown molding, new hardwood floors, finishing the basement, new carpeting + paint a couple of times...<br /><br />All through the years however, we never tackled The Bathroom. We moved into this century old house in the 80's- not a great decade for interior design, looking back on it. The main upstairs bathroom was never well done to begin with; cheapish materials and a bad layout too. (the tub goes along the length of the narrow space instead of across the width).<br /><br />We have decided to 'go for it' in the fact that we are actually moving the LOCATION of the bathroom as well. By eliminating an unnecessary portion of hallway where the old bathroom was, this space can be opened up into a huge studio/office space for me. (yay). The new bathroom, which will be the same size as the old one, will be carved out of the middle bedroom- leaving enough space for a small office for my husband and for resale purposes, enough space for a nursery or guest bedroom for future homeowners.<br /><br />Contemporary; clean + modern is the mandate for this new bathroom. Duravit fixtures are perfection in their simplicity. White, warm gray and watery aqua is the colour palette.<br /><br />I will post updates as it all progresses including some before pictures which I can't bear to reveal just yet! Stay tuned...FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-81296971801514150472011-11-10T18:31:00.000-08:002011-11-12T18:16:41.144-08:00Kripalu Retreat<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uNvP7i0W7Ok/Tr8oHzQc3kI/AAAAAAAAA64/LY6lADUv1EM/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uNvP7i0W7Ok/Tr8oHzQc3kI/AAAAAAAAA64/LY6lADUv1EM/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674298169993518658" border="0" /></a> I just returned from a 2 week retreat at the Kripalu Center in Massachusetts.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a glorious time of daily yoga,<br />3 meals a day of healthy organic eating,<br />seminars on all sorts of mind, body & spirit healing,<br />2 hour hikes through the woods and along the lake<br /> meeting and chatting with people from (mostly) all over the U.S. & Canada.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WHFEXLYhDQo/TryKKh9qzrI/AAAAAAAAA6U/aF1wENvTBDg/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WHFEXLYhDQo/TryKKh9qzrI/AAAAAAAAA6U/aF1wENvTBDg/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673561544100335282" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(153, 102, 51);">my room in the newly built Annex building.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eG1DDoOoXLE/TryKCbKo9yI/AAAAAAAAA6I/vVjTZ1HK3Sg/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eG1DDoOoXLE/TryKCbKo9yI/AAAAAAAAA6I/vVjTZ1HK3Sg/s400/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673561404836738850" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">a weekend snowstorm layered the grounds in a lovely white blanket. this was the view from my window at sunrise.<br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-emJ3mxnsTHo/TryJ9H-CnTI/AAAAAAAAA58/RpL1w_PiUQk/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-emJ3mxnsTHo/TryJ9H-CnTI/AAAAAAAAA58/RpL1w_PiUQk/s400/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673561313784274226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7JT2g0UWmPE/TryJ05wJm9I/AAAAAAAAA5w/4PtIMb7RL5s/s1600/10.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7JT2g0UWmPE/TryJ05wJm9I/AAAAAAAAA5w/4PtIMb7RL5s/s400/10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673561172528962514" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">snowshoeing through the woods.<br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lpVdhCixIC0/TryJrLk8uzI/AAAAAAAAA5k/0KGzr3L6400/s1600/8.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lpVdhCixIC0/TryJrLk8uzI/AAAAAAAAA5k/0KGzr3L6400/s400/8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673561005515127602" border="0" /></a>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-77444697341691814142011-10-10T11:06:00.001-07:002011-10-10T11:09:17.346-07:00Household Vignettes<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bs_ECE2krWU/TpM0Tkx2E5I/AAAAAAAAA5U/8xYFe2pHG-4/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bs_ECE2krWU/TpM0Tkx2E5I/AAAAAAAAA5U/8xYFe2pHG-4/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661926667429745554" border="0" /></a><br />this is a bit of what our house<br />is looking like these days.<br /><br />moved the art around, brought in a new display shelf<br />de-cluttered + lightened up.<br />feels good.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IVuRCuypp8Y/TpM0QNHUnwI/AAAAAAAAA5M/W-VGotF4vEQ/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IVuRCuypp8Y/TpM0QNHUnwI/AAAAAAAAA5M/W-VGotF4vEQ/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661926609537769218" border="0" /></a>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-71142863947384739042011-09-11T15:11:00.001-07:002011-09-11T15:13:11.169-07:00Cabbagetown Festival 2011 Day 2<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qRa1KMvabWM/Tm0yLMMQ7sI/AAAAAAAAA5E/Lxe_Oddvaqs/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 232px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qRa1KMvabWM/Tm0yLMMQ7sI/AAAAAAAAA5E/Lxe_Oddvaqs/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651228275252457154" border="0" /></a>my purchases from day #2 of the Cabbagetown Arts & Crafts show.<br />sweet.<br /></div>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-80338054181150884122011-09-10T20:06:00.000-07:002011-09-10T20:11:32.462-07:00Cabbagetown Festival 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rzDq6MDGwPU/Tmwl785z2bI/AAAAAAAAA48/AdUPAd39AlA/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 338px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rzDq6MDGwPU/Tmwl785z2bI/AAAAAAAAA48/AdUPAd39AlA/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650933344334240178" border="0" /></a>my 2 purchases from day #1 of the<br />Cabbagetown Craft Show of 2011.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);">*************</span><br /><br />stay tuned for day #2 discoveries...<br /></div>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-61175954938854411192011-08-07T05:58:00.001-07:002011-08-07T06:18:01.610-07:00Acadia Art & Rare Books, Est. 1931<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EYYdYMTLvio/Tj6M4uKkRlI/AAAAAAAAA40/fOScJWbjqA4/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EYYdYMTLvio/Tj6M4uKkRlI/AAAAAAAAA40/fOScJWbjqA4/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638098689607353938" border="0" /></a><br />Another in my series of glimpses into stores I feel are 'done right'.<br />This is Acadia Books in Toronto, at 232 Queen Street East.<br />You can't fake this; the atmosphere created as a result of the space infused with<br />layer upon layer of history by way of books and art.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EAI1Dceo734/Tj6M0m5beXI/AAAAAAAAA4s/paKbMd_if9c/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EAI1Dceo734/Tj6M0m5beXI/AAAAAAAAA4s/paKbMd_if9c/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638098618936949106" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PPly-bi2E2g/Tj6MuwxTS8I/AAAAAAAAA4k/Bdoh-0REQBo/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PPly-bi2E2g/Tj6MuwxTS8I/AAAAAAAAA4k/Bdoh-0REQBo/s320/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638098518507998146" border="0" /></a>Every spot is utilized to give you pause to stop and perhaps flip through an old crate of postcards or maps... or perhaps just gaze at the wall of fabulous cover designs on all the coffee table books...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GM3VOQL4JCc/Tj6MqDEJqLI/AAAAAAAAA4c/ZCrqsC5rwtU/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GM3VOQL4JCc/Tj6MqDEJqLI/AAAAAAAAA4c/ZCrqsC5rwtU/s320/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638098437519550642" border="0" /></a>You could get lost in here for hours.<br />It is a great anecdote for high tech stress in case you are of need...<br />When I think of simple, obvious comparisons between... let's say digital and film photography and electronic and paper bound books... you get the idea. This is the ultimate in breathe in the old school way of information transfer. Good for the soul in my opinion!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fgakv6QM72c/Tj6MlJGTdkI/AAAAAAAAA4U/VzJVxvnOWXE/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fgakv6QM72c/Tj6MlJGTdkI/AAAAAAAAA4U/VzJVxvnOWXE/s320/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638098353239848514" border="0" /></a>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-17206720472721336822011-07-23T17:23:00.001-07:002011-07-23T17:48:14.529-07:00Windemere House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P6NXPheYKdo/Titmm0fZMUI/AAAAAAAAA38/nqkBdD1lCqo/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P6NXPheYKdo/Titmm0fZMUI/AAAAAAAAA38/nqkBdD1lCqo/s400/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632708576068317506" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><span style="font-size:100%;">The family and </span></span>I just returned from a 3 night stay at the fabulous Windemere Resort in Muskoka, Ontario. We stayed in the main house in 2 rooms (so that we and our daughters could have some privacy) overlooking the gorgeous gardens. Hollyhocks in all shades of pink were in glorious bloom. I decided they were one of my favorite flowers- so majestic yet so humble somehow.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2P3qv7id0Qc/Titmic3_xfI/AAAAAAAAA30/tlMIjFu6Nc4/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2P3qv7id0Qc/Titmic3_xfI/AAAAAAAAA30/tlMIjFu6Nc4/s200/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632708501009581554" border="0" /></a>There is a lovely wraparound porch that was a perfect spot for reading in the afternoon. (I read most of Keith Richards' autobiography 'Life' while there). We also enjoyed a lunch of grazing on sushi which was divine!<br />There is quite a history to this resort. It began around 1890 in a family home that was expanded to serve 200 guests. It stayed in this family until 1981 when it was bought by a group of investors.<br />In 1996 they allowed a film crew to shoot the feature film, 'A Long Kiss Goodnight" on the premises. I believe it was a spark that started the unstoppable fire that destroyed the entire resort. An unbelievable tragedy for this historic landmark although luckily, I believe there were no fatalities. By 1997 it was completely rebuilt. (thank goodness for insurance)!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V0PWmLYMAdk/TitmcQyjyuI/AAAAAAAAA3s/1P7N6eDxb-Q/s1600/7.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V0PWmLYMAdk/TitmcQyjyuI/AAAAAAAAA3s/1P7N6eDxb-Q/s200/7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632708394686335714" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GQz0VwPORlM/TitmTg7SesI/AAAAAAAAA3k/xiMjFe1FphY/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GQz0VwPORlM/TitmTg7SesI/AAAAAAAAA3k/xiMjFe1FphY/s200/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632708244399094466" border="0" /></a>We would totally recommend this place if you were looking for a pretty luxurious, stress free break from the city. The food is excellent. Oliver and Bonacini run the food service in all the restaurants there and it was first class. The only slight disappointment were the breakfasts which were served buffet style which meant somewhat rubbery scrambled eggs and soggy french toast. On a more positive note, the beds were super comfortable with high quality pillow and linens. As they say- it's all in the details!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UFXtNvnMMDk/TitmO47dVtI/AAAAAAAAA3c/-QbcLvpQGiA/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UFXtNvnMMDk/TitmO47dVtI/AAAAAAAAA3c/-QbcLvpQGiA/s200/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632708164942911186" border="0" /></a>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-70777265722250627282011-07-19T16:02:00.000-07:002011-07-19T16:08:01.393-07:00Marimekko Sheets<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cVzp9vrkoWU/TiYNEoHURmI/AAAAAAAAA3U/BQXOSdBoP_s/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 381px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cVzp9vrkoWU/TiYNEoHURmI/AAAAAAAAA3U/BQXOSdBoP_s/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631202757212128866" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Recently I spotted these Marimekko sheets for 1/2 price<br />at Crate + Barrel.<br />I finally got around to washing them and<br />putting them on the bed today.<br /><br />I love how a minor purchase can give a room<br />such a significant boost!<br /><br /><br /></span></span></div>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-86866537158865762522011-07-07T06:18:00.001-07:002011-07-07T15:02:49.932-07:00Nils Olsson Rooster<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZpZnNvn-tFc/ThWyQId8kOI/AAAAAAAAA24/Dg6FtFTBOgQ/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZpZnNvn-tFc/ThWyQId8kOI/AAAAAAAAA24/Dg6FtFTBOgQ/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626599299690041570" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">I love the robust style of this hand painted rooster<br />made by Nils Olsson- maker of the famous Swedish Dala Horses.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">This is the first rooster I have come across although I have sold<br />several Dala Horses through my Etsy Shop.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">So tempted to keep this as it looks so great with my<br />Dala Horse collection...<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);">For now though, it's available in my Etsy Shop!</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-37455374906049836262011-06-11T15:03:00.000-07:002011-06-11T15:18:21.801-07:00Almond Milk Latte<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9dqN75b4lnQ/TfPmaO-8-2I/AAAAAAAAA2w/AuBy5zFh1OY/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9dqN75b4lnQ/TfPmaO-8-2I/AAAAAAAAA2w/AuBy5zFh1OY/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617086498634267490" border="0" /></a>Mylk Uncookies on Gerrard Street East In Toronto<br />makes the best<br />Almond Milk Lattes.<br />Yum.<br />Perfect indulgence on a Saturday afternoon.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2j4L6X0_G4Y/TfPmXAZZVsI/AAAAAAAAA2o/la9zmTYDTcs/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2j4L6X0_G4Y/TfPmXAZZVsI/AAAAAAAAA2o/la9zmTYDTcs/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617086443179038402" border="0" /></a>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-14640527984215766532011-05-22T16:58:00.000-07:002011-05-22T17:02:24.737-07:00Crabapple Tree 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lNzOs01FWvQ/Tdmjh_5d0NI/AAAAAAAAA2c/n5qnW-TbOkc/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lNzOs01FWvQ/Tdmjh_5d0NI/AAAAAAAAA2c/n5qnW-TbOkc/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609694615350137042" border="0" /></a>a snapshot of the crabapple tree in our garden.<br />it is glorious in bloom<br />however it comes and goes quickly-<br />it has already faded and will be gone with the next rain...<br /></div>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-39326046816619954562011-04-14T07:48:00.001-07:002011-04-14T08:05:00.974-07:00Paper Style<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DDOaEO-eQfc/TacJnV55oQI/AAAAAAAAA2U/vkHD2Cf_Zps/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DDOaEO-eQfc/TacJnV55oQI/AAAAAAAAA2U/vkHD2Cf_Zps/s400/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595451633530675458" border="0" /></a>These beautiful images are from the lovely Toronto location of the <a href="http://japanesepaperplace.com"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Japanese Paper Place</span></a> store. Purchases can be made online which opens up a wonderful opportunity to access these products if your hometown doesn't have such a store.<br /><br />I love the potential all these beautiful papers offer. I find it very inspiring walking around this shop and just enjoying the colors in their organized displays. Seeing blocks of colour is very soothing and settling. Once I get to the patterned paper displays another feeling sets in. These are pre- determined beauty. I don't always know what to do with that... Some ideas do come to mind... lining a coffee table and laying glass on top perhaps.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZsRGNQtXHIU/TacJiXKDmXI/AAAAAAAAA2M/igP8eYwNSYY/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZsRGNQtXHIU/TacJiXKDmXI/AAAAAAAAA2M/igP8eYwNSYY/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595451547967527282" border="0" /></a>These organized displays are a feast for the eyes...<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YaxJ0JRcEy0/TacJeHKvb2I/AAAAAAAAA2E/Bqe-AdlO4kk/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YaxJ0JRcEy0/TacJeHKvb2I/AAAAAAAAA2E/Bqe-AdlO4kk/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595451474955956066" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-YV1gfSUe8/TacJZAvaTxI/AAAAAAAAA18/TG1OqcuKmt4/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-YV1gfSUe8/TacJZAvaTxI/AAAAAAAAA18/TG1OqcuKmt4/s400/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595451387331366674" border="0" /></a>I hope to do a series on stores I find beautiful in and of themselves. Well designed a displayed merchandise is a real art and when done well makes shopping a really pleasurable experience. The <a href="http://japanesepaperplace.com/">Japanese Paper Place</a> definitely does it right!FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-82028723076610176612011-03-09T18:06:00.000-08:002011-03-09T18:08:51.182-08:00Vintage Lamp<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tRmcKexQJmA/TXgyKQo1X8I/AAAAAAAAA10/ZnOGUxoUuT4/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tRmcKexQJmA/TXgyKQo1X8I/AAAAAAAAA10/ZnOGUxoUuT4/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582266889972047810" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);font-size:180%;" >Found.</span><br />a glorious, bright yellow ball shade lamp.<br />soon to be listed in my etsy shop!<br /></div>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-82129174257233371022011-01-08T18:48:00.000-08:002011-01-08T18:57:58.173-08:00Wonderful Whimsy<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wji0WtNAF0E/TSkiKZyqneI/AAAAAAAAA1c/OEXcklDiSyk/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 144px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Wji0WtNAF0E/TSkiKZyqneI/AAAAAAAAA1c/OEXcklDiSyk/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560012777083018722" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;">FOUND.<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><span>a collection of handmade, hand painted wooden miniature characters.<br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">these are just my kind of thing-<br />love their slight quirkiness and inherent tenderness...<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">I also love that they came from an estate sale of an eccentric collector of sorts...</span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782501973621965696.post-73927035988168182222011-01-03T14:14:00.001-08:002011-04-17T13:44:39.753-07:00House Proud 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wji0WtNAF0E/TSJK9OAgD4I/AAAAAAAAA1U/yCblwWfh_nk/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wji0WtNAF0E/TSJK9OAgD4I/AAAAAAAAA1U/yCblwWfh_nk/s400/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558087305721286530" border="0" /></a>A little indulgence on my part today...<br /><br />Nothing radical had been done to our house in 2010 but little changes; re-arranging some furniture, de-cluttering and adding in some new, fresh pieces has been good for this old house.<br /><br />A few notables: a striped wool blanket on the back of the couch from <a href="http://mjolk.ca/">Mjolk</a>, gorgeous large Atterby, Sweden lamp in corner, (found at a thrift store), small crochet pillow on couch from <a href="http://emmalamb.etsy.com/">Emma Lamb</a>, 2 vintage cat prints from <a href="http://eclectisaurus.com/">Eclectisaurus</a>, Art Deco wall shelf from <a href="http://eclecticpelican.etsy.com/">Eclectic Pelican</a> and last but not least, our ever faithful cat, Rupert!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wji0WtNAF0E/TSJK4Zd6MqI/AAAAAAAAA1M/6KY2PvxwiwE/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wji0WtNAF0E/TSJK4Zd6MqI/AAAAAAAAA1M/6KY2PvxwiwE/s400/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558087222898078370" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wji0WtNAF0E/TSJKmeNWQxI/AAAAAAAAA00/tyMX6Sd0lqE/s1600/6.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wji0WtNAF0E/TSJKmeNWQxI/AAAAAAAAA00/tyMX6Sd0lqE/s320/6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558086914933146386" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wji0WtNAF0E/TSJKigRHC3I/AAAAAAAAA0s/ThCCjOUVwNk/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wji0WtNAF0E/TSJKigRHC3I/AAAAAAAAA0s/ThCCjOUVwNk/s320/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558086846766320498" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wji0WtNAF0E/TSJKfMLLK3I/AAAAAAAAA0k/qpxmY6arwlw/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wji0WtNAF0E/TSJKfMLLK3I/AAAAAAAAA0k/qpxmY6arwlw/s320/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558086789833108338" border="0" /></a>FoundVintageStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11313145042790956231noreply@blogger.com3