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Pink & Gray Perfection {Fresh Start Monday}

Posted on January 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

I love the softer hues of pinks and grays, the two colors in their more neutral tones. But I also love them bold and intense against a white wash of wall. Keep an eye out this week and I bet you’ll see some aspect of this gorgeous combination at least once in a sunset, a beautiful textile, a cozy bedroom, a tablescape, somewhere! Have a wonderful week, and don’t forget to enter our giveaway!

Photos via a perfect gray, Hidden in France, Designspiration[SK], pink wallpaper, Brown Dress with White Dots, Greige, Riazzoli, Neutral Heaven.

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Tagged colors, design mix, eclectic interiors, pink & gray, vintage modern

The Rustic Charm of Reclaimed Wood

Posted on January 19, 2012 | 3 Comments

There’s nothing like the look and texture of wood that’s been exposed to the elements, season after season. Reclaimed wood salvaged from old buildings or barns is a beautiful, earth-friendly way to bring rustic charm indoors, and it looks great on floors, ceilings, furniture. I especially love the contrast of smooth linens and fluffy pillows against rough planks lining a headboard or bedroom wall. Perhaps it’s nostalgia for a simpler time of connectedness to the earth, when shelter for man and beast was hewn by hand and made to last. Whatever it is, we all seem to be hooked.

Images via: Feather, Stone, Moon & Ivory Bone, Buckets of Burlap, Trendir, Design Sponge (this, this, and this), Pinterest and Wade Giles Tumblr

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Tagged barns, design mix, eclectic interiors, home decor, interiors, primitives, reclaimed wood, rustic, salvaged, vintage barn, wood

Eames and Herman Miller in the Home Office

Posted on January 12, 2012 | 2 Comments

Mid-century designers Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller created some of the most iconic and influential furniture shapes of the last hundred years. Their look is as fresh and relevant as it was in the 1950′s, and their iconic chair designs add a vintage modern kick to a slew of spaces from dining rooms to desks. I especially love the look of modern chairs in the home office, and I am so thrilled to offer a beautiful, authentic Eames Herman Miller desk chair in my shop. Here’s to great seating in our home workspaces.

Images via: Reference for WW2, Herman Miller, Allie’s Dream, Smow, Pinterest

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Tagged desk chair, eames, Herman Miller, home office, mid-century modern, modern, vintage modern, vintage seating, workspaces

Vintage Modern Industrial Loft {Fresh Start Monday}

Posted on January 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

Happy Monday! Today I wanted to share the home of Johanna Burke, a truly inspired artist. Her studio Burke & Pryde designs window vignettes for Bergdorf Goodman and Tiffany & Co., among others. The vintage modern mix of her industrial loft (the building used to be a pasta factory) is one of my absolute favorite ways to nest. I love the rustic cement walls, the spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn waterfront, the old casement windows, the great kitchen (for a New York rental, it really is), the contemporary Herman Miller chair with the mid-century Poul Cadovius system in her office, and the mix of slouchy vintage pillows, seating and rugs. Couldn’t resist sharing some photos of her work in progress for Bergdorf’s holiday windows, too. Lovely, no?

Grabbed this from the beautiful Mechant Design, originally posted by Freunde von Freunden.

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Tagged design mix, industrial, interiors, mid-century modern, vintage modern

Kilim Me Softly

Posted on January 6, 2012 | 2 Comments

One of the great things about the vintage modern lifestyle is the ability to repurpose old items for new uses. Antique kilim rugs combine rich colors with unique geometric shapes that are undeniably beautiful as floor coverings. However, kilims past their prime can be used in numerous other ways to inject an exotic, yet cozy flair. One popular transformation is to use them as pillow covers (I have two beautiful ones in my store right now, here and here), but there are lots of other applications, too. Aren’t those shoes just so snazzy?

Images via: belle patine, Kilim.com, Apartment Therapy, Atticmag, The Brick House, Remodelista, Honestly WTF

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Tagged antique kilim rugs, antiques, design mix, eclectic interiors, home decor, kilim, pillows, primitives, rugs

Signs of the Times

Posted on December 29, 2011 | Leave a comment

Old signs incorporated into interior decor are a hallmark of vintage modern living. Whether from bus, train or gas stations, or even subways or chemist shops, signage from another time can be both chic and nostalgic, especially when mixed with other pieces you love. Here are some beautiful examples.

Images via: Skona Hem, Spearmint Decor, Glitter Guide, Design Scouting, Pinterest

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Vintage Modern in Sunny Florida {Freshly Designed}

Posted on December 26, 2011 | 2 Comments

Here’s a small holiday treat for you! I was able to photograph this gorgeous vintage modern home in Florida just as the season began. What an inspirational mix! New Eames and Cherner chairs along side mid-century gems, flowing silk curtains in the most scrumptious apple green, Belgian linen upholstery in the dining room, contemporary art, worn leather in almost every room, and a wrap-around porch for enjoying the balmy Florida weather.

The owner had it designed not too long ago, but now must let it all go due to a job relocation. Most will be listed on bellepatine.com over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out. Sad for him, no doubt, but there will be smiles on the faces of the lucky ones who end up with these treasures. And with this post, we can all share his memories of this beautiful home.

All photos by me.

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Tagged eames, interiors, mid-century modern, modern

Classy, Eclectic Dining {Fresh Start Mondays}

Posted on December 19, 2011 | 2 Comments

For many of us, the holidays bring celebratory gatherings with loved ones, so what better setting in which to enjoy one another than a beautiful dining room? I’m inspired by the artful blending of eclectic styles and eras; keeping color schemes simple serves to highlight the special pieces in the room even further. Whether the result is rustic, feminine, modern or all of the above, it just doesn’t get better than white, wood and neutrals for classic dining.

Images via: Pinterest, Desire to Inspire, Cubbyhouse, Remodelista, French by Design, SF Girl By Bay, Alltihemmet

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Tagged design mix, dining room, eclectic interiors, eclectic styles, neutral palette

Barking Up the Right Table

Posted on December 2, 2011 | Leave a comment

Tree stump tables are everywhere these days, and as far as I’m concerned they’ve never gone out of style. Nestled beside a victorian wingback or a mid-century sofa, these rustic woodsy pieces invite Mother Nature into even the most polished rooms, adding both beauty and function to the spaces they inhabit. Naturally, I was thrilled to find a gorgeous vintage tree trunk table to offer at belle patine (and a fine specimen, too!). The rough texture of wood layers beautifully against the smooth, upholstered curve of an armchair or the plush of a shaggy rug. Being green never looked so lovely.

Images via: Vineet Kaur, Living In, Design Sponge, Cococozy, Martha Stewart, Nibs Blog, Pinterest

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Tagged design mix, home decor, interiors, rustic, table, tree stump tables, vintage modern, wood

All the Pretty Peacocks

Posted on November 25, 2011 | 4 Comments

The peacock chair, also known as the fanback or fan chair, has been an interior design darling for decades, and it’s making a comeback. While its dramatic shape and scale make an iconic statement, this wicker damsel is surprisingly versatile, lending elegance and panache to well-curated abodes of all styles. If you’re looking for a peacock of your own, check out this pretty pair of chairs over at belle patine – we think Elizabeth Taylor would approve.