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Soft Chairs, Creature Comfort (Fresh Start Monday}

Isn’t it impossible to resist softly covered chairs that let you tuck your feet up and really get comfortable? Be it a frayed old thing with the stuffing spilling out, an overstuffed armchair covered in washed-out linen, or a blue mid-century number with a shag footstool, it’s for me if its got a history and a style of its own, and I can enjoy tea and a book (or a beer and my laptop) in it without my feet touching the floor. Wishing you a week sprinkled, or doused, with quality time in a comfy chair!

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A Place in Madrid

Imagine having a get-away in Spain. It’s about 750 square feet, just big enough to live well (not too much to clean!). You designed it with a vintage modern vibe, lots of antiques and jots of beautiful textiles, color and pattern against a clean background. You’ve created an inspired entry with a curved copper rod and puddling drapes. The bathroom is so nice. All is set within ancient timber ceilings and old shuttered windows. A perfect place to enjoy after a day of sight-seeing and museum-hopping. Go ahead, enjoy the trip! You’ll be back by the time you finish reading this post. Have a great weekend!

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Black Ceilings, Bright Living

My first thought when presented with the idea of a ceiling in black was the possibility of the feeling of darkness descending. Au contraire! These stunning rooms are as bright as can be; the black contrast adds depth to the room without diminishing the light. The first three photos are of the gorgeous home of Paula Leen. It seems the light is bouncing off the black ceiling, making the room even brighter. What a gorgeous surprise!

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Inspiration and photos from emmas designblogg (3), Ashe + Leandro, Remodelista (2), Dwellers Without Decorators.

Eric Goode’s Eclectic Loft {Fresh Start Monday}

I’ve been seeing photos of this taxidermied lion all over our favorite design blogs and every time I see it I crave more. Finally, I found the source. Eric Goode is a restaurateur, hotelier (Bowery Hotel NYC), artist, filmmaker and conservationist. His NYC loft is a spectacular mix of nature, art, light, and vintage modern, mid-century, rustic and industrial style. I absolutely love the vintage taxidermy. [It should be noted that all the taxidermy Eric has collected fell to natural causes and he is "strongly opposed to the idea of killing animals", as am I.] Take Eric’s lead and add something daring and uniquely “you” to your space this week!

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Grabbed this from homedit

Pink & Gray Perfection {Fresh Start Monday}

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!

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

Eames and Herman Miller in the Home Office

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.

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

Vintage Modern Industrial Loft {Fresh Start Monday}

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?

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

What’s Curvy, Sturdy and Goes All Over?

Answer: The classic Cherner chair! Eight Cherner side chairs are among the items that I am selling from the vintage modern Florida home that I posted about last week. I had not seen or perched on one before coming upon these. I fell in love instantly with the swan-like, sculptural form.

These molded plywood icons were first designed in 1958 by Norman Cherner, whose legacy continues today with the Cherner Chair Company run by his sons. Cherner’s design works in any space or atmosphere; cottage, rustic, vintage modern, contemporary, industrial, you name it. No wonder this “dream-lined” seating is still so sought-after today. How can you go wrong with gorgeous, versatile, sturdy seating originally designed mid-century!?

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via Hollister & Porter Hovey Design, styleNorth, Sheila Zeller Interiors, emmas designblogg, Design Shuffle, deedee914

Signs of the Times

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

Barking Up the Right Table

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