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Keen and Fitting
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Collected with a keen eye and appreciation for old things: design resources, ideas, and inspiration for all kinds of spaces.
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charlene mullen

Im liking these linen pillows from textile artist Charlene Mullen--great, bold graphics embroidered in the traditional style. Available at Margaret Howell. Below: Selections from Mullens "Geometr...

1 day ago 1 person likes this

nesting boxes

I love these gift (or keepsake) boxes from Smock. Imagine a pretty grosgrain or satin bow with these...they would be hard to part with! 

5 days ago 4 people like this

snail mail my email

While checking out the blog of my favorite stationery shop, Felix Doolittle, I came across a wonderful project called Snail Mail My Email. This letter-writing project, brought to life by artist Ivan ...

23 may 12 4 people like this

sean fennessy

What a great little kitchen corner captured by Melbourne-based photographer Sean Fennessy. See more of his work here. 

23 may 12 3 people like this

house tour: old english

 Sneak a peek inside this wonderful old seaside house in Kent. See more here (photos: Brent Darby). Pretty nice view from the terrace, huh?! Fun fact: The c. 1730s range was part of the kit...

18 may 12 2 people like this

linen + bubbles

I love this linen pillow cover from Pillowlink. The 20 x 20 flax linen cover has a fun white and gray bubble print on both sides ($26 + shipping; also available in 16 x16). See more pretty, eco-frien...

15 may 12 3 people like this

bathroom of the week

This bath, in a c. 1870s French Creole-style cottage on Floridas Apalachicola River, has such a serene view (the home, owned by a cookbook author, overlooks a nature preserve). Below: Another peek at...

10 may 12 3 people like this

pinterest fun

Hope youve had a nice weekend. Just for fun, here are a few of my favorite "pins":T op to bottom: Triple berry pie with vine motif crust from Instructables; Hanging copper pots;...

07 may 12 1 person likes this

kelly wilson antiques

This was a fun discovery on Pinterest--antique English plates given new life with a decoupaged initial. Custom monograms are also available. See more at Kelly Wilson Antiques.

04 may 12 3 people like this

party trick

 What a clever idea: Tassels on tablecloth corners keeps the cloth in place--and looks nice, too! Cotton/flax tablecloth and tassel from blackballoon. 

30 apr 12 2 people like this

wicker, rattan & bamboo

In the right setting and style, I love antique furniture that combines wicker, rattan, and bamboo, particularly those pieces that give off that old-time hotel or beach lodge feel. I had a white wicke...

26 apr 12 2 people like this

antique calling cards

Hello! Im back from a great trip to the beautiful and relaxing Sapelo Island. It was a week of reading on the porch, watching shrimp boats, taking wild rides on the golf cart through the woods to get...

25 apr 12 1 person likes this

have a great week

Were off to Sapelo Island for the week! Ill be back soon to tell you all about our adventures on this remote (and hopefully very relaxing) island (photo: South lawn at the Reynolds Mansion, Sapelo Is...

17 apr 12

bathroom of the week: period tile

This bath is from a restored c. 1894 home, but the colors of the mosaic floor, wall tile, and paint have sort of a 1930s or 1960s feel (Photo: Bo Sullivan for Old House Online).

14 apr 12 1 person likes this

ball jars

Heres an interesting graphic showing the history of Ball jar logos (click graphic for a larger view). I think the first one--c. 1885--is my favorite. 

12 apr 12 1 person likes this

cottage before and after

~kitchen after~~kitchen before~~living room after~~living room before~Dont you just love a good makeover? The owners of this 1930s 900-square-foot Santa Monica cottage took six months for essential r...

10 apr 12 1 person likes this

hoppy holidays

Wishing you a happy (hoppy) holiday! "Sir Hopsalot" handmade wool bunny from Forestblue Factory.{Bonus yummy link: Passover Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe here}

08 apr 12 1 person likes this

edible art

Isnt that a sweet porcelain nest? Look again--its made of royal icing and filled with toasted coconut! Find the recipe and details at my favorite baking blog, Sprinkle Bakes.

07 apr 12 1 person likes this

the wagon garden

What a great idea from BHG: Keep veggies and flowers moving with the sun--and away from rabbits and deer in the evenings--in a little blue wagon (little red wagons work, too...this one got a fun coat...

05 apr 12 2 people like this

bathroom(s) of the week

Here are two crisp, classic bath remodels from Atlantas Revival Construction. Top photo: The hobnail glass vase as a makeup brush holder is a nice touch and the casement window between the two sinks ...

04 apr 12 3 people like this

antique linens

As the lucky recipient of vintage and antique family linens, Im starting to think about how to repurpose some of the pieces. Im inspired by the pillowcases (above) made from heirloom linens by OldYar...

02 apr 12 3 people like this

a family farmhouse

This family farmhouse in the Netherlands is the perfect blend: bright and cheery, but also warm and cozy. Its home to Ankie, a painter, and her family. See more--including the little ones and their p...

29 mar 12 4 people like this

hable construction pillows

I love these hand-printed linen pillows from Hable Construction--such a fun complement for vintage furniture. The "Charcoal Checker" pattern (dots) comes in four sizes here. The "Charcoal...

26 mar 12 1 person likes this

happy friday

Spring has definitely sprung around here! Since weve only done a little cleanup in the yard since we moved in (and only planted small trees and some boxwoods) its been fun to see what flowers po...

23 mar 12 2 people like this

bathroom of the week

Heres a peek at a stylish, easy-going master bathroom designed by Lisa Sternfeld (photo: John Bessler for Trad Home). I love what Sternfeld says about traditional design: "Im especially fasc...

22 mar 12 2 people like this

brass details

Whitechapel Ltd. is a great source for period-style hardware--they have a wonderful selection of brass and iron reproductions that includes everything from French cast brass door hinges to clock fini...

21 mar 12 3 people like this

soft storage

I love these storage containers ($32 each) from Bookhou At Home. Each of the three features an original design. Follow the creative process of artist Arounna here.  Shop here.(Fun ...

19 mar 12 2 people like this

mudroom solution

Ive been searching for a boot tray. Sounds like an easy task, doesnt it? Well, were a big-footed bunch around here so most standard options out there wont fully contain our boots! Also, we dont have ...

16 mar 12 3 people like this

sunny breakfast nook

The sun is shining around here (its feeling like summer!) so Im finding myself drawn to happy, vibrant colors. This breakfast nook, designed by Celerie Kemble, is so cheery. I love the faux bamboo ch...

16 mar 12 1 person likes this

bathroom of the week

I love the tub treatment here--and how about that window?! This wonderful bathroom is in the c. 1936 Atlanta home of interior designer Jill Brinson (photos: Simon Upton for House Beautiful). See more...

15 mar 12 2 people like this

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