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The Following (unless noted) is a REPOSTING FROM: 

Get the Look Decor: Greatest Hits 

(originally on the etsy blog)

Story by  Iheartmoustaches

Published on Dec 18, 2011 in Shop

Photo by Ashley Vaughn

This weekend’s Get the Look Decor is inspired by the dream home renovation of Ashley and Andy Vaughn. Their 1903 Huntsville, Alabama home has been a labor of love since the couple purchased it from Andy’s father in 2006. Their homey style incorporates second-hand treasures, old records, six cozy fireplaces, three cats and one cockatiel.

    
    
(note that AWESOME record player--a great feature for us Gremlinaians, and all of the items in this set are things we love. we have the identical matryoshka set and play with it often!)

[Left to right top row: 1950s HiFi Stereo Console by Magnavox by gremlina; Velvet Lounge Swivel Chairs by RemiDanielleDesign; Reclaimed Oak & Poplar Barnwood Chest by legacybuilding; Left to right bottom row: Handmade Birdhouse by SomeOtherPrairie; MATRYOSHKA Babuska Doll bydrowsySwords; Ceramic mushroom by NinadesignSthlm]

(this is nearly identical to the kitchen Drew & I had as newlyweds. We lived in a really old apartment/efficiency that was approximately 450 square feet, we were in love--fortunately. Between sharing one bathroom, living over main street in the town we attended college, and having visitors at all hours of the night--we learned a LOT about each other very quickly. I'll find a photo my photographer friend took of that kitchen and post it later--the similarities are uncanny!)

    
    

[Left to right top row: Retro metal canisters by TrunkFullofTreasure; White Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet byroosteriver; Vintage Soup Mugs Set by wildjunipervintage; Left to right bottom row: Vintage Metal Canisters by VintageEye; Vintage Bread Box by thevintagetreehouse; Vintage Spoon Rest byRainyPenguinVintage]

(nothing beats a great vintage tablecloth for changing the atmosphere!)

    
    

[Left to right top row: set of four bright yellow wheat dinner napkins by margotbianca; modern walnut dining chair by GKSFurnitureMaker; yellow glass jar with lid by charliesnest; Left to right bottom row: Vintage Childrens Book - Pinocchio by RyanRose; Dried Globe Amaranth Flowers byTheEverlastingPosy; Farmhouse Dining Table by carolinafarmhouse]

(chenille bedspread? yes. blue-ish walls? yes. bits of popping color? uh-huh.)

    
    

[Left to right top row: Three vintage floral pillowcases by jawaddel; Polka Dot Fabric Pussy Willow Branches by janejoss; ORIGINAL Oil Painting Autumn Colors by decorpro; Left to right bottom row: Vintage Gramophone IPHONE Player by IndianvsIndian; Vintage Gold Chenille Full Bedspread bychristinetasche; Handmade guanacaste wood 5 shelf bookcase by missionlazarus]

(OH! one day I'm going to have a house in which I will let the wall paper hang! there are so many great options now--I remember spending hours in wall paper shops with my mom trying to pick the perfect thing and florals and fruits were about the only option. Thank goodness we've progressed!)

(This was a lovely interview with Christine, a very familiar Etsy face. We were honored to have a piece that fits her style and her taste reaffirmed our own--it's good. Eclectic and colorful, vintage and modern, rustic and contemporary; decorate with pieces you love and it will come together. Don't get stuck in a theme or a style, just use what you're drawn to!)

the Vintage Furniture Scene

sweet pair of rattan and faux bamboo bedside tables sold a few weeks ago.

I love furniture. I love rearranging it, finding new pieces, enjoying them for a bit and re-selling it to buy something different. For a long time it's been a 'problem' of mine--just ask my husband. Thank goodness for finding outlets! Thanks to my booth spot at the Handmade Emporium, I've met a lot of others with a similar quirk. It's awesome to chat with other vintage-lovers in person, creatives with a keen eye for a retro-gem...and to be encouraged.      
*stereo/record console still available.

 Well, the point is, we're selling more furniture which has been intimidating before now. Mid Century, Hollywood Regency, Country, Deco, and on and on. What I like, I buy and I sell. While I'm not a big fan of refinishing I'm beginning to learn that it's doesn't have to be the drudgery I've always considered it to be, but I'm genuinely more interested in preserving the original intent of most pieces--the look and feel the designer meant it to have--than repainting or even recovering. However, sometimes there's no hope of having a functional piece without some major clean-up...
All that said, I'm learning as I go and gleaning information about furniture sales and resales from some pretty awesome folks that I've managed to surround myself with. My mother (who started this visionary training when I was but a wee lass), some sweet friends who brain storm and teach me without asking for much in return, and a little thing most folks call the 'internet'.
(brass/glass shelf: SOLD)

For those of you interested in what comes from Gremlina Vintage, skip on over to the facebook page. We'll list most things there first and foremost. From vintage audio equipment to make an audiophile drool to some sleekly lined chairs and back to a store-it-all hutch to make yer grandma green with envy, we'll have it. So, check it. AND. We will ship or deliver, so shop. Whether you're in Greensboro, NC, Brooklyn, NY, Memphis, TN, Austin, TX or anywhere--shop.
(*danish chairs Available HERE)