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Sunday I was a vendor at The Gypsy Wagon swap and flea. People everywhere. There was something for everyone.   Ruthie's Rolling Cafe was on deck. I didn't get a chance to get lunch from them, but word on the street is the food was good. It was an hour wait for an order...See that line was waaaaayyyy too long for me to wait for lunch. A view across the street from where I was. It was

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Stop by and see me this weekend at The Gypsy Wagon swap and flea this Sunday. I'll have tons of cool vintage. I have some rugs and other textiles, wall mirrors, and I'm I think that I'm going to part with my peacocks....I think. Don't hold me to it.

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If you live in Dallas, Texas and you've driven by you may have wondered, exactly what is that going to be? Then I realized it's a bridge. The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge (formerly Woodall Rodgers Bridge) is only one of three bridges designed by Santiago Calatrava bridges being built over the Trinity River as part of the Trinity River Project. A lovely addition to the Dallas skyline. For more

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When I first read what the worst decor trends were of 2011 on ELLEDECOR I got a good laugh and then I tweeted about it. See my tweet here.  I'm all about living with what you love. I'm not the only one that has an opinion on the topic. See Emily's post from yesterday. Let's take a look at what the experts say and then I'll give you my take on it ....here we go. Ronda Carman of All the Best

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I had an opportunity to chat a bit with Dallas interior designer Karen Kitowski. Interior designer for a townhouse located on Miro which is one of the homes on the Dallas Modern Home Tour. She has won many design awards and has been featured in various design and news publications— such as Luxe Magazine, Better Homes and Garden and the Dallas Modern News to name a few. In this short yet

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Dallas Modern Home is having their first annual tour of modern homes. Twelve homes have been curated for this self-guided tour. Ingrid Spencer, former managing editor and now contributing editor for Architectural Record. Ingrid helped to curate the homes on all of the Modern Home Tours and provides guidance to ensure that modern design is constantly at the forefront of each tour.  4311

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1929 | 1968 In Memoriam. Dr. Martin Luther King.

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I know it's been a while since I've blogged about anything on a worthy note. Truth be told, I have been totally uninspired. I've wanted to add a fashion feature for the longest and since I'm more of a behind the scenes person last year I quietly tried to recruit a model or two last year but was unsuccessful until now. Tabran will be the featured fashion model for chic modern vintage. I'll be

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We need color to balance and enhance our body's energy by using the colors of the light spectrum, which can help to stimulate our body's own healing process. Color can be used for any problem whether, physical, mental, emotional or spiritual for specific problems as well as an over all relaxation therapy. Liven up your space with a bit of color. You can start out small with a piece

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+ I'm not one for a lot of flash and dash. Faking and fronting for anyone. I don't have any new year's resolutions. I'm only going to do one thing, and that's simply to do better. I've taken a blog break, but believe that I have some great things planned for this year. See you guys real soon and join me on twitter. I talk about real life stuff.

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I purchased these lamp shades from Arteriors Too Outlet a couple of weeks ago thinking they would work.  Sadly they didn't. If anyone is interested in them contact me for details regarding price and shipping. Note they were floor samples and not in perfect condition. There are a few minor flaws nothing major enough to mention which do not effect the use of the shades.— this is for the lamp shade

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Alright people....I have so many irons in the fire that I'm running like chicken with it's head cut off. I'm working on a room and the budget is really tight...like really tight. Seriously. If you've read my blog for any time, you know that I'm all about shopping estate sales, thrift store, garage sales. You get the picture. Though shopping this way I do not skimp on quality. I don't like to

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I did come across two fashion blogs that are simply the 'bizness" These ladies are fierce! Style is my Thing and Adore DAILY. I did score these three issues of Domino from an estate sale. As well as this 80s Ann Klein chain belt from a local thrift store. Oh yes and the shell too. I am a skincare advocate and Actifirm was gracious enough to send me their Discovery Kit

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 // I appreciate real and raw talent which I why I'm putting my Dallas Museum of Art membership to use to see The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk exhibit while it's here in Dallas. What are your plans for the weekend? I hope it's a pleasant one—whatever you decide to do. I also intend to squeeze in an estate sale or two this weekend as well. 

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Someone— anyone, gift me one of these. Pretty Please, with sugar on top.   Thundercat — For Love I Come (Lapalux Flip) (2011)

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I'm clicking through the latest online issue of Standard Magazine and I see this....well It's funny because I was on the phone with Lakeitha not so long ago and she spots this very chair— the wicker porter chair that is. Ignore the ghost chair they come a dime a dozen. (means you can find them most any where) I think it was priced at $29.99 if my memory serves me correct.

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I've recently had a few discussions about making a few adjustments to refocus things here on my blog and adding a new bi-weekly feature starting in November. In the meantime and between time blogging will be a tad lighter while I get things totally together.(if you haven't noticed already) I'll still be tweeting on twitter, pinning on pintrest and gathering coats, jackets,

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Do you guys recall my first thrift tweetup? Ok well, probably not so go here to refresh your memory. Erin purchased this buffet and it actually has had a hutch that went with it, but she passed on it. Anyway, look at it now! Erin you did a fabulous job! Can I send a few pieces over to your place for you to redo? If you want to see more of Erin and Ben's home go here. Sam from Style

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I love estate sales on the very last day, there are always great deals to be had. No I didn't buy this sofa, but it was a half of the price marked, so it was $30 but if I wanted it I could have had it for $15....*le sigh* I passed on it. Now I did get these sweet little chairs for a whole $10!! These will get a fresh coat of paint and the seats reupholstered. I'll have to check in my

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We're prepping for another sale and these panels are still available from the last sale. I don't have the measurements at the moment, but if you're interested let me know and I'll take a trip to the storage to get them. It's really no trouble at all. There is only 3 available at $150  each.

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These are just a couple of pieces I recently acquired. The concrete lady as I like to call her is from a local church sale and the green lady bust/planter is from an auction. Her nose is broken and it's OK with me it only adds to the character of the piece. AND.... I know blog post have been a little light lately but I've been really really busy with quite a few projects I'm

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 Mary McDonald  I was recently asked to locate chairs similar to these. I sometimes wonder if people ask me to do something just to see if I can. I am good at sourcing ANYTHING. No matter what it is. I believe I can find a needle in a haystack.OK, well maybe not a a needle in a haystack but you get the picture. So here you go! And well under budget. 

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Last Friday night I had the pleasure of attending THE SUMMER PROJECT event hosted by the very talented Samantha. I finally met Abbe, and ran into Joslyn and Jason again.  There was definitely an overload of lucite. So glam. I must say I'm really good at finding things, but Sam is GOOD. I never would have thought to use animal bones to

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I stopped by yesterday to see a little progress on the drywall. It's coming along nicely. We're trying to use as much original as possible. Restoring most of the doors is going to take a little while...a tad longer than we anticipated.  The fireplace in the master bedroom is going to be sexy...insert smiles. One of the four bedroom (view from the hallway) Landing

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I went with a friend to sell some scrap gold and silver I had around the house this weekend. Just pieces of broken and found jewelry over time. She had been after me to go for some time now...so ok off we go. Long story short, my youngest son graduated from high school and wanted a car. This is what I purchased with the money from the sell of my scrap gold and silver. A 1999 Land Rover

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 Last year Erika of Design Blahg as me to to be a guest on her blog. I talked a bit about my then and still current decor obsession, brass. Most recently there has been more people to have an interest in using brass to decorate their home. I personally didn't like brass growing up. My grandmother would gather us to the table to clean and polish brass once a month. 

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We have the drywall installed. This crew we have works really fast. Two days and 400 sheets of sheetrock later. This is one of two closets in the master bedroom (there is a walk in closet in the bathroom). The doors will be used for this closet after they have been restored. Uuuugh. Oops caught one of the crew members taping the East wall in the master bedroom. View of the one other

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Well, the roof is still being worked on as we find more and more wood that needs to be replaced on the outside. If you look really really close at the top left, there is a hole and pigeons are living in there. We need to find a way to remove them without harming them.  A view inside the kitchen facing the butler's pantry.  I know it doesn't look like it now, but I have something like this

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All I can do is my part. 1 | 2 | 3

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We finally got the go ahead to do roof. For those of you that don't know I'm working a project that didn't seem like it was going to be that difficult but since it's in a Historical District there's is a lot of red tape. Everything has to be approved through the city before starting. Sometimes responses are timely but most times not. Walls have been torn out for reconfiguration and

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I mentioned via twitter it's July and time to start Christmas shopping. December will be here before you know it. My grandmother always started Christmas shopping in July. She shopped retail sales and did a little a lot of thrifting. This would give her time to make repairs and spruce up anything that needed it, if it was thrifted. I found this cool modern nativity set. It's perfect for you loft

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This Sunday as normal my eyes spot a sign for an estate sale on the way home from a friend's house. It's the last day and I love the last day of a estate sale. I stopped in the garage first. The guy announces "everything you can get in this basket is $5.00". My kind of deal. I purchased other things, but I always pick up old and odd tools you never know if you're always working on a project

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Robyn wanted these, but decided not to get them. 3 available. Anyone need a shampoo chair? Lunch from the spot across the street— two burgers, two fries, two sodas $4.99 +tax Heywood Wakefield. After the preview sale, I headed to another spot I love to check every now and then, and I found these, but if you want to see more pics cause I didn't take to many. Check out Robyn. She

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I'm in love with my new cheap ass shoes.

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True design is not complicated. Available here.

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I'm preparing for upcoming antique and thrift sale. There is tons of furniture, decor accessories, books, collectibles, what-nots, and surprises. Dallas' best keep secret. Stuff on top of stuff. It's something for everyone. No Kidding.  No Jokes. Be there or be square....do they still say that? Join me on twitter for your special code for a 10% discount on your total purchase. Please be

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I've been working on this little thing in my head for a while and decided to go for it. Why not? I'll still be blogging over here too, so don't worry about that. Starting in July Recycled Luxury will focus on food and entertainment for all ages. Also, I am prepping for a huge antique/vintage furniture sale July 22/23. I'll make the official announcement on Monday. See these nesting

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Check out those not so regular curtain tie-backs and the ladder.  I love the castle made of cards and the fabulous frame made of corrugated cardboard. It goes to show that you can create beautiful things from from ordinary utilitarian things. + the home pierre hervé

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Lilian Asterifield—  is a master at turning an ordinary accessory for a man into a gorgeous necklace for a woman. Each upcycled necktie is one-of-a-kind, hand sewn and is easy to wear. Laura Skelton rummages thrift stores and the backs of closets to find materials for her recycled accessories. She crafts wallets and necklaces made from men's neckties.  This rug was woven

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  If I tell you my brain is tired.  I've been gathering things to go in this guest room for some time now. I purchased this upholstered headboard via craigslist a while back. Ordered rails for this bed only to learn recently they are the wrong size UGH!!!!!!!!!! but these chairs...well only one is going in the guest room. I inherited from my aunt. I had always admired them and when she

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via I'm am on the hunt for a pair of these lamps. I usually find things when I put my mind to it. Morgan | The Brick House has a pair.  I think she's going to part with them? Fingers-crossed. Otherwise I'm going to settle for the pair of lamps I have already. Have a fabulous weekend and I'll see you guys back here on Monday with a surprise.

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Wednesday this week I stopped by Saint Vincent de Paul. This is one of my favorite thrift stores. This particular day was customer appreciation day where you received 40% off your purchase, excluding anything already on sale. Now, I personally am not looking for a RockOLA 100 CD jukebox but it's a great buy at any rate. SVDP has it priced at $4000 but regular retail is around $7600 or more.

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Yesterday I paid a visit to Allan Knight & Associates to pick up a pair of lamps I won via a giveaway on twitter last week. **sigh** the power of social media. Cearan greeted me and gave me a grand tour of the showroom. AKA has some of the most beautiful furniture and accessories in the world, but the abstract art is what caught my eye. While at the showroom I had the opportunity to meet

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Hello everybody, WHEW!!! I’m finally back! First off, I would like to thank those of you who sent e-mails and tweets during my break. I visited a few blogs that I read on a regular basis and I've found a few new ones. I'm always amazed at the blogs I find that no one really knows or reads.If you've been reading my blog any length of time. You should know I don't follow the crowd. My grandmother

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I had a few things that needed my undivided attention. My youngest son graduates from high school which has been a challenge for him. My oldest son close to graduating from college soon. {fingers crossed}  I've had to tackle a few repair issues with my own home. It's always something to do when you have an older home. My close friend's father just passed away today. We've been friends since

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Yes!! I'm still on my blog break. I've been getting rid of things that I don't need anymore. I sold several things at the River Front Flea Market this past weekend. I even sold the red chairs. They were a few of the first things to go. No pictures. I was to busy selling and buying :) from other vendors.  I had this chandelier this weekend. Tons of people looked at it, but who knows

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This is an impromptu decision...... I am taking a blog break. I have a few things going on that I need to get a handle on. My youngest son is graduating high school this year. I've recently accepted a new project.  My work schedule has changed. My backyard is beginning to look like a jungle, literally. I have bamboo trying to take over my yard. I'll still be around via twitter, email

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Today is Earth Day! I'll be volunteering at the Dallas Arts District.  There are tons of activities going on today starting at 10AM CST. I hope that you get out and get active being green. I have a few new things planned for the blog; but you guys know me by now I don't rush :) I have to wait until the time is right but you can see sneak peaks here. Have a good one and see you back here on

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These chairs were donated to Branded Auction by Dallas mother/daughter blogging duo Jane [Sea of Shoes] and Judy [Atlantis Home] for a recent auction that raised over $200,000 for the Palliative Care Unit for the hospital. The chairs were purchased at a consignment store, upholstered in canvas, and the children at Cook Children’s Hospital provided the art. I wonder if they were sold

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Making the New Look Old… Antique Reproductions Light fixtures from the early 20th century, case goods from traditional English, French and American designs, and carpets with patina, wear and directional color, all are in homage to the beautiful originals.   In the finest homes, choice antique furnishings or antique reproduction pieces continue to be well represented. Even with the

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What in the world have I gotten myself into? A 1914 prairie-style home is going under a complete renovation and I am the project manager and resident designer. I did my first walk through yesterday.   The front door is enormous and this photo doesn't do it justice.    Foundation work downstairs near the front entry. This is in the formal dining room. The majority of the wood

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This past weekend I did a little thrifting. I met up with some fabulous ladies and we all had a blast... but later that day I stopped at a thrift store near my friends house on the East side. There were all these little ash trays from various foreign hotels. I immediately thought of From the Right Bank  I keep finding clocks ─  how cool is this General Electric clock? Looking at it

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This weekend I met up with a few ladies for a thrift tweetup.  Porsha, Erin, Sandra and their friend Callie from Austin, TX. I took them to a couple of thrift spots I frequent.  I loved these little ceramic pooches.  Spray painted white...cute cute cute. Sandra why didn't you buy the book? **update: Sandra bought the book for .50** The thing about coming to places like this is

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Yesterday I met Beth and Matthew for lunch at one my favorite spots, Eatzi's...... but I got out early so I stopped by to pick up a few things to munch on for breakfast :-) I got in on the tail-end of the auctions at the Salvation Army. I stop by from time to time to see what I can find. This guy bought the wood furniture, and there were a few nice chairs on the bunch. 

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I recently found a tray very similar to this one while doing one of my favorite past times, thrifting. It was badly tarnished and under a bunch of other stuff. It was the shape that drew me to it. Here's my tray all cleaned up. I think it was a great investment.  I've honed my thrifting skills a bit. My thrift purchases are based on need, quality, aesthetic qualities and price. {and

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Hi! It's Nicole from the blog So Haute here and I'm excited to be guest blogging for Chic Modern Vintage! On my blog I write about decorating and design with a fashion forward point of view and my goal is to help everyone live a bit more stylishly! I'm constantly inspired by everything around me and lately I've been drawn toward bold paint strokes, bright splatters of color and graphic,

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    This week has flown by so fast.  I've been reading a few fashion blogs as of a late.  Makes me want to do a little fashion :-) Go, check them out and I'll see you back here for Moonlite Monday. Hopefully, I won't keep getting side-tracked and I'll complete my project this weekend.

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A flexible light created with scraps of felt, old mobile-phone’s battery charger and a circuit of 50 LED low-power. This felt allows the customization and different configurations using the right support: wall lamp + floor lamp + pendant lamp. To see more about this beautiful light, go here. I'm still working on my project. I thought this might be a weekend project but it has turned out

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I’m beyond excited to be a guest blogger today on Chic Modern Vintage. Thank you so much Tonia for inviting me to share my love of design with your wonderful readers. My name is Typhanie Peterson and you can usually find me over at Shoebox Décor where I discuss decorating small spaces on a shoestring budget. Today I would like to talk about decorating a small bedroom. Many people think

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Amy Winehouse I cleared out yet another closet and dropped off tons of shoes and clothing to Family Gateway.  I'm serious about my Spring cleaning this year. Lindsay Lohan I stepped out for a bit with a STJ a close friend last night after eating my dinner.  I carried my Botiker 'Bianca' satchel. [STJ gave it to me] I've had it for a while and it got a lot of use when first got it. 

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the glamourai When I want to relax the from issues of the world. I thrift. Though, I've told a fellow blogger several times before that I have so much stuff  I DON'T NEED ANYTHING ELSE. style swoon I have a huge storage of furniture and other items I inherited from not one but two great aunts. [no one else in the family wanted it] I even donated a truck load of furniture during the 

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Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor 27 February 1932 – 23 March 2011

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I don't know about you, but there are a lot of things that I want to do and see before I die. When I saw this it made me really think about the things that I have planned {in my head} that I need to begin doing....so let me get started creating my "bucket list." It took Candy Chang, a public installation artist 30 days with the assistance of a few friends to stencil and install this on

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Well, no Moonlite Monday today. I apologize for that. A lot has happened over the weekend. However I love these turned wooden stools by George Peterson.  If you care to, join me on twitter or check my other blog here.

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This week has been something else, but I'm glad it's come to an end. The photoshoot went  well on yesterday, you'll get to see in the upcoming issue of Laura U on April 7th. I've been hearing about this barn sale this weekend and from the looks of this beautifully painted furniture it's worth a peek.  This piece is very reminiscent of a piece from Antroplogie. If you're in the area

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I love jewelry designers that cross-over to create home decor. You're never really disappointed. Erickson Beaman is one of those designers. Just take a look at this stunning mirror. SEXY isn't it? Is there a fashion or jewelry designer you love that has crossed over creating fabulous home decor?        

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I'm so excited to be guest blogging here today! And for those of you that know me, my subject of today had to be colors :) For those of you that don't know me,  Scandinavian Chic is all about what's Scandinavian and Chic - from a maximalistic and colorful point of view. Colors usually bring life to a home, but they can also make it disharmonious and "noisy". There's several ways and degrees

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        My friends Mother who is blind. She uses this fabulous app available for the Iphone. Go here if you want to download it for yourself.  I hope everyone has great weekend and I'll see you back for Moonlite Monday.

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This Jimi Hendrix mosaic was created by artist Ed Chapman. Last month, it was auctioned (sold for £23,000/37,000US) at the Cancer Research UK’s Sound & Vision event at Abbey Road Studios. Jimi Hendrix is often described as the greatest electric guitarist in history, and he’s certainly been an influential figure in the development of various genres of popular music. This mosaic made

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Need some badass feather earrings? Check the website here.

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Hello and happy Monday! Beth Dotolo here. I'm the Principal Interior Designer for Pulp Design Studios & Author/Founder of the lifestyle blog, Hello, Splendor. I am so grateful to be asked to contribute about interior design on Chic Modern Vintage and today I'll be talking all about the details... It's the details in a space that really make the room! You know what they say, 'The whole is

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Today I’m Kalyn’s guest.  How did she know how much I love music?  Believe it or not music affects your personal style, and if you follow me on twitter then you know from time to time I tweet songs I’m listening to.  Click here to check it out. I hope that everyone has a fabulous weekend and I'll see you back here for Moonlite Monday.

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Repurposing acrylic paint that would otherwise go to waste, Los Angeles artist Cassandra Tondro uses leftover house paint rescued from the reject shelves — she uses it for her colorful and contemporary abstract paintings. Each painting is one-of-a-kind, signed and dated, and ready to hang with or without a frame. You can visit her blog here.

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BEFORE AFTER TAKE A SEAT. CLOSE THE DOOR. {yes, THESE ARE HER CLOSET DOORS}   READY FOR SURGERY SPEAKING IN TONGUES STRAPPED AND READY TO GO PAINTED PINNED STACKED. DAMN!! Lauren is MADD crazy talented with paint!  I'm very inspired her work. She’s my new “bestest” blog friend. Nate, I know your listening...this is who you should be inviting on your

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A big thank-you Tonia for inviting me to moonlite this Monday. I am thrilled to be a guest at Chic Modern Vintage as I too love stylish frugal living. I thought I would share what I am most passionate about: decor and design but especially DIY. My favourite activity in the evening is to curl up on the sofa surround by inspiring shelter magazines or reading blogs and online magazines on my

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Clearing out a few things. Go check out The Closet for a few great vintage and new pieces that I am parting with. Open officially on March 1. AND I have so much stuff that I won't ever use, so be sure to check out Stuff and Things for great vintage decor. Also opens officially March 1.

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I had a few meetings yesterday and on the way back home stopped at this place that sells trendy shoes. {I love the prices by the way} I use to spend hundreds of dollars on shoes that I didn’t wear very often. Go figure. Did you spy the shoes that are $39.95 from Shoe Dazzle? Since I was on a shoe kick I decided to stop at another little spot. **sigh** It was love at first sight. Too

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Who can forget Scarlett O’Hara in her homemade green velvet, fringe adorned ensemble – an immortal costume destined to haunt our collective fashion imagination forever? She did what any resourceful woman would have done she tore down the drapes of Tara. BUT it was the tassel fringe hat that made it genius! I guess it’s why Carol Burnett couldn’t resist doing a spoof of that very scene.  Go

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I love seeing IKEA hacks. set yourself apart by customizing using nailheads or even thumbtacks. Using an IKEA BESTA as a home entertainment center is nothing new. Create a pattern that you will use on the doors of the IKEA BESTA. Try out a few different designs before deciding on which one you like. Trace them onto the doors using a pencil or grease marker that easily erasable. Then, you

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Hello everyone my name is April Denise of Unique Illusions. I have a passion to for making things. When I first saw this West Elm headboard, I said to myself “I can make that” with the help of my husband of course. This queen-size retails for about $250. I made it for about $17 out of pocket. YES! It’s true.  See the short video of the bed and go here to see all the instructions to make this

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As cute as her dog is he has a few issues, but her decor fabulous {so take a look.} This weekend I'll be helping a church in my mother's hometown organize their storage where they provide clothing, coats, shoes to the needy. Somehow, I end up being called on for such things. DXG I received my camcorder on yesterday, thanks. I pick up on using new software fairly quickly but "techy" stuff

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People do different things to relax and ease their minds. I could name a few but I won’t so use your imagination. I personally tend to go on thrifting rendezvous. It relaxes me. This past weekend I hit a few spots since the weather was so nice. Therefore no more brass cleaning over the weekend like I had planned. It’s amazing the things that you find. It’s mind boggling still, and I’

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Hello, and happy Valentines day! I want to start off by saying thank you to Tonia for having me over to moonlight on her blog today. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Amy Beth Cupp and four years ago I married Mr. D. That makes me "ABCD!" and I've got a digital sketch book called ABCD Design where I write about making a house a home. First I was an artist, then trained to be a chef

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I really haven’t been doing much of anything since the weather has been sort of “blah” other than cleaning a small collection of brass that I’ve picked up here and there. I’ve used a few things to clean my brass with, lemon and salt combination, ketchup which actually works quite well, and my all time favorite Bar Keepers Friend. Also I have been working on my wood floors with the help of my

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Got a little time? Then you can create fabulous wall treatments, such as this one from LeeAnn of The Vintage Laundry aka The Vintage Laundress. What utilitarian thing have you used to create something fabulous? Remember you can catch me on twitter too. I consider myself well-balanced I talk about all kinds of stuff. You just never know.

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I’m always intrigued and inspired by highly creative people, especially fashion designers. Go here to see more of his collection and here to see a video of how his designs are created.

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Thank you so much Tonia for inviting me to stop by Chic Modern Vintage this week.  I have been busy the past few weeks working on a number of projects at home.  I recently did a cross-country move from San Francisco to Philadelphia, and am now in the process of decorating a whole new space.  As much as I love decor and styling - I mean, it's what I do for textile company - the process of

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  I just want to spend one whole work day with him.

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In my opinion HGTV has lost it’s juice with some of their current programming. Let’s be real about it. In this economy who wants to see House Hunters or House Hunters International? My father got me hooked watching shows like Sensible Chic where they would take a high-end designer room and recreate it on a smaller budget. Season 5 Design Star winner Dan Faires’ online show

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  I haven’t done much thrifting lately, because I have so much going on right now and I seriously don’t have a real need for anything. Recently on my visit to Houston, TX I couldn’t help but to stop by a few thrift shops while I was there. I loved the faux leather croc-print wrapped ice bucket but the inside was missing. The brass lamp was a single and I don’t need anymore "onesies" as I like

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Living in New York city is wonderful, but it presents all sorts of challenges when it comes to space. When my husband and I were decorating our loft we had to meld two very similar, yet different aesthetics. We both love the beauty and sleekness of modern Italian furniture and décor, but personally, I like a little touch of glam. Sometimes I wonder if I was a Disco Queen in another life

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As all of you know, I am one of the new contributors for Laura U Magazine. Again, I’m excited and nervous all at the same time. Thawriter and I recently went to Houston, TX on unrelated business so we decided to stop by before heading home. Although there are other fabulous online shelter magazines, Laura U is a tad different. They’re not just decor/design bloggers. They are a full

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1| How separate are you from your work? or are you? No separation here. My work is a collective reflection of who I am. Yes, "Stiletto Chef" may be a ridiculous way to get viewers to eat healthy and make better choices with their everyday diets, but it gets your attention right? And really, sorry to say, I don't wear heels in my kitchen at home, but for work I sure do! And "Pretty Delicious

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Happy Monday everyone! I’m Lakeitha from Home to Three Duncan Boys and I’m here again guest posting on Tonia lovely blog! Todays topic is stealing. Do you steal? No, not the stealing that would land you in jail. The stealing that will benefit you in the long run. I’m talking about stealing square footage in your home! For instance, this closet once was my coat closet. The problem was that it

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(left) A sophisticated entry of the apartment features Macassar Ebony paneling.  A white marble bust of Poirot purchased in Buenos Aires, a French 1930s Deco console from John Gregory, an antique gilt mirror, faceted side lamps from the Jan Showers Collection, and an antique French chandelier from John Gregory. (right) In the living room, a map of Rome (circa Pope Benedict the 14th) hangs

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Click here to Purchase. I have so much exciting stuff going on. I can’t wait to share. Since I not a super human, a few of thes things are taking just a tad longer, but I promise next week :)  

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Lamps are some of the best accessories to use in your home. Not only do these lights infuse a warm, soft glow into a space, they can also bring plenty of style and color to a room. A room without lamps is like an outfit without jewelry - it looks dull and unfinished. Because of their super powers I have lamps in nearly every room of our house.  In fact I think the kitchen and bathrooms

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While I love all the fabulous online magazines that have come about lately. Rue, Lonny, Matchbook and High Gloss to name a few. I recently accepted to contribute to Laura U. They are full fledged interior design firm and showroom located in Houston, TX. I’m excited and nervous at the same time about this opportunity. The magazine focuses on interiors, fashion, art, design and inspiration for

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