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Bohemian Jewelry
I’ve collected vintage jewelry, as well as chunky pieces for at least two decades. It’s become my signature. I love them all, they are so beautiful. But, I’ve struggled with how to display them. I don’t have a lot of room, but these two should help, and they make me smile.
I’ll start posting pics of my pieces. Love them all so much.
Bohemian Houseboat
I just returned from a trip to Paris to discover I have a passion for houseboats. On the Seine. Very near central Paris. Ok. It’s nice to dream. I’ve been shopping around for houseboats, and most of them are converted barges. These are the ideal size for the extensive canal system. But most have the “skipper” look to them. Dark wood, blue cushions, messy storage, antiquated bathrooms. You can smell the dampness from the pictures. But since this is my dream, the houseboat has to be modern, a bit bohemian, and livable. After extensive searching I found my vision.
PENICHE LE BOUDOIR DE SERENDIPITY
On a mission to find out who did the conversion? In the meantime, these pictures help to keep the dream alive.
The bedroom has a bathtub in it. Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. For me the tolite needs its own room.
Outdoor Dining
Food tastes better eaten outside. With this in mind, comfy, long-lasting, spill proof and coordinated seating is our mission. Some ideas:
Bar Stool Dilemma
Bars/counter/kitchen are really important. For one thing, the often get used more than any other seating. And they are often very noticable. We’d like ours to be fun, comfortable, and not stand out too much. We’re torn between plain wood, upholstered and decopaged with pop art?
White & Blood Red
Don’t know if it’s the contrast, or the excitement, but we love the combo of white and blood red, with a touch of silver.
Modern Face Lifts for Vintage Furniture
Sometimes it’s hard to visualize how old furniture can look modern, but it can. Vintage furniture is so beautifully made that it is a shame to toss it out and replace with something from Ikea. Instead, turn it into a statement piece. It’s good for the environment too. Upcycle is chic. Check out what PreLovedStyle and Material Recovery on Etsy are doing.
Tulip Chairs Go with Everything
I really like the idea of mixing with my 100 year old beautiful dining room table.
Mid-Century Modern Brick Walls
White or painted these bricks have a very modern look. Ideal for blocking a compost pile, hiding the pool pump, edging the front entrance, lining the path to the house.
Rugs, Rugs, Rugs
We believe the rug makes the room. Here are the ones that make our wish list that includes ABC Carpets, Trina Turk, and Turkish Homewares. Plus you can find loads of vintage rugs on Ebay.
