When it comes to decor and appreciation of solid design, Coryander Friend (head curator and collector for Storefront) has defined her mission in curating design. She confesses she "became aware of an aesthetic that I wanted to pull together - a mix of primitive, modernist, off-trail stuff." She has fifteen years of experience behind her designing and decorating sets for commercials and print. It was only recently that she and her boyfriend Cory Lashever (business partner and curator) joined Raan Parton and their awesome showroom was born. More
Historic Preservation Carpenter Paul Cutting rescued this abandoned house and restored it into a working home, using parts from over 23 houses. He recommends using salvaged hardware (and we think it's a great solution for sprucing up old cabinets and dressers, too). More
Whether you're an eclectic collector or you simply think nothing of quality was made after 1960, shopping for vintage goods can lead to a world of history and discovery. If you like doing your vintage shopping from the comfort of your own home, you're in luck. We covered a lot of vintage ground last year, with finds from every era, for every room in the home.
• Shopping in Your Skivvies: Best Online Vintage & Antique Stores
• 10 Vintage Trays to Keep You Organized
• Vintage Finds for the Home: Under $50
• JT Baldwin's Vintage Audio Decor
• Keep it Cool: 10 Vintage Ice Buckets
• Organize It: Vintage Blue Drawers & Boxes
• Best of Etsy: Vintage Luggage (Plus Tips for Using Old Suitcases at Home)
• Future Primitive Radio & MP3 Speakers Dial in Yesteryear's Style
• Bring It Back: Vintage Brass Accents
• Second Shout Out: Online Curated Vintage & Antique Marketplace More
Some things never go out of style and we see as many nurseries with vintage finds and looks as we do more modern styles. It appeals to thrifters and sentimentalists alike and evokes feelings of hominess and comfort. Here are ten of our favorites from the past year:
• Emerson Kate's Soft, Vintage-Feel Nursery
• Charlotte Joi's Vintage Wonderland
• Jack's Vintage Big Boy Room
• Juniper's Jaunty Pink Nursery
• Ruby Jean's Vintage Cheer
• Molly's Vintage Room with Pops of Red
• Niko's Antique Toys Toddler Room
• Agathe's Eclectically Green Room
• Amelie's Charming Vintage & DIY Nursery
• Vintage Love in Felix's Room More
With Pantone's Color of the Year announcement this month, emerald green is in the crosshairs of all of our design radars. We've shown you ways to incorporate the color into your home and kids' rooms. Today, Etsy provides the inspiration, with nine great vintage and handmade items in this beautiful jewel tone. From left to right:
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Name: Ruby Jean (2)
Location: Broomfield, Colorado
I created Ruby's room a little over two years ago by re-purposing items I had collected over the years and combining them with a few garage sale finds. My vision was to create an eclectic and cheerful space using white as a base on most major pieces in the room (walls, flooring, crib) but to accent with bright pops of color throughout using vintage pieces. More
Worcester doesn't usually tip the trendy scale, but it's Amy Lynn Chase's misson to change that. The fab fashion diva behind the Haberdash mobile vintage shop has founded a permanent brick and mortar store that showcases nearly 60 artisans, antiques vendors, and craftspeople in the revitalized Canal District. More





















































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