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Double Take: Thrifted Vintage
Words by CHERI NATIONS Photos by MELISSA KYLE PHOTOGRAPHY Design by LISA BEERY
I t’s been spoken and printed a million times over the years: accessories transform. The repurposed blue dresser, vintage yellow chair, new multicolored rug and new hanging light
pieces, change the entire look and feel of this entryway while offering a sense of joy and comfort in the home.
fixture are the anchors in this space. Thrifted vintage is the best way to add a unique flair to any space. Here’s an excellent example of how thrifted vintage finds, mixed with modern
Everyday A large, framed oil painting of lilies notably hangs above the yellow-painted fabric thrift chair as it takes center stage. The lily painting is a beloved heirloom, created by a late aunt. The green floral-stitched vintage pillow, which sits upright in the chair, was grabbed at a hospital fundraising tag sale for a dollar. And what’s so great about the pillow is that it has a zipper for easy laundering. The three small complementary floral oil paintings are thrift finds, all with a price tag of under five dollars, and carry out the theme of an indoor flower garden on the wall. A vintage wooden dresser finds a new purpose and home against the wall. The blue dresser with its missing drawer, previously painted several colors, is now equipped with sturdy woven baskets to catch overflow. A variety of simple vintage milk glass vases and a vintage floral tin reinforce the garden feel inviting guests inside with a sense of comfort in the home. Holiday A large, green chalk board was saved from a school and is now ready for the holidays with its prominent starry night theme artfully drawn on by the owner. The vintage yellow chair is now draped with a rich, dark blue throw, reminiscent of the long dark nights of winter and is accented with a modern white fluffy pillow; a reminder of the snow to come. The new print of two deer keeps watch in a simple thrifted wooden frame, which now has new life with a fresh coat of paint. The tall milk glass vases have been swapped out for a variety of vintage milk glass-footed vessels, now proudly cradling vintage miniature trees and glass ornaments. Lastly, the simple lettering and graphics on the vintage cardboard ornament boxes are a reminder of treasured holidays past, lending to a sense of joy in the home. ^
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16 VINTAGEKC WINTER 2018
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