vintage spaces pieces and golden-framed old family photographs, a McCoy, and a bust. Every single dress form and bust wears an embellished rosary or old neck- lace for thoughtful additional display. Also, side note: yep, she collects busts, and religious pieces as well. And mirrors. Very large ones, mostly gold, all lavishly detailed. And botanical art and rose paintings. Hatboxes. Hats. Old photographs (like the one of her great-great-great grandfather, in a large gold frame, passed down through several generations). Antique apothecary bottles (“they each have a story to tell”). The Tao home is akin to a small museumwith its vast assemblage of compelling artifacts. An intriguing feature of Margaret’s most beloved vintage: Much of it is utilized for purposes unconventional to their intended use. Some of the alabaster and trophy collection function as pencil holders. The pine armoire is home to her gift-wrapping supplies. Busts and dress forms exhibit the rosarys. Practicality is something Margaret seeks in her finds, complementing the splendor and peacefulness. The home is chock full of her signature ability to find unique uses for antique objects. The Blue Room beyond the double fireplace contains the hearth area and kitchen, and is Margaret’s favorite room in the house. Here she dis- plays a fan of old-fashioned postcards above the fireplace. She switches them out through the seasons, as her vintage collection contains many holiday themes. Oh, the calm induced by the hue throughout this space! Windowed cabinets flaunt additional appreciations of The Collector — miniature oil lamps (her grandmother’s) and blue and white trans- ferware. The flowery china also sets the dining table in the breakfast nook. The cozy couch and chair carry on the soothing blue, as do subtle touches here and there. The eclectic mix of a modern kitchen and antique furnishings results in oozing originality. And you betcha – the bust residing on the hearth wears an embellished, brilliant blue rosary. The unique Tao atmosphere descends to the basement as well. Tony designed the previously unfinished area, continuing the tranquil
The soft and inviting master bedroom shows love to special momentos and vintage/antique treasures. Mission-style furniture anchors the space without being too heavy within the neutral palette.
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