I have a cousin who collects kitschy Florida souvenirs. The tropical 1950s looking stuff with palm trees and pink flamingos. The whole house is Mid-Century Modern, but with a fun tropical twist. I found some great rugs in a Blue Willow pattern made by Dream Decor Rugs of Miami. They make the same rugs in…
I have been looking for bar stools for the new house we are building. I really love the look of Vintage Industrial Drafting Stools. You see them in a lot of magazines. They use them with just about every style. I love the Dakota Backed Adjustable Barstool from Target’s Threshold Collections. The height adjusts from…
Are you trying to get a lot of light where you want it in your kitchen? One option is track lighting. Just replace whatever light is already there with track. You can aim the light wherever you want. You can even add more light. You don’t want to overload the circuit. It’s not just annoying…
Kalco’s new Milo Collection looks like it came straight from the pages of a 1950s decorating book. But, it uses modern LED technology. Each light source is a 3 watt G9 LED. Lots of light and dimmable! Choose a finish, either Two-tone Matte Black or Warm White with Vintage Brass. It is sturdy and well…
Orb, Globe and Armillary inspired pendants and chandeliers are oh so popular right now. These chandeliers feature a sphere made of metal surrounding visible lamps. They add a lot of interest to a dining room, entry foyer or other areas. Orb Chandeliers > You have probably seen an armillary sphere in a garden, interlocking spheres,…
Pineapple Lighting The pineapple has been a decorative motif for centuries. Charles II Presented with a Pineapple c.1675-80 “Charles II, wearing star of the Garter, stands on a terrace, his left hand on hip. To the left, a man, possibly John Rose, the royal gardener, kneels before him and presents him with what is said…
