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“Vintage” Christmas Car

November 20, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: Christmas, decor, vintage, vintage car, vintage Christmas 8 Comments

I have a major addiction to checking the clearance isle every-single-time I’m at Marshalls. I consider this pretty exciting, ask my husband and he probably won’t agree (wink!). The last time I checked, I spotted this adorable vintage-looking car! Better yet, it only had a $7 price tag, score!

Although the copper and black appearance is appealing, it wouldn’t match with my Christmas decor enough. So I’m sure you know what I did… I painted it white! Not all of it, just the majority of the exterior. I kept the tires and inside the original finish. I used clay/chalk paint so it dried quick and I could move right on to the next step! I grabbed a bottle brush tree I snagged from the dollar store last year and simply anchored it in place using some red and white bakers twine. It’s that simple! I turned this aged car into the perfect “vintage” car to go along with my Christmas decor! Isn’t it just darling?

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{ Country Living Fair Recap }

September 18, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: Country Living, Country Living Fair, country living magazine, diy, Editor and chief, repurposed, retro, vintage Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago I received an email from Hometalk inviting me to join them at the Country Living Fair Columbus, I was beyond thrilled! Honestly, I never knew or heard of the fair here so I was really looking forward to going! I invited my best friend to join in for the fun, so her and I made a date of it 😉

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect, very Fall-like! The fair took place in Ohio Village and was packed full of hundreds of vendors! There was truly something for everyone there! Vintage, retro, rustic, repurposed, handmade, you name it! I died and went to heaven for the day… There was so much to look at, I didn’t know where to start!

I naturally gravitated towards anything vintage and burlap. But there were plenty of items to peek my interest!

My favorite part of the day, though, was meeting some fabulous bloggers that I’ve been following online for sometime! That was really exciting and rewarding to meet them in person! We all had the pleasure of meeting Rachel DeScepper, the senior web editor of Country Living Magazine and Sarah Gray Miller the magazine’s editor in chief! Not to mention, Cari Cucksey from the show Cash & Cari!

The Country Living Fair travels across the entire U.S. so check out the website to see if and when there’s a fair coming near you!

{ Blog Feature: 27 West & Co. }

August 7, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: 27 West & Co., blog feature, decor, home decor, vintage, vintage decor, vintage store 2 Comments

Today I have the pleasure sharing with a darling little vintage store tucked away in the town I grew up in! It was a beautiful afternoon, and I headed to interview the daughter of the store owner, Misty. Her father opened 27 West & Co. last March 2012. The name is the store address, I love that!!

Misty and her sister Christy work the store, while their Father scores inventory. The girls decorate and bring the items back to life by repurposing, if needed, and staging the store. The store has a mixture of everything, mixing the old with the new! Eclectic, vintage and glam.

Love this old desk repurposed with Miss Mustard Seeds milk paint!

One of the favorite things about this store, is the unique window treatments. They create unique “rods” using things like live tree branches, producing a truly eye-catching appearance!

Doors, shutters and windows are the most popular purchased items in the shop, and it’s not hard to see why! They have a charming selection of vintage style windows! I was dying to take one home!

This beautiful, ornate buffet is one of Mistys favorite pieces in the store right now! You don’t often see pieces like this anymore!

I love this plank wall! It’s an original from this old home, built in 1900! True vintage <3 p="">

Super fun letter wall!

A music lover’s dream! Stacks of old records and tapes!

Love this book page filled room! Time consuming, but well worth it!!

Fun vintage theatre chairs!

If you’re in the Central Ohio area be sure to stop by Old Town Pickerington and check out the latest at 27 West & Co.

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Fab Pins of the Week

June 21, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: 4th of July, burlap wreath, desserts, fab pins of the week, fourth of july, free printables, home decor, patriotic, patriotic decor, Pinterest, red white and blue, vignettes, vintage, vintage decor Leave a Comment

Happy Friday!!!

I’m in full swing of decorating and creating patriotic beauty around the house lately!
And that’s exactly where my inspiration was this week: Fourth of July!

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1. I’m not really sure I can explain my immense love for this entire Vintage Americana setup! It’s absolutely perfect!! I highly encourage you to stop by the wonderful Pizzazzerie and feast your eyes on this adorable 4th of July party! She provides all the deats for the printables used (even a freebie!).

2. We all know my love for burlap wreaths, so it’s no wonder why this one caught my eye! It’s absolutely adorable! You can easily use this same technique for dressing up your wreath for the fourth! I think I see a weekend project coming my way (wink!)

3. I love all the vintage details in this lovely set up from my blogger friend Allison at The Golden Sycamore! Head over and check out how she uses true vintage pieces, along with new, and incorporates them to make this vignette pop!!

4. Mmm, mmm, mmm… This patriotic dessert looks divine! It’s nice and light, but full of sweetness! I will definitely be making this one this year! Head on over to Curly Girl Kitchen and check out the full recipe there! Enjoy J

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{ Fab Pins of the Week }

May 3, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: fab pins of the week, Friday, Pinterest, shabby chic, vintage, Vintage chic, vintage chic birthday party, vintage furniture 2 Comments

Happy, happy Friday 🙂 This weekend is my little Isabella’s second birthday! This weeks favorite pins fancy the vintage chic themed party we will be having! Enjoy and have a great weekend!

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1. Simply dress up an floral arrangement by covering a coffee can in your desired fabric or burlap! I love this idea and it creates the perfect centerpiece to adorn any table! I love the mix of feminine flowers: babies breath, pink roses and hydrangeas!

2. Such a creative idea to display a seating chart for your vintage wedding! This would also be really neat to do with fun games for a vintage chic birthday party! Super simple using a pallet and some sprayed painted frames from the dollar store or local thrift store!
3. I’m crazy about shabby chic worn furniture right now, and this piece is just perfect! The robin egg blue really makes this piece stand out, what do you think?!
4. How adorable is this shabby chic style laundry room! If my husband would let me decorate super girly, I would have a room decorated with the pinks, blues and floral prints!

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{ DIY “Vintage” Tray }

April 8, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: decoupage, diy, DIY crafts, diy vintage, Krylons, vintage, vintage tray 22 Comments

I had a little bit of “free” time this weekend, so I headed to the local antique mall… Fell in love with a few goodies there, but everything seemed to be so over priced! Any who, I found a cute vintage tray, looked at the price tag of $45 and didn’t think it was so “cute” anymore! Needless to say, my next stop was Hobby Lobby where I knew I could find everything I needed to re-create that vintage tray!

Here’s what you’re going to need:

natural wood tray, $3 (with coupon)
two sheets of scrapbook paper, $1.08 (or fabric would also work!)
spray paint, I used Krylons oil rubbed bronze, $4
homemade decoupage (recipe here!)
furniture wax, I used Miss Mustard Seeds

Start by applying two- three coats of spray paint to the sides of your tray. I did a light coat on the base of the tray since I would be covering it. Let dry completely. Measure your scrapbook pages to fit the tray base, and trim. I opted for a beautiful, vintage looking paper. I used an elmers craft glue to adhere the pages to the tray base and pressed down, eliminating any bubbles. I love my homemade decoupage! It’s the same batch I made last June, and it works just as great! I applied a generous amount of the decoupage to the top of the craft paper as a sealant. At first it will look very bubbly, but it doesn’t dry that way! As the glue and decoupage was drying, I added thin coats of Miss Mustard Seeds furniture wax to the sides, inside and tops of the tray. The wax recommends letting it sit 3-5 minutes and buffing it with a clean cloth. Doing so created a worn feel to the tray.

And there you have it.. A “vintage” tray for right around $8!

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{ Fab Pins of the Week }

February 22, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: design, fab pins of the week, fashion, kids, kids playroom, peep toe booties, Pinterest, style, vintage 2 Comments

Woohoo, it’s Friday lovelies! I’ve got a little surprise up my sleeve tonight for my hubby’s birthday! Looking forward to spending the evening with him! Anyways, let’s get to my favorite pins this week!

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1. Love love love leopard, and these peek-toe booties are right up my alley!! Adds style to any outfit and pairs perfectly with these rolled up, worn jeans. You’re going to want to head over to

s e e r s u c k e r + s a d d l e s, her style is to die for!!

2. I think the idea of making a tent for the kids playroom is so much fun! Once the basement is finished, we are going to make one to put in the corner where they can read, create and imagine!

3. Sleek and sophisticated! This room boasts classic stripes with style! Fresh colors and clean lines perfectly in place. I’m not one to decorate with black much, but this is eye-catching!

4. Never thought about using dollies as a place mat, but I’m loving the idea! Simple and perfect for any vintage get together!

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Day Two of Ivory – – Fashion and Nail Color!

February 28, 2012 by Fotini Filed Under: casual wear, color inspiration, fashion, formal wear, ivory, nail color, Pinterest, Spring, summer, vintage, wedding Leave a Comment

A beautiful color for Spring and Summer, ivory looks beautiful for formal or casual wear. I have a fabulous blazer I can’t wait to pull back out for Spring. It pairs perfectly with simple silk tank, fitted jeans and heels.

For more formal wearing, chose a ivory dress with vintage or crystal detailing, pair with nude heels and gold jewelry!

Also, a great color for manicured nails. Looks beautiful for everyday wear, or for your special wedding day!

I love this dress!!

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Utlra chic and elegant – –

December 30, 2011 by Fotini Filed Under: blush pink, bouquet ideas, chandeliers, classic, fabric flowers, flower girl dress, gold accent, lace tablecloth, Pinterest, platform pumps, pure elegance, romantic, roses, vintage, wedding dress, wedding shoes Leave a Comment

One of my all-time favorite elegant colors is– blush pink! Blush pink is so romantic, and can be paired with just about anything and be gorgeous! Endless possibilities… Blush pink, charcoal gray and silver…Blush pink, champagne and gold.. Blush pink, white and silver…

Here are two options for your wedding dress. Option one: Sweetheart neckline, full flow-y and blush pink accented bow belt. Option two: Strapless, form fitting top and feather accented bottom.

If you plan to wear heels on your big day, here are two beautiful options you may like! The pink platform pumps are embellished with a tulle and fabric studded flower clip, glamming them up a bit! The strappy sandal heels are accented beautifully with just enough tulle and fabric to keep them classy. The sandals would be a shoe you could even wear after your “big day”, paired with a fitting black dress!

Simple, cute option for flower girl dress. Layered ballerina style. Maybe even have her wear ballerina flats to complete the look!

Here are four incredible options for your bouquet. First is a variety of ranunculus. Very feminine and sweet. The second bouquet is actually just fabric flowers centered with vintage rhinestone and pearl pieces. The third bouquet is classic, prepared with a variety of roses. The fourth bouquet I have here is another mix of ranunculus, paired with small roses and a few other flowers I’m not quiet sure of.

I just love absolutely everything about this picture. It screams pure elegance!! I love the chandeliers hanging from the tree branches. The tables are clothed with a dark blush, lace tablecloth, blush feathered backing chair cover and gold accented chairs.

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Vintage Glamour

January 16, 2011 by Fotini Filed Under: blush pink, glamour, homegoods, Isabella, love, Marshalls, pink and brown, princess, vintage Leave a Comment

So, today I went to our local Marshalls Homegoods store to see what goodies they had… and boy was I glad I did! Sooo many awesome ideas for the babies room, I can’t wait to begin decorating 🙂

I originally thought I was going to decorate her room in a pink and brown modern/princess theme. I still love the design I came up with, but not quite as much as what I have in mind now! When I was researching for the wedding, I came across the color duo blush pink and champagne, and I fell in love with it! Searching around the store today, I happened to come across a danty, feminine pillow with Isabella’s name on it! Of course, there was no question that I was buying it, but it didn’t exactly fit with the first nursery design. I know, it’s crazy to think one pillow could make me reconsider that easily, but that’s just how I work! Upon searching, I came across this adorable, blush pink, frilly pillow and I loved it!! So that was my focus… the wheels in my head really began turning, and I started picturing this gorgeous, ornate nursery 🙂 Now my job was to put it together!!

Everything I’m finding online is soooo expensive. I’m talking like nothing under $400 for a 4-piece crib set, ridiculous! I may have to end up opting with a neutral color like cream for the bedding crib set and make it pop with the decor! Nonetheless, here are a couple of designs I’d die for right now….http://www.babybedding.com/shabby-chic-chenille-crib-bedding

http://babybeddingmarket.com/madisonbabybedding.aspx

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