French Friday: Kid Stuff
I think old stuff is charming––the junkier, the better. This makes it very hard for me to cover ground on road trips because every giant billboard on a lonely stretch of country road for flea markets and antique malls makes me want to pull off at the next exit and dig through dusty, musty piles.
This is how I found a Girl Scout Handbook with awesome illustrations from the ’30s, my beloved turquoise typewriter, and the little lidded alpine dish that I pull my Splenda out of every morning. This is my favorite way to shop but sometimes, in a pinch, Etsy will do.
Vintage baby stuff is dear, and old French things, as we know, can have an irresistible sort of charm. Put them together and we’re talking, whoa: a match made in heaven.
Another thing about little vintage knickknacks here and there: when you’re largely shopping at places like IKEA for furniture and big ticket items, a little vintage toy on the windowsill or an old floral dish on the table can bring a big dose of history and charm to a space. It’s the kind of touch that really makes a house a home. And that even grown-ups can get behind.
Happy weekend!
Betsy: Such wonderful finds! So awesome for a nursery?1 year ago
Totally! But I am not trying to send any covert messages. Not yet, anyway.
1 year ago
Katie: Oh, so adorable! And yes, I agree – a touch of vintage charm can transform a space. Happy weekend to you!1 year ago
Cadi: Vintage bits and pieces like this ARE what makes a house feel like home, and gives it that sense of coziness. It’s one of my favorite decorating tricks.
I love garage saling, flea marketing, and antiquing. I feel your need to hop off at the next exit when I see one advertised along the highways and byways! Happy Weekend!1 year ago
sweetsugarbean: I love old stuff too… my little house is a mix of vintage and modern and it makes me happy! Have a wonderful weekend!1 year ago
Betsy: I recently bought some reproductions of old California produce labels. My grown son was kind of gaga over them so we created a border around his kitchen with them. Then I decopaged (sp?) some onto glass canisters. Great kitchen without being to cutsie! Thanks for letting me share.1 year ago
amy: Love these! Great inspirations for my kids’ teeny tiny living spaces…
Also, do you agree that really the worst thing about living in NYC is the dearth of good thrift stores? I miss Midwestern weekends sifting through great vintage finds.1 year ago
Sara Rose: Eva has all my old Madeleine books in French. She’s also got the cooloest french, spanish, and japanese flash cards EVER. But the win? I got her into The Red Shoes and The Triplets of Belleville. DOUBLE WIN- she sings along to Madeline Peyroux with mama. Now let’s get Owen into Dutch boy shoes or something equally awesome, right?1 year ago
El: One link lead to another, and I’ll be attending the Visiting Nurse rummage sale at the Fairgrounds in Far Hills this upcoming weekend. So close… who knew?! Thanks for the heads up.1 year ago
Culinary School: Three Semesters of Life, Learning, and Loss of Blood: So sweet. Must-not-covet!1 year ago
Amazing! That makes me so happy to hear!1 year ago
I completely agree, Amy! Yes!1 year ago