What To Do With That Vintage Dresser

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SnHecqnM17I/AAAAAAAAFUk/P5uSz7X8cXY/s1600-h/06_SmallCoolWinner_small.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364313215231383474" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SnHecqnM17I/AAAAAAAAFUk/P5uSz7X8cXY/s800/06_SmallCoolWinner_small.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 678px; height: 476px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">It seems that most people have vintage furniture pass through their lives at one time or another. For some of us, its by choice, some by inheritance, and some because its all they can afford. Given my profound love of this kind of furniture, I sometimes get questions about how to use it in a more modern way.<br /><a href="http://gallery.apartmenttherapy.com/photo/07-25-09-Monika-SmallCool/06_SmallCoolWinner"><span style="font-style: italic;">Apartment Therapy</span></a> has a very cool home tour today. The owners used vintage furniture throughout the house, but my favorite example is the dresser used in the living room. Its used as a one of a kind entertainment center. Given the small scale of the home, the dresser is a perfect fit. This idea can also be used for bedrooms or dorm rooms that don't have square footage to spare.<br /></span></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SnHecVI9aoI/AAAAAAAAFUc/RSB2SfuN3sA/s1600-h/07_SmallCoolWinner_small.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364313209467398786" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SnHecVI9aoI/AAAAAAAAFUc/RSB2SfuN3sA/s800/07_SmallCoolWinner_small.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 680px; height: 396px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">The bottom compartments are used for varying media units and remotes. What more could you ask for? I'm guessing some of you are still not feeling the love for vintage, so here is another great detail. Most vintage furniture is sturdier and better built than 90% of furniture made today. I have a dresser similar to this one and know what I'm talking about. My husband cringes a little every time I ask him to help me move it again, because its built like a tank! Its difficult to find new furniture of the same quality unless you are prepared to pay for very high end pieces.<br />So, when asked how to best use vintage furniture, its best to have an open mind. (Perhaps, a piece can be used for other than its original purpose) Also, mix it up. Don't be afraid to throw in one or two vintage pieces with your modern furniture. Be adventurous!!!</span>

What To Do With That Vintage Dresser

It seems that most people have vintage furniture pass through their lives at one time or another. For some of us, its by choice, some by inh...

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The Solution I Needed!

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sei0_Vet8KI/AAAAAAAAEwc/KJOENGNq0gc/s1600-h/apt2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325705559556354210" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sei0_Vet8KI/AAAAAAAAEwc/KJOENGNq0gc/s800/apt2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 629px; height: 410px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Chairs hanging from the walls! Of course!!<br />I have often mentioned my addiction to buying chairs (<a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/2008/11/maybe-i-just-like-sitting.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">and photographing them</span></a><a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/2008/11/maybe-i-just-like-sitting.html">).</a><br />What I don't talk about much, is just how many chairs I have w/ nowhere to put them.<br />I LOVE this idea <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/small-cool-2009/small-cool-2009-bernards-light-bright-homeinternational-division-12-081042"><span style="font-style: italic;">found on Apartment Therapy</span></a>! Check out the photos. There are some more<br />examples of unique storage ideas for chairs. What I really love it that the chairs become<br />a work of art. Honestly, that is what attracts me to chairs; their beautiful lines or texture.<br />Now, if only I can get Mark to go along w/ this idea...even more challenging.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sei0_lfozUI/AAAAAAAAEwk/bvVmO7JdDMI/s1600-h/apt.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325705563855179074" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Sei0_lfozUI/AAAAAAAAEwk/bvVmO7JdDMI/s800/apt.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 627px; height: 438px;" /></a>Happy Friday!<br /></div>

The Solution I Needed!

Chairs hanging from the walls! Of course!! I have often mentioned my addiction to buying chairs ( and photographing them ). What I don't...

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Well, Thanks Apartment Therapy!

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SaYYCsnD77I/AAAAAAAAEhE/RPG1PHq8kcQ/s1600-h/Dark+and+ligh+collage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306955645516509106" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SaYYCsnD77I/AAAAAAAAEhE/RPG1PHq8kcQ/s800/Dark+and+ligh+collage.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 572px; height: 408px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">On Monday, I wrote about <a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/2009/02/designing-in-dark.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">different approaches to lighting a home</span></a> painted in very dark colors.<br />As if on cue,<a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/house-tours/house-tour-steves-mancave-sydney-076954"><span style="font-style: italic;"> Apartment Therapy</span></a> posted a home that uses both natural lighting and dramatic artificial lighting.<br />I guess the 10 emails a day from them, paid off;)<br /></span></span></div>

Well, Thanks Apartment Therapy!

On Monday, I wrote about different approaches to lighting a home painted in very dark colors. As if on cue, Apartment Therapy posted a ho...

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Tough Decisions.

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SUszYqBH-hI/AAAAAAAAEHI/g_roXiLxC8A/s1600-h/Picture+1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281371486710921746" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SUszYqBH-hI/AAAAAAAAEHI/g_roXiLxC8A/s800/Picture+1.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 436px; height: 390px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Recently, <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Apartment Therapy </span></a>has been kind enough to sign me up for frequent emails. I'm not completely sure how I feel about that, but I did enjoy seeing there post about the best L.A. house tours. The hard part is deciding which one I like the best. So difficult! The first home belongs to photographer <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/house-tours/house-tour-sharon-and-spencers-danish-dogs-domicile-los-angeles-068998"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sharon Montrose</span></a>. Her attention to detail is amazing. Nothing is out of place, but it still feels quirky and fun. I love everything.</span></span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SUszZEp3ogI/AAAAAAAAEHY/dCXLLAzTHpo/s1600-h/Picnik+collage2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281371493861138946" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SUszZEp3ogI/AAAAAAAAEHY/dCXLLAzTHpo/s800/Picnik+collage2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 502px; height: 299px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SUszY1FFgXI/AAAAAAAAEHQ/sUWMQnHoE0g/s1600-h/Picture+7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281371489680327026" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SUszY1FFgXI/AAAAAAAAEHQ/sUWMQnHoE0g/s800/Picture+7.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 442px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">So, my second choice it the home of <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/house-tours/house-tour-sherry-and-miguels-marvimonhouse-los-angeles-070174"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sherry and Miguel.</span></a> Although, it is filled with a lot of vintage furniture like the first home, it is much more free-spirited.</span></span> <span style="font-size:85%;">I especially love the "Delicious" sign in the kitchen. I totally agree that this house is indeed, very delicious:)</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SUszZGiZ7AI/AAAAAAAAEHg/DJFONJkSlFs/s1600-h/Picture+11.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281371494366702594" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SUszZGiZ7AI/AAAAAAAAEHg/DJFONJkSlFs/s800/Picture+11.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 455px; height: 336px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SUszZYWsJFI/AAAAAAAAEHo/p5fe7cAEkuA/s1600-h/Picnik+collage3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281371499149403218" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SUszZYWsJFI/AAAAAAAAEHo/p5fe7cAEkuA/s800/Picnik+collage3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px; height: 460px;" /></a>

Tough Decisions.

Recently, Apartment Therapy has been kind enough to sign me up for frequent emails. I'm not completely sure how I feel about that, but I...

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