How to Style Vintage Items With Art
YAY for today!
I think I am still on a high from my road trip to the Brimfield Antique Show last week! I go every year in May & in September with my friend Sue. We are giddy from the time we pull out of the driveway in Brett’s big o’l truck, until the time we get home, exhausted from our day, but still swooning over all our treasures.
Like the change of the seasons, this trip always inspires a little re-styling in my home. I am constantly moving things around and freshening things up. I’ve been incorporating some of my new finds from Brimmy and thought I would share a few with you.
“Bright Sunshiny Day” is available here
I fell in love with this cute mint green owl planter. I paired it with this painting called, “Bright Sunshiny day”. It was inspired by the warm turquoise blue ocean water that stays with me from my Caribbean travels. The happy little flowers remind me of spending time with friends. I added the punches of color and polka dots as a reminder to find the sunshine and whimsy in each day. These colors have a nice summery vibe don’t you think?
“LET US DANCE IN THE SUN, WEARING WILDFLOWERS IN OUR HAIR…”
~Susan Polis Schultz
My sweet husband Brett has been making these gorgeous frames for me out of the most lovely hardwood that he sources. I am in love with the natural color and beauty of the wood. No two pieces are the same, making each frame like my vintage items really special.
I also thought the planter looked cute with these three little vintage owls I found at an estate sale some years back. Owls always remind me of my inner wisdom.
I have a thing for chippy painted objects and fell in love with the texture of this white charger. I styled it here with the green vase I found at Brimmy, but think it would be equally as cute styled flat with a candle or flowers on it. Might have to bookmark that idea for our annual Memorial Day wine party coming up 🙂.
“Pop of Spring” is available here (SOLD)
The azaleas are starting to pop in my garden and the color has influenced some of my work. This little painting is called, "Pop of Spring". It was inspired by the poppy pods I saved from last year. The pods have such a remarkable form. I painted them pink as I think it is such a happy color.
Thought you may enjoy the flower symbolism associated with poppies:
Beauty
Magic
Fertility
Restful sleep and recovery
A lively imagination
Beauty & Success
Sometimes just a little pop of color is all you need on a shelf to freshen things up.
Do you love vintage and treasure hunting as much as me? What are your favorite treasures? Share with me in the comments below. I would love to learn about the things you love that make your home feel special.
Sending you a day filled with sunshine & love!
laura 🙂