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How to Buy Vintage Textiles at Flea Markets

May 21, 2019
Written by Kris Christensen
Photography by Bret Gum
Styling by Kimberly Irion Yungfleisch and Scarlett James

Kimberly Irion Yungfleisch and her husband, Justin, made their Nashville cottage into a cozy second home/vacation rental in no time at all. “The house already had crown molding, beautiful wood floors…

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Design Ideas

The Designers’ Guide to Decorating with Antiques

March 31, 2019
Written by Camellia Ghotbzadeh
Photography by Jessie Preza
Styling by Gordon Kessler
and by Larry Johnson

Gordon Kessler and Larry Johnson are the design duo behind Gordon + Johnson Interiors, bringing Southern hospitality to homes up and down the eastern seaboard. The pair collaborated on the…

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House Tour: Autumn on the Coast

October 23, 2017
Written by Torrey Kim
Photography by Bret Gum
Styled by Jacqueline deMontravel

Whether you live among the foliage of New England or the heat of Florida, you probably feel a certain crisp vibrance when the calendar turns to autumn. Laguna Beach, California,…

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Lifestyle

How to Spot High-Quality Vintage Furniture

July 28, 2017
Written by Torrey Kim
Photography by Bret Gum

Whether you’re shopping at a high-end antiques shop or the thrift store, if you’re buying a vintage piece of furniture, you want to make sure it’s a high-quality item. “Education…

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Quarter sawn victorian oak bench with pillows and sunflowers

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The Simple Beauty of Brown Wood Furniture

April 24, 2017
Written by Jin Hyun
Photography by Bret Gum
Styling by Kelly Wilkniss

For many years, the classic yet versatile look of painted furniture has been a beloved addition for a pop of color or a clean white, minimalist look. But Kelly Wilkniss…

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Design Ideas

6 Tips to Sophisticated Cottage Charm

August 12, 2013
Written by Sarah Jane O'Keefe

1. Strong staples A modern couch becomes a showcase for your style while providing comfortable seating. Its timeless style is easily transitional, making future room updates simple. 2. Tempting textures…

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Lifestyle

How to Live With Your Collectibles

May 17, 2013
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Jaimee Itagaki

Don’t be afraid to use your collections. My 2-year-old granddaughter plays with some of my old kitchen tins. I have an old railroad train bench I inherited from my…

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Design Ideas

House Tour: Country Vintage Chic (Part 2)

May 8, 2013
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Jaimee Itagaki

The rest of the look—a mix of rustic farmhouse style and nostalgic folk art and bold color—is delivered via Sue’s many collections. Yellowware in the kitchen was a practical,…

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Design Ideas

House Tour: Country Vintage Chic (Part 1)

May 5, 2013
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Jaimee Itagaki

Sue Jackson was drawn to the patina of old things even as a child. While other children were learning from Saturday morning cartoons, elementary school primers and Scholastic textbooks, little…

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Lifestyle

Hobnail Heaven: How to Decorate with this Vintage Pattern

May 1, 2013
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum
Photography by Jickie Torres and Jaime Itagaki

If you’ve been swept into the wave of nostalgia for midcentury modern artifacts and would like to begin a collection, there is perhaps no better place to start than by…

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