Wednesday, January 18, 2012

VINTAGE INSPIRATION

This spread is from a long past Lonny issue (April/May 2010) but it is still one of the most inspiring home features I've ever come across.  This home is located in Houston and is owned by graphic designer, Ashley Putnam - who is coincidentally also from my hometown of Baton Rouge.

I've gone back to these images many times simply to look at all the wonderful vintage items that Ashley has clearly been collecting for some time.  For me, it's the one-of-a-kind lamps, bowls, artwork, accessories and furnishing that makes this house so great.

Let's take as stroll, shall we?


The white bamboo lamp up top is great and you can never have enough mint julep cups, right?  More bamboo notes in the coat rack and, of course, a little home bar loaded with vintage wares.


I love the eclectic mix of artwork all through the house.  I see art like this stacked up in thrift stores all the time.  I also really like the antique secretary desk doing double-duty as the bar.  Definitely a clever idea.  


Even the red lacquer bathroom seems to be loaded with vintage charms.  And, I love the blue and white ticking on the dining chairs - looks like it's been there forever, right?


The graphic wallpaper in the master bedroom is by Ralph Lauren and adds a bit of drama without seeming too dark and I totally appreciate the mismatched lamps in there.  And, last but not least, the kids' room - just perfect and is a bamboo table?

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