vintage
little things link love: the joy of thrifting
For some people, the idea of buying vintage has a negative connotation. Maybe it brings to mind thoughts of shopping at thrift stores in college, when it was the only affordable way to decorate their dorm or apartment. Perhaps they feel that it’s an indication of a lower status or lack of success; that it [...]
About the Author
Tina Jett is an artist, writer, photographer, and world-explorer. Her husband describes her with the phrase, “It’s like she lives in a coloring book.” See how that vision influences the work on her website and on Dandyville, a curation of all things creative and swell.
best of… lia fagan: curvy couch
Let’s take a look back on 2011 – the posts that inspired, challenged, and encouraged us. Today, enjoy Lia Fagan’s first “Thrifted Thoughts” post on Scoutie Girl, published in March. Finding the old in the new can be challenging. Especially when the old looks a little something like this… Grandma’s 70s sofa is screaming, “time-warp!” [...]
About the Author
Lia Fagan is the blogger behind Mod Nest & the designer behind Mod Pieces. Learn how to design outside the lines, visit her website.
little things link love: typewriters
Mmm… typewriters… I got a small, portable typewriter for Christmas when I was about eight years old. I loved it. I’d type up random letters to no one. Well, except maybe my mother… I did click out a note one time in sixth grade to inform her how much it would cost for us to [...]
About the Author
Tina Jett is an artist, writer, photographer, and world-explorer. Her husband describes her with the phrase, “It’s like she lives in a coloring book.” See how that vision influences the work on her website and on Dandyville, a curation of all things creative and swell.
thrifted thoughts: thoughts on thrifting
I’m sorry to say that I don’t have a furniture makeover idea to share with you today. In fact, this will be last Thrifted Thoughts post. But, I would like to leave you with some thoughts on thrifting (ha, get it?). Here are my top tips for successful thrift shopping… Go often. As we all [...]
About the Author
Lia Fagan is the blogger behind Mod Nest & the designer behind Mod Pieces. Learn how to design outside the lines, visit her website.
Thrifted Thoughts: Pair of Side Tables
After stumbling across these low side tables this weekend, I started thinking about what a great find they were, mostly because they’re a pair. Finding vintage pairs of anything is rare. Being that they’re from the late 70s or early 80s, these sorts of pieces don’t usually appeal to me, but the architectural quality of [...]
About the Author
Lia Fagan is the blogger behind Mod Nest & the designer behind Mod Pieces. Learn how to design outside the lines, visit her website.
