Posts in Interiors
7 Ideas to Create the Perfect Vintage Entryway

Stepping into a house or apartment and having a fabulous entryway is simply the best teaser.  It gives you an idea of what you can expect for the whole house. It does not matter if you are walking into an old grand foyer or your front door opens right into your living room, creating a entry nook is not only welcoming but functional.

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Vintage Silhouettes: Their History, How to Display and a Few To Buy

If you follow me on Instagram (@capitolvintagecharm) you know that I was discussing my love for silhouettes recently. I have several and always scatter them around gallery walls.   (See picture above - an old apartment on Capitol Hill we called "The Snuggery" cause it was like 2 square basement feet.) Now I'm thinking of fresh ways to display these.

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Rummaging 101: How to Clean an Old Vintage Painting

One of my most favorite things to find at Flea Markets is vintage artwork.  The living room wall above my couch is an ode to my love of old artwork with character.  But many times, the condition you find them in is anything but great.  And unless I am uncovering a Picasso, I highly doubt I am going to be getting anything professionally restored.  

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