Velvet crush

There is nothing like vintage velvet. The lush softness and  the yummy patina make me crazy. I fell in love with this vintage sofa from the moment I walked inside the door of a local estate sale. I pushed my way thru the door and flung my body over it. I was prepared to fight for this piece. Well it never came to this, as it turned out everyone else was more concerned with the Hummel collection and could have cared less about my beautiful sofa. Yes you heard my sofa ...it's all mine!
My love for velvet has inspired me to start a velvet crush board on pinterest.  I have decided to open this board up to friends, acquaintances or just about  anyone else who loves velvet as much as I do. Follow me on pinterest and I'll add you as a pinner. You can find me on pinterest as kelly Ruehle. www.Pinterest.com/kellyruehle/

I can't wait to see all your beautiful pins and share my love of velvet with you. See you on Pinterest!

Vintage travel

Hey, I found this really awesome Etsy listing at https://www.etsy.com/listing/208898404/travel-alarm-clock-vintage-turquiose

Bohemian tea party

Hey, I found this really awesome Etsy listing at https://www.etsy.com/listing/208365314/bohemian-tea-party

Join the tea party at www.etsy.com/shop/studiopink

Helen says goodbye to her old friend Phoebe

Hey, I found this really awesome Etsy listing at https://www.etsy.com/listing/208731819/phoebe-is-a-country-french-jewelry

you can find this madonna and many other interesting items at www.etsy.com/shop/studiopink

Through the looking glass

Sometimes it's not so much the collection that inspires. More times than not I am more inspired by the way the collection is displayed. I used this display at my latest dinner party. It was a big hit!

Shambala cottage makeover

The Shambala project is coming along. It has come a long way but still has miles to go before it's completion. The ceilings were covered in plywood. I feel like Nicole Curtis when I shout "why would anyone cover that up?"  The beautiful wood has been revealed after countless hours of pulling nails and removing insulation.

    The vintage chandelier found on Craigslist looks perfect in this space. Yep you heard it I shop on Craigslist.  It's amazing what you can find to fit a tight budget if you know where to look. I love antique stores and tag sales but some items are hard to find and antique stores can interfere with a tight budget.

Timely collection

Where has the summer gone? School is in and hints of fall color are everywhere.  When the season's change I get the itch to redecorate. It's easy to change the look of a room with a collection of like things. I love, love these little vintage alarm clocks.