I’ve always loved looking at other peoples homes and interior decorating. I especially love photos from past eras such as the 40’s and 50s well anything pre1980’s is pretty fun! I don’t have my own house yet which can be very limiting, but I love collecting nice new and old pieces of furniture and lots of trinkets. It may be little early but I’m always researching homes and interiors so that when that day arrives I will have lots of knowledge and hopefully know exactly what I want!
I am hoping to be living and owning a house in Sydney in the next few years and there are lots of older houses in certain parts of Sydney. I think one has to be mindful of buying such old houses but the things I will be looking for mostly will be the exterior, I want something art deco or ‘cottage’ style. It would look awfully silly having a brand new looking house with 1950s interiors! I think if you look for a fireplace, decorative ceilings and old styled windows you can turn any house into your dream vintage home.
I’ve found a few websites with resources and galleries. I’ve also found a few cool sites for retro appliances, decor and nick nacks’.
My favorite kitchens! I’m loving kitchens with built in booths, so cute for a family!
These kitchens were found here. This is a fantastic site!
For the color scheme I love mint green and pink! Its fun and fresh and totally kitsch!
I would have the walls in the minty green and have the kitchen cupboards and curtains in the pink. Another alternative to painting the walls would be, if I could find some plaid wallpaper, YES I would have plaid wallpaper in a heart beat if I could! As seen in mad men also!
As for appliances I love the Aga ovens and Smeg fridges!
I love this website for dishwashers! Realistically though, I think you would have to stick to one brand for all appliances others they would be all different shades of green! If it were black you were after then I’m sure you could mis and match!
For small appliances there are some great shops in the U.K and most brands are producing some great retro looking appliances! Try Here for toasters and kettles. If you want the cream of the crop then try here.
Etsy and Ebay are the best places to find vintage kitchenware. Here are some things I found on etsy!
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Its a super fun brooch that I hand drew myself! Made from felt, swarovski crystals and broderie anglaise lace.
And a silly one of me and Alucard! Look at his silly face….aww i love this little guy so much! You can nearly see my new hat. Its a 1950s pink feathered headband. I absolutely love the color. It also has a green velvet bow trim which you cant see, buts its lovely.
