Shop of the Month – Rejuvenation

08 Friday Jun 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Shop of the Month

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antique, Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, Classical Revival, Colonial Revival, decor, doors, exterior, exterior home, hardware, home, Industrial, lighting, lights, mailboxes, Mid-Century Modern, old world, Period Basics, rejuvenation, victorian, vintage

Rejuvenation is a lighting shop I came across a couple of months ago. Once I saw their products I was in love. They had tons of options from many different time periods which is right my alley. Now that Dan and I own an older home, dated around 1916, looking for vintage and antique items to fill it up is a must. Plus, we adore the vintage style and love to be surrounded by pastime goodies.

The shop carries lighting and hardware within nine collections: Period Basics, Mid-Century Modern, Classical Revival, Industrial, Art Deco, Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Colonial Revival and Old World. I am sure you will find something you love!

I also appreciate the clean and modern design of their website as well as their beautiful photographs of their products. It’s also organized and easy to navigate which is very helpful when you offer so much to your customers.

Besides their inventory, Rejuvenation also offers restored antiques. They also have a blog that showcases the many things that surround their products such as architecture, artists and real spaces that use their lighting. And for any advice or inspiration you may need on the subject, the shop has that too. All of this makes your shopping experience fun and exciting while learning a thing or two in the process.

Check out some of these inspiration photos from their gallery.

Now for some of my favorites! I hope this post inspires the Thomas Edison in all of you and gets you thinking more about lighting and how important it is in a space. Maybe it will remind you to make the exterior of your home just as nice as the inside. With all its hardware and door sets its certainly easy to! Shop around and look at what Rejuvenation offers. I can guarantee you will find something that will look beautiful in your home.

Pretty Porches

28 Tuesday Feb 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in The Home

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antique, color, decor, design, exterior home, garden, natural, nature, organic, plants, porches, rustic, shabby chic, vintage, woodland

The porch has got to be one of the best things about a home. Whether in the front or back, they allow you to enjoy the beauty of nature while having the comfort of being in your own personal space. There are endless possibilities when designing a porch. However, it should be an extension of your home and reflect the aesthetic expressed throughout the interior. Of course there is room for experimentation but the main elements of your design should be introduced, especially if its a front porch.

Here are a few porches I found to be beautiful. Not only are they all inviting but comfortable and cozy as well.

I love the garden fresh feel of this porch. It’s rustic and lived in look is appealing because it invites you to take a seat and enjoy the surroundings. The neutral tones of the elements used such as brick, wood and stone, brings the whole space together while the few decorative elements add a touch of whimsy.

With romantic touches and cozy pieces, this porch is a perfect place to gather with friends and have lunch or an evening cup of tea. Flowers add a lush look adding that natural country style.

A nice splash of Americana and the natural rustic wood tones allows this space to feel laid back and cozy. The few pops of color keep the overall look stylish without looking overdone.

I love how the greenery is the main character in this porch. Showcasing nature’s darker tones really brings warmth and life to any space. Enjoying its rustic appeal, you can drift away into endless gardens of Mother Earth’s bounty.

Shabby chic and rustic elements turn this porch into a piece of art. Chippy pieces of antique furniture and unexpected elements showcase a collection worth taking a picture of.