Freehand pillows

Love these sweet pillows - it's like they were plucked from a child's drawing. The soft, neutral colors (often so hard to find for kids' rooms) natural fabrics, and organic shapes would add whimsy and purity to any Modern Cottage kid's room. Which reminds me... I still want to share some of the great baby and kids finds I came across while planning our little guy's nursery decor. Must add to list :)

These pillows are made by Colette Bream on Etsy. Brilliance!

French-spiration

Cute, affordable baskets with Parisian flair: wastebasket and multi-purpose. Perfect in a Modern Cottage office or kitchen (or just about anywhere!).

Good vintage

If we don't get out hunting for vintage treasures for long periods of time, I start to feel a bit of withdrawal... this was the case over the last week or so. So on Monday, President's Day, we took the first half of the day off to visit one of our favorite antique galleries in Seattle. We hadn't been in several months, and honestly the last time we were there, nothing grabbed our attention which was strange and disappointing. This trip however, there were probably 50 pieces that called out to us as we strolled the aisles. Alas, only two came home with us (thanks to our Modern Cottage mantra- Always Be Editing :) Anyhoo, thought you'd like to see some of the items that wooed us.

First up is a lovely graphic sign, black with a slight yellow-y twinge which makes it irresistible! And below, a nice wide-mouth Canadian jar with a glass-top lid.

 How sweet is this old alarm clock from France? It still works!

 OK, so this isn't really something we'd consider buying, but it did amuse the husband :)

 A collection of perfectly-imperfect little French sap buckets...

 We adore the unusual shape of these metal letters.

 There were two of these French florist's zincs ... oh, the possibilities! The dealer suggested converting them to sconces which would be amazing.

Love the twisty metal detail on the corners of this wire in/out basket.

These lamps! Oh, how I wanted to bring them home... but the price for the pair was quite steep.

 
This little metal stool in white boasted good form and function (it's adjustable!).

Overall it was a successful journey! Definitely enough to satisfy my treasure hunting impulses ... at least for the time being :) We'll reveal which pieces made the cut in a future post!

Adding vintage flavor to your Modern Cottage

The Modern Cottage shows a joyous appreciation for all things vintage cottage – they’re simply reinterpreted in a modern way. Of course, vintage finds and antiques must be used sparingly, lest you diminish the ‘modern’ aspect of your cottage. However, when thoughtfully mixed with newer pieces, the combination will express just the right balance of Modern + Cottage. Above, an incredible pair of French metal chairs; An old bulb crate weathered to a silvery grey, transformed into wall art - a display ledge of sorts - accented by a jubilant starfish; A fabulous antique industrial-style lamp, re-wired to glow beautifully. It’s all about finding pieces that add beauty and a sense of history –a respect for original design - to your Modern Cottage. And when you find an amazing piece that’s both beautiful and functional? Pure Modern Cottage bliss :)