if you can read this, thank your teachers.

2l

i am all for literacy. in fact, i might be able to support the book industry all on my own. it’s a little out of hand, really. i don’t just buy one book at a bookshop, oh no — i rarely leave without at least three. it’s a bit of an addiction, but one i’m prepared to live with. and i have no shame about it. books are beautiful, books, i think are... 
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guest post: hindsvik.

hindsvik7

Hi There! We’re Daniel and Valeria from Hindsvik Shop! Running a business in vintage home decor and furniture online, we spend a lot of time on curating and because of that are always looking for new solutions for our own home. It’s fun and affordable using vintage storage solutions because you can both organize your home and display your items in style. Here’s... 
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vintage finds for a modern world: contain me.

tins

via two angels in paris i think we’re all doing our utmost best to try and get organized this year. just like every january, am i wrong? well, perhaps if we had some stylish containers for all this stuff, we might be a tad more inspired to get started on the task at hand! i know i feel more creative, and unencumbered when things are all in their right place – like... 
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Foreign Correspondent: Secrets to Storage.

Browsing through the March issue of Marie Claire Maison, one of my very coveted issues of the French design magazine, I saw these clever ideas for making the most of your limited storage possibilities. I love the artsy book rack on the back of the bedroom door – it creates a kind of 3D sculpture. And these many hooks affixed to every possible surface of this walk-in closet... 
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Wrapped Up In Your Armoires.

I love vintage armoires. Not just for their ornate style, but for their versatility and amazing storage capacity. I’ve had this old one (above) for years, and it stashes away all my handbags, scarves and accessories, as well as the ridiculous number of shoes I store there. When I was browsing through the pages of an old VT Wonen magazine, I couldn’t help but notice... 
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