vintage birdcage via caravan. the other day, ez from creature comforts tweeted about this lovely illustration of a bird cage from clare owen (below), and it got me thinking about how i quite like the bird cage, as design motif. either as an accent piece of vintage decor, artwork or inspiration for a more modern mid-century modern lamp, the bird cage is seen all over the place,... 
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i love design boom, and they never fail to share with their readers some wonderfully imaginative designs from around the world. abitudini is a series of coat hangers designed by antonello fusè created from re-purposed chair backs. fusè transforms vintage chairs by adding a wire hanger on top of the chair back transforming it into a simple coat hanger. you can find them at... 
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soul anagram, from The Pairabirds. i think we’ve all caught on by now to the fact that woodgrain is kinda like the new black. i mean, that homey, handmade vintage-looking woodgrain is a trend that seems to be sticking around. yeah, it’s been popular for a while, but i gotta admit i have a soft spot for warm woods, and woodgrain. would you use wood? indeed, i would! limited... 
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i love the look of vintage mirrors, even when the glass is old and distressed and my reflection is a little off (sometimes, that’s a good thing!). i saw this photograph that one of my favorite artists, sandra juto took (above) and it gave me the idea to share with you some decorating ideas using beautiful antique mirrors. mirrors are wonderful for making a room look... 
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a smart person, via vol25, found via lama. i think we’ve all learned by now, nerds rule the world. all those geeks in high school you might have made fun of? big mistake. huge! they are our new leaders, innovators and genius crafty creators. these vintage finds for a modern world are inspired by the geek love in all of us. yeah for nerd style! gates corporation vintage... 
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