March 29, 2009
This weekend's Get the Look: Decor is inspired by the British Columbia home of Etsy seller April of WhiteApple. She shares an apartment in an Arts and Crafts era building with her boyfriend Shane. April says her decorating style is inspired by everything around her, especially the colors of the West Coast, mossy trees, Wes Anderson, Ukiyo-e, Charles Voysey, the Victorians and the Mods.
The historical elements within their home, as well as their Victorian style furniture, remind me of weekend trips to my grandmother's house — and I mean that in a very good way! Their home has managed to capture a cozy, romantic old fashioned feeling, with just a hint of modern charm.
Visit Etsy's There's No Place Like Here flickr pool to view more photos of April and Shane's home, and check out the Etsy Finds below to find out how you can add a little romantic charm to your own home decor.
Landscape 70 24x24inch original oil painting
Living down the street from several antique and thrift stores, April is always on the lookout for great used furniture and accessories. I love the way she used a gorgeous vintage landscape painting as inspiration for the color palette in her living room. This large-scale oil painting by RozArt has a great color scheme that is sure to inspire a complete room makeover. By RozArt, $200.
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Velvet Allium Cushion
Victorian décor includes many luxurious fabrics like velvet and lace. This bold graphic velvet pillow puts a more modern twist on an old fashioned fabric. By ukdesigns, $35.
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LAST ONE............Retro Pendant.....pick your color
This rewired pendant lamp is the perfect shade of green to highlight the lush greenery seen in landscape paintings. Its simplicity will complement any style of home décor. By kamlampcompany, $95.
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Vintage Deer and Stump Vase
April explains her home decorating style as having a maximalist aesthetic. “The collections may change throughout the years, but one thing is certain: I like stuff! I love being surrounded by things that I love and that inspire me. At the moment my collections include lighting, Japanese textiles, Japanese figurative ceramics, Blue Mountain pottery, and Victorian furniture. Shane collects records and musical instruments, and combined we have a shoe collection that would put Imelda Marcos to shame!” I think I see plenty of room on the windowsill for one more ceramic figurine. This little deer vase is impossible to pass up! From LaLah, $20.
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Vintage Coffee Tin w/Succulent
The abundance of plants helps to add a touch of new life to the historical details of April and Shane's nearly hundred-year-old Arts and Crafts era building. April says she loves “the feeling of history, and imagining the past incarnations of our apartment” and appreciates the character details that still remain, including “the nearly hundred-year-old windows that rattle in the wind, and the old radiators that clang when the heat comes on, and the poor neglected wooden floors that stab us with their bountiful splinters.” From imwishfulthinking, $20.
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4 Brass Lion Claw Feet leg covers
Add these vintage brass claw feet to the legs of an old wooden table to give it a hint of Victorian charm. From AtticRat, $12.
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Astern the Jack Rabbit Love Creature
I was excited to spot a Jack Rabbit Love Creature on the beautiful brocade chair in April's living room. I too have a set of these rabbits in my own home, which hop around from chair to chair as if they have minds of their own. By LookWhatICanDo, $35.
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Vintage Round Gold Ornate Mirror
This gorgeous vintage mirror is the perfect complement to a home filled with Victorian inspired décor. From onlinechic, $195.
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Yellow and Cream Floral Pillow from a Tord Boontje Print Upholstery Wool
April works part time as a merchandiser for a housewares store that stocks the work of designer Tord Boontje. She owns several fabulous pieces from his collection, so I'm sure she'll appreciate this pillow made from remnants of Boontje's upholstery fabric. By ouno, $150.
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Wall-Mounted Half Table
This lyre-style wall mounted half table is the perfect piece of furniture for a home or apartment that's short on space. By summerland, $135.
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Looking for more styles and interiors? Check out our new video series, There's No Place Like Here, where creative types show us their unique spaces — infused with their aesthetic and filled with the treasures they collect. Get involved and show us your amazing space in this flickr pool.
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Check out other Get the Look - Home Decor Editions.
A Cozy Home Gift Guide | Housewares Category | Vintage Housewares
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