Apothecary Cabinets + Rustic Kitchen Charm

The Apothecary Cabinet:

So many of us are in love with these old apothecary drawers, or we try to imitate the style in our new construction and design. I am not sure I get the Why of this attraction, but I've got it bad...

 I mean, on a practical note, who is able to remember what is in each of those tiny drawers?  

Some apothecary drawers are more or less something like 6 down  by 6 across = 36 drawers! 

For me, the solution is to keep the look of many small drawers, which  actually cover no more than one or two larger,more usable storage space drawers.

These are some great examples:

  

It's a look that everyone wants to have or to emulate. Today's "apothecary"

is the Pharmacist. Hmm...I wonder if we should all gout and stalk pharmacies and other medical dispensaries for more cool design ideas!

Have a great day!

xo

Valerie

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A Fine Mix: Design, Mixed Up ~

This last image really wins for me. But they are all great:

High, low, rustic, luxurious, mid-century, Louis XVI, bohemian, 

traditional, classic, modern...and so on. 

When it's not just shoved together, when It Works, the results are

...wow...a Very fine mix.

Have a very fine day!

xo

Valerie

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Wallpaper Style for Any Room

Here are  a few wonderful wallpaper ideas: 

                    Love this vintage reproduction:

          Thibault:

But before we continue, I must warn any of you thinking about striped wallpaper: Don't Do It.

It begins to have a slightly jarring effect if it's too "loud" or too all-over-the-place... the lines start to get wavy, and it is a tad nauseaing. Sort of the Alfred Hitchcok Preents effect.... Now back to the fun stuff:

The creativity and the beauty of these rooms makes me want to go out and pick out wallpaper today! But I haven't used wallpaper in years. I was too traumatized by my last forays in that arena...You will never see a wallpaper DIY here.  Unless you are very handy, and I am N-O-T handy, hire a pro to put up and take down wallpaper. I had to face up to the embarrassing fact that I'm not patient enough to do it correctly. 


Have a great day!
xo
Valerie




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