Fluffy white angel wings on a black bulldog: Nina in a
nutshell.
Vintage crinoline and my homemade church candelabra. Ruffled leavened with rustic.
The crinoline was $18 at The Salvation Army and the candelabra was practically free.
Balance in romantic home accessories: white and black, roses
and tarnished metal,
refined linens and raw burlap. Authentic only.
First off, I must thank all of you for your kind words and
advice in response to my recent tragedies and troubles. I’ll heal much faster with encouragement. I’m looking into master’s programs, too, to
raise my earning potential. I fear the
money and time it will all cost, along with the knowledge I may not be better
off after all’s said and done. But one
must try, for failure is certain if one does not.
As promised, I’m writing a series of posts on Nina Hartmann
and how her style has influenced my decorating.
Nina says:
Compliment every feminine accessory (such as lace boudoir/wedding
textiles) with a masculine accessory (such as old mannequins or my favorite –
shed deer antlers).
Nina suggests zinc, raw or dark wood, old wicker, weathered
metal, and industrial materials to get the look.*
Getting an authentic feeling in your home means skipping
Restoration Hardware or Pottery Barn items.
Go for homemade and handmade. It
saves money and you’ll never have that impersonal cookie-cutter effect. My favorite Etsy shops for this look are:
Want to learn more tips and where to shop?
Until next time, stay
shabby!
Sharing with:
White Wednesday
at Faded Charm
What's It Wednesday
at Ivy & Elephants
Wow Us Wednesday
at Savvy Southern Style
Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine's Corner
Creative Things
Thursday at The Vintage Farmhouse
Feathered Nest Friday
at The French Country Cottage
Farmhouse Friday
at LaurieAnna's Vintage Home
Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground
Show & Tell
Friday at My Romantic Home
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