Em's Heart

It's no secret that I am extremely fond of vintage linens and lace, and I couldn't resist showing you this exquisite piece.

It is yet another rare vintage find (and unfortunately already sold) from Em's Heart. 

This antique needlelace runner is an extraordinary piece of Venetian needlelace and contains 4 scenes depicting a couple in period dress that changes from scene to scene. 

The urns of flowers are in needle and hand made net lace.  It is trimmed with a Reticella needlelace.   From the Late 19th century. 

I know why these gorgeous pieces never last long at Em's Heart. If you are a lover of linens, as I am, stop by and vist  Em's Heart. 

Lauren Ross

Lauren Ross, is an interior design from Austin, Texas and was featured in Country Living Magazine a few months back. She truly lives in the "a vintage white style" so I thought it would be inspiring for you to see a few of her rooms. 

I adore everything about this bedroom. It appears to be a blank canvas of neutral and white, but when even a wee bit of color is introduced, it brings the design to life. The vintage dress form and bed pillow are used to marry all elements and unify the look.

The skirted sink and covered lamp shade add that extra touch to an otherwise nondescript bathroom.

Such a charming dining area. I purchased the same chairs from Anthropologie. They help set the tone for the room. Of course the massive french style mirror reflects it's own good taste.

I have such a soft spot for monograms and this chair really touches my heart. Look how darling the "ballet slipper" ties look wrapped around the chair legs.

Imagine how cozy it would feel to relax in this comfy family living area. Slipcovered furniture pieces make it easy to freshen the look. I love the white slipcovers and would only remove them for laundering. If you wanted a bit of color, I like to introduce pale shades of seasonal colors in my accessories and change them out every few months. This keeps your rooms looking fresh while still maintaining the "AVW style".

We would love to hear comments about how you live the "a vintage white style".

A Special Thanks to sweet Lena at Charm Hill Interiors for the inspiration for this post! Take a minute and stop by her blog for decorating inspiration. Please tell her that I sent you and give her my best.

All photos courtesy of Country Living Magazine.

A Vintage White Decorating Journal

Again I find myself behind on my blogging. Please forgive me, but...I have been preparing a series of articles for you on decorating  in "a vintage white" style. Please stop back soon when we introduce our  A Vintage White Decorating Journal - the casual elegance of time-worn style!

Photo courtesy of bhg.com