Nautilus Reading Lamp
The shape of the nautilus shell provides the perfect space to conceal a light bulb, the newest form of technology at the time. As a result, this lamp was a critical success and sold both in this original form and with the later alteration of a bronze mermaid for the stand and an actual nautilus shell for the shade. By Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company (around 1899–1902)
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As soon as she saw this house in Nashville,Tennessee, Adora knew it was the house for her, and her biggest indulgence was having it professionally painted pink.
She loves coming home to a pink house and stepping out on her pink porch.
As soon as you walk thru the front door, there’s a big gold cage that indicates the decor is unique. I wonder if it’s an old elevator.
She says her decor is selectively curated vintage, b/c her choices are unique. She describes the style as “Hollywood regency mystique meets 1970s opulence, with some kitsch and borderline gaudiness depending on which room! But always glamorous, luxurious, and comfortable!”
Instead of a living room and dining room, she chose to have 2 living rooms, b/c she prefers lounging to anything formal.
She looks for credenzas, end tables, and nightstands that have storage, b/c the older home only has one closet, so she keeps clothes everywhere.
Her biggest inspirations are mostly a mixture of a few of her favorite 1960s and ’70s Palm Springs time capsule homes,
She painted her kitchen appliances and countertops, and also hung the shelves.
Painting the cabinets pulled it all together.
Adora doesn’t give decorating advice b/c she feels that decor is so personal.
She says that the only mistake people make with color is being afraid of it. But, she adds that if you like white and neutrals that can look good, too.
And, she says to remember that texture pulls a room together.
Her favorite piece is her 1970s red round bed. She bought it from a woman who bought it directly from a furniture store in the 70s and Adora’s only the 2nd owner.
The bathroom was recently remodeled, which included a claw foot tub. That tile!
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/vibrant-pink-nashville-house-tour-photos-37097894
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L'école buissonnière en secret
(I skip school only in my nightmares now, as I have graduated from university 13 years ago)
Outfit rundown
Dress: second-hand Seraphim
Pinafore: vintage (it's actually a nightgown, but I thought it would make a decent-looking pinafore)
Hat: Anonhat
Shoes: old Hotter Shoes
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This beautiful, impressive home was supposedly built in 1993. If so, they really made it look like a Victorian. Located in Romulus, MI, it has 3bds, 3ba, $699,900. The thing is, you have to try to look past the decor to actually see the house.
The entry hall.
I like the flooring they chose to match the wood in the rest of the house.
I'm fascinated by how they built a Victorian style home in the 90s. Look at the millwork on the fireplace. The only thing that suggests it's a modern home is the lighter color of the wood.
Looks like a sun room with tile floor. I wonder if the ivy conveys. Must be the Victorian bride's room.
Large dining room has pony walls with columns and a wall of cabinetry with a counter and open windows to the kitchen.
Smallish kitchen with what could be composite countertops, nice matching cabinets, and love that antique stove. Wow, they had that stove redone to make it work like a modern one.
Large guest .5 bath. For some reason they put a door to outside in here.
Another sitting room. I wonder if Santa and Rudolph stay up all year.
Now, we're up on the 2nd fl. landing.
Here's bedroom #1. You can tell it's a newer build by the 90s style closets.
The 2nd bd. is a child's room, and it's a good large size.
The primary bedroom has a large alcove.
Very ornate en-suite.
There's a beautiful garden outside, in front of the large porch.
A gazebo with a large covered porch connects the house to the garage.
Pretty, 3 car garage.
Plus, there's a barn that looks like castle. Lots of potential.
It's a very large 4.88 acre property and has it's own private road running thru it.
You can see how big the house is, and it's way less than $1M.
And, that's not all. It has another residence on the property, too.
Oooh, the tenants need a carpet- look at the worn floor from the chairs.
It's a very large home.
1 bd. and you can see the laundry room through that window.
The property is well worth it for the price.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/16131-Hannan-Rd-Romulus-MI-48174/88347255_zpid/
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