StylishHome HOME MAKEOVER WITH HANDMADE AND VINTAGE

2012 A New Look for a New Year

Issue 2

INSIDE

Home Office Strategies Office organization can take on many

forms – from the desk organizer to the

pencil holder to a cool vintage gadget.

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6 Frames For those priceless pictures.

8 Get Organized! Home organization has many solutions

with handmade and vintage

accessories.

10 Mirror, Mirror… Whether decorative or functional,

they’re sure to get a look.

12 The People Series The beauty of Paris by a very

special photographer.

On the Cover Thanks to victoriapeckham, Flickr.

14 Handmade Quilts With their many historical references.

16 Writing Instruments Form over function? Maybe you can

have both.

20 Bric-a-Brac Décor and more.

22 Art Glass Featuring bowls!

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While days still roll into weeks, there is truly a psychological “reset” that occurs with the start

of each year. To acknowledge that, setting priorities, changing course, or launching new projects

often can best be started first by “getting your house in order.” We hope you enjoy our “picks” to help

you along with your home organization and design embellishments.

Invaluable assistance is provided by the member Etsy artisans of team StylishHome, who

deliver a cache of their “favorites” from which this collection is assembled.

Each listing image links directly to the Etsy product page for purchase. Please understand

with the one-of-a-kind nature of these products, price and availability change frequently.

THE 2012 “Fresh New Start” COLLECTION

THE LISTINGS

18 Tea Parties Heeding tradition starting with the pot.

24 2012 Color Forecasts and palettes for the

New Year.

28 Kitchen Décor A lively dose of “personality” –

just for the kitchen.

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A beautiful clock - handmade and hand-painted with acrylic paints,

protected with ecological varnish. Made from wood and plywood.

-Mounted quartz

-Open back

-Silent mechanism

-Paint colors may vary from image.

Absolutely the only such clock and entirely made by Artma Studio.

$55

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Alexander Desk $475

Desk Organizer $55

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Big number stamp $34.95

Office organizer $134 George Nelson Desk $650

George Kovacs Pendant $85

Drafting Desk $465

Alexander Desk $475

HIGH SPEED ADDING CALCULATOR

A wonderful reminder of a simpler time. Perhaps a few years before

Don Draper showed up on the scene.

A vintage office machine that would look great on display in an

accountants office, bank, tax preparer, or home office!

It has a great industrial look and all the buttons make for an interesting

piece!

$54.99

INDUSTRIAL DESK

“The A-Frame table was inspired by

various French industrial pieces. I

built this as a dining table but noticed

it would work great as a desk. The

original A-Frame design is built of

heavy gauge steel and 2 tubular

cross braces with bolting ends. The

solid top is made of 2″ x 12″ aged

sugar pine.”

Greg Hankerson

Phoenix, Arizona

$1,950

MID-CENTURY DESK A vintage mid-century 1950s desk –

industrial medical use by Hill-Rom.

A very stylish design... classic

mid-century modern… solid

industrial construction.

$450

METAL LOCK BOXES

Instantly ready for their décor debut

and perfectly proportioned for a

stacking set! You could even use

these as a stylish way to stash

supplies or other items in your office!

Chippy with just a touch of rust. A

charming shabby look.

$55

INSTANT OFFICE

Winston Dictionary for Schools

(1940), Clix paper punch, Boston

pencil sharpener - blue metal with

suction lock, Rolodex file.

$36

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Handmade with reclaimed wood,

this is a very elegant piece with

welded steel frame for the post-

industrial look. Bookcase, console,

sofa table!

Dimensions - 84" x 30" x 10"

5 $950

$265 $899

$18.90

$425 $24

$575

$24

$45 $475

F R A M E YOUR MEMORIES

WHEN A PICTURE IS PRICELESS

FUNNY TIMES

SPECIAL MOMENTS

FAMILY & FRIENDS

CELEBRATIONS

REFLECTIONS

$59.95

$15

$69

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$48

$22

$95

$24

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$35

$34.99

A mess makes useless junk.

Rediscover the value of your possessions.

GET

ORGANIZED

HOME ORGANIZATION KITCHEN PANTRY OFFICE ORGANIZATION

Tansu-style shoe bench $649

Vintage letter holder $25 Industrial drawer set $99.99

Burlap wall organizer $54 Stackable bins $62 Mid-century magazine caddy $58

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Vintage blue Mason jars $65

CLOSET ORGANIZERS DESK ORGANIZERS STORAGE CABINETS

Fabric organizer bin $18

Keepsake box $335

Desk organizer $22

Metal display box $12.79

Fabric coupon/stationery folder $29

Sewing basket $10

Jewelry organizer $115

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TAKING STOCK OF YOURSELF…in the mirror.

I am silver and exact. I have no preconceptions.

Whatever you see I swallow immediately

Just as it is, unmisted by love or dislike.

I am not cruel, only truthful---

from a poem called “Mirror” by Sylvia Plath

Antique-inspired wall mirror $200

Set of 5 compact mirrors $16.95

White wall mirrors $39

Silver-embossed leaf mirror $225

Acrylic modern mirror $30 10

12K White gold vintage mirror $120

Mosaic mirror $275

Mirror and coat rack with jar vases $49.95

Reclaimed farm-wood mirror $80

Circuit-board mirror $52

Vintage gold wall mirror $80

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The People Series

Nichole Robertson

We spotted Nichole’s work while browsing Etsy photos to pair with picture frames for this edition.

Lucky for us she moved to Paris in early 2009 to start her Paris Color Project.

Her “Light” series from Paris is fantastic. Her book, “Paris in Spring” is being published later this

spring. Nichole is also a freelance copy writer with clients such as Real Simple and Estee Lauder.

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Postcard Set $15

Nichole

The People Series = Individuals doing fantastic work deserving of your attention

Facebook

Blog

Twitter

Etsy

Flickr

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Postcard Set $15

$30

Quilts were often given or made to mark special life

events such as weddings, the birth of a child, leaving

home, or a graduation. What a wonderful tradition to

begin or continue. These examples represent some of

our favorites from Etsy sellers. A great eclectic look to

add color and personality to a bedroom and, more

importantly, to an event.

SMALL SALVAGED SCRAPS OF

FABRIC ARE JOINED TOGETHER

TO MAKE LARGER PIECES

CALLED BLOCKS, WHICH COME

TOGETHER TO MAKE A QUILT.

Handmade Quilts

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$450 $295

$450 $409

QUILTS ARE STILL MADE FOR FUNDRAISING FOR SUCH THINGS

AS NATURAL DISASTERS AND IMPORTANT CHARITABLE CAUSES.

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$185

$500 $500

$380

WRITING INSTRUMENTS The right equipment to sign the important

document… pen the loving letter.

Depending on the age and model, a fountain pen will employ either a filler mechanism that sucks ink

through the nib, or use replaceable ink cartridges. In very old models, an eye dropper may be required to

fill the reservoir.

While one imagines fountain pens when thinking of fine writing instruments, there are beautiful pens which

use the more standard roller ball system. It’s common to find matching mechanical pencils for either pen

type.

16 $165 $49

$55

18 $99

$400

17 $49

$50

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Tea Party In this case rather English,

I’d say. The sterling set to

the left is vintage 1884

Victorian. Highly collectable.

More often than not, fine

china comes to mind – such

as the Bristol blue example

above. Such fun.

18 $3,399.99

$255

From the Kettle to the Fire

Don’t miss the teapot tradition.

We’re all too quick to heat water in

the microwave, toss in a bag and

go. Learn to slow down. Share

your thoughts over a cup of tea.

19 $98 $128

$98

$95

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BRIC-A-BRAC CALL THEM WHAT YOU WILL… LET’S JUST AGREE THAT THESE

ARE THE SPECIAL THINGS – SOMETIMES THE CURIOUS THINGS

YOU CHOOSE TO ADD CHARACTER TO YOUR HOME.

Rope Light $69 20

Caged chandelier $355 Wine rack $79.99

Typeset drawer screen $675 Porcelain tray $30 Philco radio $35

Vintage brass tray $23 3 Decorative pillow covers $38

Large antique school clock $86

21 1950s Thermos $12 Painted chic vanity $565

Stool $42.50 Burl turned bowl $225 Wine bottle stoppers $70

Set of 10 chalkboards $75 Cow bell $15 Bamboo clock $64

Wicker fishing creel $37.80 Vintage flashlights $39.95 Copper lantern $245

Geometric wall shelf $60

ART GLASS: DECORATIVE BOWLS Glass can certainly provide a focal point to any room. And one can’t help but wonder

what occurred to create the astonishing assortment of color, design and shape found

in each unique and beautiful piece.

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Glass basket $155

Aqua turquoise glass bowl $69 Enamelware plate $85

Hand blown Filligranni bowl $110 Fused glass bowl $340

Glass bottle bowl $28

An art glass primer: Several of the most common techniques for producing glass art include: blowing, kiln-casting,

fusing, slumping, pate-de-verre, flame-working, hot-sculpting and cold-working. Cold work

includes traditional stained glass work as well as other methods of shaping glass at room

temperature.

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Art glass blue platter $245 Fused glass bowl $500

Rhythm bowl in aqua $80 Serving bowl $110

Wide ruffle bowl $350 Fused glass bowl $125

2012 COLOR

Our world is changing and so should your colors. Every year color forecasters

watch and mold the trends in fashion, product design, interior design and

other industries. For 2012, everyone is seeing a return to optimism, energy and

growth and they are expressing those trends and emotions with sophisticated

hues of red, orange and purple.

Our palette is a reflection of the forecasters and their 2012 palettes.

Our 2012 color trends includes a full array of palettes to

meet your needs.

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Printed note cards $15

Pottery bowl $40

New colors “in the wild”!

Creamer/teapot $12 Mohair throw $525

Light with drum shade $92

French magazine, 1955 $10

Gilded painting $1,200

Distressed wooden coat hanger $42

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Soap dish $15 Photo $15

Sign $6

Embroidered towel $9.95

Metal print $150

Lumbar pillow $75

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BED & BATH DÉCOR FURNITURE HOUSEWARES KITCHEN LIGHTING RUGS TABLETOP

StylishHome.com provides consumers with a variety of services to help

them outfit and create a great home, while featuring over 1 million décor

and home furnishing products from major online retailers, and the most

recent handmade and vintage items currently listed on Etsy.

Living Room Chairs Living Room Chests Chandeliers Table Lamps Artwork

Vases Artwork Indoor Rugs Sofas

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Kitchen Décor

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Table runner $35.50

Cappuccino cups 20 GBP Vintage painted enamel pot $32.50

Vintage metal kitchen canisters $48.50

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Console table $1,125

Vintage kitchen cabinet $195

Tiger maple top stool $535

Fused glass cabinet knobs $23

Herbs de Provence watercolor $25 Painted kitchen table & chairs $475

Teapot cozy $20

Ornate spice box $55

Kitschy kitchen fabric $9.25/yd

Still life food painting $55

Chalkware bottles $35

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Take a closer look

at handmade.

You’ll never have to replace it.

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When only the original

will do.

Industrial console table $375

Thanks to the following Etsy stores for their participation:

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PIGandFiSH LoveButlerVintage wildwoodpenco LukeGilveyGlass

Luxurylife patinajunky TheVintageTeacup siriusfnord

Nyendesigns BaffinBags qualityvintage kilnenamel22

MademoiselleChipotte downstairsDesigns suesuegonzalas SundancersStudio

ArtmaStudio TheToolLady RockPondPottery oneilsarts

VintageIndustrial Recy KatieScullyCeramics ClayLickCreekPottery

Mylittlethriftstore BlackForestCottage taniajulianceramics 55thAvenueCreations

oldetymestore woodzealot Creativewithclay WildRidgeDesign

GrayGardenDecor MyraMelinda ooroo GILTstudiogallery

WellWudJaLookAtThat LeftBankSelection prairiehaze ancienesthetique

bluebonnetfields CHERISHEDCOUTURE ZeesVintage lucentlampworks

BMTvintage AtHomeInNapa clayswan aclhandweaver

BoundAgainBooks EmilyRaabCreative tninman142 LittleRedPolkaDots

toughandtwisted UrbanAnalog RchristopherDesigns giardino

BrooklynRetro TheFrameAndMirror junkyardlighting OrderFromChaosPhoto

StoneyPrints IvarsDesign johnnyvintage SimplyLodge

chadwoodruff memoriesinmosaics OldCityLanterns OldTimeCountryCrafts

usbtypewriter DebbyAremDesigns jacksredbarn Raceytay

TopsyDesign LegacyStudio Shabbylull bprdesigns

robrray DanielsVintage takumidesigns24 fantan

UrbanWoodGoods SallyManke JunkieTrunkETC spilledilkstudios

BeachFrames southerncharmquilts braggingbags sugarlily

kkemme secondsanctuary designsbytaylor2u LittleWrenPottery

PhotoFrameOriginals olivetreetextiles onegoodturn4u CreatedByStorm

JiSTglass abhanson1 moxiethrift VintiqueStudio

GypsyLaneDesigns arlenesaive paintedcottages KnobsandTiles

VINTAGEHOMEACCENTS MusicCitySewing Junglai roosteriver

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bleueclectic Craftiness oliveglass MortiseandTenon

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CreativeCorksNMore RosatoDesignWorks SunflowerGlassworks OrderFromChaosPhoto

Yesterdis lushcouture bentbottle TheTravelingOwlShop

Woodistry castleinkpens elementalartandcraft ShirleyArt

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© 2012 StylishHome

All items shown are subject to changes in price and availability.

Please understand that with all items of a handmade or vintage nature, they can

quickly become unavailable. In the event you find an item sold, may we suggest

you navigate to the store who featured it and view their entire group of products.

They often will have other similar items. You may also want to contact the artisan to

request they make another.

Browse all the StylishHome Team stores on Etsy.

If you are an Etsy seller with home décor and furnishings items, learn how you

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