Anatomy of a Vignette
I thought I'd share another corner of my master bedroom with you today. It includes the mirror that I was working on during 4th of July week and finally finished and hung today. What follows is an anatomy of the vignette so you can see that a collected eclectic look does take some time to achieve.
The lamp is a garage sale find for $1 and I had the shade is one I had on hand. The mirror was also a garage sale find for $5 and originally dark in color. I added several coats of semigloss white to brighten it. The dark blue wooden box is a very small tool chest that I purchased at an estate sale last summer for $35. It is topped with a vintage biscuit tin with the most wonderful bucolic print on it. I bought it at Gold'n Country Gifts for $25. The large shell is also a $2 estate sale find.
The marble bust was an auction find a few years ago for only $25. I like how she looks modeling my vintage bead necklaces. The crystal paper weight next to it was on clearance at Pottery Barn six years ago for $5.
The whole vignette sits on an antique cupboard that I purchased at a flea market in Cedarburg, Wisconsin around 12 years ago. While I was asking the dealer whether she was firm on her price, another woman came and inquired about it. I looked at her and said, "It's sold" and told the dealer I would pay her the full $350 asking price. It's very uncharacteristic for me to be that aggressive but I've never regretted it. I've used this piece in my dining room to hold dishes, living room to hold games and now bedroom to store sweaters. It's so versatile. I adore its handmade patina and traces of original paint.
The key to an eclectic look is to mix old and new with higher priced and lower priced items. It takes time but the result is a home that is a reflection of your true tastes, interests and passions.
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The lamp is a garage sale find for $1 and I had the shade is one I had on hand. The mirror was also a garage sale find for $5 and originally dark in color. I added several coats of semigloss white to brighten it. The dark blue wooden box is a very small tool chest that I purchased at an estate sale last summer for $35. It is topped with a vintage biscuit tin with the most wonderful bucolic print on it. I bought it at Gold'n Country Gifts for $25. The large shell is also a $2 estate sale find.
The marble bust was an auction find a few years ago for only $25. I like how she looks modeling my vintage bead necklaces. The crystal paper weight next to it was on clearance at Pottery Barn six years ago for $5.
The whole vignette sits on an antique cupboard that I purchased at a flea market in Cedarburg, Wisconsin around 12 years ago. While I was asking the dealer whether she was firm on her price, another woman came and inquired about it. I looked at her and said, "It's sold" and told the dealer I would pay her the full $350 asking price. It's very uncharacteristic for me to be that aggressive but I've never regretted it. I've used this piece in my dining room to hold dishes, living room to hold games and now bedroom to store sweaters. It's so versatile. I adore its handmade patina and traces of original paint.
The key to an eclectic look is to mix old and new with higher priced and lower priced items. It takes time but the result is a home that is a reflection of your true tastes, interests and passions.
I think that British girls have a very eclectic and unique style.
Nicole Richie
Do you like an eclectic acquired-over-time-look or do you prefer
something else?
Nicole Richie
Do you like an eclectic acquired-over-time-look or do you prefer
something else?
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Posted by Sarah at 7/31/2012 2:25 PM 
Categories: Decorating, My Upscale Downhome Home
Tags: bedroom decorating bedroom vignette marble bust antique cupboard mirror makeover eclectic look
Categories: Decorating, My Upscale Downhome Home
Tags: bedroom decorating bedroom vignette marble bust antique cupboard mirror makeover eclectic look
I just love the vignette you have created. It looks just beautiful. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.
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Your photos are absolutely gorgeous, especially the 2nd and 3rd ones. Love your vignette! It's beautiful!
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I really appreciate your comment. Thanks for stopping by!
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Hi Sarah: What a lovely vignette you've created, and I love your tips for putting it all together, as well as the stories of how you came to acquire each piece. A fun read--thank you!
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