Everyone needs a brass elephant paper weight type thing. Am I right, or am I right?
I have a thing for old stuff. This fondness grew over time, I can’t say I’ve always loved antiques or vintage or whatever the fancy people are calling it these days. Some of my first memories are of my parents, my brother and me road tripping back East to antique shops. My parents would be searching for something perfect or searching just to search while my brother and I would occupy our time by playing hide and seek between the furniture with breaks of asking, are we there yet, knowing we weren’t close.
Sinatra Vintage Record Stand or Bar Cart
Our weekends were often filled with antique-ing. Our house was also filled with the finds. I grew up learning about furniture and as the saying goes, always wanted what I didn’t have. That something was new, glossy, unscratched, unused and bought in a store where other people could also buy the exact same thing. I admit, it took me some time and a little growing up to appreciate a well curated home. One in which someone couldn’t immediately replicate by running out to the nearest store. One that the items within were gathered over time, through travels and wonderful finds. To me, that’s the perfect home.
For the record, the above ramble isn’t intended to tell you to get rid of your new stuff and replace it with old stuff. There’s a balance. And I have a feeling grandma’s house circa 1974 is probably not the look you are going for. Now that you know about my silly love for old stuff and if you’re still reading, you should know that I’m showing you a couple of my favorite Etsy shops. The best part, everything is budget friendly.
1968 Kroehler Chair would look great with a new fabric.
Mint green Replogle World Book Globe. So you can dream about all those places you want to go. Or spin it with eyes closed to pick your next spot. I’ve always wanted to do that!
You are RIGHT! I need a brass elephant. : )