Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Vintage Frames with Fresh Fabric

Browsing through on of my all time favorite blogs this morning, house of turquoise, I ran into this photo which I just LOVED:

Chic Manhattan home belonging to writer and designer Angèle Parlange as featured in the recent issue of Lonny.

The huge board sitting on the desk is actually a bulletin board made from cork, wrapping paper and an old antique frame - a super nice and creative solution to having your desk face a wall. 

It reminded me of my little DIY adventure over the weekend. I created something similar with a few antique frames I had lying around (side note: I can never seem to leave frames like these behind at tag sales and thrift shops, I find their versatility irrisistable!) and remnant pieces of fabric from old projects.


Some of my all time favorite fabrics and frames which can hang on a wall and look pretty as they are now, or can be put behind a desk and used as bulletin boards!

14 comments:

  1. Love House of Turquoise - Love Lonny - Love your project!

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  2. Love your vintage frames -- love your new look!
    ~Amanda

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  3. aneyefordesign.blogspot.comDecember 21, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    Great Job! I'm working on a lattice one too right now for my daughters room.

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  4. Um, I want something like this. you should make these and sell them!!

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  5. Snap, just saw that you have one in your shop. Heading over to see more.

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  6. So lovely. I do like that huge one with rosey blue print in 'Lonny' mag. Merry merry ox`kerrie

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  7. The bulletin board behind the desk is terrific, but I much prefer your vintage frame with pale suzani-like fabric - it's FAB!
    Victoria

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  8. LOVE this idea! the wallpaper is so pretty. xoxo jcd http://cornflakedreams.blogspot.com/

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  9. This is such a cool idea. I want to make an inspirational board and use a vintage frame now. LOVE your music.
    Mary Ann

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  10. Beautiful frames and fabric! Clever DIY!!

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  11. That oval frame looks gorgeous!!!

    Wishing you wonderful Holidays!!!!!

    Best,

    Maya

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  12. Love the new look and colors, the frames are amazing! Wishing you the best xmas ever > last one as a 'single' :-)Buon natale...!

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  13. What a wonderful inspiration pic from Lonny.

    Happy Holidays from Sally Lee by the Sea!

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  14. Love this! Just found your blog and think you have the cutest posts!

    xox,
    Taylor

    www.trimmedandtaylored.blogspot.com

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