Room Inspiration: Retro Appliances

I am a huge fan of all things blue and turqouise, but this appliance set takes the cake!

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Isn't it fantastic?! I think my love for retro began with my Yia-Yia and Popouli. Their basement has an old school General Electric fridge that is still running! A friend of the family contacted GE and it may be the oldest known model that is still in working condition. Aside from that cool factor was the bonus of the contents.

Before we visited my Popouli would always pick up some Stewart's Root Beer in their iconic brown bottle with an orange label. It was our little tradition. I would run in his house and give him a huge hug. Next, he would send me to grab something random for Yia-yia out of the basement fridge for him. This was his secret code for "Stewart's." I eventually caught on, but the magic never faded and no matter how old I got, he continued to stock the fridge with Stewart't Root Beer, just for me. As a child it never occurred to me that he was doing this for my other three siblings too...!

North Shore Design Show: Favorite Spaces

...to benefit the Wenham Museum

Remember my orange inspiration a few months back? Well, Honey Collins has done it again. Here is her vignette from the North Shore Design Show in May. Isn't she just fabulous?!?

Always an inspiration!

Honey Collins

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Every now and then I change my happy image. A beautiful picture that brightens my mood. The recent rain clearly required a bright and cheery "happy picture." This room was decorated by our friend, Honey Collins.


I love the juxtaposition of the rustic would table and the contemporary orange lamps. The mirrors layered above the fireplace expand the room and play off the wall of windows on either side of this room. Finally, the subtle hints of yellow helps blend the natural flax and linen colors with the pops of orange. Basically, I just love it!


I have always thought this room was absolutely stunning! The use of orange, or as the Boston Globe would call it, Orange Crush, is incredible. It might just inspire a few bright changes around my blog...stay tuned!

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