Vintage wood stove

When I don't have furniture to makeover I just look around my place and always stumble upon something to upcycle, refresh or embellish. 
Our vintage wood stove is the protagonist of the project today. As for family furniture and antiques I have told about on the blog, most of them belonged to my Mum and I am so grateful to have kept them from her last removal and so happy to care them all. I guess I inherited her taste for antiques and ancient treasures. As far as I remember my childhood, there was no modern piece of furniture at home, not a single one; most of our interiors were more than 50, 80 or 100 years old!

Vintage milk bottle carrier

I have seen this milk bottle carrier in our family's house since ever! I remember when my mother used to store wine or canned tomatoes. It finally turned to be used as a decor item somewhere in the kitchen and eventually ended in my hands! It's a real beauty! The metal color is dull and rust is visible on joints and nails but do not alter its genuine character. 

Junk stores in the desert

There is no restore or painting job today! 

I am happy to share with you wonderful pictures while we were visiting Moab, Utah and Colorado. As I did in my post while driving accross Route 66 (click here if you missed it) we stopped by two gorgeous places: junk and antiques stores! I so much love them! 

The first place was in Moab, a souvenirs store. We did prefer the outdoor rather the inside because of the junk stuff standing there, obviously abandonned but maintaining its character, irrestibly vintage! Old engines, tractors, rusted pieces all over... 

The 2nd store was even more genuine! The owner was very friendly and happy to see visitors from abroad. His store was originally (and still) a beans supplier but turned into a vintage store as nearly everything was for sale: coffee, kitchenware, car plates... and oh by the way one of them is now hanging on my headboard. Enjoy the tour...

Vintage in New England III

Following previous posts about New England, be my guest browsing an amazing country and coastal lifestyle. I added a few shots of covered bridges which are very popular in Northern America.

Vintage in New England II

Click here and come back to one of my previous post regarding pictures taken in New England states. It is all about vintage inspiration. 

Following this point, I hope you'll like these additional ones pertaining to antiques shops along the road not too far away from an old gas station. Enjoy...

Vintage in New England I

North American aesthetics leads considerably on decorative and creative vintage projects as they are made from natural and simple materials. 

Check out these pictures I took in New England states: VT, NH and ME...