| I'll take one of this....uhhh....maybe a couple of those and | | | | become family heirlooms. |
| one of that. | | | | Decide what you like and begin your journey one piece |
| This is the way many people approach the task of | | | | at a time. And for heaven's sake, resist the urge to |
| decorating a room and a task is one thing it shouldn't | | | | make things match. Vintage style, cottage chic and |
| be. I like to think of it as a never-ending story. My | | | | shabby decorating is very unstructured and rarely do |
| rooms are never finished. They are constantly | | | | things match, unless you happen to have a set of |
| evolving. | | | | something. |
| If you don't have a passion for decorating and aren't | | | | One of my most favorite things is to mix and match |
| that particular about how your home looks, then a | | | | bed linens. I am always on the hunt for flat sheets with |
| bed-in-a-bag might work just great for you. However, if | | | | roses or other cottage-y looking florals and prints to |
| you want your rooms to be an expression of what | | | | mix with solid fitted sheets. I also have an abundance |
| you love and a statement as to how you live your life, | | | | of vintage pillowcases with either crocheted edges, |
| then you must think outside the box and have a clear | | | | embroidery or in floral prints. They look absolutely |
| understanding of how much of a virtue patience really | | | | lovely all mixed together with some handmade throw |
| is. | | | | pillows. Vintage linens are a staple in vintage |
| The best part of all is that in the long run, you will | | | | decorating, so hit your local thrift shops and tag sales |
| probably spend less money than those bed-in-a-bag | | | | and start looking for some. You'll be amazed at what |
| folks. Rooms that evolve over time are filled with the | | | | you find. |
| things you really love...things that you picked out at | | | | Just take your time building a room a few pieces at a |
| different places, at different times. Those are the | | | | time and your personal picks will evolve into something |
| things you tend to hang on to, and the things that often | | | | truly lovely! |