tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64204709950050874082024-02-27T12:26:07.650-06:00Tattered Style...THE ART OF LIVING WITH THE NOT SO PERFECTTattered Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07386554874860297581noreply@blogger.comBlogger200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420470995005087408.post-90496529744028035212017-11-20T10:38:00.000-06:002017-11-20T14:10:29.686-06:00Announcing | Tattered Style - The Shop | Opening in Coppell, TX!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Thanks for being a part of this little community we started in 2011 - it has made my life so rich. I hope you'll stick around as we open an exciting new chapter!</div>
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<b>I'm thrilled to let you know I'm opening up a brick and mortar location in Old Town Coppell!</b></div>
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<b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://tatteredstyle.com/" target="_blank">Tattered Style - The Shop</a></b> is a dream come true - a physical space to share the curated goods and vintage finds I love. The Shop is located in the heart of Old Town Coppell where I'll curate, stage and sell my latest finds. I'm still working out scheduling details, but plan on Friday, Saturday and Sunday operating hours - and the space will be available for private events and consultations throughout the week.</div>
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<b>Grand Opening Weekend: </b><b>December 1st - 3rd!</b></h2>
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Come out for our grand opening during <a href="http://www.coppelltx.gov/news-media/events/vintagechristmasinoldtown-1" target="_blank">Vintage Christmas</a> in Old Town Coppell:</div>
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Tattered Style - The Shop</div>
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446 West Bethel Road</div>
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Coppell, TX 75019</div>
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<b>see the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/378072469306875/" target="_blank">Facebook Event!</a></b></div>
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You'll still be able to read every blog posted up until today here on this page, but <a href="http://tatteredstyle.com/" target="_blank">tatteredstyle.com</a> will soon point to a new site that will also feature information about the <b style="font-style: italic;">Tattered Style - The Shop</b>. I've migrated all blog posts to the new <a href="http://tatteredstyle.com/" target="_blank">tatteredstyle.com</a>, so you can find all of this content there as well. </div>
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Psssst...if you want a sneak peek at the progress, here are some photos of the restoration of the old Coppell post office! Follow <a href="http://instagram.com/tatteredstyle" target="_blank">@tatteredstyle</a> on Instagram for more updates as they come!</div>
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Tattered Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07386554874860297581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420470995005087408.post-48783727085524485842016-02-22T00:56:00.002-06:002016-02-22T01:51:03.083-06:00Stash Style | Flour Sack Towels<div style="text-align: center;">
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I first met Shannon Vance, from Stash Style, a few years ago when she started showing her line at the Dallas Market Vintage FINDS venue. One thing I've learned, as I've gotten to know this petite and soft spoken woman, is she's a creative powerhouse. Shannon, a self made artist and trend setter, along with her partner, Elton, have made quite a name for themselves within the vintage community and beyond. They sell at numerous shows each year including Round Top's Antique Week. Their keen sense of style and ingenuity bodes them well in their procuring of vintage boots, flannel shirts, selvedge jeans and vintage military wear. The two have become favored purveyors throughout U.S. shows and markets. Additionally, they have added candles, silk screened T-shirts, restaurant ware coffee mugs, totes and zippered bags (all made in the U.S.A.) to their line. <br>
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For now, let me focus on one of my favorites in their home goods line; their flour sack kitchen towels. Each towel is made of 100% cotton and has been silk screened with one of many of Shannon and Elton's clever quotes or sentiments.<br>
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Besides invoking a smile to your face and their usefulness in the domestic arena, the towels also make great gifts. Who wouldn't want one of these as an addition to their kitchen?<br>
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I'm happy to be selling Stash Style's kitchen towels at <a href="https://fleastyle.com/events/#dallas">Fleastyle</a> on Saturday, March 12th at Fair Park. Be sure to come visit Tattered Style in the Automotive Bldg. You won't want to miss out on this flea market affair with more than 250 makers and vintage collectors extraordinaire.<br>
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P.S. If you are planning a trip to Round Top in the spring, be sure to seek out Stash Style at at <a href="http://zapphall.com/">Zapp Hall</a>. Also, while you're at it why not hop on over to <a href="http://www.stashstyle.com/">Stash Style's</a> website or visit their <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stashstyle/">Instagram</a> feed and take a peek at their entire selection of vintage and vintage inspired goods. <br>
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A few months ago, my husband and I had a little getaway trip to southern California. We were anxious to stop in for a visit with our friends, Tara Gasparian and Jeff Plapp. Tara, a jewelry designer and her husband, Jeff, an artist/educator, moved to their charming Crafstman Bungalow in 1998. At the time, the community had mere hopes that it would become the trendy neighborhood that it is today. Since then, the couple continue to impart their artistic touches on their San Diego home they share with their dog and three cats. <br />
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The bungalow is filled with art, eclectic finds and treasures from their trips to Provence and the South of France. Many of the art pieces, like the one above, are originals painted by Jeff, who majored in fine arts in college. The faux fireplace adds an architectural element and warmth to the living area. </div>
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One of a kind vintage accessories are sprinkled throughout the home. A good many of the unique curiosities are finds from antique stores, flea markets and tag sales.<br />
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Tara and Jeff's collections provides a look into the playfulness of the couple and also adds a bit of whimsy to the home's mood.<br />
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Near and dear to her heart, the dining room boasts some of Tara's most prized paintings from her father's collection. *More about Frankie the pup in a minute.<br />
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The portrait of Tara above is one of the many created by her dad, who was a favored and popular artist at the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts throughout the 70's and 80's. <span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: 12px;"> </span><br />
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Every nook and cranny of this charming home spills over with surprises. Including the kitchen who touts this fabulous 1940's O'Keefe and Merritt stove. The vintage Dutch enamel chocolate advertisement was found at The Alameda Flea Market. Colorful McCoy pottery abounds throughout the home as well. <br />
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Frankie, the couple's Papillon Chihuahua, takes a rest in the master bedroom where generous light floods in from the windows and doors that lead out to the green space and patio. The trio of 1960's mirrors above the bed are from Spain. <br />
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Prior to Tara's custom jewelry making career, she was an interior designer and a ran a vintage clothing shop. Coupled with Jeff's artistry, the two have masterfully outfitted every corner of their abode. <br />
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Above are just a few of Tara's beautifully pieces of jewelry. The majority of her line has vintage pieces incorporated into the designs; many of which she has procured from her travels. You can find out more about Tara's jewelry <a href="http://www.taragasparian.com/">here</a>.<br />
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A little snuggle time for Frankie with my beautiful and exotic friend...<br />
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Today, I spent some time rearranging and freshening the home of a client (and new friend) Barbara. She's been busying herself; getting ready to celebrate her daughter, Leah's, graduation from high school and has been slammed with party planning details. I was happy to help her out with accessorizing and reconfiguring some of her spaces and was even more thrilled to use numerous vintage family items in the decor. <br />
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Barbara has many wonderful old family pieces. I love the vintage school banner (above). As you can see, I had a little helper; Willow was quite intrigued with everything that was going on.<br />
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There's so much wonderful light in Barbara's home ~ I think it made for some pretty photographs. <br />
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The hutch is a family heirloom passed down from the homeowner's mom. The shelves were impossible to adjust so I decided to hang a fun Dallas poster inside (a gift from their son's teacher when he graduated from high school) and framed it off with a couple of antique clocks. <br />
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The building blocks are also a family treasure that has been passed down, as well as the black and white framed photograph of the old family homeplace. <br />
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It was a fun time accessorizing and arranging for such a special event. I enjoyed myself immensely as I learned about this sweet family and heard the stories behind so many gems (I especially love the grandfather clock above). <br />
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I left happy to have been a small part of the upcoming graduation celebration. Congratulations dear Leah ~ much love to you and your sweet family! xo ~ dana.<br />
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The other day as I was getting ready to leave the house, I was hurriedly trying to untangle a necklace from my collection. Admittedly, I was frustrated and thought surely there has to be an easier way to organize these suckers. It occurred to me that a simple wine cork could be the solution to my problem.<br />
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Here's an easy DIY I came up with... <br />
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Fortunately, my son owns a drill press that I was lucky enough to borrow. If you don't have a drill press, a handheld drill will get the job done. I eyeballed the center of the cork and pre-drilled through each cork. <br />
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Next, I attached the corks to the wall (there was no rhyme or reason to positioning the corks; I simply arranged them randomly). Tip: It helps to sink the trim screw most of the way through the cork prior to attaching to the wall. I used my cordless drill for this process and completed the project in no time. <br />
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I could have easily lined the corks up on a piece of wood trim and hung it as one unit. However, I opted to let each cork stand alone and in the process something artistic developed. These days, I'm all about simplicity and I think this DIY project nailed it on the head! :)<br />
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I hope your day is going well. I would love for you to come visit my feed over on <a href="https://instagram.com/tatteredstyle/">Instagram</a>.<br />
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:) Dana</div>
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Tattered Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07386554874860297581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420470995005087408.post-11644514732474013602015-04-29T22:12:00.001-05:002015-04-29T22:22:03.838-05:00Afternoon Sunlight<div style="text-align: center;">
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I recently walked into my room and found this corner to be so pleasing to my senses. Nothing elaborate by many standards. Nonetheless, this spot makes me happy. <br />
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The vintage desk turned bedside table, was a lucky find I recently purchased from <a href="http://thriftstudio.com/about/">Thrift Studio</a> (now going on thru May 23rd). <br />
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Resting on the table, is <i>Downtown Chic</i> by the dynamic design duo, <a href="http://www.thenovogratz.com/">Robert and Cortney Novogratz</a>. It's another recent purchase from <a href="http://thriftstudio.com/about/">Thrift Studio</a> (although it was published in 2009, it's new to me). ;) <br />
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The vintage silver and brass lassi cup was one I picked up from new friend, Courtney, over at <a href="http://melaandroam.bigcartel.com/product/vintage-lassi-cup-small-no-1">Mela & Roam</a>. I love putting fresh cuttings from the yard in it.<br />
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The vintage french hotel trinket dish I found on an excursion to a Paris <a href="http://www.marcheauxpuces-saintouen.com/1.aspx">flea market</a>. It holds spare change and things. <br />
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The simplicity of design and the sunshine filtering through the window was so pretty to me, I just had to share. I hope your week is going splendidly and that you find a smidgen of joy in a corner of your home. <br />
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Whether you like Mid-Century modern design or not, here is a great little table to make that you can use most anywhere. This is probably one of the easiest DIY projects to date.<br />
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While in Round Top, a couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of going to an open house at <a href="http://www.thevintageroundtop.com/">The Vintage Round Top</a>, pictured here. The minute I walked through the door, I immediately felt a sense of calm come over me. Owners, Paige and Smoot Hull, so beautifully married modern and vintage together in the design of their lovely vacation home. I must say, they have mad stylizing skills like the use of this old <span style="text-align: center;">bedspring repurposed into a memo board in the entryway.</span></div>
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The next thing that grabs your attention is their creative use of stenciled numbers on the stair risers that, may I add, takes you up and past the most amazing vintage luggage art installation. <br />
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How about this clever use of an old metal awning as a stand-in for a vent-a-hood? It's absolutely chock full of character.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">I love the dramatic use of vintage screens as art above the clean lines of the fireplace. In my excitement of taking in the house, I failed to get an overall shot of the living room. Oh well, good reason to hop on over to their <a href="http://www.thevintageroundtop.com/">site</a> and pay them a visit. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #424242; font-family: proxima-nova; line-height: 27.200000762939453px;">Not surprisingly, the Hull's home offers up something unexpected at every turn. However, the best surprise of all is you can actually experience the tranquility of this lovely space as well. Contact Paige and Smoot </span><a href="http://www.thevintageroundtop.com/" style="color: #121212; font-family: proxima-nova; font-size: 16px; line-height: 27.200000762939453px;">here</a><span id="yui_3_17_2_65_1429080970101_2178" style="color: #424242; font-family: proxima-nova; line-height: 27.200000762939453px;"> for information on leasing this fabulous vintage inspired home as your next vacation getaway. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Sentimental things passed down to our family, like this sweet poinsettia plate that used to belong to <a href="http://tatteredstyle.blogspot.com/2011/03/nanas-house.html">Nana</a>, sure bring back good memories of times spent together. I hope to be creating little visual images that my family will remember for years to come. Happy Holidays y'all. P.S. See more Christmasy ideas on my Instagram feed ~ you can follow me <a href="http://instagram.com/tatteredstyle">here</a>. </span></div>
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Reagan, Corbin and Gavin are home. The food is prepared and we are excited to soon be joining our extended family for a day full of festivities. We remind ourselves to care less about a perfect table setting and more about those sitting at our table. We are counting our blessings this Thanksgiving day because there's so much to be thankful for. <br />
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Wishing you a day filled with moments making good memories, spent with those you love. Happy Thanksgiving.<br />
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There's a new/old addition to our home. The vintage chesterfield sofa (found <a href="https://www.facebook.com/backalleyfurniture">here</a>) I searched for forever and told you about <a href="http://tatteredstyle.blogspot.com/2014/04/chesterfield-love.html">here</a> has been recovered and now has found its place in the sitting room.<br />
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This is the spot where everyone wants to plop down after waking up in the morning or winding down after a full day. Lots of great conversations take place in this spot.<br />
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This is one of my favorite pics of Gavin ~ he looks so dapper. Meanwhile, Penny is posing like she's the most obedient, well behaved dog ever (don't let her fool you). None of the guys like for me to take their picture, but when I end up with a good one like this, I think they're happy I do. <br />
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In case you were wondering, I decided to splurge on leather for the reupholstery job. I sourced leather cowhides from a local supplier and changed out the original bun feet with casters I found <a href="http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/">here</a>. In the end, I paid a fraction of the cost of a new chesterfield and love its new look. <br />
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P.S. Check out the "before and after" below! Happy Friday ~ enjoy your Halloween weekend!<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">A short while ago, I was </span>asked<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> to give a design consult on a project that’s in the works for the island of <a href="http://www.royalbelize.com/#island">Royal Belize</a>. </span>It's hard to believe it's been three weeks since we were at this amazing destination. There really aren't words adequate enough to describe how beautiful, peaceful and special a place this is. <br />
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Lingering around the dining table in the main palapa was an especially sweet time. </div>
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And then there was the sunset cruise on the <i>Weak Moment</i> that topped the charts for all of us.<br />
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The week was indeed magical and was only enhanced by our island family ~ the Royal Belize team. We're so thankful for the time we got to share with our new friends.<br />
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Thank you for letting me share our island experience with you. I hope you can enjoy this paradise adventure too. For more info on Royal Belize go <a href="http://www.royalbelize.com/#island">here</a>. See you soon ~ have a lovely week!<br />
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<i>Photos # 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17 courtesy of Leighton Eaves</i><br />
<i>Photos # 10, 11 courtesy of </i><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-indent: 2px; white-space: nowrap;"><i>Aurélien Gandon</i></span></div>
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Life threw us a curve ball this past weekend when my mom (who is 80)
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Nonetheless, the events of the past few days reminded me all over again
how I should be thankful for the most simplest things. So I awoke this
morning recognizing how my comfy bed cradled me in its squishiness and I
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I indulged myself with an extra long shower and was grateful for the hot
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Later, the menial task of folding a load of laundry was especially
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Ordinarily, the yucky mess the swallows make on our back porch would
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Hoping curve balls aren't being hurled your way today ~ so thankful for you too! </div>
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**Check out more of Tattered Style's pics <a href="http://instagram.com/tatteredstyle#">here</a> on Instagram.</div>
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Tattered Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07386554874860297581noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420470995005087408.post-90471805596519146902014-04-09T00:48:00.000-05:002014-04-09T09:31:52.689-05:00An Infatuation for Chesterfields<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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And here's my baby ~ I finally found the chesterfield sofa I've been
searching for. It's sits well and has beautiful lines and tufting.
It's showing some wear and tear but nothing so desperate that a new
upholstery job can't handle. Soon, this well worn sofa will be sitting
as regally as the ones that have inspired me. I can't wait to share the
"after" photos! Have a wonderful Wednesday ~ and if you like, follow Tattered Style on Instagram ~ <a href="http://instagram.com/tatteredstyle#">here</a>. :) </div>
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I feel the strongest nudging to give things a second chance. I know
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He did look somewhat like he was on his last leg ~ indeed, he was even minus a cushion. Yikes, actually my friend Gloria's dog ate a good portion of it. Despite the missing seat, I fell for the amazing lines of this fab mid-century modern chair and was so anxious for him to have a makeover. </div>
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After scouring options for fabrics to reupholster the piece, I decided to dress him in this rich brown corduroy. </div>
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And look how handsome he turned out ~ doesn't a little love and a chocolaty corduroy go a long way to enhance his frame? I'm so happy he won't be taking up residence in a nearby landfill anytime soon. <br>
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Today I'm posting about a console table I fashioned from a piece of salvaged wood. I couldn't believe when I discovered, of all things, a remnant piece of boxcar flooring. I found it months ago for $10 at an architectural salvage yard and thought someday I would figure out what to do with it. After taking up valuable real estate in my shed, I finally tackled this simple DIY. I know the family is thankful not to be tripping over it any longer ~ let's just say it was a topic of discussion more than once. :)<br />
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When I needed a furniture piece to hold the flat panel in my studio, I searched for something unusual but wasn't very excited about buying retail. My choices were too pricey and then I remembered the
boxcar flooring. I know the likelihood of finding something random as this is slim,
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Making the console was pretty simple. After cleaning and sanding the
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For the legs, I bought plumber's pipe at Home Depot and had them cut to the desired lengths. Then I had the ends threaded so they could easily be screwed to the flanges.<br />
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I spaced out and measured where I wanted to position each
flange. I marked and pre-drilled the holes for the screws, then
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I love the texture of the boxcar flooring combined with the shiny metal legs. I think the console would look awesome in any number of places ~ as an entry or hall table, or even a bench (if the legs were shortened). <br />
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I also love it in my studio. I may in time add cross supports between the legs, just because I think it would add some more interesting detail. What do you think? I would be happy to know your opinion. I hope your Tuesday is wonderful!<br />
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We slowed the pace around here last week when we had the wonderful surprise of all three boys being home. Momma Bird is happy when all her chicks are in the
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Nate, Gavin (our youngest who will be attending college this fall) and I did have to sneak off one day ~ for a couple of college visits. <a href="http://www.smu.edu/">Southern Methodist University</a> was our first stop ~ isn't the ceiling of the Dallas Hall at SMU spectacular?<br />
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We also spent many hours at our favorite local bakery and coffee shop ~ find it <a href="http://zenzerobakery.com/">here</a>. During our coffee breaks, Corbin made some time to do what he loves best ~ draw. He is currently majoring in drawing and has the most unique style. If you're interested in commissioning a work, you can contact him <a href="mailto:corbinpugh@gmail.com">here</a>.<br />
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Feeling like the luckiest mom in the world ~ and so thankful to have had Gavin, <a href="http://reaganpugh.wordpress.com/">Reagan</a> and <a href="http://www.pughsky.com/">Corbin</a> home for a few days. By the way, just wondering if you can guess who the chalk art guy (above) is? </div>
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Our week ended all too soon and today we resume our normal routines. Before I go, here's a toast to you and to Saint Patrick's Day. Maybe you can tell from the pic above, we're all about juicing these days. Reagan led the charge in making this yummy green concoction. I hope your Saint Patty's Day goes without a pinch! <br />
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I crawl out of bed and put on my tattered house shoes. As I make my way down the hall, I pull on a sweatshirt and rhythmically turn off every light switch that beckons me to wake up. The morning people I pass (darn those happy folks) know me well enough by now and leave me to myself as I wander into the kitchen. My daily ritual begins with my
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I'm becoming more human now and begin to open up curtains allowing the day to come in. All the while the
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As I cradle the warm cup in my hands, Penny and I traipse into my office and I snuggle up with a blanket in my
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I light a candle, take a deep breath and I'm still.
I tune into <a href="http://www.pandora.com/">Pandora</a> and close my eyes and let the music woo me awake as it gives life to my soul. Then I spend
a while reading. It usually consists of a daily excerpt from <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=the+divine+hours+phyllis+tickle&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=31430057445&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=21104994851080192168&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_531ysnalgy_b">The Divine Hours</a></i> by Phyllis Tickle, a passage from the Bible and possibly a few pages from a self-help read but never, ever, fiction. Not this early in the morning. Currently, I'm reading <i><a href="http://www.gretchenrubin.com/books/happier-at-home/about-the-book/">Happier at Home</a></i> by Gretchen Rubin.<br />
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Then I have my quiet time ~ I think of all the
things I'm thankful for and also do some soul searching and
pray for those I love. I'm by no means standing on a soapbox right now but have learned ~ for me ~ I
can't do this life on my own and it's comforting knowing I don't have to.<br />
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I'm wide awake by now and am anticipating what the day has in store ~ Carpe Diem is my mantra by choice as I draw in another deep breath to go take on my day. However you choose to embrace your morning ~ I do indeed hope it is lovely in every way.<br />
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One of the sweet things in life is being able to spend time with
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Holly and her husband, Cody and their precious little girl, O (short for Olive) recently moved from Portland back to Dallas. When they decided on an area to plant their family in, it was no surprise (being the hip couple they are) they landed in a really cool area of Dallas. Their neighborhood is made up of charming houses, cool coffee shops, restaurants and stores that are all worthy of lingering in. Their home is no exception and has tons of character. Case in point, I think the built-in cuphoard (above) is dreamy.<br />
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When I arrived,, O was sleeping so Holly and I had a little time to catch up. The vintage tea kettle (above) is one of Holly's favorite things ~ it was a surprise gift from her brother.</div>
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Our afternoon was filled with oolong tea (all the way from Portland), healthy snacks and warm conversation ~ the makings of a perfect visit. </div>
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The vintage metal "O" and anchor banner were decorations/gifts Holly received at O's baby shower.</div>
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Beautiful hardwood floors, original doors, built-ins and period lighting abound in the house. </div>
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All too quickly our visit came to an end (I might add, that was after a quick jaunt to Trader Joe's!). What else can I say...the day was delightful ~ how else could it be when getting to see this sweet, smiling face. By the way, guess who turned one yesterday? Happy Birthday Olive ~ we love you! Thank you Holly and Little O for the wonderful afternoon we spent together. XO ~ Dana </div>
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Here of late (don't ask me why) but I'm crazy about
alabaster. I can't get over how beautiful it is. This quarried stone
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The alabaster bowl (above) stands lovely by itself but I also use it for a fruit bowl. </div>
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In spite of their imperfections (although unnoticeable in these photos) I still find the alabaster pieces to be stunning. This photo says calm and serene to me. <br />
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I use the rectangular box to hold Q-tips and the ashtray is an ideal ring or bracelet holder. The exquisite necklace was a gift from my sweet friend Tara ~ see more of her amazing work <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tara-Gasparian-Jewelry-Design/118132048200265">here</a> and the fabulous bracelet was made by my friend Gloria ~ check out more of her unique creations <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/amodernglo/handmade-jewelry/">here</a>. <br />
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The candle holder above came from the thrift store for a couple of bucks. It
seemed oddly appropriate that I pair it with this pear candle that I
found on clearance <a href="http://www.homegoods.com/">here</a>. <br />
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I'm on the search for more pretty alabaster finds. Wishful thinking...I hope to find a couple of vintage lamps...someday. :)<br />
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Just an FYI ~ I've had a little hiccup with my camera (the one I usually shoot photos for the
blog with). The shutter hasn't been opening all the way. So, it had to
be shipped off to New York for repair. The pics today, were with my
iPhone. All things considering, I think they turned out pretty good.<br />
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I hope to see you back here soon. Have a super week! :) DanaTattered Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07386554874860297581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420470995005087408.post-6498338927555830802014-02-19T01:05:00.000-06:002014-02-26T04:45:57.242-06:00Around Reagan's Home<style>
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Today's pics provide a peek into <a href="http://reaganpugh.wordpress.com/">Reagan's</a> (my oldest son) house. I think it's an ideal Austin home. There's lots to love...light and space and great design. Reagan and I recently worked together to make this house a home. Below are a few photos. </div>
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Reagan's bike rests here ~ ready to grab in a jiff when he decides to take a spin.<br />
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The vintage light up globe is a favorite of Reagan's. It's usually lit and serves as a night light ~ so one can carefully navigate his way to the kitchen for a midnight snack. We found the modern table <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/bentwood-side-table-h259/?pkey=ccoffee-side-tables&cm_src=coffee-side-tables||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-">here</a>. </div>
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The main living space continues to echo the mid-century modern vibe that Reagan loves. The assembly of the chairs was a joint effort ~ we couldn't have done it without the help of Reagan's roommate, Chris and friends, Amanda and Brandy. </div>
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When it came to the beverage area, Reagan and I knew we would be making a trip <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/">here</a>. We scored the stainless shelf as well as the mugs and glassware.<br />
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The mid-century modern table is the most recent addition to the living room. The penguins add a touch of whimsy and the orange and white chevron pillows (made by a friend) add color. <br />
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Reagan and I painstakingly hung the stainless numbers above. I think they are definitely one of our favorite art elements.</div>
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The surprise makeover in the room above was the white lacquered lamp. In it's former life the lamp was a worn shade of black and sported an ailing lampshade. It was in such bad shape, we considered pitching it altogether. Once again, it goes to show what a couple coats of high gloss white paint and a new shade will do ~ the lamp was totally transformed. :) </div>
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Accessories help make this room a cozy spot. When we found the fun green lamp, I think I made a believer out of Reagan and convinced him that it is possible to find some treasures <a href="http://www.homegoods.com/">here</a>. We found the vintage ashtray from <a href="http://www.dallasmarketcenter.com/press/vintage-product-a-major-focus-of-finds-dallas-temp-show">here</a>. </div>
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The massage chair has traveled with Reagan from previous homes ~ it seemed only fitting to spotlight it here. <br />
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A lot of TLC and helping hands went into making Reagan's house a home ~ for days we worked until the wee hours of the night. In the end it was a wonderful trip down to Austin ~ thanks Reagan for our time spent together and for letting me feature your home...love Mom.</div>
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Before I go, I'm excited to tell you that the article about my home recently went live on <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23224220/list/My-Houzz--Neutral-and-Natural-Elegance-in-Texas">Houzz</a>. A great big shout out and thank you to my new friend, <a href="http://maisonboheme.blogspot.com/2014/02/houzz-tour-nat-and-dana-pugh.html">Sarah Greenman</a> for her beautiful write-up and photos. Be sure to hop on over <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23224220/list/My-Houzz--Neutral-and-Natural-Elegance-in-Texas">here</a> to take a look. Bye for now ~Dana</div>
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It seems I'm always running across something that I want to rebirth as creative note, memorabilia or photo holders. This time around, I'm turning vintage french zinc number stencils into wonderful, utilitarian magnets. You know the drill ~ as seen in similar posts <a href="http://tatteredstyle.blogspot.com/2011/08/magnetic-change.html">here</a> and <a href="http://tatteredstyle.blogspot.com/2013/08/bingo-marker-magnets-electrical-panel.html">here</a> but in case you've not read about it on previous posts, here are a few supplies you will need. <br />
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<li>Item of Choice to be magnetized. You can find similar reproduction zinc stencils <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stencils-Zinc-Figures-2-In-Walleted/dp/B0001P0U7C/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1392186817&sr=8-9&keywords=zinc+stencils">here</a>. </li>
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A little side note ~ the boy and girl standing outside the house in the above pic are my oldest brother, Charlie, and myself (a few years ago :). </div>
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Before I say bye, I have some exciting news to share. Recently, I had the honor of having Sarah Greenman from <a href="http://www.houzz.com/">HOUZZ, </a>pop over to do a photo shoot of my home. The photos and feature will be going live soon. I'll keep you posted and share the link when it does. In the meantime, you can catch a sneak peek over on Sarah's beautiful and inspiring blog ~ <a href="http://maisonboheme.blogspot.com/2014/02/detail-work-dana-pugh-home.html">La Maison Boheme</a>. <br />
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Have a lovely week and be sure to share a hug or kiss on Valentine's Day! XO ~ Dana Tattered Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07386554874860297581noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420470995005087408.post-33915209655405571062014-02-04T21:28:00.000-06:002015-05-13T22:14:54.244-05:00Wine Bottle Candle Holders / DIY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love simple and low cost decorating ideas. Here's a super easy idea that gives you the best of both worlds. I was needing an interesting centerpiece for an event. I thought I would use wine bottles as candle holders for my table.<br />
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I've always loved the rich green color of the bottles and their silhouette shape. Plus ~ they're pretty easy to come by. I sent out a request for empty wine bottles and had more than I needed in no time.<br />
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To ready the bottles for the project, simply soak the bottles in sudsy water causing the label to loosen. You will need to scrub any remaining residue off with a scrubby sponge and/or a razor blade.<br />
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When it came to finding tapers for the wine bottles, I had no idea it would be so difficult. I searched high and low for ones that would fit the mouths of the bottles but to no avail. So, I tried shaving down the bottoms of standard tapers so they would fit the bottles correctly but it was time consuming and tedious.<br />
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Then out of frustration, I discovered I could just pop a taper in upside down (the smaller end pointed down into the bottle) and each taper would fit perfectly, no matter the size of the bottle.<br />
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Be sure to do this over a protective surface since you are using a live flame. I covered a cookie sheet in foil to make clean-up a breeze.<br />
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I lined up a whole menagerie of the bottles on my dining table and then used some zinc stenciled letters I had to spell out a sentiment ~ appropriately enough "Be Mine" since Valentine's Day is just around the corner.<br />
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The letters above are by Aiden Gray. I was fortunate to find a whole bag of them at at thrift sale for next to nothing. In their place you could easily use <a href="http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/458758/Chartpak-Pickett-Painting-Stencils-NumbersLetters-2/">paper stencils</a> tied on with string or <a href="http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/131078/Avery-Round-Metal-Rim-Key-Tags/">round key tags</a>. Either could be customized with stamps or hand lettering to spell out a word or greeting.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by ~ I hope to see you again here soon.<br />
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:) Dana <br />
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Wow ~ before we know it Christmas will be here. It's been a
whirlwind of activity around our place. Due to the recent Texas ice
storm, the <a href="http://tatteredstyle.blogspot.com/2013/12/holiday-home-tour.html">Holiday Home Tour</a>
was cancelled and rescheduled for this past Saturday where hundreds of
people came through our home. I hope my style and my design conveyed
that you don't have to have a McMansion nor do you have to spend a
fortune in order to create an inviting and personalized environment for
you and yours.<br />
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As a token of appreciation for having my home on the
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house created by <a href="http://www.prismacolor.com/artists/shelley-minnis">Shelley Minnis</a>. Thanks Shelley ~ I will treasure this forever!</div>
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Then on Sunday, I was honored to have Hilary Walker from <a href="http://ourstylestories.com/2013/12/17/dana-pughs-style-story/">Our Style Stories</a>, drop in for a visit as she did a photo shoot and style story for her blog. I hope you hop on over to her site and take a look at my home as seen through her eyes and her beautiful photography. <br />
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Additionally, while Hilary was here, we had a cozy conversation that's up today on her site as a podcast. Be sure to listen to it <a href="http://ourstylestories.com/2013/12/18/a-conversation-with-dana-pugh/">here</a>. Thank you Hilary for our wonderful time together! <br />
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I'm so glad you decided to stop by during this busy time of year. Hope to see you back here soon. :) DanaTattered Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07386554874860297581noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420470995005087408.post-66705927371608309412013-12-04T12:21:00.001-06:002013-12-05T12:56:05.369-06:00Holiday Home Tour<div style="text-align: center;">
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Here of late, among other things, I've been scurrying around prepping my home for the Coppell Holiday Home Tour. Earlier this fall I was asked if my home could be on the tour and I happily agreed to be a part of this worthwhile event. The annual affair benefits the Assistance League of Coppell and is their primary fundraiser.<br />
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I'm extending a personal invitation to you, your family and friends and would love for you to join in on the fun this Friday or Saturday, December 6th and 7th. I will be featuring some unique Tattered Style Christmasy decor as well as some DIY's that will be easy to duplicate.<br />
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There will be four homes featured on the tour. For more details go<a href="http://www.coppell.assistanceleague.org/ps.home.cfm?ID=2608"> here</a> and for a bio on my home go <a href="http://www.coppell.assistanceleague.org/download.cfm?ID=53697">here</a>. Why not make it an annual event for you and your friends and come on out this weekend? I hope to see you on the tour! <br />
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