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TABLE OF
contents
6 HOW TO SCORE A DEAL
Make the most of your shopping trips to
flea markets and secondhand stores with
these insider tips and tricks for saving cash.
8 EXUBERANT ENERGY
Life inside this Minnesota house is lively
and fast-paced. The energy is contagious,
carrying through to playful, colorful,
and slightly unpredictable decor.
18 SCHOOLHOUSE ROCKS
Every designer starts somewhere, and
HGTV star Leanne Ford honed her
creative chops—and budgeting skills—on
a run-down schoolhouse in Pennsylvania.
28 WALLS THAT TALK

Make a statement with one-of-a-kind
wall decor crafted from vintage finds.
CREATIVE CONTRAST
36 A serial renovator puts his stamp on a
modest Kansas cottage, using vintage
finds and imaginative design solutions
to build character.
44 LEAP OF FAITH
A rundown Colorado parson’s cottage
is updated into a cozy retreat for
a new generation of owners.
50 IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE

THAT COUNTS
A move from rural Indiana to Arizona put
the Kolters smack in the suburbs. But inside
the family’s standard new build, Southwest
style gives way to farmhouse chic.
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60 HOT COLLECTIBLES
It’s the season to get your flea on! But
before you head out to your favorite
haunts, check out our definitive guide to
what’s heating up in the collecting world.
70 CHARACTER IN
THE MAKING
Textured finishes and romantic vintage
finds give actress Lucy Hale’s renovated
house an old soul.
78 SIMPLE GOODNESS
A newly built home in Georgia looks to
the past for design inspiration.
86 CREAM OF THE CROP

Put fresh-from-the-farm items to work
in your home by creating functional decor
with rustic roots.
94 PLAYING WITH COLOR

Vintage textiles and treasures from
Europe, Mexico, and local garage sales
layer a Hamptons cottage with color,
pattern, and happy style.
102 THIS GOES WITH THAT

Texas homeowners thoughtfully showcase
their collected treasures in ways that highlight
their century-old home’s finest features.
READY, SET, MAKEOVER

110 Give cast-off furnishings and accessories new
life as repurposed decorative fixtures.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE

4 EDITOR’S NOTE
116 RESOURCES
120 GOT GAME?
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with flea market finds is that they have
heart. Scores you have uncovered
yourself have meaning—whether it’s
DON’T MISS IT! Check out a small accessory such as the Haeger
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or a larger item like this ladder, which we
repurposed into a plant stand.
Living with what you love and finding
creative ways to craft your own decor
are what Best of Flea Market Style is all
about. We’ve packed our pages with
take-it-home lessons inspired by fellow
homeowners as well as collectibles we see
trending. See one couple’s take on how
to mix modern and traditional styles in
“Exuberant Energy,” page 8. Check out
our “Hot Collectibles” for 2018, page 60.
And embrace a farmhouse look by
turning industrial finds into chic decor
in “Cream of the Crop,” page 86.
There are so many ways to fill your
home with things you’re passionate
about. As homeowner Andy Newcom
says in “Creative Contrast,” page 36, “My
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FLEA MARKETS
• Scoop the loop. Kim Leggett, a veteran picker, owner of
the Franklin, Tennessee, shop City Farmhouse and author of
City Farmhouse Style, likes to circle a flea market’s wares at
least twice. She makes an initial run for furniture and large
artwork, and then an additional loop for smaller items such
as dishware, linens, and tchotchkes. “This will help you take
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FLEA MARKETS
better stock of what’s there,” she says, because it’s easy to
get overwhelmed—and miss great pieces—when looking
TO VISIT for too many things at one time. “This strategy also helps
BEFORE YOU DIE! you to make more apples-to-apples price comparisons.”
We share can’t-miss
marketplaces. • Make it a group affair. “Buying more items often results in
BHG.com/FleaMarkets better prices,” says Page Mullins, a photo and prop stylist based
in Natchez, Mississippi. So it can pay to gang up on buys from
one vendor versus buying one-offs at multiple booths. When
shopping with friends, pool prospective pieces for a collective
sum. Just be sure to let one person do the bargaining.
• Inspect pieces from top to bottom. “Don’t be shy about asking

to thoroughly review an item for potential damage or hidden
repairs,” Leggett says. (She’s been known to have vendors turn
over a large table or sofa.) Because sales are final at fleas, you
don’t want to arrive home to discover a flaw that was obscured
in the booth. What’s more, if imperfections do come to light,
you can feel comfortable asking for a price reduction.
• Know your measurements. When on the hunt for large pieces,

it’s imperative to have your measurements at the ready. While
this holds true for antiques and vintage shopping of all varieties,
not just fleas, it’s especially important in this category. You’ll
need to haul your finds home that very day—meaning you should
also know the measurements of your car. If you’re prepared to
drive away with a large item, you may have some haggling power
with vendors who often find that bulky pieces are the last to
sell (and require the most effort for them to haul away, too).
ANTIQUES SHOPS GARAGE SALES
• Become a regular. “There’s an old saying in the business • Go early or go late. Garage sales usually start with the
called a ‘pecking order,’” Leggett says. “It refers to customers Saturday sunrise (around 7:00 a.m. in most cities). “To find
who visit and purchase often, getting first dibs on new the best discounted items, plan to be the first one on site,”
arrivals.” Drop into shops regularly to develop a rapport Mullins says. But don’t discount day’s end, either. Things
with the owner. Even if you sometimes leave empty- may be picked over, but people are ready to sell! This is
handed, the familiarly will help you get the inside scoop the best time to name your price on large-ticket items.
on inventory and, better yet, score discounted prices.
• Welcome bad weather. Most garage sales are rain-or-shine
• Show respect. Unlike some secondhand sellers (say at affairs, so plan to hit them up regardless of the weather.
garage sales or thrift stores), antiques dealers are well-versed In fact, the worse the elements (think rain, high heat, cold
in the going rate for their wares. “Negotiations are always temperatures), the fewer shoppers show up, and the better
welcome, but buyers should be respectful with their offers,” your chances of scooping up some great markdowns.
says Joe Reichter, a south Florida antiques dealer who shows
each month at Scott Antique Market in Atlanta. Experts
tend to agree that sticking within 20 percent of asking price ONLINE SHOPPING
is a fair range. The most effective means of negotiating, • Cast a wide net. When it comes to entering search terms on
however, is the to-the-point phrase: “What’s the best you sites such as Craigslist or Etsy, don’t get hung up on a specific
can do?” This simple question will often fetch a better deal style name. “Often sellers on sites like Craigslist aren’t aware
than low-ball offers or hard-lined haggling, Reichter says. of their treasures, let alone the specific name,” Mullins says.
If searching for a midcentury tulip table, try a host of terms
(“pedestal table,” “modern table,” “round white table”).
THRIFT STORES You’ll increase your chances of finding what you want, and
• Shop seasonally. People donate goods to thrift shops, you may stumble across items others have missed. The longer
such as Goodwill and ReStore, in more abundance during an item has been posted, the more likely a seller will be
certain times of the year. As a result, you’ll find these stores ready to drop the price.
chock full of maximum offerings in January (New Year
clutter clearing), April (spring cleaning), and September • Go Greyhound. Think Craigslist shopping has to be local?
(end-of-summer purging). The more of an item a store has Think again. Insiders swear by the little-known shipping
at a given moment, the lower it will be priced, which means service provided by Greyhound Buses, which offers rates far
these prime decluttering times are prime deal times, too. cheaper than traditional freight shipping. As a result, you
can scour other cities’ markets to find the very best deals.
• Look for filler. These shops should be your go-to for stocking up Greyhound will supply front door pickup so there’s no burden
on affordable accessories. Brass candlesticks, blue and white on sellers. For more information, visit shipgreyhound.com.
restaurant-grade dishes, old books—these items might not
have pedigree on their own, but they’re perfect for beefing up a • Share your best price. If your max price for an item is
collection or filling out shelves, and you can find them for pennies, well below asking price, it never hurts to email the seller
Reichter says. They’re also great sources for secondhand furnishings with your best offer. Leave them your contact information
that come back to life if reupholstered or given a new paint finish. and they may come back to you down the road.
For Resources, see page 116.
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Before hitting a flea market, make a wish list of items to look for, and include your budget.
Then pack the following:
• Water and a snack • Your wish list, measurements, • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen,
and a map of the market bug spray, and an umbrella
• A vehicle to haul your load home
• A magnet to help identify various metals • Hand wipes and hand sanitizer
• Phone (preferably a smartphone for
taking notes and photos) and a charger • A pull cart, large tote or backpack, • Packing supplies such as boxes, paper,
and a zippered apron or waist bubble wrap, plastic stretch wrap,
• Cash and a credit or debit card
pack to keep hands free blankets, bungee cords, and rope

THIS PHOTO Sarah and John Biondi—with 2-year-old
Johnny and 4-year-old Eve—gravitate to different styles
of decor, but they agree a house that’s home to young kids
should have a sense of humor. They picked a graphic
Eames-inspired wallpaper for the playroom. OPPOSITE
Chairs wearing different colors of paint and stain gather
around a kid-friendly farmhouse-style dining table.

He digs midcentury furniture and graphic artwork with
attitude and some edge. She has a penchant for historic houses
and likes a little romance—hello, ornately carved frames and old style gallery walls counter symmetrical furniture arrangements.
oil paintings. But for John and Sarah Biondi, the age-old adage New retail purchases for major furnishings—often sourced from
that opposites attract holds true. local craftspeople and artisans—sport vintage vibes. Finally,
“I’m the person who likes to go into an antiques shop and find accessories and artwork—some thrifted, others rescued from
a treasure,” Sarah says. “John would rather go into a retail store the trash, and still others merely looking like an antique score—
and get something hip and now.” provide a rich layer of character. “I call our style ‘comfortable
Melding their two aesthetics in a circa-1900 Victorian home eclectic,’” Sarah says. “Comfortable because we have to be able
required some skillful maneuvering by interior designers Lucy to live here with young kids, and eclectic in terms of blending
Penfield and Stephanie Lalley. But they were able to show the more than one style. It’s his style, it’s my style, and it’s other
couple they agree on plenty of points. They both adore art, for stuff that’s just fun added in.”
example, so paintings and drawings galore—both new and old— The key to uniting every opposite comes back to the couple’s
perk up walls. Cacophonous color is another intersection. Navy sense of humor. The home’s prismatic mix of saturated hues,
grasscloth adds drama to the dining room, graphite gray pumps which Penfield and Lalley grounded with black, white, and
up the powder room, and a geometric rainbow wallcovering natural wood tones, is upbeat and joyful. “Neither of us has any
lends pep to the playroom. sense of inhibition when it comes to color,” John says. “We’re
Where the couple didn’t agree, Penfield and Lalley showed not particularly sophisticated, nor are we trying to be. We’re just
them the beauty of compromise—and contrast. Classic who we are. It’s our house, our family—why would we do it any
architecture sets off shapely minimalist furniture. Busy collage- way besides how we want to do it?”
ABOVE LEFT A merry mix of pillows (not a matching pair among them), a blue painted vintage armchair, and a flight of arrow decals aimed at
a sculptural wire deer head relax the formality of the entry’s original millwork. ABOVE RIGHT A strand of Tibetan metal beads hangs
elegantly around the neck of a gilded raku pot, which was made by local artist Connee Mayeron. OPPOSITE By and large, frames are slim and
mats are wide and white in a gallery-style collection of art above the living room sofa, save for a single oil painting in a fancy gilt frame—it’s a
wink at Sarah’s style that gives the whole assembly soul. “Eight of those types of oil paintings in the same display is very old lady,” John says,
“but one painting among the others is loose and cool.”
DO IT YOURSELF! Hang a
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A hefty sofa in a zingy color
anchors the living room. Its Dijon
mustard hue was plucked straight
from the 1940s, so the sofa mingles
happily with other items inspired by
that era, including wire chairs with
leather “saddles” flanking the
fireplace. The fireplace was brought
to life—and into scale with the
room’s lofty ceiling height—by
pairing a large mirror with framed
artwork. Although the mirror could
pass as vintage, it was actually
constructed by a local frame shop.
The larger drawing was a steal from
Art.com, while the little oil painting
was a serendipitous score at an
Arizona consignment shop.
Art it e rt
Paintings, drawings, and
photographs dance on almost
every wall in Sarah and John
Biondi’s home. They share their
secrets for curating a collection.
BUY WHAT YOU LOVE “We are

not art collectors who collect for value,
who buy something expensive expecting
it to appreciate—that’s not us,” John says.
“I want things that make me happy when I
come home, that feel like me.” He and Sarah
make an annual trek to the Minneapolis
College of Art and Design’s (MCAD’s)
student art sale, where pieces by budding
artists can be purchased for reasonable
prices. They even spring for the early-bird
tickets so they can shop before the masses.
SHOP ONLINE Use search tools on

art sites, such as Art.com and Minted.
com, to find specific pieces. Searching by
color and size can make it a snap to discover
just-right options for a tight spot on a bath
wall, an oversize piece to fit above a bed,
or art that draws out the colors in a rug.
EXPRESS YOURSELF “If you have

any sort of artistic talent, you can make
your own artwork,” Sarah says. “Just put
it up on the wall, and no one’s going to
know it’s not fabulous, expensive art.” If
you’re not artistic yourself, commission
drawings or photos from creative friends
(or even your children). Matted, framed,
and mounted on the wall, even humble
sketches take on a proud posture.
OPPOSITE The music room, with its original leaded-glass windows,

is a favorite hangout spot for the family. John and Sarah scoured the
city for the right piano. “We wanted it low enough to put art behind
it on the wall, and we wanted it to be wood,” John says. “After
looking and being ready to spend thousands of dollars, we got this
one for nearly nothing on Craigslist.” Instead of a standard seat,
they opted for a fluffy-topped bench. ABOVE The kitchen uses
deep navy wall paint to pop a white subway tile backsplash, cabinets,
and window trim. Smaller paintings—the lemon one is a Sarah Biondi
original!—lean languidly against the backsplash. LEFT Personality-
plus art is something the Biondis agree every home needs a heapin’
handful of. They found this pineapple print on Minted.com. “Online
art buys can be a great way to fill your walls without the cost getting
crazy expensive,” interior designer Lucy Penfield says.

OPPOSITE In the guest bedroom, a playful potpourri of pillows and bed linens ignites a vintage vibe, even though all of the fabrics are new. The legs on
the whitewashed bed—a fortuitous retail find—uncannily mirror the shape of those on a vintage bench re-covered in raw linen. The bedside lamps started
out as 1950s porcelain parrot figurines before new wiring illuminated them. ABOVE In the powder room, large-scale floral wallpaper, a vintage-style sink,
and antique-brass fixtures fulfilled Sarah’s love of romantic style. Long, narrow sconces in opal glass and brass introduce industrial-inspired glam.

Leanne Ford’s dining room table was made by
her brother, Steve Ford, out of wood from a
bowling alley floor. The table and midcentury
Woodard metal chairs are illuminated by an
industrial factory light, which Leanne painted
black to suit her color scheme.

SCHOOLHOUSE
roc s
Relishing the quirkiness of a 1907 schoolhouse,
a designer uses come-as-you-are vintage
finds and high-contrast neutrals to fashion
a cool retreat.
writer SARAH EGGE

photographer JAY WILDE
producer BONNIE BROTEN
Most people check Craigslist for a sofa or concert tickets,
but a house? Leanne Ford’s unorthodox search reflects her
freewheeling, buck-the-status-quo design style. She found She relied on IKEA kitchen cabinets and affordable subway tiles
just what she was looking for: a one-room schoolhouse that had to help keep supply costs low. And she stuck to a concise palette
been converted to a home in the 1960s and not touched since. of off-the-shelf colors from a home center: Behr’s Ultra White
In other words, a budget-friendly relic just waiting for her touch. and Pure Black. “I love so many styles, genres, and aesthetics,
Leanne was working in the fashion industry in Los Angeles that a consistent color palette is a way to make things work
as a stylist and creative director and was on the hunt for a together,” Leanne says.
getaway in her home state of Pennsylvania when she found the Her eye for bargains at thrift stores, flea markets, and even
schoolhouse. She’d never renovated a home before, but she the neighbor’s castoffs helped the budget, too, but Leanne’s
didn’t let that get in her way. “I wanted a place where I could ultimate goal for the weathered finds was to let them add soul
come home and be quiet,” she says. to rooms. “We were trying to be cheap, but even projects with
The house’s location on three acres of woods on the edge higher budgets need vintage pieces,” she says. “They add life
of the Pittsburgh suburbs was idyllic, but it took Leanne and make rooms feel lived-in and warm. I love the juxtaposition
almost three years to evolve the interiors from dowdy of old versus new, but I prefer my old things to actually be old,
residence to chic retreat. She envisioned a welcoming home and my new things to be new. You can’t fake time and a life long
where friends and family could gather on weekends. Those lived. But I’m always happy to buy and enjoy a new piece that will
future guests helped tear down walls and open up a second some day have a life experience as well.”
level to the rafters. “We would do as much as we could stand
for two to three days at a time,” she says. “The work was
BELOW The living room exemplifies one of Leanne’s design tenets:
exhausting, and we were frugal.” “When you decorate with a lot of vintage, you should use elevated things
With the help of her brother, Steve Ford, in particular, Leanne within it,” she says. Her splurges, such as the leather Chesterfield sofa and
restored the wood floors and original beaded-board paneling. the iconic Warren Platner chair, are collector’s pieces she’ll have forever.
weet lv e
Leanne Ford shares her top three
ways to cultivate vintage charm—
whether your home is new or old.
BUILD IT IN “When I see something

I love, I store it until I find it a home,”
Leanne says. “All of the doors in this house
are vintage.” Leanne’s brother, Steve Ford,
fashioned custom jambs to fit the old doors,
which vary in size. No DIY framing skills in
your family? Ask a carpenter for help. “As
with old windows, if you fit doors in properly,
they’ll function like new,” Leanne says.
SWAP OUT FIXTURES Old

chandeliers, sconces, and lamps lend
rooms custom character. Just know
that a found fixture may have to be
updated for safety. Leanne had her
collection of factory lights rewired at a
lighting store. “Worth it!” she says.
BRING ON THE WOOD “I love all old

wood equally—beat up, clean, light, dark,
finished, unfinished—you name it,” Leanne
says. The heft and texture of old wood gives
a space instant character. For Leanne, it
was worth refinishing the plank floors and
painting the original beaded board. For the
kitchen shelves, she left the wood as is. The
only drawback to salvaged wood? Pulling
nails and stripping hardware. “I only do it if
I can’t talk anyone else into it,” she says.
ABOVE Leanne spray-painted a $10 thrift store cabinet and

placed it in her dining area as a bar. Never afraid to add paint to
a find, Leanne has learned a few tricks along the way: A spray
finish has a dressier look, whereas a brushed finish has “a warmer
and more casual look,” she says. RIGHT Leanne’s ultimate
Craigslist find turned out to be life-changing: After digging into
her own renovations, others soon asked for her help, prompting
Leanne to switch her career to home design. You can check out
more of her work in the HGTV series Restored by the Fords,
which chronicles the efforts of Leanne and her brother, Steve,
to save and restore old structures in the Pittsburgh area.

To make the new IKEA kitchen cabinets feel more
“homemade,” Leanne added salvaged hardware and
surrounded them with vintage wood courtesy of a
baker’s counter used as an island and wall shelves made
from cuts of old wood she unearthed during the remodeling
process. She furthered the vintage vibe with a backsplash of
affordable subway tile and found accessories—such as the barstool
that she plucked from her neighbor’s trash and an antique
slate chalkboard (“That thing weighs a ton!” she says).
Even the dinnerware is collected. “Some of it is from local
artisans; some I made in summer camp,” Leanne says.
“The consistency is the handmade feeling it all has.”
“I joke that I only decorate in the colors
of dogs: black, white, gray, and tan.
I just really like simple colors.”
—homeowner and interior designer Leanne Ford
OPPOSITE Leanne opted for a laundry sink, which has the industrial look she favors, in the bath. ABOVE The bath is carved from attic space, and Leanne
tiled one end to create a wet zone. It’s practical given the awkward architecture, and it scratched one of Leanne’s design itches. “One of my favorite restaurants
in New York City was Schiller’s,” she says. “The whole place was done in subway tile. Since I was a teenager, I have thought, ‘Someday I will have a room like this.’
It took me a while, but I finally got it.” To reinforce the vintage vibe, she added a claw-foot tub and black-painted shutters to screen the window.

ABOVE In her second-floor office, which also functions as a guest bedroom, large bulletin boards chronicle Leanne’s design inspirations. A friend
made the spacious desk and Leanne attached her childhood pencil sharpener to it. When a wood slat broke on one of her flea-found desk chairs,
Leanne just filled in with a piece of leftover attic rafter. “A lot of my design approach is to act like it’s on purpose,” Leanne says. “When I look at
homes, I’m always drawn to the imperfect things.” OPPOSITE Stained wood paneling acts as a headboard for Leanne’s bed, which sits on the floor
to allow more headroom under the roofline. A midcentury bench she inherited from her great-aunt serves as a bedside table, where she displays a
contemporary print and a portrait of Willie Nelson she ripped from Rolling Stone magazine.
ollect it
BARN LIGHTS

w Personalize your walls with everyday found objects—
give them a perch and they’ll speak for themselves.
NEAT
THREADS
String together spools of leftover
thread to form a colorful garland.
Collect wooden spools in various
sizes with and without thread.
Lay out the spools to determine
your pattern, interspersing
add interest. Then thread a thin

wire through the center of the
spools and beads, stringing the top
layer of the garland before adding
hooks to hang the garland on the

underside of a shelf or mantel.
writer JESSICA BENNETT

photographer CARSON DOWNING
CUTE AS A BUTTON
Curate a gallery wall using vintage buttons as your muse. Gather stray buttons with
intriguing colors and textures and secondhand frames in various shapes and sizes.
Photograph each button straight down on a white piece of paper. For best results, snap
the photos near a window on a cloudy day to take advantage of soft lighting. Print the
pictures in varying sizes, mount them in the frames, and hang.

STICK ’EM UP
Turn an assortment of vintage plates and platters into fun wall art by adding decals. Pick a theme, like
butterflies, and print copyright-free designs onto adhesive decal paper or water slide decal paper. For
adhesive decal paper, cut around each image, peel off backing, and stick the image in the center of the
plate. For water slide decal paper, submerge the image cutouts in water, then slide the decal off before
placing it on the plate. Wait for the images to dry, then brush on clear varnish for extra durability. The
decals are not food safe, so use the plates for display only. Hang them on the wall using plate holders.

CADDY
HAPPY
Elevate vintage toolboxes to
focal-point status as handy
wall storage. To configure
the arrangement, trace the
outline of each toolbox onto
a large sheet of paper, cut out
the shapes, and tape them to
the wall. Consider what items
you’ll be storing to determine
how much space you’ll need
between the toolboxes.
Remember to factor in where
wall studs are located.
To hang, drill holes through
the backs of the toolboxes
and screw them into the wall,
taking care to line up with the
studs. If you can’t find studs,
use wall anchors to secure
each toolbox into drywall.
CHILD’S
PLAY
Take a ride down memory
lane by using a vintage
metal scooter as a picture
ledge. Search garage sales,
flea markets, and antiques
shops for a scooter on its
last wheels. Attach your
find to the wall by twisting
wire around hidden areas
at the front and back
of the scooter; wrap
the wire around screws
secured in the wall.
Or, drill holes in the
scooter’s frame and use
extra-long screws to
anchor it directly into wall
studs. Use a level while
hanging to ensure the
scooter’s base forms an
even ledge; set art on top.
METAL MÉLANGE
Craft a custom mirror frame from vintage tins. Use tin snips to cut out graphics from candy, coffee,
tobacco, and cracker containers. Overlap the tin pieces collage-style and wrap them around the sides
of the frame, nailing each bit of tin to the frame and frame back using small wire nails spaced about
½ inch apart. To add interest, punctuate the design with extra nails. Secure a piece of mirrored glass to
the frame (we had ours cut to fit at a local glass supplier) using silicone or turnbuckles.

HOOP
DREAMS
Stretch a series of doilies over
embroidery hoops from a crafts
store to fashion romantic wall
art. Place each doily on top of
the inner ring of a hoop, making
sure the doily is centered. Set
the outer hoop ring around the
inner ring and tighten the screw
until the fabric is taut. Trim doily
as needed. Arrange the hoops
on a flat surface to play with the
composition, then hang each
one on the wall using a nail.
NESTING
GROUND
Build cozy homes for air plants inside found
hanging baskets using thick strands of woolly
yarn. Starting at the basket’s midsection,
feed a strand of yarn through one side of the
basket and stretch toward the opposite rim.
Pull the yarn through the other side and back
toward your starting point, repeating this
back and forth until half the basket’s opening
is covered. Then weave yarn vertically
through the horizontal strands to create a
basket-weave pattern. When the entire area
is covered, secure the yarn with a knot on the
inside where it won’t be seen. Tuck air plants
inside the baskets; hang each from a nail.

CREATIVE
CONTRAST
Architectural salvage, midcentury modern beauties, and antique
scores mingle happily in a Kansas cottage where illusionary
tactics lend freshly remodeled rooms a comforting patina.
OPPOSITE Andy Newcom created a grand entrance to his dining room by resting wood columns on wood blocks and crowning them with a
salvaged piece of molding. The drama of the columns is matched by a large modern pendant light. “I like a bit of scale,” Andy says. “It’s unexpected.”
ABOVE LEFT Andy keeps his decor feeling fresh by partnering modern treasures, such as this lamp, with crustier vintage finds, such as the chippy
paint chest it sits on. ABOVE MIDDLE Old books exude a patina that Andy finds soothing—and, stacked up, they give smaller decorative items a
boost. ABOVE RIGHT A formal bust is paired with a casual ironstone bowl in the kitchen, highlighting Andy’s penchant for juxtapositions.
writer LUANN BRANDSEN

photographer JAY WILDE
producer BONNIE BROTEN

Born to serial renovators,
Andy Newcom is as happy
reading architectural
blueprints as he is a novel.
“I went to three junior highs,” he says, describing life as the
child of a librarian mom and art director dad who have built or
remodeled 16 homes. “Once Dad built a lake cabin wall by wall
in our garage, and we’d move pieces to the lake on the weekend.
The funny thing was that we weren’t even lake people. He did it
for the creative challenge.”
When Andy left home to begin work—first as a teacher and
then as a photo stylist for Hallmark—the redo bug followed.
His suburban Kansas City, Kansas, ranch house is his fifth
project with his parents, Barney and Jean. “I don’t buy to
flip but to fulfill a vision,” Andy says. “Mom [now deceased]
had early-stage Alzheimer’s disease when we bought this
house, and I knew this would be our last project. I wanted it
to be special.”
To that end, the trio raised the roof on the 1940s brick-and-
shingle cottage to gain an airy upstairs and dramatic roofline.
And while Andy searched for a copper dormer and chimney
pots, Jean led the planting of the front garden and Barney built
shutters and columns to complete the exterior transformation.
Inside, the 1,500-square-foot home’s sophisticated yet
relaxed interior belies its once bare bones. Inspired by light-
filled Danish interiors, Andy whitewashed original oak floors
and kept walls and ceilings white and light gray. “People laugh
when I tell them this is my colorful stage,” Andy says.
Ornate moldings layer in character. Architectural salvage,
including reclaimed brick flooring and vintage doors, lends
texture and a sense of history. Artwork and streamlined
furnishings balance the antiques. “I really like contrast,”
Andy says. “I’ll have a modern coffee table from Nebraska
Furniture Mart beside a piece from the 1700s to make a
statement. And I use outdoor statues inside. I seem to favor
things that weigh 500 pounds.”
Overall, father and son find the most satisfaction in ideas
that rely on creativity, not cash. “I don’t have an unlimited
budget, and my dad lived through the Depression,” Andy says.
“So we really try to do what we can. But I draw the line when
we’re at Home Depot and Dad says, ‘We could piece that
together.’ That’s when I say, ‘Dad, we can afford the $2.99.’”
LEFT The living room exudes a French-Scandinavian vibe with a glass

waterfall coffee table balancing a French love seat and grandfather
clock. The newly installed vintage mantel is flanked by salvaged
sconces, which rest on $5 wood plaques from a crafts store that Andy
painted the same shade of gray as the walls.
“My parents always promoted the idea that
there’s a creative solution to everything—
and not just one solution, but many.”
—homeowner Andy Newcom
LEFT New cabinets, marble

countertops, and a custom oval
window update the kitchen. “For a
little house, it pays to spend money
on a few signature things,” Andy says.
“They become the stars.” ABOVE
New paneling lends storied charm to
Andy’s library room. He custom
mixed the wall color from leftover
paint. OPPOSITE Casement
windows turned the screen porch into
a sunroom, where a glider that Andy
snapped up for $35 at an antiques
shop stands in for a sofa.

vvy vin s
Why pay retail when you can save
big by building your own solution?
Andy Newcom shares a few of his
thrifty ways to add character.
MAKE YOUR OWN SHUTTERS

Andy’s dad, Barney, built the interior
shutters in the living room from heavy
plywood trimmed with pieces of 1x4s.
Sturdy old-style hinges from Van Dyke’s
Restorers accent the operable shutters.
ADD CEILING BEAMS White-

painted split-rail posts secured to the
kitchen’s ceiling lend the space a cozy,
cottage feel. The rough-hewn edges make
the beams appear timeworn rather than
brand new.
SKIRT THE ISSUE Fabric panels

conceal clutter under the eye-catching
vintage kitchen sink. The fabric adds
a country flavor that appeals to Andy,
and it’s an inexpensive way to maximize
storage while eliminating expensive
lower cabinetry from the budget.
OPPOSITE The attic space is new, but Andy encouraged his

contractor to add angles for character. The walls, floors, and
ceiling are painted white to foster an ethereal quality. A small
desk is Andy’s “cabinet of curiosities” where he tucks away
various finds. Paintings awaiting a home hang out casually on the
floor. ABOVE An old chair, missing its back and seat cushion, is
repurposed as a towel holder in the upstairs bath. White penny
tile and wall moldings lend the new space vintage verve.
RIGHT Andy greets his neighbor’s dog, Ella, at the back door.
The home’s columns and trim are new, added by Andy’s dad to
give the exterior classical charm.

THIS PHOTO Allison Dodge swept white
paint over a new red brick fireplace
surround to blend it with white-painted
plank walls. OPPOSITE A collection
of chairs, versus a matched set, gather
around the kitchen table, fostering a
laid-back attitude reflective of the
home’s use as a casual retreat.
LEAP OF FAITH
Undeterred by blackened floors and piles of trash, a couple
reimagine a simple parson’s home as a cozy family hideaway.
writer KATHY BARNES

photographer DAVID PATTERSON
producer ELAINE ST. LOUIS

Typically, land with a house on it is priced above an empty
lot. But as testament to the sorry state of this 1880s cottage
in Breckenridge, Colorado, the opposite was true when Allison level was opened up to create one large cooking, dining, and
and Bruce Dodge found it. The couple bought the house and lounging area. But beyond the cottage, Bruce and Allison faced
land for less than the bare lot for sale next door. However, another challenge: The property included a shed they were
the “bargain” came with a unique set of challenges. The required to work into the plan. Sutterley married the home and
cottage was a former pastor’s house, but decades earlier, the shed by adding a new structure for a master suite and reworking
associated church was moved, and the home remained, falling the shed, which was packed with junk, into a pristine guest suite
into disrepair. Governed by a historic designation, the house for Allison’s mom, Claire Buhl. Its focal point is an iron bed,
required approvals from a preservation board for any changes. which was in the shed when they bought it. “Nobody could
Allison and Bruce hired architect Janet Sutterley to move it out, so we made it the star of the space,” Allison says.
help them navigate the process. Her solutions to make the Once the maze of structures was united, Allison focused
700-square-foot home inhabitable required the Dodges to dig on creating a carefree family home and filling it with familiar,
deep—literally. “I love the scale of smaller homes in the district,” longtime favorite furnishings. A chair with red-checked
Sutterley says. “At the same time, people realistically need cushions belonged to her grandmother. She received the coffee
more space these days. The solution was to pick up the house table from a neighbor 25 years ago. A found blanket chest with
and put a full basement foundation under it, which gives more chippy paint became an end table.
living space while keeping the historic structure intact.” “It’s a funny and funky collection of stuff we’ve accumulated
Excavating the basement allowed for adding two bedrooms over the years,” Allison says. “We wanted to keep history alive
and two baths, a rec room, wet bar, and laundry room. The main here, both ours and that of the broken-down little church.”
OPPOSITE The original parsonage is now one large

living space that includes the kitchen and living room.
The walls and windows couldn’t be changed due to
preservation restrictions, so the team devised the clever
solution of extending shelving and counter seating across
one of the windows in the kitchen. ABOVE Open
kitchen shelves let everyday dishes serve as decor.
RIGHT Allison, daughter Andersen, son Bo, and mother
Claire gather with the family dog by a new gas fire pit.
THIS PHOTO The interior walls are unified
with wide-plank, rough-hewn cedar. Most
walls have been painted white, but some were
stained to mix up the look, including those in
Claire’s bath. The plank look is continued in
the walk-in shower, where large tiles mimic
the cedar walls. OPPOSITE Thrifty found
frames, painted white, add ornament without
fuss to Claire’s bedroom.
writer LUANN BRANDSEN
photographer LAURA MOSS
field editor DONNA TALLEY
stylist JESSICA BRINKERT HOLTAM
OPPOSITE Natalie Kolter persuaded an antiques shop owner to part with a “not-for-sale” church pew for $175 that now resides in her entry.
Admitting she might have gone a tad “shelf overboard,” Natalie built DIY shelves in nearly every room of the house, offering platforms for
ever-changing displays. Natalie and her husband, Travis, cut the boards to size, then she painted or stained them before sanding and wiping with
hemp seed oil for a non-glossy finish. ABOVE Wood and lava stone beads are Natalie’s go-to accessory for quick pops of texture on side tables,
shelves, chandeliers, baskets, and this thrifted cow skull (a $60 find). Old novels tell another tactile story at just 25 cents a tale. “They’re cheap
decor,” Natalie says, “and useful for creating different elevations to display items.”

What do you get when a farmhouse-loving Midwesterner
moves to a builder-grade home in the Tucson suburbs?
“You get busy,” says Natalie Kolter, speaking from firsthand She quickly learned she wasn’t alone. Her Instagram account
experience. “In an old farmhouse, you can pull up the rug to (@vintageporch) has attracted over 200,000 followers and
find original wood or rip off walls to reveal shiplap or brick. sparked so many DIY questions that Natalie created the blog
But in our builder home, there’s no natural good stuff My Vintage Porch to share tutorials on her DIY adventures,
underneath. When we pulled up our carpet, we found pressed including making homemade chalk paint and installing
board. It wasn’t even real wood.” weathered pallet walls.
Undeterred, Natalie and her husband, Travis, started layering New projects are always in the works, and her furnishings are
in texture with shiplap and weathered woods, then painted in constant flux—helped along by daily shopping trips. “I change
nearly every surface in versatile neutrals and whites. The rugs like I change clothes,” she says. But Natalie describes
finishes help a mix of thrifty finds feel fresh, even if Natalie herself as someone drawn to rustic vintage elements and a
admits the look is not exactly historically accurate. “When you mighty good deal rather than as a collector. “When people walk
look up farmhouse style online, you’ll see white even though through the door, they’ll say, ‘I had no idea the Southwest could
that was probably the last color they used originally,” she says. look like this,’” Natalie says. “It’s nice to know that wherever you
“My Dad was a farmer, and he’d come in dirty. Anything white live, you can create the look you love.”
would have quickly become brown.”
Yet Natalie’s white slipcovered sofas are surprisingly family
OPPOSITE Natalie sold her Target dining set after spotting this farmhouse
friendly. A quick tumble through the wash and they look as good
table at Goodwill for $60. Serious sanding wore down its orange stain,
as new. So new, in fact, she scoured garage sales, thrift stores, making way for a dark-stained top and painted sides and legs. Another
and antique shops for earthy, tactile, affordable finds to take the $60 scored her the chandelier. BELOW Travis and Natalie gather in the
edge off, and then taught herself to master distressed finishes. family room with daughters Hallie and Brylie (with Chester the goldendoodle)
“I didn’t have money to do all the projects I wanted to do,” and son Kaden. To create the faux brick wall, Natalie smeared joint
Natalie says. “I had to learn how to make it, or find it cheap.” compound, then slid her finger across a level to draw grout lines.
ABOVE LEFT After closing the dust-catching
gap between the kitchen’s brown cabinetry and
ceiling with wood boards and trim, Natalie
brushed homemade white chalk paint over
everything for a unified finish. The island’s side
rack involved an off-the-beaten-track hunt:
“I waded through tall grass behind a junker’s
house to find it,” she says. “I think he charged
me a buck, maybe two.” ABOVE Old silverware
(found for $10 as a full set—in a velvet-lined box
no less!) is left unpolished to allow its patina to
shine. LEFT With its shade lining and bulb
removed, a thrifted lamp takes on a sculptural
quality atop the family’s $50 upright piano.
OPPOSITE The dining room’s cart was an
unbelievable (and totally enviable) $25 thrift
store steal. Travis made its tray from free palette
wood; the crates are $4 garage-sale buys.
Seltzer bottles (90% off at Michaels) introduce
a little something new. “I love vintage,” Natalie
says. “But you can get good deals outside thrift
stores and garage sales, too.”

“People tell me they
can’t find good deals at
thrift stores like I do,
but they’re going just
once a month. It pays
to go every other day,
or even daily, to catch
new bargains.”
—homeowner Natalie Kolter
Replacing suburban drywall with shiplap
crafted from inexpensive plywood
dramatically enhanced the living room’s
farmhouse feel. The giant clock was
originally a tabletop; Natalie added
antiqued Roman numerals and rods to
transform it into a timepiece.

LEFT Transforming the
laundry room’s brown
cabinets and tan ceramic
floor tiles was inexpensive
but involved substantial
sweat equity. Natalie
painted over the tile work
and then applied a stencil
to mimic the look of
trendy—and spendy—
concrete tiles. A sparkling
chandelier infuses
unexpected glam, its
$7.50 garage-sale price
little more than pocket
change. At the entrance,
a DIY barn door establishes
a rustic mood. Its
distressed planks (which
are actually new pieces of
wood) showcase Natalie’s
strategic application of
petroleum jelly wherever
she wanted paint to ease
away. A simple letter
stencil yielded the word
“laundry” on an old
ironing board.
ollect it
STONEWARE CROCKS
Before refrigerators, stoneware crocks preserved and stored pickled veggies, butters,
and salted meats. Fired at high temperatures, these food-safe pieces wore a shiny
brown or gray salt glaze with a pebbled surface. Early crocks shipped from Europe,
a pricey endeavor that changed once numerous American potteries entered the
market. Cobalt stylized imagery indicates the maker; numbers depict gallon size. Today,
the vessels are prized by homeowners like Natalie (who showcases a large vessel on the
chest in her living room) for their nostalgia—and patina. Condition, maker, motifs, and
size all play into the price tag. Expect to pay between $200 and $1,200 for crocks with
leaf, number, bird, and floral decorations, though those with more cobalt decoration can
cost $10,000 or more. Those with cracks, chips, or less-than-average discoloration can
be snapped up at garage sales, flea markets, and thrift shops in the $20 to $150 range.
ABOVE Joking that she wouldn’t have passed
her high school sewing class if the teacher hadn’t
taken pity and finished her project, Natalie
couldn’t be happier with the master bedroom’s
clip-and-fold curtains. Hung from DIY drapery
rods installed near the ceiling to make the
windows appear taller, the washed 9×12-foot drop
cloths hang so part of the fabric drapes back to
hide the seam. Beside the window, a large mirror
that Natalie framed leans against the wall.
“It’s fairly easy to pick up a builder-grade mirror
free on Craigslist, as people often take them
out when renovating a bath,” Natalie says.
LEFT Four leftover paint samples inspired the
painted herringbone design on the wall behind
daughter Brylie’s bed. Taking a paintbrush to
Grandpa Kolter’s childhood bed took more
courage, but Natalie reasoned it was worth it to
use this sentimental piece in her daughter’s room.

Scientific
Materials
for the machine age. Now collectors are

experimenting with vintage accessories that
fit naturally into the aesthetic: scientific
instruments. Burnished brass microscopes,
balance scales, geological maps—these tools
that explore the natural world have our
creative gears turning. Upcycle them into
functional objects (think telescope and
tripod floor lamps), or leave them be as
handcrafted works of art. Their natural
counterparts—anatomy models, quirky
taxidermy, insect collections—are also
surefire conversation starters.
HINT Look for pieces that are innately artful
or that celebrate earthy wonders. These types
of items are prized by collectors for their ease
in moving from the lab to the living room.
COST Antique microscopes, telescopes,
and survey transits in good condition sell
for upwards of $500, though bargains in
the $100 range exist. Vintage earth science
collections (insects and rocks), roll-up
classroom maps, and taxidermy are the
current darlings of the category and can still
be snagged for less than $100.

Cooking Copper
On pieces that were made before 1850, seams
were folded over and “dovetailed” together; after
that they were soldered. Later pieces were lined
“Anything copper is having a moment,” says dealer and with tin, due to the discovery that cooking acidic
author Kim Leggett of City Farmhouse in Nashville. foods in copper can be toxic. (Note: Verdigris, while
“Some prefer patina, but most people like it polished.” a beautiful patina, is also toxic. Unless a piece is
Since copper has been hammered, rolled, or cast into regularly polished, do not use it in food prep.)
a host of utilitarian pieces for hundreds of years, you
COST Pre-1850s pieces carry price tags from $100
can choose your era. Display pieces to warm up your
to $500, though bargains can be had, especially if
kitchen or put them to use heating supper—either
you don’t mind a few small dings and dents (which
way, this hard-wearing, hardworking metal shines.
for some add to the well-used appeal). You can
HINT To assess the date of a piece, know that early scoop up tea kettles and tin-lined copper cookware
kettles were made of thick, hand-hammered copper. from the late 19th century for less than $100.
CLEAN IT! Use all-natural products

from around the house to safely restore
copper’s glow. BHG.com/CleanCopper

Oil Paintings
and make a statement,” says Cyndi Garofalo, owner of Goat

Hill Fair in San Jose, California. “Old pastorals and portraits are
the most popular, and collectors don’t mind if they are cracked,
worn, and even torn.” This seasoned dealer hangs the category’s
popularity on a broader decorating trend. “It really goes hand in
hand with the cleaner farmhouse look,” she says. “Anything to do
with farm animals or country settings sells.”
HINT To determine a painting’s age, act like an art appraiser:
Flip over the artwork and check out the canvas. Canvases from
the 1800s are usually dark and have an open weave; those from
the 1900s are beige with a tight weave. Pieces post-1940s are
painted on smooth, bright white canvas.
COST Oil paintings from the 19th century typically command
between $100 and $500 depending on the quality of the work
and frame. Those painted after 1900 are a deal at less than $100,
especially if they are unframed and showing some wear. The price
will depend on provenance and condition. But the value of finding
art you truly love? Priceless.
Silver Plate
Tableware
eras. No wonder, then, that vintage tableware is being

gobbled up. With sterling silver out of reach for most
budgets, collectors are looking for the next best thing—
silver plate. As ornate and elegant as the real
deal, silver plate first appeared in 1847 when
electroplating was invented (this is the process
where an inexpensive base metal, usually nickel or
copper, is coated with a thin layer of sterling). The hot
spot in the category revolves around unusual pieces—
from asparagus tongs to crumb knives. “People are really
drawn to the odd pieces of silver plate,” says Dave Bradley
of Country Corn Antiques in Walnut, Iowa, “along with
showy serving pieces like serving forks, spoons, and ladles.”
HINT Through daily use or energetic polishing, the thin
layer of silver can wear off. It pays to learn the marks of
quality makers such as 1847 Rogers, Gorham, Reed &
Barton, and Oneida. Other marks indicate the amount
of silver used, with AA containing a third more silver,
for example, than one marked A1. But buyers should
beware—what looks like tarnish can actually be the darker
base coat showing, so shop carefully.
COST Thrifty collectors can find even the most fanciful
pieces of flatware for a dollar or two, though early pieces
(pre-1910) and rarer patterns will fetch more. Serving
pieces regularly sell for under $20, but rare, old, or
historic pieces command $500 or more.
French
Enamelware
producing happy colors and a sturdy, washable,

rustproof finish. Though developed throughout
Europe, and in America shortly after, pieces are
often referred to as French enamelware because
of the high quality of designs that poured out of
France. “French enamelware pieces feel more
one-of-a-kind,” says Rita Reade, host of Southern
California’s The Vintage Marketplace. “People love
the colors—from buttercup yellow to Kelly green—
especially on old buckets and pitchers.” Collectors
are attracted to the versatility and artfulness of the
pieces, putting them to use or on display.
HINT Older pieces will be riveted together rather
than soldered. Antique examples feel substantial
and have thick, glossy finishes. Here’s a quick test:
Tap the bottom of a piece with your fingernail. If it
sounds tinny, it’s a newer piece. Fine lines are signs of
age, and for many collectors these add to the appeal.
Though crazing and small chunks of missing enamel
don’t detract from the value, rust does.
COST Tall, tapered French pitchers (called body
pitchers) regularly bring $100 to $300, depending
on age, condition, and rarity of color. Stacked
“Biggin” coffee pots heat up to about $100. Early
French pieces hand-painted with floral motifs are
highly coveted, costing $300 and up.

Tonka Toys
HINT Tonka has reissued reproductions of original
designs, so it pays to research logo styles and
other telltale signs of age. The paint on vintage
and into sandboxes across America. Now collectors pieces, for instance, typically shows light crazing.
are revved up to recapture some of that childlike
COST Toys in mint condition—those in their
joy. From mini versions of vintage pickups to the
original boxes or that indicate limited play
most popular model of all—the Mighty Tonka Dump
time—now demand upwards of $200, with
Truck—the brightly colored replicas have the appeal
the rarity of the model driving up prices.
of folk art. “People are walking out of a show with
But well-loved pieces from the 1960s and
rusty Tonka trucks,” Reade says. “Unless you’re a
1970s can be snagged for $50 or far less.
serious collector, condition is less important than
the nostalgia of the pieces.”
For Resources,
see page 116.
THIS PHOTO Life Sentence
and Pretty Little Liars actress
Lucy Hale cuddles with her
dog, Elvis, on a vintage
chaise re-covered in denim.
OPPOSITE To complement,
not compete with, a
towering vintage Parisian
advertisement in the living
room, interior designer
Michelle Niday enlisted
black-and-white accents
such as ticking-stripe sofa
slipcovers and ironstone
table lamps.

CHARACTER
IN THE
m in
Romantic flea market finds take top
billing against an inviting backdrop
of textured surfaces in actress Lucy
Hale’s renovated California home.
writer CAROLINE MCKENZIE

photographer MICHAEL GARLAND
field editor ANDREA CAUGHEY
stylist LAURA HULL
With a hodgepodge of
faux finishes, a mishmash
of flooring, and random
Mediterranean touches,
actress Lucy Hale’s California home suffered from a serious
identity crisis. “The home was really all over the place,”
interior designer Michelle Niday says. “Stylewise, it had no
idea what it wanted to be.”
Creating a singular style statement was priority number
one for Lucy and Niday—and the pair looked to flea market
finds as their muse. “I knew I wanted a home with a mix of
vintage and modern, something that felt like it had evolved
over time,” Lucy says.
Together the two set out on a floor-to-ceiling overhaul
where no surface went untouched. First, they created
cohesion by replacing the chaotic flooring with surfaces that
jibed in both tone and texture—painted brick pavers in the
kitchen, seagrass carpeting in the media room, honed
marble in the bathroom, and wide-plank oak floors in the rest
of the house. The walls were revived with fresh gray tones,
primarily Benjamin Moore’s Classic Gray (the almost-white
shade brings subtle nuance, but still reads as a neutral).
Next, comfortable new finds, such as a duo of sofas in the
living room and a canopy bed in the master bedroom, were
introduced as anchors.
Last came the fun part—hitting up the fleas! Shopping
California antiques stores and flea markets, Lucy and Niday
gathered up a treasure trove of timeworn pieces. The first
purchase, a 10-foot-long farm table, proved a starting point
for the whole house. “It’s such as statement piece,” Niday
says. “It really informed the approachable, gathering-place
vibe the rest of the house took on.”
Other novel finds included handsome metal drawers that
Niday transformed into a bookshelf-cum-art-installation and
an 8-foot-tall 20th-century Parisian advertisement (thought
to be from Los Angeles’ famed Olympia music hall). “It’s my
favorite piece in the house,” Lucy says. “It’s one-of-a-kind
and I love being the only person who has it.”
Showstopping finds now ensure each room has its own
story to tell, yet each story is part of a larger, cohesive
narrative—with a sweet backstory to unite it all.
OPPOSITE TOP Niday likes to practice a
“leave-it-as-is” approach to secondhand scores.
She showcases this in the living room with an
armchair and metal side table (both vintage
French finds) that sport the same fabric and
paint they had when Niday found them.
“Resist the urge to repaint, re-cover, and
generally, clean up vintage finds,” she says.
“Scuffs and imperfections bring handsome
patina that feels authentic, not affected.”
OPPOSITE BOTTOM To impart the unfitted
flavor of a European kitchen, Niday eschewed
upper cabinets in favor of reclaimed wood
shelves by the range. ABOVE A sprawling
farm table creates a homey hangout in the
kitchen and delivers on prep space without the
need for a formal island. LEFT A classic
houndstooth pattern adds a pop of Lucy’s
favorite color—yellow—to the dining chairs,
while sleek black leather seat bottoms keep the
space from feeling too sweet.

ollect it
MY BOOKHOUSE EDITIONS
Lucy Hale’s media room walls host a series of old books, including editions of
My Bookhouse, a beloved collection of children’s literature that first appeared in
1920 as a six-volume set bound in black and packaged in cardboard houses (and
was revised and reissued over the years, the number of volumes shifted and the
published in 1971. Today, complete sets sell online for around $100.
OPPOSITE Repurposing abounds in the media room, where old metal drawers serve as bookcases, a discarded picnic bench stands in as a console,
and little work stools double as guest seating and storage. “They house discreet pullout drawers and came with that blue-and-white upholstery,”
Niday says. “They were one of our best finds!” ABOVE For a cozy finish, the media room walls are swathed in a gray that’s darker than the rest
of the home. A leather sectional adds a masculine edge that’s amplified by antiqued brass-and-black-metal sconces and chalkboard-style
contemporary art. “I find a subdued palette with colors that aren’t easily identifiable reads as more sophisticated,” Niday says.
ABOVE An iron campaign-style bed
rounds out the lofty proportions of the
master bedroom’s ceiling without weighing
the room down. Antique French mirrors
(once doors to a kitchen cupboard)
provide a light-reflective focal point above
the angled fireplace. LEFT How do you
incorporate new finds without a room
feeling, well, new? Go for a mix of finishes!
A metal hutch and whitewashed ash
vanities—all new retail buys—work
together in the master bath to keep the
look relaxed—and collected. OPPOSITE
Details such as a French chandelier and a
velvet-covered antique chair (scored from
an estate sale) soften the master bath.
The new marble checkerboard floors were
left unhoned to lend them the illusion
of age. Shiplap wainscoting and a barn
door hung from metal hardware add
architectural interest.

SIMPLE
o nes
From the ashes of a burned 1940s home
rises a new build featuring weathered materials
and mementos that gracefully nod to the past.
OPPOSITE Crisp white

all-weather curtains soften
floor-to-ceiling layers of cedar,
chestnut, and white-washed
hemlock on Mary and Chris
Good’s porch. The outdoor
dining table is new, but its
weathered finish pairs
perfectly with the rusty metal
chairs Mary found at Scott
Antique Market in Atlanta.
The television cabinet above
the stacked-stone mantel was
crafted from old barnwood
Mary recovered from her
father’s shed. RIGHT
Transferware plates hung as
decor above an heirloom
bench attest to Mary’s love of
blue and white, while an old
tobacco basket and a
handcrafted cotton wreath
speak to her family’s Southern
heritage. “A friend once
said that she could feel my
heartbeat the second she
came through the front door,”
Mary says. “That’s the best
compliment I’ve ever received.”
writer MARGARET ZAINEY ROUX

photographer JEFF HERR
field editor LISA MOWRY
stylist THEA BEASLEY

Age discrimination can flow both ways, which is why this
Southern belle would rather keep her true years a secret.
At three years old, Mary and Chris Good’s house— a simpler time. Reclaimed poplar shiplap walls and antique
located just steps from downtown Roswell, Georgia, a heart-pine floors and ceiling beams frame spaces outfitted
historic community roughly 25 miles north of Atlanta—is with doors, shutters, corbels, and hardware that Mary and
the toddler on the block. But its youth is well disguised Chris collected during trips to antique malls and markets in
by design features that draw inspiration from a 1940s and around Atlanta, as well as from an architectural salvage
structure that burned down on the wooded property. outpost in Barnesville, Georgia. Interior designer Lauren
“We didn’t want to be homeowners who just handed over Harris complemented the rich layers by mixing a handful of
the key and the checkbook to the professionals,” Mary says, newly fabricated furnishings with treasured family heirlooms.
“so we assembled a great team who worked with us—not for “There is a common misconception that new means mod
us—and shared our vision and passion for the project.” That or sterile, but that’s not always the case,” Harris says. “New
vision included salvaging what they could from the original can be warm and approachable.” She sought out new pieces
property, such as wood floors and shutters, and then adding that would reflect those traits—and which perfectly match
patina through materials and furnishings whenever possible. the homeowners themselves. Cozy armchairs in overscale
Architect Tim Bryan designed a gracious floor plan to prints, window coverings in fresh florals, reproductions
accommodate the Goods’ hospitable Southern style, while with subtly painted finishes, and whimsical lighting all evoke
skilled craftsmen from English Builders united the rooms comfort and a sense of nostalgia. “In this house, I think it
with authentic architectural elements bearing the stamps of takes the ‘new’ to appreciate all the old,’’ Harris says.
ABOVE LEFT Vintage bread paddles stand in as an unexpected alternative to traditional artwork in the living room. ABOVE RIGHT A 10-foot-
long farm table makes it possible for the Goods to feed a crowd. To offset the piece’s scale, the baluster legs were painted white and the ambrosia
top was left unfinished. Open-backed dining chairs and a delicate ring chandelier contribute to the airy aesthetic. OPPOSITE To impart a faded-
over-time finish to the living room bookcases, artisans stained the pieces brown, painted them blue, and then painstakingly buffed them by hand.
“Growing up in a house with four brothers, I was surrounded by the color blue,” Mary says. “It’s a nostalgic color for me, but it’s also a calming and
cooling factor in a house with so much patina from warm woods and stones.”
ollect it
DEMIJOHNS

Open shelving, furniture-inspired cabinetry, and a skirted
farm sink lend the kitchen vintage farmhouse charm.
To balance out modern-day “must-haves” like the chef-
grade range and a built-in kitchen island, interior designer
Lauren Harris wrapped the range hood with reclaimed
barnwood and incorporated salvaged corbels into the island.

SHOPPI NG
SPOTS
eor i
Mary Good shares her favorite
spots for secondhand scores.
SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKET

“Shopping at Scott’s is as exciting as it is
overwhelming. Open Thursday through
Sunday during the second week of every
month, Scott’s is housed in two buildings.
Head to building one to score one-of-
a-kind antiques, and building two for
bargains on reproductions.”
3650 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta;
scottantiquemarket.com
QUEEN OF HEARTS ANTIQUES

AND INTERIORS
“Ample parking, regular retail hours,
organized aisles, and knowledgeable
staff make this 500-booth emporium
easy to navigate.”
670 N. Main St., Alpharetta, Georgia;
queenofheartsantiques-interiors.com
WYATT CHILDS
“Wyatt ‘Bo’ Childs travels around the
globe to collect the old corbels, shutters,
and moldings he restores and resells in his
quintessential Southern workshop.”
1598 Johnstonville Rd., Barnesville,
Georgia; wyattchildsinc.com
ABOVE An heirloom vanity provides a place for the eye to rest at

the end of an upstairs hall. LEFT Mary transformed her mother’s
crib into a bench by lowering the drop rail, reinforcing the seat, and
adding a custom cushion. “Every time I sit here, I can feel Mom’s
presence,” she says. OPPOSITE TOP “We’ve redecorated and
replaced several pieces of furniture over the years, but this is one
piece that will never go anywhere,” says Mary of the four-poster
rice-carved bed that she and Chris purchased as newlyweds.
OPPOSITE BOTTOM A pickled oak apothecary cabinet warms
up the all-white master bath and adds a collected feel. The cabinet’s
glass-front doors are fitted with gathered panels made from fabric
left over from the Roman shade behind the claw-foot tub.

cre m o Savor the sweet simplicity of rural life with home
decor crafted from common farm essentials.
photographer JASON DONNELLY
project producer RACHEL PEREIRA
producer JESSICA BRINKERT HOLTAM
OLD-FASHIONED FLAVOR
Whip up a bookend from an antique butter churn and reclaimed wood. Start by removing the
lid of the churn from its glass jar. Use a rotary tool with a metal-cutting blade to remove the
metal dowel and attached wood paddle piece (cut 2 inches below where they meet the lid).
Discard the paddle and repurpose the jar as a vase. Drill a ¼-inch hole in the center of a piece
of reclaimed wood, add a dollop of glue, and slip the top of the churn in place.
RAKE IT IN
Use a vintage wood rake to
gather accessories in a bedroom,
entry, or kitchen. Lop off part of
the handle (we cut about
10 inches above the highest
metal supports), sand, and
suspend on a wall, teeth facing
out, to create storage in one
clean sweep. To hang, install two
metal monkey hooks in the wall,
spaced about 1½ inches apart.
Then rest one row of the rake’s
metal supports on the hooks.

GIDDY UP
Neatly corral a collection of frames with a well-worn horse harness.
Mount the harness on the wall using a single-prong robe hook screwed
in with wall anchors for strength. Use twine to connect two large picture
frames to the harness’s leather straps. Then secure the frames to the wall
with picture-hanging strips. Fill in open wall space with smaller frames.

FRESH
CUT
Here’s a recipe for success:
Pair a vintage breadboard with
a sliced wood bowl to create
a rustic planter. Using a chop
saw or miter saw, cut the
wood bowl in half and glue the
halves to the breadboard with
waterproof adhesive (such
as E6000). Some vintage
breadboards have uneven
surfaces, so check for holes
or gaps in the glue after it has
dried overnight. Fill with more
adhesive as needed. Let dry
and then hang and tuck in
air plants or succulents.
RAISE
THE BAR
Craft a clever kitchen or
bath towel holder from a pair
of industrial ice tongs and a
1×8-inch piece of wood dowel.
To secure the dowel, drill
⅜-inch holes about ¾ inch
deep into each dowel end,
then fill the holes with epoxy
before slipping the prongs
inside. Wrap a rubber band
around the pivot point of the
tongs to hold the tips tightly
against the dowel as it dries
overnight. When the epoxy
is set, stain the dowel if
desired. Hang the towel
holder from a nail.
SIDE JOB
Give your bath (or any room in the house) a storage boost by turning an antique grain sifter
into a smart shelving unit. Cut two poplar boards to fit inside as shelves, angling the ends if
necessary to fit flush against the inner edges of the sifter. Drill holes into the ends of each shelf
board and secure them inside the sifter with drywall screws. Give the shelves a worn, vintage
finish using a combination of gray and brown stains. For extra style points, hang the unit from
a leather horse harness, attaching it to the sifter with small machine screws secured with nuts.

BAKING
BEAUTY
Add rich texture to a
vintage dresser by lining
drawer fronts with a graphic
flour sack. (We found this
French beauty on Etsy.)
To get the sack to lie flat,
trim off the hems and
sewn edges. Working one
drawer at a time from the
bottom drawer up, coat
each drawer face with
decoupage medium. Place
the flour sack over the
bottom drawer, aligning the
edge of the fabric with the
bottom of the drawer face.
Use a sharp utility knife to
cut off excess fabric along
the top edge of the drawer.
Smooth out any air bubbles,
then apply another layer of
decoupage medium on top.
Repeat this step for each
drawer. If your drawers are
wider than the flour sack (as
ours were), measure and cut
fabric from the back of the
flour sack to fill the gaps.
TRY IT! Give a wood piece

an aged look with our tips.
BHG.com/DIYDistressing
TOP-NOTCH
Get a straight-from-the-
farm feel by converting
an antique milk can into
a pendant light. Use a
handheld multi-saw tool
with a metal cut-off wheel
to remove the can’s bottom.
(We cut about 2½ inches
below the can’s top seam.)
Sparks will fly, so be sure
to wear safety glasses and
protective clothing while
you cut. Sand the cut edges
until they are dull, then
attach the lid permanently
to the can using industrial-
strength adhesive. Drill a
¾-inch hole through the
center of the can’s lid;
thread the wiring for a
pendant light kit through
the hole. Install the light
kit per the manufacturer’s
instructions. Attach a chain
next to the kit’s cord if
For Resources, see page 116. desired for industrial oomph.

ABOVE Homeowner and interior designer Suzanne Caldwell welcomes visitors through an arbor built by her husband and son. Hydrangeas at
the arbor’s base are rooted in galvanized metal laundry buckets. OPPOSITE The dining room cabinet—which houses an ever-growing book
collection, along with platters and serving pieces—is painted a Kelly green as a reminder of a trip to London, where Suzanne fell in love with the
hue. Pillowcases stand in for doors; a garage sale scarf (that just happens to match the room’s drapery fabric) was turned into a pair of lampshades.

PLAYING WITH COLOR
Florals and ikats and stripes, oh my! An 1880s Hamptons
cottage welcomes quirky patterns, happy colors, and
vintage treasures from around the world.
writer MARA BOO

photographer TRIA GIOVAN
producer ANNA MOLVIK
Moody purples, vivid greens, shy pinks, and regal blues—pick
your hue. All are welcome in this century-old cottage.
“No one dreams in beige,” interior designer Suzanne Caldwell color stripes. “The mix makes things interesting,” Suzanne
says, so why bother spending your awake time surrounded by says. “I’m inspired by different cultures, craft techniques,
it? Suzanne has fostered a “come one, come all” invitation in and originality.”
her 1880s Hamptons home that extends beyond colors to An avid quilter, gardener, embroiderer, and watercolor
include grown children returning to the nest with friends in tow painter, she’s also inspired by the natural beauty surrounding
and puppies rescued from the local animal shelter. Her attitude her home. Rocks plucked from nearby beaches carpet
applies equally to home furnishings: blankets, pillows, dishes, floors in her backyard shed-turned-guesthouse; bird nests
silverware, couches, chairs, and paintings gathered from all and seashells fill display shelves. To Suzanne, they’re works
over—Paris flea markets and Stockholm antiques shops, local of art and are meant to be noticed and appreciated—just
estate and garage sales, neighbors’ basements, and resale shops. like the silver she and Mark eat from every day, and the
“Our home is filled with an eclectic collection of things I love,” brass candlesticks they light nightly. “We live with all these
Suzanne says. “It’s not about having everything match, because things because we love them,” Suzanne says. “They’re
then there’d be no character.” the layers of our life.”
Suzanne’s open-minded approach to mingling pedigree and
provenance, color and quirks, perfectly suits the diminutive
home she and her husband, Mark, purchased 20 years ago— BELOW LEFT The gilt mahogany dining room mirror was a thrift store
awkward additions, sloping floors, crooked ceilings, and all. steal. A sampling of Suzanne’s dishware collection—including a stack of
antique majolica dessert plates—contributes color to the tablescape.
Its inherent charm is amplified by Suzanne’s many collections,
BELOW RIGHT Sterling silver flatware is displayed in English biscuit
which include majolica dishes, silver, anything horn, books,
boxes—some bought for as low as $35—because “I don’t have any
English biscuit barrels, cobalt blue enamelware, brass drawers to put it in!” Suzanne says. OPPOSITE Enveloped by a
candlesticks, Mexican and Indian textiles, antique garden violet-and-gray thistle-patterned William Morris wallcovering, the
adornments, and Dutch clogs. “It’s endless, really!” she says. dining room evinces Suzanne’s theory that furnishings you love—such
Her home is also full of patterns, showcasing a playful blend her 1900s English hutch, marble-topped tulip table, and Thonet
of prints that includes hand-blocked ikats, paisley, and candy- bentwood chairs—will always make compatible neighbors.
OPPOSITE Once a screened porch, the
cozy television room features a linen
slipcovered sofa and a chair snagged at
auction, both layered with exuberantly toned
frazada blankets Suzanne’s collected for
years. “I’m drawn to their colors,” she says.
ABOVE LEFT Whimsical wallpaper puts a
smile on the pantry’s no-fuss open shelves,
which the Caldwells built themselves.
ABOVE RIGHT The kitchen was updated
with beaded-board walls, butcher-block
countertops, and Shaker-style white cabinets
that reflect the home’s cottage style.
LEFT Suzanne’s cobalt blue enamelware
collection includes vintage pieces, plus new
reproductions. “Believe it or not, you can find
this stuff at Kmart, and even in camping gear
sections of stores,” she says. “As a designer
I’m exposed to sources for all kinds of items.
I decided early on to use everything I love,
no matter where it comes from.”

THIS PHOTO Suzanne
reads, naps, and enjoys
drinks with girlfriends in her
backyard hideaway. A pair
of daybeds provide camplike
sleeping accommodations
for overnight guests. “I’ve
thought about insulating it
for the winter, but then
we’d lose the rafters,”
Suzanne says. “So we use
electric blankets instead.”
Beach rocks set into the
cement floor nod to the
home’s coastal locale.

“I’ve been
collecting since
I was a kid.
But I don’t
really shop for
things; I just
happen to come
across items
and fall
in love.”
—homeowner and interior designer
Suzanne Caldwell
ABOVE The guest bed is dressed in a

quilt Suzanne stitched herself; the
drop-leaf bedside table came from Mark’s
parents’ kitchen. A wicker-wrapped wine
bottle Suzanne found at auction was made
into a lamp. LEFT Suzanne’s hideaway was
once a decrepit shed. “We just pulled old
windows out of the basement and made
things up as we went along,” Suzanne
says. Lattice attached to the structure’s
exterior allows ivy to scramble over the
facade, adding to the shed’s romance.

is GOES
WITH t
Bring on the old, bring on the new—this century-old
Texas homestead embraces both, letting texture
and a calming palette bridge the age gap.
OPPOSITE Tracy and Rodney Frye
painted their home white and made the
door a focal point. Tracy took one of her
favorite vintage green pottery pieces to
the paint store to have the color matched.
THIS PHOTO Mismatched antique pine
chairs—some painted, some in their
original finish—join new host chairs
around an English pine farm table in
the dining room. For shimmer, Tracy
retrofitted a new mirror to an old gate.
writer ANN WILSON

photographer BRIAN MCWEENEY
producer JENNY O’CONNOR Best of Flea Market Style 103
Come on in and sit right
down! Whether Tracy and
Rodney Frye are welcoming
home their three grown
daughters or playing with neighborhood kids on their
wraparound porch, their 1876 McKinney, Texas, home is
ready to entertain. Decades of treasures gathered from
flea markets and antiques stores complement the home’s
original wavy glass windows, shiplap walls, high ceilings,
weighty built-ins, and substantial woodwork. Yet the house
is far from a museum.
Tracy, who is an interior designer, has created a look
that combines coastal, vintage, classic, and contemporary
influences reflective of her childhood and her and Rodney’s
affinity for displaying standout and meaningful pieces in every
room. “I am super attracted to old stuff,” Tracy says. “My
childhood on the Texas coast was spent wandering through
antiques stores with my parents. But my style has evolved to be
cleaner, with modern acrylic and glass pieces working against
the older elements.”
Bamboo furnishings, beachcombed treasures, and shell
boxes pay homage to Tracy’s coastal roots. Pottery and linens
from the 1930s and 1940s, weathered painted urns, botanical
prints, and mismatched china exude casual elegance. Late
1800s English pine pieces carried from the couple’s previous
homes, iron bedsteads, and reproduction chandeliers supply
ageless appeal, while a mix of metal finishes and wood tones
contributes of-the-moment style. “Our home is a compilation
of what we love,” Tracy says. “It’s always changing. And that’s
okay. I find that when you combine old and new pieces you
really like, they always work together.”
LEFT Texture is homeowner and interior designer Tracy Frye’s

must-have feature in any room. “Texture is everything,” she says.
“I like to layer textures and neutrals with pops of blue and green.”
In the living room, slipcovered seating, a nubby sisal rug, and a wicker
ottoman issue an invitation for guests to relax—and linger. “I brought
the ottoman home from Florida,” Tracy says. “It’s nice to put my feet
up on something that reminds me of a trip!” To blend new with old,
Tracy set a flat-screen television on top of a late-1800s English pine
buffet. She also put her stamp on a Victorian fireplace, setting off
its dark wood with a white tile surround that complements her
collection of cream-color midcentury pottery.
“I have a real appreciation for old things,
for the stories and memories they hold.”
—homeowner and interior designer Tracy Frye
OPPOSITE The couple lightened the kitchen by painting stained-wood walls white and brown cabinets gray. “I didn’t have the heart to cover up
that stained-glass window behind the shelves,” says Tracy, pointing to the once-exterior wall that now separates the kitchen and master bedroom.
“It shows that, just like my style, the house has also evolved over time.” ABOVE LEFT The master bedroom’s beaded-board ceiling hints at its
previous life as a back porch. Tracy conquered the high ceilings with a $200 outlet-found chandelier and a montage of white ironstone plates.
ABOVE RIGHT Oil paintings from Tracy’s collection are displayed in small groups, rather than a single large collage, to allow shiplap walls to shine.
ollect it
VICTORIAN MAJOLICA
piece to a few hundred dollars for larger items or sets.

ABOVE Two early-1900s iron bedsteads
handed down from Tracy’s parents are
always guest-ready. Coral benches from
Target pick up on the coral accents in the
bed dressings and provide convenient
spots for resting suitcases. LEFT Tracy
collects American majolica pieces, which
she appreciates for their organic colors
and motifs. OPPOSITE TOP The Fryes
transformed the dark master bath into
a breezy retreat by painting the shiplap
walls white and replacing a shower
wall with a pony wall topped with
contemporary glass panels. They also
brought in the claw-foot tub, which the
previous owners set out to pasture in the
yard. Once it was re-enameled, the tub
looked as good as new. OPPOSITE
BOTTOM New marble countertops,
a vintage-style chrome sconce and
faucet, and bin pulls lend classic cottage
character to a vanity in the master bath.

SHOPPI NG
SPOTS
Te s
Tracy Frye shares her favorite
places for finding cool things.
PATINA GREEN HOME

AND MARKET
“They have curated antiques from
Europe and the U.S., and I love their
collections of seashells, rocks, cutting
boards, art, old doors and windows,
textiles, and pressed flowers and ferns.”
116 N. Tennessee St.,
Suite 102, McKinney, Texas;
patinagreenhomeandmarket.com
SIMPLE THINGS FURNITURE

“You can count on this store for unique
antiques, repurposed industrial pieces,
amazing rugs, fabrics, pillows, and
bedding, as well as custom upholstered
pieces and new and vintage lighting.”
7401 W. Vickery Blvd., Benbrook,
Texas; simplethingsfurniture.com
ANTIQUE COMPANY MALL

“There are awesome vintage items to be
found at this antique mall, which hosts
120 vendors in 15,000 square feet!”
213 E. Virginia St., McKinney, Texas;
antiquecompanymall.com
“Invest in antiques
with clean lines
that will transition
easily as you switch
decorating styles.”
—Tracy Frye
READY, SET,
MAKEOVER
Craft your own fresh furnishings from reimagined flea finds.
photographer CARSON DOWNING
FLOWER
POWER
Make a string of indoor-outdoor
lights blossom with a gathering
of tarnished spoons. Bend each
spoon’s head to a 30-degree
angle, then hot-glue the handles
around the exterior of each light
socket to create a flower shape.
Wrap twine around the outside of
the spoons for a decorative finish.
COLOR BOOST
Put a fresh face on a cast-off wood folding chair with a soaring bird design.
Look to wallpaper or wrapping paper for ready-made patterns, or go online and
print copyright-free image. Adhere your design to the chair’s back and seat using
decoupage medium. Apply multiple coats of the medium, allowing it to dry
in between, to form a hard-wearing surface.

CHARACTER STUDY
Shed new light on a stack of old books by converting the tomes into a lamp base.
Stack the volumes in a pleasing arrangement and add a few dabs of hot glue to hold the
covers together. Drill through the stack with a hole saw bit to make way for a swag light kit,
which you can find online or at a hardware store. Match the hole size to the socket size, then
place the socket inside. Drill a small hole at the back of the book stack to feed the power
cord through. To amplify the vintage look, plug in an antique filament lightbulb.

FRESH CUT
Retire the sturdy base of an
old table saw to a life of ease
as a side table. Remove the
saw’s top if it’s still attached
and discard, then clean the
base. If desired, spray the legs
with a bonding primer and a
splashy paint color. For extra
durability, seal it with a coat
of varnish. Fashion a tabletop
from a single cut of lumber.
Or create a patterned top
by gluing assorted pieces of
wood to a ¼-inch plywood
base. Sand, stain, and seal the
wood top to finish it.
PATTERN PLAY
Refresh a secondhand bench with one-of-a-kind
upholstery crafted from a patchwork of vintage
fabrics. Cut square and rectangular pieces from
tablecloths, feed sacks, and clothing that share a
common color palette. Lay out the pieces in an
arrangement large enough to cover the bench, then
stitch together, adding a few extra inches to each
side. Place the material across the top of the bench
cushion and staple those extra inches underneath,
alternating between sides as you work to ensure
the fabric is stretched evenly. To cover the sides of
the bench, piece together another fabric strip—
one long enough to encircle the bench base—and
secure inside the base with more staples.

For Resources,
see page 116.
DOUBLE UP
Increase countertop space in a kitchen by using a double-basin washtub to host a length of
butcher block. Add 12 inches on one side—or both—to create an overhang for a stool to tuck under.
Secure the butcher block to the top of the tub with metal brackets. Add a bottom shelf and attach
hooks to the counter’s underside for convenient pan storage.
esources
Websites and phone numbers have been verified,
but we cannot guarantee availability of items or services.
When an item is not listed, we do not know its source.
EXUBERANT ENERGY Areaware; areaware.com. Rug Massena—Dash vintage—1stdibs Inc.; 1stdibs.com. Bar
NOTE: Because of the magazine PAGES 8–17 & Albert; annieselke.com. cabinet vintage—Garden Style Living;
printing process, paint color [P] Interior designers: Lucy Penfield and PAGE 14 (Music room): Pendant light gardenstyleliving.com. Rug Koldby Cowhide—
depicted on our pages might vary Stephanie Lalley, Lucy Interior Design, Glo-Ball—Flos Lighting; sourceoflight.net. IKEA; ikea.com.
slightly from manufacturers’ colors. Minneapolis and Phoenix; 612/339-2225; Sconces Superordinate Antler by Roll & PAGE 20 (Living room): Sofa—Restoration
Use paint color names or numbers, lucyinteriordesign.com. Hill—Design Within Reach; dwr.com. Lamp Hardware; rh.com. Coffee table custom—
when provided, as a starting point. Contractor: Clairmont Design + Build, Lon-C—Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Steven Michael Ford LLC; leanneford.com.
To get a color as it appears in the
magazine, take the page to a paint 275 Market St., Ste. 284, Minneapolis, MN Co.; schoolhouseelectric.com. Chair Leather Artwork, mirror, pillows, books—
retailer for matching. 55405; 612/961-5692; clairmontbuilders.com. Wingback, bench Luxe Fur—Anthropologie; homeowner’s collection.
anthropologie.com. Artwork on floor Out to PAGES 22–23 (Kitchen): Island custom—
PAGE 8 (Playroom): Wallpaper Peek and Sea—Kate Harrold; kateharrold.com. Rug Mod Steven Michael Ford LLC; leanneford.com.
Pack Mosaic—Bien Fait; bien-fait-paris.com. Cow Faux Hide Carpet Tiles—Flor; flor.com. Cabinetry, countertops, sink—IKEA; ikea
PAGE 9 (Dining room): Wallpaper Extra Piano vintage—homeowners’ collection. .com. Mirrors on top shelf, ironstone
COVER Fine Arrowroot Grasscloth—Phillip Jeffries; PAGE 15 (Kitchen): Wall paint Hale platters, earthenware, silver tray—Garden
White pot—Found Things; phillipjeffries.com. Artwork Composition 2— Navy HC-154—Benjamin Moore & Co.; Style Living; gardenstyleliving.com.
foundthingsdsm.com. Minted LLC; minted.com. Dining table Alice benjaminmoore.com [P]. Pineapple artwork— PAGES 24–25 (Bath): Tub, stool vintage—
Rectangular—One Kings Lane; onekingslane Minted LLC; minted.com. Table—Modway; Garden Style Living; gardenstyleliving.com.
EDITOR’S NOTE .com. modway.com. Chairs—Zuo; zuomod.com. Sink vintage, mirror—homeowner’s
PAGE 4 PAGE 10 (Entry): Wall paint Cloud PAGE 16 (Guest bedroom): Bedding, collection.
Ladder, white pot, picnic basket, pink Cover OC-25—Benjamin Moore & Co.; nightstand—Anthropologie; anthropologie PAGE 26 (Office): Pendant lights—
pot—Found Things; foundthingsdsm.com. benjaminmoore.com [P]. Wall decals—Walls .com. Rug—Surya Inc.; surya.com. Bench— Garden Style Living; gardenstyleliving.com.
White gravy boat—The Brass Armadillo; Need Love; wallsneedlove.com. Gazelle Orange Curations Limited; curationslimited.com. Lamp Table custom—Steven Michael Ford LLC;
brassarmadillo.com. Pot on top of ladder, pot Wire—Bend Goods; bendgoods.com. Pillows vintage—homeowners’ collection. leanneford.com.
on second rung, green vase—Porch Light; Otomi—Alegria Home, alegriahome.com; PAGE 17 (Powder room): Wallpaper PAGE 27 (Master bedroom): Bed, bedside
porchlightshop.com. Bolé Road Textiles, boleroadtextiles.com. Stool Dark Floral—Ellie Cashman Design; table custom—Steven Michael Ford LLC;
vintage—South of Market; southofmarket.biz. elliecashmandesign.com. Sconces—Hinkley leanneford.com. Throw—Anthropologie;
HOW TO SCORE Tote Buckley Shopper—Bill Blass; billblass.com. Lighting; hinkleylighting.com. Pedestal sink, anthropologie.com. Lamp, artwork, rug—
A DEAL PAGES 11–13 (Living room): Wall paint fixtures vintage—homeowners’ collection. homeowner’s collection.
PAGES 6–7 Calm OC-22—Benjamin Moore & Co.;
Professionals quoted in story, listed in benjaminmoore.com [P]. Sconces Rotating by SCHOOLHOUSE WALLS THAT TALK
alphabetical order: Serge Mouille—RetroFurnish. Sofa Donato— ROCKS PAGES 28–35
Store owner: Kim Leggett, City Farmhouse, Cicso Brothers; ciscobrothers.com. Pillow PAGES 18–27 PAGE 28: Artwork, birds, small pedestal—
230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN 37064; Buket Banana in Silk—Orientalist Home; Interior designer: Leanne Ford, Leanne Porch Light; porchlightshop.com. Drawer
615/268-0216; cityfarmhousefranklin.com. orientalisthome.com. Coffee table Garcon— Ford Interiors, Los Angeles and Pittsburgh; shelf, bottles, spools—Found Things;
Stylist: Page Mullins, Natchez, Mississippi; Julian Chichester; julianchichester.com. leanneford.com. foundthingsdsm.com. Spools—The Brass
601/431-2574; pagemullins.com. Chairs Lucy in Copper with Leather Saddle Carpenter and builder: Steve Ford, Armadillo, brassarmadillo.com; The Picker
Antiques dealer: Joe Reichter, Martin and Pad—Bend Goods; bendgoods.com. Bench Steven Michael Ford LLC, Pittsburgh; Knows, thepickerknows.com. Wood beads—
Reichter Antiques, Design, and Estate Sales, Braddock—Uttermost; uttermost.com. ford@shopdecade.com. Michaels Stores; michaels.com.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida; 305/304-1347; Armchair Gustav—French Heritage; PAGE 29: Sofa—Walmart; walmart.com.
toddnjoe@aol.com. frenchheritage.com. Tray Blue Lacquer– PAGES 18–19, 21 (Dining room): Table Throw blanket, floral pillow, gold pillow—
Serena & Lily Inc.; serenaandlily.com. Vase on custom—Steven Michael Ford LLC; Cost Plus World Market; worldmarket.com.
Bag—The Painted Porch Co.; thepaintedporch.co. mantel—CB2; cb2.com. Puzzle Colorblock— leanneford.com. Chairs Russell Woodward Lamp—Target; target.com. Frames—vintage.

PAGE 30: Plates vintage—The Picker Knows; missionroadantiquemall.com. Rug—Pottery .com. Red bench, coat hook rack—The wild-shaman.com. Wooden tray, mugs,
thepickerknows.com. Barn; potterybarn.com. Vintage Vine Ltd.; myvintagevine.com. throw blanket, crates, wooden basket—
PAGE 31: Toolboxes on top row, gray-green PAGE 41 (Sunroom): Wall paint Olympus Area rug—Shaver-Ramsey LLC; homeowners’ collection.
toolbox on third row, wood toolbox on White SW 6253—The Sherwin-Williams Co.; shaver-ramsey.com. Blue wicker chair— PAGE 51 (Door): Door—Craigslist;
bottom row, bowl with birds—The Brass sherwin-williams.com [P]. Terra-cotta urn— homeowner’s collection. craigslist.org. Artwork—Etsy Inc.;
Armadillo; brassarmadillo.com. Red toolbox Bottoms Up Antique Market; facebook PAGES 45, 47 (Kitchen): Pendant light— etsy.com/shop/HamptonRWood. Table—
on second row, postcards, chalkboard signs, .com/BottomsUpAntiqueMarket. Glider— Barn Light Electric Co.; barnlightelectric Merchant Square Antique Marketplace;
map—Porch Light; porchlightshop.com. Lamp, Penney Antique Mall; 816/583-7727. .com. Sconces—Rejuvenation; rejuvenation merchantsquareantiques.com. Skull, lamp,
canvas bag—Target; target.com. Chair—Design Within Reach; dwr.com. .com. Dining table—Farmgirl Furniture; glass jar—homeowners’ collection.
PAGE 32: Scooter—The Brass Armadillo; Coffee table—W.D. Pickers Antique Mall; farmgirlfurniture.com. Multicolor chairs, red PAGE 52 (Dining room): Wall paint White
brassarmadillo.com. Coat hook rack—Porch wdpickers.com. Fabrics on glider vintage, chairs—The Vintage Vine Ltd.; myvintagevine Dove OC-17—Benjamin Moore & Co.;
Light; porchlightshop.com. Chairs—Found pillows vintage, concrete pedestal custom— .com. Countertops—Colorado Custom benjaminmoore.com [P]. Chandelier, settee,
Things; foundthingsdsm.com. Backpack, shoes, homeowner’s collection. Stainless Steel; colocustomstainless.com. rug—Craigslist; craigslist.org. Artwork—
jackets—Target; target.com. PAGE 42 (Attic office): Wall paint Ultra Cabinets—IKEA; ikea.com. Sink fixtures— Miracle Center; miraclecenteraz.org. Wood
PAGE 33: Pendant light, faucet fixtures— Pure White PPU18-06—Behr Paints; behr Blanco; blanco-germany.com. Refrigerator— bead garland—Target; target.com. Door,
Menard Inc.; menards.com. Toothbrush cup— .com [P]. Chandelier—Parrin and Co.; Big Chill; bigchill.com. Cutting board, cabinet—Bear’s Vintage Thrift; 520/709-
Cost Plus World Market; worldmarket 816/753-7959. Desk, chair—River Market bowls—Old Glory; oldglorystyle.com. Rug— 8738. Table runner—Pottery Barn;
.com. Tins on mirror—Found Things, Antiques; rivermarketantiquemall.com. Shaver-Ramsey LLC; shaver-ramsey.com. potterybarn.com. Vase—The Magnolia Market;
foundthingsdsm.com; The Brass Armadillo, Briefcases, wood boxes—homeowner’s PAGE 46 (Living room): Green end table— magnolia.com. Throw blanket—HomeGoods;
brassarmadillo.com; The Picker Knows, collection. Old Glory; oldglorystyle.com. Rug—Shaver- homegoods.com. Pillows Magnolia Home—
thepickerknows.com. PAGE 43 (Bath): Wall paint Ultra Pure Ramsey LLC; shaver-ramsey.com. Pier 1 Imports; pier1.com. Frames vintage,
PAGE 34: Doilies—The Brass Armadillo; White PPU18-06—Behr Paints; PAGE 48 (Bath): Sconce High-Lite Boat baskets and bowls on shutter, bench, black
brassarmadillo.com. Hoops—Michaels behr.com [P]. Mirror—Nufangle Antiques; Dock Vapor Jar—Fusion Light and Design; end chair, crocks—homeowners’ collection.
Stores; michaels.com. Bedding, pillow— nufangleantiques.com. Chair—vintage. fusionlightandesign.com. Sink—Duravit; PAGE 53 (Family room): Sofa—IKEA;
Anthropologie; anthropologie.com. Throw PAGE 43 (Exterior): Sconce—Bevolo Gas & duravit.us. Sink fixtures Stratford in Rustica ikea.com. Chest—Craigslist; craigslist.org.
blanket—Design Within Reach; dwr.com. Electric Lights; bevolo.com. Urn—Christopher Brass—Watermark Designs Ltd.; Rugs—RugsUSA.com; rugsusa.com. Lamp—
Lamp, vase—Porch Light; porchlightshop Filley Antiques; 816/668-9974. Medallion watermark-designs.com. Bench in shower— homeowners’ collection.
.com. Rug—Wayfair LLC; wayfair.com. on flower box—The Eclectic Co.; Old Glory; oldglorystyle.com. Rug—Shaver- PAGE 54 (Kitchen): Cabinetry paint color
PAGE 35: Baskets—The Brass Armadillo; theeclecticco.net. Flower box custom— Ramsey LLC; shaver-ramsey.com. White Dove OC-17—Benjamin Moore &
brassarmadillo.com. Plants—Gateway Market; homeowner’s collection. PAGE 49 (Bedroom): Chandelier—Fusion Co.; benjaminmoore.com [P]. Pendant lights—
gatewaymarket.com. Light and Design; fusionlightandesign.com. Overstock.com; overstock.com. Backsplash—
LEAP OF FAITH Artwork Penumbra by Robin Cole Smith— Fractured Earth; fracturedearth.com.
CREATIVE CONTRAST PAGES 44–49 Walker Fine Art; walkerfineart.com. Rug— Stools—Target; target.com. Cake stand—
PAGES 36–43 Architect: Janet L. Sutterley, J.L. Sutterley Shaver-Ramsey LLC; shaver-ramsey.com. Goodwill; goodwill.org. Rack on island, wood
PAGE 36 (Dining room): Pendant light Architect, Breckenridge, Colorado; box—homeowners’ collection.
Nelson Saucer Pendant Lamp—Design 970/453-1718; jlsutterleyarchitect.com. IT’S WHAT INSIDE PAGE 54 (Lamp on piano): Book—Miracle
Within Reach; dwr.com. Columns, molding— Contractor: Greg Decker, Decker THAT COUNTS Center; miraclecenteraz.org. Vase—The
Foundation; foundationeventspace.com. Custom Homes Inc., P.O. Box 4674, PAGES 50–59 Magnolia Market; magnolia.com. Frame,
Chairs—Parrin and Co.; 816/753-7959. Breckenridge, CO 80424; 970/418-3166; Visit Natalie Kolter’s blog My Vintage Porch lamp, pulley—homeowners’ collection.
PAGES 38–39 (Living room): Farmhouse deckercustomhomesinc.com. at myvintageporch.com. PAGE 55 (Bar cart): Wooden bowl
table—Prize Antiques; prizeantiques.com. Landscape designer: Christie Mathey, Ceres on shutter—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/shop/
Pillow vintage—Parrin and Co.; 816/753- Landcare, 1040 Chambers Ave., Ste. 2, PAGE 50 (Entry): Artwork—Etsy Inc.; HarperandArrowMarket. Wooden platters in
7959. Santo sculpture—Nufangle Antiques; Eagle, CO 81631; 970/328-6080; etsy.com/shop/ShutterTreePhotos. Shelf crate—Miracle Center; miraclecenteraz.org.
nufangleantiques.com. Upholstered love seat— cereslandcare.com. brackets—The Home Depot; homedepot Seltzer bottles—Michaels Stores; michaels
Nell Hill’s; nellhills.com. .com. Door—Bear’s Vintage Thrift; .com. Basket on wall, tray, cart, crate,
PAGE 40 (Kitchen): Oval window— Wall paint throughout White Dove OC-17— 520/709-8738. Wooden vases—PCB demijohn bottle in crate—homeowners’
Jeld-Wen Inc.; jeld-wen.com. Door vintage— Benjamin Moore & Co.; benjaminmoore Home; shoppcbhome.com. Church pew— collection.
Parrin and Co.; 816/753-7959. .com [P]. Merchant Square Antique Marketplace; PAGES 56–57 (Living room): Curtains,
PAGE 40 (Library): Wall paint Conservative merchantsquareantiques.com. Large linen sofa, sofa slipcover, chair slipcovers,
Gray SW 6183—The Sherwin-Williams PAGE 44 (Fireplace seating): Artwork over pillows—IKEA; ikea.com. Blue patterned pillows on slipcovered chairs—IKEA;
Co.; sherwin-williams.com [P]. Curtains— fireplace Summer by Don Quade—Walker pillows Magnolia Home—Pier 1 Imports; ikea.com. Chairs—Pottery Barn; potterybarn
Restoration Hardware; rh.com. Artwork— Fine Art; walkerfineart.com. Items on shelves, pier1.com. Farmhouse pillow—Etsy Inc.; .com. Clock, wingback chair, coffee table
Carl Heldt. Pedestal, bust—Christopher bottles, ceramics, stoneware, coffee table— etsy.com/shop/LovingLeighYours. Gray custom—My Vintage Porch; myvintageporch
Filley Antiques; 816/668-9974. Table, Old Glory; oldglorystyle.com. Wood farm striped pillow custom—My Vintage Porch; .com. Chest in corner, chests under
chairs—Mission Road Antique Mall; chairs—Farmgirl Furniture; farmgirlfurniture myvintageporch.com. Rug—Wild Shaman; mantel—Craigslist; craigslist.org.

Chest paint—Old Barn Milk Paint; 3113 W. State St., Boise, ID 83703; Objects LLC; bobointriguingobjects.com. Wall paint throughout Aesthetic White SW
oldbarnmilkpaint.com [P]. Small corbels— 208/559-6153; gatheringsattheschool.com. Accent tables—Noir; noirfurniturela.com. 7035 —The Sherwin-Williams Co.;
Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/shop/PartridgeFarmsCo. Store owner: Rita Reade, The Vintage Rug vintage—Woven; woven.is. Small pink sherwin-williams.com [P].
Tray on coffee table—Target; target.com. Marketplace, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, pillow, white pillow—vintage.
Colored accent pillows Magnolia Home, CA; thevintagemarketplaceca.com. PAGE 72 (Sitting area): Chair—Big Daddy’s PAGE 78 (Porch): Sofa and coffee table
rug Magnolia Home Ophelia Ivory—Pier Store owner: Jim Renninger, Renninger’s Antiques Inc.; bdantiques.com. Red bistro paint Greek Villa SW 7551—The Sherwin-
1 Imports; pier1.com. Throw blanket— Promotions, Adamstown and Kutztown, table vintage—homeowner’s collection. Williams Co.; sherwin-williams.com [P]. Sofa,
HomeGoods; homegoods.com. Mantel, Pennsylvania, Melbourne and Mount Dora, PAGE 72–73 (Kitchen): Wall paint coffee table—Lane Venture; laneventure.com.
barrel, lamp, frames—homeowners’ Florida; 570/385-0104; renningers.net. Off-Black No. 57—Farrow & Ball; us.farrow- Draperies—DirectBuy; directbuy.com. Table—
collection. PAGES 60–61: Microscope Bausch & ball.com [P]. Lighting—Circa Lighting; Arhaus LLC; arhaus.com. Chairs—Scott
PAGE 58 (Laundry): Wall paint Painter’s Lomb vintage—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/shop/ circalighting.com. Breadboards on wall—Big Antique Market; scottantiquemarket.com.
White PPU18-8, floor stencil paint Winter BuckeyeAntiques. Botanical illustration Daddy’s Antiques Inc.; bdantiques.com. Open PAGE 79 (Bench): Artwork—Serendipity;
Way PPU25-23—Behr Paints; behr.com lithograph—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/shop/ shelving—Snow Lion Construction; 310/283- serendipityroswell.com. Pillows, basket
[P]. Door, cabinet, and floor paint White AntiquePrintStore. Butterfly collection 8109. Countertops—Mission Tile West; on wall—Scott Antique Market;
Dove OC-17—Benjamin Moore & Co.; under glass—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/shop/ missiontilewest.com. Cabinetry hardware— scottantiquemarket.com. Wreath—Etsy Inc.;
benjaminmoore.com [P]. Door wax Special MyHeartlandTreasures. Glass beakers—Funky Liz’s Antique Hardware; lahardware.com. etsy.com. Bench custom—homeowners’
Walnut, crate stain Weathered Oak— Finds Vintage & Retro; FunkyFindsVintage Chairs—Restoration Hardware; rh.com. collection.
Minwax; minwax.com. Floor primer—Kilz; .com. Rug—Zinc Café & Market; zinccafe.com. PAGES 80–81 (Living room): Sofas Jilly
kilz.com. Door, crate casters—The Home PAGE 62: Kettle—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/shop/ Table vintage—homeowner’s collection. Sofa by Sam Moore in Steel Fabric, chairs
Depot; homedepot.com. Door hardware— SweetWatersAntiques. Measuring scoop—Etsy PAGE 73 (Dining area): Chandelier, Lexington Bradbury Chair with Brownstone
The Barn Door Hardware Store LLC; Inc.; etsy.com/shop/ThumbBuddyWithLove. table—BOBO Intriguing Objects LLC; Finish, coffee table Samuel 42-inch Round
thebarndoorhardwarestore.com. Ironing board Dipper—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/shop/ bobointriguingobjects.com. Drapery— Table—DirectBuy; directbuy.com. Lamp—
stencil, glass canisters, storage bins, wood OnceUpnTym. Heaven Upholstery & Window Treatment; Zentique Inc.; zentique.com. Rug—Scott
hangers—Walmart; walmart.com. Crates— PAGE 63: Carved butterscotch heavenupholsteryandwindowtreatment.com. Antique Market; scottantiquemarket.com.
Craigslist; craigslist.org. Floor stencil Lisboa bakelite bangle—Etsy Inc.; Chairs—Horchow; horchow.com. PAGE 80 (Dining room): Chandelier—
Tile Stencil—Royal Design Studio Stencils; etsy.com/shop/RecyclingTheBlues. Rootbeer, Rug—The Trophy Room Collection; Gabby; gabbyhome.com. Table, chairs—Scott
royaldesignstudio.com. Chandelier, ironing tangerine, red, and turquoise bakelite trophyroomcollection.com. Antique Market; scottantiquemarket.com.
board—homeowners’ collection. bangles—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com. PAGES 74–75 (Media room): Chandelier— PAGES 82–83 (Kitchen): Cabinetry paint
PAGE 59 (Master bedroom): Lighter wall PAGE 64: Artwork in oval frame—Etsy Inc.; Custom Furniture Corp.; customfurniturecorp White Dove OC-17—Benjamin Moore
paint Birchwood DEC752—Dunn-Edwards etsy.com/shop/FranklinStVintage. Artwork .com. Sconces—Circa Lighting; circalighting & Co.; benjaminmoore.com [P]. Lighting
Corp.; dunnedwards.com [P]. Darker wall English Pastoral by Stephen Hawkins—Etsy .com. Drawers on wall holding books, above island Chrome Finished Ribbed
paint Asphalt Gray N520-6—Behr Paints; Inc.; etsy.com/shop/BraveFineArt. side tables custom, long wooden table, Glass Lanterns, sconces Nuvo Vintage 1
behr.com [P]. Artwork above bed—Etsy Inc.; PAGE 65: Stemware Fostoria Crystal— stools, pillows—Big Daddy’s Antiques Light—Amazon.com Inc.; amazon.com.
etsy.com/shop/TheAugustAndApril. Roman Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/shop/TKTreasureQuest. Inc.; bdantiques.com. Sofa—Restoration Clock Uttermost Powell Collection
blinds—Lowe’s; lowes.com. Curtains, mirror Tumblers Fostoria Fairfax Pink Lin No. Hardware; rh.com. Cowhide rug—The Trophy Clock—DirectBuy; directbuy.com.
custom—My Vintage Porch; myvintageporch 5098, footed tumbler Cambridge Cleo, Room Collection; trophyroomcollection.com. Backsplash—Walker Zanger; walkerzanger
.com. Curtain rod—Habitat for Humanity decanter, champagne glasses Fostoria Vernon Carpet Sea Grass—Melrose Carpet Inc.; .com. Countertops Black Soap Stone
ReStore; habitat.org/restores. Throw pillows— Etch No. 277—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/shop/ melrosecarpet.com. Honed—Atlanta Kitchen Refinishers
HomeGoods, homegoods.com; and IKEA; GreenCreekFarm. PAGE 76 (Bedroom): Beams—Snow Lion Inc.; atlanta-kitchens.com. Cabinetry
ikea.com. Wooden bowl holding blankets— PAGE 66: Lamp—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/ Construction; 310/283-8109. Drapery— hardware Amerock Pulls BP4235WID and
Etsy Inc.; etsy.com. Chandelier, sconces, shop/2ndWestAntiques. Table, vase—The Heaven Upholstery & Window Treatment; Amerock Knobs BP1586WID, appliance
artwork, bed, bed linens, bedside table, chest Picker Knows; thepickerknows.com. Mug heavenupholsteryandwindowtreatment.com. pulls Somerset Weston M837-8 and
at foot of bed, rug—homeowners’ collection. 1970 Royal Copenhagen—A OK Antiques; Mirrored doors above fireplace vintage— M837-18—DirectBuy; directbuy.com.
PAGE 59 (Girl’s bedroom): Beige wall paint aokayantiques.com. Bonny Neiman Antiques & Artisan; Stools Marguerite Stools—Ballard Designs
Painter’s White PPU18-8, teal wall paint PAGE 67: Silver plate pieces—TLC Vintage bonnyneiman.com. Lamps—Circa Lighting; Inc.; ballarddesigns.com.
Baby Aqua M440-3—Behr Paints; behr.com Collection; tlcvintagecollection.com. circalighting.com. Bed—Anthropologie; PAGE 84 (Hallway): Chandelier Large
[P]. Coral wall paint Tres Francais 09B-5 and PAGE 68: Pie plate—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/ anthropologie.com. Bedding—Matteo; Carriage House Light in Dark Bronze—
Tulip Bulbs 09B-4 by Clark + Kensington— shop/ReVintageLannie. Oval platter, blue swirl matteola.com. Side table—Custom Furniture Ballard Designs Inc.; ballarddesigns.com.
Ace Hardware, Inc.; thepaintstudio.com [P]. enamel bowl, vase—The Brass Armadillo; Corp.; customfurniturecorp.com. Chairs—HD Barn doors, chair—Scott Antique Market;
Light pink wall paint Fairy Wings DE5028— brassarmadillo.com. Buttercup; hdbuttercup.com. Rug—Jamal’s scottantiquemarket.com. Desk vintage—
Dunn-Edwards Corp.; dunnedwards.com [P]. PAGE 69: Turquoise truck Tonka—Etsy Inc.; Rug Collection; jamrug.com. homeowners’ collection.
Blue wall paint Left in the Rain—The Valspar etsy.com/shop/SentimentalGoodsLtd. PAGE 76–77 (Bath): Sconces—Circa PAGE 85 (Master bedroom): Chandelier,
Corp.; valsparpaint.com [P]. Artwork, side Lighting; circalighting.com. Vanities, desk— sconces—Cyan Design; cyan.design.
table, bed, desk, chair, rug—homeowners’ CHARACTER Restoration Hardware; rh.com. Chandelier— Bed—Thomasville; thomasville.com. Duvet,
collection. IN THE MAKING Dispela Antiques; dispelaantiques.com. coverlet, Euro shams, pillows—Terry
PAGES 70–77 Roman shade, window treatment, chair— Parker’s Heirloom Iron Bed Company;
HOT COLLECTIBLES Interior designer: Michelle Niday, Michelle Heaven Upholstery & Window Treatment; heirloomironbed.com. Chest Lexington
PAGES 60–69 Niday Interiors, 1855 Industrial St., Loft 412, heavenupholsteryandwindowtreatment.com. Twilight Bay Devereaux 6 Drawer
Professionals quoted in story, listed in Los Angeles, CA 90021; 323/819-4480; Throw blanket—BOBO Intriguing Objects Dresser—DirectBuy; directbuy.com.
alphabetical order: michellenidayinteriors.com. LLC; bobointriguingobjects.com. Side Chair—Zentique Inc.; zentique.com. Rug—
Show owner: Dave Bradley, Corn Country Builder: Corinthian Young, Snow Lion table—Noir; noirfurniturela.com. Floor tile— Scott Antique Market; scottantiquemarket
Antiques and Walnut Antique Show, Walnut, Construction, 1855 Industrial St., Loft 412, Southland Stone USA Inc.; southlandstone. .com. Curtains, beige pillows custom—
Iowa; 712/784-3992; facebook.com, search: Los Angeles, CA 90021; 310/283-8109. com. Stool vintage—homeowner’s collection. homeowners’ collection.
Fans of Walnut, Iowa’s “Antique City”. PAGE 85 (Master bath): Cabinetry paint
Store owner: Cyndi Garofalo, Goat Hill Fair, PAGE 70 (Chaise): Chaise lounge—HD SIMPLE GOODNESS White Dove OC-17—Benjamin Moore &
1483 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125; Buttercup; hdbuttercup.com. Lamp—BOBO PAGES 78–85 Co.; benjaminmoore.com [P]. Sconces Wilcox
408/221-5054; goathillfair.com. Intriguing Objects LLC; bobointriguingobjects Architect: Tim Bryan, Bryan Residential Globe—Lamps Plus Inc.; lampsplus.com.
Show owner and operator: David Lamberto, .com. Planning Co., 815 Mayfield Rd., Milton, GA Countertops Avenza Honed Marble—Atlanta
Hertan’s Antique Shows, 6 Mill Lane Rd., PAGE 71 (Living room): Vintage sign, 30009; 770/951-8600; bryanplans.com. Kitchen Refinishers Inc.; atlanta-kitchens
Rte. 20, Brimfield, MA 01010; 413/626- blue pillow—Big Daddy’s Antiques Inc.; Interior designer: Lauren Harris, Lauren .com. Vanity hardware Amerock Knobs
0927; hertansbrimfield.com. bdantiques.com. Lamps—Circa Lighting; Harris Interiors, Milton, Georgia; 404/274- BP1586WID—DirectBuy; directbuy.com.
Store owner: Kim Leggett, City Farmhouse, circalighting.com. Sofas—Heaven 1223; instagram.com/laurenharrisinteriors. Hutch—Outrageous Interiors;
230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN 37064; Upholstery & Window Treatment; Builder: Paul English, English Builders outrageousinteriors.com. Chair Camel Back
615/268-0216; cityfarmhousefranklin.com. heavenupholsteryandwindowtreatment.com. Inc., Milton, Georgia; 770/480-4041; Parsons in Burlap Slipcover—Ballard Designs
Store owner: Marilynn Nelson, Gatherings, Side table, throw blanket—BOBO Intriguing englishbuildersinc.com. Inc.; ballarddesigns.com. Floor tile Vena

Purezza—Builders Floor Covering & Tile; anniesloan.com [P]. Gold tray, white dish, PAGES 104–105 (Living room): Cabinet— Hooks—Restoration Hardware; rh.com.
getnewfloorstoday.com. Chandelier vintage, basket—Target; target.com. Throw blanket— English Pine Co.; 214/349-9963. Lamp— Towels, bench—HomeGoods; homegoods
window shades custom—homeowners’ HomeGoods; homegoods.com. Pencil Aidan Gray Home Inc.; aidangrayhome.com. .com. Mirror above sink custom, tub—
collection. holder—vintage. Plant basket—Target; target.com. Coffee homeowners’ collection.
PAGE 93: Artwork, frame—The table—Summer House Lifestyle LLC;
CREAM OF THE CROP Great Midwest Antique Mall; summerhouselifestyle.com. Tray on coffee table READY, SET
PAGES 86–93 greatmidwestantiquemall.com. Pendant light —HomeGoods; homegoods.com. Armchairs— MAKEOVER
PAGE 86: Butter churner—The kit—The Home Depot; homedepot.com. Milk Beau Interiors; beauhomeinteriors.com. Throw PAGES 110–115
Great Midwest Antique Mall; can—eBay Inc.; ebay.com. Wood tray, vase, blanket—Peacock Alley; peacockalley.com. PAGE 110: Outdoor lights—Menard Inc.;
greatmidwestantiquemall.com. Vase, wooden ironstone dish, clock—vintage. Sofa, gray-and-white pillows custom— menards.com. Spoons—Found Things;
container with lid, books—vintage. Quatrine Furniture; quatrine.com. Pouf foundthingsdsm.com.
PAGE 87: Wood shaker rake—The PLAYING WITH COLOR ottoman—Gray Living; 972/542-0033. PAGE 111: Folding chairs—The Picker
Great Midwest Antique Mall; PAGES 94–101 Rug—Dash & Albert; annieselke.com. Knows; thepickerknows.com. Wooden vase, tin
greatmidwestantiquemall.com. Gray purse, Interior designer: Suzanne Caldwell, French chair, beige English flag pillow container on stool—The Magnolia Market;
scarf—Target; target.com. Brown purse, Design House, 180 Main St., custom—homeowners’ collection. magnolia.com. Rug—Cost Plus World Market;
belt—vintage. Southampton, NY 11968; 631/283-0111; PAGE 106 (Kitchen): Cabinetry paint worldmarket.com.
PAGE 88: Wall paint Cornforth White No. designhouseofthehamptons.com. Silver Lake 1598, shelving paint White PAGE 112: Light bulb—Menard Inc.;
228—Farrow & Ball; us.farrow-ball.com [P]. Dove OC-17—Benjamin Moore & Co.; menards.com. Gold seed pod—Anthropologie;
Horse harness vintage—The Great Midwest PAGES 95–97 (Dining room): Ceiling benjaminmoore.com [P]. Pendant light—Gray anthropologie.com. Flask—The Picker Knows;
Antique Mall; greatmidwestantiquemall.com. light—Fortuny; fortuny.com. Table—Knoll Living; 972/542-0033. Stools—Wisteria; thepickerknows.com.
Forest print—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/shop/ Inc.; knoll.com. Chairs—eBay Inc.; ebay.com. wisteria.com. Stools fabric—Schumacher and PAGE 113: Frames—Target; target.com.
AgiPhotoGallery. Tree print—Etsy Inc.; Curtains Brigitte Singh—Aleta Ltd. Studio; Co.; fschumacher.com. Lamp—Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.;
etsy.com/shop/VisualMonochromeArt. Barn aletaonline.com. Lamps, mirror, hutch, plates, PAGE 107 (Master bedroom): Wall schoolhouseelectric.com. Pillow—HomeGoods;
print—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/shop/AmeliyArt. silverware—homeowners’ collection. paint Wickham Gray HC-171—Benjamin homegoods.com. Throw blanket—Boxwoods
Dock with boat print—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/ PAGE 98 (TV room): Sofa, Moore & Co.; benjaminmoore.com [P]. Fine Furnishings; boxwoodsfurnishings.com.
shop/Artworks4Me. Frames, candle holder— ottoman custom—Design House; Chandelier, bench—Aidan Gray Home Inc.; Wicker basket—The Container Store;
Target; target.com. Pillows—McGee & Co.; designhouseofthehamptons.com. aidangrayhome.com. Bed—Pier 1 Imports; containerstore.com. Rug—Dash & Albert;
mcgeeandco.com. Clear vase with stems— PAGE 99 (Kitchen): Sconces Arne pier1.com. White coverlet, white Euro shams annieselke.com. Wooden box—vintage.
Jo-Ann Stores LLC; joann.com. Books, round Jacobson—Hive; hivemodern.com. Artwork, Pine Cone Hill—My Favorite Room by KBM PAGE 114: Artwork—West Elm; westelm
wood box—HomeGoods; homegoods.com. rug—homeowners’ collection. Designs; myfavoriteroombykbm.com. Pillows— .com. Throw blanket, pillows—Target; target
Rectangular wood box—vintage. PAGE 100 (Backyard hideaway): Daybed Mary Cates and Co.; marycatesandco.com. .com. Shoes—Zappos.com Inc.; zappos.com.
PAGE 89: Bar cart—AllModern; allmodern —West Elm; westelm.com. Blue pillows— Gray throw blanket—Crate and Barrel; Ottoman legs—The Home Depot;
.com. Glasses, decanters—The Great Midwest Target; target.com. Side table—homeowners’ crateandbarrel.com. Bed skirt—Pottery homedepot.com. Rug—Dash & Albert;
Antique Mall; greatmidwestantiquemall.com. collection. Barn; potterybarn.com. Bedside tables— annieselke.com.
Cutting boards, rolling pin, vase—vintage. PAGE 101 (Bedroom): Bed—West Elm; Wisteria; wisteria.com. Lamps—Target; PAGE 115: Towel, blue vase—Anthropologie;
PAGE 90: Ice tongs—The Great Midwest westelm.com. Bedside table—homeowners’ target.com. Rug—The Southern Loom LLC; anthropologie.com. Stool, thermos,
Antique Mall; greatmidwestantiquemall.com. collection. thesouthernloom.com. canisters, tin casserole dish—Found Things;
Towel—Target; target.com. Marble footed PAGE 108 (Guest bedroom): Mirrors— foundthingsdsm.com. Wire baskets—The
tray—HomeGoods; homegoods.com. THIS GOES WITH THAT Wisteria; wisteria.com. Lamp, coral stools— Magnolia Market; magnolia.com. Rug—Dash
Galvanized pot—Michaels Stores; michaels PAGES 102–109 Target; target.com. Bedding—Mary Cates and & Albert; annieselke.com.
.com. Terra-cotta pot, plate on wall, dish with Interior designer: Tracy Frye, Drake + Frye Co.; marycatesandco.com. Gray-and-white
lemons—vintage. Home, McKinney, Texas; 214/883-7878, pillow shams John Robshaw—ABC Carpet GOT GAME?
PAGE 91: Grain sifter—Etsy Inc.; etsy 214/457-5554; drakefryehome.com. & Home; abchome.com. White quilts, bed PAGE 120
.com/shop/AtelierDeLaChoisille. Jars—The skirts—Garnet Hill; garnethill.com. Throw Chinese checkers, electronic football—
Container Store; containerstore.com. White Wall paint throughout Simply White OC-117, blankets—Anthropologie; anthropologie.com. The Brass Armadillo; brassarmadillo.com.
planter, soap dish, white washcloths— trim throughout White Dove OC-17— Rug —Beau Interiors; beauhomeinteriors.com. Pinball game—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/shop/
HomeGoods; homegoods.com. Soap—eBay Benjamin Moore & Co.; benjaminmoore Beds vintage—homeowners’ collection. OnceInUA. Bingo game Tucket Toy Corp
Inc.; ebay.com. .com [P]. PAGE 109 (Master bath): Cabinetry paint vintage—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/shop/Duckwells.
Brass planter, small basket—vintage. White Dove OC-17—Benjamin Moore & Ring toss gameboard—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/
PAGE 92: Mirror—Etsy Inc.; etsy.com/ PAGE 103 (Dining room): Chandelier, Co.; benjaminmoore.com [P]. Mirror paint shop/ItsYourCountry. Desk Zinnia in Walnut
shop/LayOfTheLandDecor. Flour sack—Etsy host chairs—Aidan Gray Home Inc.; Light French Gray SW 0055—The Sherwin- DSK9000A—Safavieh LLC; safavieh.com.
Inc.; etsy.com/shop/BonneHeuresMesdames. aidangrayhome.com. Shade fabric—Fabric Williams Co.; sherwin-williams.com [P]. Mirror Desk lamp Better Homes & Gardens—
Dresser—Craigslist; craigslist.org. Knobs— Factory; 972/720-1400. Table, pine chairs, above bathtub—Wisteria; wisteria.com. Walmart; walmart.com. Faux fur on chair—
The Home Depot; homedepot.com. Knobs painted chairs, buffet—English Pine Co.; Tub fixtures, shower fixtures—Signature Hobby Lobby; hobbylobby.com. Rug—Cost
paint Pure—Annie Sloan Interiors Ltd.; 214/349-9963. Rug—Surya Inc.; surya.com. Hardware; signaturehardware.com. Plus World Market; worldmarket.com.

writer & producer MOLLY REID SINNETT
photographer MARTY BALDWIN
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ot me?
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vintage board games as fun to look at as they are to play. Search
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BUILD IT IN “When I see something

SWAP OUT FIXTURES Old

BRING ON THE WOOD “I love all old

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ADD CEILING BEAMS White-

SKIRT THE ISSUE Fabric panels

OPPOSITE The attic space is new, but Andy encouraged his

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OPPOSITE The original parsonage is now one large

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