Vintage Lighting with Industrial Style

Vintage, industrial style lighting has made a comeback! The beauty of these pieces is that you can mix them with all different types of decorating styles. Put in a modern space, they are a fantastic juxtaposition to sleek modern lines. Added to "Pottery Barn" style decor, they add character and to a industrial loft or farm house style they add a touch of authenticity.
The great news is, it is fairly easy to find old fixtures, replace any old or missing wiring with a lighting kit from your local hardware store and find reproduction bulbs online or at specialty lighting stores. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, like myself the cost for a beautiful light is fairly inexpensive. If you like the look of vintage lighting, but  want a new piece, there are beautiful reproductions from companies like Restoration Hardware.
I hope you enjoy looking at these beautiful fixtures as much as I do. If you are interested in this type of lighting and would like me to source a piece and wire it for you, let me know!


Vintage enamel light fixtures, ready to be
rewired and have a reproduction bulb added.


An old barn light, rewired with a reproduction
light bulb, simply beautiful.


This light fixture is from Restoration Hardware
and hangs above my kitchen table.


Vintage cage lights grouped together
make a statement!


A light I made from an old piece and sold
at my Etsy Shop. I love the patina on it!

British Inspired Finds

What is more vintage, shabby chic and fabulous than an English cottage? I've been inspired by the upcoming Olympics taking place in England and wanted to blog about British Cottage Style. My jump off point was a photograph of a little cottage with tons of charm (see below).



I imagined everything from what textiles would be found in the pillows and blankets in the house to what accessories might be sitting in the kitchen. With this in mind, I've created a list of vintage finds inspired by a cozy English cottage. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed discovering them.



Bedroom with light curtains, iron bed, vintage sconces,
and handmade quilts.

Vintage Chenille and grain sack pillows on all the beds.

Old tin tile as wall art.

Old ironstone plates in the dining room.

Cottage kitchen, bright and cheery with painted floors
and fresh cut flowers!

Tea and crumpets served in front of the fireplace.

Old watering can with flowers from the garden.

Cozy living room layered with different patterns.

Sangria in Mason Jars

The best sangria receipts are often the simplest. I was at a party last night with the best sangria! The secret? Fresh ingredients and an inexpensive red jug wine.

Slice up oranges, apple, peaches (add lime or lemon if you like)
Scoop in a fair amount of ice.
Add 5-10oz of sugar
Pour a jug of red wine over the fruit to mix the flavors and get it chilled.
Add some cinnamon like the Spanish do for authentic flavor.
Pour a bottle of 7 Up in
Stir and enjoy and be sure to leave a spoon near by so people can scoop the fruit into their glasses!

Add a vintage chic flare and serve in mason jars with or without lids and straws, instead of wine glasses!