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One of my favorite styles of home decorating is the modern shabby chic style of decor. This style of decorating started in Great Britain predominantly in grand country houses.  Shabby chic decor has evolved since then due to influences from the Swedish and French decorating culture. Modern shabby chic is comprised of vintage and antique furniture (usually painted white), recycled old furniture and fabrics, particularly cotton and French linen with a feminine influence. Decorative items/accessories used in this style of decorating are vintage chandeliers, chenile bedspreads, patchwork quilts, floral printed tablecloths, old vases painted with roses and flea market finds such as jelly jars, milk jugs, and pie plates. To achieve the shabby chic look in your home is easy just follow these ideas: Bring in furniture pieces that are distressed but not damaged, good quality and preferably family heirlooms. Try painting or slipcovering your existing furniture a neutral color so the ...

Vintage décor reminds us of a simpler time when life was less hectic and our cell phones and other devices weren't attached to our hips.  Check out these vintage ideas and travel back in time:   Beautiful pink and white vintage bedroom           Vintage accessories add charm to any space     Vintage wallpaper, nightstand, clock and pillows fit beautifully in this bedroom   Photos Courtesy of Bing images   "I never think that sticking slavishly to one period is successful, a touch of nostalgia adds charm. One needs light and shade because if every piece is perfect the room becomes a museum and lifeless".                                                ...