chippy metal love.

I got a NapaStyle magazine in the mail the other day and I almost tossed it out. I am not sure how they all find me, but we are on gift-y magazine overload - the trinkety kind of magazines. I assumed this one might be similar (I've never seen it before). Fortunately I flipped through it on the way to the recycle bin.

There is some serious vintage metal/industrial love in this magazine.

I tend to get great inspiration from lovely old chippy things and I expect that many of you do too. Enjoy my favorite picks!

Vintage Galvanized Box - each is different. { link }

Vintage French Oyster Basket - the real deal mid 30's. { link }

Torrione Basket Stand - I really want to
make a space for this one somewhere
in my house... { link }

Quindici Metal Cabinet - swoon !! { link }

European Wash Basin - again, the real deal! { link }

Village Water Canister - mid 50's. { link }

Vintage Shepherd's Weight Doorstop { link }

Vintage Iron Grate - this would go on my wall, I would not be
scraping my boots on it! { link }

productive day for pics

Overcast skies are not always a bad thing! Although, we have not seen enough of summer and it is halfway gone! But clouds can make for great pictures.

I was going to write about something else today, but the light was so good! I took advantage of the opportunity and got out the camera. I usually use a lightbox, but nothing beats good natural light. Today I plucked a frame off of the dining room wall and used it as a backdrop. All of these pieces have a vintage element. (I might have to keep that love meter necklace).

I had a productive day!