Intentional Vintage Home Decor: Goodbye Hodge-Podge in 3 Steps
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- Whether you are new to vintage shopping or have been doing this for a while, these tips will help guide you to creating a cohesive look and feel in your home.
I believe there is an art to buying vintage, antique and thrifted-actually shopping for decor and furniture items in general. It requires a trained eye in order to stay true to your vision.
Here are my tips, how you can do it (and avoid a lot of wasted time and money like me), plus examples from my home in the country and my recent vintage purchases.
Here is the link ho the Etsy shop with the beautiful herbariums: www.etsy.com/shop/InhabitStyle (He’s about to release a new collection any day now).
Hope you’ve had a great week!! Sending you so much love from NYC.
XOCD
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ABOUT ME:
Hey I'm Christina DiStefano! I am sort of a jack-of-all-trades: artist, sales director for a top NYC real estate development company, certified life coach, yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner, artist (I'm a painter), businesswoman--and now I'm taking on Interior Design via a certification (I'm starting an Interior Design firm in 2024 lovingly called Casa Serenità Interiors). Oh and did I mention I'm leading the renovation of our country home (inside and out)?!
I believe that home is a sacred place that we nurture, and in return, it nurtures us. That being said, my design process is focused on creating a sanctuary, a place of serenity that truly feels like home.
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I like how you changed the lion's story to a positive one. "He is healing at Casa Serenita." Well of course he is! My first adjective for our new home is "youthful." We are older but I wanted my home to look like younger people live in it. I recently had my landscaper drop by for something and his fiancé was waiting for him in his truck. He said how much they both liked the house from the outside, so I invited both of them in and gave them a tour. They loved it. So I hit my mark on the "youthful" vibe. The rest of the adjectives are cheerful, cozy, Scandi (is that an adjective?) and uncomplicated.
It sounds lovely Shiryone! I think Scandi is now an adjective--yes for sure. I knew immediately what you were referring to. I feel like the old we get, the younger we become--well if we're lucky anyway and it seems that you are! I'm 50 (as of last October) and I feel more like myself than ever before. When I was younger I was too serious so it's good to tap into our younger selves--that side of us never goes away. Okay I'm rambling here but loved what you shared. I hope I get to see pics someday!
@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio TY so much for the rambling...love it! And gee whiz, you don't look anywhere near 50. I thought you were maybe in your late 30's. You have great genes, and whatever else you're doing is working. I'll try to send you pics one day when I'm ready. Love to NY from TN.
@@Shiryone Aww thanks babe--needed that! It's not always easy seeing myself on videos--it takes some getting used too--especially because I don't like to wear a lot of makeup! And yes, when you are ready I'd love to see. Sending love right backatcha!
I’ve heard of using three adjectives to describe personal style. Never thought to apply adjectives to my home style. Brilliant!
Thank you! Haha I need to apply this to my clothing style. So we will both do a switch (you'll apply it to home style and I'll apply it to personal style) and see how it goes. Keep me posted Tobey!
I need to rewatch this.. actually most of your videos.. and take notes. Thank you for educating and giving real applicable steps and procedures! Everything I need! I’m still processing several pieces of advice!
Yeah!!! SO glad it was helpful!
So inspiring, I’m 68, the story of my home is; The Final Chapter. Everything out there in the decorating world is opposite, I don’t need a santuary, my world is already is grey, brown and beige. You have inspired me to write my adjectives; spontaneous, joy, movement; garden inspired, earthy, connected; welcoming, kids, animals, smells, food and; easy, low maintenance, storable.
I love design, but I’m beyond having a home that looks staged and meets the needs of people who are in a different stage of life. Thank you, your decorating channel is different, stay true to your unique mission. It is definitely about application, and not about what’s trending for 2024, I ❤️ that!
Hi Jennifer--yes 100% about application indeed. There's not a one size fits all homes. We are all unique and different and that's what is so beautiful about us, and about our homes. My heart if full reading your home adjectives--so lovely. It's like your home is a big, warm, welcoming hug. That is special! Thank you for being here and sharing your story with me/us. Oh, and I will stay true to my mission!
I thought I recognised your second lion. I saw it on my trip to Lucerne in Switzerland. It's the Lion Monument, which is carved into the cliff-side in a park in the centre of the city. Gorgeous and powerful. Also, I'm trying to pare down my obsession with buying cute second-hand picture frames, but it's addictive. I can immerse myself for hours by framing various old photos, pages from old art books or prints I get made. Now that I have most of the furniture I need, I change things up with a moving feast of art. Talk about at-home art curation - I've got a new exhibition two or three times a year! ha ha
Thank you Joanna for the background. Knowing this, I find it interesting and a little synchronistic that the monument is in Switzerland. My great, great grandparents immigrated to the US from Switzerland in the late 1800s--so a nice little connection there.
Also YES on your curatorial adventures! I love that you too have a thing for old picture frames (we're not alone). We sounds so much alike. I also love to take prints from old art books. I recently found an amazing collection on ebay that Jerry wants to take pages from to frame. Oh my gosh I just realized I forgot about those for the video lol! Anyhooo love your ideas babe! xoxoxocd
@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio That’s amazing about you being drawn to that Swiss lion and your Swiss background, Christina. The universe is always at play! Also, we were born under almost the same stars (from your MTM video, it seems we were born about a fortnight apart) so it’s little wonder we have SO much in common (I won’t even go into it - but it’s a lot). Still, I am learning from you, for sure. Cheering you on from the other side of the world! Joanna xx
@@MyGoldendoodleDiary Oh wow! Yes Joanna, the Universe is definitely at play ❤️ and how lovely were that close!! Ahhh so then are you Libra or Virgo? Both are great!
@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio I'm a Libra too (late October, born in Europe) xx
@@MyGoldendoodleDiary Ohmygosh!!! I love it!!! You’ve got that Libra sweetness! I see it with your pups!!!
Such good advice, it took me a long time to learn that lesson myself. I thought, if you really love it, you can make it work. Not always true. Plus, your architecture has to support it. You can’t create a mid-century style in a lake cottage home. Your pot has a boho vibe, so it may be a challenge to incorporate it into your design story. It takes real artistic talent to marry things together. Your first lion is the NYC Library lion, the other is the Lucern lion, the mark is where a spear went into his side. I love nature botanicals too. Recently I tore apart a book , the hidden beauty of seeds and fruits to make an art group.
Yes! I thought I recognized the Lion from the library! Thank you for letting me know and also for the Lucern Lion. It depends on the book, but I have also used a books contents for framing, especially old art books.
Totally agree about the importance of naming your house. We do the same. Ever since I lived in San Diego and saw a house with the name "Shangri-la," I've wanted my own Shangri-la! We have found that the names we pick that have any type of sophistication, never stick for us. It's the weird nickname that comes from some ludicrous moment that does. For example, my husband and I helped my MIL revive and rebuild a 1950's farmhouse on 80 acres, that had been used and abused by it's former owner. There were many moments of tears from all of us, like finding a bowl of water with some random pantyhose soaking in it under the sink. Rats under the cast iron bathtub. A moldy bathroom walk in closet that took hundreds of hours of ozonation to remedy. In one of these stressful moments, in an attempt to sarcastically say "This charming farmhouse," my MIL said, "this farming charmhouse." And it's name, "The Farming Charmhouse" was born! I wanted to name our coastal Florida 1960's modest house something cool and sexy but my husband came up with this bizarre phonetical acronym based on our street and town name and sadly, it stuck! And even sadder, it's perfect! Haha
WHAT an amazing and fun story. You had me laughing out loud and not just LOL 😂 Wow you all got put through the wringer with that house but you did it.
Bowl of water with pantyhose yuck 😝
And this “farming charmhouse.” You are gifted at story telling, luv. This had me crying with laughter. Thank you!
@Christina_DiStefano I'm so glad, haha! 😃 We laughed and cried a lot during that ordeal, but it turned out great. She loves it. She's 70 years old and said that it's the first place she's ever owned, where she had total freedom to decorate how she liked. We plan on getting her a metal sign to mount by the front door that says, "The Farming Charmhouse Established 2021" (the year she bought it). Btw, she has 2 horses, 3 donkeys, and now plans on getting cattle. She's living out her cowgirl fantasy! 😄
I love it!! You must get that sign. So good!!
I love it!! You must get that sign. So good!!
2:35: Creativity, natural, soothing, nourishing and entertaining
3:36-3:42: I stopped by our Children's Hospital thrift store this week and found a piece of framed art. I just wanted a frame similar to my favorite wood-framed mirror. I am one step closer to framing one of my photos, A homework assignment you gave us in a previous vlog.
Yes I remember! Oh that's so good babe. I'm happy to read about your creativity and just simply having fun with the process. These are moments in our lives to cherish! Thank you for sharing this with me :D xoxocd
Great vintage finds - particularly the herbarium specimens! And you seem to be an adorable person with the way you view your recovering lion and making a time capsule for future you. Delightful vibes all around!
Awww you are sweet. Thank you so much Marti.
PS The lion is recovering nicely 😉
Fantastic! Loved every minute of it! Your videos should be watched more than once.....so much to learn. For me the best part is the integration/integrity you bring to the elements of creating a space that we may know about but haven't pulled together. Synthesis might be a better word....I love the idea of starting with the feelings/descriptors/story of the space you want to create. Thank you for sharing!
Aww thank you Carol 😘 you are the sweetest! I’m so happy you get inspiration from these videos AND want to watch them again ❤️ Let me know if the method works for you. Thank you for being here babe!
Your wooden lion looks like the Lion of Lucerne. I would have adopted him as well. Beautiful!
He is!! Joanna, another subscriber mentioned this too! I looked it up and sure enough-he is just that. My grandfather’s family is from Switzerland and so it’s somehow meant to be 🤍
I LOVE how you designed the mantel
Thank you CD! I appreciate you noticing and saying that. I like it too :D
TY! Another great video! The duck tho! Incredibly beautiful, like a black swan.
Awww I love Mrs. Mahogany Duck. She has a prominent place right on the coffee table for all eyes to see 🤍
When I went on the comments section, it indicated you are inPound Ridge? If you are, my favorite thrift store in your area is the Ridgefield Thrift shop. It has amazing, inexpensive finds. Unfortunately I have moved out of the area, but they do have an online auction site that is fun too. I love your videos. Thank you for sharing your experience and your finds!
Oh my gosh Barbara--thank you for letting me know about the Ridgefield Thrift shop! I'm going to make time to visit it next weekend. Yeah! Also, I'll check into the online auctions too.
Thank you for spending time here on the channel. I hope to continue to inspire you, luv! xoxocd
Another great content video...thank you. I now recognize the process that I followed intuitively BUT your excellent description and steps have excellerated it so...thanks again 😅😊😊
Glad it was helpful! Yes, I think these steps are nothing new per se, but actually articulating them and narrowing them down is what's helped me get to where I am. I am interested in so many things but this keeps me focused on the big picture indeed.
I love the note to my future self. What a treasure. 💜. I think my favorite is the gray and white unique bowl, the thinkers on the toilet (love the humor in that if you see it), and always love St. Francis! All of your finds are so interesting and stand out. Though I do love the mahogany duck too, what a beauty!
Ha! Yes I love it-you get it 😂 Isn’t the little note fun? I used to do things like that as a child so it’s nice to bring some of that playfulness into the decor. So happy you liked everything and hope it inspired you 😘
That’s some beautiful finds you have. I love curated looks. I look totally African American and is a mix of all kinds of French creole. And I want my place to look like a cute little French country cottage but with sprinkles of Parisian as well. Like you say it’s not a style all the things I just said. I’m pretty sure I’ll get it together once I write it all down. Thank you again for taking the time to share this information. Have a blessed weekend darling
Wonderful Markell. Your "style/not style" sounds lovely. I like the way you describe it and I'm certain you will pull it all together. Keep me posted!
@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio you’re welcome darling lol that was very funny how I described it even when it’s not a style. But your idea is fabulous about writing it all down how we want our place to tell a story. I don’t know my African ancestors I only knew my French ones and go by the way I felt being in the country in Louisiana of how it felt going into my great grandmother’s house and her style. I can only describe it as rustic with the woods but she was a lady of glam as well. So however she was my grandmother was the same way as well . My mom is more on the French country side whereas her mom and grandmother was French country with sprinkles of Parisian. Ok I think I’ve talked way to much im pretty sure your ears are on fire lol. Have a blessed day week my darling. Merci Beaucoup for sharing and au revoir. I will keep you posted.
Another beautiful episode. Thank you for this. I love your herbariums...and your lions :). Nevertheless, it was wonderful to get a glimpse into your process for vintage shopping. Agreed- that it takes some time to find the right rhythm in these things. Like you, before- I was swept away with a love for an individual piece- that after a while, you realise you have collected much in your space, but somehow the pieces don't quite work well together- too disjointed. However, now, *finally*, after years of exploration I can say that I have adapted as well, or at least improved. Visualizing my space, and going for flow and connection between pieces- as they come together in my space, in my story and my particular design vision. Now, pieces sing to me in a much clearer way!
I love it! Singing heart pieces are what it’s all about. I love that feeling of simply sitting in the living room feeling pleased about it.
Love this so much. Another educational, relatable and entertaining video. So glad the algorithms bought you my way! PS...I also talk to my things like that. Hahaha xx
Ha! So I’m not alone 🥰 Also thank you! I’m very happy you’re here and inspired!
Love your creativity and your process. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm learning so much from you!
Wonderful Teri!!! PS I love your puppy profile pic. So cute!!!
Such beautiful treasures you found! Love the herbariums! I appreciate the helpful pointers!!! Thank you Christina!
Thank you Nicole 🤗 always enjoy seeing you here! Aren’t the herbariums lovely?! So happy about those!
Great finds!!!! And beautifully styled. Thanks for the video.
You’re so welcome! I’m happy you enjoyed it 🤗
Thank you so much Chica!, great points, so helpful. Grazie mille, Bacio
Prego Bella!!!! 😘
Wow this was a fantastic video! Thank you!
You’re very welcome!!!
Very useful video. I notice that developing a discerning eye is connected with visualizing what your space needs. They are more difficult than I thought before and it takes practice. You put them in the context of a homestory, with adjectives, what gives it a frame and reference points. That is very helpful. I realize that I look at my place that way intuïtively, as I consider buying something for my home. I have these reference points, that I also test with images I see and am being drawn to, which helps getting more and more conscious of my homestory. The challenge for me is not to develop a themed home. But in my journey I experience that the more authentic my choices are, the more personal my space becomes. Within a kind of frame, but not stifling. With room for growth and movement into the path your life goes. (I hope my English is well enough that you can understand what I mean).
Grady you write such beautiful and thoughtful comments 🤍
I like where you say, “The more authentic my choices are, the more personal my space becomes.” This really spoke to me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, lovely!
PS Your English is excellent 🤗
This will help me shop! Im terrible at finding things in thrift stores or home stores. Choosing adjectives and a story is a great idea for us eclectics!
Yeah! Yes, I feel you on being eclectic. It can be a challenge where there are so many beautiful, exciting things out there. I'm excited to hear how it turns out, if these tips help. I have vast taste and so this really helped me stay true to the vision we have for our home. Keep me posted!!!
Love it!
Aww thank you Donna! xoxoxo
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Thank you so much!! I’m happy you’re here and hope to keep you inspired 🥰
That little chip,,, miss duck HAS hurt somebody 😭😭😭
Maybe it was self defense????
FYI The plant names of the herbarium specimens are in Latin. (Genus species)
Yes! I can see that now. Thank you for letting me know.
I bet they don’t teach the concept of manifesting in creative disciplines, but maybe they should!
I would have taken that class!!! 👏
9:26-9:28: I would love to see how you navigate having Michaels frame a photo
Haha yes well we will see. We didn't make it this weekend but will do so next week. I usually use someone here in NYC but out in the country there aren't many options. Hope it goes okay! I have a very specific vision for these and so we shall see... stay tuned and wish me luck!
@@ChristinaDiStefanoStudio Thank you so much!
xoxoxoxoxocd
Another great video! You have found unique and beautiful pieces to curate into your home. Loved the lion reframe on healing. Also your sweet sentiments about each animal sculpture; lovely to see how you much you care for each item. Xo
@@karenh.9180 Yes I really do!!! It’s the child inside of me I guess 🥰
I wonder if that injured lion is Aslan from Narnia.
Awwwww 🦁❤️ maybe…
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Thank you!!! ;)
...The issue thst I discovered with a few " Vintage Sites "... QUITE Overpriced . I'm in my 60s and have adored Vintage since I was a Teenager... and have been Thrufting for that long as well. ..;
" Vintage " is. N o t the same as " Antique "... granted, there are some Vintage items that are quite valuable... however, the Greed so prevelant today is unwarranted and many who live Vintage do not have the amount of $$$$ that some of these Sites are asking. ..I find it to be disturbing, to be honest. I have purchased a lot of Vintage clothing/ objects/ furniture... and have. N e v e r seen the amounts these Sites are charging.
I loved the Lion Story , I was thinking to myself..." that is something I would say, about Mr. Lion "...
Thank you for a well thought out Video and your reference to Infinite Spirit and the Universe...It is important to know that part of the Equation. ✨️💫💜
Your welcome! There is definitely a high value on vintage and antique items with more people now (versus in the past and therefore the price has gone up. My suggestion with these sites is first and foremost, to help train the eye on what someone may like and then they can go out to find it elsewhere. This is a big part on shopping second hand and keeping the look cohesive. When we don't have a look or a feeling to move toward, then we end up jumping on too many varied things.
Shame on you, lol, as a New Yorker, I would expect you to instantly recognize the lion bookend as a replica of the 2 outside the main NY Public Library on 5th Avenue :)
😂GUILTY!! There was a strange familiarity…like we’ve met before.
Sadly, 2010 was the last time I’ve been to that library. I’m a downtown kind of person and there are far too many people roaming around that area; however point taken, that’s not an excuse!