Tag Archives: Vintage Baths

Rustic Baths

November 28, 2014

Another version of rustic is country house informal. The space is traditional, the floor limestone with cabochon and the tub is a reproduction of an early 20th century model. This is somewhere between charming country and rustic.Slideshow

There are many elements that give a bath a ‘rustic’ composition. The first one that comes to mind is the use of Unlacquered Brassfittings with the worn and alluring appeal of a finish that shows its age gracefully. The warmth of yellow brass that is tinged with hints of green or brown delivers a soft and friendly patina.

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Jessica LaGrange Goes (Vintage) Hollywood

November 15, 2014

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Leslie Zemeckis, actor, filmmaker, author and burlesque authority, called Jessica LaGrange of Chicago out of the blue and asked her to come look at her apartment in a classic 1920s building on Lakeshore Drive. Leslie’s book, Behind the Burly Q, is about the history of burlesque in America, and she is familiar with the strippers, musicians and other members of the “burly circuit.” With this in mind, Jessica did not know quite what to expect.

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Barbara Hutton's Bath

November 12, 2014

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Occasionally, I come across a vintage bath that is so compelling I like to post a single image. In this bath for Barbara Hutton, I loved the choice of book matched marble with just the right amount of activity on the surface, the contrasting color scheme, the classical ornamentation on the soffit over the tub and the brass tub fittings. Great design choices never go out of style.

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A Visit to Barry Dixon's

November 21, 2010

The beautiful red sandstone Elway Hall built in 1907.Slideshow

Last Tuesday I had the wonderful experience of visiting Barry Dixon at his fabulous house, Elway Hall, built in 1907. It was a glorious sunny day, the air was clear, the views spectacular and the house a treasure tucked away in the Virginia hills. Barry and Michael are such gracious hosts.  We brought a not very exciting lunch, which they turned into a divine feast by serving it on beautiful brown Staffordshire platters and dishes, using linen napkins and antique silver.

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