This Old House: Home Sweet Home

I am finally moved into my new Minneapolis apartment near Lake of the Isles, and after a few weekends of treasure hunting, decorating, and organizing, I am pretty happy with the outcome. I am realizing that pretty much everything in my apartment has been found thrifting or antiquing, or I have inherited, and I am satisfied with that. It is far from modern, very vintage-inspired, and calms me down when I walk in the door. It is nice to feel like I have both feet firmly on the ground again.

My new farmhouse table, found antiquing in Linden Hills. It has two leaves that I can add in, and the sides have drop-leaves. I can see myself having this for years to come. I just need to find some more dark stained wooden chairs. Swoon*

I found this vintage handmade rug on Etsy, it is the perfect mix of masculine and feminine, with nature scenes and earth tones. I love how the colors are subdued.

This Old House: O Thrifted Christmas Tree

"O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
Forever true your colour.
Your boughs so green in summertime
Stay bravely green in wintertime.
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
Forever true your colour."

 Since I just moved to Portland this fall and I left my Christmas decoration tote in my parents' shed, I decided to go another route. A thrifted Christmas tree! I was amazed by how many handmade and vintage ornaments made it to the thrift store shelves this year. I even found a never-opened vintage set of white twinkle lights that still work. I purchased a little potted fir tree, then went to town decorating it with my thrifted collection of birds, balls, crocheted snowflakes, pinecones with ribbon, and lights. I found three gift boxes made out of vintage wrapping paper as well, I think I am going to try to whip out my origami skills and figure out how to make some of these. Such a cute gift wrapping option! I think it turned out quite lovely and adds a touch of holiday spirit to this old house.
-Twill