Mustaches & Men

I have always had a fascination for old pictures.  Most likely it started way back when I was around 13 years old.  My Mom lived in Gloversville, NY and one summer when I went to visit her she took me antiquing; and I bought my very first tin-type picture.  I fell in love with the colors of the picture, caramels, creams, and browns...they made the photo seem so deep.  The people in the photo seemed to look back at me with the intention to tell me their story...and since I didn't know what it was, I would imagine one up.  I would lean those pictures up against books on my shelves and use them in years to come as little decorations.  Sadly over time and many moves they were all lost....

Since I love Vintage items so much, I decided to incorporate them into my home style and even though it seems a bit odd to focus on a half bathroom, it still needs decorated, so I came up with the Mustaches & Men theme.  Here are a few images to explain...

Plans are to get 9 picture frames, paint them all black, keep a bit of the urban edge going, then put photos of men with wonderful facial hair, elaborate mutton chops, mustaches, etc.  I've been collecting old bottles and shaving items to add whimsical touches as well.  I am on the look out for just the right shelves and some other items, that is part of the fun of decorating isn't it?

It's amazing how you can look back to when you were just a young girl and see how something so random can influence you many years later.  Vintage decorating has been with me for a long time.

Hope you have a wonderul day...

Shell