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My History Fix

the Fun Side of History!

INTERIOR DESIGN

Interior design is a relatively new "thing," but people have always decorated and tried to improve the efficiency of their spaces. Me, I might just be a frustrated interior designer myself, so I’m fascinated by different styles, and the choices we make for our homes and workplaces.

29th Jan 2017RUSTIC FURNITURE

Categories: Home Life, Interior DesignTags: back to nature, furniture, rustic lifestyle, rusticity, twig furniture, victorian

RUSTIC FURNITURE

9th Jun 2016FORMICA: 5 FUN FACTS

Categories: Books on My Shelf, Interior DesignTags: 20th century design, bathroom, design, formica, kitchen, mid-century modern, plastics, Vintage

FORMICA: 5 FUN FACTS

7th Apr 2016ART DECO: MISTAKEN IDENTITY

Categories: Architecture, Interior DesignTags: 20th century design, Architecture, art, art deco, art moderne, art nouveau, design, fashion, industrial design, jewelry, streamline moderne

ART DECO: MISTAKEN IDENTITY

2nd Mar 2016WALLPAPER: SIGN OF THE TIMES

Categories: Home Life, Interior DesignTags: antique wallpaper, Interior Design, vintage decor, wallpaper

WALLPAPER: SIGN OF THE TIMES

24th Aug 2015WEEPING AT A HOUSE MUSEUM

Categories: Home Life, In & Around New England, Interior DesignTags: concord, house museum, Old Manse, Revolutionary War, This Place Matters

WEEPING AT A HOUSE MUSEUM

3rd Apr 2015SORRY HGTV…THESE ARE MY KIND OF BATHROOMS!

Categories: Interior DesignTags: 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, art deco, carrara glass, chrome, english revival, Interior Design, moraccan, tile, vintage bathroom, vintage interiors

SORRY HGTV…THESE ARE MY KIND OF BATHROOMS!

16th May 2014HOUSE OF TOMORROW: A MACHINE FOR LIVING

Categories: Architecture, Interior Design, Science & TechTags: 1933, Chicago, George Fred Keck, House of Tomorrow, mid-century modern, modernism, Worlds Fair

HOUSE OF TOMORROW: A MACHINE FOR LIVING

11th Apr 2014FLORENCE KNOLL & THE SHAPING OF AMERICAN INTERIORS

Categories: Interior DesignTags: florence knoll, Interior Design, knoll, mid-20th century, mid-century modern

FLORENCE KNOLL & THE SHAPING OF AMERICAN INTERIORS

17th Mar 2014WHAT A DIFFERENCE 150 YEARS MAKES: HIGH VICTORIAN IN RHODE ISLAND

Categories: Architecture, Home Life, Interior DesignTags: Architecture, Interior Design, Lippitt House, Material Culture, Stencil, Victorian Home

WHAT A DIFFERENCE 150 YEARS MAKES: HIGH VICTORIAN IN RHODE ISLAND

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Walking that tight rope forward! Wishing health, p Walking that tight rope forward! Wishing health, prosperity and peace to all in 2021! ✨ #vintage #newyearbaby #happynewyear #greetingcards
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 This is a small por Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 This is a small portion of my vintage Christmas collection. The tall gold angel is my childhood tree topper❤️ #vintage #vintagechristmas #christmas #elves #angels
Happy Thanksgiving! This sweet little pin was made Happy Thanksgiving! This sweet little pin was made by Hallmark c. 1976. I was happy to find it, as I had one as a child! It’s nestled in a bracelet made of dimes. Both can be found—along with many other treasures— @thoreaulyantiques in Concord, MA. #vintage #thanksgiving #jewelry
Boston’s South End, from a walk a few weeks back Boston’s South End, from a walk a few weeks back. #boston #architecture #masonry #cityphotography #southendboston
This sweet vase is one of my favorite finds— @th This sweet vase is one of my favorite finds— @thoreaulyantiques ❤️ #vintage #antique #vases #artdeco
My cat and her namesake.❤️❤️❤️ #cat #c My cat and her namesake.❤️❤️❤️ #cat #catsofinstagram #rosemaryclooney #bookstagram @mimi.clooney.trixie
HOW COOL IS THIS AD? ❤️❤️❤️ c. 1903 Li HOW COOL IS THIS AD? ❤️❤️❤️ c. 1903 Life Magazine.
#automotive #advertising #vintage #vintagecars #vintageadvertising #antique
Looking for some stability. Found this great ancho Looking for some stability. Found this great anchor knocker in Beacon Hill the other day. ❤️ #beaconhill #boston #anchor #architecture #frontdoor #decor
#blackouttuesday #blackouttuesday
Driving down an empty downtown Boston street today Driving down an empty downtown Boston street today, I took the opportunity to slam on the brakes, pull over and snap this gem in all its Deco glory!❤️ #artdeco #architecture #details #boston #design
Looking around at things with fresh eyes. I hope a Looking around at things with fresh eyes. I hope all is well with you! #books #bookstagram #antiques #artdeco #bookends #penguins #vintage #green #collection
Whenever I visit #newportri I have to see the #new Whenever I visit #newportri I have to see the #newporttower — what an amazing structure! #architecture #ancient #masonry #archeoastronomy #vibes ❤️
Happy 2020 to all!!! I am very much looking forwar Happy 2020 to all!!! I am very much looking forward to a new decade full of creativity, fulfillment and good health. This mosaic I made reminds me of being in Flow (as I was when making it) and I expect to feel more of that in the coming year and beyond. Best wishes and Happy New Year! 🎆 #2020 #happynewyear #freshstart #flow #mosaic #create #getitdone
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and that we I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and that we all make the most of the final days of 2019!🎄#christmas #christmastree #memories #holiday #vintageornaments #vintage
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