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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Phyllis Hoffman DePiano EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Cindy Smith Cooper MANAGING EDITOR Katie Ellis ASSOCIATE EDITOR Bethany Adams SENIOR PROJECT EDITOR Anna Hartzog PROJECT EDITORS Barbara McCarthy, Lauren Gentry Walker SENIOR COPY EDITOR Rhon
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Depression Glass
Depression glass became very popular with collectors in the 1960s. The machine-produced glass was first made in the Ohio River Valley in the 1920s and 1930s and was not particularly a high-quality glass. But it was often free. It was during the Depre
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A Kitchen Classic
From the classic clear originals to the colorfully patterned mid-century mod collections to the now ubiquitous glass measuring cups, Pyrex has been the choice of chefs and home cooks alike for more than 100 years. Interestingly enough, the story of P
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The Biscuit Tin
English biscuit maker Joseph Huntley had the advantage of owning a shop located across the street from a regular stop of the stagecoach line where passengers were ready customers. Traveling by stagecoach in the 1800s in England was rough enough for p
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Designer’s Kitchen
After design duo Robbie and Angie Cook moved into their Nashville cottage, they spent the next 12 years working together to create a home that perfectly suited their stylish vintage tastes. What began as a small galley kitchen has since been reimagin
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Collected & Curated
When Myron and Teresa Palmer found their own slice of Tennessee heaven in the form of Smyrna’s Bloomsbury Farm, they thoughtfully made plans to build their dream home on the land. While they waited for their home to be built, the couple converted the
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Treasured Antiques
Pat Camp has always felt a pull toward the past. As an art history major in college and in the decades following, she spent time immersed in the world of antiques and old houses, gradually building a base of expertise through a combination of osmosis
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Texas Cottage Charm
Janet and Richard Schmidt decided to move back to La Grange, Texas, where Richard grew up because that’s where they wanted to raise their children. They found a house not far from downtown, but Janet describes it as “all but falling down.” Richard as
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Vintage Inspired
Living on the bay, the porch is a place where friends and family gather, so Susan McGowin set out to create a porch with punch. She painted the wood a cool shade of white that offers the perfect backdrop for brilliant pops of color. According to Susa
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Mid-Century Makeover
What attracted homeowners Jessica Brinkmann and Rick Ramirez to their 1955 Cape Cod-style home was its cottage feel. “We live among McMansions,” says Jessica of the couple’s toney address in Bethesda, Maryland. “People buy here to tear down houses an
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A Rose by Any Other Name
Roses are one of the most popular, and perhaps the most famous variety of flower in the world. While scientists have found proof of their existence dating back 35 million years, exactly when they first began growing is unknown. Botanists are fairly c
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Iron & Wood
Initially a builder by trade, artisan Ben Smith took up welding as a hobby. Teaching himself to harness the flame of a torch, and tapping into the woodworking skills learned in over a decade of building homes, Ben quickly discovered a passion for cre
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Reclaimed Design
It all started with a doorknob. One evening, Angie and Robbie Cook were sitting around with friends, sipping wine and looking over a selection of vintage doorknobs for their “new old door.” Robbie picked up one knob, popped it on the wine bottle, and
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Salvaged & Renewed
John Tuggle’s enthusiasm for art began in Ms. Riley’s art class at a young age and eventually led him to Georgia Tech. From there he graduated with a degree in architecture and went on to practice as a commercial architect for 25 years. When he was r
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Stray Cats
What does finding a home for stray animals have to do with a vintage shop? It’s all about the rescue. Kim Padgett, owner of the Stray Cats vintage shop in Birmingham, Alabama, readily admits she has a soft spot for stray animals. She and husband Lee
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Resources
Antiques from Maison de France Antiques. Pages 25-34 Architectural design by Bobby McAlpine, McAlpine. Artwork by David Arms. Furnishings from Garden Variety Design. Produce from Bloomsbury Farm, Smyrna, Tennessee. For more information, visit Bloomsb

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