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The other day I went to Saver's not with any intention to buy, just browse...sure. I was with other people who were looking for Halloween Costumes but I already had my git-up. Anyway, as I was passing by the kitchen stuff, a 12-inch globe caught my eye. I paused, lifted it up and checked it out. I was drawn to the muted colors and the sturdy oiled bronze stand. Ten bucks, plus and extra 20% off because it had a yellow tag. hmmmm. One of the employees was commenting on how cool it was and started to become little protective off it, I claimed that I was buying it. I did!

I dusted it off and and started noticing that Russia was still USSR, Germany was one country, Iran was Persia, and no Israel. This was older that I thought. I looked up the company that made it, Replogle Globes. I started digging deeper. I learned that it was made in 1940! I looked at some antique shops and globes like mine were priced at $90! I was beginning to feel a little antique roadshow-ish with my purchase.

My ACTUALLY vintage globe looks quite nice in my bedroom and would look even better with a friend or two.

Here are some different rooms that have incorporated vintage globes into the decorating. I dig.

Image from katiedid

I don't really like this room's 'look' but I do like the globes tucked in here and there.

Image from Coastal Living

I love everything about this – all the globes from large to small, the different colors on each globe, the old map of the US...uuhhh!

Image from Terramia

I learned through my research that in the 1930's globes were produced with a black ocean. Now these globes are being reproduced and are resurfacing. Isn't it stunning? I want one!

Image from apartment#412


I hope you are inspired by the globe and it's endless wonder. Ooh and have a Happy Halloween.

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Longing for the South.

Life has started up again and I haven't been inspired thus my 2 month absence. Lame. Today brought a surprise, adventure, and inspiration. I received in the mail the October issue of Southern Living. Random. I asked my parents if they bought it for me as a gift, no. I still have no idea where it came from, maybe they started sending it to me and I'll eventually receive a bill in the mail. Anyhow, I am inspired and inclined to get up a move...or take a trip to the south tomorrow leaving my west. Hiking through the Appalachians, biscuits in small southern towns, and bungalow homes in Chattanooga with a healthy dose of southern comfort have drawn me to this part of America steeped in history and tradition.

I recommend checking out the issue, but I will share my favorite inspiration & southern delights. These are home decorating ideas I am going to try...

I love the idea of taking an old letter and scanning and enlarging it into a piece of art for your home. The framed envelope was addressed by the home owner, George Krauth's, great-grandmother to her uncle in 1917! I love how this isn't just some prefab 'art' from Target but a piece that tells a story and family history. I have some letters from my dad's side of the family that date back to the civil war, I think they would work perfectly.

Another delight was the use of maps as wallpaper. This image isn't from the October issue Of SL but it's a cool example just the same. Now this is a pretty popular home trend as of late but what this homeowner did was use vintage Chesapeak Bay maps. George has a love for the colonial port towns and also the mustard yellow color.

Other Resources:
Tchochkes
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