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Friday, June 24, 2011

Botanicals and More

I love a beautiful vintage print, especially botanicals, for an earthy, aged feel.  It looks so sophisticated, and yet can be re-created using vintage posters for a great DIY for a similar, budget-friendly effect.  Here are a few inpiring high end examples:

Celerie Kemble
I love the dark background to ground these beautiful forms.



This is my favorite combo of the bunch...the black mouned botanicals against the grass cloth - WOW! 


Of course these aren't botanicals but along the same lines... 
These subtle prints add to the plantation feel of the room.

Here are a few of my favorite vintage botanicals, all found on eBay:




 

 I thought this was such a great idea (so bummed I don't have the source!). She cut out some vintage prints - in this case sea life - and then mounted them on dictionary paper for a great looking, unique background. 

You could also mount these on a chalky black background to get more of the look in the first couple of pictures...think I'm going to have to try that out!  When I do, I'll post pics...:)

What do you think of vintage prints like these?
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5 comments:

  1. The enchanted homeJune 24, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    I love botanicals also. Trowbrige makes some beauties and my husband a few years ago bought a gorgeous very large set of botanicals in auction...they were in our old living room and will defintely find a new place in our new home as well. Such pretty spaces above.

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  2. Ellen M. HillJune 24, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    We have had botanical prints in our shop several times, and we can't ever keep them here for very long! They are such a wonderful collection!

    Ellen @ VintageMulberry.Blogspot.Com

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  3. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I have some hand painted watercolors of botanicals that I can't wait to frame and hang on my walls...love the look...it's so classic..
    best,
    maureen

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  4. under spanish mossJune 24, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    We adore collections of botanicals in a large grouping on a wall. Such a wonderful look!

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  5. Haus and HomeJune 24, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    I love the vintage botanicals and shells! I have a large Natural Curiosities book waiting for images to be framed! Haus and Home

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