I became inspired after seeing this photo in the latest Pottery Barn catalog (I'm really bummed, because you can't really see the top, but trust me, those are cameras).
Rick had a couple of old cameras, and I had some camera equipment that belonged to my grandparents in the 50s, so we thought there was enough to fill up the space above the hutch.
I added some old photographs and an old Disney movie reel (the only thing we purchased - found at Country Roads in Old Towne Orange for $9) and the vignette was complete.
(Clockwise from the left - my grandparents wedding photo from 1949, a baby photo of my dad from 1938, a photo of my dad and my grandmother from 1940, and my parents wedding photo from 1974)
From the left: Kodak movie projector & movie camera from the 50s, stack of film reels with old movies, including family trips to Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland in the mid-50s, movie reel with old photographs, vintage cameras, and a 1940s vintage camera from Germany on a tripod.
The hutch belonged to my grandparents, too. It kind of came with the house. Mostly because it's just too dang big to get rid of. And I kind of like it.
Because of the ceiling fan, and the fact that it was 11:00 at night, made photographing very difficult, but I am so pleased with how it turned out, that I just had to share.
What do you think?
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That looks AWESOME! I'm jealous of your collection!
ReplyDeleteTurned out great! Looks just like Pottery Barn!
ReplyDeleteGreat vignette PK!!! It looks better than any PB catalog display!
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Kate
I love it!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It looks great! You're such a good decorator!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat collection, Kristin! Old photos are one of my favorites. This looks so nice - and I'm loving your textured chairs.
ReplyDeleteIf that's your grandparent's hutch, I'm sure some of the pictures have been displayed on it before ;)
Thanks for your sweet comment on my really sad post about Katie. It means a lot!
I love it!! It looks awesome! When I get a house, you have to come to Texas to help me decorate!!
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Rach
What a great idea! Looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous, Kristin! I have some old cameras and an old movie reel displayed on shelves on the wall next to our TV. Great minds think alike:) LOVE the photos clipped to the movie reel.
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Looks great. Makes me want to find a bunch of old cameras and movie stuff. Love the addition of the photos.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I love old cameras and have a couple.
ReplyDeleteNicely done! I love old cameras!
ReplyDeleteWow, looks so amazing! Been thinking about doing something like this in my house; thanks for the inspiration!
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I LOVE vintage cameras. I have about 9 in my collection right now but I would love to have an old movie projector. Anyone who loves cameras is my kind of girl so I'm following you now!
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what a great idea; I just love old photos (I'm a scrapbooker.) Great blog!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THE IDEA WITH THE PICTURES AND THE FILM REEL.. IM GOING TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ONE OF THOSE..LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great...you and your hubby make a great team :) Visiting from Mi4M...have a great week, Laurel@chippingwithcharm
ReplyDeleteVery cool! The film reels are so trendy right now - I really want one. And I'm just starting to get into photography, so when I saw this, I told hubby to put a vintage camera on my birthday list. :)
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