Monday, January 30, 2012

Lovely mix of old & new

Happy Monday lovelies, I hope you had a wonderful weekend! 


I discovered the home of prop and fashion stylist Rosy Strazzeri-Fridman and was immediately drawn to the stunning mix of old and new pieces she has used to create a home full of charm and sophistication.

To decorate, Rosy combined antique collectibles, along with vintage flea market finds which have translated into a home that has an incredible amount of character. 


The kitchen is a stand out for me, where the beautiful Carrara marble bench tops and modern bar stools have are mixed with an antique chandelier and mirror - so unexpected, but very lovely!


And again in the living area, the modern sofa and coffee table are juxtaposed with the antique mirrors and vintage porcelain pieces.


I'm all for mixing old and new and think it adds so much character to a home; what do you think?


Rachel xo






Source: DesignSponge*

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18 comments:

  1. Gild and GraceJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    I love all the classic vintage touches in this home Rachel. Lovely find :)

    Abbey x

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  2. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    What a gorgeous home! It's pretty close to my dream home, in fact :) Hope your week is off to a wonderful start! xoxo

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  3. UnknownJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    Beautiful! I saw the photos on D*S and pinned away :) I definitely love a mix of old and new! xo

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  4. UnknownJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    Amazing home! Love the neutral colors!

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  5. Molly RasmussenJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    The mix of ultra modern and antique decor make for a stunning home! xo

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  6. classiqJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Combining old and new is always a good idea in my opinion. And this is such a beautiful home! I love the living room and window nook in the second photo. Have a wonderful week, Rachel! xo
    Ada

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  7. miss bJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    Beautiful - I love all the white crockery on the shelves - mixing old and new certainly adds style here creating a lovely homely feel too.

    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.com/

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  8. AlexaJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    I am always a fan of mixing the old with the new, you are so right about the character that it brings to a house.

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  9. Will @ Bright.BazaarJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    I love that old bed frame, it's full of so much character! xx

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    I remember that home, it was once featured in Country Living and looked just a bit different. Here is the link if you're interested: http://www.countryliving.com/homes/house-tours/san-francisco-home-0211#fbIndex1

    I love her porcelain collecion ;-)

    I hope you're having a good start of the week!

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  11. MichelleJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    I'm definitely a fan of mixing old and new, and Rosy does it so perfectly in her home!

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  12. Daily Cup of CoutureJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    such lovely design inspiration! xx

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  13. Christel @ Captivated by imageJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Yes I love mixing old and new, its my favorite style!! Rosy Strazzeri-Fridman did a great job here. I also love the neutral use of colors very much, it feels so calming yet very comfortable.
    Hope you had a great weekend!

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  14. navy and orangeJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    love this mix!

    xoxo navy & orange

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  15. UnknownJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Hi Rachel!!! I am always into mixing old with new, that way you get an eclectic mix without having to try too hard. My fav pick has to be that kitchen. I love the idea of exposed shelf's with crockery in them - to die for!!!

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  16. MarissaJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    i am all for mixing old with new, she did a really good job of mixing in the old without making it look outdated.

    ♥♥♥PinkPopMash

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  17. Claudia LaneJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    oh it's so gorgeous, I adore mixing old and new...love the kitchen too and that beautiful corner with the books stacked on the antique desk...sublime! xo

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  18. UnknownJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Wow!! Must pin now. Dying over the kitchen too. And I have those same stools but they look much better here!

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