Rachel Ashwell has “Shabby Chic,” Amy Butler has “Midwest Modern,” and Chris Brown has “Urban Prairie“ but what would you call my style if you were picking the name?
I asked the question to Wylie and Nathan.
Wylie said it is “antique-ish” and then went on to talk about how Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma make things to look like antiques even though they aren’t. Where does he come up with this stuff. I wonder.
Nathan’s suggestion was “Found Comfort” which I like because I do find things, and our house is comfy – or at least I hope it is!
I came up with “County Fair ” because of the patchwork I tend to create between homespun, vintage, thrifted, salvaged and brand-spanking-new things. Sort of like a quilt. And because of the color. My style has a lot of color, but slightly faded, like a fair tent.
Jeanetta liked “Homefront Vintage” because it speaks to my fav era of color and textile design – the WWII and immediately post WWII eras.
So if you were naming my style what would you call it? Do you like any of the ideas above? Have a whole new one that I haven’t even thought of?
What do you call your design style or do you even think about these sorts of things?
I would LOVE to know…
This isn’t really a great, catchy name for your eventual show on on HGTV, but when I look at your style, I think “Old Lady Young”. It’s as if an old lady’s house was reborn with younger colors, fresher style, more whimsical juxtapositions… etc.
I like, just for you, “Fresh Vintage”. Love your blog!
I call my style “English Country Clutter” but for you, I do like “Homefront Vintage”.LisaKnitty, Vintage and Rosy
I like Found Comfort. I also like Lostcheerio’s comment, but maybe expanding on that idea. Old Lady wouldn’t really be great marketing, but I like where she’s going with it.
I really like “found comfort”…suits your pretty style.
I really like “found comfort”…suits your pretty style.
I really like “found comfort”…suits your pretty style.
I really like “found comfort”…suits your pretty style.
I really like “found comfort”…suits your pretty style.
I like the Homefront Vintage. The Found Comfort has something to it though, maybe you could combine the two. Whatever you call it, I love your style!
I think Found Comfort has a nice sound to it. I guess my style would be Eccentric Eclectic! I like so many different things and have to include my husbands treasures too. So we have a little bit of everything and some a bit strange!
farmhouse frolic?secondhand style?classic curios?classic cache?a bygone fortune?(can you tell i’m a marketing gal?)
My favorite is Homefront Vintage. That era is also one of my favorites.
Well you already know my suggestion. 🙂But my own might be harder to nail down. Sort of a … rustically-retro-devil-may-care style.
good suggestions from all the ladies! I think ‘found comfort’ describes you really well, but it’s not quite there yet, you know what I mean?I describe my style as vintage country, which, although accurate, it is a pretty unoriginal description.
I like the name County Fair. I love your style…if I were to describe it to someone I would use the word “vintage” though. Hmmmm… Vintage County Fair? 😉
Ooh-as I was reading your post Found Comfort just described what I see when I read your blog perfectly. I agree with Holly-no matter what you call it-I adore it!This is why I love blogs! I never considered naming my style-and when it comes up in conversation with someone who doesn’t know me it’s so hard to explain! xo-Mel
Ooh-as I was reading your post Found Comfort just described what I see when I read your blog perfectly. I agree with Holly-no matter what you call it-I adore it!This is why I love blogs! I never considered naming my style-and when it comes up in conversation with someone who doesn’t know me it’s so hard to explain! xo-Mel
Ooh-as I was reading your post Found Comfort just described what I see when I read your blog perfectly. I agree with Holly-no matter what you call it-I adore it!This is why I love blogs! I never considered naming my style-and when it comes up in conversation with someone who doesn’t know me it’s so hard to explain! xo-Mel
Ooh-as I was reading your post Found Comfort just described what I see when I read your blog perfectly. I agree with Holly-no matter what you call it-I adore it!This is why I love blogs! I never considered naming my style-and when it comes up in conversation with someone who doesn’t know me it’s so hard to explain! xo-Mel
Ooh-as I was reading your post Found Comfort just described what I see when I read your blog perfectly. I agree with Holly-no matter what you call it-I adore it!This is why I love blogs! I never considered naming my style-and when it comes up in conversation with someone who doesn’t know me it’s so hard to explain! xo-Mel
Awww, Found Comfort is sweet – especially because it came from your son. Hmm, what a terrific question!~Stacy
Wow…LOVE “Found Comfort”Great stuff.
Too funny, I mulled this over before clicking on the comments, and came up with “fresh vintage”, just like Vanessa did. Problem is, I am pretty sure that term is used by someone in blogland, no?You definitely need vintage in there somewhere…Since we’re playing the game, what would you label my style as?Linda
I like Country Classics and the above listed name Found Comfort. You could even be a bit whimsical and go Farmhouse Fresh. Good Luck!!
Thanks for the name ideas and love! Looks like “Found Comfort” is currently in the lead. Maybe if I ever get to write my book or host my HGTV show I will call it that…lol. But seriously, it has been great to see what everyone thinks!
I love “Found Comfort.” What I love about your style is that you can “find” beauty in everyday objects; you re-do something old and make it into a new-found treasure!
I just did this little exercise myself. I call my style Elegant Whimsy. I love all the suggestions you got!
Yup, 'Fresh Vintage' is used by Miss Colleen at http://freshvintage.typepad.com/. And she does it well!!!Jerusalem, I LOVE 'Found Comfort' for you! What's hard for me is that my own decor style runs the huge gamut from Cottage vintage to a more retro 'Brocade Home' chic look. There is no way to describe something that changes every season!! For our retreat (http://retreatdesign.blogspot.com) restyled home furnishings & decor, we term it 'Tattered & Torn Vintage'.
Well, there’s always a little tweak – “Comfy Find” – but it might be too close to Comfy Home… I just like the word “Comfy” for some reason. :o)Or Comfy Vintage. Taste of Vintage (almost like a fine wine… ) IT’s late, I could let a lot of them just roll off my tongue and probably not be of much help. Happy word hunting!“Comfort found”. Yoda-talk I prefer. ha!
Mmmm… I love Homefront Vintage. Suits your style perfectly.