Linda from SelectiveSalvage gives us a glimpse into her home and to her vintage collections in the lastest installment of our Vintage Home Tours feature!
My husband and I met at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Our first official date was spent digging for bottles in a Civil War era dump on the edge of the college campus. Little did we know that was the beginning of a lifelong appreciation for “the thrill of the hunt.”
We were both school teachers in the early days of our marriage so had little money to spend on non-essentials, like home decor. Our criterion for buying a piece: we had to love it, want to live with it and be able to afford it. If we thought it might be a good investment, that was nice, but it wasn’t the real reason we bought anything. Once the serious collectors discovered the things we were interested in and the prices began to rise, we moved on to collecting something new. Thirty plus years of applying that philosophy have resulted in what I’d describe as an eclectic decorating style with the common theme being early American country.
As you can see in the photos, our family room is home to a few of our “favorite things” : handmade pine furniture, architectural pieces, folk art decoys, stoneware, tramp art and black and white trade advertising signs.
The second photo taken at in a different year (furniture rearranged) and from a different perspective shows we also love: country store tins, wooden boxes made by hand & about anything with its original milk-based paint. (Please note: the collection of remote controls is strictly his. I think it’s a Y chromosome thing.)
The Arizona version of a man cave (a.k.a. our family room).
Linda, your home is fabulous! It has so much character – something new to look at in every corner. I looks like a place where guests would immediately feel “at home”. Thanks for giving us a peek!
Linda, I love that your home reflects years of finding treasures with your husband. My eyes keep going to the collection of tins and boxes, so colorful and with great graphics! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Lovely, I’d love to see more
Tins and boxes! Yes!!! Love your style and the feeling of warmth in your decor.
I love your room, the signs are amazing! Lovely patina on the pine chest and the crocks are wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
I love your home. The warmth, cosy, interesting and welcoming factor is definitely a 10! Thanks for sharing.
I’m in love with the signs. And the prim pieces. And the ladder. And….. and…and. Great room! Comfy with lots of personality. 🙂
The warmth of wood and great graphic signs make for a comfortable environment! Love that blue cupboard!!
Simply Fabulous!
Your home is beautiful! Love the folk art feel and the pine furniture gives such a warm feeling.
Linda,
Props to you and hubby! I especially love your duck decoy collection. It’s an interesting and fun display.
Your vintage treasures are displayed beautifully in your home. I enjoyed browsing your beauties. Kudos!
Such a lovely, cozy, comfortable home! I love old signs too and yours are simply fabulous! Too funny about the remotes…we have five on our coffee table right now! 🙂