Livingston Street Decor is located at Chartreuse and Co. in Frederick, Maryland (4007A Buckeystown Pike). We are open the third weekend of every month, Friday 9-4, Saturday 9-4 and Sunday 12-4. We are also open at other times for special events and by appointment when requested. Chartreuse and Co is a vintage lovers paradise. There is a huge barn with two floors filled with vintage treasures for your home, from 16 different vendors. You will find furniture, vintage style accessories, jewelry, and french inspired decor. There is also a large bank barn filled with furniture and a wagon shed filled with architectural salvage. Click on the links on the sidebar for more information on Chartreuse and Co and/or other vendors at Chartreuse and Co. You can contact me at livingstonstreetdecor@gmail.com







Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Elements of Vintage Style...CHALKBOARDS

Chalkboards are fun, stylish and functional.
It's always fun to find a really unique, old frame and paint it up with chalkboard paint.
Old buckets, silver trays and cups, cabinet doors, entire walls etc.
When in doubt, whip out the chalkboard paint and transform it!


An entire door space for your organizational pleasure!

Source: etsy.com via Danielle on Pinterest

What a beauty! A vintage frame/mirror turned chalkboard.


Lovin' the wood frame above the snowy white sideboard.


Source: etsy.com via Erin on Pinterest

A great pull down, school style chalkboard.
Love the vintage science items on the desk.

Source: etsy.com via Stefanie on Pinterest

 Identify that pie!

Source: etsy.com via Jeramie on Pinterest

Red! Totally unexpected and awesome!


This is quite an edgy little vignette.
I can't say I'd choose to draw a picture of a heart on my chalkboard but that's
what's great about them...don't like what you see??? Erase it and start fresh.
Love it above the fireplace.



An entry way chalkboard is a great place to write a daily inspirational quote.


Source: None via Ryan on Pinterest

My favorite color combo is black and white so I love this.
White dishes and walls and black chalkboard and server.

Source: None via Ryan on Pinterest

 There it is again...black and white...with some
rich brown thrown in.
Two chalkboards here in two different styles.
I am all for contrast!

Join me for next weeks
Element of Vintage Style...the color TURQUOISE
(aka, robins egg blue)



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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Elements of Vintage Style...VINTAGE FACTORY/INDUSTRIAL FURNITURE

VINTAGE FACTORY/INDUSTRIAL FURNITURE...
It's HUGE right now...
and I find it fun, funky and incredibly functional.
carts, work benches, baskets,
 racks, lockers, bins and baskets
All are staples of the vintage factory/industrial look.
Once work horses in factories, these pieces can now
become unique home decor items with tons of functionality.

Is this the piece that started it all?
Factory carts were the first factory pieces that made their
way into homes as charming coffee tables.

What did these originally hold?
Patterns, employee files, client files, nuts and bolts?
What will they hold in your home?
Vintage factory stools are always cool!

I absolutley LOVE these carts as bar carts! picture it filled with vintage bar ware and your fav liquors.

Oh the possibilities here!
I love the aged wood. I need want one of these in my kitchen!

These may be vintage hospital cabinets...not sure...
but their metal, aged patina finish just screams industrial!

Factory bins on wheels...got a lot of laundry?
Top it off with a metal top and you've got one cool side/end table!


This makes me want to have a party just to fill it up with ice and cold drinks


plans, maps, blueprints, charts, posters
what did it hold at the factory?
Tons of uses for your home.
Source: None via Charlotta on Pinterest

Work benches make great islands and desks.
 I love the use of this fabulous work bench in the entry way.
Filled with another love of mine...vintage bottles.


Shelving units with metal baskets...love this in this kitchen.
The robins egg blue color just adds extra charm.

Lockers, zinc bucket and zinc light fixture. The gingerbread trim
at the window softens the look and provides contrast.

Ooohhh!! This is awesome! Factory chairs and table.
Factory crates and a very unique round metal factory basket.

This is my fav out of all of the above pics. It's got everything!
Work bench, industrial stools, cabinet, lighting and file cabinet.
Exposed vent system in the ceiling adds to the look.
The grey painted floor and white walls soften it all up.

Next weeks Elements of vintage style...CHALKBOARDS!

Join Livingston Street Decor for our next
Tag Sale at Chartreuse and Co.
      Friday, May 20            9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

   Saturday, May 21          9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
      Sunday, May 22           12:00 PM - 4:00 PM





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