Matthew Mead contacted me over the weekend to introduce his newly updated website. I know you’ll be inspired by the treasures there so I’m passing the goodness on to all of you. Lovely projects, recipes, templates to download, and lots of helpful links to some of his favorite spots on the web.
Mead’s focus is on collecting vintage goodies from flea markets and showing us how to use and display them in unexpected ways. I’m fond of how he adds a modern spin to vintage lace and doilies, which you find in abundance at flea markets. You know I’m a fan of doilies and vintage typewriters so I was delighted to see both on his website, created and styled to perfection only as Matthew Mead Style can.
A DIY banner, lace-wrapped candle, and my favorite is this canvas chalkboard project — all very stylish and practical. Great work, Matthew (as always!).
(images from matthew mead)
March 3rd, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Oh, I love this idea for the doilies….thanks for sharing Holly!
xo
Melissa
March 3rd, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Thanks Holly!
All weekend I have been struggling with classical art inspiration. Love this grouping. It is a pleasure to scroll through your website everyday. You make the world a better place. Thank you.
March 3rd, 2008 at 7:39 pm
What a fun site! I LOVE the chalkboard canvas. Thanks for posting this.
March 3rd, 2008 at 8:13 pm
I just wanted to thank you for the moroccan wedding blanket posts, I just ordered mine from Maryam! I had always loved them, but had no idea how to get one until you showed your lovely blanket. Thanks again.
March 4th, 2008 at 5:38 am
Who isn’t looking for new ways to use all her grandmas doilies? Love it! Thanks!
March 4th, 2008 at 7:19 am
This is beautiful! Btw have you seen Sweetpaul.typepad.com ‘s work in the latest issue of Country Living? Some really great and inspiering ideas for reuse of doilies!