Alarm Clock – Sheffield Co. – 4 inches – circa 1967
When designing any room it easy to get caught up in the big decisions – the wall color, the furnishings, the window treatments, the flooring – but it is often the small items to really set everything off. I was thinking of this tonight as I sit in hotel room which is adequately furnished and has a (relatively) pleasing color palette but is totally devoid of any of the little things that give a space a personality of its own.
I love small things and tend to gather them. The little collection of items which have gathered on my desk at home shows these tiny treasures are an important part of my personal style.
CBS Logo Glass Dish – Maker Unknown – 3-3/4 inches by 3-3/4 inches – circa 1960’s
Venus de Milo Salt & Pepper Shakers – Made in Japan – 3-1/2 inches – circa 1965
The pieces shown in this post are some of my other finds which lend themselves to playing a big role in setting the style of a room. Some are quirky, most are useful as well as being stylish and all are great examples of the ingenuity of modern design.
Butter Warmer– Descoware of Belgium – 5-1/2 inches by 3 inches – circa 1969
Vase– ATC of Japan – 6 inches by 2-3/4 inches – circa 1965
Enamel on Copper Plate– Ernest Sohn Creations – 6 inches – circa 1962
Glass Geode Bowl – Murano Italy – 3-3/4 inches by 1-1/2 inches – circa 1965
You should be cautious as too much of any good thing is quickly over done. But a few well-placed small pieces are what dots the “i’s” and crosses the “t’s” in any fabulous interior design. The hotel room I am staying in could sure use one or two.
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