Does it ever get confusing to you?
Everyone has a different opinion on what makes something vintage and believe it or not there is “new vintage” versus “old vintage” so that just makes it even more confusing.
The rule of thumb that I go by is this – 20+ years is vintage. Clearly it’s new vintage and not nearly as valuable as something much older but it still makes the cut.
50+ years I consider old vintage and of course is more valuable.
100+ years is antique.
Honestly I don’t bother a whole lot with the term “retro” but to me that belongs to a specific time frame. I’m not telling you that this is the one and only opinion and fact on this subject so don’t bother leaving me a whole bunch of comments trying to “straighten me out”. It’s my opinion. When I hear the word “retro” I always envision the 70’s and early 80’s but mostly the 70’s.
Just being honest…..
Clearly you know by now that I adore vintage style. Is everything I own truly high valuable “old vintage”?
Nope!
Don’t get me wrong, I adore things with a story and the older the better but it’s the style that truly gets my heart racing. I mix and match to create a look I love.
Example?
My toaster oven.
Obviously I’m not going to have a truly old item that I’m preparing my food in for a variety of reasons, not the least is safety and cleanliness. I can still have the look I love though with vintage replica appliances. I love it just as much as any of my truly old vintage pieces too.
The thing I wanted to share with you today is NOT old vintage. In fact I don’t have any idea when it was made. It might be new vintage but either way I don’t care.
Because…
Do you see it? Peeking out from behind the greenery…..
I love it for any time of the year but isn’t it perfect for spring and easter with the little bunny the boy is holding?
Wanna know what makes me love it even more?
History.
This is the original painting, painted by Sir Henry Raeburn around 1814. Henry Raeburn was born in 1756 and became known as the leading Scottish portrait painter of his time. He used family members as his models for paintings like this one of the little boy.
But as for me, every time I look at this painting of the little boy and his adorable pet I feel joy, and that makes my replica very valuable to me no matter WHEN it was painted and no matter what term you can or cannot attach to it.
Emily’s Inspiration
To see what Emily is sharing for French Vintage Friday, just click on the photo below.
See you next week!
I’m in love with the whole display on that wall! I’m particularly interested in the paint technique you used to make over the cabinet. Did you ever share it? If do can you share the link to access it?
Thanks and keep on making things beautiful!!
It’s definitely a favorite piece of mine as well. Both the cabinet and the mirrored shelf have been shared. You can find the French buffet makeover at
https://stilettosandshiplap.com/3166-2/3166/
Thanks for stopping by
If you use chalk paint on dresser can it be removed? Easily? Or is it there for ever?
Beautiful jobs and lots of care! Very impressive!
Chalk paint can always be removed just like any other kind of paint should the need arise. You would need to sand it off or use a chemical stripper or a heat gun to remove it. It’s no different than painting with regular latex like you’d use on your walls EXCEPT it requires little to no prep which is why it is so popular. You just make sure your surface is clean and dry and voila! I’ve used it to paint vinyl floors, all kinds of furniture, cabinets, even ceramic tile. Obviously you need to seal it with wax or my preference is polyurethane so that I don’t have to remember to wax it again every 6 months or so! I’m low maintenance 😄