A Tiny Antique That Lights Up the Room—Truly

A new subscriber series on vintage finds that bring soul to a space—starting with the humble match striker and the beauty of small, thoughtful rituals.

I'm thrilled to share that I’ll be starting a new bi-weekly series just for subscribers, highlighting vintage finds I’m loving at the moment. Think of it as a little show-and-tell: collected treasures, curious objects, and storied pieces that caught my eye (and might just catch yours too). From practical pretties to conversation starters, these are the kinds of items that add charm and character to a space—and often have a bit of history tucked inside them.

Incorporating vintage finds into your home is one of the easiest (and most joyful) ways to set your space apart. It keeps things from feeling too polished, too perfect—like they were lifted straight from a catalog page. There’s a certain magic in mixing eras, in allowing a room to evolve with a sense of personal history. A vintage lamp, a timeworn mirror, or a set of mismatched chairs can add instant soul. These pieces carry quirks and character that can’t be mass-produced, and in doing so, they help your home feel like yours—not just well-styled, but well-loved.

Beyond their beauty, vintage items often come with integrity—handmade details, solid construction, finishes that wear in rather than wear out. They’ve stood the test of time, and bring with them a sense of story. Maybe it’s a carved wooden stool from a flea market in the South of France, or a ceramic pitcher passed down from someone else’s grandmother. When you invite those pieces into your home, you're not just decorating; you’re curating a space that honors craft, memory, and the slow accumulation of meaning over time.

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A note to readers:

We’ve been steadily welcoming more paying subscribers here (thank you, truly)—and as this little community grows, I’d love to offer more content that goes a bit deeper behind the scenes.

In the coming months, you’ll start seeing more posts just for paid subscribers—simple, useful things like tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way, sources I return to again and again, maps I’ve curated from my travels, and small ideas to help you create spaces that feel warm and layered.

Of course, this in no way replaces—or holds a candle to—the depth of the work we do one-on-one with our clients, or the invaluable guidance they receive through that process. But it is a little peek behind the curtain of my creative world, and a way to share more of what I’ve gathered through years of curiosity and experience.

If you’ve been enjoying this space and would like access to that deeper layer of content, I’d be honored to have you join as a paying subscriber. Your support allows me to keep creating here—and it means more than you know.

Thank you for being here, and for connecting with me around the idea that curiosity and warm design can so deeply shape how we feel in our homes—and in our lives.