tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57496971584614583532024-03-13T05:03:10.711-05:00chic modern vintageA lifestyle blog that explores interior design, decor, fashion and food.Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-33517971604133607192013-06-30T10:20:00.002-05:002014-01-19T19:18:33.606-06:00I'VE MOVED
Simply I will not be posting here anymore. You can find me at www.chicmodernvintage.com I'm still working out a few kinks but in another week or so we should be all good. Thanks for your understanding. I almost forgot Google Reader goes down Monday, You can follow me on Bloglovin, the button is on the sidebar. Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-41839857244455438622013-06-28T17:21:00.001-05:002013-06-28T17:23:38.643-05:00TIMES WHEN YOU WANT TO KICK YOURSELF
I find furniture and other home decor things all the time, no seriously all the time. It was to the point that my garage was stuffed to it's absolute max. I couldn't put another thing in it, yet I was constantly bring things home.
I found these. I wanted them bad. They were only $60 for all four. At the time all I could think about was how many other Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-15606126792510527802013-06-25T07:00:00.000-05:002013-06-25T08:08:20.782-05:00PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT | LUXE AXEL SINGLE BATHROOM VANITY.
As of late I've been a tad obsessed with over the top embellishments and exotic fabrics. Modern Bathrooms has something for every decor taste. I love a little extra glamour especially in the bathroom and The Luxe Axel with upholstered with faux alligator and nail heads is a wonderful way to create a contemporary bathroom. It's classic, glamorous and adds a bit of Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-78891989810082186362013-05-01T09:12:00.000-05:002013-05-01T09:26:17.753-05:00THIS IS WHERE I USE THE WORD AMAZING
In the past I use to thrift just about every other day but for the past six seven months I have slacked up on buying. It's not fun anymore. Thrift stores have lost their minds and have forgotten their places. They have things priced as if they are a regular retail store— anyways that's another blog post. Yesterday I felt like going to just look. Maybe I'd find something. Something out of the Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-7238831497704163792013-04-29T07:00:00.000-05:002013-04-29T07:00:18.871-05:00WE'RE ON THE MOVE
With much thought and consideration chic modern vintage is moving. Moving will provide a much better experience via all mobile devices. This means our blog posts will be limited until the new site is up and running smoothly. In the meantime you can follow me via twitter where I dish regular chit-chat on anything from my pet peeves to gorgeous decor to food— you just never know, Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com98tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-77352849440511721542013-04-15T10:00:00.000-05:002013-04-15T10:00:00.158-05:00PFISTERS EARTH DAY GIVEAWAY
From April 15th to the 22nd, Pfister Faucets is giving away two WaterSense faucets per day to promote water conservation and Earth Day awareness (up to a $300 retail value). A winner will be selected at random each day to win. There are so many wonderful faucets to choose from. My favorite kitchen faucet is the Mystique. I love the one handle single control design.
And Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-30385818614055635522013-04-08T10:00:00.000-05:002013-04-08T10:12:59.384-05:00PAINTING WITH KELLY-MOORE PAINT
Spring has sprung and I've gotten into full gear with trying to get the interior of the house painted. We decided to start with one of the small bedrooms, which happened to be packed to the gills with clothes. Don't know how that happened with just two teeny tiny closets? We would have had this done, but when you have hundreds of colors to choose from it's hard.
We decided to go with Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-63156872770824498472013-03-25T13:00:00.000-05:002013-03-25T13:00:04.467-05:00Hans Wegner A LESSON IN FURNITURE DESIGN
Hans Wegner is one of the biggest names in the world of designer furniture and he was responsible for some of the most iconic and eye-catching pieces of furniture of the 20th century. He was responsible for
the creation of well over 500 varieties of chair and it is this type
of furniture, in particular, that he is famed for. Born in Denmark in 1914, he enjoyed a
long career in furniture Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-35213128347214775352013-02-14T07:00:00.000-06:002013-02-14T07:00:01.824-06:00PEACOCK ALLEY DESIGNER'S CHALLENGE
Remember a while back when I told you Peacock Alley asked me to participate in their designer challenge? Well if you follow me on twitter or if you've met me in person then you know I can talk yet I was sweatin' bullets this particular day. I couldn't even talk on camera. Peacock Alley has a gorgeous array of luxury bedding to choose from and it was really difficult to choose. So, take a Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-37313545219203750532013-01-21T07:00:00.000-06:002013-01-21T07:00:02.734-06:00CELEBRATING MARTIN
As we celebrate MLK's birthday remember what he stood and worked for.
Get at me on twitter.
Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-84897728874330501712013-01-02T11:30:00.000-06:002013-01-21T03:11:08.978-06:00WAYS FOR MEN TO SAVE ON CLOTHING
Clothes shopping is an activity that most men do not enjoy. It can be cumbersome process that takes a lot longer than it should in the eyes of the average man. However, men do need clothes just as much as women do. The good news is that men clothing doesn't have to cost too much, even in the winter.
The Holiday Season Means Deep Discounts Are Available
The holiday rush is over us Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-70230380714620797272012-12-03T07:00:00.000-06:002012-12-03T07:00:17.752-06:00A NOTE ON STYLE with EFFIE'S PAPER STATIONARY COMPANY
Source: effiespaper.com via effie's on Pinterest
Hey guys!! I've been invited to pin a few notes on style by Effie's Paper a luxury stationary company based in New York. From interior design to fashion and anything else I can think of. Join me this week and be inspired. Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-4830469099851385452012-10-26T07:00:00.000-05:002012-10-26T07:00:11.924-05:00IN ATLANTA
In August I paid a visit to Atlanta, Georgia (proper). I have friends there I hadn't seen in a while, one being Lo. I've known her since kindergarten. Yet we've kept in touch off and on throughout the years. Lo traveled often so I didn't get to see her as much as I would have liked. I had two small children and travel was not in my vocabulary, but we caught up for lost time. Almost like we hadTonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-20521814536232111002012-10-24T11:23:00.001-05:002012-10-24T11:23:51.099-05:00LOOKING BACK + MOVING FORWARD
When I started this blog little did I know the twist and turns, the people I would meet and various opportunities I'd be afforded. Though I haven't been blogging long, I have enough sense to know a lot of things have changed. In the beginning I thought I'd just show you guys all my little thrifty finds, maybe do a few DIYs here and there. That became difficult because I am so Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-80978264766459393152012-09-26T07:30:00.000-05:002012-09-26T07:30:00.806-05:00A SNEAK PEEK OF PEACOCK ALLEY & ME
If you follow me on instagram then you saw this and wondered what in the world? I love a really good cliffhanger...Don't you?
I was recently asked by Peacock Alley to create my dream bed along with Abbe Fenimore, Suzan Davidson and Joslyn Taylor. Since my personal decor style is very eclectic. I wanted to create a look that was so far removed from my own personal style and Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-39130233814832980742012-08-10T07:00:00.003-05:002012-08-10T07:00:07.174-05:00LOVE FOR GABBY!
Are you like me— Happy for all this young lady has accomplished? Myself along with Adrienne, Desiré and several other bloggers are sending lots of love to Gabby today. Her accomplishments should be an inspiration to you and your life. What's stopping you? Get out there! Make it happen, whatever it is that you desire to do. YOU can do it. Gabby, you go girl! ♥ Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-23575500445041254502012-04-17T09:46:00.005-05:002012-10-22T22:33:15.304-05:00ABOUT TOWN | Blueprint
Ahhhh, I made it home......well not exactly but that is exactly how you feel when you drive up to Blueprint. A gorgeous 1920ish home houses this quaint shop. Don't you love the blue doors? They make a statement of what is to come once you're inside.
What a warm and welcoming entrance as you come through those lovely blue doors. I could just drop my keys and my bag Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-28723121377840579352011-04-04T07:00:00.001-05:002011-04-04T07:00:12.717-05:00MOONLITE MONDAY GUEST:: NICOLE OF SO HAUTE
Hi! It's Nicole from the blog So Haute here and I'm excited to be guest blogging for Chic Modern Vintage! On my blog I write about decorating and design with a fashion forward point of view and my goal is to help everyone live a bit more stylishly! I'm constantly inspired by everything around me and lately I've been drawn toward bold paint strokes, bright splatters of color and graphic, Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-30158132964661009312011-03-28T07:00:00.006-05:002011-03-28T07:00:09.360-05:00MOONLITE MONDAY GUEST:: TYPHANIE OF SHOEBOX DECOR
I’m beyond excited to be a guest blogger today on Chic Modern Vintage. Thank you so much Tonia for inviting me to share my love of design with your wonderful readers. My name is Typhanie Peterson and you can usually find me over at Shoebox Décor where I discuss decorating small spaces on a shoestring budget.
Today I would like to talk about decorating a small bedroom. Many people think Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-88450057727269881182011-03-14T07:00:00.011-05:002011-03-14T07:00:24.201-05:00MOONLITE MONDAY GUEST:: DAGNY OF SCANDINAVIAN CHIC
I'm so excited to be guest blogging here today! And for those of you that know me, my subject of today had to be colors :) For those of you that don't know me, Scandinavian Chic is all about what's Scandinavian and Chic - from a maximalistic and colorful point of view.
Colors usually bring life to a home, but they can also make it disharmonious and "noisy". There's several ways and Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-73834687947406764912011-03-07T07:00:00.005-06:002011-03-07T07:00:00.643-06:00MOONLITE MONDAY GUEST:: Beth of Hello Splendor
Hello and happy Monday! Beth Dotolo here. I'm the Principal Interior Designer for Pulp Design Studios & Author/Founder of the lifestyle blog, Hello, Splendor. I am so grateful to be asked to contribute about interior design on Chic Modern Vintage and today I'll be talking all about the details... It's the details in a space that really make the room! You know what they say, 'The whole is Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-71015828320944205412011-02-28T07:00:00.002-06:002011-02-28T07:05:26.983-06:00Moonlite Monday Guest:: Barbara of Hodge PodgeA big thank-you Tonia for inviting me to moonlite this Monday. I am thrilled to be a guest at Chic Modern Vintage as I too love stylish frugal living.
I thought I would share what I am most passionate about: decor and design but especially DIY. My favourite activity in the evening is to curl up on the sofa surround by inspiring shelter magazines or reading blogs and online magazines on my Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-35956906610828047732011-02-14T08:00:00.005-06:002011-02-14T16:52:03.633-06:00Moonlite Monday Guest:: Amy of ABCD Designs
Hello, and happy Valentines day! I want to start off by saying thank you to Tonia for having me over to moonlight on her blog today. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Amy Beth Cupp and four years ago I married Mr. D. That makes me "ABCD!" and I've got a digital sketch book called ABCD Design where I write about making a house a home. First I was an artist, then trained to be a chefTonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-50762112626330716232011-02-07T07:00:00.012-06:002011-02-07T07:00:26.379-06:00Moonlite Monday Guest:: Jeanine of AphroChic
Thank you so much Tonia for inviting me to stop by Chic Modern Vintage this week. I have been busy the past few weeks working on a number of projects at home. I recently did a cross-country move from San Francisco to Philadelphia, and am now in the process of decorating a whole new space. As much as I love decor and styling - I mean, it's what I do for textile company - the Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749697158461458353.post-50213300969316341202011-01-31T07:02:00.003-06:002011-01-31T12:04:21.258-06:00Moonlite Monday Guest:: Kalyn of Possess Your STYLE
Living in New York city is wonderful, but it presents all sorts of challenges when it comes to space. When my husband and I were decorating our loft we had to meld two very similar, yet different aesthetics. We both love the beauty and sleekness of modern Italian furniture and décor, but personally, I like a little touch of glam. Sometimes I wonder if I was a Disco Queen in another life Tonia Lee Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01178304170018792424noreply@blogger.com9