Whiter Shade of Pale

If you've ever tried to pick out "white paint", we're sure you realize there is no such thing. Getting white right is tricky. The Scouts share with you some of our favorite white paint colors: Robin: "Navajo White, by Sherwin Williams, is one of my favorites. It's incredibly versatile and goes with almost any color palette." (hint: look for it in our space at the 2010 Designer Showhouse) Jean: "I love the color of my English creamware, so I looked for a paint that color for my trim. I found Seltzer Water from Lowes (American Tradition) to be perfect!" Dana: "Vanilla Milkshake by Benjamin Moore. It’s white, not stark, with a hint of soft grey. Think it might be in my living room soon. Unfortunately as soon as I like a color it ends up in Pottery Barn!"

Debbie: "My go-to for white trim is Ultra Pure White by Behr. It's a very clean, crisp, bright white."

Other whites the Scouts often turn to are Dover White by Sherwin Williams- it's actually the color of the Studio downstairs, Alabaster by Sherwin Williams, and Ballet White by Benjamin Moore.

In the Dayton area and need help selecting the perfect white for your space? Give the Studio a call and schedule a personal color consultation with one of the Scouts. Find yourself elsewhere? The Scouts can still help you with your color palette. Send an email to the Studio at info@vintagescout.com letting us know what you need design help with and we'll get back to you with a quote and what you need to send us. (photo credit: Thomas Peasant)

New Seascape Lighting Catalog

We just received our new Seascape Lamps catalog today; what fun! If you are not familiar with Seascape, their brand offers contemporary and modern interpretations of classic lighting, all at a reasonable price. Highlights of some of our favorites:

This Aquarium pendant fixture makes us swim with joy

Butterscotch pendant lamp- yummy!

Love this thomaspaul Ting Table Lamp in Aqua.

This floor lamp is substantial at 68" tall.

"Hi, I want to be over your island."

Meet Kristen, the crystal pendant.

Sleek and sexy, the Burma Silver Organza pendant would welcome guests in style.

With Seascape Lamps, we can come up with any combination of sizes of shades and materials to create the perfect lamp or light fixture for any room of your home. Stop by the Studio and ask to take a peek at our new catalog!

FEBRUARY LIGHTING SALE

Feeling bleary-eyed from the dismal lack of sunshine during the winter months? We have good news for you. The Scouts are offering 15 percent off our entire inventory of wall, table, and floor lamps throughout the month of February. Now is the time to light up your world with fantastic savings. Whether you need to add light in a bedroom, living room, or dining room, we have lighting options that are fabulously chic and also functional. Browse through a simply smashing collection of modern, Euro-inspired, traditional and vintage lighting. As Scout Debbie says, one of the most important areas you don't want to skimp on is lighting. So hurry into Vintage Scout Interiors and take advantage of this special sale to make sure your home is properly and perfectly illuminated.

Just a small sampling of what you will find in the studio-

Call the Studio at 937.312.9461 or email us at info@vintagescout.com for more information on any of the lamps shown. The Studio is open Monday through Saturday 10-6.

Cool Vintage Piece of the Day

One of the things people love about our shop is our unique inventory of vintage finds. This is one of the most unique pieces we have in the studio right now.

Vintage Candle Snuffer Scissors

It seems that brass is more common, but this is a wonderful pair in silverplate. They were (or still are) used both to extinquish the flame and to trim the wick of a candle prior to lighting.

When they sit flat, the scissors rest on the short posts off the table. I'm sure so that the soot doesn't dirty the surface. There is a mark on this pair, making it even a little more rare. We'll be listing these on our Etsy site VintageScout soon, so be sure to check there for more information.

I-kat, You-kat, we all scream for ikat

One of the trends that the interiors markets are predicting this season is a lean toward ethnic-inspired accessories and prints. How ironic to call that a trend when those are some of the oldest fabrics in the world. However, the Scouts love ikat fabric and it is a TRUE classic. The word “ikat” stems from the Malaysian word meaning “to bind” and the designs are created by resist-dying the threads (usually the weft, or crosswise threads) before they are woven.

This is our fashionable "Scooby" chair (in studio now and available)- a moderately sized wing back, perfect in most any room. We could see it in an office, corner of a master bedroom, or obviously a fabulous living room. Do notice the oversized nailhead accent at the bottom- amazing!

Madeline Weinrib produces some of the most beautiful ikats in the world.

These are some super stunning ones from Kravet.

Come browse through our large collection of fabric books for the perfect print for your home. What a great way to update for spring.

Simply Charming

After months of hearing about what a great fit it would be with our store from friends Molly Cross, owner of bobbi jordan, and Christine Price, owner of LaDeDa~ le salon, we are "CHARMED" to finally have jewelry in the studio from talented designer, Tracy Janess. Tracy and her sister have a company which they call "A Charmed Life". The two of them rework vintage baubles in to delightful bracelets and necklaces. Tracy told us the inspiration came from her charm bracelet which she's had since childhood, and her passion for vintage jewelry. We think the two blend together perfectly!

This bracelet features a cameo locket. The bracelet on this piece is actually vintage also. The next one has two darling miniature portrait charms.

Select pieces are available in the studio now with more to come. Prices range from $25 to $75. You won't want to miss out on owning your own unique piece of jewelry. They make great gifts for girlfriends or tell your significant other to stop by for your Valentine's Day present.

We're "snow" inspired

The snow is still falling on and off here in Dayton- we've got about 5" here at the Studio.The white fluffy stuff is not only making us dream of cozying up by the fire, but creating all white rooms. This one features a fireplace that started out a dark lava rock and was plastered over. The vintage surfboard is a fun touch. (photo from Velvet&Linen)

I love how the heavy antique sideboard is lightened up with a coat of white paint. And is anything more classic than a Saarinen table? (photo from LivingEtc)

A neutral palette can be so warm! (photo from atitbit.com)

Slipcovers are a great way to do a white room since they can easily be cleaned.

(photo from Angelo Surmelis)

Stay warm and safe out there everyone! ~The Scouts