The Preservation Station

A part of me wants to keep this gem secret and all to myself. But it is just TOO good not to share! The Preservation Station here in Nashville is full to the brim with antique hardware, windows, doors, and other delightful treasures. If you are drawn to shabby chic decor then you will love this place. I couldn't believe all the beautiful and old pieces I was coming across.

Real deal antique door knobs...as in, not made to look antique!

Beautiful old doors and enchanting iron pieces

That window stole my heart/Two walls covered in antique door plates=new collection!

I'm super excited about my newest collection, antique door knob and key plates. These beauties are so unique. Some are really intricate while others are more plain. I loved how each one was different with chipped paint and other aging signs. An employee was telling me the names of some of the designs and that some of the plates date back to the early 1900's! That's one thing I really appreciated about my experience there was how knowledgeable the staff was! They're really into antiques! I bought my first plate and plan keep adding to my collection on a regular basis.



Discovered via 365 Nashville

Vintage photo collection

Remember when I said I started collecting vintage portraits? I found these beautiful photographs on my last trip to Chicago. These ladies are so lovely. I love the expressions, the natural aging of the photos, and the fashion. I get a kick out of ladies' dresses in the top photo! They are precious aren't they? There were several photos of the the lady with glasses below but I only chose two. In her photos she seems like such a fun person to be around. I like her smile on the bottom left.

This is just the beginning of my newest collection and I'm excited to see how it evolves.

collected

Like many, I have a strange facination for collections. There's something wonderful about a grouping of the same or similar objects. What do you collect? 

When I was younger it was Barbie Dolls. Then in High School it grew to notebooks used as diaries and list makers. Now that I'm older I gravitate toward heart shaped leaves, vintage cameras, craft supplies, and tickets of memorable events. Together, my husband and I collect soil from wherever we have traveled and keep it in little jars on the kitchen windowsill.

I just recently started accumulating vintage portraits. In Chicago Aaron and I ducked into a shop called Vintage Underground where I bought about 7 vintage black and white poloroids of just some interesting and fabulous ladies. I don't know where I'll put them yet or if I'll frame them or not. How do you store your collections? Once I figure out how to show them, I'll let you know :)

All photos can be found on my Pinterest