Vermont House: Childhood and style

These are shots I took of my parents house in Vermont when we were there two weeks ago. My childhood home looks so different, so much more elegant through my 28-year old eyes. As we struggle to find the right mix of modern and elegant, I realize how much this house grounds me, how much I hope to recreate this mix of comfort and elegance in our own home. I realize looking at the photos below that my interest in print rooms has a very early start in the laundry room where my mother put up all my sister and my art.

We’ve been in the new apartment for a week — chaos still reigns, but we’re making progress. We have internet, a bed, only two forks (my fault, I left the rest in Brooklyn), this oversize lamp and a craigslist find of a $40 “english butler table”.

3 Responses to “Vermont House: Childhood and style”

1. christina
   March 29th, 2007 15:02
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   Abbey,
   I love the pictures of the house. It looks so INTERESTING from your POV.

2. christina
   March 29th, 2007 15:05
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   abbey,
   I am not sure you got the last comment. The house looks so interesting form your POV and I am so glas that you were influenced by your pictures on the wall. I wanted to honor my daughter’s work and
   I never thought that doing so would be a design influence on you.I am so happy. -MOM

3. GoGoAbigail: Abbey Goes Design Scouting » » Vintage Trade Sign Round Up
   September 23rd, 2007 12:44
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