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Hi.

Welcome to the ramblings of a vintage girl in a digital world. Join me as I process this crazy stage of life as a woman married later in life, a 40+ year old first-time mom with a spirited preschooler, an ambitious career woman and a point person for damn near everything!

I hope you enjoy!


Overjoyed & Overloaded The Digital Life of a Vintage Mom
The Summer Home of Ada Basque
Jan 31

Jan 31 The Summer Home of Ada Basque

Cassandra Crichlow
Bedrooms

Artist Ada Basque gave us a tour of her beautiful home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she showed us how to use indigo.

Room to Work
Jan 30

Jan 30 Room to Work

Cassandra Crichlow
Furniture, Styling

A lucite desk can illuminate and open up your workspace at a low cost. Balance the look with a more intricate chair.

Modernizing the Tudor Cottage
Jan 28

Jan 28 Modernizing the Tudor Cottage

Cassandra Crichlow
Living Rooms

Tudor architecture is known for its exposed ceiling beams. Adding a little plaster and paint is a great way to update and add depth to a room.

Tropics
Jan 26

Jan 26 Tropics

Cassandra Crichlow
Crafts

From simple color-blocking to handmade throw pillows, a little DIY can not only brighten a room, it can transport you to a different place entirely.

Blackberry Vanilla Cake
Jan 23

Jan 23 Blackberry Vanilla Cake

Cassandra Crichlow
Food Break

Aside from being the only man at my friend’s baby shower, my favorite thing was the heavenly cake she baked.

Coffee with Rebellious Pottery Artist Felicia Burke
Jan 22

Jan 22 Coffee with Rebellious Pottery Artist Felicia Burke

Cassandra Crichlow
Interviews

You might not expect a potter to ride a motorcycle, but that’s just one of the assumptions Felicia Burke defies.

My Favorite Breakfast
Jan 21

Jan 21 My Favorite Breakfast

Cassandra Crichlow
Food Break

I love the tea and croissants my friend Heather makes. Here are some of her brewing and baking techniques.

The Jewelry Designs of Sarah Matthews
Jan 20

Jan 20 The Jewelry Designs of Sarah Matthews

Cassandra Crichlow
Interviews

With her cat, Cassiopeia, Sarah gives us a sneak peak of her latest collection. Tudor readers get an exclusive discount!

Jan 19
Jan 19 If I Won the Lottery

Cassandra Crichlow
Monthly Musings

A lot of people say they’d buy a mansion, an island, and a bunch of cars. I’d probably buy myself a mountain and build a cabin.

The Apartment of Rudee Chua and Darien McDermott
Jan 18

Jan 18 The Apartment of Rudee Chua and Darien McDermott

Cassandra Crichlow
Living Rooms, Furniture

Overlooking High Park, this gem of a one-bedroom is the perfect example of making “eclectic” actually work.

When You Need a Vitamin C Boost
Jan 17

Jan 17 When You Need a Vitamin C Boost

Cassandra Crichlow
Food Break

A blood orange is an excellent snack in between meals, especially in the frigid Canadian winter. Bundle up, everyone!

Green Exposure
Jan 16

Jan 16 Green Exposure

Cassandra Crichlow
Lofts, Plants

Adding plants to your workspace can really energize your productivity. It might be the color. It might be the oxygen.

Building Modern Homes with Architect Roderick Hayes
Jan 15

Jan 15 Building Modern Homes with Architect Roderick Hayes

Cassandra Crichlow
Interviews

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois the innovative Mr. Hayes drew inspiration from his city’s eclectic skyline to create beautiful modern homes.

Making More Room in Your Home Office
Jan 14

Jan 14 Making More Room in Your Home Office

Cassandra Crichlow
Furniture, Crafts

If your home office is no bigger than a walk-in closet, here are some DIY tips that can create more space for your productivity.

How a Shelf Can Tell a Story
Jan 13

Jan 13 How a Shelf Can Tell a Story

Cassandra Crichlow
Styling

The objects you collect can represent moments in your life or parts of your personality. It’s how you display them that turns them into a tale.

Oak & Granite
Jan 11

Jan 11 Oak & Granite

Cassandra Crichlow
Furniture

Chris and I love this store. They had a beautiful antique bureau desk. Simply unfold the desk to turn any living room into a study.

California Dream: Derek Nguyen’s Bungalow
Jan 10

Jan 10 California Dream: Derek Nguyen’s Bungalow

Cassandra Crichlow
Living Rooms, Plants

I got a chance to visit Santa Barbara and stayed at my uncle Derek’s house. Other than impeccable taste, he really has a green thumb.

Repurposing an Antique Spice Cabinet
Jan 8

Jan 8 Repurposing an Antique Spice Cabinet

Cassandra Crichlow
Plants, Furniture

A cabinet can be decorative in more ways than one. Storing plants in extra drawers is an innovative way to breathe life into any space.

Sit on a Zabuton
Jan 7

Jan 7 Sit on a Zabuton

Cassandra Crichlow
Living Rooms, Furniture

In Japan, it’s common to sit on the floor with a only a cushion for comfort. So, is the zabuton furniture or accessory?

Spa Treatment
Jan 6

Jan 6 Spa Treatment

Cassandra Crichlow
Bathrooms

Sometimes a bathroom makeover just needs a coat of white paint. Simply add antique items and fixtures to create a classier ambience.

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