School House Clocks

Guest Blogger | Schoolhouse Style All Year 'Round

Posted by Betty + on Sep 21, 2015 | 0 comments

There’s nothing like September and autumn’s promise of a new school year to get us nostalgic for the past. From freshly sharpened pencils and crisp notebooks, to the smell of chalk dust and the ringing of the final bell, the end of summer will always be synonymous with back-to-school. But even if your school days are long gone, you can still harness that first-day excitement – all year long – with a few touches of schoolhouse style at home. Here are the essentials: ... Read More

School House Pendant for a 1930’s Mission-Revival Style Kitchen

Posted by Betty L + on Nov 13, 2012 | 0 comments

For many homebuyers, the first thing on the agenda after the closing papers are signed is to change things up, make the space your own, and put your personal style within the walls. This buyer, however, felt an immediate connection with the original owner and her sense of style. Built in 1935, the home was designed with inspiration from the 1917 Panama California Exposition which featured Mission-Revival architecture. The second owner has kept many of the original touches including all of the original ceiling lighting.... Read More