This antique book page, titled Practice Work in Home Decoration, features three illustrations of vintage home decorating ideas.
The first illustration of a kitchen shows a black wood cook stove on the far wall, with a few items, including pots and pans and a rolling pin, hanging from a narrow shelf that runs along the three walls included in the illustration. A coffee pot and other small items are on the shelf. A sink is on the left wall, under a small window. There are two potted plants on the windowsill. A chair sits below a small window on the right side of the room. The door to the room is on the same wall. A checkered, two-tone blue area rug is on the floor in the center of the room.
The second illustration is of a bedroom. It includes a small, mirrored dresser in the center of the far wall. A small lamp attached to the wall, and curtains closed over a narrow window is on both sides of the small dresser. A chair, a small picture, and a taller mirrored dresser is on the left wall. A curtain is closed over a closet or doorway on the right wall. A yellow and two-toned blue area rug is on the floor in the center of the room.
The third illustration is of a dining room. A large window, with a chair on either side, is on the far wall. A small shelf, with items, including vases, plates, and a tea pot placed on it, runs along the three walls that are included in the illustration. A sideboard, or china cabinet, is on the wall to the left. A closed curtain covers a doorway on the wall to the right. A pale yellow, green, and blue area rug is on the floor in the center of the room.
The artist of these illustrations of vintage home decorating ideas was Kate Abelmann. Her signature is on the lower right hand side of the page.
You can download the full size image here.
Some of you (if you follow me on Instagram) may already know that I moved in July. It’s so much work to move and I made a big change, moving from a city of 1.5 million people where I lived for almost 35 years, to a small village of approximately 600 people. In my younger years, I lived on a farm and in small towns so small-town living is not completely foreign to me, but it’s been a long time. Small town living is much different than living in a city but I’m loving it and happy to have made the move.
I’ve been busy with the move but I’m getting settled into routine. I have some free images planned to share with you in the near future and have a few new items in my Etsy shop. They are:
Printable Book Page Vintage Railway Accounting Forms
Shabby and Aged Printable Book Page Tags
Printable Fishing Flashcards
Printable Move Moving Flashcards
Printable 1.5 Inch Circles Vintage Farm Animals
Preview images are linked to my shop.
wow that would be a big change to move from such a large town to a smaller one, glad the move went well and that you are settling in well!
Thank you Connie. It is a big change for sure. It’s so much quieter, which is one thing I’m loving about living in a small town. ?
Thank you so much — have missed seeing your e-mails. Hope you’re well — we are under HUGE lockdown here in Australia.
Thank you again for your wonderful images.
Hellen ☺☺☺
Hellen, I’m so sorry to hear that you’re under huge lockdowns in Australia.❤️ We’ve been relatively “free” here over the summer in my area of Canada but I won’t be surprised if they lock us down again come winter.
Forgot to wish you well with your move– HUGE WORK. Am glad you’re happy and best wishes.
Hellen
Thank you so much, Hellen. ? It sure was huge work, but it was worth it. I’m happy (and relieved) to be out of the city.
First of all….let me just say that your shop is one of my favorites. I’ve loved everything I’ve purchased. I too, moved from a rather large city to a small town of 600. The quiet was so loud at first, but now I wouldn’t move back for anything! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
Thank you Kim! ?
It’s interesting that you’ve made the same type of move! I know what you mean when you say the quiet was so loud at first. I find that is especially true when the few businesses that are on the one paved road (main street) in town close their doors for the day,
I’m happy to hear that you wouldn’t move back for anything!
Way to go on your move! A lot of people are moving from city to country; much safer in these strange days we are living in. Best wishes on getting settled in. Are you planning to start a garden or have chickens? I would like to do these, but neither my husband nor I are up to it due to our health. I’m excited for you in your new home – enjoy! And thank you for the fun freebie – so cute!
I was just reading the other comments and read that you’re in Canada – so am I! I’m in Nova Scotia. Where are you (if you don’t mind me asking)?
Thank you KT Fit Kitty! I’m living right in the village so I’m not allowed to have chickens. I’m not much of a gardener (of vegetables) but I would like to learn. I agree that we’re living in strange days.
I’m in Saskatchewan now, moved from Alberta.