With their aged knobs, oversize knockers, studded plates and craftsman marquetry - how fabulous is each and every one of these doors! In Italy, the itch to reach into my pocket for my camera seemed constant, like restless leg syndrome for the hands. The real culprit? Their doors. In every color, with insane hardware and swoon inducing detail, each and every one was perfection. Inspired, I grew determined to bring a little bit of this attention to my door back home. After all, replacing our front door is top on our long to-do list, as we've already removed the trim in order to measure the size. Not attractive. Instead of grabbing the typical (and much more convenient) souvenir, I asked around for local hardware shops where I could bring a little bit of Italy's doors home with me. This seemed to confuse our tour guides and taxi drivers. Then, completely randomly, we came across a little antique shop. Guess what almost hit me in the face! A beautiful door knocker. Needless to say, I snatched it up and can't wait to hang it on our front door - once we get a new one. Anyone have any good sources here in Atlanta? Preferably less than $500...
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Doors - Italy
With their aged knobs, oversize knockers, studded plates and craftsman marquetry - how fabulous is each and every one of these doors! In Italy, the itch to reach into my pocket for my camera seemed constant, like restless leg syndrome for the hands. The real culprit? Their doors. In every color, with insane hardware and swoon inducing detail, each and every one was perfection. Inspired, I grew determined to bring a little bit of this attention to my door back home. After all, replacing our front door is top on our long to-do list, as we've already removed the trim in order to measure the size. Not attractive. Instead of grabbing the typical (and much more convenient) souvenir, I asked around for local hardware shops where I could bring a little bit of Italy's doors home with me. This seemed to confuse our tour guides and taxi drivers. Then, completely randomly, we came across a little antique shop. Guess what almost hit me in the face! A beautiful door knocker. Needless to say, I snatched it up and can't wait to hang it on our front door - once we get a new one. Anyone have any good sources here in Atlanta? Preferably less than $500...
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2 comments:
Claire I adore unusual doors and always take photos when traveling! Gorgeous images.
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Karena
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Can't wait to see it on your door when I come to visit :)
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