Before you write off a vintage secretary desk as ho-hum, give it a colorful new note

Create a practical and homey space with reclaimed furniture and weathered finishes

Look to the past for inspiration with Edison-style lighting for your home

Keep cookie cutter and clinical at bay in your kitchen with old-fashioned pieces that bring warmth and personality

If you can lift a sponge brush, you can transform a wood scrap into a useful chalkboard for a good old-fashioned to-do list

Want maximum efficiency in your kitchen? Consider forgoing the old-fashioned triangle in favor of task-specific zones

Crank up the energy savings, courtesy of household items that come into power the old-fashioned way: manually

Want to add the beauty of roses to your garden? Find out which ones, from old-fashioned to modern, are right for you

Any kind of vessel can do the trick — from buckets to barrels, outsized shells to old-fashioned washers

An old-fashioned favorite gets a sassy spin in bright colors and mod patterns, bringing homey warmth to modern rooms