Quiet! Artist at work. (i) Elizabeth displays her paints and brushes on a battered ladder. The white-enameled stool, complete with an adjustable seat, came from a doctor’s office. All paintings by Elizabeth. (j) “I collect old books, especially ones with gold trim.” (k) This dish, made from a seashell, holds beads and a tiny crystal ball from a chandelier.

(l) Flea-market shutters form a backdrop for graceful antique bottles and a round, hand-carved mirror frame. Even a casual snack tastes better when served with vintage silver and fringed linen napkins.
“ My friends and I hit the flea markets whenever we need inspiration. We like buying old things and using them for new purposes.” (m) The kitchen area houses everything from French architectural pieces to Elizabeth’s collection of magazines, stored on a recovered ottoman. “I keep meaning to file everything, but I never seem to find the time.” (n) An old art box filled with oil paints. “I collect vintage art supplies and instruction cards.” (o) Art supplies, old and new.

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