Style Alert! Vintage Luxe Mod Rocks this Shingle Style Cape

 If you love great style in home decor, you are in for a treat! 

 I had the pleasure of seeing my friend Sandra's home in person

on my way to Martha's Vineyard last week.  Her home was also featured
 in DECORATING magazine by Matthew Mead.  So while I had seen it in print,
 it was even more terrific to get to walk into the pages of her amazing home.  
Sandra lives on Cape Cod with her husband, two kids and one fabulous dog, Scout.  
They bought an old cottage and basically did a rebuild, but saved as many

relevant items from the cottage, placing them thoughtfully throughout the house.

You would never know this is a new home as it has an authentic feel that
 would fool most anyone, all because of the deft hand and choices made 
by this dynamic designer.  Starting with the entryway, the white oak floors 
with a lime wash are so beachy and inviting. An old carved newel post Sandra
 found at a junk shop on the Cape found its true calling

when placed in the airy entrance of their beach house. 

 Lovely Scout met me at the door, and followed us around as Sandra
 gave me the tour.  This area is in the entrance to the right of the door, 
with a big basket holding rubber walking boots

that would come in handy at the end of the afternoon.  I was captivated by the
 room Scout was in, as I had seen Sandra's double dutch doors that were 
custom made by her brother.  A stone fireplace was made out of the rocks 
found on the property during the dismantling, and incredibly it also doubles 
as a pizza oven, as her husband loves making home made pizzas for the 
family and entertaining.  Yum! Sandra designed all the doorways and the windows
 which were a significant reason why the home had so much character.  
Keep your eyes open for them as we tour the home.

 The kitchen had modern cabinets that played second fiddle to the massive cement table with industrial chairs.  I loved everything about this room.  Was I becoming a convert to the vintage modern mix?  I noticed most of Sandra's light fixtures were old pieces, or parts of old pieces that she cobbled together in her unique and talented way, creating notable moments in every room.

 A long and lean old crystal light fixture hung low over the wicker seating area in front of the pizza oven.  One heart shaped stone that the family found at the beach is now permanently featured in their hand made stone fireplace. 

 Off the kitchen is a long room that holds both the dining area and the "formal" living room.

Here the dining area is a modern arrangement that is balanced out by the vintage chandelier and accessories. 

 Splitting the room in half to house the living room, all the upholstered pieces have a mod

vibe while the accessories are decidedly vintage. The beautiful window design was created by Sandra and then custom made for their home.  Really the best of both worlds, by combining muntins and open spaces. The coziness that muntins offer a home and the open glass spaces to take in the beach views unencumbered. 

 Most of the wood finishes in the house are a limewash or whitewash feel~worn and loved.  I happily followed Sandra around the house, trying to snap pics and take in what she was telling me.  I could have spent many more hours, as I was falling in love with her house, and the choices she had made to create such a compelling and beautiful story.  We went on to other rooms that although were secondary rooms, were still outfitted in the thoughtful and artful style that is all Sandra. 

 Her butler's pantry was saved from the old original cottage, and the cabinets 

were installed in a space right off the new kitchen.  Here she has showcased 

her collection of old silver pieces in a nod to their spot on Old Silver Beach.  

 Piles of old silver pieces mixed with cookbooks, and some blue and white 

transferware on the shelves in this charming pantry.  Sandra frames silver utensils 

on linen backdrops and lovely silver leaf frames.  

 A powder room wall has a collection of black and white photographs and mementos.  

 Sandra frames a lot of things that become beautiful pieces of artwork.

 She mixes them up with fragments or odd and unusual pieces that really make

 for a soulful home.  She doesn't use color, but favors all the natural tones

 from black to white and everything in between.  Lots of textures keep it interesting: 

rag rugs, wire and willow baskets, washed and worn woods all create lovely harmony.

A sunny sleeping room on the first floor houses two iron beds dressed 

with vintage linens and blankets.  Burlap and linen shades soften each window

 and one of Sandra's hand crafted chandeliers dances above the beds. 

She also makes enormous and artful wall clocks, like this one in their home office.

Witty wall art at its best.  

 After the house tour, Sandra's hubby made us a cappuccino to go along

 with a slice of delicious berry tart. I could get used to this....

 A quick tour of the grounds was next! 

 Sandra pulled on a pair of pink Hunter boots and tossed me a cream pair in the perfect size.  

How serendipitous. It was a misty day on the Cape, but I was excited to see the outside.

  Look at the facade~it looks like an original structure, doesn't it? 

 Here you can see  the lovely windows that Sandra designed. 

Just as she had done inside her home, Sandra had placed interesting and beautiful pieces

 strategically around her grounds.  I loved this twig bench. 

 Every piece she used outdoors had patina and style.

 And with that my exciting side trip came to an end, although I hope to be back... 

maybe next time it will be with an overnight bag for a girls weekend! 

How about it Sandra?

Follow Sandra on Facebook here and on Instagram @oldsilvershed to see lots more of her

amazing style and home. 

 If you would like to see Sandra's home (and mine)  in the DECORATING MAGAZINE, by Matthew Mead, you can order from the publisher by clicking here.