when it comes to my life, there are very few things that i don’t prefer to be vintage. clothing, jewelry, furniture, etc.. there’s just something about the history behind objects that i’ve always loved. i’ll never forget my mom standing in front of an antique italian mirror in our house saying, “isn’t it neat to imagine all of the different people who must of looked into this same mirror over the past 200 years?”. it’s that possibility of a story and a life before my own ownership that i love in the work of frederique morrel. i’ve mentioned her work before but wanted to add these new pieces that are available from egg mercantile online. frederique collects vintage doilies, lace, border work and bits of embroidery patterns and embeds them in sturdy melamine trays. a lot of people would prefer the actual textiles themselves, but i like the way that something so precious (and often fragile, like vintage lace) gets a new life that makes me comfortable enough to use it on an everyday basis. the rich browns in her fall trays are perfect for the cooler temperatures and really add a sense of warmth and history to a room. you can view her full collection (and shop online) at egg mercantile right here- be sure to check out her beautiful keyrings and lunchboxes, too- they’re made from vintage canvas or tapestry lined with plastic. you can also click here to view frederique’s site and additional product offerings (like the lamp and notebook pictured). [thanks, steven!]