Sunday, March 29, 2009

The beauty in simple numbers

I LOVE typography on things. But simple numbers really speak to me.



Isn't this door awesome? I think I found it at My Sweet Savannah. The numbers are so simple yet soooo elegant on black. I think I'm going to paint my door black this summer...



Thanks My Sweet Savannah! Loving these pots! http://mysweetsavannah.blogspot.com/2009/03/spring-etsy-finds.html



I want them all! These are at The Shabby Nest's Etsy shop at


This is from my own mantle. I love the numbers on the old Medalta pots.


Layla and Kevin at The Lettered Cottage created a really fun way to tweek their kitchen cabinets by framing a ruler with moulding. LOVE IT!http://theletteredcottage.blogspot.com/2009/03/guest-post-by-mr-lettered-cottage.html


And this is also Layla's claim to awesome. She hand painted the number on her rustic stool.

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Not sure what my thang with numbers is all about, but I'm crazy about them. Such a simple thing, but placed in the right areas, they really lend a fun whimsical feel to whatever they're on.

One day at a used goods place, I nearly came home with an entire box of old brass house numbers. When the price didn't agree with me, I left them all. I might have to go back and pick up just a few. I have this great old distressed black chest begging for a number or three...

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10 comments:

  1. ginaMarch 30, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    I love numbers on things too- you 've highlighted some great finds!

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  2. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleMarch 31, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    LOve this!

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  3. Funky Junk SistersApril 20, 2009 at 11:02 PM

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  4. AnonymousMay 16, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    I love the numbers on the door too! Do you know if they are stencils or free-hand?

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  5. AnonymousMay 28, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    also curious if the numbers on the door are vinyl decals? did she get them on etsy?

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  6. Funky Junk InteriorsMay 28, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Not sure Anon. But if you are who I think you are, you know someone that can make numbers for you anytime you like. :) I'd suggest vinyl for sure so they can be removed if desired.

    Funky Junk Donna

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  7. Mary FrancesJuly 7, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    I am sure you have seen designer Heather Chadduck's home featured in the now gone "Cottage Living"...she embroidered numbers on the back of her dining room chair slipcovers, and hung glittered numbers on her Christmas tree...she was also the style director at that wonderful magazine...she now does the same at "Coastal Living"...numbers are one of my weak spots, too!

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  8. ChrisJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I love the numbers. Great idea.
    Seattle Homes For Sale

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  9. trailmarkyNovember 19, 2011 at 12:48 PM

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  10. trailmarkyNovember 19, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Hey what was the no. 2 means? and where is your furniture anyway?

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