What is it about vintage toys and games and pictures that make us smile. Is it their innocence that stands out in this i-everything world we live in? Does it make us feel warm and cozy? This week, Velvet &Linen, one of my all time favorites, blogged about her fantastic design project. Her talented family business, Giannetti Home, created this most inviting family game room.

The room had strong bones and much potential to start out with.

They gathered collections the family had accumulated over the years...

And created a room that tells a beautiful story...

I love these images from a French children's bedroom...

The lamp below was made in NYC in the 60's and 70's..

Vintage blocks are small touches that create nice atmosphere.

Love this room by design team Lila & Tom from Design Sponge:

Vintage games are quite inexpensive and can make a nice statement.

What a sweet shelf. I gave my sister in law a baby present, similar to the See Saw toy below. It was long before Cici Crib was born. I thinks she puts it out for Christmas every year..

See you..

Christina