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(music by Luc, animation by JuliaPott)
Three years ago, Alice Saunders, a.k.a. Forestbound, and Francesca Zmetra, a.k.a. Thirteen Eighty-Five, (who’s also responsible for the delightful blog, The Snail and The Cyclops) became roommates in an old house in Jamaica Plain, MA. They didn’t know each other at the time but because of their similar styles, they bonded instantly and became close as friends and creative colleagues. Alice’s aesthetic tends toward old military Americana with a collection of canvas bags, found bones, birch bark, vintage lace and postcards. Francesca’s taste is more feminine, influenced by wartime beauty parlors and apothecaries. These friends share a studio space and each have their own bedroom along with four other roommates in this old Victorian in an artsy neighborhood of Boston. Both Alice and Francesca keep up with modern technology though their Internet businesses, blog, and Flickr sites, but their work and decor are nostalgic for things past: ephemera, vintage wares and trinkets with character.
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106 comments
Sign in to add your ownmgilinfo says:
Thanks for the post.
2 years ago
redyellowandblueink says:
oooo, pretty gosh darn nice little story there-thanks for sharing.
2 years ago
mtraub says:
Yes! Old man's hunting lodge! <3
2 years ago
adoreneko says:
Thank you very much for the tour of your house. Love how you found the table at a flea market.
2 years ago
BeadinBabe says:
So cool, I love the rustic look
2 years ago
enhabiten says:
2 of my etsy favorites!!! I love their both their aesthetics a lot. Great feature.
2 years ago
heidiburton says:
Love the house, and the interesting things inside! Great that the two of you crossed paths, obviously a good pairing of individuals to live together :D
2 years ago
Radness says:
Ooooh fun picks :)
2 years ago
zuppaartista says:
how cute are they! love their style! thanks guys for the peek inside your home! :)
2 years ago
studiocvh says:
such a soft and pretty collection
2 years ago
restlessthings says:
Loved seeing into their world!
2 years ago
evihan says:
great selection
2 years ago
MouseTrapVintage says:
Two amazing sellers! I'm always putting items from both of your stores on my wish list. Cheers to the both of you on this feature! Also, hello to Jamaica Plain, the nice little part of B-town where my twin sister lives. :)
2 years ago
voleurdebijoux says:
wonderful story....and fabulous picks!
2 years ago
kidacollective says:
Great film - so much fun seeing inside your home and workspace.
2 years ago
mojospastyle says:
Cool Story and I really like to hear about people succeeding. Makes me smile!
2 years ago
rustchic says:
i cant get the video feed but the story and pics for this are lovely
2 years ago
rntn says:
i love this list Thank you :)
2 years ago
blogbloglog says:
Terrific! Big fan of both of these fab ladies.
2 years ago
MagnetGames says:
I really liked the video and seeing how you keep your workspaces and rooms! <3 susan.
2 years ago
weirdwolf says:
I love it all! The birch bark, dried flowers, 1940's feedsack dresses, the vintage postcards... It was a real treat meeting these two creative gals and seeing their delightful spaces.
2 years ago
enhabiten says:
if your video feed isn't working here's a link to the video on you tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqggaH_684Y. Mine wasn't working either.
2 years ago
0liveLoaf says:
you two are so cute!!
2 years ago
bonjourdolly says:
Aw, two of my most favorite favorite ladies!!! Both of their aesthetics are so perfect and dreamy, nostalgic and unique, and all things wonderful! The feature was incredible, these are two very special and inspiring ladies with amazin' stores!
2 years ago
steinschmuckdesign says:
Love rustic look, absolutely Great, thank you!
2 years ago
ohfrench says:
Oh my goodness, I love these two! My bag is by Forestbound & I follow The Snail and the Cyclops. Love!<3 Thanks so much for posting this!
2 years ago
jiorji says:
i love those canvas bags
2 years ago
asundrynotion says:
Living with vintage has a lot more soul and helps unleash creativity. Our home has been like this forever. It's comfortable & comforting. Great feature!
2 years ago
odiliafu says:
Love all the vintage picks!! The vintage deer plaques are really cool!
2 years ago
fernanimals says:
I love these ladies!
2 years ago
HelloMrFox says:
I love their shops and Francesca's blog, so inspiring!
2 years ago
luckylife says:
I absolutely love it....both of these ladies are adorable and their style so distinct and unique. I love getting to see how other folks live, especially when it is so lovingly and creatively done. Great job, thanks for sharing with us ladies! And I adore this series, great job etsy team! xo Melissa
2 years ago
beautifulbridget says:
Too cool!
2 years ago
sacatonjune says:
oh i love these two! they are endlessly inspiring! i'm so happy i was able to get a little peak into their lives. great feature!!
2 years ago
binkaminka says:
great article! I love this vintage stuff
2 years ago
thesocialcellar says:
Such awesome gals!
2 years ago
13bees says:
lovely posting!
2 years ago
edor says:
super charming spaces! love both of their styles...
2 years ago
ImSoVintage says:
Love it all. Thanks so much for including my bottle.
2 years ago
simpledream2 says:
How AWESOME...another feature about Alice at forestbound. I follow her shop and enhabiten EVERYDAY after coming home from work and checking my own shop. I am mesmerized by their creative style. I'll be sure to check out the other featured shops. Thanks for more good reading. Lisa
2 years ago
forestbound says:
thank you to everyone for all the nice comments! and thank you tara for creating such an incredible video! alice
2 years ago
CutieDynamite says:
So pretty!
2 years ago
thirteeneightyfive says:
awwwwwh shucks! I second what Alice says!!!!!!
2 years ago
staceyrebecca says:
Tara! This is great! I *love* the music you found to go with it!
2 years ago
katiearms says:
So unbelievably charming. Another wonderful video Tara!
2 years ago
funkeyfinds says:
oh this was so much fun! I loved watching it! [I also loved the wind up toy!]
2 years ago
LooFooTooFoo says:
that was so cute! hooray for boston!
2 years ago
strawberrykoi says:
What a wonderful video! It was a s good as a movie or book, thank you for the pleasure!
2 years ago
mybirch says:
Beautiful! Stunning artists :)
2 years ago
whiteapple says:
Best Ever! Those two are super sweet together! Thanks for the house tour girls!
2 years ago
tellittothemountain says:
aw, they are the most delightful ladies! this was a wonderful treat!
2 years ago
estatesale says:
this was so good! you guys are rad.
2 years ago
HibouCards says:
WE'RE NEIGHBORS! I live in Jamaica Plain too! you guys are very creative, love it! Hibou
2 years ago
bklynstitch says:
That was so inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home!
2 years ago
sushipie says:
Oh you two sound so smart and business-like. I want to adopt you both as my friends! xoxo, sp
2 years ago
treefox says:
god damn, you two!
2 years ago
polkadotHOME says:
Very cool! Wonderful place, very inspiring. I have a similar style and share your love of unearthing flea market treasures and natural history items. Thanks for sharing.
2 years ago
soniamineo says:
You ladies are so cute! I wish I could have you as friends! Great taste. Thanks for sharing your space with us :)
2 years ago
TeenAngster says:
I love, love, love your space! Quite a fan.
2 years ago
seedknits says:
oh how wonderful!
2 years ago
fallinginswirls says:
Oh how I adore your house. Magic. You two are just too lovely! Great to hear you talking :) Hope you are having a beautiful summer time.
2 years ago
anythinggoeshere says:
I love the bags made by forestbound. What a wonder chance for us to see inside your home. Lovely.
2 years ago
recycledwares says:
great rustic and earthy picks for this article. i had fun watching the video and taking a peek at all the links.
2 years ago
Iammie says:
Nice!
2 years ago
littlejennywren says:
I follow Forestbound on Flickr and love her gorgeous bags.
2 years ago
hazelandhunter says:
lovely tour! i love this space!
2 years ago
MyWagonette says:
i really enjoyed watching this video. thanks for sharing. :)
2 years ago
zebracakes says:
I love those 1940s shoes!!! Too bad they're not bigger!
2 years ago
SadovskyJewelry says:
Wow that is pretty cool
2 years ago
opendoorstudio says:
just love this look. 1940's is my era! i only wish I had been around then!
2 years ago
kinchi says:
What a dreamy place, it seems you two are very lucky to have found eachother!
2 years ago
EthelandIris says:
Wow, what a beautiful home ladies. I wish we had houses like that in the UK. Lx
2 years ago
SundraSandrusi says:
wonderful story!!!and fabulous picks!!!!
2 years ago
evihan says:
great subject..thanx for sharing with us:-)
2 years ago
1AEON says:
neat picks!! love the deer!!!
2 years ago
sparrowsalvage says:
Holy crow, you guys are so much cuter than I could have ever imagined! Love you both- you're such an inspiration!
2 years ago
lovelygifts says:
Very cute
2 years ago
dearbirthday says:
oh, i liked them before and now i think i love them
2 years ago
Radness says:
love the rustic theme :)
2 years ago
pocketcarnival says:
I think that's amazing! It's kinda fearless, as interior design. Love it.
2 years ago
VintageHome says:
Love to see where others live & create - very nicely done! Thanks for the inspiration.
2 years ago
blueberryshoes says:
soooooooooooooooooooooooo obsessed with this house and everything inside it. you girls are the coolest!
2 years ago
LaBellaAmour says:
omg the cutest thing ive ever seen!
2 years ago
kirby says:
This is so cute! I LOVE the decor. Very inspirational!
2 years ago
goldrevival says:
agh! just found this old gem! these girls are so inspiring!!! thanks for showing us your little corner of the world :) rachelgoldilocks.blogspot.com <3
2 years ago
victoriousyouth says:
aw the east coast is so adorable!
2 years ago
Elmstone says:
im pretty sure alice is reincarnated direct from 1915.
1 year ago
Tirabaralla says:
I love both styles alto and I feel like they are both part of me, yay forthis vid and feature!
1 year ago
Tirabaralla says:
I love both styles alto and I feel like they are both part of me, yay forthis vid and feature!
1 year ago