Here in the desert, fans run almost year-round.  Even in our cold frosty winters, we tend to keep a fan going for “white noise.”  The one in my bedroom is huge and sounds like a small engine airplane (why do I want to spell it aeroplane right now!).    It looks a lot like the picture below and we purchased it at Wal-mart. 

 

 

 

As you can see, it’s not very attractive.  It is also too strong for simple air moving.  When that thing blows, nothing stays in place for long.   In the living room, we keep your general all-purpose oscillating fan.  It’s functional but not very attractive.  So, when our old one died, we replaced that white plastic jobbie with a new one.  One that looks about 50 years old but has all the advantages of a new one.  (no cloth cord for one thing!). 

 

The first fan pictured is almost identical to what I purchased.  I like the sleekness of it.  the dark color looks good against my “Bellissima” yellow walls (the color of straw) and yet it isn’t just functional.  The hint of vintage charm adds to my decor now instead of detracting from it.

 

This is a fine example of what I mean by Vintimagery in decor.  I wouldn’t want the old fans with their wide open cages.  With all of the long hair floating around this house, I can imagine how easy it would be to lose a hank or two of hair if you weren’t careful when you walked by!  I like plastic cords.  I’m not one of those people who want to live plastic free.  I’m all for plastic.  WAHOO for plastic.  Especially around my electrical cords.

 

The old and the new…in perfect harmony I’d say!