a couple of years ago I found a 1950's era silver tinsel christmas tree at a vintage/junk shop for a steal. It's perfect for my small collection of vintage ornaments. If I had my way, it's the only tree I'd put up for the season...
(and, no, I don't have the rotating multi-colored light to go with it....)
our first fire of the season in the outdoor fireplace.... all Sunday long...
Arcobaleno Antiques
When I posted this image last week, my friend Charlotta from Space for Inspiration commented that this arrangement of framed silverware is similar to my collection, which I posted when I first began blogging.
I have a collection of coin silver pieces that I have either bought or have been given as gifts. I had always wanted to display them somehow and when I got these antique frames from my husband's grandmother, I covered sturdy cardboard with low loft batting and topped it with neutral cotton canvas. I took a heavy needle and secured the pieces with clear fishing line, piercing all the layers and knotting it in the back.
My collection in my kitchen.
I love to see old silverware displayed in any way. Charlotta, thanks for the reminder...
absolutely beautiful things
I love Anna Spiro's style — white interior walls and white upholstery. I have especially admired how she introduces color; her mix of pillows adds just the right amount of color. But I have had a terribletime at trying to do the same thing. My living room upholstery is also white canvas and I would love a similar look. I've searched forever for just the right mix of pattern and color in pillows, but have really had no luck. I don't have ready access to large fabric stores without driving a few hours and I am trying to keep from spending too much on pillows that I will likely change out all too often. But recently, I found a selection of batik print fabrics that I am so excited about! I tried to get a good mix and I want to also have a mix of different sizes of pillows made. I have so many antique and vintage pieces, I hope this will bring in a fresh feel:
batik fabrics for my living room pillows
Can't wait to get these going!
You might remember from earlier posts here and here that I love the human figure as art. One night recently as I was cooking supper, I glanced in our dining room and saw the setting sun making some nice patterns on the three toddler dress forms I bought at an antique shop years ago. The toddler shapes were so unusual that I couldn't resist them. After some searching, I found just the right welder to make stands for each of them and they now live in our dining room. One snowy day this past winter, I made the lock and key wraps for their necks. They're an off-beat touch; just the kind of thing I love.
my guest room with the new zebra rug
My guest room has a whole new look thanks to Lindsay at Everything LEB! I was the lucky winner of her zebra print rug giveaway from RugsUSA.com.
I'm so excited; it's just the thing I needed to layer on top of my seagrass rug.
I'm a regular visitor over at Lindsay's; check out her awesome style and great giveaways.
Thanks, Linds!
my dining room
I found this chandelier at a thrift store recently for forty dollars. I just added a few crystals and the drippy candle sleeves. I love a good bargain like that. What about you?
Have a great weekend. I'll see you Monday, when I hope I can report that those cabinets are mine.
donna
chair from the Tony Duquette Tastemaker Tag Sale One Kings Lane
I've recently discovered a new blog that I like, Sybaritic . William has a good eye. Saturday, he featured a few of the Tony Duquette items from the One Kings Lane Tastemaker Tag Sale.
That chair from the sale really looked familiar....
my chair
Here's my chair. So similar, aren't they....? I suspect both chairs are from the Victorian era. They are made of mache with mother-of-pearl inlay and hand-painting. I really do love mine. You know me, I'm a neutral gal, so a piece like this kicks a room up. I bought mine at an estate auction a few years ago. At the time, I wondered if I paid too much. I think I spent around $225.
It's a safe bet the Duquette chair went for lots more. Gotta love local auctions. Don't miss them when you have the chance.
(And I like the legs on my chair better....)
scout designs
I love a grouping of antique prints or engravings like the one above from Scout Designs.
Here's a set of six engravings in my house; I found them at an antique shop years ago. I thought the blue/gray tones were interesting. I wish I knew more about them.
