Design Trends Come Alive at the ASO Decorators’ Show House

Hello and welcome to a new week!  As you may have noticed, the blog has been a little silent the last few days.  Last week was one of those weeks when my schedule got the best of me and blogging got pushed to the side.  Despite everything and a week of rainy days, I had a good week and got lots accomplished.

One of the fun things on my schedule last week was a preview event for the Atlanta Symphony Decorators’ Show House.  Along with select designers and bloggers, I was invited to a private tour of the home before it opened to the public.  Having attended many of the ASO show house over the years, I must say at this years’ show house, Chateau Soleil is one of my all-time favorites.

Let me take you on a little tour….

Chateau Soleil

Built in 1998 and designed by architect William T. Baker, the 14,000 sq. foot French style estate sits on 2 beautifully landscaped acres.  Named for its sunny, golden façade, Château Soleil is a show-stopper both inside and out.

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Treasure Hunting–Scott Antique Market

Happy Friday!
I don’t think I have shared with you some the photos I took at Scott Antique Market this month.
Scott’s this month was brimming with fantastic finds.  Since the Atlanta Gift and Home Furnishings show was in town and buyers from all over the world were in town for it, the vendors at Scott’s really upped their game and loaded their booths with all kinds of home décor and furniture.  I didn’t get to snap as many photos as I wanted because I was dragging around a cart full of items but I did take enough to wet your appetite.
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There were lots of tall armoires at this show including this beauty.  I love the circle design on the mirrored doors.
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Fabulous bamboo table that would make a perfect bar cart.
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This vendor had a great selection of antiqued mirrored accent tables in a different shapes and sizes.  The antique gold finish on this one was beautiful.
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Vintage boxes, crates and baskets were everywhere.
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This curved front cabinet was so pretty.
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Lots of grey washed pieces.  This piece is just begging for a dark stain top.
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Lovely folding mirror screen.
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Industrial is here to stay.  This piece was pretty awesome not only because of the size but the details and hardware.
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I loved this vintage office vignette and that parking meter turned lamp was so cool.
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Great iron chairs just waiting for a splash of color.  Can’t you just see them in bright orange???
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Did you say you were looking for sea sponges???
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The guys at Parker Kennedy never disappoint with fabulous bamboo pieces, bold colors and chic accessories.  This blue bar cart/table made me gasp!
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I love anything in red (with brass details and cute knobs)!
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Great bamboo chair.
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Can you just imagine entertaining with this oval tray?
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Love this color, fabric combo.
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I’d give up a lung for this chair.  Emerald green is so luscious!
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Poodle on a perch!
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Another red gem.  Love the blue and white Chaing Mai fabric.
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The way this desk was painted and the treatment on the top surface was great.  The top was a special paint treatment.
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Weathered and rustic.
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And this piece was just beautiful.  Check out the detail on the drawer and sides.
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All in all the Scott Antique Market was really good.  There was lots to see and lots to buy.  I picked up a couple of pieces of milk glass, two vintage fans, some brass trays and some vintage jewelry.
Until next months edition of Treasure Hunting!

Shelly

There’s a New Shop In Town

Just when I thought shopping for antiques and vintage items couldn’t get any better here in Atlanta, a new store opens offering up even more treasures!
The Chamblee Antiques and Interiors store opened a few weeks ago and has booth after booth of vintage and antique treasures.  Because the multi-dealer shop has booths owned by a different proprietors the mix of products ranges from classic antiques to mid-century modern, industrial, Asian and rustic vintage.
Here’s a look at some of the things that caught my eye on a recent visit….
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My friends Lance and David from Parker Kennedy Living had these lovely Asian figurines in their booth.  They were just captivating.
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I loved this little bamboo bench.  Super cute as a little accent in a guest bedroom.
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The wood crate full of vintage bottles was cool but at $185 it stayed in the store.
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Loved this scale and thought about it for a brief second but decided to wait.
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The brass bowl was oversized and really beautiful.
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A pretty little silver cracker dish (would also be great to hold pens and pencils on a desk).
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These ceramic urns were really stunning.  They measured about 16″ tall.
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This vintage terrarium expensive but really nice.  I can just  imagine a cluster of succulents nestled inside.
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The Asian wall plaques was great.  I’d paint it an antique ivory color it would be a bit more versatile to decorate with.
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Lovely bright orange cabinet.
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Lots of ironstone!
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A pretty hand-painted chest of drawers.  I loved how tall the piece was.
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A fun vintage sewing tin.
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Isn’t it amazing that you can turn just about anything into a lamp these days?
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This cowhide bench was nice.
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I saw this vintage rack and immediately thought about how great spools of ribbons would look stored on it.
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I have a thing for benches and bamboo!
Chamblee Antiques and Interiors is located in the heart of Chamblee’s Historic Antiques Row and is over 11,000 sq. feet.  There are lots of antique stores and thrift shops in the area so you can easily spend a day treasure hunting.
Chamblee Antiques and Interiors
3550 Broad Street, Suite A, Chamblee, Georgia 30341
(770) 986-7460
Mon – Fri: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sun: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Did you know that ConfettiStyle Interiors offers a Shopping Service for anyone needing help selecting furniture or accessories for their home? I’d love to help you create the home of your dreams!

Thrifting and a few Highligts from Scotts

Top of the morning to everyone.  I hope you had a good weekend!
I spent a good chunk of my weekend thrifting at a few local haunts and made a trip to Scott Antique Market to see what goodies I could find there.  I didn’t attend Scott last month so I was excited for the show this month.  One of my favorite vendors at the show brings boxes and boxes of items he purchases from estate sales, auctions and antique dealers.  His usual set-up consist of about 20+ tables loaded with stuff, some good and some on the “junk” side.  Looking through his tables is always an experience and most times I come away with a few good pieces.  I buy most of my milk glass from him and he always has piles and piles of vintage jewelry which is a draw for me.
Whenever I go to Scott to shop “my guy” as I affectionately call him, I go on Thursday, the first day the show opens. His stuff sells fast and there is always a crowd.  I’ll make sure to take photos of his space next month and show you the madness.
Anyhow, here’s a look-see at what I picked up from Scott’s and a few other spots around town.
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I found this old scale and couldn’t resist. $8.00!
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These vintage McLaughlin Milk glass bottles were a great find at only $3.00 each.  I’ve seen these selling on-line for as much as $40.00 a piece.
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I adore vintage jewelry!
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I’ve wanted to start collecting ironstone and was thrilled to find this piece for $5.00.   I feel a new obsession collection starting to build.
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 Aren’t these woven knobs cute?  “My guy” sold me these for .50 each.
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This was probably my best buy from Scotts.  These unfinished oval frames which measured 48″ x 32″ were $5.00 a piece.  Image the mirror, chalkboard, corkboard options!
 After making my purchases at Scott’s I made the rounds and snapped a few photos of things that caught my eye.
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 Love this mid-century modern lamp at the Parker Kennedy booth.  David and Lance always have a stunning booth filled with incredible pieces.
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This gorgeous chest is also a Parker Kennedy piece.  That hardware is to die for!
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 I loved this tabletop vignette.
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 A stunning piece of furniture!
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Arched top shutters…so beautiful. I would use these pieces inside a home as décor.
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 This Grandmother clock was fabulous.
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Another pretty piece of furniture. The mirrored back and scalloped detailing really gave this piece its uniqueness.
After Scott’s I stopped at my one of my favorite flea markets and found a few things…
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  I’ve had great luck selling the other scales I’ve come across in my Etsy shop so this one will be headed there as soon as I clean it up a bit. This one is large and a really beauty.
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I also found this Mottaheda Pinecone Finial( turned lamp) for $14.00.  This baby is solid brass and gorgeous.  I spotted the finial selling on-line for $200!
I’m so fortunate that Atlanta and the surrounding suburbs have lots of antique stores, thrift shops and flea markets to shop at.  A few days before Scott’s my friend Dorothy and I made a trip to visit Antique Traditions and on the way there we spotted church thrift store.  Of course we had to make a U-turn and pop in for a visit.
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 I picked up this beautiful blue glass bowl for $2.00 and the slate blue egg cups for .25 each.
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And this original oil painting was $4.00.
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I also found a pair of ornate wall plaques with a mirrored center .  These pieces hang vertically and will look great flanking a larger mirror.
And finally, I found what is likely to be one of my most favorite pieces ever at an auction I attended last week.
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This stunning cuckoo clock made my heart flutter.  I love the detailing and the old world charm it has.  I was told by someone at the auction to get it appraised but what I know so far is that it is a Schneider Black Forest Cuckoo Clock, maybe worth in the hundreds!
All in all, the past few days have resulted in some of my best thrifting finds.   I love the thrill of the hunt and coming home with a few things to keep or sell in my shops is always good!

XO Shelly

Out and About: Shopping Palooza

Welcome to a new week! I hope your weekend was a good one. Beside getting a little work done, switching out my closet from winter to spring clothes and going to Scott Antique Market, I spent a fair amount of time out and about shopping and visiting a couple of stores here in Atlanta that have been on my list of things to do.
Here’s a look at my weekend from behind the lens! {warning, photo heavy post}
First up is my visit to Scott Antique Market on Thursday.  Despite not being in the mood to dig through piles of stuff, I did come away with a few treasures. I was also excited to see lots of new vintage modern pieces from one of my favorite dealers, Parker Kennedy Living.  David and Lance are two of the nicest people and boy do they have an eye for style and design.
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I purchased this beautiful bubble pattern Jadite bowl.  This is my first Jadite purchase and now I’m torn between putting this bowl in my Etsy shop or keeping it for myself.
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I also came home with this unique milk glass bowl.
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      This is the Mexican porcelain dish I got.  The colors and pattern were what drew me to this piece.
After doing a bit more shopping, I made my way over to the Parker Kennedy booth.  It was so refreshing to see the bold colors they infused their booth with this show.
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      These wood cabinets with rattan doors were pretty stunning.  I think they would look great in a beach house.
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      How about these turquoise chest?  I can totally envision a bedroom designed around these beauties.
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This magenta piece was really stunning.
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    Loved the whimsical feel of this flower mirror.  It would be pretty stunning in a bathroom.
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The color didn’t stop with the furniture at PKL, there were lots of accessories in fun vibrant colors as well.
If you get a chance to shop Scott Antique Market, you’ll definitely want to check out the Parker Kennedy booth.  You can also connect with them on Facebook here.
On Saturday I had planned to head back out to Scott’s but had a last-minute change of plans and decided to stay in town and visit a few stores and check out The Revival vintage market that was taking place. My first stop was Steve McKenzie’s.  I have wanted to visit the store for a while and after connecting with the owners, Steve and his wife Jill via Facebook and Twitter, I was excited to stop in for a visit.  I met my friend Dorothy at the store and I had a great time meeting Steve and getting a tour of his shop.
In addition to being a southeast showroom for Grange, Steve and Jill have created a beautiful store filled with modern and vintage furnishing, antiques, decorative accents and tabletop pieces. Steve’s custom fabric and furniture line as well as ceramic pieces from R Wood are also available in the store.
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Such beautiful chairs in a stunning orange fabric.  I loved the sleek silhouette and the back cushion detail.  Steve has also designed a sofa with this same detail.
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Here’s a line-up of some of Steve’s custom fabrics.  His new collection is also great and will be available soon.
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Love this cute little bar cabinet.  Perfect for a nook, corner or man’s office.
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  Just a few of the accessory pieces available… vintage wine barrel lazy susan, R Wood bowl and a vintage jar.
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    Such a cute chair!
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     This room within the store features a curtain wall in one of Steve’s fabrics and one of his original pieces of artwork.  And, those red globe pendants are to-die-for!
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This vintage tulip table and chair set were given a new look with the addition of fabric mixing on the chairs.
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    I wish you could see this antique table up close.  The carved wood base is so beautiful and the bleached wood (done by Steve) really gave the table a soft, weathered appearance.
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      There is a wall of pillows in the full range of fabrics from Steve’s line.
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On our way out of the store I spotted this really cool fold up desk caddy.  The inside has cubbies for storing papers and office supplies, and when not in use the box folds up and can be stored or carried to another location.
Steve Mckenzie’s is a fabulous store that is open, airy and easy to shop.  And, I also love that there are items in all price points so the store is affordable for everyone.  I can’t wait to visit the store again.
Next on our stop was The Revival vintage market.  This pop-up market was a bit disappointing in my book. I had gotten the impression from the advertising that there would be a good number of vintage sellers at this market and there really weren’t.  Most of the products were handcrafted and/or up-cycled new pieces made to look vintage.  There was jus a sprinkling of true vintage goods  and the market felt more like a craft and artist market to me (see photos below).  Despite all that Dorothy and I took a spin around. I did mange to spend $4 on some vintage wallpaper samples which I’m going to use to make some of my designer clipboards so the trip was not a total loss.
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Wind chimes made from old tin pails and silverware.
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Framed vintage dollies.
I can officially check The Revival off my list and don’t think I’ll be going back again.
The last stop on my shopping palooza was the Westside Market.
Photo: Our New Sign is Up!! It's Official!!
The newly opened Westside Market is a collection of booths that sell Vintage Furniture, Antique Furniture, Lighting, Lamps, Decorative Home Accessories, Framed Art, Floral Arrangements, Chairs, Upholstery, Drapes, Pillows, Original Art and Bed Linens.  A little of everything.  The market has been open for about a month but has not had its official grand opening celebration yet.
I was glad to see that some of my favorite dealers from Scott Antique Market have opened booths and I hope that more will follow so that this market will become a true vintage shopping destination.  Here’s a look inside Westside Market…
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A mix of old and new.
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Original art.
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Vintage collectibles and décor.
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Up-styled vintage pieces.
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Some true antiques.
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More original artwork.
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Painted and upholstered pieces.
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I thought these retro modern chairs were fun.
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Some new garden inspired décor and floral.
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Keeping my fingers crossed that the Westside Market will develop into a great shopping destination.
If you’d like to visit the Westside Market you can find them here:
Westside Market
1530 Ellsworth Ind Blvd, Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Monday-Saturday 10:00-6:00
http://www.westsidemarketatl.com/
Ok folks, that’s the end of the ride.  Writing this post has taken all the energy I have today, especially since my computer froze on me and I had to start it all over!  I hope you enjoyed my shopping palooza!
Lots on the to-do list this week including a bit more shopping at the Lakewood Antiques show on Friday.  I hope you week ahead is Fabulous!

XO Shelly

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