Your Guide For Stylish Living
The more I shop flea markets and antique stores, the more I’m loving the idea of collecting random pieces of art and creating an eclectic art wall reminiscent of a something you’d find in a Soho loft.
Art is a sure-fire way to personalize your décor.
I’m off to Scott Antique Market tomorrow and who knows, I just might come home to a few pieces of eclectic art of my own!
Last week I wrote a post entitled Why Dark Walls Work! As I mentioned in the post, I’m a fan of dark walls, especially if the end result is a room that looks like this!
So much to love! I just want to curl up in this room and stay there until the end of time. I love the mix of neutrals with black and shades of grey, and all the texture just adds to the ambience of this space.
This room should be the poster child for great design!
Why do dark rooms work?….
Coziness
Elegance
Drama
Sophistication
High Style
Depth & Dimension
Utter Beauty!
Have a fab weekend. I’m off to Scott Antique market, spending time creating and spending lots of time at my desk!
Happy October 15th. I hope your weekend was filled with splendid adventures!
I started my weekend a bit early and headed to Scott Antique Market on Thursday. The market is now officially open to the public on Thursdays at 1:00 and everyone, including myself took advantage of the earlier shopping day.
I spotted lots of great pieces at Scott and walked away with a couple for myself.
Loved these mixed linen upholstered parson chairs!
This patchwork hair with the cowhide back was incredible. A true work of art.
I was so tempted to buy this tinsel tree with the revolving colored light. It so reminded me of my childhood.
This arrangement was stunning with gigantic horns and pinecones as the centerpiece.
These metal chairs were pretty cool and would look great around a kitchen table (the comfort however leaves something to be desired)!
This rehabed chair from Parker Kennedy was stunning. A new paint job and some gorgeous fabric were all it took to recreate this beauty.
The assortment of crystal chandelier accents is never-ending at Scott.
This set of vintage chairs was just waiting for a makeover!
I so wanted to by this wood chest and could image all my jewelry supplies being stored inside…that was until the vendor said it was $425! Way overpriced!
This art deco cabinet was a great buy at $200, including the marble inset top.
Shopping Scott does not always yield great finds but this trip I was able to scored a few goodies:
I scored this awesome vintage gumball machine with a solid copper base! This is a great accessory piece for bookcases or a tabletop. I think it would look great with colorful marbles inside.
I picked up a few paper clock faces. These will be fun for scrapbooking, crafting and clock making of course!
This brass tray was a steal!
I picked up these vintage lemon juicers just because I thought they were pretty cool.
This set of mini ( 4″ x 3″) botanical plates was a great find.
And I was thrilled to come across lots of tassel necklaces. Just so happens that tassels and jewelry are two of my obsessions!
On Saturday I spent the day with my friend Karen. We hit a couple of local shops and lunched at the same restaurant as a couple of celebrities. I snapped lots of inspiring photos which I’ll share with you tomorrow.
Sunday was a work day, prepping for upcoming design workshops, preparing a business proposal and catching up on a few mags, including the latest issue of Country Living. And, speaking of Country Living, I have some awesome news I’ll be sharing in the next couple of weeks that involves their Christmas issue so stay tuned!
John Saladino
Nancy Lancaster
I’ll be back next week with highlights from my day at Scott Antique Market and some chic and easy gift wrap inspiration!
Howdy all. I hope you all had a great weekend. Mine was filled with lots of work and a little play.
On Friday the hubby and headed to Scott Antique Market to do a little vintage shopping. While I didn’t score anything major, I did find these beautiful blue and cream plates.
I had my first Caramel Apple Blast of the fall season. I’m not a coffee drinker so this is my fall and winter vice.
I crafted a bunch of these cute gift tags that go out with each of my Etsy shop orders.
We took a walk in the park and enjoyed this beautiful scenery.
I gathered a few acorns on my morning walk and plan to do a little fall crafting.
I did a little Pinning over at Pinterest and discovered these beautiful images. You can follow my boards here!
Happy Monday! I hope all of you are enjoying the fabulous long weekend and spending some time doing things you love or just enjoying some R & R on the last weekend of Summer. I thought I’d pop in today to share a few things that caught my eye over the weekend.
Enjoy and be inspired!
Loving this fall gift wrap inspiration!
I saw this book at Pottery Barn and just had to order it for myself!
The hubs and I are planning an October trip to this gorgeous beach destination! I need one last walk on the beach before the year is over!
I love the look of these spaces using brick pavers!
I took advantage of this great sale and bought some of these!
The rest of my week is filled with meetings, project work, planning a design workshop and a trip to Scott Antique Market. It’s gonna be a good week!
Loved this silver plates strainer!
We all know I have a love the milk glass and this vase caught my eye immediately.
I loved this seafoam colored glass lamps. I snapped a picture to send to a friend, walk through another aisle and came back and they were gone. Snagged by another thrifty shopper for only $23.00 each.
I have a love for vintage typewriters!
A super versatile vase/planter. I can just see a lush green plant hanging out in this.
I cool metal lattice tray. Would be great on a vanity or bar area!
I love this copper pot and thought about getting it to put a plant in!
A great mirror for only $30.00.
A silver plated serving dish perfect for any party setting!
This was a great wall or tabletop cabinet with wire inset into the door! Only $24.00!
A great storage vintage box for storing all types of things!
Loved this two-tier tabel in the distressed green finish. Perfect as a night stand or side table.
A vintage bread box. Just a cool accessory to add to a kitchen.
Another painted chest!
A really cool hanging scale. I think this would be great for holding fruit in a kitchen.
A great little pewter rimmed glass tray for $14.50. Way cool for a bar area or to display perfume bottles on.
Love this scale. I went back to get it but it had sold.
This was a great rolling basket. I thought about it to hold wrapping paper rolls.
I’m heading to Scott Antique Market on Friday to do some shopping for my Etsy shop and for a client project. I’ll be sure to share the highlights next week!
So, what do you love most about thrift shopping??
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