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Estate Sale Finds | My New Chinoiserie Pieces

September 25, 2018

I love shopping at antique stores and flea markets and every now and then I’ll hit up an estate sale. Several times a week I’ll get an email from EstateSales.net notifying me of upcoming sales in my area. The email tells me when a sale is happening and in most cases there are pictures of the items that are for sale. A couple weeks ago a particular sale caught my eye and prompted me to scroll through the photos.

The photos showed the driveway filled with cast off furniture pieces and the basement jammed packed with Christmas items. I kept scrolling and landed on a photo of the family room where there were tables and tables of blue and white pieces. It’s not unusual to see a few blue and white pieces at an estate sale but seeing loads of it got my heart racing.

Fast forward to the day of the sale, a Friday. I woke up and was on the fence about going. The sale started at 9:00 am and I had an appointment all the way across town at 10:00 am. As I got dressed, I pondered whether or not to go and decided to stop by the sale for just a few minutes to check it out.

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Thrift Score Thursday–Fab Finds For Just $1.00

August 2, 2018

Most of the time when I go into an antique store or thrift store, I’m not looking for anything specific. I enjoy looking through clutter shelves, under tables and inside overflowing boxes. The thrill of the hunt is one of the main reasons I love to thrift.

Every now and then I’ll pop into one of my favorite stores and come home with a great deal. That’s what happened when I stopped by one of my favorite consignment stores last week. Not only did I find a couple of great items but the best part was everything I found was $1.00. Yes, fold you read that right…four quarters or 10 dimes or 20 nickels.

Everything was just a buck!

The first piece I found was this beautiful ceramic platter. It was the blue and white that initially attracted me but then I noticed the flowers. The tray is a great size for serving appetizers and would also look pretty hung on a wall. And it also has a beautiful flourish design stamped on the back, on each side of the tray.

design tip: decorative ceramic trays make great wall decor, hung in a group or as part of a gallery wall. These are the plate hangers I use when hanging a ceramic piece on the wall.

The next piece I found was this beautiful green floral cachepot. It’s small but large enough to hold a handful of rose stems, a small plant or I may even use it as a serving piece.

Here’s the stamp that is on the bottom of the green pot. I did a little research online and found a cachepot with the same design except it didn’t have the side handles. It’s selling on Ebay for $50! #score

gift giving tip: when paired with a bottle of wine, a small porcelain vase or urn makes a great hostess or housewarming gift.

I love blue and white pottery and will buy a piece even if it’s missing the lid. This small square container will make a great vessel to straws when entertaining or a chic vanity accessory.

design tip: use small ceramic containers without the lid as stylish desk accessory to hold pens/pencils, scissors or eye glasses.

My final $1.00 find was the set of 5 blue and white ceramic napkins rings. These will work with all of my blue and white dinnerware patterns so I’ll be getting lots of use out of them.

I love my new finds and love the fact that all of this only set me by a $4.00.

Do you love thrifting as much as I do and have you come across any great deals lately?

The New Ballard Designs Store | Atlanta

July 23, 2018

Last Friday I popped into the new Ballard Designs store here in Atlanta. The store recently moved to a new location and more than doubled their space.

For years, Ballard Designs has been a great design resource for accent furniture, decorative accessories, tabletop items and linens. Over the years I’d pop into their store to find accessories for a project or the perfect pillow to finish off a bedding assemble. The array of products makes it easy to find that perfect finishing touch.

Walking into their new store was absolutely breathtaking and was like seeing the page of the catalog come to life. The expanded store space has a bright and open feel that really shows off the products. There were beautiful at every turn and even the smallest design element like a coffee table book was styled as part of a beautiful lifestyle vignette. As I walked though the store I snapped lots of pictures of things that inspired me.

Ballard Designs | Atlanta

**Modern Mix is one of my all-time favorite design books. If you don’t have a Ballard Designs near you, you can pick up a copy here.

Twine in a bow!! Such a simple but chic decorative accent.

One of my favorite parts of the store was the outdoor living area which showcased Ballard’s outdoor furniture and decor. It’s so nice to be able to see these pieces in person and get a real feel for the scale, details and quality.

In addition to furniture and decor, the store also has wallpaper, fabric and drapery hardware for sale. And there is an on-site monogram station where you can have a Jute Tote bag personalized.

I know I’ll be making the trek to the Ballard Designs store more often and can’t wait to see the store all decked our during the holidays.

For those of you in the Atlanta area, here’s the new store location:

The Works at Chattahoochee
1235 Chattahoochee Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30318

Holiday Gift Guide | For Decor Lovers

December 12, 2017

Happy Tuesday friends! It’s Holiday Gift Guide day here on the blog and today’s guide is extra special. Not only have I rounded up decor gifts that will be perfect for the decorator on your Christmas list, but I’m sharing a few decorating tips for each item! There are 11 items in today’s gift guide and every single one is something I’d love to own (or do). And I’ve included price-points ranging from $12.99 all the way up to $159 but most of the items are under $50. Happy shopping!

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DECOR GIFTS UNDER $50

1 // Here’s proof that stylish home decor items don’t have to be expensive. These Pierced Lanterns are just $12.99 for the set of 2. Plus they are perfect for decorating during the holidays or anytime of the year. design tip: transform a decorative lantern into a flower vase by simply dropping a clear glass vase inside the lantern to hold flowers.

2 // Animal Print Velvet Pillow — I’ve seen this pillow at my local TJMaxx and its gorgeous. It’s lush and the 22″ X 22″ size ($39.99) is perfect as an accent pillow on a sofa or bed. It’s also available in a 14″ x 26″ size ($29.99). design tip: animal prints are a classic design element that will never go out of style.

3 // After seeing this Etched Glass Globe in Dear Lillie’s home office, I had to have it. It’s a unique decorative piece that will make a great gift for guys or gals. And it’s on sale for $34.99. design tip: don’t relegate globes to the home office, they make a nice decorative statement as part of a tabletop vignette.

4 // I used these Acrylic Candle Holders on a client’s fireplace mantel and they are stunning. The brass base and acrylic stem create the perfect mix of traditional and modern styling. Two sizes–small $34.00 and large $41.00. design tip: using candle holders in different sizes will add depth and dimension to a candle arrangement. But if your pair of candle holders are the same height, use pillars or taper candles in different heights to create the same dimensional effect.

CLASSIC DECOR GIFTS

5 // Have you noticed how hard it is to find stylish bud vases? Well, I’ve found the one! This gorgeous Clear Mini Glass Vase is fluted and looks much more expensive than its $5.99 price. design tip: A grouping of single bud vases down the middle of dining table can have just a much impact as a large floral arrangement. And bud vases are great at each individual place setting.

6 // I absolutely love this Rattan Ice Bucket. It’s casually chic and would look great on a bar cart or in a butler’s pantry. $59.50 design tip: ice buckets also make great flower vases! Here’s a great example.

7 // There’s not much from Serena & Lily that I don’t love. I’d use this Bedford Tray as part of a coffee table arrangement. $148.00 design tip: if your tray has an open weave bottom, have a piece of clear acrylic cut to fit so the tray becomes functional for serving.

UNIQUE & CHIC DECOR GIFTS

8 // I own this Faux Fur Soft Throw Blanket and can’t begin to tell you how soft it is. It’s available in three colors but this grey is my favorite. $59.99 d design tip: when not in use, drape throw blankets over the backs of chairs or across a footstool as a decorative statement.

9 // I just adore this blue and white Tassel Cachpot from Wayfair and hope Santa brings it my way for Christmas. $159.99 design tip: planters are not just for plants. Oversized planters make great containers for magazine, blankets or towel storage in a bathroom.

10 // Magnifying glasses like the Zamora Magnifier Glass are a fun accessory to add to a coffee table or bookshelf vignette. And they are a good men’s gift too! $49.95 design tip: group three or more similar items together to create an instant collection. Check out this grouping of magnifying glasses.

11 // How cute is this White Elephant Match Holder? Pair this with your favorite candle and you’ve got an awesome gift anyone would love. $38.00 design tip: whenever you’re shopping for decorative accessories, think about additional ways an item can be used. This match holder could be used as a flower vase, ring holder or vanity accessory in the bathroom.

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That’s it for today! I’ll be back tomorrow for the finale of the Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour so be sure to stop by. I’ll be sharing the rest of my holiday decor with you. Here’s a little sneak peek…

Gift Wrap Inspiration: Blue, Yellow & Silver Wedding Wrap

May 30, 2017

Hi friends. I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend. I sure did!

I’m back today with another gift wrap inspiration post for you. Over the years I’ve shared wrapping ideas for birthdays, mother’s day, Valentine’s day and other special occasions but never for a wedding. Today I’m sharing inspiration for a wedding along with a few wedding specific gift wrapping tips. Enjoy!

The past couple of years we have not attended many weddings but this year is different. We have several weddings between now and August and that means some fun gift wrapping for me.

When I wrap wedding gifts I like to use paper, ribbon and embellishments that coordinate with the colors for the wedding. It’s such an easy way to make the gift even more special.

The hubs and I will be attending a family wedding this weekend where the colors are blue, yellow and silver. The color combination is perfect for a summer wedding and it provided great inspiration for wrapping our gift.

Wedding Gift Wrap Inspiration: Blue, Yellow & Silver

Since our gift is in a large box, I used a wrapping paper with a bold pattern. The blue and white lattice design is perfect for a wedding and the pattern is feminine without being too girly.

tip: buy wrapping paper that can work for more than one occasion and then use embellishments to make the wrapping formal or casual, depending on the event

blue & white medallion gift wrap // white grosgrain ribbon // navy silk ribbon

Once the box was wrapped, I tried a wide white grosgrain ribbon around it and then layered a navy silk ribbon on top. I cut the navy ribbon long enough so I could tie multiple bows on top.

To add in the yellow color, I created a flower bouquet for the top of the box using silk flowers I picked up at the Dollar Store.

The final touch was a silver glitter gift tag that I dressed up with yellow and navy fabric flowers from the craft store.

blue & white medallion gift wrap // white grosgrain ribbon // navy silk ribbon

Using different styles of flowers added interest and gave the top of the box a personalized feel.

blue & white medallion gift wrap // white grosgrain ribbon // navy silk ribbon

It’s wedding season so if you’ll be wrapping wedding gifts, keep these tips in mind…

GIFT WRAPPING TIPS FOR WEDDING GIFTS

If you don’t want to coordinate your gift wrap with the wedding colors, it’s always classic to use white or silver wrapping paper.
Always attach a gift tap or card securely to your gift. Or better yet, place the card inside the box and attach a tag with the couples name on it to the outside of the box.
If you’re planning on giving an envelope containing money or gift cards, put those items in an envelope and wrap a ribbon around it. A ribbon will signify that the envelope it is a gift so it doesn’t get missed or tossed out.
Embellishments are a fun way to accent your gift wrap and make your gift extra special. My favorite gift embellishments include silk flowers, oversized monogram letters and crystal beads.

5 Tips For Shopping Round Top Antique Market {and a few gems I spotted}

April 6, 2017

If you’ve been following me on Instagram you know I was at the Round Top Antiques Market last week. And boy was it a blast.

I know you’re dying to see what I purchased but that will have to wait until tomorrow. I’ll show you what I bought along with more highlights from my trip.

Today I want to share some tips I have for shopping the mega Round Top market in case you ever want to attend.

If you’re never been to the Round Top before let me give you a few market stats…

The Round Top Antiques Market has been going on for 20+ years.
The show originally started in a single barn facility and now spans miles and miles over several towns.
The population of Round Top is just 99 but during the market season the number of people in town swells in to the 1000’s.
There are over 350 dealers at Round Top (actually, it feels like more than that).
Dealers comes from all across the US and the world. And some dealers even bring containers full of European goods to sell.
Several venues charge a fee to get in (usually $10 or less) but the majority of shopping sites are free. Parking is free in most cases as well.
The market is set up to accommodate cars, vans, trailers and even small trucks and buses.
Shipping services are available if you happen to find a furniture piece that won’t fit in the back of your car 🙂
Lots of the items are Round Top are EXPENSIVE but don’t let that scare you off because there are tons of affordable items too. There really is something for everyone.

SHOPPING ROUND TOP ANITQUES MARKET

#1. Plan To Spend Multiple Days Shopping. There are two major Round Top Antiques Market shows each year, one in spring and one in the fall. Each show last 5 days with many of the vendors actually setting up shop and selling a week or two before the official opening date.

The show spans over several miles with venues set up all along the main route and off the side roads.

Because the number of dealers is so large, the range of items that you’ll find for sale is beyond the imagination. There is literally something for everyone and items are every price-point.

In order to see all that Round Top has to offer, you need to plan for 2 to 3 days of shopping. Map out the areas you want to visit ahead of time based on the kinds of items you’re shopping for.

#2. Know What You’re Looking For. Everyone that attends Round Top has their own shopping list in mind. While many people are looking for large furniture pieces others like me are looking for smaller collectibles.

To keep me focused on what I’m shopping for, I’ve found it helpful to make a visual shopping list with photos.

When you make your shopping list, take time to study the types of items you’re looking for. If you’re a real collector, you want to know the real thing from a reproduction. And even though many of the dealers are selling authentic vintage and antique items you will run across reproductions, found objects and even a few ‘garage sale’ type finds.

#3. Wheel and Deal. If you’re not a natural born negotiator, make sure you have someone with’you that is. Like all flea markets and antique shops, the dealers are ready and prepared to negotiate price. So as not to offend a seller, you always want to ask for a better price in a polite way. I’ve found that asking the question, “what’s the best price you can do” always gets some type of discount. If the price still isn’t what you want to pay, throw out a price and see if the dealer bites.

Tip: If you see multiple items at one dealer that you are interested in, ask the dealer what discount they could offer if you purchased them all. Typically dealers will knock 10% to 20% off the price.

#4. Go Off The Beaten Path. One of the things we discovered last year headed to Round Top is that there are lots of great antique shops in the small towns outside the main market area. Most of the shops had a great selection of small items like collectibles, tabletop items and small furniture pieces. And the prices were more reasonable than the what you find at Round Top.

** Favorite local shop: Whistle Stop Antiques in Giddings, Texas

#5. Plan To Have Lots Of Fun. There is a lot to see and do in Round Top so a fun time is guaranteed. In addition to shopping, make sure to visit the ‘city center’ where Royers restaurant and pie shop are located. And keep you camera handy to snap photos of the beautiful farmhouses and churches as you pass through the city.

I’m already looking forward to attending Round Top again next year because there’s still so much to see and experience.

all images by ConfettiStyle

Happy Monday & my latest vintage finds!

March 13, 2017

Hey there friends. I hope the day started off great for you. Between Day Light Savings Time and insomnia, I woke up feeling gloomy. After getting dressed, I did some mediation followed by a cup of tea and those two things helped me refocus and re-energize.

I’ve meditated on and off over the years but after getting away from it I’m trying hard to make it a daily practice. It really does make a difference in how I manage my day and most importantly how I feel. If you’ve never tried mediation, here’s a great article that outlines 8 Way Meditation Can Improve Your Life.

Now on to the fun stuff…

Over the weekend I did sneak in some time to hit up one of my favorite antique stores. I haven’t had time to go antique shopping lately so I took my time walking the aisles of the store. Here are a few things I found.

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The last few months, I’ve been selling lots of Ironstone in my Etsy shop so I’m on the hunt for some new pieces. This sugar jar was a great find and I love the design.

I already own one of these mini blue and white garden stools so this one will go in my shop. It would look great on bookshelf as a bookend.

The pattern on this creamer grabbed my attention and I love the design of the handle.

This large blue and white floral pitcher was just sitting in the corner waiting for me. Sell or not to sell…that is the question?

I purchased a similar elephant the last time I was in Oklahoma for my Etsy shop so I didn’t hesitate when I saw this one. I’m going to keep it and use it as a perch to hold a plant or stack of books.

Did anyone else go thrifting over the weekend and if so, what did you find?

Product + Inspiration: Blue & White Garden Stools

February 7, 2017

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One of my favorite accent furniture pieces is a garden stool. Specifically blue and white garden stools.

As the popularity of chinoiserie and blue and white decor has gained steam over the last few years, so has the use of garden stools as a decorative accent.

If you’ve never considered a garden stool as part of your decor, let me tell you why they are a great design option.

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