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Waiting On Martha Home–A Shopper’s Paradise

May 23, 2018

I’ve been meaning to make a visit to the Waiting On Martha Home (WOMH) store and last Saturday I was finally able to see the store in person. WOMH was the starting point for the Thrift With Tyler event that I attended. The store was the perfect spot to get me inspired for a day of shopping.

Waiting on Martha Home is located in Smyrna, GA in the Vinings Jubilee shopping center. It’s a must-see home decor and gift store for those of you living in the Atlanta area.

Upon entering the store, I had to clutch my wallet because this is definitely a place where I could drop a few coins.

The store is warm and inviting and there are intriguing vignettes in every corner.

WOMH carries an array of products including furniture, decor, gifts and fashion accessories. And if you love to entertain, there’s a great assortment of bar and tabletop items perfect for every entertaining occasion. I was especially smitten with the linens and will be going back to order some of the gorgeous monogrammed napkins.

Shopping for unique gifts can be challenging but the store had a great selection of items for both men and women.

I’m a sucker for coffee table books and loved the selection.

I’m a fan of Mandy, the owner of WOMH and like me, she has a love affair with blue and white. She’s made sure to stock the shelves with both traditional and whimsical blue and white decor.

WOMH carries a small selection of apparel and fashion accessories that are on-trend pieces and affordable. This round bag caught my eye and would be perfect for summer weekends running around town.

Guys, this is just a small sampling of the items you’ll find in the WOMH store. To see more of what’s available, check out the online shop. And for even more shopping fun, you can shop WOMH on Instagram.

I hope you get a chance visit the store–I know you’ll love it as much as I do.

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Waiting On Martha Home

Vinings Jubilee, 4300 Paces Ferry Rd. SE, No. 111, Atlanta, GS 30339

store hours:
monday-satruday 10am-6pm
sunday 11pm-4p

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Thanks for joining me today on the blog.

I’ll be back tomorrow with a fun entertaining post as part of a Spring Soiree blog hop that I’m participating in. See you then!

Thrifting For A Cause–Thrift With Tyler (part 1)

May 21, 2018

If you think going thrift shopping with a group of 50 people would be daunting, think again. When the thrift outing is part of the Thrift With Tyler event, you’re in for a whole lot of shopping fun. After a couple years of not being able to attend due to conflicts, I scored a ticket for this highly anticipated yearly event. In addition to being a day of shopping fun, the event was an interactive fundraiser for The Georgia Trust, a great organization that works to preserve and revitalize historic homes and properties throughout Georgia. Shopping for a cause–it doesn’t get much better than that!

We started the day at the Waiting For Martha Home in Vinings where we were treated to Mimosas and a lite breakfast. I was excited to see some of my design friends and also got the chance to make new friends before we boarded the bus.

p.s. I’ll be back on Wednesday to give you a little tour of the Waiting For Martha Home store and share a few of my favorite things.

Once we all boarded the bus, we headed out for our day of shopping. Other than telling us we were headed north of Atlanta, Tyler didn’t let us know where we’d be stopping. That added to the fun. In total we stopped at 6 antique/vintage stores in Marietta and Woodstock. The stores ranged from smaller shops and boutiques to large antique malls with multi-dealers under one roof. There was definitely something for everyone when it came to shopping.

I’ll include a list of the stores at the end of the post but for now, just sit back and take a look at some of the goodies I saw.

THRIFT WITH TYLER GOES NORTH

I collect and buy ironstone for my Etsy shop and saw lots of great pieces. This soup tureen was really stunning and had the most beautiful details. It was really heavy so I passed on it because shipping it from my shop would have been costly.

When I saw this china cabinet, I imagined it painted a blog, vibrant color with wallpaper on the back wall.

Most of store we stopped at were having sales, many of which I think continue through the Memorial Day holiday.

Staffordshire dogs are in big demand right now. This guy was large both in size and price.

The silver-plated toast rack is my one shopping regret. It was a little more than I wanted to pay so sadly I left it for another day.

I love older things that people have used and cherished. They have personality, character, and soul. ~Anna Hillegass

If you’re in the market for vintage dinnerware, now is a great time to go shopping. All of the multi-dealer antique malls we visited had tons of dinnerware sets for sale.

The set below was gorgeous!

Blue and white pottery continues to be a hot commodity and I’m seeing less and less of it in stores because it’s getting snapped up so quickly. I did see a few nice pieces.

tip: don’t pass up pottery pieces just because the lid is missing. Ginger jars without lids are great to use as flower vases.

There was lots of vintage furniture and several people on the tour ended up buying some great pieces.

I wanted to buy this chair except is was a little rickety and really couldn’t be used for seating. It would look great as an accent with a stack of book on the seat though.

Loved this unique curved bench.

Anyone else remember these wicker fan chairs from your high school prom? They were a big hit in the 80’s.

Artwork was really popular with our group. I spotted several pieces that I loved. These set of two original oil paintings was just $23 and so pretty.

Beautiful framed crewel work piece.

Can you believe all this goodness? I snapped a ton of pictures so instead of overwhelming you with it all in this post, I be back later this week with part 2 of our adventure. I’ll share the rest of what I saw while shopping AND what I ended up purchasing. Now for what you’ve all be waiting for…

WHERE WE SHOPPED

In the Marietta/East Cobb Area

Marietta Antique Mall–this is a large store set up with multi-dealer booths. The products range for true antiques and vintage to vintage reproductions and hand-painted furniture.
A Classy Flea–This is a smaller multi-dealer store with a great selection of furniture and decor. The store has been open since 1994 and just announced today that they will be closing their doors soon. If you’re looking for some deals you’ll definitely want to check them out as they are have things on sale in anticipation of their closing.
Fur Kids Thrift Store–this store is located across the parking lot from Marietta Antique Mall. Its’s a small store but they have a nice selection of furniture, tabletop and kitchenware, lighting and accessories.
Nancy’s Vintage Shop–this shop was a great surprise. Nancy recently opened her doors and sells vintage clothing, jewelry and collectibles. If you love vintage clothing and handbags you’ll definitely want to stop by for a visit.

In Woodstock

Woodstock Antique & Consignments–I love this store. It’s massive so plan on spending some time when you visit. It’s a multi-dealer store with a great selection of products in every category. You’ll also find new but made to look vintage items for sale.
Woodstock Market–this store is located across the street form Woodstock Antiques & Consignment and was my favorite stop on the tour. The store is huge and filled to the brim with goodies and the dealer spaces were organized and easy to shop.

For more thrifting advice and inspiration, check out this post…

Becoming An Expert Flea Market Shopper

Furniture Trends: Currently Loving Rattan

May 14, 2018

Hi friends. I hope Mother’s day was amazing for all you moms. I wasn’t able to spend the day with my mom but made sure she felt loved and pampered from afar.

I’m popping in today to share at little info and inspiration for one of my favorite furniture styles–rattan. And because I want to you have the 411 on rattan, here’s a little background info.

Rattan furniture has been around for thousands of years but gained its popularity during the Victorian era. While many people think of wicker furniture when they think of rattan, they are in fact two different things. Rattan is a material that comes from the rattan plant and wicker is the method of weaving woven materials together.

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One of the reasons I love this furniture style is because of the organic but refined vibe it has. Just like a little black dress, it can be dressed up or dressed down and works beautifully with every design style.

When mixed with traditional decor, rattan adds a sense of refined casualness. And in casual, informal room settings, it can add an eclectic, hand-crafted feel to the space.

Since rattan is a natural plant fiber that is very durable, it is also a great design option for covered outdoor spaces.

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Here’s a round up some of my favorite rattan pieces ranging in price from $69 up to $600.

SHOP THESE RATTAN LOOKS:

1// With or without a cushion, this chair is a great style for a sunroom or causal living space. And its affordable at just $98.

2// I love this more classic styling of this armchair and could envision a pair of these in a living room, library or den. The darker finish gives this chair a more formal fee. $299.99

3// The craftsmanship of this end table along with the leather top is what makes it so unique. It’s a bit pricing but would definitely makes a statement. $609.99

4// I’m on the hunt for a bench for our guest bedroom and I’m considering this beautiful garden bench. $386.65

5// I couldn’t believe the price of this bench from Grandin Road–on sale for just $229.97! A great accent piece at the foot of a bed.

SHOP THESE RATTAN LOOKS:

6// I shared some of my favorite pieces from the OpalHouse collection at Target and this rattan side table was one of the items. Such a great accent piece anywhere in the house and you have to love the $69.99 price. Also available in black.

7// If you’re looking for a casual coffee table for your family room, sunroom or covered porch, take at look at this coffee table. I love the classic style, dark finish and the price! $168.97

8// This rattan stool is a great by at just $129.00. Use it next to a garden tub to hold towels or in a living space with books on top. A pair would also look great at the foot of a bed.

9// Rattan bar carts top my list of favorite accent furniture pieces and I’m in love with this rolling bar cart. For those of you that don’t drink, a bar cart like this could also be used as accent furniture. Available in 4 colors–$246.99

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So what do you think of rattan furniture? Love it or leave it?

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

April 24, 2018

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and will be here before we know it. Whether your Mom is super stylish, likes to entertain, or is that hard to buy for woman, I’ve got Mother’s Day gift ideas that will make mom feel extra special on her special day.

No. 1–There’s just something about a little bling that makes a woman feel special. Mom will feel like a million bucks with these beautiful Stella Hoop Earrings from Bauble Bar.

No. 2–I definitely got my love for handbags from my mom. This Rigid Handle Tote Bag from Zara is one of my favorites spring and summer bags and is perfect for the mom that loves fashion.

No. 3 –We all know moms love to keep their handbags neat and tidy. The Leather Triangle Pouch from Mark & Graham is a unique and stylish option to hold loose change, cosmetics or keys. The hard part will be picking a color or design.

No. 4–A great gift idea for the mom that loves to entertain. Charlotte Moss Entertains is filled with beautiful images, inspiring tablescapes and loads of party planning ideas. This book has quickly become one of my favorite entertaining and coffee table books.

No. 5–If entertaining is really mom’s passion, she’ll love the Ardsley Platter from the Aerin Collection for Williams Sonoma Home. When not in use at a party, the tray also make a pretty decorative statement.

No. 6–Pamper mom with Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Body Cream. I’ve been using DK Cashmere Mist products for years and always get compliments when I wear the body cream. The scent is heavenly.

No.7–Mom will be pretty in pink with this Sole Society Talisades Tasseled Clutch. I love the texture and abstract design, and the tassel is an added bonus. This cute clutch is also available in a natural color.

No.8–Treat mom to a picnic on Mother’s Day and gift her this adorable Woven Picnic Basket from the OpalHouse collection at Target. Fill it with all of her favorite treats to make the gift extra special.

No. 9–I recently discovered a new online floral delivery company called Bloom That and was smitten with their beautiful arrangements. Their arrangements are more artistic and stylized than what you typically find with online floral companies. I also like the fact that they guarantee no flower substitutions so what you see online is what you get.

No. 10–One of my personal indulgences is monogrammed stationery and I think it makes a perfect Mother’s Day gift. The Delavan Monogram Tablet Set from Paper Style is affordable and the monogram style and color can be customized to fit your moms style

No. 11–Help mom decorate and relax with this pretty Voluspa Maison Candle. Mom will love using this as she soaks in the tub or lounges in her mom cave.

Mom…She made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible. She walked with the universe on her shoulders & made it look like a pair of wings!

Weekend Wrap Up: Vol. 4

April 21, 2018

Hi friends. Hooray for the weekend. It’s been a busy week so I’m planning to spend most of my weekend indoors tackling a few projects. I have a few pieces of furniture to paint and I’m hoping to get some flowers planted on my deck. And the last piece of furniture for my office arrived this week so I can finally put the finishing touches on my office.

To kick off the weekend, I’ve rounded up a few things that caught my eye and inspired me (or not) this week. Enjoy the links and your weekend.

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STYLE INSPIRATION

Once I looked through designer Lindsey Lane’s interior design portfolio, I headed to her Instagram feed and was just as smitten. She’s definitely one to follow.

images via Lindsey Lane

Have you guys been watching the reboot of Trading Spaces? If so, I’d love to know what you think. I was so excited for the relaunch but so far I’m a little disappointed in the room designed. With a $2000 design budget and more affordable and stylish decor on the market, I was hoping for an elevated level of design. So far I’m a bit let down by the rooms that have been created. It’s only episode 2 so I’m holding out that we’ll see some amazing room designs in future episodes.

** Want to see how the designers have decorated their own homes? Take a peek inside the homes of the Trading Spaces designers.

Have you noticed that a silk scarf is the hot new accessory to add to a handbag? I love the look and found a great source for silk scarves that are just .99 cents each.

Since we’re on the topic of shopping, you might want to check out the One Kings Lane warehouse sale. There are so many great deals including this pillow set, this gorgeous headboard and this amazing crystal candelabra that’s on sale for $45.

I’m so excited about the new Good Company magazine by Grace Bonney of Design Sponge. If you loved Grace’s book, In the Company of Women you’ll definitely want to subscribe to this The magazine will hit newsstands on May 1st but you can pre-order a copy here (affiliate link).

Tips on How to Stretch Your Decorating Dollar from two of my favorite designers. Great advice no matter what stage of decorating you are in.

PHOTO: Julie Holder; DESIGN: Nate Berkus

Treasure Hunting At Scott Antique Market

April 16, 2018

I did something last week that I haven’t done in a very long time. On Friday the hubs and I met up with my friend Montina and her husband JP at Scott Antique Market. Guys, I haven’t been to the market is over a year and was so happy to carve some time out of my schedule to finally make it back.

Shopping Scott Antique Market is one of my favorite things to do. The market is open in Atlanta the second weekend of every month and shopping it always leaves me inspired and lighter in the pocket book. I did buy a few small items and spotted a couple of furniture pieces that might work in our house.

Let me show you the goodies I saw…

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New On The Bookshelf–Design & Entertaing Books

April 3, 2018

I’m seriously on my way to opening up my own library of design books. Just when I think I won’t add one more book to my collection, a whole slew of amazing books hits the market. Here are the new additions to the bookshelf (and floor, and under the table and next to the chair 🙂

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NEW DESIGN & ENTERTAINING BOOKS

If you’re a fan of House Beautiful magazine then you’re going to love this book. House Beautiful Tablescapes is a must if you love to entertain. This book is filled with gorgeous table settings and loads of styling tips for every entertaining occasion.

Need more entertaining inspiration? Charlotte Moss is an amazing designer and can also style a gorgeous table too! Charlotte Moss Entertains will inspire you with entertaining ideas and tablescapes for every season.

For all you design lovers, the Veranda Decorating book is one you want to check out. The book is designed as an A to Z guide on decorating with page after page of beautiful images.

Even though country or farmhouse are not my design style, I still find loads of design ideas and inspiration from Country Living magazine. Their newest book, Country Living Mini Makeovers is filled with loads of quick and easy design ideas to help you transform and refresh your decor.

The cover of Barefoot Luxury: Mexican Resort Living is what made me take a second look at this book. Even if you don’t live resort style you’ll find inspiration for decorating your home with a chic coastal vibe.

I really want to up my floral arranging game and Color Me Floral is the book to help me do just that. I love that this book shows you step-by-step how to create beautiful arrangements with single color flowers.

Enjoy!

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I Know Where I’ll Be On April 8th–Shopping the OPALHOUSE collection at Target.

April 2, 2018

Hi friends. I hope everyone had a great Easter and a relaxing weekend. We spent most of the weekend at home installing wallpaper on the ceiling of my office. Boy was that a job! It’s going to take me shoulders a couple of days recuperate but the pain is was worth it because I am absolutely in love with the ceiling. You can catch a sneak peek over on Instagram.

Besides the wallpaper, I’m also excited that April is here and that April 8th is fast approaching. Why you ask? Because my birthday is just a week away and there’s a really exciting product launch is happening at Target this Sunday.

Target’s newest home collection, Opalhouse launches in stores and online on April 8th and man are there some gorgeous pieces.

The new collection is right up my alley with bold colors, lush textures and handcrafted details. According to Target, there are more than 1,300 pieces in the collection spanning bedding, bath, décor, tabletop and furniture. Target’s design team traveled far and wide to cities like Aix-en-Provence, Lisbon, Paris and Mallorca to gather inspiration to create a collection of authentically inspired, eclectic pieces. And along with all of the amazing items, one of the best thing about the collection is that most items are under $30!!

As soon as the email announcing the launch landed in my inbox, I did some virtual shopping and created my shopping list. Want to see which OPALHOUSE items I’m going to be stalking?

This Green Striped Tasseled Rug would be a fun accent in a bathroom or doorway. It’s available in 3 sizes starting at just $19.99.

I can’t believe the price ($79.99) of this gorgeous Tole Chandelier. It’s the prefect size to hang over a bathtub or in a closet.

I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love the glass candle holders in the collection. The green glass candleholder is also available in orange and is only $14.99. The pink glass taper holder is $12.99 and a shorter teal taper holder, also $12.99.

How cute is this rattan elephant basket. It could be used to hold magazines, remotes or as a plant basket. $24.99

I definitely don’t need another tray in my life but I just might have to pull the trigger on this handcrafted rattan tray. It’s just $24.99 and would make an ideal coffee table accent or desk tray.

The Opalhouse pillow collection is going to create some major havoc to my already out of control pillow collection.There are so many great styles and the colors are so vibrant and pretty. And there are some really great black and white and natural designs for those of you that aren’t into bold and bright.

Round Pleated Velvet Pillow–$26.99–6 colors // Tufted Diamond Skinny Lumbar Pillow–$19.99 // Pleated Yellow Velvet Lumbar Pillow–$12.99 // Velvet Fringe Pillow–$24.99–3 colors // Green Velvet Medallion Pillow–$24.99

I could go on and on about the chairs in the Opalhouse collection. If you’re in the market for accent chairs you’ll definitely want to check them all out. This rattan arm-chair caught my eye and I just love the silhouette and lines on it. It would also be easy to have a cushion made for it to add even more style. $149.99

I’m always on the hunt for small side table and love the look of this hexagon wood table. It’s hard to believe that its only $79.99 especially with the white marble top.

Round coffee tables are getting lots of love right now in the design world. This round coffee table is actually part of a set–it comes with a matching side table and the set is only $199.99. Don’t love the black–it’s also available in natural.

I really can’t believe that this caned double-door chest is only $159.99. I’ve seen similar styles for double and triple the price. This piece would be ideal for a small entryway, hallway landing or to hold linens in a bedroom.

You all know I love pretty tableware. There’s lots in the Opalhouse collection so if you’re like me, hold on to your wallet.

First up on my shopping list are these green canary melamine plates. The individual plates are just $1.99 each but this design is also available as part of an assorted set of salad plates ($7.96) and dinner plates ($11.96). Perfect of outdoor entertaining.

Aren’t these wood planters cool? I love the rustic yet refined they are. There are three sizes with prices from $19.99 to $59.99. The planters can be used indoors and outdoors. And I think they would make great serving vessels for chips and snacks or wine in the larger size.

I can never pass up a pretty dinner napkin. These navy blue cloth napkins have a mini pom pom trim around edge making them great for dressy or causal entertaining. $2.50 each and also available in orange.

I’m thinking of using this mango wood carved tray as a platform to hold items on my kitchen counter. It would also be a great riser for a plant. $19.99

My two favorite colors in a dinner plate–its doesn’t get much better than that. This scalloped edge melamine plate is just $2.99 and is designed to mix and match with other designs in the line.

I adore the color combination of this linen table runner. The teal and Chartreuse color combo is so refreshing and just $17.99.

I love adding a fun summer weight throw blanket over my chairs during the warm months and this woven stripe throw is perfect for that. There’s a teal and green color combo too that is just beautiful. $29.99.

It’s hard to resist a kitchen towel with pom poms. I’m loving the sunny yellow color of this one and wouldn’t hesitate to also use it as a dinner napkin. $3.00–also available in pink with navy pom poms.

It’s hard to find embellished sheets with a little pizzazz. This set features a bohemian inspired black print along the top edge. Sets start at $26.99.

And finally, this velvet tufted stitch quilt just might be my favorite piece in the entire collection. The color and stitching detail are just so yummy. The full/queen $79.99 and there are 6 amazing colors to pick from including the beautiful emerald green.

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Have I got you intrigued and ready to spend a wad on new decor?

You can preview the entire Opalhouse collection here and start your very own shopping list before the April 8th launch date. I’d love to know what items you can’t live without so leave me a comment and let me know.

And if you have an idea of how I can get this all in the house without my husband noticing, share that with me too!

Happy shopping!