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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Mid Summer Mantel


I know you all have been waiting for the next installment of 
"The Summer Mantel"
Sort of like how we're waiting for the next season of Downton Abbey...right? (I hope you all know that I'm a "kidder" from waaaay back) I guess that it's safe to say that it's "mid" summer, now that we're into the middle of July. 



And once it's past the July 4th holiday, and those wonderful little Black-Eyed-Susans start blooming, then I have to hold myself back from going Sunflower crazy.



A few weeks ago, on the way back from St. Louis we stopped at one of our favorite Antique Malls, Artichoke Annie's in Columbia, Missouri. It's a real quality mall; big, and full of great antiques. No "garage sale" items here. I saw tons of things I loved but I'm really watching what I buy, so my only purchase was a piece of Majolica; a small dessert plate that would match the other few pieces that I have.




Once I had that new plate,
I had enough to put together a little grouping on the mantel.


I love the wonderful colors of Majolica, 
mine all have the gold and green in common.


Even with chips, it's still collectible and doesn't break the bank.




The colors of the pottery play off the silk Sunflower and Rudbeckia
(part of the Daisy family) that are now in the Wolff  Pottery vases.
A little English Cottage metal doorstop sits in the middle.


These sunny warm colors are my go-to colors of late Summer.


I'm lovin' this Summery display, so it just might stick around 
for the next episode; the "Late Summer" mantel...




And here are a few pics of what's happening in the rest of the Living Room.





And here's my little Italian desk in the corner.
It doesn't make an appearance very often.





Sunflowers have popped up in other places too,
so stay tuned for some changes in the Dining Room.

I'll be joining in for these parties this week:

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Tips and Tutorials at Stone Gable
Inspiration Gallery at Ella Claire


xoxo,

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Perfect Patina...

On our trips to St. Louis we always try to make it to at least one antique store, flea, or mall before coming home. The trip before this last one we visited two of our fave places, Big Bend Antiques and Treasure Aisle, both in Maplewood.





This tole basket had some heavily rusted areas,
 but it's perfect chippy patina made it impossible to leave behind.




It was really dirty, and even after a soft toothbrush cleaning,
it still had some grungy spots.






And this next piece was love at first sight.
I'm not sure exactly what it came from,
but I think it may have been from some sort of small stove.
any ideas?



It originally had a knob at the bottom too.
It's iron, and super heavy.
Maybe a small wood burning or coal, parlor stove...?



It's on the hearth for these pics.
I'm not sure what I'll do with it,
but it's here for now.



I'm buying much less these days. Being on overload for the last 7 or 8 years selling, I've become much pickier about what I bring home. It really has to be different and definitely call my name. These two patinaed sweethearts really knew how to get my attention. And I've learned if there's something that won't leave me alone, I better get it, otherwise I end up regretting it.
The weather has been amazing the last few days; short sleeve and flip flop weather. Hopefully I can get some plants potted for the deck soon, gosh, I'm so behind on everything. Oh, but I DID see my first hummingbird yesterday morning. YAY!! Hope you're having a great week! See ya Thursday morning for...




I'm sharing this week at these parties:

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Blissful Whites at Timewashed

xoxo,

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Spring Open House at Leola's Vintage Home and Garden

I always look forward to the seasonal Open Houses at Leola's Vintage Home and Garden in Ozark, Missouri. Spring, Fall, Christmas; you can be sure to find wonderful vintage items displayed with out of the box flair and panache. These gals are "pros" when it comes to "The Vignette", and I always come away with not only new goodies, but tons of fun ideas for decorating my own house.


 Take a peek!
(remember to click once for the photo to enlarge, and again to get the detail)










The patina on this statue is amazing.
 blues and grays chipping perfectly.








Full of vintage garden fun and inspiration












Hard to see in the pic, but this lovely gown was worn to the Govenor's Ball
Pam is a master of display.












































adorable yo-yo lampshade


Pink and turquoise retro dish set




Hope you enjoyed the pics.
Click here for last Spring's Open House Post.
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