A Flair for Vintage Decor: February 2011

Monday, February 28, 2011

Reminded me of...

...saved this image not too long ago because it reminded me of these chairs I just put in my little store...

Last night, I placed a new lamp order (click here to see yesterday's post on the lamps I ordered)...and will be picking these....

up soon! Click here for more details...

Happy Monday!

Caroline

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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Since...

...this re-finished vintage desk and...

...the 2 new saffron lamps sold today...

I am now on the hunt for some vintage furniture and new lamps...which leads me to the following that I am thinking about ordering...

...same shape as the saffron lamps that just sold...but in green...and I saw these in person and the green is a bit deeper than this-- not too deep, but not this light either...it is a gorgeous green!

...loved this tree trunk base!

...and these are very simple & updated but still classic!

...and I am debating about this one...

Take care,

Caroline

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Just added...

...these fun vintage bamboo/rattan chairs that have been professionally re-painted in a semi-gloss white...

...I also added these drum pendant lights...

...and these 2 vintage glass candle holders!

...I love the scallop-like details!

Happy weekend!

Take care,

Caroline

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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Hey Nashville: This week's estate sales!

This piece looks great the way it is...

reminded me of...

Lauren Claridge

and can be found at...

1433 Norvel Avenue

Nashville, TN 37215

by Dogwood Estate Sales

Thursday, February 24th 8:30 am- 3 pm

Friday, February 25th 8:30 am- 3 pm

Saturday, February 26th 8:30 am- 3 pm

...the owners lived for more than 30 years in Germany and Japan...and so there are some great pieces! Like the beautiful boxes above...

...lots of laquer-ware....

....gorgeous china...which can be used like...

Jackye Lanham

Bijou and Boheme did a wonderful post recently on an updated way to decorate with plates...

...these great pieces of fabric...to re-cover a seat or make a throw pillow?

...quite a collection of possibly pewter? I am not sure, but reminded me of a post this week by Cote de Texas on using a pewter collection in decor...

Jackye Lanham

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...and I can't guarantee that the prices at this next estate sale will be good...but it had some great pieces so I wanted to showcase it!

101 Wentworth Avenue

Nashville, TN 37215

Wednesday, February 23rd 8 am- 5 pm

Thursday, February 24th 8 am- 5 pm

Friday, February 25th 8 am- 5 pm

Saturday, February 26th 8 am- 3 pm

...reminded me of this faux bamboo desk I had painted white...but the above one may be good as is!

...loved the Greek Key design on this clock!!

Happy shopping!

Caroline

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Just got back from...

a day-trip to Atlanta (which has left me exhausted from all the driving)....

...but came back to find that one of my all-time favorite pieces (this settee) found a new home today!

I am really going to miss this one!

Take care,

Caroline

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Just found this for my dining room!

...now it does look a little on the feminine side...

...but it brought in so many of our colors-- and gave a more "aged" appearance that I think mixes well with my tendency to use furniture that has a clean finish!

...it is a little over-sized....so it has a bit of "flair"..

...and was 50% off at Clearing House Consignments on Page Road (off of Harding Pike)...

...so I bought it and now my husband and I will take down the current chandelier...

...and hang this one!

...I think the 50% off sale (on everything without an orange dot) goes thru this Saturday at Clearing House Consignments...they will be closed this upcoming week to bring in all their Spring consignments!

Yesterday, was a big day at my little store....the vintage bamboo nesting tables sold...as did 2 of the Flair books by Joe Nye...the final 2 oyster votive holders...and the 2 vintage owl figurines (which were too cute!).

Have a wonderful weekend!

Caroline

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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Hey Nashville: This week's estate sales!

...not really one of the estate sale homes...

Brentwood Moving Sale

by Patterson Estate and Moving Sales

5408 Heather Lane

Friday, February 18th

Saturday, February 19th

9 am- 4 pm

...a few pics below...

...some inspiration for this white mid-century dresser...

via Decor Pad

...not a mid-century dresser, but same idea-- love the symmetry created with the 2 yellow lamps on top of such a long dresser!

via Oh Dee Doh

...what a cute changing table made from a mid century dresser!!

next is...

...this vintage rattan set- perfect now that spring is right around the corner...

Some inspiration from the beach house of a wonderful Australian blogger...Spots and Stripes...

...and a more colorful inspiration from the same beach house...

lastly...

...the above vintage coffee table may be a bit shiny-- but you never know unless you can see it in person-- but below is a gorgeous inspirational image...

via So Haute

...love this look...wonderful symmetry, bits of a deep pink and vintage items all combined! However, I am a little unsure about the photograph above the sofa...

The above are from the Patterson Estate Sale - but below is 1 more estate sale that looks really good...I just don't have any preview pictures of it...

5610 Oakes Drive

Brentwood, TN

(off Old Hickory East)

Friday, February 18th

Saturday, February 19th

9am to 3pm

Wurlitzer electric organ (20 yr old), '05 Cadillac Deville (52,000 mi), sofas, upholstered chairs, lamps, desk, bookcases, king headboard, glass dining table and 6 chairs, frames, oriental rugs, end tables, Empire chest and dresser w/mirror, Eastlake and maple chest, cherry tilt top candle stand, art, Samsung 50" HD TV, kitchenware, glass/brass etegere/coffee table, oriental items, knick knacks. Enter thru garage.

Have fun!!

Caroline

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Love this...

...Amy Butler clutch...such "spring-y" colors! It has been much warmer recently around Nashville-- and so I am all about color and especially green right now.

Also...those cute vintage owl figurines and capiz shell vases are in my little store too!

...a very big thank you for all the nice comments on the desk post yesterday- it is so nice to hear that you like an item in my store!

Take care,

Caroline

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Monday, February 14, 2011

Do you need a desk?

I ran across this image via white blossom shortly after I found an asian-inspired vintage desk...and now it is back from the re-finisher and at Gas Lamp...