Restoration Hardware

 Totally inspired by the Restoration Hardware Baby & Child catalog that came in the mail yesterday (seems odd, right?).  So much so that I thought you might like to see some of my favorites (if you don't already have the catalog in hand).  Some items are more expensive then others, so even if you are not in the buying mood...inspiration is at hand.

Vintage Steel Play Stools
13 and 14" square
$69-75

Vintage Zinc Letters

10" high 

$15 each

Scalloped Mesh Letters

10 high 1 1/2" deep

$16 each

Stencil letters

7 1/2 x 11"

$18 each

Wood Block letters

8" square

$18 each

Industrial Pipe Shelf

36 x 32"

$199

or the smaller version

$99

24 x 13"

 Industrial Metal Wall Organizer

$79-$149

French Postmark Memory Board

$159

Vintage Industrial Sign

one fits a 4 x 6 photo and the other, a 5 x 7" 

$44-49

Vintage Illuminated Star

24" diameter (4" deep)

$269

Vintage Illuminated Arrow

$179

 Recycled Canvas Play Tent

60 x 61"

$269

Union Jack Ottoman

15 3/4" square

$169

ABC Canvas Floor Pillow

24" square

$89

Small World Ottoman

21 3/4" round

$129

Industrial Storage Chest

$139

Schoolhouse Linen Pillow Covers/insert

$38-$41

Dressmaker Linen Pillow Cover and Insert

$45 - $49

Lettres Capitalea 

21 x 31"

$199

 Periodic Table of Elements

41 1/2 x 31 1/2"

$329

I know that this is wildly expensive but it is so beautiful I wanted to include it.

Hand-Folded Vintage Map Dress

31 1/2 x 41"

$599

there are 4 to choose from here.

I will leave you with this one...I purchased this large kids table a couple moths ago to use as a coffee table.  I have two small vintage chairs (red and black) that sit opposite the couch.  The table top is sheet metal that has a nice thick coating on it to keep everyone safe.  I love the casters so I can roll it out of the way if I need to and it is a great coloring station for the kids.

Cheers for a good week!

paula

Remants of the Past Show

I spent the evening with friends at our local antiques show, Remnants of the Past.  This year Judy decided to have a 3 hour preview night before the show starts tomorrow morning which was wonderful since there was only a 1/4 of the people that will be at the show during the weekend.
We had a fabulous time shopping the show, talking to friends, and really just soaking in the beauty.
I am not going to comment too much here.  Just wanted to share the vision of the evening.  Of course I am going back in the morning for one more go round since it's not too often I get to drive 30 minutes up the road to a great show.
enjoy.

Edgar and Edgar (perfect Halloween booth)

You have to be close to the front of the line to get a good pumpkin.  They go fast!

 

Junk Girls

I will say the highlight of the night was meeting Wendy Addison (seriously awesome).  She and her daughter Monica were running the Tinsel Trading booth.  Many of Wendy's beautiful glass glitter designs were available along with vintage trimmings and notions from Tinsel Trading in NYC.  I bought some vintage metal sewing thread as well as glass glitter oak leaves for Christmas presents and a few surprises for friends.
Do you not love this hand painted background on plain kraft wrapping paper?  This design was repeated on all the walls of the booth and it was just fabulous.  This new booth is a great addition to the show and I am hoping she will return.

cuff bracelets from Le Muse

I think the pièce de résistance (like a wedding dress at the end of the fashion show) was this vintage 6 foot Christmas tree.  It was the right color creme to make it beautiful and very reasonable priced at $220.  I have never seen one like this before.
No, I didn't buy it but I wanted to.

But there is always tomorrow.
cheers for a great Saturday in your neck of the woods!
paula