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Cottage Collectibles

Posted on May 27, 2013 by admin

Hello there my fellow collectors!  This blog is going to be all about collectibles.  When you read about “Top Ten Collectibles” in current magazines, this might just mean what is currently trending and popular.  The word “hot” does not mean valuable, but … Continue reading →

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Conquering Savannah’s Vintage & Antique Stores

Posted on May 18, 2013 by admin

Hi there my friends. Mother’s Day was very special this year as my daughter Regan who lives in NYC flew here to Charleston and whisked me away to a B&B in Savannah, GA where our plan was to conquer good … Continue reading →

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Decorating Dilemmas

Posted on April 29, 2013 by admin

Hi there. Recently I was visiting a “new kid on the block” Charleston Fynd in Mt. Pleasant and was speaking to Gail Mackey.   We were discussing our color combinations and our love of geometric designs including chevron.  Of course, we both … Continue reading →

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Chic Antique (color blocking)

Posted on April 8, 2013 by admin

  Hi again! I absorb what I see and read and then I copy it.  I rarely have my very own ideas.  I guess I’m like the monkey.  Monkey see, Monkey do.  Everyone that comes into my home always oohs … Continue reading →

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Simple To Sublime, Samantharoma & Mepkin Abbey Inspiration

Posted on April 4, 2013 by admin

Hi there. My last blog was about Kantha quilts that covered you with color like being in a kaleidoscope.  Today, I’m going to be talking about skin care and then no color inspiration. I have to tout this Wrinkle Repair Complex that … Continue reading →

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One King’s Lane; West Elm, Kantha Throws, Orange & Pink are hot!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by admin

Hello there. You don’t have to go far today to get inspiration.  Just by clicking on One King’s Lane this morning, I saw two trends.  One I knew about and one I just learned. I know that the colors pink … Continue reading →

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Emily Henderson’s styling and what’s new today!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by admin

Hi there. Just when I thought I knew it all with “Chevron, Ikat and the Global look, here comes Scalloped edges, clay pots painted on a slant and the best, mirrors painted white on one side and gold on the other.   The … Continue reading →

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Vintage, Antiques & Collectibles galore, Vintage, Antiques & Collectibles galore (Summerville, Mt. Pleasant, Charleston, West Ashley, North Charleston, James Island)

Posted on March 19, 2013 by admin

Hi there my friends. I had to give a nod to my favorite story, “The Wizard Of Oz”.  There is a new kid on the block and it’s called “Charleston Fynd”.  This store is small, but chocked full with wonderful … Continue reading →

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Carol Buddin of Main Street Antiques (Guest Blogger)

Posted on March 4, 2013 by admin

I visited Carol of Main Street Antiques last week to see how her February was going in her “antiques” world.  Whenever I go into this store, I marvel at how large it is.  Love the back room that I like to … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger, Val Enquist of Chic Antique talks about Trends in 2013

Posted on February 7, 2013 by admin

That’s right, I am back on the design and trend trail for this upcoming year of 2013.   Words that I keep hearing are: Vintage, Rustic, Chinnoserie, Chic, Bold Wallpaper, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, Mid Century, Sculptural lighting as well as retro and … Continue reading →

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