October Show...

 

Wow.. It is already the last day in Oct... which means it is Halloween.. which now that my boys are 31 and 27 (tomorrow).. Happy Birthday to Jeremy.  I don't really decorate too much... I go for more the fall decorating..  gourds , pie pumpkins  and white pumpkins in a big Silver plate punch bowl on the coffee table is my way of welcoming the fall..[slideshow]

 

 I also wanted to share with you some of the great people I met at the last show I did at the Syracuse Autumn Antique Show last weekend.. I was a great show ..

  This is Margaret who bought Spoon jewelry..

 

  She was having so much fun deciding which to choose.. she decided on a pearl pendant!! hope she loves it as much as I did making it.. Thanks!!

 

   I also met Pam and John.. they went home with a great beveled mirror with a Paris theme and a vintage wash stand.. They saw it, fell in love and took them home

[caption id="attachment_482" align="aligncenter" width="225"] More happy shoppers!![/caption]

 

    I met so many wonderful people with the same love for VINTAGE, Romantic , French, chippy, shabby.. treasure as I have.. 

  After the show I received so many nice comments through e-mail and on my Facebook page.. great note from the mom whose daughter bought my french chair.. she had been looking for a chair for her desk and it was the perfect fit.. and from Janet, whose  daughter goes to Oswego and will be getting her own apt. soon and loves the shabby Chic look.. and Jennifer, who just moved here and was excited to be at the show and is now looking forward to the Jr. League show.. ( the next show I will be at .. Nov.16-18.. also at the Syracuse Fairgrounds.. but that is another post.. to come ) 

 

  I so love what I do... I am very blessed  to have the wonderful support from wonderful friends and family.. Val.. you are awesome.. thanks so much for coming and helping with set up and coming back with Michael to see the show.. you rock those boots..    and Sandi.. my champion cheerleader, who always has such positive things to say about my displays and " treasures".. thanks so much for coming to the show and helping .. and Shopping..and of course Tim, who is always willing to do whatever.. he left Sunday with " STUFF' tied to the top of his car.. and my Friend and fellow junker, Vicki. ( the Gypsy Paintbrush.. who came up from North Carolina for 2 weeks to do the show). we had so much fun shopping.. sure we can fit it..  painting, going to auction ( what were we there for about 8 hours), packing, unpacking, repacking... but just hanging and drinking wine was a treat.. Thanks so much for all the advice and tips you've shared.. it is much appreciated..

 

   well,  until next time.. Happy hunting..

 

Peace and love,

Colleen

Where did September Go???

Hello...

Is it really October already???

I thought with taking the month of Sept. off of doing any shows I would be "CAUGHT UP"" ..   I guess in this business that NEVER happens.. any down time is filled with Painting, Sewing, or my favorite.. SHOPPING.. which includes auctions, estate sales, flea markets , house calls, antique malls and picking junk from the side of the road , which proved to be my best pick of the month, thanks to my sisters.. who spotted a Very French Sofa on the side of the road and after trying to get it in Both of their cars, had to call me to bring my van ( and husband) ...that thing was heavy.. Only wish I knew how to reupholster... That will be a winter project.. though I am not saying what year that will happen in..
Also, in Sept, both my sons were here for the long Labor Day weekend.. which was the first time in over 3 years that we.. both kids, my husband and I were together .. so I took every minute I could with them.. We had so much fun.. and of course, it went by way too fast..

Sept.. is like NEW YEARS for me.. My husband is a teacher, so it is back to school and Garden harvest time..( which will be a new post in a day or two..)  It is tax time too.. Time to  have the furnace serviced and the chimney sweep comes to clean the stove pipe, time stack the wood for the winter.. and change the closet from summer to winter..UGG!

!  Though I love the change of seasons .. I do not like to be cold... I prefer 80 to 30 degrees!!!

I have been busy sewing this week.. I have 2 large shows in the next couple month and open houses at both shops I am in and also a lot of painting to get done before the snow flies.. I will post more pictures soon...

HAPPY HARVEST..
Colleen

Wedding Flowers..

Hello ..  . it is a beautiful fall day today.. just put an apple crisp in the oven and started a pot of my favorite fall soup.. Butternut squash ( from our garden )with apples..

Just wanted to share a story with you and a couple pictures...

A few months back a good friend of mine asked me to help her daughter with the flower arrangements for her oldest daughters wedding.. I had helped with hers too..

For months we had been scouring Thrift shops for glass bowls with Silver plate rims.. together we collected 21 of them and 4 small ones .. Ashley, the brides sister used the looking glass spray paint to give them all the mercury glass look.. they came out beautiful..

Friday, her and I set up shop in one of my barns and got to work.. it took us about 8 hours to get all the arrangements done.. they were in the purple, plum and eggplant shades.. we had to do a little improvising because when we went to pick up the flower order it had not come in  ( they had somehow switched the pick up date) .. so we used purple hydrangeas , spider mums and purple tulips,instead of the daliahs, purple kale and deep purple carnations.. along with the flowers they had in stock that we had chosen to you.. the same look was achieved..( we did have to raid my husbands garden of all his kale to give it some greens )..

The wedding was beautiful and the flowers were a hit.. just goes to show you .. you can't worry if things don't go EXACTLY as planned.. just do your best..

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The best was I brought one of the arrangements home and it looks wonderful on my coffee table.. lucky me

Have a great week.

Love and peace,

Colleen

Fall is in the Air

Munchkin Pumpkins, Small and Large Gourds are now available from The Vintage Room at The Savvy Chick

Bouckville.. 2012

Wow.. Is is really September already.. the summer has flown by..  and this has been a great one, for sure...

The Madison-Bouckville show has always been my biggest show and this year was no exception.. I had a record show.. and met some wonderful people and many Facebook and Blogger friends stopped by to introduce themselves.. which is always fun.. puttting a face with a name.. wish I had gotten pictures of them but I never seemed to have my camera ready when they came by.. I will work on that for next year..

here are some pictures :

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I met 2 very nice ladies, Ann and Nancy,( see Picture)

[caption id="attachment_446" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Ann and Nancy showing off their new spoon bracelets[/caption]

who loved my spoon bracelets, after Nancy picked out hers, she turned to Ann and said.. "you pick out one.. I am buying one for you.. you work so hard".. how sweet of her.. and after trying almost every one on.. picked her favorite.. they had been friends since childhood.. It was special.. they were having a wonderful day in Bouckville..

My friend and fellow treasure hunter, Vicki Potter and I had a great time.. she has a wonderful eye for the chippy and unusual, and we did some hunting together BUT also spent time having some fun.. we spent 2 nights at the Vernon Downs casino.. even her sister joined us one of the night.. so much fun.. I fixed up a bedroom for her in my work studio and she spent the week there and then decided to stay another week and do another show .. that's dedication!!

[caption id="attachment_447" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Afer 9 days at Bouckville..[/caption]

Well, I am going to leave it at that for today BUT will post again of more Bouckville tales.. and more pictures..

Have a wonderful day.. and remember.. you never regret the  treasures you bring home it's the ones you leave behind ...

Colleen

"The Trunk"

I truly believe things happen for a reason and you are where you are because that is where you are suppose to be.. back in the spring I went to an estate auction.. late in  the day a beautiful trunk came up, tho it was beautiful,  it was what was inside that I was interested in as I already had 3 trunks to sell, LACE.. a trunk full of old lace.. MY weakness.. I kept bidding until I won!!... $75.00.. I brought it home and looked through the contents and was trilled.. decided what I would keep and what I would sell.. took some to the Brimfield show...  So as I was getting ready for this show I saw the trunk again But.. decided I would take the Aqua painted one I had just bought .. Well, it looked great at the end of the iron bed I had brought BUT the trunk  sold on Friday.. just hours into the show.. so Saturday morning I had Tim help me load the Auction trunk in my van..( I decided to mark it $75.00 firm.). why?? I have no idea.. (exactly what I had paid for it)... but I could not get it out myself so there it sat in my car  all morning.. One of my nice fellow dealer stopped over to say hi, and I asked him to help me get it out.. I put it right there where the Aqua one had been.. not even an hour later I saw a couple and their daughter looking at it.. They asked me, what was a strange question.. When did u buy this trunk? HUM.. when was that.. March..At an auction? they asked .. YES.. they Knew that trunk.. it had sat in Greg's mothers house his whole life.. O, I forgot to say.. they came to the show because their daughter wanted a trunk..They could not believe it.. there it was.. I was thrilled too.. I still get chills thinking of seeing their faces .. they could not believe it and at that price, as they had looked at one earlier  Not as nice and 3X's the money).. FATE???? I think so... A lot of things happened that day that lead to this trunk being back where it belonged with the Granddaughter who's grandmother had it in her front room for years.. A TREASURE  for sure...  .. and this is proof.. Enjoy your trunk, , Joclyn !!!... this is a story with a very Happy ending.. Thanks, Greg, Christie and Joclyn for making this a very special show for me and reminding me that miracles do happen.. and that Life is good!!!

A Sneak Peek at what will be at the GREAT AMERICAN ANTIQUE SHOW.. this weekend

I have been stocking up on GREAT treasures to bring to the show in Liverpool NY this weekend.. the Great American Antique Fest .. held at Long Branch park ...

greatamericanantiqefest.com[slideshow]

More from The Vintage BNazaar

The Summer is flying by but I wanted to add a little about the last show I did .. The Vintage Bazaar.. It was set at a beautiful Garden Farm and the weather was HOT..HOT..HOT with record temps.  reaching into the high 90's each day.. BUT I met some wonderful people and had some special friends and family come to visit me.. Thanks Rachel and Miranda for coming to the show and to my son, Jed, and daughter-in law, Arunima for coming and bringing my precious grand-daughter,Priya.

It was especially nice to have my friend, Vicki, The Gypsy Paintbrush, drive up from NC, to do the show.. always more fun .. we had done Brimfield together too and had a great time..She will be coming back up to NY to do the THE MADISON BOUCKVILLE show Aug. 13-19th.. more information on that to follow..

Here are some Pictures from the SHOW:[slideshow][gallery]

Vintage Bazaar ... At the show

My booth

I have been at in AGAIN...

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Just a quick post to show you some of the before pictures of some of my most recent finds..

Some of my Favorite Finds and Family Treasures...

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I wanted to share of of my favorites.. and these are just a few of the MANY,MANY, MANY..i have found over the years that I have been "Treasure hunting" ... Many I never took a photo of (sad face).. some I have given as gifts, and many I have kept for myself.. I am slowly parting with some as I find new treasures to replace them..

I am very lucky to have many family treasures as well... those I will never part with.. some I know the history of and some I just know they were Nana's or Katie's, Aunt Bet's  or Mom's..They are SPECIAL amd bring back lots of memories whenever I look at them..

I treasure these family heirlooms more than anything I could ever buy because they belonged to someone I loved..

 

The Vintage Bazzaar

My next show is June 23rd and 24th.. in Salsibury Mass...

Mark your calendars!! It's getting close!! :-)

 

This will be an Awesome show .. I will be leaving on Thursday, My Friend Leslie, is riding with me so that she can visit her sister who lives close by.. Yippee!!!    and I am caravaning with my friend and  fellow "lover of Junque" Vicki.

Set up is all day Friday and the show is Sat. and Sunday.. Since I will only be 1 hour and 15 minutes from my son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter.. I am hoping they will be able to get down and visit me .. I will be sure to take lots of pictures so make sure you check back..

Have a great day..

A week of treasure Hunting .. here are the goods

As soon as I got back from the Brimfield show I knew it was time for a Treasure hunt.. I needed to find new items for my next show, which is in less than a month.. I wanted to do it while it was fresh in my mind as to  what I was looking for..

Shopping at Estate sales, flea Markets,  and several shops and auctions.. I think you will like all I "FOUND"..

Today it was up at 4 for the 2 1/2 hour drive.. we arrived by 6:55 and I think I was out of the car before Tim put the car in park.. I was on a mission to find Garden "Junk"..

Take a look... some of these will be going to the shops BUT most will be at my summer shows:







[caption id="attachment_318" align="aligncenter" width="225"] chimney cupboard[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_314" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Cut glass Water pitcher with ice insert and Champagne bucket[/caption]



Well, this is  a taste of what's new.. you will have to visit the shops and/or shows to see it all...

So ends my week of Treasure hunting.. BUT there is alwsys next week..

Now I need to concentrate on Painting, re Purposing and sewing Pillows...

When I get some of those done I will be sure to share some pics....

As always, thanks for stopping by.. and happy hunting.. may all your decorating dreams come true..

Colleen

Treasure Hunting....

I have been on a couple day buying spree and  it will continue tomorrow.. up at 4:00 AM for the  2 1/2 drive to one of my favorite "hunting spots", which I have not been to in almost 2 years.. hope it is as good as I remember .. wish me luck..cut

Just to tease you.....  Bought 2 awesome mirrors, some beautiful cut glass pitchers, a killer cupboard, silver plate cherub hand mirror, Silver plate champagne bucket.. and the MOST beautiful die cut Valentine cards I have ever seen.. and a beautiful Floor lamp that sorry is now in my living room.. I have never seen one like it, etched glass stem and silver plate with glass and mirrored base.. just can't part with it .. YET..

I need more treasures for my 3 big  Summer shows.. 1st in Salisbury Mass.. July.. Liverpool's Long Branch, the Great American Antique Fest in July  and Last but Not least Bouckville in August..

If there is anything you are looking for leave me a message and I will add it to my HUNT list.. I love the " thrill of the hunt"  ..

I will post some pictures on Monday of all the "finds"...

Hope you all have a great Memorial Weekend ..

Blooms at the Bloom's..

[slideshow]Good Morning... What a beautiful day..

My garden is beginning to to come alive with color.. I have decided that since I will be spending more time away from home this summer.. at my Granddaughter's birthday part in Maine, (June), then the show in Mass. also in June..  a  trip to Vermont ( mid July) and the Liverpool.. Great Antique Fest at the end of July.. a wedding in Aug. and also Bouckville (Mid August).. I would do less in the garden.. I am not sure if this is possible.. but I am going to try .... and  to do less mainance flowers.. wll see how that works..lol..

Here are some of the pictures .. as the beginning of the flower/garden season..

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Brimfield .. Part II

The rest of the week was equally as awesome as the beginning . I had a chance to get out of my booth and go visit a few of the other fields.  if you go to the the July or Sept Shows ,make sure you go to the  New England Motel field and Quaker Acres.. there is a lot of vintage in these fields too..    sooo much  to see.. bought a couple treasures.. some to sell and some to keep..y

Saturday was by far the busiest day.. the weather was perfect , after days of rain.. I dare to say it was HOT.. with the temp. getting up into the 80"s..

The best part of the week came on Saturday when my son and daughter in law brought my granddaughter down from Maine to visit, they stayed the night and met me for breakfast on Mother's day.. It was very special ..

[caption id="attachment_222" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Priya comes to visit Lollie[/caption]

We met more wonderful people and sold many of the treasures we had brought..

[caption id="attachment_221" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Great couple from Maine who purchased Vicki's OLD mail cart and my galvanized sap buckets and pail[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_225" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] More Happy customers.. Mother and daughters.. happy buying my architectural piece for her NY apartment and her  mom Loved Vicki's chalkboard[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_226" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Our Last customers of the week .. who returned to our booth as we were loading up.. one of them at bought a tablecloth from me earlier in the day , her friend had seen of of Vicki's beautiful tablecloths.. and came back for it.. it is now on it's way to Martha's  Vinyard[/caption]

We had many other customers who came from near and far hunting for the perfect treasure...

What a successful FIRST, hope this becomes an annual ..

Keep checking back.. my next show will  be June 23rd and 34th at the VINTAGE Bazaar ( also in Mass.)  ... more details to follow

Happy hunting..

Brimfield.. the first few days..

What a week we  had, we   (my  frend Vicki and I)   arrived  at our  spot (after a quick stop at a tag sale along the way) about 10 am (Monday)   worked all day unloading and setting up.. by 6 PM we were happy with the way the booth looked.. stopped at the grocery store and arrived at our rustic cabin.. I do mean rustic.. alittle more rustic than we had thought but we were exausted so settled in with a glass of wine and fell asleep.. woke to rain..rain.. rain..  By 6:10 my phone was ringing..Eddy, a man who had looked at an item at the booth was there already waiting for me to open ( we could not sell on Monday)..by 6:30 I had my first of many sales($80.00..)..yeah..off to a great start.. our sales continued all day ..

The next couple days are  a BLURR..Rain..    we met wonderful people..(see photoes)   the weather did not dampen the spirits of the shoppers who wore there rain gear and rubber boots.. They were happy to be there.. and we were happy too..

Our most famous customer was    Rachel  Ashwell.. Shabby Chic guru .. She was gracious,[slideshow] as  many shoppers and other dealers came to our booth to meet her.. she bought several items .. some of which she said would be used as props.. so maybe they will be in her next book..

 

Brimfield.. here I (we) come....

Well, I am as ready as I can be..Unless I find some great stuff at the market in the morning..  I will be packing my van ( and top carrier) with as many treasures as I can squeeze in..  and heading to Brimfield Mass.. where I will join 5000 dealers on the many fields filled with antique treasures... I will be mixing my usual Vintage Romantic French treasures .. lots of silver plate and ironstone ... with the new hot Romantic Prairie (Farm) Style ... ( new Premiere Issue .. now on newstands) .. I will be bring great galvanized pieces from the "farm" as re Purposed Garden Chic .. Chicken feeders, funnels, pails,  as planter.. egg baskets, cow GIRL boots, even old horse shoes..

This is the show not to miss for all.. whatever you are looking for .. you will find it here...

I will try to post some pictures as we go... Wishing you all Happy trails...

Colleen

Vicki at Liberty Show...

Heard from my Junker buddie.. Vicki, who is doing the Libert Show... and Selling.. selling .. selling.. here are some pics from the show.. and YEAH for her ..she already sold the HUGE cupboard she brought.. did not last long... she will be heading up north to meet me to head for Brimfield.. she will be stopping and shopping along the way so that she will have LOTS of new items .. she has an exceptional eye when it comes to what it HOT... she loves industrial, shabby, chippy and all things heavy!!!! gotta love it... best of luck for the reat of your show.. looking forward to our time together.... see ya soon...

Brimfield.. Here I come....

Well.. I am on the road again.. this will be my 1st time as a dealer at the Brimfield show, though I have been many times as a shopper... what a great experience it has always been ..so I am looking forward to the new adventure of selling too!  I will be set up with my  good Friend Vicki... across from Mays.. we will arrive on Monday and start setting up so that we are ready for you all on Tues  MAY 8th.... Vicki is loaded with awesome architectural  pieces, frames, furniture, industrial, ironstone  and much more... I will have my usual.. costume and spoon jewelry, re Purposed items ,painted furniture, marble top table, hand made pillows and garden chic  ( motel chairs..also many vintage treasures... also some farm chic items.. ( chicken feeders.. waterers, egg baskets.. horseshoes... )

It is sure to be GREAT.. so come on by .. say hi.. Can't wait...

See you there... I will post pictures as I start to pack...

[slideshow]  April at the Savvy Chick Boutique

Wow.. Another Busy Week..

Last weekend was the Antique show and Sale at the FM High school.. where again I met some wonderful people with the love for vintage.. I get so excited talking with others and hearing their ideas and sharing mine... Love it when they see something I have and it brings back the memories of mothers and grandmothers.. Thank you friends ( Sandi and Yevone.. ) for again coming out and supporting me.. hope you love all your FINDS.. and Leslie .. my Right hand for staging my booth.. It would not be as much fun without you.. you are all amazing.. and I love you...

Then it was off to the shops to RE DO.. and bring in new treasures.. Monday the Blushing Rose ( I forgot my camera so pictures will be posted at a later time) and yesterday at the Savvy Chick.. here are some new pics..both from the show and the Savvy..[slideshow] and I will be bring more in to both shops in the next week..

Hope you are all having a wonderful week..

Show information..

It is a beautiful morning.. sunny and clear but still i.a chill in the air.. still to cold to paint outside ..

Tomorrow APRIL 9th.. tune into WSYR channel 9 ..Bridge Street @ 10AM .. I will be on to promote the upcoming 36th annual Manlius Antique Show and Sale...

SHOW HOURS:

.. Fri. April 13th 4-7 preview sale ($10..)Enjoy an array of fruits and cheese, crackers, cookies, and punch.  Zerrillo Garden Shop will decorate for your visual delight.The cost is $8 for members and $10 for general admission, both of which include admission to the Saturday show from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Sat. ($4) 9-4

There will be lots of dealer with a widearay  of wares.. primitives, furniture, china, jewelry, and of course VINTAGE... I am booth #1..so stop in and see me..[slideshow]

Vintage Salt Shaker embellished Card holders

Good Morning...

Another Re Purpose project:  Vintage Salt Shaker card holders!!!

Just finished making some great card holders.. great for displaying your favorite photo, vintage calling cards or postcards.. great to use as table name cards or for your wedding as table number holders...

I am trying to think Spring... Garden ... Flowers.. Love this season of new beginnings... The grass is greening up, daffodils are blooming, birds are chirping..   so get out and take a walk and enjoy !!![slideshow]

Treaures at the Blushing Rose Antique Shop...

Treaures at the Blushing Rose Antique Shop....

Treaures at the Blushing Rose Antique Shop...

Just wanted to share some Pictures I took today , of some of my Vintage  items  from my Vintage Rooms  at the Blushing Rose Antique Shop In Fayetteville NY. It is a Multi- dealer shop.. with something for everyone... The shop is open Tue- Sat. from 10-5.. ( closed Sunday and Monday)..  I will try to post pictures weekly from both shops I am in and some of the items that will only be available at the shows .. if you see something you are interest in.. feel free to contact me regarding price.. [slideshow]

Treasures...

I have been on the hunt these last few weeks to find new "vintage" treasures.. and re Purposing some that I have had...  Some of these will be taken to the two shops and some will be saved and taken to the Manlius Antique show, April 13-14th.. I am still busy painting furniture, re purposing for the garden and of Course.. Shopping for more... ( that's my favorite part).. [slideshow]

Manlius Antique show..

The Manlius Historical Society’s 36th Annual Antique Show & Sale featuring Vintage Collectibles Make sure to mark your calendars for the Manlius Historical Society’s 36th Annual Antique Show & Sale! The event will take place on April 13 & 14, 2012 at the Fayetteville-Manlius High School, House 1, on Tinderbox Road/Route 173 in Manlius. New this year is a Preview Party on Friday night from 4:00-7:00, admission $10.00 (Members $8.00); and a one-day show on Saturday from 9:00am to 4:00pm, admission $4.00 (Members $3.00). A new feature for the show is the Preview Party, scheduled for Friday evening from 4:00 – 7:00. This is a special opportunity for viewers to have first look at the items being offered in the show, in a lovely ambiance with appetizers and music. The cost for the event is $10.00 ($8.00 for MHS Members) and includes admission to the show on Saturday. Over the years, the Manlius Historical Society’s Antique Show has become a “go to” show. We will host many returning and new dealers offering items covering a range of dates and styles, from furniture, glassware, jewelry, postcards, collectibles and more. Many of our local dealers are coming, and some are traveling from across the state to participate in this top-quality show. Plan on spending lots of time as lunch and snacks will be available along with plenty of free parking. If you are looking for antiques to enhance your home, or if you have collections that need filling out, this is a great opportunity to search for treasures and to support your local Historical Society at the same time! Please contact the Manlius Historical Society at 315 682-6660 or manliushistory@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like further information about the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Another Beautif...

Another Beautiful day ... Here are a few pictures of some of the items I have for sale at the Savvy Chick Boutique .. I have had another good month so some of these items have already been sold but new treasures  arrive weekly.. and I am working on some "new" re Purposed items.. FYI:  all the Pin Cushions in the picture have been sold but I brought in a couple the other day and  just finished some tonight and will be bringing them in at the end of the week.. along with more plate stands  ... thanks

The Vintage Room at the Saavy Chick in Solvay,NY

The AtA

 

Wow.. what a busy last few weeks I have had..

Visited my son in Santa Barbara, Ca.. with my oldest son, daughter-in-law and precious granddaughter.. awesome beaches .. great restaurants, breathtaking landscapes, pallet pleasing wineries.. but most of all spending times with my boys and Priya...PRICELESS..

Then off to  Boynton Beach, Fla.. to spend a week at my sister and brother-in-law's new and very beautiful home.. they treated me like royalty.. having all my favorites and taking me to wonderful restaurants and shops and the beaches!!!

Rented a car and drove up to Orlando to meet up with more friends.. again.. more fun, food and shopping..

THEN.. did the Syracuse Antique Expo  at the Fairgrounds.. Great show with so many friendly faces stopping by .. met some wonderful people and bought a few treasures too.. some of which i will sell at the next show on April 13 and 14th at the Fayetteville-Manlius high School... ( more details to follow)

Happy Treasure Hunting!!!!!

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China Cabinet

 

Chalkboards on Silver Plate Trays..

The French Nest

Visited a beautiful Shop in Orlando, Fla. while on vacation last week.. French Nest... Wish I had remembered my camera that day so I could share some pictures with you.. but you can check it out on Facebook.. beautiful antiques and Vintage treasures... Gorgeous displays on lace, jewelry, silver, mirrors, chandeliers... everything I love... Beautiful.. Thanks, Marsha, for taking time to talk with me and sharing your passion for what we love to do...

Spoon Jewelry

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  My next show will be at the Syracuse, NY Antique show at the Fairgrounds.. here is the information...I will have lots of Re Purposed items.. Vintage Treasures .. Pillows and More

The Greater Syracuse Antiques Expo

March 10 & 11, 2012Times: SAT. 9 am to 5 pm SUN.10am to 5pm

LOCATION: N.Y.S. FAIRGROUNDS – Horticulture Building Syracuse, N.Y.

From the west take the N.Y.S. thruway to exit 39. From the east, thruway exit 34-A to 690 west. From I – 81 follow signs to 690 west and the fairgrounds. ADMISSION: $7.00 ADULTS / $8.00 WEEKEND PASS ,CHILDREN UNDER TWELVE FREE AMPLE FREE PARKING ON THE GROUNDS

If you are ever in Santa Barbara,Ca.. check out the Paris Street Boutique.. A quaint shop with a French Flair[gallery]

More Handmade Pillows

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Pillows

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chalkboard

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News from the Vintage Room

Hi.. My name is Colleen.. and I am new to the BLOG world..

My Passion is Vintage with a FRENCH flair.. I love crystal chandeliers, and though I have purchased many, I have yet to part with one.. I will, I promise!!!   As soon as I decide which one..

My favorite thing to do is go to am open air flea market.. always on the HUNT... I also LOVE  a good auction..

My Motto is : Re Purpose.. Re Use .. Re Cycle..

I love to paint, reupholster, and distress furniture  .. breathe new life in worn out pieces

I also LOVE to create pillows from vintage bark cloth, matalesse, chenille, lace trim and old buttons and stencils..

I am currently in two shops..  one an antique shop and  the other a unique boutique... and also do many show a year.  I will let you know where I will be next on my new  BLOG...

 

Tea for Two

Hello world!

Welcome tot the Vintage Room!