Recap: Vintage Now

Why hello, lovely people!  I hope you have enjoyed your weekend and are ready for a kick butt Monday!  This is for all you homebodies who did not venture out Friday night to partake in Vintage Now's Open House.  Yes, I know it was in Norristown, and yes, I know it was raining.  However, you must check out the scene!!  

Trust meeee... you're missing out if you don't! 

It really felt like an "underground" party with only the people "in the know" attending.  Honestly, I felt a little out of place rubbing elbows with what I imagine to be established designers.  

Thankfully I had this gal by my side.  My artsy friend, Robin Frey.  Check out her eBay site... she's got mad talent!  And she has a love for vintage items... How awesome is this bird cage!?

My favorite vignettes: 

I loooove this settee and the gold chest.

And isn't this quilted table cloth amazing!?

This is definitely my go to design choice at the moment.  I don't really know why, but I love it!  It makes me happy!!

If I could get past the door with know one noticing, this rug would be mine!! 

Of course they had the latest of the greatest design books.

They were even sure to add a festive touch.

And look, Mom!  I hope you still have these lamps!

So what do you think?  Buying out of big box stores is so easy, but I feel that it lacks character.  Could you make vintage look good?  Or is your heart still set on Ikea? 

Clover Market Goodies!!

With all this talk about Clover Market, I thought it would only be fair to introduce you to a few vendors who's talent and originality caught my attention, and I'm sure they'll catch yours!

Press No. 9

Press No. 9 was the first booth I marched into while at last weekends Clover Market.  Christina Smith is the "creative soul" behind this artistry.  Are you as much in love with these vintage-like tea towels as I am!?

Meadowsweet Vintage

Stacy Morris, who shared a booth with Christina, had an extensive collection of vintage goodies that I would have been more than willing to scoop up and haul away, including the chair we posted about on Wednesday.

 Then of course there was Baby Jives and Modern Bird Jewelry (you've heard of them before), two separate vendors who shared an adorable booth!  If there is an award for best booth design it should go to them... hands down!

Photos Courtesy: Clover Market

 Speaking of babies, Chirp and Bloom had an adorable collection of eco-friendly baby designs from accessories to onesies.

Photo Courtesy: Clover Market

Tree and Kimball

 Then of course there was incredible jewelry.  Flea Markets aren't just for second-hand goods.Lisa Bruemmer's handmade jewelry is some of the prettiest I've seen. 

 And what did I come home with?  This beautiful hand painted French Provincial desk from Kim at Larkspur Interiors!!  I really need to get a better picture, but check out those claw feet!

Kim also has a blog.  Check her out at My Domestic Bliss!  Here are some more beauties from her booth... for all you shabby chic lovers.

Ok, I'm done, and that's not even the half of it!  If you want to see more you should check out Clover Market's blog.  The next flea market will be Sunday, October16th!! You may even run into a local blogger like I did!  Holly, from West Pear Avenue, along with her trooper of a husband and sweet baby girl were the first people I spotted as I stepped foot into the gates.  Bloggers know where to shop!!!  It was so much fun talk decor and blogging with someone who "get's it".  Connecting is what blogging is all about!

Vintage Tea Towels as Cafe Curtains

Now that my walls are bright and cheery, I think adding some simple window treatments will spruce things up a bit.  I am loving the look and the bright colors from these tea towels found on Patricia Caldwell's LA House Tour via Apartment Therapy.  How simple and innovative is this?  Not to mention perfect for my apartment!

And the gnome, well...  he's kinda cute too!

Mr.PS at Etsy also has a nice selection of tastefully chic tea towels:

However, I think I am going to go for more of a vintage flare to keep with the theme of vintage plates for my plate wall. Check out these from De Witt & Co.

$26.00

$19.00

Although charming, these two are a bit out of price range for linen towels that will most likely only spend a year (if that) of their life hanging in a kitchen window.

Germantown and Mt. Airy, two older neighborhoods here in Philadelphia, have some great antique shops, and they are only a hop-skip away from my quarters. Tomorrow I have off (Can I get a "Woot!?") for MLK day.  I am keeping my fingers cross that the thrift stores will remain open.

So how about it... linens in the windows?

Photo Courtesy: murdockdesign via Etsy

Get it or forget it!?