The discoveries and musings of an obsessive home decor Treasure Hunter/Dumpster Diver/Trash Digger!
Announcing..."As Luck Would Have It" -- the Website!
FINALLY! The "As Luck Would Have It" Website has launched! Now, in addition to the offerings at Home Store Manassas, my carefully edited collection of vintage treasures are available thru www.LuckVintageDecor.com. Be sure to check it out daily, as there are many more pieces of inventory to be posted. And tell ALL your friends, family, co-workers, strangers you meet in bars....Trust me, they'll thank you for it! At least I will...!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
FLAME-ing HOT!
I just cannot leave well enough alone….
Last year, I discovered a fantabulous 1920s wingchair at that most delightful of places, Class and Trash. Actually, it was one of a not-quite-matching pair; while both chairs were of the winged variety, and both were covered in the same VERY vintage seafoam green nylon fabric, the legs were quite different on each. One had very straight Chippendale-style legs, and was reborn into the world of total FABULOCITY as the infamous White Tiger Chair. The other, with ornately carved ball-and-claw legs, waited ever so patiently for its own dramatic restyling.
And behold, in all its glorious splendor: the Flamestitch Chair! Do watch the video for the full experience, Dear Readers, oh do!
Oh, I have to agree with you, Howard! The reverse is beautiful! I might even like that better, although with green being my favorite color, that might not be an unbiased opinion. They certainly did an amazing job of matching the patterns, though--the sign of a truly first-rate upholsterer.
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Glossary
Postette:n.A short Blog post, containing too many characters for a ‘tweet’ but far less than the average sized post of some furniture-related blogs.“Howard usually writes clever yet excruciatingly long Furniture Addict posts, but occasionally he loses command of his literary genius and can only provide his readers with bite-sized postettes.”
FABULOCITY: n. A state of the utmost fabulousness. "By restyling the 1920s vintage wing chair in a white tiger print and faux Persian lamb, it was elevated to total FABULOCITY!"
Vintage Vertigo: n. The adrenaline rush, accompanied by visions of refinishing/refurbishing/repurposing, that occur when one happens upon a particularly exquisite and desirable piece of vintage decor. Vintage Vertigo is often accompanied by glassy eyes and drooling, but NEVER EVER includes thoughts of, "But where will I put it?" or "But what will I do with it?"
The Lady D-List
A list of noteworthy decor sites submitted by BFF Diana, The Lady D!
Again & Again Consignments. Offers an ever-changing selection of stylish and hard to find vintage furniture pieces and accessories at affordable prices. (two stores in Dallas, TX)
Amy Gibbs Interiors. Amy’s talent for adding striking touches inspired the launch of her furniture and accessories line, a mix of rejuvenated furnishings and new, unique textiles that reflect Amy’s signature style.
Rubbish Interiors. Comfort, practicality and timeless design are the hallmarks of a Rubbish interior.
The Designers Guild. The Designers Guild business philosophy is to combine creativity and innovation with the highest levels of quality: quality of design, product, service and people.
Books on My Wishlist (HINT HINT!)
The Find: The Housing Works Book of Decorating with Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects, and Vintage Details (by Stan Williams). In The Find, Stan Williams and some of today’s most clever style makers, including Simon Doonan, John Derian, and Real Simple’s Kristin van Ogtrop–all diehard devotees of New York City’s Housing Works–show not just what to look for, but also how to look at an object to identify a great piece. [Amazon.com]
Flea Market Style (by Emily Chalmers and Ali Hanan). Gives you all the information and advice you need to furnish and decorate your home with "found" objects instead of new items bought in stores. Emily Chalmers and Ali Hanan explain how to find fresh and unexpected uses of second-hand pieces and antiques, and reveal how to mix old and new with flair and panache. [Amazon.com]
Oh, I have to agree with you, Howard! The reverse is beautiful! I might even like that better, although with green being my favorite color, that might not be an unbiased opinion. They certainly did an amazing job of matching the patterns, though--the sign of a truly first-rate upholsterer.
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