Showing posts with label American Antiques. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American Antiques. Show all posts

7.03.2011

From Drab to FAB!




So I'm working with a  new client on her house. And our main goal has been short-term -- fluffing for a party. But eventually, there will be (colored) paint on the walls. And we'll do some reupholstering and some dressy-er pillows!







Here is the after (or the middle), you can see we got new lamps (from Antiquites in Mtn. Brook Village). The dark ones were a drab and weighing down the look the room (new ones also added height). We also got a new coffee table from L'Argent in Homewood. I love the mirrored piece with the brass frame - just gives a more formal look to the room. Its hard to see in the above pic - but the coffee table before was a heavy, scroll-y iron and had a pink marble top. It was also very short and the new provides some more length thus lengthing the room. Next, we'll be putting Banjamin Moore's Titanium on the walls...I can't wait!!! And reupholstering some chairs in new fabric!

5.27.2011

Fabulous Finds Friday....American Antique Finds

This week I was out and about looking for antique pieces for a client.  I thought I'd try some different places. I had always seen Noordermeer Antiques - next to Gian Marco's, but had never been by when it was open.
I had always assumed it was European antiques - dutch or swedish with a name like that!

It definitely was not - They had some great eaarly American pieces if that is your desire. The owner is also very knowledgable  and interesting to chat with. She guarantees the age of all the pieces as precisely as  possible with much research.


I found this 1880s cupboard and am contemplating putting it over my fridge? Love it!
Happy Memorial Day!