
Thursday, March 26, 2009
More Room For Roomies

Saturday, March 21, 2009
Quick, Hop Like A Bunny!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
New Look For Vintage Website
Make yourself at
here:

With all this talk about "vintage", you might think we're anti-new, but I think we can all agree that "new" also has it's good points. A new idea, a new friend, a new day dawning: all things we can highly appreciate! And here's one more "new" that we love: our new website! After much brainstorming, emailing, and tweaking with Cathy from Avalon Rose Web Designs, we're proud to invite you to view our new Room With A Past website, just in time for our March 19, 20, 21 & 22nd opening dates! Hope to see you and a few "new" faces too!


With all this talk about "vintage", you might think we're anti-new, but I think we can all agree that "new" also has it's good points. A new idea, a new friend, a new day dawning: all things we can highly appreciate! And here's one more "new" that we love: our new website! After much brainstorming, emailing, and tweaking with Cathy from Avalon Rose Web Designs, we're proud to invite you to view our new Room With A Past website, just in time for our March 19, 20, 21 & 22nd opening dates! Hope to see you and a few "new" faces too!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
This Never Gets Old ~ Vintage Decorating In The News
Did you see this beautiful chair in the layout of the new issue (April 2009) of Romantic Homes? There is a whole section devoted to the allure of French decorating, which has enjoyed a recent revival! It can be really easy to get this look when you break down the elements (and if you know where to shop for the bargains!). Look at these two chairs we have in the French area we set up in the shop for this month's sale. It has similar lines, construction and a luxurious fabric (priced at $89.00 each!).
The color scheme we chose was black, white and peachy pink, with silver metal accents. The choice of color is totally dependant upon your whims and is one of the most obvious factors that will put the individual stamp of your own personality into the room.


If you plan on duplicating the look, keep your eyes open for curvy lines, and patterns to layer with textures. Romance can easily be added with toiles, harlequin or large floral printed fabrics. A chandelier is a must to add sparkle and even more romance. Add interest with time-worn finishes. Reflective surfaces such as old silver, mirrored furniture and wall mirrors with heavily accented frames will help bring in more of the French appeal.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Thing Of The Past ~ February's Shopping Cart Peek
Have you ever snuck a peek at what the person next to you in the check-out line has in their cart? What did they get? How much did they pay for it? And where did they find it because I want one too! It's a lot like that at the shop during the sale: people are always so curious as to what's been bought and is heading out the door. Well, I know it's not quite the same, but in the interest of quenching your curiosity, I thought I'd show you what were the most popular and fasted-selling items for last month's sale.
This gorgeous buffet with all the lovely curves was bought by one of our loyal customers that we see every month--sometimes she comes in more than once during the sale!

This dresser (with mirror) has keyholes, which are as cute as dimples! We sold lots of tables and vanities that could also be used as desks. One of the pieces that we waved goodbye to was going to be used as a laptop station. Lots of cottage white furniture, like the stately round glass-front corner cabinet, was going, going, gone! I think it's because people are ready for a little brightness this time of year.
But we had a few colorful things that were purchased, too, like the beet red dresser,

a cute drop-front with snazzy red handles, and a blue drop-leaf farm table that were all happily loaded up and carted to a new home. That green china cabinet behind the peach chairs (we still have the chairs!) was adopted by a young couple just starting to furnish their home together. There were lots of vintage linens, garden items (by forward-thinking customers yearning for Spring, perhaps?) and two vintage First Aid kits in tins, of all things!
So there's your peek. All done without any sidelong glances, squeaky-wheeled shopping carts or worrying about picking the slowest check-out line in the store. Maybe next month you'll see a picture of what YOU bought at the March sale (March 19, 20, 21 & 22) listed here! (You can also SIGN UP to get the monthly email newsletters so you'll be reminded of each sale and any monthly contests just before it happens.)
This dresser (with mirror) has keyholes, which are as cute as dimples! We sold lots of tables and vanities that could also be used as desks. One of the pieces that we waved goodbye to was going to be used as a laptop station. Lots of cottage white furniture, like the stately round glass-front corner cabinet, was going, going, gone! I think it's because people are ready for a little brightness this time of year.
But we had a few colorful things that were purchased, too, like the beet red dresser,


a cute drop-front with snazzy red handles, and a blue drop-leaf farm table that were all happily loaded up and carted to a new home. That green china cabinet behind the peach chairs (we still have the chairs!) was adopted by a young couple just starting to furnish their home together. There were lots of vintage linens, garden items (by forward-thinking customers yearning for Spring, perhaps?) and two vintage First Aid kits in tins, of all things!
So there's your peek. All done without any sidelong glances, squeaky-wheeled shopping carts or worrying about picking the slowest check-out line in the store. Maybe next month you'll see a picture of what YOU bought at the March sale (March 19, 20, 21 & 22) listed here! (You can also SIGN UP to get the monthly email newsletters so you'll be reminded of each sale and any monthly contests just before it happens.)
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
A Vintage Love Never Grows Old

Now, please pull that davenport (did you see the pattern on it?!?!? I wish I could read the price tag!!!) a little closer to me 'cuz I think I'm about to faint! (Wow, from this horizontal position on the sofa, I have a really good view of the tin ceiling!)
Update: Wish granted:

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