Tag Archives: Shops

Carole's Candlesticks

November 11, 2012

MacKenzie Childs' stick that is certainly whimsical.Slideshow

My dear friend, Carole Glaser, the shopping bag collector, accumulator of hats, pictures, pins and other original vintage shop finds has a delightful collection of candlesticks that I could not resist photographing. Each stick has a story or two. And, her personal vision for their display is to place them all together at one end of her dining table. They make quite a statement.

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Patina Style: Brooke and Steve Gianetti

November 2, 2012

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Brooke and Steve Gianetti, designer and architect respectively, have just written the book PATINA STYLE. If you follow Brooke’s blog, VELVET AND LINEN, you have probably read about the countless book signings held in beautiful shops and homes to celebrate the publication of this book. I wish I had been able to attend at least one to hear Brooke speak about her inspiration for a style that is distinctly theirs inspired by found objects displayed collectively, that make a home resonate with memories and meaning.

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Inspiration: Another Trip to Hudson

November 29, 2011

This sign was in a window and I could not resist photographing it!Slideshow

By now you know that I love Hudson, NY–the antiques and vintage Mecca of the Northeast. On June 10th I took a day off to go exploring and was gifted with a gorgeous, sunny, warm day perfect to be outside walking the streets. Usually I go with some specific goal, however, on this particular day, I decided to photograph whatever object was appealing without considering where it might go, what its price, or what bathroom would benefit from its purchase.

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Accessories: The Privet House

November 17, 2011

The charming entrance to the shop. It has a great front porch and welcoming ambience.Slideshow

On one of our weekend adventures we decided to revisit a shop that is just a bit off the beaten path (maybe only 3 miles or so on a country road). It is called PRIVET HOUSE in the hamlet of Warren, CT.

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