Tag Archives: Vintage

Inspiration: George Champion

November 13, 2011

This is George's shop. It is such a good-looking, simple building with schoolhouse references.Slideshow

I love this rich olive green tile with floral decoration. The carving on the tile is low relief so that the glaze pool shadows are created.

My friend, George Champion, is a mid-century furniture and accessories dealer extraordinaire and a perfectionist. We have purchased many vintage credenzas, chairs and tables from him during the past few years. He is also the source of very special gifts for my sons. His shop, in Woodbury, CT, is a perfectly proportioned small white building that is the right scale for his artful displays of icons of modern design and his slightly quirky assortment of Italian objects often purchased when he travels to Milan for the Salone de Moblii.

Full post →
  /     /     /  
0

Marston Luce Antiques

November 20, 2010

The welcoming facade of Marston Luce Antiques on Wisconsin Ave.Slideshow

I love Washington, DC.  It has great museums, lovely neighborhoods,very good restaurants, and in Georgetown especially, individually owned shops that express the point of view of the owner. One of my favorites is the antiques shop of Marston Luce. The moment you look in the window you are captivated. There is always a wonderful display of well worn furniture with soft patina, garden ornaments often with moss growing on them and beautiful decorative objects.  Up the steps and open the door and you are transported to the South of France.

Full post →
  /     /  
0

A Trip to Hudson, New York

November 11, 2010

Slideshow

On a beautiful Spring day Robert and I decided we needed an antique fix.  So we grabbed Lulu, hopped in the car and drove north on the picturesque Taconic Parkway to Hudson, NY.  The town itself flourished in its early years (1760-1810) as a seaport and later, with the coming of the railroad,  it began life anew with tanneries, breweries and foundries.  It’s in a remarkable state of historic preservation, especially in the Greek Revival and Victorian style, made even better in the past 10 years by the influx of nearly 100 antiques dealers and the restoration of the remarkable store facades and historic houses.

Full post →
  /     /  
0

Architectural Salvage

November 8, 2010

Napoleon showing off.Slideshow

I just love architectural salvage.  I adore old doors, windows and hardware.  Vintage bath fixtures and fittings are always inspirational for the quality of materials and the integrity of the design and craftsmanship.

Full post →
  /     /  
0