Vintage Linen Club Chair...

As I'm in the midst of Planning-Coordinating the Annual Crab Feed for the Folsom Jr Bulldogs (1 week left)..

I had to decide what I would Donate on Behalf of the shoppe.

*So I decided to go with an Upholstered Chair-But as I'm Under a time Constraint with Working at shoppe-Working on Pieces for shoppe & planning the event, It had to be a piece that was small but also represents the shoppe.

So this little Cute Club Chair with Wood Legs..

As i thought for days which fabric to use-I went with my usual Soft Neutral Linen.

Added a simple pleated ruffle around bottom frame.

I painted the wood Column feet with a soft white-sanded & added a glaze.

While I love Linen-I had to add some Cow Hide to add some unique color & added a Linen Over stuffed Down Filled Pillow-that I made with a thicker more grainy linen to give a differ. texture to the piece.

*Hopefully Someone bids on it????

Royalty Influence

For me Furniture is Art & History..

The Amount of detail put into each piece-

& how Royalty influenced Furniture.

The History Behind the Style- where it originates from & whom sat in or could of sat in it

The stories it could tell.

The Queen Anne Chair was designed during the reign of Anne, the Queen of Britain 1702-1714.

As seen in these Pottery Barn Replicas- the pieces are smaller-lighter-and more comfortable.

They have cabriole legs-cushions for the seat.

The Louis XVI chairs are one of my favorites,

they are derived from Louis XVI reign in the monarchy from 1774- 1793

They are oval-rectangle or shield in form. The once cabriole legs were replaced with Straight Fluted Legs, that were imitating the columns of Ancient Rome.

Also one of my Favorites-the Louis V Arm Chair.

These Petite Chairs with ornate carving were inspired by the empowerment of the woman.

Women became more successful and that influence was noticed on the furniture.

Where more femininity-detailed pretty carving was added.

The French Influence on Furniture is Timeless.

Upholstery with Linen

The Simplicity of Linen-

The Beauty of the Antique/Vintage Frame with all it's chippy & broken trim.

The Appeal of Knowing there is Such History Behind each one of these Old Sofas.

The Detail in this Carved Piece..

The Inviting Nature of the Over Stuffed Cushions.

Charming Mix-Match of pillows.

And I Dream of the Elegant style and perfect lines.

We try to always have a linen Sofa or Settee in shoppe at all times- Just feels like home & so Inviting..

A Fancy for the Buffet/Sideboard

I'm Just in Love with Buffets/Sideboards..

French, Vintage, Antique or even modern ones.

Carved edges-Darling Legs/Feet-Amazing design..

Whether all in white-cream-worn-weathered..

So Many Uses for these Beauties..

In an Entry way with photographs- Along a Hallway stuffed with linens- The Dining room to showcase china- Behind a Sofa- or as a Changing table in a Nursery..

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Maybe even as a T.V. Console Piece..

What Character that would bring to a Space.

One of my favorite things about furniture-especially Vintage pieces- is the many uses you can use for one item.

Romantic ClawFoot Tub

                      After Months of searching for an original Claw Foot Tub, My dream came true..  With a Lil stipulation of having to  dig her out of a debris pile full of muddy water-twigs-brush-Lil creatures, I finally saw her buried away-As we rescued her out, My Love grew.

How Charming she is.

We Rented a Heavy Duty Power Washer-Used a Belt Sander and scrubbed as much as we could-

Then Sprayed her a new Clean Coat of Pure White.

Now all Clean-Beautiful and in Her Glory-
Resting in the front window of the shoppe for Display for all to admire, Filled with shades of Green Hydrangeas, Original Feet, Darling Wood Framed Tray-Apothecary Jars filled with french milled soaps, A Chippy Ladder to hold the towels, Vintage Crystal Chandelier to finish off this Romantic Bathroom..

The Tub says it All.

Linen Wingback

Floral make-over.

Great Frame work-Beautiful Walnut wood Feet.

Now A Soft Linen, with matching Piping Trim,

Over stuffed Down Filled Pillows.

Linen is so neutral & with a Classic Wingback

A True Match..

The Finishing Piece to a Room..

The Finishing Piece to a Room..

The last finishing piece to a room is the Lighting,

which ties it all together.

Your Theme-Your Style-Your Vision all in one Stunning Relied upon piece of decor..

Use a Black Chandelier with Crystals,

Add to the Living or Family room to give a -French more Sophisticated touch..

Use a Gilded Gold or Vintage Brass Chandelier in the Bathroom for a touch of Romance.

The Hallway or Entry Way is the perfect spot to show your flare with a smaller version to Welcome your guests.

Above the Vanity or even Desk is a lovely spot to bring in a Chandelier as well.

What I just Love about Chandeliers is that depending on the color-style-crystals you can bring up or tone down a room-

As I'm not done with my living -dining room make over-

One thing i will share is the mixing of a Casual -Worn Leather Masculine Couch with tacking on the sides- The Puddled Duponi Drapes on my windows the Colonial White Fireplace -Two Linen Chairs with Vintage tacks and the Gilded Gold Vintage Crystal Chandelier in the middle..

(MY Favorite item)...

Tones down the leather sofa-brings in a lil feminine to the room..

How To Table/Island...

Sharing of my How to.. 

This Little Vintage (Government Stamped Table) is just quaint enough to be either a Farm Table-Kitchen Island or just Decorative piece..

             First I painted it a  French Grey & Distressed it a bit.

Purchased some Wood Planks, laid them out-Cut to the size I wanted, with a little overlay.

Once the Wood was cut to size I then screwed them in place-Puttied the holes with Wood Putty.

           I sanded the filled holes-and the rest of top- all edges-and softened the corners as well..

 

          I Lightly painted the top of wood-then sanded again-and lightly stained-and Waxed.

I just love the way it turned out- Would be Great as a Kitchen island- Table in a Nook or maybe Crafting table-

           Now here it is in the shoppe, waiting for a new home..
A little French in color- rustic on top and dainty for any space..

Fondness for Industrial..

Fondness for Industrial...

The Mixture of Vintage Industrial & Shabby Chic -French

is Just Lovely to me..

Just Love the Old Rustic Desks with Perfect amount of Patina on top, the Chippy paint.

Adding one Old Cabinet or Cart to a room, just adds that finishing touch..

Whether for Practical use or Decoration..

Add a Vase over stuffed with Flowers or

Use as an island in the kitchen for homework or cutting up food..

Yes, Even this Darling with almost washed away yellow original paint and Wheels..

How Sweet as a Craft Cart..

Maybe even as a Vanity??

Garden Bench or also for the kitchen..

Incorporate the Wood Apothecary Cabinet for the Office as well..

The Pretty Perfect Vintage Blue-mixed with Rustic metal top.

True Beauty with Black Metal bins...

Just Love the Industrial mixed into our Home..

Having that one piece -you know -nobody else has..

True Statement Piece..