Liz Mathews: Vintage

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Saturday, July 13, 2013

Window Shopping

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Today I wandered over to Home Goods in search of a few very specific items. Even though I quickly located what I was there for I couldn't resist a little self torture. As I wondered down each and every single aisle I snapped photos of the items I would buy if money were no object and I had a whole house to decorate. Although Home Goods has amazing products, and everything I saw was extremely reasonably priced nothing made it's way home with me. One day though... I'll be back, and I'll be decorating, and my cart will be full.

Take a peek at the items I'd have purchased today: (please excuse the photo quality- all images from my i-phone)

I truly loved this french themed glass walled jewelry box. The text, the blue shade, the ornamentation....perfection!

I want to put this settee in a sitting room with loads of fluffy, textural pillows on top. I love the ikat patterning too!

Could these vases be any sweeter? They remind me of vases Anthropologie carries. Delicate, fresh, and charming.

This map canvas was taller than I am. It would make a perfect statement piece for an odd space or man cave. If it were a map of Paris this baby would be at home with me right now.

Good attention to details meeting functionality. Beautiful.

Industrial-sweet. Great juxtaposition.

LLLLLLOOOOOVVVVVEEE. Almost kicking myself for not buying this. Price tag- $40

There you have it... all of the items that did not actually make it into my cart. In case you're wondering what did, fear not, I have photos of that too!

I splurged on this small paper covered box. The walls are exceptionally sturdy, it's a charming size, and the paper is luxurious with metallic paint. I'd been looking for some sort of "keep sake" box and for $3.99 the price can't be beat. I've already started filling it up with love notes Joe has given me.

And the entire reason for the trip- "thank you" notecards. Home Goods always has the best!! I've been stocking up every time I'm in the store.

At this point I have about 6 card sets from the same line; La Petite Presse. They are simple and sweet with the gold accents I also loved in the keepsake box. I have a feeling I will be sending out several dozen cards over the following months and I'm someone who likes to give pretty and thoughtful cards. Why not get them at a great price whenever I can find them??

Labels: decorating, shopping, stationary, Vintage, wedding | 1 comments

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Lucketts Re-Cap

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It's been four days since the Lucketts Spring Market wrapped up and I finally have the energy to upload (but not edit) photos from the event. It was beautiful, hot, inspiring, tiring, friendly, dirty, fun, tiring, dreamy, and even more tiring,

I've included several shots of our booth in this post, and plan to post photos of other vendors lovely booths soon.

Some of the first items to sell; a seltzer bottle, dress forms, a beautiful old wood trunk, taxidermy geese, huge hand written documents, spools of ribbon, one apothecary jar, and mom's jewelry

A few things things that didn't sell that I was sure would; more apothecary jars, beautiful metal scale, metal fan, carriage with flowers inside, large framed french invoices, wooden pulleys. Go figure!

Saturday was 20 times more lucrative than Sunday, but I'm sure that's always the way these shows work. The energy and rush of Saturday shoppers on the hunt for the perfect treasure just couldn't be matched on day #2.

All in all it was a great, successful weekend, and I look forward to next year!

Labels: antiques, craft show, lucketts, market, outdoor, Vintage | 2 comments

Monday, May 7, 2012

I am an artist

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I spent part of the weekend locked in the studio being creative. And I find myself here again tonight. It has been the most soul satisfying fun I've had in a long time. I feel reassured that I AM an artist, and person who was born to be creative.

Unfortunately I I don't nurture that side of myself enough these days; when time, money and inspiration seem to run short.

Starting right now I vow to change that. No matter how stressed I am, or how busy I'm feeling I will make time to nurture my artistic side. And I will be a happier, better, more peaceful person for it.

Thanks for listening. I'm off to create!

Labels: artist, Create, silhouette, Vintage | 1 comments

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Flotsam and Jetsam

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I have a fabulous shop to share with you today! It's called Flotsam and Jetsam, and is located in Kensington Maryland.

I was introduced the Stacey, the shop owner, through my mom and since our initial visit to the store earlier this year it has become one of my favorite shops EVER!

It seems Stacey has filled her shop with all the items that I love, and has put them together in the most fabulous ways! Everywhere you look there are wonderful treasures to be found.