Out and About: Shopping Palooza

Welcome to a new week! I hope your weekend was a good one. Beside getting a little work done, switching out my closet from winter to spring clothes and going to Scott Antique Market, I spent a fair amount of time out and about shopping and visiting a couple of stores here in Atlanta that have been on my list of things to do.

Here’s a look at my weekend from behind the lens! {warning, photo heavy post}

First up is my visit to Scott Antique Market on Thursday.  Despite not being in the mood to dig through piles of stuff, I did come away with a few treasures. I was also excited to see lots of new vintage modern pieces from one of my favorite dealers, Parker Kennedy Living.  David and Lance are two of the nicest people and boy do they have an eye for style and design.

I purchased this beautiful bubble pattern Jadite bowl.  This is my first Jadite purchase and now I’m torn between putting this bowl in my Etsy shop or keeping it for myself.

I also came home with this unique milk glass bowl.

             This wood dough bowl was also a purchase that will be going into the shop.

  These vintage cookie molds were old and rusty but I loved their charm.

      This is the Mexican porcelain dish I got.  The colors and pattern were what drew me to this piece.

After doing a bit more shopping, I made my way over to the Parker Kennedy booth.  It was so refreshing to see the bold colors they infused their booth with this show.

      These wood cabinets with rattan doors were pretty stunning.  I think they would look great in a beach house.

      How about these turquoise chest?  I can totally envision a bedroom designed around these beauties.

 

This magenta piece was really stunning.

This was my favorite piece in the PKL booth.  I adore the concave front, the dramatic green color and the gold accents on the doors.

    Loved the whimsical feel of this flower mirror.  It would be pretty stunning in a bathroom.

The color didn’t stop with the furniture at PKL, there were lots of accessories in fun vibrant colors as well.

If you get a chance to shop Scott Antique Market, you’ll definitely want to check out the Parker Kennedy booth.  You can also connect with them on Facebook here.

On Saturday I had planned to head back out to Scott’s but had a last-minute change of plans and decided to stay in town and visit a few stores and check out The Revival vintage market that was taking place. My first stop was Steve McKenzie’s.  I have wanted to visit the store for a while and after connecting with the owners, Steve and his wife Jill via Facebook and Twitter, I was excited to stop in for a visit.  I met my friend Dorothy at the store and I had a great time meeting Steve and getting a tour of his shop.

In addition to being a southeast showroom for Grange, Steve and Jill have created a beautiful store filled with modern and vintage furnishing, antiques, decorative accents and tabletop pieces. Steve’s custom fabric and furniture line as well as ceramic pieces from R Wood are also available in the store.

Such beautiful chairs in a stunning orange fabric.  I loved the sleek silhouette and the back cushion detail.  Steve has also designed a sofa with this same detail.

Here’s a line-up of some of Steve’s custom fabrics.  His new collection is also great and will be available soon.

Love this cute little bar cabinet.  Perfect for a nook, corner or man’s office.

   

  Just a few of the accessory pieces available… vintage wine barrel lazy susan, R Wood bowl and a vintage jar.

     

    Such a cute chair!

     This room within the store features a curtain wall in one of Steve’s fabrics and one of his original pieces of artwork.  And, those red globe pendants are to-die-for!

 

This vintage tulip table and chair set were given a new look with the addition of fabric mixing on the chairs.

    I wish you could see this antique table up close.  The carved wood base is so beautiful and the bleached wood (done by Steve) really gave the table a soft, weathered appearance.

      There is a wall of pillows in the full range of fabrics from Steve’s line.

On our way out of the store I spotted this really cool fold up desk caddy.  The inside has cubbies for storing papers and office supplies, and when not in use the box folds up and can be stored or carried to another location.

Steve Mckenzie’s is a fabulous store that is open, airy and easy to shop.  And, I also love that there are items in all price points so the store is affordable for everyone.  I can’t wait to visit the store again.

Next on our stop was The Revival vintage market.  This pop-up market was a bit disappointing in my book. I had gotten the impression from the advertising that there would be a good number of vintage sellers at this market and there really weren’t.  Most of the products were handcrafted and/or up-cycled new pieces made to look vintage.  There was jus a sprinkling of true vintage goods  and the market felt more like a craft and artist market to me (see photos below).  Despite all that Dorothy and I took a spin around. I did mange to spend $4 on some vintage wallpaper samples which I’m going to use to make some of my designer clipboards so the trip was not a total loss.

Wind chimes made from old tin pails and silverware.

Framed vintage dollies.

I can officially check The Revival off my list and don’t think I’ll be going back again.

The last stop on my shopping palooza was the Westside Market.

The newly opened Westside Market is a collection of booths that sell Vintage Furniture, Antique Furniture, Lighting, Lamps, Decorative Home Accessories, Framed Art, Floral Arrangements, Chairs, Upholstery, Drapes, Pillows, Original Art and Bed Linens.  A little of everything.  The market has been open for about a month but has not had its official grand opening celebration yet.

I was glad to see that some of my favorite dealers from Scott Antique Market have opened booths and I hope that more will follow so that this market will become a true vintage shopping destination.  Here’s a look inside Westside Market…

A mix of old and new.

Original art.

Vintage collectibles and décor.

Up-styled vintage pieces.

Some true antiques.

More original artwork.

Painted and upholstered pieces.

I thought these retro modern chairs were fun.

Some new garden inspired décor and floral.

Keeping my fingers crossed that the Westside Market will develop into a great shopping destination.

If you’d like to visit the Westside Market you can find them here:

Westside Market

1530 Ellsworth Ind Blvd, Atlanta, Georgia 30318

Monday-Saturday 10:00-6:00

http://www.westsidemarketatl.com/

Ok folks, that’s the end of the ride.  Writing this post has taken all the energy I have today, especially since my computer froze on me and I had to start it all over!  I hope you enjoyed my shopping palooza!

Lots on the to-do list this week including a bit more shopping at the Lakewood Antiques show on Friday.  I hope you week ahead is Fabulous!

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Treasure Hunting: A Sneek Peek

Happy Friday!

Just wanted to pop in today and give you a peek at a beautiful piece I found while attending Scott Antique Market yesterday.  A woman standing next to me asked if she could look at it and after turning it over replied “that’s a good find”.  I did a little research and all I know for now is that it is a piece of La Cartuja De Sevilla porcelain.

I only spent about two hours at the market before I was overcome by an allergy attack and had to leave but I did find a few other good items and will be back Monday to share all my treasures. If you’re shopping this weekend, I hope you find some goodies too!

Check in tomorrow for a bit of inspiration and weekend reads!

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Treasure Hunting: Scott Antique Market

It’s Monday and while I am happy to see the start of a new week, I really wish I could go back to bed. I have never had trouble adjusting to daylight saving time but yesterday and this morning have been rough.  Anyone else having a hard time adjusting???

Friday was my monthly outing to Scott Antique Market.  I spent a bit of time shopping this market and purchased some goodies for my ConfettiStyle Designs Etsy shop.   I also picked up a few business cards from new furniture resources I hope to use in a design project down the road.  The show this month was great and the vendors were all heavily stocked with new items.

Here’s what I saw and bought…

  

I really liked these globes turned light pendants.  Such fun for a kids space or boys bedroom.

These lamps stopped me in my tracks.  They had to be about 5′ tall!

There are lots of great pieces just waiting for a DIY project.

Boy would I love this vintage wood feed bin for storing ribbon and craft supplies.

This vintage bamboo dining table was AMAZING!  The dealer snagged it in Palm Beach and had it marked at $1200.

Loved this tall vintage bottle drying rack.

More and more pillow designers are showing at Scott’s and this vendor had a great selection to choose from!

There are quite a few vendors that sell vintage grain sacks.  Some are classic and French while other are bold and graphic and from the USA.  I purchased two more subdued patterns for $4.00 each.  Yea me!

This cabinet was amazing.  Check out the paneled front and brass hardware.  The inside was left in its natural stain finish which provided a great contrast to the outside.

If you’re in the market for a map, you’ll find what you need at Scott’s.

The good thing about the Scott market is that you can find just about anything from true and rare antiques to mid-century modern looks.  This mirrored console was stunning.

I can think of so many great uses for this vintage bucket.  First would be filling it with a bunch of hydrangea.

A chest of drawers cut down and turned into an upholstered coffee table.

Old ammunition box that went from this….

to a cute little foot stool!

A drawer turned end table.  Pretty clever!

Loved this headboard and pillow.

Vintage letters were everywhere at this show.  This vendor had a ton of letters in all fonts, sizes and colors.

This French jug made for an adorable lamp.

A great looking chandelier made from a vintage basket.

I loved the upholstery on this chair, burlap back, linen front and patterned welting.

Lots of vintage yarn and thread spools up for grabs!  A couple came home with me.

Love the vibrant colors of these pillow covers!

Just in time for spring, these baskets would be great for creating a unique front door flower arrangement.

And a few other trinkets I bought for my shop.

I’m a sucker for wood printing blocks and gathered up the letters to spell out Happy Everything.  This is my new motto!

Lakewood Antiques market is coming up this weekend so that means I need to get some sleep so I’ll be in top shape for more shopping.

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While Out Shopping…

Warning…this is an image heavy post but it’s all good stuff!

Despite lots of design projects, crafting and family visiting in February, I was able to sneak in a few shopping trips to some of my favorite and one new shopping destination.  Here is was I saw and bought.

I did go to the Scott Antique Market and was once again wowed but the incredible selection of furniture, textiles and vintage pieces available.

 

A beautiful mirrored cabinet ideal as a nightstand!

I  really liked this desk…the finish, the shelves and the hardware!

Adorable grain sack tote bags!

This massive entertainment unit is handmade right here in the US of A!  Stunning.

While the antler look is not my style, I can really appreciate the artistry that goes in to creating a design around them.  These large antlers were used to create a fun centerpiece.

{Sarah, how about this a the foundation to a holiday centerpiece?  I can see the creative wheels in your head turning.  Coming to an Etsy shop near you???}

Yet another fabulous ottoman style from one of the vendors.  Scott is becoming a great resource for unique and well-priced custom ottomans.

I see vintage beverage crates all the time but this vendor had a huge selection of crates from bottling companies that I’ve never heard of before.  Most of these were priced between $20 and $50.

This sign was plucked from an old diner and was pretty awesome. In the right farm-house style kitchen this would look great.

Mid-month I  finally made it to a vintage shop/flea market that I’ve wanted to go to for a while.  Here’s what I saw…

Framed needlepoint art.  I admire anyone who can needlepoint like this.

A vintage wool blanket.

 Beautiful gold-rimmed plates.

 This vintage pail was glammed up a bit with a burlap label.  So cute!  I didn’t buy this pail but I did buy some plain ones for $2.00 each that I plan to decorate myself.

   I thought this old cigar mold would be pretty cool in an art studio or craft space to hold markers or colored pencils.

 Vintage pie tins turned into unique mirror frames.

 I am so loving this idea of using an old candelabra globe as a mini cloche.  I’ve always passed these up when shopping but now they are being added to my shopping list!

 I bought these egg cups!

I’m on the hunt of vintage clocks and one of these made it home with me.

 Loved this metal feed pail.  I can think of a hundred ways to decorate with it each season.

 I so wanted this antique chest with all of its amazing hardware but no go!

Next up was one of my favorite flea markets, which I kindly refer to as a dive.  This place is filled to the rafters with stuff,  a lot of good pieces and lots of junk.  The dealers at this shop are always bringing in new items so every time I go it’s an adventure.

This hand-painted table was a great deal at $125 and didn’t last long.  It sold before I left the store.

I’m coming across lots of handcrafted art lately and really loved these yarn flowers.  These would be a fun addition to a girls room or as part of a gallery wall.

I have a thing for mirrors and loved this round beauty.

This was a large original oil painting that would look great at a beach property or lake house.

Incredible string and nail art.  I remember making these as a kid but nothing this elaborate.  I think this would look awesome in a study or man’s office.

Such amazing chairs.  I could see these painted a fun, vibrant color with an upholstered seat.  They were already sold!

A finally I made a quick trip through Ikea.  I was happy to see that their new catalog is out and that the store is undergoing lots of vignette changes.  There were a few new items in the store but I’ve heard that most of the new pieces and new vignettes will be unveiled next week. Oh darn, I guess I’ll have to make another trip.

The new catalog.  If you get yours by mail it should be arriving very soon.

I posted a picture of this pillow on Instagram (@confettistyle) and shared the incredible price…$9.99!

Love this coconut palm leaf basket.  It almost looked like a short animal skin.

A pretty fab chair for a breakfast area or as an accent chair.

I don’t need a desk lamp but loved the sleek style of this one.

I can never pass up a piece that offers lots of versatility. Such a bargain at $14.99.

I have a slight obsession with the paper napkins from Ikea and couldn’t resist these striped beauties. $1.49 a pack.

These smoke gray goblets were stunning and at only $5.99 each a few had to come home with me.

This black and ivory pillow cover is only $10.00.   It is a great weight and the pattern is so fresh and bold.

For those of you that don’t know, Ikea has a fabric department where you cut your own fabric.  All the fabrics are $8.99 a yard and they have a variety of patterns to choose from.  The dots above are oil cloth and would be great to use as a tablecloth or upholstery fabric for kitchen chairs.

This was a pretty cool abstract print.  I loved the black, off-white and green color combo.

They have lots of traditional patterns too.  Bold plaids, mini stripes and wider awning stripes.  All of these fabrics could be used for stylish curtain panels.

Some fun florals.

There is lots of color being added to the lighting department.  The paper lanterns would be great in a young girls room, nursery or in a casual sunroom.

Classic drum shades with a splash of color.

And finally some striped baskets that could be used as planters, magazine baskets or for toy storage.

All in all, February was a good shopping month.  Scott Antique market is just a week away and the fun starts all over again.

Have a great weekend and if shopping is on your list, I hope you find something great.

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Eclectic Wall Art

The more I shop flea markets and antique stores, the more I’m loving the idea of collecting random pieces of art and creating an eclectic art wall reminiscent of a something you’d find in a Soho loft.

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 Art is a sure-fire way to personalize your décor.

I’m off to Scott Antique Market tomorrow and who knows, I just might come home to a few pieces of eclectic art of my own!

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Treasure Hunting–Scott Antique Market Jan. 2013

The first Scott Antique Market of 2013 took place last weekend.  While I didn’t spend a lot of time at the show I did manage to snap a few pics of items that caught my attention and my heart.  After arriving home and flipping through the pictures I noticed a trend…I’m apparently lusting after Weathered, Worn, Washed Out and Rustic.  Come along on my treasuring hunting trip!

I spied this beautiful fabric at one of the booths.  How great would this look on a chair or ottoman?

This chair was beyond beautiful with an all wood back and frame.  Such casual elegance.

I loved this chair with a mix of line and burlap.  I make sure to stop by this vendor each month to see what’s new.  They always impress and I love that the pieces are all made in the USA.

A jumbled pile of rustic goodness.  So many cool accent pieces to choose from.

This was a new vendor showing some incredible embroidered curtain panels.  Reminds me of the new line that Mary McDonald created for Schumacher.

This leather upholstered cabinet was stunning.

If I still had my store I’d be all over this rustic display cabinet.

Loved these ottomans, especially the shape!  The patterned style ottoman in the photo is their best selling shilouette and the guys working  the booth were wrapping those up coming and going.

A great accent piece that could be used in so many ways in a home.

Vintage Olive Oils Jars wrapped in wicker.  Very well priced between $25 and $40

These dough bowls were enormous and fantastically priced at $55 to $85.  I haven’t seen them this well priced in years.  I would have bought one if I didn’t already have one in my stash.

And this little gem of a settee all dolled up in linen.

 

Next month I plan to spend a bit more time at Scott Antique and hope to uncover some new treasures.

p.s.  I did buy a couple of lamp shades from a vendor that sells all different styles and sizes for just $15.00 each.  That my friends is a great deal!

p.p.s.  I did find some other treasures while out shopping over the weekend and will share those with your tomorrow.

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Scenes from the Weekend

 Happy October 15th.  I hope your weekend was filled with splendid adventures!

 I started my weekend a bit early and headed to Scott Antique Market on Thursday.  The market is now officially open to the public on Thursdays at 1:00 and everyone, including myself took advantage of the earlier shopping day.

I spotted lots of great pieces at Scott and walked away with a couple for myself.

 WHAT I SAW:

 

Loved these mixed linen upholstered parson chairs!

This patchwork hair with the cowhide back was incredible.  A true work of art.

I was so tempted to buy this tinsel tree with the revolving colored light.  It so reminded me of my childhood.

 

  This arrangement was stunning with gigantic horns and pinecones as the centerpiece.

 These metal chairs were pretty cool and would look great around a kitchen table (the comfort however leaves something to be desired)!

 This rehabed chair from Parker Kennedy was stunning.  A new paint job and some gorgeous fabric were all it took to recreate this beauty.

 The assortment of crystal chandelier accents is never-ending at Scott.

 This set of vintage chairs was just waiting for a makeover!

 I so wanted to by this wood chest and could image all my jewelry supplies being stored inside…that was until the vendor said it was $425!  Way overpriced!

 This art deco cabinet was a great buy at $200, including the marble inset top.

WHAT I BOUGHT:

Shopping Scott does not always yield great finds but this trip I was able to scored a few goodies:

I scored this awesome vintage gumball machine with a solid copper base!  This is a great accessory piece for bookcases or a tabletop.  I think it would look great with colorful marbles inside.

I picked up a few paper clock faces.  These will be fun for scrapbooking, crafting and clock making of course!

This brass tray was a steal!

 

I picked up these vintage lemon juicers just because I thought they were pretty cool.

This set of mini  ( 4″ x 3″) botanical plates was a great find. 

And I was thrilled to come across lots of tassel necklaces.  Just so happens that tassels and jewelry are two of my obsessions!

On Saturday I spent the day with my friend Karen.  We hit a couple of local shops and lunched at the same restaurant as a couple of celebrities. I snapped lots of inspiring photos which I’ll share with  you tomorrow.

Sunday was a work day, prepping for upcoming design workshops, preparing a business proposal and catching up on  a few mags, including the latest issue of Country Living.  And, speaking of Country Living, I have some awesome news I’ll be sharing in the next couple of weeks that involves their Christmas issue so stay tuned!

 

So, what were you up to this weekend?

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My Day At Scott Antique Market

Good Morning all!

  This past weekend I visited one of my favorite places, Scott Antique Market and spent some time snapping a few photos to give you an idea of all the goodness that Scott has to offer.  While I didn’t take as many pictures as I wanted, ’cause taking photos and shopping at the same time is a hard task, I did manage to uncover some great items.

As I’ve mentioned before, Scott Antique Market is an emporium of high-end antiques and collectibles, all types of vintage items and a little junk thrown into the mix.  You name it, and you can probably find it at Scott!

I attend Scott just about every month and usually the only things on my shopping list, when not shopping for a client, is vintage furniture hardware for my jewelry creations, vintage home decor for my Etsy shop and vintage handbags to add to my personal collection.   Sometimes I’ll come across an item that really entices me, like this vintage sled below.  I thought the sled was so adorable and it brought back so many memories from my childhood winters in Washington State.  I was on the brink of purchasing it for $25 until my friend Tina reminded me that I now live in Atlanta where snow is a rarity!  She also made me think twice by reminding me that I had a husband at home who just might think I was crazy if I walked in the door with a sled. 

So, I passed on the sled and continued trolling around Scott. 

This gorgeous chair stopped me in my tracks.  Made in the US and only $625 I thought this was a great piece.  I took notes on it and think a pair just might work for a client project.

Here’s a love seat by the same vendor.  The skirt was done in burlap and the upper in a 100% cotton linen-look so the slight contrast gave this piece even more personality.

You can find vintage luggage pieces all over Scott.  I loved this stacked display by a vendor.

I have a bit of a weakness for lamps, especially when the shade is this cute.  It’s details like this that really count.

Scott is one of my favorite places to look for vintage jewelry.  This artist made this necklace from vintage crystal earrings and glass beads.   So lovely!

While there are a lot of very expensive antique pieces at Scott, sometimes you’ll run across a great value.  This glass front buffet was on $2200 and was in incredible shape. The drawers were all dove tailed, the glass beveled and the inside shelves all have plate grooves. 

Design is in the details!  Furniture makers back in the day were such masters of their craft.

I’m on the lookout for a vintage scale and plan to search for one during my Longest Yard Sale trip.  This one was nice but not the style I am looking for.

I loved this oversized hurricane!  Perfect for a screened in Southern porch.

Scott has a boat load of painted furniture to choose from.  This simply dining table and chairs was finished in a white wash and upholstered in a blue linen!

Ok, who else thinks this starburst mirror is fab??  I love the combo of silver and copper!

I’m always inspired by the cute vignettes the vendors create at Scott. Here’s a rustic vignette glammed up with a little mercury glass!

I thought this wood sofa was beautiful. I especially love the spoke and brace detailing.

Here’s another sofa that caught my eye.  Painting the frame a color versus a stained wood was really refreshing. And, check out the burlap cording used around the back!  Such a stunning piece.

 

It was another great day at Scott.  I’m so blessed this market is here in Atlanta and that I can enjoy it every month!

 

Did you do any flea market/vintage shopping this weekend???

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