I just love these bottles; i will be looking for bottles like these at the gift fair which i am heading off to this week.
Dress forms, large clocks and large rattan baskets are also loves of mine.
Spice drawers in all shapes and sizes are also another of my weaknesses.....
I will also be on the hunt for cage lighting....i think it is quirky and will work with other bits i have in mind.
I love everything that looks light and fresh even though there are years of wear and tear on some of the pieces of furniture ; like in the photo above. I guess it just softens the edge of things when everything isn't so perfect. I am off to the trade fair once again, and this year i will be particularly on the hunt for some french style cushions, similar to the ones in the photo above. I met in person the lovely Di Smith who has been making french style cushions in the past and is keen to get back into manufacture, especially after seeing the store in the flesh. So stay tuned and you will see some gorgeous cushions made from french linens from the very clever lady.
If it wasn't for the cushions in the above photo, this room would look very plain and somewhat boring. Sometimes the cushions only have to be a shade or two out from everything else to make the impact which is needed.
Once again a fairly neutral canvas with just a few darker key elements.
I love the candlesticks hope i find some similar on my buying trip.
Gorgeous and inviting despite everything being so light in colour.
This morning has been busy in store; which leads me to my problem of getting more stock. Next week books are arriving as they seem to just walk out the door. This week some gorgeous pottery arrived in the soft french grey which is already selling quickly. Also new in are our small dress makers forms which have nearly all sold out; although i will endeavour to get more in as soon as a new shipment arrives. All in all i have been quite happy with how things have been going; and now more than ever, looking for products that are not found at the gift fairs; which i can honestly say is providing to be quite a challenge.
We still have the busty french dressmaker form; like the one in the above photo. These sell for 550. Take care everyone and have a great weekend, Manda
Just look at these lilies brought from the market....such beautiful blooms
Our garden at the front of our home.
A summer garden .
Our bank finally done. Thanks to a few friends and some good advice we finally made a decision on what we wanted on the bank. We put the Hebe plant "Inspirations" which i think once established will look great. Sometimes things take a long time but i guess its better to get it right.
Its nice when you are away and return home inspired to re-think and re-change things in the home. Maybe a new flea market rug for the hall like in the picture above .
Shuffling furniture around for some women is a bit like a holiday in itself......
A selection of jars with all sorts of collections makes for an interesting display. Note the Marley and Lockyer tag in this photo.......go Ness.
A new home for the bird cages
A view looking across the table to our kitchen....excuse the mess.
Well its Summer time in Aussie land and yes off we went to be beach bums for 2 weeks. We had a mixture of weather. We were flooded in at where we were staying as it poured for 3 days running. Oh well, it wasn't that bad because it gave me an opportunity to have some real lazy days plus get into some card making for the store. I love making them, but it makes a bit of mess so at the beach house was the place to get right into it. The last week the weather was better and we spent days on the beach and in on and around the water. My daughter had a great time with friends and i think we made some great new ones. Fun was had by all of us...so all in all a great break. So tomorrow its straight back into it....what this year brings who knows but The Vintage Rose will keep on keeping on. I will sign off now but i promise i wont leave it so long before i do my next post. This year promises to be an exciting one with a trip to France in August and buying some genuine french antiques for the store as well. Mid Feb i am off to the gift fair in Sydney and am quite looking forward to what may be available....Manda
Or should i say where have i been. Well what a journey....i was whisked away early Christmas morning to catch a plane to Byron Bay as a special birthday surprise. The cooler was packed full of prepared Christmas tea, which i may add i knew nothing about. All this was prepared and organized without me knowing a thing....i was blown away. Unfortunately the weather wasn't very kind to us for the entire time we were there; but the fact that my husband had organized all this for me was enough despite whatever the weather was doing. I felt very special and after a very busy and somewhat chaotic year i think we all needed the break.
Amy has taken these photos as i didn't even have time to pack my camera.
