Archive for November, 2011

November 30th, 2011

Christmas time at the Agoura Antique Mart….

If you saw my latest post about my dining room, you’ll know that I have made lots of purchases from the Agoura Antique Mart. I found it on my first day visiting the area and it’s become one of my favorite places to drop by, sometimes a few times a week! The owner, Maria, is a lovely lady who always has time for a chat and a smile. The mart is 9,000 square ft. with over 40 different dealers. It’s a favorite by many locals as well as designers like Brooke Giannetti of Velvet & Linen, and Rachel Ashwell, who just listed Agoura Antique Mart as one of her favorite resources in her new book. Last week, they had their annual holiday open house and the displays were beautiful and the food was yummy. Be sure to stop by for a visit during the holidays!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have a wonderful week! xoxo Jennifer

 


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November 22nd, 2011

Vintageweave Interiors book signing…..

What a incredible evening! I finally had the chance to visit Kathleen Delgado’s beautiful shop Vintageweave Interiors while she was hosting a book signing for Brandyn Barbara Artis’ marvelous memoir Running Barefoot in Paris. Kathleen was a big-time commercial real estate gal in LA before leaving that world behind to pursue all things French. Vintageweave describes itself as a “French Farmhouse Lifestyle Boutique”, and what a boutique it is. This place  is every Francophile’s dream come true. Such a treasure trove. Everywhere you turn, it takes your breath away. The displays are gorgeous. The merchandise is stunning. I wanted to buy everything! I don’t usually post so many photos, but there are so many beautiful images, I didn’t know how to choose! Enjoy….and Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Have a wonderful and restful holiday.

Jennifer

xoxo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lovely Kathleen Delgado, proprietress of Vintageweave Interiors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hanging out with Kymberley, owner of A Beautiful Mess.

 

 


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November 6th, 2011

The new dining room…..

Hello friends. The kids are out for the afternoon, so I finally have a moment to show you a few photos. Things are shaping up slowly  in our new house and it’s so much fun discovering all of the wonderful shops here in Los Angeles. I sold nearly all of our belongings before our cross country move, and I mean everything. All of the furniture,  pots, pans, silverware, art work, and most of my collections. I’ve had a few moments of regret, but mostly it’s been really fun starting over. It’s also been a great lesson in letting things go, and I am taking great care to only buy what I really love now. I love to collect, but the danger in such a passion is that it’s pretty easy to fill up your closets, garages and basements with treasures that you may or may not use. So I take my time now and I don’t impulse shop unless I know I have a place for something. Just as fun? Well, of course not, but it is more cost effective. Did I mention it makes my husband happier, too?

One of rooms is nearly “done” and that’s the dining room. I’m sure I’ll add a few more things here and there. I hope you enjoy the photos!

 

The table and chairs are from Restoration Hardware. I found the table at the outlet marked down 70%. What a score! The chairs are upholstered in white linen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This old white cabinet was our first purchase for the house and so I designed the room around it. We found it at The Agoura Antique Mart.

 

 

 

I have always collected white pottery. Some of my new finds came from The Remnants of the Past show, Anthropologie, and one of my favorite shops, Tori Spelling’s boutique Inventori in Sherman Oaks.

 

 

 

This beautiful platter was a housewarming gift from my friend Nikki. It’s from my favorite pottery company in Paris, Astier de villatte.

 

 

 

This beautiful antique crystal chandelier is from The Agoura Antique Mart .

 

 

 

The large antique gold mirror is from Paris, and it’s one of the few things I moved across the country.

 

 

 

This 1920′s pair of iron trellis with old flower pots came out of a house in Santa Barbara.

 

 

 

I love this glass jar in a willow branch basket. I bought this as well as the iron trellis from a wonderful dealer in The Agoura Antique Mart. (Can you tell I love that place?)

 

 

The walls are painted Farrow and Ball’s Elephant’s Breath.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful week! xo Jennifer


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