Shopping Help

Anyone in the Raleigh, NC or Richmond, VA areas have any antique store, flea markets or design shops that I need to check out while I am in the area? I like it all...nasty and cluttered to high-end and perfectly styled! Please let me know! Thanks!!!

Kudzu

1. A fast-growing vine widespread in the southern United States.

2. My high school art teacher's band's name.

3. A 25,000 sq ft antique mall in Decatur. It boasts being named "Atlanta's Best Since 1979" [I hope it isn't by the same people who keep voting Hyman's the best seafood restaurant in Charleston! Gag.]

When I was in The ATL a couple of weeks ago, I stopped by as Kudzu is one of my favorite spots to shop. Here are some pics of the items I heavily considered...

It is hard to see but this long table would me AMAZING as an island in a long kitchen. It is a mix of metal and old wood.

Something like this..

Or a long vanity like this...

I LOVED this zinc table and coveting it for my back porch.

(still considering this one so please don't buy it!!!)

Pair of 60's Bertoia Chairs. They sell them new but it is cool when you find vintage ones! I would paint them a bright color.

Or white. They look great here...

Coastal Living

This old work table was cool. I would leave it as is and hang a large, modern mirror above it and use it is an entry table! But an extra large basket underneath to hold all your "stuff" and you are good to go.

This would be killer painted! That large door pulls down, I would use that as a desk and make this whole unit a home office in a small space. What great storage!

I adore this old metal cart!

It would look good mixed in with a neutral interior like this...

Cottage Living

It is hard to see the great colors from this photo but I would hang this old science chart as art and use the colors as inspiration for the room's palate.

This proves that anything in mass quantity can be interesting! I would buy all these old bobbins and arrange them on a table or bookcase for an eye catching display!

Dang, reviewing all this gives me SUCH buyer's remorse!

Country Living Fair

I am so bummed but I cannot make it to Atlanta this weekend as I had hoped for the Country Living Fair. Boo! But all you Atlantans out there should totally go! Here is the link for more information. But please don't send me pics of all the goods I am missing :( Like this....

This is killing me! Why o' why can't Atlanta be closer to Charleston? I abhor that drive. And it takes too long....pardon me while I throw a temper tantrum.

My Latest Hunting Trip

As I mentioned before, I went to my cousin's wedding in Statesboro, Georgia. As we pulled into town there was nothing but farms and farmland until "what to my wondering eyes should appear"...but antique stores galore! But with a weekend packed full of wedding and birthday activities there was just no time. Absolute torture!!! But I have been doing some junk store hunting lately and thought I would share some of my current finds....

I like your yellow outfit but I would 86 the vinyl and do a knubby linen instead.

This kitchy seahorse would be a cool doorstopper at a beach house or in a little girl's bedroom.

This pen and ink of a train would be so cute in a little boys bedroom!

I would give you a turquoise or green mat and a new updated frame.

Too bad they didn't have another "L" (get it? LOL)

I am a sucker for old foundry parts as art on a wall, tabletop or bookshelf.

Saw this at Habitat in Mt. P for you local folks who covet a campaign dresser.

Or desk. They might look ugly now but they can look like this...

I SO want to paint you a fun color and put you on my porch!

I would give you a new outfit. Maybe something like this...

Trina Turk Santorini Print

for Schumacher

The Eddie Ross Workshop at Scotts

My friend and I carved out some time to go to the Eddie Ross workshop at Scott's Antique Market and man am I glad we did...it was excellent! He gave us a tour of Scot's while pointing out various dealers and sharing his plethora of knowledge on fabrics, china, glass, silver, furniture and more. Although I have been to Scott's many times, it was great to meet some of his favorite dealers and to see all of the hidden gems from Eddie's perspective. I highly recommend it!!!

Ugh, I look terrible! Nephews got me up early and then I had a 9:00 am consultation with an Atlanta client so no time for primping before meeting Eddie. Looks like I should have made the time.

P.S. Both him and Jaithan couldn't be any nicer!

If you are not familiar with Eddie Ross, you must check out his blog here!

Back to Life, Back to Reality

For those of you that don't know...it snowed in Atlanta! And it was/is COLD!!!

My nephews dressed like Ralphie's brother from A Christmas Story.

But we made it to market and Scotts and many other design shops around town. I didn't take many photos this trip...maybe because I had my gloves on most of the time (did I mention how cold it was?) but maybe because I kept forgetting to buy another memory card for my camera and knew that I had to take pics at a new client's house and at least one picture of me with Eddie Ross (more on that tomorrow) so there isn't much to show. My apologies. But here are a few interesting things that I found...

Greek Key Lucite Table

Antique Dough Bowl on Galvanized Stand

I think these old bins would make great toy storage for a kid's room!

Check out these super hero action figure molds! Kinda weird but also kinda cool.

Yet Another Shopping Excursion

Happy New Year Folks! I am glad to be starting a new year, heck a new decade! I hope it is tops for everyone! So I went to Beaufort for Christmas and Atlanta for New Years and I am headed back to Atlanta for market. Oh how I love making that trip twice in one week (she says sarcastically). While I was there I was able to visit a few of my favorite spots-Chamblee Antique District and Kudzu Antique Mall (it is nestled between all the strip clubs on Ponce-don't be afraid). Here are some of my fabulous finds! Once again, if I had a million dollars I would have bought all that you see below. And I am just gonna throw this out there....because you never know who may be reading....if there are any obscenely wealth folks that want to invest in a bright, young (well, young-ish) designer's future....I will be happy to oblige!

I could have spent hours going through these old magazines from the 60's and 70's but my friend was being such a trooper that I didn't want to push it!

Ok, I am DYING and I mean DYING to create a kitchen around these barstools and this table...

I mean can't you just DIE!!! Industrial yellow base, zinc top...O....M.....G!!!

Old metal military lockers that would be divine in my office!!!

Great bamboo barcart! And barcarts are all the rage just ask Eddie...

Super cool 40's chair. Very small and needs new upholstery but I could give it a lot of love!

I had to throw this in there as this photo of my nephew Tyler was on my camera. See, even Batman is representing a little UGA love! Do they make kids cuter than this??? I mean really....

I SO dig this abstract art! Especially the colors.

Vintage Campaign desk...would make a great desk or entry table!

Killer vintage Lucite lamp!!!

Interesting table, fabulous color!

Huge onyx bowl. I am a huge fan of anything onyx!

Old Foundry Piece. Love the color!