tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64253348772624399472024-02-20T00:06:47.340-08:00Today's Treasure by JenToday's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-58586141258981361942013-07-22T15:06:00.000-07:002013-07-22T15:06:30.324-07:00Prepping for Holiday Displays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Over the last couple of weeks we have wrapped up our holiday ordering for the shop. We now have the majority of our displays planned and vignettes are being built with our signature combination of new, vintage and antique wares from around the world. This puts a new focus on my flea marketing, estate sale searching and tag sale stops.</div>
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For the holidays, I found two Ralph Lauren <i>Stewart</i> tartan plaid plates and a great vintage tartan round suitcase that will be perfect for display. One of our signature holiday candle lines has packaged their line in tartan this year thus allowing us to layer that pattern. One of the great things about tartan is that mixing and matching the patterns make a display even that much richer and visually appealing.</div>
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I even ordered some european tartan paper to wrap books for risers etc. within the vignette.</div>
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Of course I continue to pick up items that are not holiday related like this sweet 1940 children's book, <i>Captain and Me. </i>Also, two very large, pretty vintage French tablecloths that will work perfectly in my outdoor, summer dining room at home.</div>
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Silver and vintage glass ornaments are always festive items to use just about anywhere.</div>
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This was a most unexpected find... an original French automobile advertising poster. It is a bit rough around the edges but the colors are still vibrant and the subject is charming. "Her" driver sits completely annoyed that she is wanting to try this new invention on her own! I think I will frame this up and save it for our next Paris Flea Market.</div>
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Finally, a fun variety of smalls that has a little bit of everything, including a couple more French tablecloths. The tiny copper molds would make perfect stocking stuffers as would the napkin rings. The vintage Belgian owl candy mold may find its way into a halloween vignette and the brandy warmer is a classic fall and winter item, even if you don't use it- they look wonderful on the bar.</div>
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The search continues for unique items.</div>
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Next week... back to the Hollywood Flea. Wish me luck!</div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-2673020658764582662013-07-10T00:43:00.000-07:002013-07-10T00:43:17.692-07:00Art From the Flea Market<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It is one of my favorite parts of going to the flea market... you never, ever know what you will find and what treasures will come home with you.</div>
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I rarely, if ever, shop fleas looking for specific items, you have to be completely open to just about anything attracting your attention. The majority of my weekend flea market finds have a common theme, art. The more I shopped the more I found. I came away with a wonderful variety of original art, etchings, advertising art and signed prints.</div>
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This nearly four foot tall vintage original oil painting on board is definitely unique. It is well done. </div>
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I love how the light has been captured on the stone walls.</div>
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I found a wonderful 1940's point of sale French champagne advertising sign.</div>
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This portrait of an American racehorse is a signed and numbered etching. The chippy red painted frame is a great compliment to the image.</div>
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English artist Arthur Elsley was known for his art featuring children and animals. This print is entitled Spring Songs, dated 1902. It is in it's antique frame and is in fairly good shape considering its age.</div>
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It is a really charming print.</div>
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I picked up this very large poster to use in a display of the vintage French Absinthe barware I have been compiling. I will paint the frame- possibly black.</div>
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Although this hand colored print is signed and numbered I have not been able to identify the artist. It is a quintessential Parisian scene featuring a busy street with vintage autos, Norte Dame and Parisian cafe.</div>
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Last but not least, is this oversized French foie gras advertising poster will be a great addition to our pantry at Le Potager.</div>
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We had a great day hunting for these items plus a few other small silver and copper pieces.</div>
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Thank you so much for reading.</div>
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Happy Hunting!</div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-53745407778515708102013-07-06T22:46:00.000-07:002013-07-06T22:46:05.278-07:00A Week of Estate Treasures<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Before we head off bright and early to the flea market I wanted to post a few photos of some rather nice finds from the estate sales I attended over the last couple of days.</div>
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I found this very large, antique English transferware pitcher. It is a shape and pattern I am not familiar with but I will do a little research. The pot de creme set is lovely, prossibly dates from the 1960's. The Pratt polychrome plate is well over 100 years old, they were produced from 1840-1885. It is in wonderful condition, features a pastoral scene of the English countryside with a bridge and estate home in the distance. The curled copper piece was originally made to hold flower arrangements inside of a bowl but I had another idea for it...</div>
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It just looked like a crown to me!</div>
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The double handled wood tray is very unique. I am not certain of its original use but I can see it in the bar or even as a cheese server. A French glass Lillet ice bucket... so many uses. Several pieces of vintage glass stemware each etched with a wreath and swag design, perfect for the holiday bar.</div>
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This Arts and Crafts style box is one of my favorites. The enameled clock inset into the lid and copper strapping add such great character.</div>
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Last but not least, a charming little vintage English biscuit barrel. The top has silver hallmarks so I will have to clean it up a bit to bring it back to its true glory. </div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-84970731231643016922013-07-01T01:07:00.000-07:002013-07-01T01:07:59.091-07:00Summer Citrus-ade<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We decided against going to the flea market this morning as we were expecting triple digit temperatures. Instead we hit the to-do list in preparation of the July 4th holiday.</div>
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(Not nearly as much fun as treasure hunting by the way!)</div>
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In between chores, I thought I would make a quick pitcher of lemonade as we were parched. I picked three types of lemons... meyer, eureka and pink lemonade. While I was picking I also brought in a few oranges and a hand full of calamondin.</div>
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I have a wonderful old Sunkist lemon juicer/squeezer that makes this juicing job a snap. It allows juice and pulp to fall through and retains the seeds.</div>
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My original thought was lemonade however I decided that a citrus-ade using all the fruits I picked would be a nice change.</div>
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I discovered that by adding the juice of a couple small oranges as well as the calamondin juice, I was able to significantly decrease the amount of sugar I added and still have a juice that highlights the tart, crisp lemons.</div>
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It was delicious and quenched our thirst perfectly. Homemade lemonade... it is truly summertime now!</div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-6006356198199270242013-06-25T01:33:00.000-07:002013-06-25T01:33:59.310-07:00Gien China Platter Collection<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It was nearly ten years ago when I happened upon my first Gien platter at a flea market. </div>
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It was Le Boeuf - Le Charolais from Les Aventures du Boucher'.</div>
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The graphics were what first caught my eye. Then the combination of fonts and subtle colors paired with the unique subject matter made me want to take it home.</div>
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That 12" platter has hung in my kitchen, over my stove ever since. </div>
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Occasionally I would do on-line searches to see if I could find duplicates, as a couple of friends had long admired it, but with no luck.</div>
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Then this winter I found three additional platters. Come to find out my platter was one of a 6 piece collection and now I am thrilled to have four of the six.</div>
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I have continued to search hoping to complete the set or even just find a duplicate. Well, I thought I knew what I was looking for until I spotted Les Aventures de Mareyeur. Same series, different purveyor. I had to add all six them to the collection. Bringing my collection to ten platters.</div>
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In both sets each platter features a favorite of the butcher or the fish merchant on the front and the history of that item in French cuisine on the back. </div>
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It may be just too much of a good thing. In the meantime they look wonderful in the china cabinet.</div>
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Special flea market coming this weekend... post to follow.</div>
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Happy Hunting and Thank You So Much for Reading Me!</div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-25601491901760616462013-06-21T00:02:00.000-07:002013-06-21T00:02:53.471-07:00Welcome Summer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today we celebrate </div>
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the first day of summer... the summer solstice. </div>
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As a native Californian, summertime holds a very special place in my heart, in my memories </div>
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and in my life story.</div>
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In the 1970's my hometown, Hermosa Beach, was a sleepy and quaint beach community. This was the decade when I experienced the best of beach living. Summers spent on the beach, in the ocean and riding bicycles... everywhere. Sharing long sunny days with friends and family. </div>
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I think of these times often and am grateful to have lived my childhood here.</div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-18198024248561789032013-06-10T01:29:00.000-07:002013-06-10T01:29:01.861-07:00Vintage French Copper Cookware<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There are those shopping experiences you walk away from feeling like you must have been under a lucky star. That is how I felt after attending a special estate sale on Friday. Since I had a very small window of time, I thought I could get to the shop a little early rather than spend fifteen minutes at a sale. What to do? Well, the treasure hunter in me won the time debate and I am thrilled to report, stopping at the sale was indeed the right choice.</div>
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Like a moth to a flame, is how drawn I was to these vintage copper pots. An entire table filled with them. All different shapes and sizes. Some in better condition than others but each with wonderful patina and all in sound construction. Just one piece of copper like this would be quite a find but, to see so much in one place- I was in love! The quality was great and the prices were fair so I decided to take it all. I also found some nice vintage leather bound books to use in displays at the shop.</div>
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All the pots found their way to the pantry at the shop.</div>
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The vintage leather books, marked from the Harvard University Library, are now giving some charm to our new candle display.</div>
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We layered our loot into the shop displays right away and I am happy to say that they look as though they were part of our original display plan. That may be a good question to ask ourselves when purchasing new decor items for our homes. Can this item be added to my home seamlessly, complimenting or even enhancing my decor and not visually announcing </div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-38510981290241214712013-06-02T23:25:00.000-07:002013-06-02T23:25:32.814-07:00June Jacaranda Season<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It is an annual event that I always look forward to. Here in California, turning the calendar page from May to June usually finds the Jacaranda trees in full bloom. This year is no exception.</div>
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For me, the brilliant, blossom filled trees announce a special time... when our sons were small it meant the end of the school year and the unofficial beginning of summer. It is the time of weddings, graduations, days at the beach, dining outdoors, late sunsets and warm evenings.</div>
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Each time I look at these beautiful trees I am reminded of those and many other happy events and memories that seem practically framed in the lilac haze of the Jacaranda. </div>
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I feel lucky to drive to and from the shop each day down, none other than, Jacaranda Street. As lovely as driving on Jacaranda Street is, I took the time on Saturday to walk down the alley of purple. It was a true visual feast.</div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-81158791506115909042013-05-25T09:26:00.000-07:002013-05-25T09:26:15.147-07:00Happy Memorial Day <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As time passes, I have come to appreciate the real significance of our holidays.</div>
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This weekend being Memorial Day here in the U.S. it is more than just a three day weekend. It is a time to honor those who gave their lives defending our country or our allies.</div>
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I have many family members who served in our military, almost all U.S. Marines, serving in WWII, the Korean War and Afghanistan, respectfully. I am very thankful they returned home however I know too many of their friends did not. To those lost and to their families I say <i>thank you!</i></div>
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My crazy schedule of working at the shop, designing a commercial space for a client, several garden projects and wrapping up an immense estate sale we held for a friend, I was very much looking forward to a quiet Sunday at home, for the first time in months. Instead I found an email Saturday evening informing me I had won 2 passes to a large monthly market not too far from me... well that changed everything! Not that this market charges much for general admission, but the "early bird" fees are much higher and multiply by 2, since my husband and I go to these markets together it was too tempting. So that is just what we did... off early, early to the market.</div>
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We had a great day and to say it was an eclectic haul is oh so obvious.</div>
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Could not pass up this saveloy warmer. I admit I did not know what a saveloy was and either did the vendor offering this piece, as she had acquired it just a day earlier. So out came my iphone and the search was on. It was fun for all of us to learn about saveloys... red, spiced wieners typically offered at British fish and chip shops. Wieners are kept in these heated warmers either on or just behind the counter. Anyone in the know- please correct me if I am wrong! I will first offer this piece to the owner of a quaint British pub a couple of doors down from the shop.</div>
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This nice wall planter is perfect this time of year. It's vertical design allows it to work well in a variety of spaces. Imagine planted with flowers and ivy. As you may have noticed in the first photo, I purchased a taxidermied hen and I must say she looks great in this planter as a nest. A combination of hen with ivy would be fun in a mudroom or butler's pantry. I purchased the hen as a reminder of a kitchen I designed many years ago for a well known comedian and actor and his lovely wife. We lined the top of an antique welsh china cabinet with taxidermied hens in basket nests and stems of rose-hips as accents, it looked beautiful and they loved it. I may end up keeping the hen and doing something similar at home.</div>
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We picked up this set of antique garden bench frames. The beautiful design is in the faux bois style. We were inspired to pick these up knowing that friends of ours purchased a spectacular set in France and we thought they were such a great find. We were lucky to also find a vendor selling 120 year old reclaimed American oak lumber. We will be picking up a couple of 10 foot boards from them to recreate our bench- we just need to decide on the bench length.</div>
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A small variety of silver, most in the repousse style. Along with the repousse candlesticks I picked up a couple of weeks ago, massed together it will make a nice vignette for the shop.</div>
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This is one of my favorite finds of the week... an entire box of antique and vintage poultry award ribbons. Dating from 1906 to 1948, they are still in very nice condition. They will be great additions to antique silver trophy cups I already have and perhaps a few special ribbons I will have framed. Not only do I love the ribbons but I must say how impressed I was by the young man I purchased them from. He is paying his way through college by selling vintage and antique items at the weekend fairs! I will make a point to find him at future fairs to do what I can to help him realize his dream!</div>
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Believe it or not I am working on Fall and Holiday decor and displays for the shop. I made note of several vendors with items such as majolica, antique decoys, transferware and linens all in anticipation of tabletop vignettes. It will be here before you know it!</div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-13128911763327147102013-05-12T09:35:00.003-07:002013-05-12T09:35:46.839-07:00Happy Mother's Day Lavender<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sending a Mother's Day message out to the "simply wonderful" women in my life.</div>
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To my mother, my special girl friends, and the many women friends I am honored to have met along the path of my life, especially those from here on my blog... Happy Mother's Day!</div>
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I wish you a splendid day with those you love. ~Jen</div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-81420601669908467722013-05-08T23:20:00.000-07:002013-05-08T23:20:07.507-07:00Early May Flea Market Loot<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As promised, here are some photos of the wares I picked up at the flea market this weekend.</div>
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Just some bits and pieces and a few special items I have been actively looking for.</div>
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Since I have been looking for a true antique silver, domed breakfast server/warmer I was thrilled to find this one. At over 100 years old, this English piece is quite nice, although tarnished on the outside, it is perfect on the interior and has all its trays and locking pin. The sliding lid has a chased detailing and the top of each leg features a peacock. With a little cleaning it will be lovely.</div>
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The antique glove form has been on my want list for some time now and this one is in great shape. </div>
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I was also lucky to find a couple of small vintage Italian micro mosaic frames with their original glass.</div>
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How great is this vintage needlepoint? A young boy in his tartan kilt with his dog all on a black background... love it! I have a sweet little antique stool I may cover with this?</div>
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Miscellaneous antlers, large and small will be used in fall displays. I would like to fill an extra large cloche with them until then. Also, a pair of vintage Dutch silver, repousse candlesticks, they are very tarnished but I will be cleaning them and posting the before and after in a day or so... stay tuned!</div>
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Yes, Julia Child's classic Volume 2 of French Cooking -always a favorite.</div>
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The beautiful, large, antique iron frame has already found its way to my glass man where he is fitting it for a new mirror (hopefully he will find a nice vintage piece to use).</div>
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Lastly, this nice vintage alligator covered, make-up case has a full size mirror inside (as pictured in an earlier photo with the glove form in it). This is a great display piece and or storage box. As you can see there are a few other fun items, all-in-all it was a good market for me. </div>
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It looked more like January than May at the flea market this weekend. The good news is most of the shoppers at this particular market are fair-weather shoppers. That meant a smaller crowd and more motivated sellers.</div>
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Here are a few shots of some nice offerings.</div>
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One of my favorite vendors makes her annual appearance at this market offering vintage Louis V</div>
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I always make note of display ideas. I love this old wooden box holding silver and framed art.</div>
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Authentic English transferware is getting more and more difficult to find these-days but there were a few nice pieces.</div>
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Antique and vintage glass bottles are currently a hot accessory item.</div>
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Love this bench for a display riser and really wish that I picked up this raisin canister.</div>
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Baskets and decoys were in abundance and went on my short list for Fall displays.</div>
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Always love books for risers and this very open weave jute is a nice way to add texture and allow the color of your linens to show through.<br />
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-67230680789288465912013-05-01T10:42:00.001-07:002013-05-01T10:43:49.043-07:00Happy May DayJust a quick photo of the roses at the shop on this beautiful, first day of May!<br />
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Well, yet another Le Potager event is under our belt with the celebration of our 6th annual Paris Flea Market this weekend. We had the most vendors ever at over 20, even with a couple of last minute cancellations. The weather was warm and sunny and the crowd was happy and inspired to shop!</div>
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This is looking into our Le Potager booth from the outside aisle.</div>
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Our guest sellers outdid themselves by providing great wares, displayed beautifully.</div>
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This has become such a fun event for everyone involved. Our annual event that has now, after six years, built quite a following from shoppers throughout southern California. The French music and food trucks add to the ambience and allow shoppers to spend ample time in both the flea market and the shop. Oh how many times I was asked if we would consider holding the Flea more than once a year.</div>
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Thank you everyone for a really wonderful market!</div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-69790754637158617442013-04-22T12:53:00.004-07:002013-04-22T14:52:30.916-07:00Estate Sales Reveal Treasures<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Greetings! It has been far too long since my last post. Having held two estate sales as well as creating a showcase of our British wares for a special event, I have not been home before 11:00 pm on any given evening! This schedule has been a challenge that I have met with great gusto! Next up is one of my favorite events of the year, Le Potager's Paris Flea Market this coming Saturday.</div>
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I wanted to share some of the wonderful estate treasures we found among a households made up of 99% everyday items, making these few items truly stand out.</div>
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This beautiful vintage English door knocker was found in a box full of paints in a garage.</div>
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This pocket frame is from the Civil War era and holds a period tintype photo of a country gentleman.</div>
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This little table held a quaint surprise... a sewing table with upper drawer and lower pivoting notions area complete with thread spool posts.</div>
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Of the many dolls, this antique German, porcelain headed, muslin bodied beauty was among my favorites.</div>
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This fabulous half-trunk was found in a shed.</div>
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This was the biggest surprise of all... An amazingly beautiful French-made war Chaplain's reed organ.</div>
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It was also found in an out-building, in very nice original condition.</div>
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Made by Alexandre Pere et Fils, Paris - these organs were only made between 1872 and 1891.</div>
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As you can see, on the right, these portable instruments were transported from camp to camp during war-times to provide much-needed inspiration to the troops.</div>
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Almost as exciting as finding these items is knowing how each went home with new owners who will appreciate and maintain these pieces.</div>
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Lastly, just a quick shot of our booth for The Olde Ship event at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center.</div>
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We featured antique and vintage British wares from the shop as well as additional items we compiled especially for this event. It was a great day.</div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-7981437416488987912013-03-31T10:31:00.000-07:002013-03-31T10:31:53.899-07:00Weekend in the Garden<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Happy Easter to all this beautiful spring Sunday!</div>
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Here are just a few photos from the garden to celebrate the season.</div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-73957208870761732032013-03-20T11:58:00.001-07:002013-03-20T12:09:59.401-07:00Happy First Day of SpringI hope you can get outdoors today and enjoy the beginning of the spring season!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcjUOociovCL2Ww6-5yt9-gFjALlxmDFo2PG73I6XGxC4JayIP8pihJz7xc5_eJf8PZY8RW18lBto1GUiyEo2EesFKYtK16IXqsjmPUO912qW-fEVkXCeszvxzuAp87z8S6iS7Wv0L1lD/s640/blogger-image--1756417241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcjUOociovCL2Ww6-5yt9-gFjALlxmDFo2PG73I6XGxC4JayIP8pihJz7xc5_eJf8PZY8RW18lBto1GUiyEo2EesFKYtK16IXqsjmPUO912qW-fEVkXCeszvxzuAp87z8S6iS7Wv0L1lD/s640/blogger-image--1756417241.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrybxdwwgM1o_tasBkWvO1kb6P6nGuB-BnWzAWkyVjyWxW2U9XZi9_5468r-NXcKPfOoX_Ow-Tqr9mEDOiRZ4paiWeEKNMDrzJElxkdrKW065PER0Xw4loclKOv2p6SZ6PRlbdMX_5BfN/s640/blogger-image-1911931168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrybxdwwgM1o_tasBkWvO1kb6P6nGuB-BnWzAWkyVjyWxW2U9XZi9_5468r-NXcKPfOoX_Ow-Tqr9mEDOiRZ4paiWeEKNMDrzJElxkdrKW065PER0Xw4loclKOv2p6SZ6PRlbdMX_5BfN/s640/blogger-image-1911931168.jpg" /></a></div>Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com1Fullerton Fullerton33.859378 -117.959229tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-55380940398405348752013-03-18T23:36:00.001-07:002013-03-18T23:36:51.720-07:00A Quick Weekend Shopping Stop<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Just a quick post before my very full week.</div>
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On my way from point A to point B and eventually to point C this weekend, I rewarded myself with a couple of stops at charity thrifts.</div>
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Isn't it always the way, when you have the least time you find the best treasures? </div>
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You want to dash in and dash right back out to stay on task but you start picking things up. Next thing you know you have too much to carry! </div>
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Lastly, you have to make some serious decisions... take it or leave it? Even though this large frame had some damage on the corner I had to take it- the details are wonderful.</div>
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I also picked up three volumes from a 1950 encyclopedia set. I use a lot of books for risers and displays at the shop so I am always on the lookout for unique books.</div>
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Although these are not the least bit pretty on the outside, inside they were quite nice.<br />
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I took the covers off and basically turned them inside out so the marbleized paper now looks like the cover.</div>
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I have been working on adding to our collection for the Paris Flea Market that we will have at the shop next month, hence the emphasis on French decor items. I was most excited to find the authentic French Absinthe glasses to pair with the Absinthe serving plates I featured in a previous post. It has been fun to put together different themes for our flea market booth. From the looks of these photos you can see that I am leaning toward a section with a culinary focus. My search continues.</div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-88660917975388744522013-03-15T01:24:00.000-07:002013-03-15T01:24:20.522-07:00Wearing Many Hats This Spring<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This month has proven a real scheduling challenge for all things including posting here. Today I received yet another call, from a dear friend, telling me "my people" were missing my posts. So here is my quick check in to share the happenings.</div>
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The shop has been set with new spring decor and garden wares with shipments continuing to arrive.</div>
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Garden pots are full of strawberries,</div>
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lettuces and herbs.</div>
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We are wrapping up one garden landscape project and set to begin this one next.</div>
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Then there are the estate sales... I am currently in the middle of preparing two homes for estate sales.</div>
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This is a collection of antique glass, handled serving dishes from one home.</div>
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An antique plate found in our client's sideboard with a wonderful family note attached:</div>
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<i>This plate is all that is left of the tea set given to Grandma Hastings by her girl friends in Brattleboro, Vermont in about 1884. This was one of two biscuit plates</i>.</div>
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This just adds to the beauty of an otherwise wonderful dish.</div>
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These are just a few of the treasures we will be selling at these estate sales... yes, almost everything goes, right down to the vintage light fixtures! </div>
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Although scheduling can be a challenge this spring, it is indeed a fun time.</div>
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Happy Spring and Happy Hunting!</div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-61432325982690898822013-02-24T21:16:00.000-08:002013-02-24T21:16:16.407-08:00The Perfect Flea Market Vehicle<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today, while shopping the flea market, I happened upon the most charming vendor with the most quaint market vehicle I have ever seen.</div>
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The Gypsy Wagon, as he calls it, is a modern version of the classic gypsy carts of by-gone days.</div>
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Although painted on the outside, it gives the illusion of an old wooden horse-drawn cart.</div>
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The interior walls were even decorated and it was filled with all sorts of treasures.</div>
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Although I am not certain that the quaint qualities translate here, it was indeed a fun find.</div>
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As for the market itself, I was not as lucky as I would have liked but I did find a few little treasures. Best of all, I ran into some old friends and was able to do a little catching-up.</div>
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I enjoyed some really unique displays today. Although a little tough to make out, I wanted this large wooden box with drawer and flip top. Try as I may, the vendor was just too attached to it. I may try again the next time I see her.</div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-12712490821196514152013-02-15T23:47:00.000-08:002013-02-15T23:47:21.049-08:00Zig Zag Tire Bouchon Corkscrew<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">While shopping at an antique fair in Les Andelys, France last fall, my husband and I were browsing the wares of a very nice woman. She spoke very little English and we speak just a bit of French, yet the three of us were having fun trying to communicate as we made our purchases. Ready to move on, my husband noticed an interesting item and upon picking it up, drew the attention of yet another shopper. Suddenly, there was so much French conversation surrounding us, relating to the item in his hand, we were quickly out of the loop. My husband decided he would purchase the vintage Zig Zag corkscrew that he still held, thus disappointing the other shopper. After we paid, exchanged our final pleasantries, and turned to walk away we were met by yet another shopper who wanted to commend us on our find and after asking us how much we paid, she was simply elated for us. The entire interaction was so fun. That morning became our introduction to French Zig Zag corkscrews.</span></div>
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<i>You can just see our Zig Zag on the bench along with some of our other treasures.</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">These events, paired with the fact that this corkscrew opens a bottle of wine perfectly, have made us true Zig Zag fans.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Zig-Zag corkscrew or “tire bouchon” was designed and patented shortly after WWI, in 1919, by Jules Bart from Nancy. His creation uses a series of levers to ease the force required to pull the cork out of a bottle of wine. The design is of simple mechanical functionality with a beautiful pull handle with the words ZIG ZAG pressed into both sides.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The more recent Zig Zag models feature cap-lifters on the sides to allow for the additional function of opening bottle caps, while earlier versions are without. All parts are nickel-plated and chromed to make them both pretty and practical. These Zig Zag corkscrews are truly classic example of both form and function.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In days-gone-by, a number of ‘lazy tongs’ corkscrews were produced all around the world, that used a series of levers, a pull and/or a rotating handle. Most of these makers are now gone however, Zig-Zag remains in production today using it’s original 1920s moulds and presses.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">May I suggest adding the Zig Zag tire bouchon to your bar cabinet or wine cellar or even gifting one to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">the wine enthusiast in your life? It is a gift that will keep on giving!</span></div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-60717974085668292052013-02-04T21:09:00.000-08:002013-02-04T21:11:45.480-08:00Absinthe Ware and Tradition<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The “Green Fairy” as she is known, has quite a reputation among those who bravely enjoy the centuries old spirit known as Absinthe.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My interest in the Green Fairy began with this simple, yet intriguing find at a local thrift. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkFu5RR0ZoKSl93elv3aZJq7TYcTO8Cjp_0a9FLZ9O_Re7BoXSEsOLwoyKKDZkf6ICWKX5kAxvYaK_UVVIh3PN30NNJF9E2S9pHpQL_GxTZBuXR6MT7RGDnc7-5nGXuUZZzpPCIaCqM2Ps/s1600/IMG_4574.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkFu5RR0ZoKSl93elv3aZJq7TYcTO8Cjp_0a9FLZ9O_Re7BoXSEsOLwoyKKDZkf6ICWKX5kAxvYaK_UVVIh3PN30NNJF9E2S9pHpQL_GxTZBuXR6MT7RGDnc7-5nGXuUZZzpPCIaCqM2Ps/s400/IMG_4574.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There, sitting on the shelf was a stack of sweet little bistro-ware dishes with French franc prices printed on them. I have a soft spot for price cards and signs in francs so of course I brought these little dishes home. It was then that I began my research to see what it was I had found.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This opened a door of information about Absinthe and its history. Apparently, these dishes were how your Absinthe cocktail would have been served in a bistro or café. Depending on the brand and/or volume of alcohol the appropriately marked dish would hold your glass and subtly announced the price of your drink.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The fascinating thing about absinthe is that it’s not just a drink, it’s a ritual. There are many components to the proper creation and presentation of an olde school absinthe cocktail and my little dishes are just the beginning.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The presentation… A certain style of glass with what is called a “dose line” determines the amount of the straight, bright green spirit to be served. The glass placed on the price dish was also served with a carafe of ice-cold water, an absinthe spoon and a large cube of sugar.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">With the absinthe in the glass, the pierced absinthe spoon is placed across the opening, a cube of sugar is set upon the spoon and the ice cold water is poured from the carafe through the sugar and into the glass thus creating your cocktail.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This spirit has such a high alcohol content that it was known to make those who consumed it actually hallucinate. This incredibly strong, potentially psychedelic, bright green spirit contains wormwood, anise, and fennel.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Green Fairy was the mischievous muse of Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allen Poe, Ernest Hemingway, Vincent Van Gogh, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Paul Verlaine. “She” heavily influenced their art and writings. “Elle vous fait aimer la vie,” wrote Arthur Rimbaud, perhaps her most famous poet-consort—“she makes you love life.”</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This ultra-potent alcohol has enjoyed a resurgence recently, after a nearly 100 year ban was lifted in 2007. Although I have not tried it myself, in speaking to those who have, the Green Fairy retains her wild reputation. So, if you are brave, give it a try. I may try it, just as research of course, and let you know how it was! Well, maybe.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">*Some photos thanks to “the virtual absinthe museum”</span></div>
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Today's Treasure by Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00705432528056614649noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425334877262439947.post-24063758135910542872013-01-28T19:37:00.002-08:002013-01-28T19:37:33.368-08:00Winter Market Accessory Trends<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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January is a month of preparation and renewal for retail. It is also a market month, where manufacturers and their vendors present their latest wares to retailers. To say that the design mart is a barometer for our economy is an understatement. For many years, and even a couple of my past postings here at TTBJ, I have witnessed very safe offerings where companies simply continue to offer their strongest sellers and very little in the way of new or innovative wares. </div>
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I am thrilled to say that there appears to be a change in the air (and at the market!). This market was the first time in over five years, that we saw larger collections with a wider variety of price-points, better quality items, out-of-the-box innovations and even an increase in U.S. & European made lines.</div>
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Market is a time for companies to showcase a hot item or a look that is trending. The equestrian look continues to be a big trend. Lines have expanded and include nearly every room of the home.</div>
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Traditional upholstery, pillows and even a saddle!</div>
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Hunt style barware.</div>
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Spring-time looks of neutral garden decor, including these great urns paired with greens.</div>
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Another big garden focus was herbs. </div>
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Platinum had a very strong showing for Christmas... yes sorry, we are already preparing for Christmas.</div>
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Tartan plaid is still strong.</div>
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Neutral upholstery and light wood tones continue to be a welcomed look creating a decor statement alone or as accents to darker upholstery and/or wood tones.</div>
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To top it off, there was a big improvement in decorative lighting. Many lines even included vintage components and designs.</div>
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All in all it was a great show. When I come away inspired to create new and different looks for the shop, I know it has been time well spent. Now the hardest part of all... waiting for our orders to arrive.</div>
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Next weekend treasure hunting and post to follow.</div>
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Happy Hunting!</div>
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There are dozens of television programs about home decor and design offered on U.S. channels on any given day. These shows generally follow trends in the market and currently the shows that highlight the antics of the picker, treasure hunter, flea market shopper and/or tag sale scout are fetching big ratings. I do not have the opportunity to watch most of these shows but week after week and month after month I have been seeing their film crews at our local flea markets.</div>
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Last week, I ran into Lara Spencer filming her show, <i>Flea Market Flip</i> at the Hollywood flea market.</div>
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Last month it was the crew and contestants from Market Warriors at yet another flea market.<br />
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At this market, contestants were being filmed in their flea market space working hard to sell their repurposed treasures.<br />
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Since we are in Southern California, filming of some sort, is rarely given a second glance. That is probably why it is easy for production companies to create their shows here with very little interruption.</div>
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Whether it is <i>Flea Market Flips</i>, <i>Market Warriors</i>, <i>Flea Market Mania</i>, <i>Cash & Cari</i> or any of the many, many others, these shows are responsible for bringing new customers to our local flea markets. This is great news for vendors, as for me... well, I think it is great for the vendors! Even with this new found popularity, the flea market is still great for treasure hunting. Just keep in mind, what they say is true... the early bird really does get the worm!</div>
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Hope you have found some wonderful treasures.</div>
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Happy Hunting!</div>
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