Vintage at #Brimfield 2012

Sunshine or rain the loyal dealers setup camp and await the thousands of walkers looking for that special item at Brimfield. When you think Brimfield you think history & antiques...treasures with a past. Here are a few things I found on my morning walk.

This year I saw so many linens, old and new. These vintage pieces were gently used with hints of red in many different patterns. 

Toile, plaid and check patterns were plentiful and reminded me of country living.

Reproductions with a feeling of France seem to be everywhere.

I get the feeling that this cabinets prior home may have been a general store.

Vintage tableware fit for a rustic meal on the countryside perhaps.

Just in case you get lost there are many Brimfield signs to keep you moving. The direction is up to you.

Tired? I found this old camp equipped with all you need to recharge.

Time to go? Row, row, row your boat all the way home...

-Michelle

To all the wonderful moms who have the hardest jobs on the planet.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

Hi I'm back from Brimfield 2012!

Hello everyone! I just came back from a fun time at the #Brimfield Tweetup in Brimfield Mass! It was hosted by Aubuchon Hardware, Benjamin Moore, Company C, The Daily Basics, Fashion+Decor, Kathryn Markel and Style at Home.This marked the 3rd tweet up event that brought bloggers and designers from all over the country to share their love of Brimfield and all things that inspire. Together Grethchen Aubuchon, Cynthia Bogart and Benjamin Moore hosted and event that fostered new relationships and brought insight to new trends and products all with a good dose of FUN!! Brimfield runs for 6 days total and will draw dealers and buyers from all over the globe that want to be apart of one of the biggest flea markets in the world. 

Even though I'm back from my trip I'm following many of the highlights via twitter! Robert Allen had introduced a new collection that I can't wait to see up close and personal. In fact I just used the "Sol" fabric you see above from a previous collection as a part of master bedroom installation! I can't wait to share it with you! In my upcoming post I will share a few finds and highlights  from vintage to modern day finds that I spotted along the way! Ciao!

-Michelle xo

Zen Master Bathroom

It all starts with a simple design.

Clean lines are desired for this calm environment. Sausalito recessed door and panel, with concealed hinges and square legs give this vanity the look of fine furniture. Cabinets by Roomscapes Inc..

Bamboo impression porcelain tiles lead you into a river stone shower surrounded by large glass watery tiles. The lighting fixture dangles glass strips that resemble the rain.

Coming soon......

Architectural Digest Show 2012



The Perfect future featured Piet Hein Eek "Waste Table" made of reclaimed wood.

Artsaics incredible mosaics are SOLID fashion!



Brooklyn based BDDW marries modern and natural elements with their handcrafted pieces.



Aviva stanoff shows off their beautiful textiles and other little secrets...not anymore.



 The New Traditionalist always innovative and creating new trends with classic elements.

Love this buckle detail on the back of one this New Traditionalist chair.



The Ralph Lauren dining room was just one of the many dining scapes at the show.

Clever light fixture!

Love this one as well featuring Michael McHale's lighting! Loved it so much installed it in a recent loft project!

Imagination in flight!! Fantastic!

Fantasticamente!!

What a great show and thank you to Modernus for making it extra special!!

Blooms and the Boston Flower and Garden Show 2012

The crocus isn't the only messenger to remind us that spring is on our door step. The New England Horticultural Society's annual Flower and Garden show is a wonderful way to celebrate the beginning of spring!

 Bonsai trees in all their miniature splendor.

There was a lovely assortment of stone walkways meandering throughout some of the garden displays.

Gorgeous landscapes filled the show with vibrant colors and varietals.

Watery elements and arbors.

Ladies sporting floral nesting millinery fashions.

Afro chic GaGa wears babies breath.

Sculptural chapeau made of striking yellow orchids.

Maple beauties.

Topiary arrangements.

Tulips and hostas.

Love this tangerine front door and complimentary landscaping.

Orange tulips and grape hyacinth for a burst of color!

The New England Flower and Garden Show was  a delightful way to start my spring!

Bath inspirations

My current master bathroom project is inspired by the outdoors. The dark Nero bamboo impression on the porcelain floor grounds the space. The glazed maple vanity has depth and stature. It is topped with  mottled Quartz...like white sand. Beautiful and translucent, the glass creates a watery spa environment. Required, an element of sparkle, achieved with metal and stone accent tiles &

Brizo Siderna bath fixtures...the rooms jewels!!

More to come.......

A Sunday Stroll & Architecture

This past Sunday I parked my car along the Boston Garden and decided to take a long walk down Commonwealth Ave.. It was a cold wintry day and the sun was shining so brightly I became oblivious to the chilly temps and grew distracted by the beauty of one of Boston's most notable streets.

An Illustration from 1881 features the green way that begins at the western side of the Public Garden.
The greenway is also known as The Commonwealth Mall which displays several statues and was beautifully
designed by Arthur Delevan Gilman and Frederick Law Olmstead.

Every entrance tells it's own architectural story.

Movement in a walkway is always more visually interesting and welcoming.

This corner home and it's Mansard slate roof boast of grand days.
I always wonder what stories it would tell me if it could.

A beautiful side courtyard and it's overgrown view. Look closely and you'll see the copper roof.
What flowers would you place in the pots flanking the entrance? I would love to see them overflowing with hydrengia's and a crown of willow for verticality. Then maybe a soft coat of verbena cascading down the pillars for movement and fragence on those breezy summer days. 

A room with a view and black iron balconies sit above the arched coined windows below.

I love an entrance where the steps become grander as they descend. It is typical in the southern states like Savannah, Georgia where the entrance seems to open up and wrap it's arms around you. A true sign that you are welcome.

Aged and Verde Gris balconies dress the curved windows.

The brick and iron work are lovely, however the birch is the real show stopper. I love the simplicity of dressing the entrance with this organic display that will last all winter long.

It was a lovely Sunday walk

-Michelle