As we head into autumn (and soon winter!), I’m thinking about plaids. There’s something cozy and warm about them… Cruising around the web, I found some great plaid-themed rooms. Houzz.com has lot of plaid decorating ideas, a few of which … Continue reading
This antique iron bench from The Brass Peacock (notice the griffin heads on either arm rest!) got me thinking, ‘what happened to good, solid, American-made iron benches?’ Not that dislike wood, but one doesn’t often see intricate carvings and motifs … Continue reading
How many times have we seen photos of idyllic small towns in France or Italy that include a vintage bicycle with a basket full of flowers and thought ‘how dreamy’? In a follow-up to yesterday’s vintage bicycle post, I thought … Continue reading
In honor of yesterday’s completion of the 99th Tour de France, I give you vintage (this is The Occasional Saler, after all!) bicycles: Vive la vintage! -Katherine
While pursuing the shops in Buffalo last week, I came across these vintage clipboards ~ {clipboards at The Porch & Atelier} Coincidentally, while researching office design recently, I came across these awesome offices featured on the blog Le Zoe … Continue reading
photos, clockwise from upper-left: red, white & blue mantel via Be Different Act Normal; colorful croquet set via holiday-crafts-and-creations.com; “Happy 4th” garland via NewEnglandFineLiving.com; patriotic book wreath from SimpleJoysPaperie for sale on etsy.com via; festive window swag via Martha Stewart … Continue reading
After another antiquing/vintaging trip down South, I was looking through (and drooling over) the photos I took. In particular, Pippen’s Antiques on Franklin Street in Natchez, Mississippi provided much inspiration. They had dozens of antique furniture pieces, and some of … Continue reading
Question: What do these signs tell you? Answer: “This way to the vintage/antiques sale!” What does it mean? IT’S TIME FOR MORE SALES! (So check out this week’s occasional sale listings!) -Katherine
I’ve always been drawn to Swedish interiors – both classic/country and modern. But as I’m planning to a trip to Scandinavia this summer, I’m really delving into Swedish style. As frequent Occasional Salers yourselves (right!?), I’m sure you’ve come across … Continue reading