Monthly Archives: May 2012

INSPIRATION: Swedish Country

by Katherine Posted on May 31, 2012

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 →

Posted in Inspiration | Tagged Anna Kern, antique Scandinavian furniture, antique Swedish furniture, calming interiors, Carl Larsson, Classic Swedish Interiors, Cote de Texas blog, Cupboards & Roses, Decorology blog, Edie Van Breems, Ingalill Snitt, Karin Larsson, Lars Bolander, Lars Sjoberg, Lilla Hyttnas, Margaret Long Designs, neutral interiors, Rhonda Eleish, Sweden, Swedish cottage style, Swedish country, Swedish Country Interiors, Swedish country style, Swedish design, Swedish Interior Design UK, Swedish Interiors, Swedish style, white interiors | 1 Comment

TODAY ONLY: a-MAY-zing sales in Chaska

by Katherine Posted on May 30, 2012

This just in – occasional shops on 2nd Street in Chaska are open today from 12-7pm! As the ladies tell me, there will be “refreshments, fun and lots of great deals!” Check it out! -Katherine

Posted in This Week's Sales | Tagged a-MAY-zing sales, Chaska, Griffin's Antiques, occasional sales, Studebaker | Leave a comment

Cool Idea: Sink Planter

by Katherine Posted on May 29, 2012

Strolling through Northeast Minneapolis last weekend for Art-a-Whirl, I noticed this nifty use for an old sink in someone’s front yard: As it just so happens, I saw this sink at Mustard Moon/S.A.R.A.’s May sale…. ….perhaps there’s an industrious soul … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool Idea | Tagged garden idea, Mustard Moon, Northeast Minneapolis, occasional sale, occasional shops, planter, S.A.R.A. | Leave a comment

Before & After: Take a Bookshelf from Cluttered to Charming

by Katherine Posted on May 25, 2012

This “project” is both a Before & After and a One Little Thing. It’s truly SO easy, but makes quite a difference. I used to sit at my desk and stare at a bookshelf, there’s a folding screen in front … Continue reading →

Posted in Before and After | Tagged Before and After, Czechoslovakian vintage, HGTV, home décor projects, home projects, interiors stylists, occasional sale purchase, occasional sales, Paris flea market, reorganizing a bookshelf, The Cottage House, The Cottage House Minneapolis | Leave a comment

Cabin Chic

by Katherine Posted on May 24, 2012

As many of us in Minnesota get ready to head up to the cabin (maybe for the first time this year!) over the Memorial Day Weekend, I started thinking about cabin décor. Luckily, there are fabulous pieces to be found … Continue reading →

Posted in Eye On... | Tagged AD magazine, Architectural Digest, cabin decoration, charming cabins, chic cabins, chic country retreats, chic northwoods cabins, contemporary cabin\, Cottage Home Decorating, Head Over Heels blog, northern retreats, Norway cabin, Scandinavian retreat, Southern cabin, Southern Living, Swedish cottage decorating, Swedish cottage style, The Handmade Home, Trendey | Leave a comment

Eye On: Fancy Trash

by Katherine Posted on May 21, 2012

I’m going to admit it: I’ve been thinking a lot of garbage lately. No, not gossip! Real garbage – as in, stuff to going to the landfill. Well, more specifically, where the trash goes before it leaves my home. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Eye On... | Tagged Ankasa.com, Barneys New York, Canvas, Canvas Home, Elle Decor, Elledecor.com, Florentine wastebasket, Fornasetti, Geoffrey Sokol, Ikat, Il Papiro, John Robshaw Textiles, Notre Monde from Ankasa, Squarefeathers, The Bee Cottage, unique wastebaskets, Urban Cottage | 1 Comment

FIND OF THE DAY: Funky, fabulous Japanese Lamp

by Katherine Posted on May 18, 2012

One of the joys of occasional saling is finding that killer piece that you’ve never seen before, that you’ll never see again, and that you HAVE TO HAVE. Consider this gem at Linda’s Cellar in Chaska ~ Looks like … Continue reading →

Posted in Find of the Day/Spotlight feature | Tagged Chaska, Japanese lamp, Linda's Cellar, Minnesota, one-of-a-kind lamp, vintage lamp | Leave a comment

ONE LITTLE THING: vintage towel holder

by Katherine Posted on May 17, 2012

ONE LITTLE THING: When you look around your home, do you ever get that feeling of being totally overwhelmed because your space isn’t neat/chic/inspired/organized enough? Me, too! We have to remind ourselves that often there’s one little thing we can … Continue reading →

Posted in One Little Thing | Tagged Japan, Japanese vintage, Mississippi, tea towel holder, towel holder, vintage | Leave a comment

Aude to vintage & antiques

by Katherine Posted on May 16, 2012

On the eve of this week’s sales, I thought I’d set the tone with a look from one of the world’s most drool-worthy vintage and antique markets – Isle sur la Sorgue, France. Hope you find your treasure this week! … Continue reading →

Posted in Markets Around the World | Tagged antique town, antiques, France, Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, vintage | Leave a comment

ONE LITTLE THING: Italian Chandelier at Griffin’s Antiques

by Katherine Posted on May 15, 2012

Posted in One Little Thing | Tagged alabaster chandelier, Chaska, Griffin's Antiques, Italian chandelier, MN, One Little Thing | 1 Comment