More Flea Finds

Went to the Candlestick Antiques and Flea Market again today.  Not as many vendors this time around which I find a bit distressing; could mean there aren't enough people attending making it tough for these folks to make money.  But be that as it may, there were still some gems among the knick-knacks.  Here are some photos of what I found. Let me know what you think!

 Pottery, particularly in groupings, always adds warmth to a room.  Love the shades of green in these very simple designs.

 Fantastic collection of kilim rugs at this booth, in a huge range of colors.  The earthy tones and geometry of this one caught my eye.

 Spruced up with some new paint and this could be a great addition to a baby's room to hold decorative pillows, stuffed animals, or antique dolls.

 OK, nothing terribly special about these glass beads, but I just love the colorful display!

 Don't you love metal sculptures made of found objects?  This artist uses old tools to create these creatures.  Nice garden addition.

 LOVE these hand-painted parasols.  You could make a great semi-flush mounted light fixture from one of these that would be beautiful and eye-catching.

 Some handy trays for serving, or simply creating a nice display.  They're not old, but I thought they were kind of fun.  Perfect for the right French bistro inspired kitchen.

 These antique typewriters are simply amazing art objects. Great conversation piece in a room with an industrial design scheme.

 What is it about Mason jars that are so uplifting?  Is it the promise of putting something yummy inside, or just that their shapes are so appealing?  I particularly like the turquoise tint of the glass.  Great for storing office supplies like paper clips and rubber bands, or for storing craft items like buttons or scrapbook embellishments.  Hmm, should have bought some myself!

 Great Danish modern chair, awful upholstery.  But that's easily corrected.  Would love to see this updated with one of the bright new Ikat prints that are so in vogue.

 And speaking of awful upholstery, another classic mid-20th century chair with potential.  Wouldn't it be fun to  re-cover it with the new candy-colored shiny vinyl that's out there?  I'm thinking hot orange.

 I don't know why I'm such a sucker for architectural salvage, but so be it.  Terrific in a living or dining room used either as a pedestal for art or even on its own next to a fireplace.

 Great antique trunk!  Side table potential or an anchor for the foot of a bed.

The next show is schedule for October 24.  Check out their web site for hours and entrance fees.

Texture, texture, texture

There's something about interiors that use a lot of texture that I find really inspirational.  Give me some great looking rough-hewn beams, some fabulous woven seagrass furniture, or stone facing on a fireplace and you've got the makings of an architecturally interesting and comfortable space.  I do appreciate sleek, minimal, Euro-design, but the minute it starts to get too hard-edged, gallery-like, and reflective, they've lost me.   

So it's great to know all of these texture-enhancing design elements are available from resources who care about the environment and take great pains to ensure their processes are earth-friendly. Take Restoration Timber, for example.  They make custom flooring, cabinetry, siding, doors, and beams from old salvaged barns and warehouses, reusing wood cut down over a century ago instead of new wood.

  Eldorado Stone is a stone veneer manufacturing company of products that can be used indoors or out, and for both residential and commercial design. Their factories are located throughout the U.S., which reduces the distances of shipping products, and thereby reducing the carbon footprint, and their use of recycled materials makes them a good resource for LEED certified projects.

  

And finally, there's a site from the UK called Cyan that has an array of woven furniture for both indoor and outdoor use.  I particularly like this chair that combines great texture with clean lines.