Things That Inspire

Ann Carpenter of ReArrangements has a new monthly feature in her blog called "Inspired Spaces".  She will be sharing with you some of her clients homes that she has decorated and showing her "inspiration" for each space.  Her first is a Spring tablescape at my shop Brocante Home where she chose as her inspiration a beautiful anemone bouquet.  To see the complete tablescape, please go to Ann's blog.  Natch, all of the items in the room are sold at the shop!  Here are just of a few of these items:

Candelabra:  Wood base with lots of crystal bling!

Anemone Bouquet:  35" tall, this makes a wonderful Spring centerpiece.

Limoges Serving Dishes:  We always have a collection of antique and vintage one of a kind Limoges serving dishes, plates, cups and more.

Farm Table: Every home needs an authentic farm table.  This one is made of re-claimed pine and seats six.

Pillows:  We have a new shipment of pillows just in.  This one is hand-blocked on linen.

Maison Seating:  Just one piece of a collection of Maison seating that includes a settee, oval back and square back chairs, club chair benches and more.

Prices on any of these items or others in the photos by request.











Au Revoir!  Rachel
Brocante Home, Irvington VA
804-438-6404
Spring Hours:  Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm and Sunday 12pm - 4pm





P.S. - GIMME SHELTER.....

April's Shelter cat is "Cody".  He is an affectionate young male who likes nothing more than to sit in your lap!  He is available at the Northumberland Co. Animal Shelter in Burgess, VA.  Their phone is 804-580-6156.  Adoption hours are Wednesday and Saturday, 9:30am - 2:00pm.

Spring...Fresh...Home...

New Spring shipments are in!  We've just received three new shipments this week! Not to mention my "brocante" finds.  My personal favorite?  The chicken wire lamp, no wait, the Paris bench! We have lamps, tables, benches, pillows, bistro tables & chairs, garden items and accessories.

Au Revoir! Rachel
Brocante Home
804-438-6404
Spring / Summer Hours begin Wednesday, April 7th:  
Wednesday thru Saturday, 10am - 4pm: Sunday, noon - 4pm

Thrill of the Hunt...

Clignancourt Flea Market, Paris

I love the hunt - the hunt for antiques and vintage items for Brocante Home, that is!  It has always been as much about the search as the find, the chase, so to speak.  In fact, that is how Brocante Home got its name -  brocante is a French word for an antique or flea market.  So it is fitting that our shop reflects our love of "brocanting".  Of course, the ultimate is the Paris Flea Market, Cligancourt or Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen.  If you can't make it there, stop by Brocante Home and see what treasures I've uncovered!

I'll be heading out to some of my favorite brocantes next week (alas, it won't be in Paris!) and should have some new finds.  Good Hunting!

P.S. - Our Spring / Summer Hours start Wednesday, April 8th:
Wednesday - Saturday: 11am - 4pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm

Au Revoir!  Rachel
Brocante Home
Irvington, VA
804-438-6404
www.brocante-home.com
BrocanteHome@me.com

Ready For My Closeup!

Follow Ann and I over the next few months as we "redecorate" my home!  Ann will provide the decorating know how and I will provide information on the products we have chosen to use throughout the process.  It promises to be fun and we look forward to your comments along the way.

LIVING ROOM / DINING ROOM
We decided to start with the redesign of my living room/dining room area.  My house is typical of homes in the area in that I have a fairly open floor plan - an L-shaped living room/dining room with a sunroom just off the living room area that looks out over the Coan River.

We did something rather unconventional with the layout as you will see in the article in Ann's blog.  To see more photos and learn what we have done so far, please go to Ann's blog: http://rearrangementsredecorate.com/blog/.

WHAT WE USED IN THE NEW DINING ROOM

Window Pane Mirror: Beautiful mirror to hang on the wall or lean against as we have here.  72" x 23" metal distressed.

Distressed Wood Candlesticks:  The perfect candlestick to use on a mantel, table or anywhere.  Comes with scalloped rustic candle holder with spike to hold the candle.

Pillar Candles:  These are dripless and have a beautiful glow when burning.  Three sizes and four colors available.  Also available as tapers.

Fresh Flowers:  Fresh from the local nursery!  Don't underestimate the power of color from fresh flowers.

Linen Curtains:  Light filters through these in a lovely way.  Sheer 100% linen curtain panels.  Come in three sizes and three colors.  Also available lined.

Table Lamp:  Just one of a large selection of French inspired lamps.  This one has a burlap shade (a favorite fabric) and stone base.

Silver Tray:  We always have a selection of fabulous silver trays.  Every room needs one.

Linen Pillow:  If there is one item that adds instant charm to a room it is a pillow. This room took on a whole new look once we added this gorgeous pillow in a soft lilac shade.  These are hand-screened on linen and down filled and come in every color you could want.

Floor Lamp:  You must come in to see the detail on this lamp shade!  The entire lamp is a scene stealer.

Bergere Chair:  We choose a set of bergers in a white frame and dark taupe fabric.  The white frame looks fabulous against the dark fabric.

Rustic Mirror:  From a collection of one of a kind vintage accessories at BH.

This room is not finished yet!  We will bring you updates on our latest changes and next month we will start to "redecorate" another room.

P.S. - Don't forget to click on to Ann's blog for the rest of the story!

Au Revoir!  Rachel

Brocante Home

804-438-6404

www.brocante-home.com

BrocanteHome@me.com 

Baubles and Bangles.....

Love the newest John Wind jewelry just in!  New for Spring are wonderful lucite necklaces, wrapped pearl bracelets with charms and silver initial bracelets.  Inspired by vintage costume jewelry and hand-made in the USA.  Perfect for that new outfit you just bought (admit it - you just bought a new Spring outfit, didn't you?)  Stop by the shop to see the collection!

P.S. - Spring Hours start in April.  Design Classes with Ann start in May.

Au Revoir - Rachel
Brocante Home
Irvington, VA
804-438-6404
www.brocante-home.com
BrocanteHome@me.com
Winter Hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10am - 4pm