Thursday, July 29, 2010

The Search is Over....


Introducing the Brocante Home fabric by-the-yard program!


I looked for months for fabric to re-cover a pair of fabulous vintage chairs. Finally, I found just the perfect linen (provided by one of my and your favorite vendors no less). And, they are now offering dozens of linen and linen blends by the yard for their retail partners (that would be me) that I am making available to my favorite customers (that would be you).


You are going to love the selection available. I have fabric swatches in the shop now! Stop in and ask to see the samples. The possibilities are endless!!  So which fabric did I choose for my chairs?  Check next week's blog to find out!


But wait, there's more! We are also offering these same fabrics in a custom made pillow selection.


So stop by and see the selection for yourself. Believe me, you will love these fabrics and pillows.



P.S.- No Design Class in August.  Even designers go on vacation! The next class will be Sunday, September 5th,  from 11am - 12pm at the shop.  As always, classes are complimentary, but please call or email for a reservation.

Au Revoir!  Rachel
Brocante Home
804-438-6404

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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Color Splash!

I am always happy to see our furniture in its final "home"!  Remember this buffet/bar at the RW-C Designer Showcase last year?  It's a vintage piece that had been painted a pale blue/green and then distressed down to the original cream paint.  If you recall, Ann and I decorated that space in a Belgian look with lots of my favorite linens, whites and burlap.


Here it is at the RW-C Designer Showcase.  We used it as an outdoor bar in a monochromatic setting.



And here is the same bar at our customer's home.  It is still being used as a bar, but how different it looks in this setting.  Love the use of color!  Quite different and beautiful in each setting!

If you have a photo of something at your home that you've purchased at Brocante Home, please email it to me!  It may even be featured on the blog!

P.S. - You can now follow my blog on Facebook.  To go to Facebook, click here.
You can also see photos from the Design Classes and the shop on Flickr.  To go to Flickr, click here.
I will be updating the photos on Flickr often, so be sure to check it out.  (If you would like to see photos of the Designer Showcase at RW-C, I've added them to Flickr.)

Au Revoir!  Rachel
Brocante Home
804-438-6404
Summer Hours:  Wednesday - Saturday 10 - 4; Sunday 12 - 4
www.brocante-home.com

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Somewhere Over the Rainbow....


I don't usually post things that are not shop related, but these double rainbows over the field next to our house reminds me why we moved here!  Enjoy your weekend!

Au Revoir!  Rachel
Brocante Home
804-438-6404


Monday, July 12, 2010

Cure for the Summertime Blues.....


Canvas Tablecloths.....Distressed Metal Porch Furniture.....Linen Window Panels on a Porch....


White Limoges China.....White Ceramic Porch Jars filled with White Flowers.....Candles, Candles, Candles.....


Vintage Silver Platters.....White Candles in Vintage Bottles.....White Tulips.....Lemonade.....


White Seashells.....Filled with Vintage Silver.....Fresh Herbs in Garden Pots.....


French Tablecloths.....Candelabras at a Picnic....Oversize Flower Arrangements.....

Best of all  - everything is available at Brocante Home!  Enjoy your next outdoor party!

Au Revoir!  Rachel
Brocante Home
804-438-6404
Summer Hours:  Wednesday - Saturday: 10 - 4; Sunday: 12 - 4
www.brocante-home.com

Gimmee Shelter


"Cinderella"

Cinderella is our Northumberland Animal Shelter Cat of the month.  She is an affectionate 3 year old long-hair spayed female looking for a home.  Because the Shelter is so crowded, we desperately need homes for the cats, especially the mature ones like Cinderella.  If you are thinking about adopting, this is the time!  We also need volunteers to work 1 to 3 hours one day a week.  If you can help, please call Ginger at 580-2910.  The Shelter is located in Burgess, VA and is open Wednesday and Saturday 10:00 - 2:30.  Merci!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Next Design Class - this Sunday!


To see how Ann of ReArrangements Decorates Outdoor Spaces, come to our next Design Class this Sunday, July 11th at 11am.  Classes are complimentary, but please call or email for a reservation.  In the meantime, here are a few tips from Brocante Home for setting a fabulous outdoor table!:

1) Always start with a collection of white china.  Works with everything, natch!
2) Update your grandmother's china by using select pieces.  Mix and match with more contemporary.
3) Same for silver.  How much more fun to have a vintage collection!
4) Which brings me to the next item....Don't use a "set" of china.  It's more fun to look in antique stores for pieces to add!  My personal favorite is Limoges!
5) You don't have to cover the whole table.  If it's beautiful, just throw a cloth over the center.

See you on Sunday!

Au Revoir!  Rachel
Brocante Home
804-438-6404
www.brocante-home.com
Summer Hours: Wedneday - Saturday: 10 - 4pm; Sunday 12 - 4pm

Friday, July 2, 2010

Party!!....


What better way to celebrate the arrival of summer than to throw a fabulous outdoor party!  Join Ann and me for our next Design Class, Decorating Outdoor Spaces.  Ann will show you how to transform your outdoor space for either a casual or elegant spot for entertaining.  Our next class will be Sunday, July 11th at 11am at the shop.  Classes are complimentary, but please call or email to reserve your space!

Merci!  And, have a wonderful July 4th celebration!

P.S. - Remember, the Town of Irvington's Parade is Monday, July 5th at 10am!

Au Revoir!  Rachel
Brocante Home
804-438-6404
www.brocante-home.com
Summer Hours:  Wednesday - Saturday: 10 - 4; Sunday: 12 - 4