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 | DECEMBER 16, 2011
DESIGN NEWSLETTER |
| Decorating with Antiques
Decorating with Antiques can be daunting to many people. How do I mix those pieces in with new pieces and have it all blend? I personally love an eclectic look in a home. Antiques {perhaps a family heirloom} that is sentimental paired with more contemporary, and practical, pieces can be achieved.
I found this great online article below that, I think, explains perfectly how to decorate with antiques.
Have you ever wondered how to decorate with those antiques you've inherited? Those precious pieces beloved by a grandmother or aunt that have been in the family for decades and now belong to you? Today Courtney from Courtney Out Loud is back with his monthly contribution and the topic of the day is decorating with antiques, specifically those vintage pieces handed down from previous generations. "Mixing antique and modern furniture styles helps create an individualized and multilayered room that reflects the owner's unique taste and personality. However, many people adhere to one specific style when decorating their homes. This approach is great if you are truly passionate about a particular era or genre of design, however, for the majority of homeowners they tend to be at a loss when they happen to inherit a family heirloom. How do you incorporate it into your home's personality and style? Click HERE to read the entire article. |
| Maison Maison Antiques 2129 Westheimer Houston, Texas 77098  713-520-1654
Maison Maison specializes in French antiques and home accessories. Here, you will find everything from fine furnishings and period reproductions to exclusive fabrics and one-of-a-kind works of art.
19th Century Gilded Frame Settee
Ring in the joyous season with these beautifully crafted, unique Christmas stockings. Antique tapestry and needlepoint remnants along with vintage textiles are used to create these hearth trimmings |
 MAI
8719 Katy Freeway Houston, Texas 77024 713.827.8087
L: Antique Louis Vuitton trunk c. 1915, owned by renowned American painter and adventurer Charles Henry Ebert (1873 - 1959)
M: French balcony console with concrete top
R: Antique sailboat model on stand, 6'6" in height |
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Peck and Company, Inc.
98 Dennis Street Houston, Texas 77006 713.526.2590
Peck and Company has the most extensive collection of antique iron in the country, providing the most unique hand forged and cast iron treasures to create truly incredible one-of-a-kind pieces. We receive shipments often, and one becomes truly inspired simply walking through our yard of antique architectural iron. Some of our favorite projects include a console table from an intricate French balcony panel, a candelabra with a baluster from the Plaza Hotel in New York City, and mirror with a copper window frame from the Flatiron Building in New York City. |
The Arrangement
1721 Post Oak Blvd Houston, Texas 77056 713.627.9009
Its in the with old AND in with the new... Surprise! The Arrangement has vintage/antique pieces. They can be found mixed in with their collection of new upholstery and case goods. They are like little treasures waiting to be discovered! |
BROCANTE
Antiques and Interiors on Dunlavy 3845 Dunlavy at West Alabama Houston, TX 77006 713.522.6996 AND Memorial Antiques & Interiors 8719 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77024 713.827.8087
L: Rustic French work table from the Ardeche region R: Oversized Louis XVI painted trumeau mirror, c. 1860 |
Charlotte Nail Antiques
7026 Old Katy Road, Suite 165 Houston, Texas 77024 713-869-9511
Clockwise from top: 19th C Louis XV Set. Bronze doré and white marble clock and pair of bronze doré candelabrum, White Carrara marble carved statue of maiden holding a dove, Carved guilt wood Louis XVI style with white marble top - France early 20th Century, 19th C. Bronze doré Tantalus |
Found for the Home
2422 Bartlett Street, #5 Houston, Texas 77098 713.522.9191
Top left: 18th c. Portuguese wingback, newly upholstered
Bottom left: 19th c. petite bergere with original paint and traces of
gilding, newly upholstered
Right: 19th century Spanish table, walnut |
The Gray Door
3465a W. Alabama @ Marquart Houston, Texas 77027 713.521.9085
Left to Right: 19th Century giltwood wing chair, 18th Century Swedish hunt table, 18th Century Venetian day bed with original paint, 18th Century buffet a deux corps |
Segreto Finishes
By Appointment Houston, Texas 713.461.5210
Incorporating antiques into a home's design imparts character, charm, and history to the space. By glazing or staining an antique, you transform the piece into something that better suits your style or color scheme without losing the integrity of the antique. Alternatively, after months of looking for the perfect antique chair, chest, or door, you can always choose the perfect shape or scale of a piece whether it be old or new and then give them an age-old finish for the beautiful antique effect. Segreto Finishes has a full staff of artisans who are masters at restoration or making the new look old. |
New Living
6111 Kirby Dr. Houston, Texas 77005 713.521.1921
Sale: December 13 to January 1 - This is your chance to get select organic bedding and bath linens at unbelievable prices. New Living has decided to begin stocking bedding and bath linens again, but in order to make room for new stock, we are selling our current stock at prices that are 30%, 50%, even 80% off! We have luxurious and natural bedding in all sizes, and we are also reducing the prices on all of our instock bath items -- wash cloths, bath towels, and bath mats. |
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Congratulations to the winners of the 4th Annual Deck The Halls at The Houston Design Center. The Red Vault is proud of our members: Design House and Charlotte Nail Antiques |
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Have a wonderful weekend! |
| Jackie Sharbrough Newsletter Writer/Editor The Red Vault 713-661-6300 | Sara Cooney Marketing Director The Red Vault 713-661-6300 |
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Sale: December 13 to January 1 - This is your chance to get select organic bedding and bath linens at unbelievable prices. 
