Tuesday, October 4, 2011

I've Been Busy...

...at the antiques markets lately!  I'm very excited to share with you all my latest finds for Linen Haus.  I'm still working on the inventory, but if you're interested in any of these products before the shop officially opens, please contact me!

And, in case you want inspiration on how you might use these products, I have also included (where available) posts that provide ideas.  :)

Photography and Styling by Barbara Jordan Dettweiler, Haus Design
Twelve volumes of "Lessing's Works" from 1890.
They are in remarkably beautiful condition with gilded printing and marbled covers. 
Lovely!
Ideas for decorating with books can be found here.


Photography and Styling by Barbara Jordan Dettweiler, Haus Design
A little detour into Asia...an antique, restored Water Well Bucket.
This would be ideal for storing blankets by a fireplace, holding pinecones or something else from nature in a corner, magazines next to a couch or towels in a bathroom...there are so many possibilities!
Asian Decorating Ideas can be found here.

Photography and Styling by Barbara Jordan Dettweiler, Haus Design
I bought this linen fabric because it's so versatile and beautiful.
I think it could fit well into a neutral traditional setting, a playful modern setting or even as an oversized oblong bolster on a tween girl's bed. 


Photography and Styling by Barbara Jordan Dettweiler, Haus Design
 More gorgeous dough bowls...and HUGE.

Photography and Styling by Barbara Jordan Dettweiler, Haus Design
A venetian-style, hand painted tray with gilded detailing on a deep scarlett background. 
Perfect for vignettes and bookshelf styling...even holiday decor.

 
Photography and Styling by Barbara Jordan Dettweiler, Haus Design
A burlap monogrammed runner - ideal for setting a rustic Fall table!
Photography and Styling by Barbara Jordan Dettweiler, Haus Design


Photography and Styling by Barbara Jordan Dettweiler, Haus Design
More seltzer bottles in aqua and emerald green that look great in a bathroom or kitchen. 
I love the unique shape of these!


Photography and Styling by Barbara Jordan Dettweiler, Haus Design

Hand made, blown glass German Christmas tree ornaments in a very pale silvery-lavendar hue.
I like to use ornaments like these attached to a beautiful package, at each place setting at a holiday table, or attached to a bottle of wine as a holiday hostess gift for a special touch...
Photography and Styling by Barbara Jordan Dettweiler, Haus Design
A gorgeous, gilded vintage French-style mirror.
You may remember this gilded mirror that I already bought for Linen Haus.
This one is similar, but much larger.

Photography and Styling by Barbara Jordan Dettweiler, Haus Design
More of the beautiful botanicals from Austria...


Photography and Styling by Barbara Jordan Dettweiler, Haus Design
Another seltzer bottle - notice the cool writing that claims Bucarest as its original home.

Photography and Styling by Barbara Jordan Dettweiler, Haus Design
Something about this vase just kept drawing me back.  I think it's the unique etching, gorgeous sea-inspired blue color and the generous size.  I envision it in a Phoebe Howard type space such as this one below.  Too see more beautiful blue spaces look here.

Phoebe Howard

I'd love your feedback on these additions to my inventory (constructive criticism is also welcome:)) so please leave a comment and let me know what you think!

12 comments:

The enchanted home said...

Wow Barbara..you are coming up with some real treasures!! Seriously beautiful stuff! I love it all so far and cannot wait till the shop opens. Must be such fun getting it ready!

Haus and Home said...

These items look great! My fave's are the mirror, the Christmas ornaments, and the dough bowls. Are you going to sell these on Etsy too?

Luciane at HomeBunch.com said...

Yes, you've been busy, but also wise!!! Take a look at what you've found! I'm in love withe the mirror!

Gorgeous, just gorgeous finds, Barbara!

Enjoy your day!

xo

Luciane at HomeBunch.com

Anonymous said...

ohmygosh..what wonderful pieces you've found..!! love the seltzer bottles and the gilded mirror..the books are stunning..mercury glass ornaments and the venetian style tray are too cool..love it all!!..
best,
maureen

Interior Design Musings said...

Hey Barbara!
I adore the floral fabric. Talk about an amazing jumping off point for a nursery!! And the dough bowls are really great too. You found some really great items this time! M.

Noe @ ADELLA AVENUE said...

I just love the seltzer bottles. What a fun curio for a bar cart! Gorgeous taste as always!

Mona Thompson Providence Ltd. said...

Love it all, Barbara and am looking forward to the opening of your store. When are you guys coming back to the states?

Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home} said...

How fun! Dough bowls are big, here in the states. The ornaments are beautiful! Hope you enjoy huge success!

Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} said...

Those seltzer bottles are absolutely *amazing*...especially the color! I love those greens! (c:

Meghan @ Wishful Thinking said...

I am always excited to see your new stock! I adore that water well bucket, I can totally picture it next to a fireplace!

LaPouyette said...

Liebe Barbara,
First - thank you very much for your kind comments.

Your finds:
Like the collection of books because love books in general and not only for decoration and love Lessing!
The Asian water bucket would be perfect in sauna or a modern bathroom for example, or in kitchen, or...many possibilities. The fabric is very charming for a child's room or a garden house or...
Like all seltzer bottles, but only as a collection of several pieces, as well as the botanical prints; and the vase looks very interesting.
However - as an antique dealer and interior consultant I see pieces probably in a different way....

If you would like to hear or know more about 'what-so-ever', just send me an email:
karinjansky22@aol.com
I'm pleased to give you any info I can.

Ganz herzlichen Gruss nach Muenchen,
karin

Greet Lefèvre said...

Barbara,
Your blog is gorgeous!! I am so far yet browsing into it!!
I will visit you further the next days!
Have a wonderful evening (or is it day for you now?!)
xx
Greet

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