Monday, November 4, 2013

Je vois la vie en rose @The Irvine Antique Market

After flipping through several posts on Elle Decor's site, I was really attracted to the use of pink for Fall interior design.  Specifically, I enjoyed the translation from recent fashion designer runway shows use of pink to interior designers using just a touch of pink to highlight an entire setting/room.  Given that I had very little to work with this month, I had to make it count and I think I did considerably well as I received many compliments for my aesthetic and approach.  I suppose that having Edith Piaf playing in the background completed the ingredients list for a pleasant atmosphere.

My 3 big pieces lol White Dining Table, Shipping Crate Bookshelf, and a 4-Pane Mercury Glass Window!


Keeping it simple with white and pink accent frames.

I got these roses in LA in the Flower District but I wish I had more money to spend because the selection is amazing!  Also pictures: Faux Mercury Glass Vase I made. 


I was thrilled to sell the dining table to a young couple who loved it as much as I enjoyed making it.  I was also happy to sell the upcylced shipping crate bookshelf.  I really only had 3 big items and I was successful with moving all of them plus lots of little extras like single pane windows, postcards, Madeliene pans, and other random trinkets.  I also must admit that I was surprised to so well because the flea market location had been moved to a new area and although it was quite a confusing lay out, there were soooooooo many customers out and about that managed to find me.  I definitely love selling at Irvine and am so glad that they did not shut down operation for a bit like they had mentioned during the summer.

Next week is The Rose Bowl Flea where I will have my own full space and more furniture to work with.  See you there!