Posted in Tag Sale Updates, tagged barn sale, chartreuse, chartreuse and co, tag sale, vintage furniture on August 18, 2012| 2 Comments »
It’s been a busy month so far. House guests, renovating the cottage, Chip’s birthday (yes, it was Thursday, the big party is planned for later in the fall – when it’s cooler. ), and the sale this weekend. Here’s a few images of some favorite items from this month’s sale.
Click on any image to see it larger. Enjoy.
And, thanks for reading.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged barn sale, buckeystown, chartreuse, chartreuse and co, tag sale, vintage on July 15, 2012| 2 Comments »
Here’s a few items I just photographed today. Enjoy!
I’ll be posting more in a few days.
Thanks for reading,
Virginia
Posted in Tag Sale Updates, tagged americana, barn sale, chartreuse, entertaining, tag sale, vintage on June 8, 2012| Leave a Comment »
We’ve been working hard getting ready for the big Barnstormers Tour this Saturday. The Americana and vintage pieces throughout the barn are great, as always. Here’s a few of my favorites.
I love flower frogs as paper weights, or just as sculpture. They even work nicely holding flowers in place in my vases. . .
These sparkling stars create a festive bouquet.
Add pretty napkin rings to your festive table. They bring elegance and order.
Collect these clever napkins and observe the improvement in dinnertime behavior.
Love the details and unusual design of this vintage occasional table.
I stopped dead in my tracks when I passed by this perfect set of transferware pitchers. Aren’t they festive paired with the flags?
There are so many great little pieces of jewelry throughout the barn right now, but I particularly liked the cheeky illustration on this one.
I’m just a sucker for flowers. Especially such a simple and happy presentation.
Check out our website for pictures of all the great cubbies we have right now. I especially like the numbering on this one.
Scarves are such a chic and easy fashion accessory. This flag-inspired one is a go-to for Independence Day.
Perfect summer seating. Just add lemonade.
The chest in this photo has great lines and is such a nice size. There’s a pair of the chairs pictured with it.
LOVE this old camera.
And this light meter.
You’ve got so see and feel this settee to fully appreciate the extraordinary fabric on it. It’s stunning.
Here’s just a little detail.
This undersea linen runner brings the ocean to your table. Add the marine-colored goblets and you’re set.
Fabulous chalkboard. Love the lettering used here.
Don’t really plan on making an army’s-worth of coffee? Use the cool canister as a centerpiece for your buffet table instead. Love the flags (and the twinkling string of lights isn’t too bad either).
Would any list of favorites be complete without a French chair? I think not.
The lettering makes this pail.
I don’t water ski. I’ll probably never water ski in my life. But I love them on the wall, propped against a cabinet. They’re just such a perfect summer-time icon.
For even more pictures check our website: http://www.chartreuseandco.com/tagsale.
Hope to see you Saturday for the Barnstormers Tour, June 9, 9am-4pm.
Thanks for reading,
Virginia
Posted in Inspiration, Musings, tagged chartreuse, college, dorm decor on May 18, 2012| Leave a Comment »
While most of us refer to it as ‘graduation’, schools always call the ceremony ‘commencement’. And so it is. The completion of an academic career must be the beginning of something else. For my girls (who both graduate this weekend), it’s a bright new future: graduate school, a career in the museum field.
For me it’s the commencement of another decorating project. Because no matter what you’re commencing, you must live somewhere. And that somewhere should be as comfortable and attractive as your vision and budget can make it.
And I must admit, I’ve really enjoyed the whole dorm decorating thing. It would begin each August with major treks to their respective schools.
Yes, we filled the Suburban to the brim with every fall trip we made to the girls’ colleges.
Katherine, settling into her first dorm room
Embrace the dorm room and create the unique space that will become a sanctuary for your college student. While all is pretty and comfortable, note the less-than-attractive necessities: boxes of Raman noodle soup!
Sasha, her first day in college, ready for metriculation.
Somehow I don’t have pictures of Sasha’s dorm rooms over the years, but she did have them, and true to Sasha’s style, they were very different each year.
By senior year (this year for both girls, as Sasha went through in just 3 years), both girls enjoyed their best housing options. Both had large, single rooms in vintage buildings.
Here’s a look:
I just LOVE Katherine’s senior dorm room! The floor-to-celiing window looks out over the historic front quad. The ceilings are about 12′ high. An exceptional space! Just right for her Bella Notte bedding and Chartreuse & co accessories.
Sasha’s senior year dorm room is in a mission-style house. She scored two windows and loads of square footage. The little sconces on the wall were original to the house. So cute.
And while I generally object to posters as a decorating tool, I had to admit that this one was pretty awesome. It was like she had a window looking out over Paris.
The comfy chair and ottoman didn’t hurt, either.
So now the rooms are being packed up. This phase of our decorating lives has come to an end. It’s been a blast, but I know it’s just the beginning of bigger and better things to come. . . (I’ve already stashed some great finds for their new apartment!)
Thanks for reading,
Virginia
Posted in Inspiration, Tag Sale Updates, tagged antique, barn sale, chartreuse, chartreuse and co, flea market, home decor, market days, tag sale, vintage on April 3, 2012| 2 Comments »
Wow, what a great weekend we had! The weather was perfect (if a little chilly on Saturday when the wind blew . . .), the offerings we sooo great, and everyone had such a good time.
In case you couldn’t make (or in case you want to relive it a little), here’s some pictures of what went on:
Here’s Hunt & Gather’s eclectic take on vintage.
Asia meets Europe, right here in Buckeystown.
The Green Cottage filled the yard with bright color and stunning original artwork.
Love this vignette of vintage bottles.
Bella Villa was here with bells on! Mixed with Favorite German Antiques, the space was stunning.
So many great finds – original and vintage – that everyone found that perfect something.
Yup, I scored that fabulous french settee! I promise that I waited till Sunday evening – I always give you dibs on the finds.
Carly Simonds of Peanut & Scoot enjoying Market Days!
Gatehouse Designs brought some stunning finds. This matching pair of twin headboards were that perfect shade of almost green, almost blue, very french gray.
And so many beautiful things . . .
These darling bunnies are real, and were so tame that Monica’s daughter sat with them and pet them through the day. Adorable!
Robin, of The Robin’s Nest, was loving the opportunity to shop right here on the grounds!
And Bella Villa was rocking the surroundings. I just love the way Rosanna intermingled her European antiques with the natural surroundings.
I loved this vessel nested into the mulberry tree. If it weren’t for my passion for the French settee, this wonderful vignette would have stayed right where it was.
The bracelets are even prettier nestled into these shells.
The paint inside this European antique desk is original. (And those little brown books are now mine!)
Emma Jean’s General Store was here, and look how great this earthy table looks against the white-painted stone of our bank barn.
Jackie and Sheree of Seasons brought a yummy mix of textures, and put them together so well.
And here they are musing over their space.
Judy and Meghan of HarMonia brought organic lavender, a huge hit!
Plus they brought some finds from their recent trip to Italy.
Oh, yeah, our grounds never looked so good!
And we’re doing it all again in September! So much fun!!!
Thanks for reading,
Virginia
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged barn sale, buckeystown, chartreuse, chartreuse and co, flea market, market days, vintage on March 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »
We’ve been pruning and mowing, hauling and decorating, all in anticipation of the 20+ dealers who are arriving over the next 2 days as we prepare for Market Days – our first ever – this Saturday and Sunday.
I have to admit I’m a little nervous. We’re all so excited to see what they bring. Can you imagine anything more thrilling than a flea market coming to your home for the weekend? Talk about shopping heaven!! I know I’ll have to control myself. . .
A little order goes a long way, so here’s what we’re doing (you’re getting the early scoop) –
The shopping starts at 9AM on Saturday, noon on Sunday.
Wear your flea market attire; bring your big ole bag (and the truck!).
Bring cash (everyone accepts it). Only some of the outdoor dealers will accept checks.
We’ll have a special outdoor (in the corn crib) credit-card-only check out, just in case you come upon that amazing piece that breaks your cash budget. But be prepared for lines and waiting for this service.
Outside items must be picked up by Sunday at 4pm.
Overflow parking is available next door at St Thomas More Academy.
Here’s some images of the great stuff that’s in the Chartreuse & co barn, which will be chuck full, by the way. I’ll be shooting pictures of what the outdoor dealers bring as they set up over Thursday and Friday. Stay tuned!
The Chartreuse Life 