Romantic Homes June 2017

Romantic
Our Annual Flea Market Guide

CASUAL ELEGANCE, PERSONAL STYLE
Fresh & HOMES

30
CELEBRATING
50+
Decorating
Ideas for Summer Bright years
STYLE GUIDE:
VINTAGE KITCHEN
MAKEOVER
JUNE 2017 • DISPLAY UNTIL 06|06|17

VOLUME 30, NO. 06 • $ 6.99 US
PRO TIPS
06
AND TRICKS FOR
COLLECTORS
7 25274 03114 6
Engaged Media, Inc.
Jen O’Connor Presents
Earth Angels & The Art Girls’ RoadShow
Handmade Shopping Events
6543231303/3.-,+*)3.(+,''3&+%$3#5,%$3"*)'! 35%3#3
5*5*5+)53
65433/3#(*3#,(-'
6!5)53.-5+*
*'33 313 3/3 (*%,43+ +*)3 5+,
$+*''3
.'-%'',32303133/3 (*%,43+ +*)3 5+,
(! 3
Visit us on-line for more info on our Appearances & Events
and to SHOP NOW!
contents JUNE 2017 • VOLUME 30, ISSUE 06
features
Treasure 22 NO END TO PASSION

Restore your home’s authentic historic charm
by peeling back the layers of time.
Hunt
By Chantal Hintze
36 LIVING LOVELY
See how antique furniture and vintage charm
combine for a shabby yet elegant home.
By Tori Youngbauer
48 CHARACTER LESSONS
Discover how creative color and clever styling
can transform an everyday house into a
striking visual treat.
By Renée Green/GAP Interiors
62 UNDISCOVERED GEMS
Check out these romantic flea markets to bring
home the perfect vintage finds.
By Kristin Dowding
70 BEST BUYS
Keep your eye on these trending collectibles
this season.
By Karen Wilhelmsen
72 MY FAVORITE THINGS
Collectors share their love for
beautiful vintage treasures and the
keys to collecting them.
By Staci Dumoski
departments
78 ESSENTIALS
Give your kitchen a vintage makeover with
these easy DIY ideas.
By Staci Dumoski
84 SAY AHH
Take a look inside two designer homes, both
infused with vintage pastels and a love of pink.
By Jo-Anne Coletti
88 COLLECTING
Learn all about stunning majolica pottery
and its endless variety of styles, colors
and shapes.
By Lidy Baars
92 DETAILS
Bring charm and uniqueness to your home with
vintage architectural elements.
By Gay Van Beek
JUNE 2017 3
22 36
shopping
12 GREEN IS BEAUTIFUL
Sustainable, handmade, organic, recycled and/
or biodegradable, these stylish products are
ecofriendly too.
By Staci Dumoski
17 SUNSHINY DAY
Add a dose of vintage cheer with these finds.
18 FRESHEN UP
Infuse your rooms with bright summer color.
96 SHOPPING GUIDE
Where to find the products featured in
this issue.
48 62 12
72 78 in every issue
6 ALWAYS
8 ONLINE EXTRAS
10 VINTAGE
96 COMING NEXT MONTH
98 BLOOMS
Cover photo by Living4Media
ROMANTIC HOMES (ISSN 1086-4083) Volume 30, Number 6 is published

monthly 12 times a year by Engaged Media, Inc., 17890 Sky Park Circle,
Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92614. Periodical postage paid at Irvine, CA,
and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: send address changes
to Romantic Homes c/o VSI, Inc. 905 Kent Street, Liberty, MO 64068.
© 2017 by Engaged Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of
any material from this issue in whole or in part is strictly prohibited.
GST #855050365RT001 Canada Post: Publications Mail Agreement
#40612608. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: PITNEY
BOWES, INC. P.O. Box 25542 London, ON N6C 6B2.
4 ROMANTIC HOMES • romantichomes.com

Editorial Romantic
JUNE 2017 • Vol. 30, Issue 06
HOMES
EDITORIAL
Editorial Director: Jickie Torres
Editor: Staci Dumoski
Managing Editor: Anne Brink
Contributing Editors: Kristin Dowding, Jolene Nolte, Victoria Van Vlear
Editorial Interns: Stephanie Agnes-Crockett, Jade Boren, Carly Evans, Tori Youngbauer
DESIGN
Senior Art Director: Elena Oh
Design Director: Gabby Oh
CONTRIBUTORS
Lidy Baars, Jo-Anne Coletti, Anneke Gambon, Renée Green, David Giles, Bret Gum, Chantal
Hintze, Jaimee Itagaki, Gay Van Beek, Karen Wilhelmson
ADVERTISING
THE THRILL
Terry Rollman - Publisher, [email protected]
Gabe Frimmel - Ad Sales Director - [email protected] • (714) 200-1930
Donna Silva Norris - Senior Account Executive • (714) 200-1933
Becky Maas - Account Executive • (714) 200-1959
Sherrie Norris - Account Executive • (704) 421-1517
John Cabral - Advertising Design
of the HUNT
Eric Gomez - Advertising Traffic Coordinator
Gennifer Merriday - Advertising Traffic Coordinator
MARKETING
Elise Portale: Content Marketing Manager
Michael Chadwick: Digital Marketing & Media Coordinator
Brooke Sanders: Content Marketing Specialist
Eric Surber: Content Marketing Specialist
Andrew Dunbar: Videographer
OPERATIONS
When I go to a flea market or

Robert Short: IT Manager
Devender Hasija: Newsstand & Circulation Analyst
Shailesh Khandelwal: Subscriptions Manager
antiques shop, Melinda Magde: Project Coordinator

Alex Mendoza: Administrative Assistant
Victoria Van Vlear: Intern Program Manager
I carry a mental list of the things for which I’m actively hunting (purple EDITORIAL, PRODUCTION & SALES OFFICE
17890 Sky Park Circle, Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92614
transferware, vintage bling, anything with unicorns etc.). My list helps (714) 939-9991, Fax (800) 249-7761
www.romantichomes.com
me stay focused and not get distracted by… Oh, look at that teapot, is www.facebook.com/romantichomesmagazine
www.facebook.com/eembybeckett
it Limoges? Plus, it helps me save money, because it’s easier to resist
ROMANTIC HOMES (ISSN 1086-4083) Volume 30, Number 6 is published monthly 12 times
temptation … Now how did these doilies get in my hand? a year by Engaged Media, Inc., 17890 Sky Park Circle, Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92614. Periodical
postage paid at Irvine, CA, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: send address
changes to Romantic Homes c/o Engaged Media , Inc. VSI, Inc., 905 Kent Street, Liberty, MO
In all seriousness, it’s almost impossible to keep to a list when shopping 64068. © 2017 by Engaged Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any material
from this issue in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. GST #855050365RT001 Canada Post:
at a flea market. From one visit to the next, you never know what you’re Publications Mail Agreement #40612608 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: PITNEY
BOWES, INC. P.O. Box 25542. London, ON N6C 6B2.
going to find. It’s the anticipation of the unexpected that makes vintage CUSTOMER SERVICE
shopping such a thrill. There’s also knowing that when you do find Engaged Media, Inc.
17890 Sky Park Circle, Suite 250
unexpected treasure, you’ll have to decide right away whether it’s worth the Irvine, CA 92614
purchase price. What’s here today may be gone in an hour. Flea markets do SUBSCRIPTIONS, ADDRESS CHANGES,
Renewals, Missing or Damaged Copies
not abide indecision! (800) 764-6278
(239) 653-0225 Foreign Inquiries
[email protected]
The homeowners and collectors featured herein know well the thrill [email protected]
of making lightning fast decisions, and have brought home many vintage BACK ISSUES
www.engagedmediamags.com
trophies to display. Fair warning: you’ll probably have a few new “must BOOKS AND REPRINTS
haves” to add to your shopping list by the time you’re done with this (800) 764-6278, Foreign (239) 653-0225
issue! But don’t worry: You’ll also find advice for keeping your collections Letters to the Editor, New Products or to Contribute a Story or Photo
[email protected]
organized and neatly on display in your home. SUBSCRIPTION RATES

$21.95/1 year, $34.95/2 years. Foreign $51.95/1 year and $94.95/2 years payable in US funds.
So what vintage treasures are on your flea-market shopping list? What Single copy price is $6.99. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for new subscriptions to begin.
unexpected finds would you snap up without hesitation? Let me know on

Twitter at @always_rh. Until next month, I’ll be the one picking through that
bin of vintage needlepoints. Happy fleaing! ENGAGED MEDIA, INC.
Mike Savino: CEO
Nathaniel Phillips: Human Resources
Philip Trinkle: Newsstand Sales Director
Always, Jickie Torres: Director of Content
Jason Mulroney: Director of Content
Staci Dumoski, Editor Sabra Morris: Director of Content Marketing
Bob Hulsy: Director of Business Development
Pinaki Bhattacharya: Vertical Manager
This magazine is purchased by the buyer with the understanding that information presented
is from various sources from which there can be no warranty or responsibility by Engaged
Media as to the legality, completeness or technical accuracy.
GST #855050365RT001
Canada Post: Publications Mail Agreement #40612608
Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to:
PITNEY BOWES, INC.
P.O. Box 25542
London, ON N6C 6B2

Online Extras
WONDERFUL World
Look for these and even more exclusive decorating ideas on our website.
PHOTO BY JAIMEE ITAGAKI

PHOTO BY BRET GUM
DECORATE DIY
How to pick the perfect sofa. Get organized for summer gardening.
COLLECT ENTERTAIN
Find, decorate and share vintage jewelry. Celebrate National Rose Month!
}
} CONNECT WITH US
For daily photos of inspiring décor, be sure to
follow us on Facebook and Instagram:
www.romantichomes.com/extras
facebook.com/romantichomesmagazine
Visit romantichomes.com to subscribe to our
instagram.com/romantichomes weekly newsletter and get more original content
delivered right to your inbox!
pinterest.com/romantich

Ga r d e n !
Vintage
WE’RE IN
THE
30
CELEBRATING
Spend the long and lazy days of June
years
relaxing in the garden, and enjoy this
look back at a classic issue of
Romantic Homes.
Some things never

change. June, for instance, is
the best time for roses. Just look
at all the beautiful roses offered
up in the June 2000 issue of
Romantic Homes. From rose-
�illed homes to cottage gardens
�illed with roses, this issue is
full of beautiful ideas for indoors
and out.
oms
ke a series of ro
“My garden is li
}
nd
seating areas a
{
“We set a pair of tea roses, each ringed with ivy topi-
with different
to entertain aries, at the gazebo’s entrance and lined the walkway
vistas. We love with several pots of miniature rosebushes.”
l as in.”
outside as wel
“Novice decorative pa
inters can begin on
inexpensive, replacea
ble pieces like plain
boxes, flowerpots, wo
oden charger plates or
small wall shelves. Wi
th a little confidence,
they can move on to lar
ger pieces like gar-
den benches, dressers
or tables.”

Browsing
Beautiful
GREEN
Recycled, handmade, organic,
sustainable or biodegradable—
Is
these products are both stylish
and ecofriendly.
Recycled glass vases, $19

per set. (800) 247-6799 or
vivaterra.com.

1
1. Sustainable wood cake stand, $199.

(800) 575-8918 or sarahsstands.com.
5
2. Reusable, biodegradable dishcloth, $6.95.

Visit trendytripper.com.
3. Compost keeper, $26.95.

(888) 451-6752 or eartheasy.com.
4. Natural bath salts, $20.

Visit nutmegandsage.co.uk.
5. Natural lavender relaxation gift set, $40.

Visit theaustraliannaturalsoapcompany.com.au.
6. Handmade paper boxes, $28 per set.

Visit iansnow.com.
JUNE 2017 13
Browsing
7 8
9 10

11
12
13
15
7. Recycled cotton throw, $165. Visit in2green.com.
8. Organic duvet and sham, $129 and up.

Visit potterybarn.com.
9. Soy candles, $39 each. (800) 247.6799 or vivaterra.com.

14
10. Recycled glass soap dispensers and stand, $34.50.

(888) 991-7245 or rail19.com.
11. Reclaimed wood sign, $44. Visit sweetheartdarling.co.uk.
12. Recycled cotton rug, $295 and up. (866) 535-4144

or bambeco.com.
13. Red floral pillow, $35. (732) 940-7487 or

sustainablethreads.com.
14. Organic lavender sachet, $15.

Visit nutmegandsage.co.uk.
15. Salvaged tin mirror, $265. (866) 535-4144

or bambeco.com.
JUNE 2017 15
Browsing
sunshiny
Day
Make any morning cheery with
these vintage-inspired items in a
bright palette of colors.
PHOTO BY BRET GUM
BISTRO CHAIRS,
$470 for 2. Visit gilt.com.
CUP AND SAUCER,

$5.49. Visit englishteastore.com.
CITRUS BLOSSOM PILLOW, $96.
Visit shopsocietysocial.com.
PHOTO BY JAIME ITAGAKI

TEAPOT, VINTAGE STYLE CANISTERS, VINTAGE STYLE TABLECLOTH,
$88.89. Visit jet.com. $14.99. Visit everythingkitchens.com. $35. Visit retroplanet.com.
PHOTO BY LIVING4MEDIA
CERAMIC PITCHER,
$41.98/$69.95. Visit pier1.com.
FreUpshen
VALANCE FABRIC, “CALL ME HONEY”
BY P KAUFMANN,
$17.99/yard. Visit decorativefabricsdirect.com.
Add a few vibrant accessories to bring a fresh,

summery feel to any room.
AREA RUG,
$48 and up. Visit dashandalbert.annieselke.com.
OCCASIONAL TABLE, PINK THROW BLANKET, THROW PILLOW, $39.

$517. Visit kathykuo.com. $34.99. Visit hm.com. Visit kessinhouse.com.
JUNE 2017 17
Browsing
} Pampered Pets
}
Vintage Pooch
Your pets may not love fleas, but here’s something
that will make them big fans of flea-market style. The
“Kitsch Bitch” dog bed is handmade with vintage linens,
so each bed is unique. It’s the perfect complement to
your shabby, cottage or granny-chic style home décor.
“We do not produce your average bed or home,” says

Dusty Beert, owner of Fancy Bitch Beds. “Our dog
beds and homes are made to order, and we welcome
collaboration with clients on the design and features of
the product they are purchasing.” The company also
creates pet accessories and toys using the same combi-
nation of materials, as well as the option to have them
custom crafted. “By paying attention to details, we
ensure that pets and their owners alike will be pleased Save 10% on your order when you
mention Romantic Homes.
with an environmentally responsible, luxurious prod-
uct.” Visit fancybitchbeds.com for more information.
} Artisan
}
Wordly Beauty
Two years ago, Cecelia Leatherman quit
her bank job and headed to Florence,
Italy. “I wasn’t sure what I was going
to do there for three months without an
agenda, but I ended up being inspired
by the city,” she says, discussing how
the trip inspired her artwork. “It really
began as a way to channel the happiness
I found in exploring and living with the
beauty that Florence has to offer.”
The hand-lettered artwork that Cecelia

sells now from her Etsy shop, To Florence
with Love, combines that happiness with
an appreciation of classic literature. “Wise
words are important to every culture.
They can uplift spirits, comfort the griev-
ing and inspire creativity, contemplation
and spirituality.”
Cecelia’s artwork can be purchased for

download at toflorencewithlove.etsy.com,
and will soon be available as art prints,
mugs and more. She’s happy to take
orders for custom work, and hopes that
her artwork will serve as a daily reminder
to embrace life with a positive spirit.

} Pages
}
Keep It Simple
Redecorating doesn’t need to mean
a top-to-bottom makeover. In fact,
sometimes all you need is a small
change to refresh and reinvigorate
your interior style. In her newest
book, Melissa Michaels of The In-
spired Room blog, provides 50 bite-
sized nuggets of advice for simple
changes you can make to your décor.
With practical recommendations that

range from the general (Chapter 1:
Design Your Life First) to the very
specific (Chapter 41: Layer Your
Linens), this advice is golden, no
matter what your favorite style is.
With handy checklists and beautiful
photos of Melissa’s own home, you’ll
find you return to this inspirational
little guide again and again.
Simple Decorating: 50 Ways to

Inspire Your Home by Melissa
Michaels, published by Harvest
House Publishers, © 2017;
harvesthousepublishers.com.
JUNE 2017 19
Browsing }
Well Furnished }
What’s Old Is New
If you’re hoping to reduce your environmental impact but
can’t find vintage furnishings that meet your style or needs,
then new pieces constructed from reclaimed wood might be
the perfect solution for your home.
Reclaimed wood is simply wood that has been salvaged from

old buildings and repurposed into floors, paneling, cabinets,
furniture, art and more. Not only does this creative reuse
reduce the need to cut down forests, but the vintage
materials provide a sense of authentic age that just can’t be
replicated via faux finishes.

COLONIAL RECLAIMED CARVED COFFEE TABLE.
Visit sweetpeaandwillow.com.

RECLAIMED WOOD
SAWHORSE DESK. (888) 850-
3348 or woodwaves.com.
CHATEAUNEUF ARMOIRE. Visit

frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk. 
 VINTAGE FIR
GUSTAVIAN
BED BY
VIVATERRA.
(800) 247.6799
TALL WOOD DRESSER. or vivaterra.com.
(331) 442 -4830 or wwmake.com.

} Make It
}
A Rose Without
Thorns
“Once you start to think of flowers as
basic shapes,” says Livia Cetti, “you
can use that knowledge to build bigger,
better arrangements.” That’s good
advice whether you’re arranging real
flowers or, like Livia, creating stunning
arrangements of paper.
Don’t be fooled by the startling realism

of the gorgeous Eden Rose (pictured
here)—it’s actually made from nothing
more than tissue paper, floral tape and
wire. In her new book, The Exquisite
Book of Paper Flower Transformations:
Playing with Size, Shape, and Color
to Create Spectacular Paper Arrange-
ments, Livia provides step-by-step
directions for creating 26 different
blooms, including favorites like hydran-
geas, honeysuckles and lilies of the
valley. In the second half of the book,
she shows how to use these paper
blossoms in arrangements from the
simple to the sublime.
Find illustrated instructions for

making the Eden Rose on
romantichomes.com/extras.
The Exquisite Book of Paper Flower Trans-
formations: Playing with Size, Shape, and
Color to Create Spectacular Paper Arrange-
ments, by Livia Cetti, photography by Kate
Mathis, published by Abrams, © 2017;
abramsbooks.com.
JUNE 2017 21
NotoEnd
Passion
See how this couple restored their
home’s authentic charm by peeling back
the layers of time.
By Chantal Hintze • Photography by Anneke Gambon

Styling by Heike Lind • Produced by Features & More
“It all began with our first

joint vacation in France,” says
Heike Lind. During that holiday, she
not only fell in love with her then-boy-
friend and now-husband, Otmar, but
also with quaint French houses imbued
with nostalgic charm. “Seeing all those
intricate chandeliers, the elegant furni-
ture and vintage tableware, my love for
antiques started right there and then,”
she says. During their stay, the couple
also discovered the joys of rummaging
through brocante stores and strolling
through flea markets, always hoping to
uncover a unique piece that time had
forgotten.
Fabulous Farmhouse
What was set in motion by the trip to
France continued to gather momentum

“WE HAVE A NUMBER OF OIL
PORTRAITS from the late 19th century,”
says Heike. “Most of them are unsigned,
but that doesn’t make them any
less special.”
JUNE 2017 23
until the pair found themselves married and the proud Terrific Team
owners of an ever-expanding antiques collection. “At But together they took the plunge and began renovating
that point, we decided to buy a house, and while we were the 3,200-square-foot house. “We are a great team and
not fixed in terms of location, we knew we wanted some- very aware of the skills we each bring to the table. Otmar
thing old with a big garden, a house that would provide has always been good at, and responsible for, the big jobs,
the right kind of canvas for us to actualize our ideas,” while the smaller, more detail-orientated tasks are my
remembers Heike. forte,” explains Heike. But while they each have their areas
They eventually purchased a 115-year-old farmhouse of expertise, they are united by a common denominator.
in a small town in the Lower Rhine area, which came with “We are both drawn to the old, to that sense of history and
not only an attached barn that had already been converted the memories that are attached to something that has had
into a shop but also an outbuilding that had formerly been one, or several, past lives. Because of that, we spent a lot
used as a pigsty. of time peeling back some of the more recent layers that
“When we first went to view it, I felt as though this place had accumulated in the house, with the aim of restoring its
had been made for us,” says Otmar Lind and adds, “Even on authentic charm,” says Heike.
that day, I could imagine how it might look once we The lovingly repointed brick wall that now gives the
had renovated it.” While Heike was not deterred by the master bedroom its wow factor is only one example of the
decrepit state of the house, she did have trouble grasping many original features they managed to uncover and
the full scale of Otmar’s vision initially. “He’s a country lad restore in the process. “We also exposed the wooden
as well as a skilled craftsman, so while he could immedi- beams and repaired the old fireplace, which had been
ately see how the farmhouse, which hadn’t been renovated partially torn down,” says Otmar.
in decades, could be brought back to life, I needed some In keeping with their repair-and-restore philosophy,
time to catch up with his ideas,” she says. they shied away from modern building materials as much

HIS AND HERS: Heike has created two
cozy corners in the bedroom, one in a
feminine, French style and the other with a
more masculine, British touch.
JUNE 2017 25
“Seeing all these intricate
chandeliers, the elegant
furniture and vintage table-
ware, my love for antiques started
right there and then.”
OVER THE YEARS, Heike has

amassed two display cases full of
antique soup tureens and kitchen-
ware. She’s particularly fond of her
Petrus Regout tureen.

THE DINING ROOM IS FULL of dainty
details, from the scalloped hutch
shelves to the cane-back chairs and
chandelier, that give the room a light,
airy feel.
JUNE 2017 27
as possible, choosing instead to source
secondhand materials. “[Besides]
going to a lot of flea markets in France,
Belgium and the Netherlands, we were
always keeping an ear out, in case we
heard about someone in the local area
who was getting rid of materials,” says
Otmar, whose favorite find was the old
timber floorboards that now grace the
living and dining room. “They came from
the community center in my hometown,”
he says. But while some things had to
be carted in from further afield, the pair
also discovered a few usable items in
the house itself. “We found some old
windows in the attic and promptly gave
them a new home,” says Heike.
Moving Ahead
Thus far the renovation has taken the
pair three years, and while they tackled
most of the rooms together, there are
also spaces that are clearly his or hers.
“Otmar is the cook in the house and had
complete free rein when it came to the
design and décor of the kitchen,” says
Heike, who herself has an affinity for
cozy corners. “I love antique chairs and
almost everywhere you go in the house,
you’ll find an atmospheric little corner
and a place to sit,” she says.
With most of the house now renovated
to their liking, the pair has begun to turn
their attention to the outbuildings. Otmar
has already converted the former pigsty
into a shop where he now sells wine from
“But as every collector knows,

his own vineyard, while the old shop is
now a showroom where Heike stores
some of her antiques before selling them
via her online shop. “When we moved there is no end to a passion once it
here, we never imagined that our collec-
tion of vintage finds would eventually
has gotten a good grip on you.”
expand to a point where even 3200
square feet was no longer sufficient to
house it. But, as every collector knows, THE KITCHEN IS OTMAR’S REALM and was designed according
to his wishes. Here modern units are combined with industrial
there is no end to a passion once it has
lamps and vintage finds. Despite spanning several centuries, the
gotten a good grip on you.” different styles and materials work together harmoniously.

HEIKE EXPLAINS, “Among
other things, I collect antique
chairs. I am simply drawn to
their intricate details
and imperfections.”
JUNE 2017 29
TO GIVE THE HOUSE AN
AUTHENTICALLY AGED
FEELING, Heike and Otmar
did not resort to modern
building materials but
instead sourced second-
hand materials wherever
they could. In this way, the
timber floorboards in the
hallway, which originated
from the community center
in Otmar’s hometown,
were rescued from demoli-
tion, while the window was
one of several they discov-
ered in the house’s attic.
“…almost every-
where you go in the
house, you’ll find
an atmospheric
little corner and a
place to sit.”

“I LOVE THIS SPACE BECAUSE IT’S SO FEMININE,”
says Heike about the guest room. “The décor really
revolves around the gorgeous antique bed with its
upholstered headboard and footboard. To tie every-
thing together, I used lots of light pink accessories, like
the vintage toe shoes as well as pillows and throws,
which I made from old fabrics. The result is a very
romantic space with quite a French feel to it.”
JUNE 2017 33
DIY:
Repointing
Brick
When you live in an older house, at
some point you will probably want
to have your brickwork refurbished.
Ensuring the mortar between bricks is
in good condition has structural as well
as aesthetic benefits, since mortar that
has degraded over time can lead to leaks
and dampness in your home.
1. Repointing is the process of repairing

or replacing old mortar. It can be time
consuming, but experienced DIYers
can attempt it on their own. Here’s the
basic process.
2. Remove loose and crumbling mortar

with a chisel and wire brush. Wet the
surface down and let it dry overnight.
3. Mix new mortar so that it is fairly

stiff, almost like meringue. Only mix
small amounts at a time because it
dries quickly.
4. Use a trowel to push the mortar in

between bricks. Different shaped trowels
are available, depending on the width
of the gaps between bricks. Use the flat
edge of the trowel to even off any excess,
and scrape the mortar from the face of
the bricks.
5. After about an hour, you can use a wire

brush to clean off any remaining excess
mortar from the bricks.
[TOP] ENGLISH ANTIQUES DOMINATE in the

bedroom, where their industrial style ties in
with the exposed brick wall.
[BOTTOM] WHILE REMOVING LAYERS OF

WOOD PANELING and plasterwork that had
been added to the house over the course of its
115-year history, Otmar and Heike discovered
this beautiful brick wall, which they repointed
to give the master bedroom a real wow factor.

OTMAR CONVERTED THE BARN that
had previously served as a painter’s
shop into Heike’s showroom, where
she now stores her many vintage finds
before selling them via her website,
brocante-charmante.de.
JUNE 2017 35
LIVING
Lovely
Antique furniture and vintage charm fill
this shabby and elegant home.
By Tori Youngbauer
Photography by Jo-Anne Coletti
THE GLASS PARTITION BEHIND THIS 1920s

loveseat was an addition Donna made to the
room. “Though the divider isn’t old, I refinished
it to match the overall 1920s look I wanted this
space to have.”

THIS WHITE DRESSER was purchased from a local
auction and features a glass tabletop Donna added later.
She combines multiple chandeliers from the same era into
a unique wall decoration, which is paired with a wall
figure from the exterior of an old Boston building.
JUNE 2017 37
L iving among
antiques day to day might seem
like a daunting task, but for
homeowner Donna Fentiman,
it is a way of life.
Her 1970s home in Boston looks more like
a 1920s haven filled with charming vintage
furniture and antiques. Taking style inspira-
tion from her mother, Janet Crandell, Donna
has curated a historic look in a creative and
functional way.
UNIQUE VISION
Over the years, Donna has renovated her
raised ranch home and filled it with antiques
that give her pleasant memories of her child-
hood. “My mother loved antiques,” Donna
says. “She collected mostly jewelry and china,
and taught me much of what I know, including
how to refinish old furniture.”
With inspiration from her mother, Donna
began collecting vintage pieces of her own
from an era she loved. “I absolutely love the
1920s, and I wanted to create that feeling
throughout my house,” Donna says. “Your
home is special, and mine became a haven
from reality. I love living in this house and
using all of my collectibles on a regular basis.”
LOCAL FAVORITES
As Donna has built her collection over
the years, she has met some wonderful
women who help generate décor ideas and
sell antiques of their own. “I refinish much
of the furniture I find. My friends who own
vintage shops in the area have taught me
so much about painting furniture and living
with antiques.”
DONNA’S BEDROOM IS COVERED IN

VINTAGE-STYLE WALLPAPER in pale blue and
gold. She ties in other blue and gold accessories,
as well as a vintage chaise in a bold purple
she found at a gallery auction. Her mixing
of consignment garden chairs and authentic
furniture from the 1920s turns her bedroom into
a cozy parlor.
JUNE 2017 39
THIS PURPLE LOVESEAT FROM THE EARLY
20TH CENTURY is a wow piece that Donna is
thrilled to have in her home. She drove with her
daughter to an estate sale in north Boston to
bring home this one-of-a-kind piece.

“If you start with a
concept or vision
and put in the time
to bring it to life,
you will enjoy
living in your
home so
much more.”
Donna has a keen eye for hunting and

bargaining for one-of-a-kind pieces. She
combines antique items with newer vin-
tage to create an eclectic blend of styles.
“A lamp base from the 1960s can easily be
repainted and given vintage lace shades to
reproduce a 1920s look,” Donna explains.
“A little bit of creativity goes a long way.”
TIMELESS BALANCE
Donna’s home is full of character with-
out too much clutter. “It never hurts to
get rid of things you don’t love anymore,”
she says. “You can easily have a ‘hoarder’s
house’ when decorating with antiques.
You have to find a balance and give up
things to others who will enjoy them even
more.” Donna’s home seems have the
balance she speaks of, and she is thrilled
with the result.
“I like the fact that I can enjoy decorat-
ing and shopping,” she says. “If you start
with a concept or vision and put in the
time to bring it to life, you will enjoy
living in your home so much more.” With
patience and great energy, Donna has
turned her home into an ode to a style she
loves each and every day.
THIS 1920S SCREEN was hand painted and is

in wonderful condition despite some wear and
tear. Donna picked it up at a consignment shop
and makes sure to keep it out of direct sunlight
to make the colors last even longer.
JUNE 2017 41
Antique Living FRAGILITY IN MIND. Keeping fragile items like vintage china
and antique glass out of reach of animals or small children is a must.
Anything breakable should stay in a secure area when not in use.
How to keep up with vintage furniture
CLEANLINESS IS KEY. When asked about keeping her antiques
DONNA’S HOME IS FILLED WITH VINTAGE GEMS SHE clean, Donna says that it is easier than one might think. “I dust as often
HAS HAND SELECTED. SO HOW DOES SHE KEEP as I can, and I’m careful to vacuum slowly around and underneath
EVERYTHING CLEAN AND TIDY WITHOUT DAMAGING furniture.” Cleaning delicately and frequently helps to keep her antiques
HISTORIC PIECES? HERE ARE SOME OF HER PERSONAL in top shape.
TIPS FOR ANTIQUE UPKEEP.
A GENTLE TOUCH. Donna has trained herself to live among
DONNA FOUND THESE BLUE-AND-GOLD LOVESEATS delicate items, and treats everything she owns with care. “It’s not much
and matching table on Craigslist for under $250. She different from living with items from big box stores. I keep certain pieces
added decorations from around her house to match the
color scheme, as well as pillows she updated herself. She away from sunlight to keep them from wearing out, and I take my time
is a firm believer that anything can be customizable to care for everything.” With careful attention to detail, your pieces will
with a little DIY magic. continue to shine.

THIS VANITY was purchased from a
consignment store and repainted white.
Donna married the vanity with a frame
from a different table to create this
unique piece of furniture.
Taking style inspiration from her
mother, Janet Crandell, Donna has
curated a historic look in a creative
and functional way.
THIS BEDROOM BELONGED TO

DONNA’S DAUGHTER when she
was a child, and has been updated
and added to since she has moved
out. Donna added vintage shutters as
decoration and combined them with
a vintage nightgown to achieve the
shabby style she wanted.
JUNE 2017 45
Shop Till
You Drop
Tips on flea market and antiques shopping
INTERESTED IN STARTING A VINTAGE COLLECTION OF
YOUR OWN, BUT UNSURE OF WHERE TO START? WE’VE
COMPILED ADVICE TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR DREAM
DÉCOR STYLE FROM DONNA, WHO HAS BECOME AN
ANTIQUES SHOPPING PRO OVER THE YEARS.
RESEARCH. Doing research before buying antiques is

crucial. “If you purchase something without seeing it first, it’s
not always easy to get rid of it if it ends up being different
than you expected,” Donna explains. “If you’re shopping
online, it’s important to see the item in person, as photos may
not fully represent what you are buying.”
HISTORY. Donna recommends looking into the history of

any antiques you are thinking about buying. “Discovering
the origin and worth of antique furniture is so important,”
she says. “Not only will this save you from paying too
much for something, but it will help down the line with
upkeep and refinishing.”
MINDFULNESS. Being thoughtful about large antique

purchases is vital when beginning a collection. Thinking
ahead about how each piece will be used in your home will
help you determine if it is something you really want to invest
in. “You have to do your homework in these situations,”
Donna says.
1. DONNA AND HER HUSBAND ADDED THE GAS

FIREPLACE to their home using a vintage mantelpiece.
The beveled mirror has an authentically vintage look, and
distressed wood adds a rustic feel. A vintage painting sits
over the opening during the warmer months.
2. CREATIVITY AND DESIGN come into play with each

piece Donna brings into her home. She found this standing
lamp at an auction gallery, and bought strands of vintage
crystal on eBay to decorate the white lampshades and
achieve a shabby look.
3. DONNA BELIEVES IN SHOPPING within your own

home to accessorize a room. This blue purse was taken from
her daughter’s room to match the blue-and-gold décor,
as well as vintage books in the same color scheme. The
gold-and-blue teacup was purchased later to tie the coffee
table together.
[1]
[2] [3]
JUNE 2017 47
“WHEN I DISCOVERED I could
have my own stained glass windows
designed and made, I got the kids to
help me with the colors by coloring
in photocopies of the template.” The
tongue-and-groove wall panels were
inspired by the family’s home-exchange
trip to the Bahamas.

Character
Lessons
Discover how to use color and clever styling to transform a
standard house into a visual treat.
Written and styled by Renée Green/GAP Interiors

Photography by David Giles/GAP Interiors
A fter viewing more than 80 houses in 18 months,

Caryn and Simon Coyle finally found their perfect
family home. Or rather, Caryn found it, made an offer
(which was immediately accepted) and then called
her husband, who was at work. “When I told him I’d
just bought a house, he said, ‘Well, I’d better see it
then!’ Three weeks later, we moved in.”
The reason for Caryn’s quick action was that she
had, at long last, found a house that satisfied almost
her entire checklist: four bedrooms, two reception
rooms (including an open-plan living space), a large
en suite bathroom and a garden-backing master bed-
room, all in good, livable condition.
“I knew I would have to work hard

to add some character.”
“I was also looking for some interesting original
features, but this was my compromise: Besides the
closed fireplaces and leadlight windows at the front
of the house, I knew I would have to work hard to
add some character,” says Caryn. And over the past 12
years, this has been her mission.
JUNE 2017 49
“My South African
heritage means that I
love color, and it’s
become a bit of a
theme for me.”

CARYN RECOVERED AN OLD SOFA IN BLUE-AND-CREAM
striped fabric and bought new cushions from Laura Ashley
and Etsy. “I looked for a coffee table for such a long time
and was thrilled to find a shop online that could make exactly
what I wanted. It was designed via email and photos and has
worked out just right.” The finished piece was created from
antique wood and a hand-painted base, with a slatted shelf
to keep Caryn’s collection of photo books.
JUNE 2017 51
“I LOVE THE CONCEPT OF AN ENGLISH
WORKING FIREPLACE and installed this soon
after we moved in.” The traditional repro-
duction tiles work well alongside the Afghan
prayer mat, bought in South Africa. “My
South African heritage means that I love color,
and it’s become a bit of a theme for me.”
Caryn’s collections have become varied and
many—starting with her very first, the African
baskets, followed by the African male figures.

The Coyles inherited new electrical wiring and brand direction with my choice of kitchen. I fell in love with the
new laminated floorboards. And while there was no panic simple lines of the Shaker style and was passionate about
to redecorate the freshly painted house, the en suite bath- incorporating it in my house,” she says.
room was in extremely bad condition and required an
urgent makeover. Inspired by an ad in a bathroom maga-
Take Two
zine, Caryn set about reproducing the ad, opting for color-
Sensibly the Coyles then decided to sit back and enjoy
ful tongue-and-groove walls and a roll-top bath.
their young family without feeling precious about their
This project was swiftly followed by a kitchen transfor-
home, resuming its renovation once the twins got older.
mation that marked the starting point for Caryn’s signa-
Caryn says: “Until then, the house was really just a large
ture interior style. The previous kitchen had been small
playroom. The twins just played and played and drove
with white laminate units and a gray Formica work sur-
their little cars around the house. By then, the floors were
face. Caryn took a chance on a fledgling kitchen company
badly scratched, looked terrible and needed repair.”
and says it was one her best decisions.
Caryn swung back into action; she sanded down and
“My style has changed and evolved over the years, but
revarnished the laminated floors. Then she worked on cre-
I think it all started to take shape and move in a positive
ating individual bedrooms for the twins (who had shared
ONCE THE CHILDREN’S TOYS LEFT THE LIVING ROOM, Caryn turned the
unused space into a computer area, closing off one of the doors to the living
area. “I wanted to add a modern element to the room. The glass and chrome
is a welcome addition, instead of opting for a traditional wooden desk. It’s the
perfect location. I like having my computer near the kitchen, so I can cook and
surf at the same time, and the kids can sit next to me doing their homework.”
JUNE 2017 53
“I BOUGHT THE SIDEBOARD FROM A
LOCAL STORE, and the owner showed me
photos of a kitchen in France he’d just made
and said he would make a bespoke kitchen
for me. We took a chance, and it was one of
my best decisions.” The duck-egg-blue paint is
still in excellent condition several years later.
The cherry wood worktop just needs oiling
once a year.

“I NEVER WANTED A FORMAL DINING ROOM,
as it often becomes the least-used room in the
house,” says Caryn. “We use our table for all
meals, and when we have people over, I just add
a tablecloth, some pretty placemats and crockery.”
Caryn found the sideboard in a local store special-
izing in recycled furniture, and scattered around
are the “bits and pieces” she loves finding on
eBay, Etsy and vacations abroad. The mirrors she
collected over a period of time, from South Africa,
France, John Lewis and online.
JUNE 2017 55
up to now). “I promised my daughter
[Erin] that she could decorate her own
room, and I wouldn’t add anything she
didn’t like. Daniel had absolutely no
interest in his new room, so once again
I enlisted Erin’s help, and together we
created his coastal-themed room,”
says Caryn.
By the time she came to redecorat-
ing the master bedroom, Caryn’s love
affair with painted wood had come into
full bloom. Although a lover of color,
she found herself continually drawn to
mainly white bedrooms in magazines and
online blogs, and even started a Pinter-
est board along this theme. “When my
artist friend gave me a pair of paintings
in beautiful frames, I referred back to my
Pinterest bedroom board. I realized that
my bedroom needed to be whiter, so that
this artwork could really stand out.”
“I never wanted
a formal dining
room, as it often
becomes the least
used room in
the house.”
Caryn credits the room’s success to
her discovery of Annie Sloan chalk paint
because she relished the task of white-
washing the shutters, bedside cabinets
and bedroom cupboards. She then
turned her newfound skill to other parts
of the house, starting with the dining
area. “I felt that too much color had
crept into this room too, and it needed
‘whitening.’ So when I couldn’t find new
dining chairs (my existing natural wood
chairs were supposed to be temporary),
I decided to paint them white and lightly
distress them. I then painted the table
CARYN LOVES MANY ENGLISH STYLES,

including displaying plates on the wall. “The
enamel jugs were collected slowly over the
years from various shops, while the plates on
the wall were bought over a three-month period,
as part of a little eBay obsession.”
MAY 2017 57
legs to match,” Caryn says.
Despite making a clear reference to her
native South Africa in the more formal
living room, Caryn has otherwise adopted
a very English style with her painted
furniture, Shaker kitchen, stained glass
windows, fireplaces and roll-top bath.
Caryn’s decoration and style have not
only won the approval of her family
and friends but also that of guests, as
the house is frequently used for holiday
home exchange. And these travels have,
in turn, influenced the home décor:
“...home exchanges have definitely
inspired some of my purchases—from
the beautifully painted clapboard
houses in New England, to the delicious
ice-cream colors of wooden houses in
Hopetown, Bahamas. And every time I
visit family in South Africa, I bring back
items from the markets. My lovely Irish
husband has said, ‘Okay, enough now,’
but as you can see, if I like something, I
find it hard to resist!’”

THE PAINTINGS ABOVE THE BED INSPIRED A
Collector’s
NEW, white, peaceful bedroom.
“How lucky am I to be the owner of these two
beautiful paintings? This was unusual for me, as
COrner
I love color and, prior to getting these paintings,
had no real thoughts of changing my bedroom.” Along with the South African
artifacts on display, Caryn has
also made room for more tradi-
tionally English collectibles in her
home, including vintage crockery,
enamel jugs and milk bottles. She
offers these thoughts about her
always-growing collections.
1. “I’ve always thought that items look

better in groups (I’ve never really bought
one of an item). I would always buy at
least two and then spend ages regretting
I hadn’t bought more.”
2. “None of my collections are expensive,

which means they are easy to build up.”
3. “I am quite good at researching and, as

my friends know, I can be quite tena-
cious when looking for something once
I have my heart set on it.” Caryn’s online
research skills have helped her acquire
the more obscure pieces featured around
the house, including the tin tiles around
the bedroom fireplace, vintage apple
crates and crochet throws.
4. Besides helping her source products,

the Internet has also allowed Caryn to
expand her DIY skills, discovering web-
sites offering advice on new paints and
painting techniques, printing French
graphics on fabric and devising window
dressings like the shelves that hold the
milk bottles.
JUNE 2017 59
1. DANIEL’S NEW ROOM was styled
around this favorite “scrap wood”
wallpaper discovered by Caryn. The
wallpaper went on to inspire a full
coastal theme, including a porthole mir-
ror and sea-blue paint. The pine bedside
table was painted by Caryn using Annie
Sloan primer red (base coat) and a
Dulux blue mix.
2. “I WANTED A ROLL-TOP, claw-footed

bath; it seemed so lovely and English to
me. I copied the entire look—paint colors
for the tongue-and-groove paneling, ceil-
ing and bathtub—from a B&Q ad.”
3. ERIN WAS ADAMANT THAT SHE

WASN’T HAVING A “PINK AND TOO
GIRLY” BEDROOM. The blue-and-white
theme (with splashes of pink) succeeds
due to the good choice of paint colors
and fabrics.
[2]
[1]
Caryn’s decoration and

style have not only won the
approval of her family and
friends but also that of guests.

[3]
JUNE 2017 61
Flea Markets
UNDISCOVERED
Seek out these romantic flea-market
venues to find the perfect vintage
touches for your home.
By Kristin Dowding
The
East
Gems
Carnival of Collectables Renninger’s Promotions
|New Jersey| | Pennsylvania & Florida |
Antiques and Art Mall in Sicklerville Adamstown and Kutztown, Pennsylvania;
Open Tuesday–Sunday weekly Melbourne and Mount Dora, Florida
carnivalofcollectables.com Events held throughout the year in all locations
renningers.net
Shoppers are heading over to this show for great deals and prices on
loads of finds from primitive style to Midcentury Modern and eclectic This event caters mainly to antiques and the collectors’ trade. “Most of our
pieces. “We have everything from vintage jewelry to fun costumes vendors are offering merchandise that has just been picked at its origin or is
with faux accessories. Antiques and handmade items make up a lot re-entering the marketplace,” says James Renninger Jr., one of the co-owners of
of what we offer with over 150 vendors at our location,” says Ulana these family-owned flea markets. “Here you are encouraged to ask questions and
Zahajkewycz, show co-owner with Edward Lorelei Jankowski. exchange ideas. It’s a social experience.”
tip “Look deeply in a vendor’s booth. Many

have items in storage or know someone
who may have an item or will seek the
items for you. Ask for help.”
—James Renninger Jr., Renninger’s Promotions

h E MIDWES
t T
Randolph Flea Market Scout Flea Market

|Illinois| |Illinois|
Washington Boulevard in Chicago Kendall County Fairgrounds in Yorkville

May 27–28, June 24–25, July 29–30, August June 11, October 8 and December 10
26–27, September 23–24, October 28–29, scoutfleamarket.com
November 18–19, December 16–17
Not sure what to do with your kids? Bring them along on
randolphstreetmarket.com
your hunt, because this flea market has a scavenger hunt
Entertaining through outdoor and indoor events, this flea market is a must-see. that teaches kids to scout for items at the market while
“The market offers styles from every era, Victorian to Midcentury Modern to Cot- you do too. “It’s not a big market, but it’s just enough.
tage Chic—antiques, vintage, furniture, decorative objects, art, ephemera, vinyl, It’s large enough to find many good buys, yet small
designer and costume jewelry/fashion for men and women,” says Laura Radtke, enough to breeze in, spend a few hours, eat, shop
marketing manager for producer and owner Sally Schwartz. “Randolph Street and head home without being exhausted,” says Stacey
Market vendors truly curate their merchandise to bring you the best finds and Olson, promoter of Scout Flea Market. “Vendors bring a
offer you the highest quality picks for your treasure hunting! Our dealers traverse wide variety of merchandise: furniture, salvage, vintage,
the Midwest and the U.S. to bring the most eclectic and exciting collections.” and antiques with a smattering of handmade.”
Three French Hens

|Illinois|
Morris
2nd Saturday May through October.
Holiday market: November 10 and 11
3frenchhensmarket.blogspot.com
A romantic scavenging experience awaits at the Three French Hens
market. “We sell a mixture of handcrafted vintage and antique
items,” says Traci Tessone, market owner. While you shop through
their unique selection of romantic décor, you can enjoy fresh produce
options as well. “Some popular items are our jewelry made out of
vintage repurposed items, our handmade candles and our local
honey. We like to keep everything affordable.”
JUNE 2017 63
Flea Markets
Rustique Flea & Vintage Little Red Truck

Marketplace |Montana|
|Iowa|
Missoula County Fairgrounds in Missoula and
Warren County Fairgrounds in Indianola Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell
May 20 and 21, July 15 and 16, September 30, December 7 and 8
September 23 and 24 littleredtruckvintagemarket.com
rustiquemarketplace.com
This flea market takes place at a two-story barn and has over 100 regional
Holding events in the spring, summer and fall, this flea market offers an vintage and handmade vendors. “You’ll find every vintage style from fresh
array of vintage collectibles. “Our vendors offer vintage, primitives, upcy- farm finds to industrial, Western to European, Midcentury to Primi-
cled, junk, industrial and barn salvage, rusty treasures and one-of-a-kind tive—even “Man-Tiques,” such as taxidermy, vintage fishing creels and
finds from barn doors, signs and unique furniture to glassware, tins and petroliana,” says Janie Scheben, show owner. “Plus, we have some pretty
memorabilia,” says Kathy Howard, show co-owner with Judy Card. “We also incredible handmade artisans. You’ll find handcrafted vintage-inspired
have local artisans. We strive to achieve a family-like atmosphere with our jewelry, handmade soaps, herbals and oils, homegrown honey and candles
vendors and shoppers!” and handspun yarn.”
tip “Bring a good buddy and have an

exit plan, including a vehicle to put
your ‘haul’ in and someone with
some muscles to help you load it.”
—Janie Scheben, Little Red Truck

south
The
Vintage Flamingo Round Top Texas

|Mississippi| |Texas|
South Carmine
Romantic Gulf Coast in Gulfport September 25–September 30; spring,
2nd Thursday–Sunday of every month fall and winter shows.
vintageflamingoms.com roundtoptexasantiques.com
If you’re in need of romantic-style furniture, you have to check out this flea
Be sure to book your flight early and prepare to treasure hunt for days at the
market for its amazing assortment. “We have classic romantic style with a flair,
largest show in the US. “We are the show that started it all 50 years ago,”
whimsical and vintage,” says Sharon Ladner, co-owner with Michelle Jacobs.
says Susan Franks, show owner. With over 4,000 vendors, it’s no wonder it
“The store is overflowing with home décor to suit any style and price range. Our
sits on 23 acres of property and spans 12 miles. “We specialize in unique,
market specializes in vintage, recycled and repurposed items. It is extremely
eclectic and unusual items, all antique and vintage. We have everything. Our
rare to leave empty-handed. We specialize in steam punk jewelry, seating for
customers come from all over the world for jewelry, art, furniture, silver and
[anywhere from] two to eight, dressers, entertainment centers, patio furniture
quality smalls. There is something for everyone!”
and all kinds of vintage wall décor.”
tip “Think like a dealer: Get there

early and be ready to dig!”
—Mickey Meulenbeek,
Thieves Market
JUNE 2017 65
Flea Markets w
The est
Thieves Market Driving Miz Daisy
|Arizona| |California|
Big Surf Water Park lot in Tempe Saddleback College in Mission Viejo
1st Saturday of the month from October–April 2nd Sunday every month
(closed January) drivingmizdaisy.com
thievesmarketvintageflea.com
Looking for larger vintage items? Come to Driving Miz Daisy for a big surprise.
“Our trademark is our vintage trailers. We have an entire row of them,” says
Do you enjoy bartering with flea-market vendors? Thieves Market is the perfect
Charlene Goetz, show owner and partners with Shelly Peterson. “There are
place to haggle to your heart’s content until you’ve filled your cart with all kinds
over 200 vendors, [all with] something different to offer. With gourmet food
of treasures. “We are not a vintage show but rather an old-school flea market
trucks and live swing bands, there’s something ... for everyone. We carry one-
where you pull your vehicle in at 6 a.m. and start haggling at 8 a.m.,” says
of-a-kind items that are antique, vintage or repurposed, from clothing and
Mickey Meulenbeek, market owner. “We are old school, down and dirty, and we
jewelry to vintage children’s toys. It’s a place where you can unplug and really
cater to savvy junkers, compulsive collectors, dealers and vintage vendors as
connect with other people. There’s even a vintage barber!”
well as weekend warriors looking for one-of-a- kind treasures.”
tip “Don’t be afraid to talk

to vendors, as they are a
wealth of information.”
—Charlene Goetz, Driving
Miz Daisy

Goat Hill Fair Roses and Rust
|California| |California|
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville Shasta District Fairgrounds in Anderson

May 20–21, November 11–12 November 3 and 4
goathillfair.com rosesandrustvintagemarket.com
With over 100 vendors, “goats” (older vendors) and “kids” (new vendors) alike Paying tribute to almost every style under the sun, the market features “farm
gather together to show off their creative spaces and pieces. “The arrange- chic and French chic, wonderful European farmhouse style, industrial modern
ment we make with our curated artisans is this: Bring salvaged, rusty-crusty, and Midcentury Modern,” says owner, show founder and director of market
shabby-frilly-white, or industrial, handcrafted, upcycled or collected, but by operations Bonnie Burhart. “We sell primitive antiques, rusty garden art,
all means it should be mostly vintage,” says Shari Delgado Nicsevic, assistant French and European antiques, traditional antiques, vintage advertising signs
to Cyndi Garofalo, show creator and director. “Our aim is to offer a village of and items, architectural salvage, vintage antique hardware and tools, old wash
variety in vintage.” tubs, vintage patio furniture, European tubs and harvest baskets. Our vendors
will take scraps and remnants of antique items and build incredible one-of-a-
kind pieces of art. We see such creativity and talent at our market.”
tip “Don’t get caught in the awful cat-and-mouse

game where you hunt, find and leave it, only
to come back to the perfect item and it’s been
sold to another cat that pounced immediately!”
—Shari Delgado Nicsevic, Goat Hill Fair
JUNE 2017 67
Flea Markets
Second Chances Barn The Vintage Marketplace

|California| |California|
Fallbrook Rainbow
Open Monday–Friday. Special sale events the March 10 and 11, June 2 and 3, September 8
3rd weekend of every month and 9, December 1 and 2
secondchancesbarn.com thevintagemarketplaceca.com
Located in a 2,100-square-foot barn next to a running creek is a flea market Calling all romantics to the flea market that can offer items for cottage,
that prefers quality over quantity. “We have 10 individual vendors who farmhouse, eclectic and French styles. “We have over 70 vendors selling
display their shops within the store,” says Jayne Blair, store owner. “We offer vintage and antiques, who work hard to make their booths look like a little
a large, diverse selection of vintage shabby chic, rustic home and yard décor. store or boutique,” says Rita Reade, market owner. “We also have what I call
We sell quality antiques, vintage furniture, vintage kitchen collectibles, the ‘Makers’ and the ‘Bakers,’ the makers being artists that create jewelry using
handcrafted soap, candles, crochet toys, handmade barn wood signs, lights, vintage and reproduction elements, and the bakers being local vendors that
mirrors, chandeliers, art, unique one-of-a-kind shabby chic furniture, sell scrumptious desserts!”
jewelry—just too much to list!”
tip “Grab a map of the market, so if you want

to remember the location of a booth, you
can circle it on the map and return.”
—Bonnie Burhart, Roses and Rust

Plucky Maidens Anacortes Vintage Market
|Oregon| |Washington|
Oaks Amusement Park in Portland Port Transit Event Center in Anacortes

July 21, November 17 and 18 April 29, October 21
pluckymaidens.com anacortesvintagemarket.com
Vintage lovers and social butterflies flock to this event held at a vintage Any and all vintage marketeers should head to the Anacortes pier for a truly
amusement park to have a good time. “It’s not your grandmother’s antique vintage experience. “This show caters to all who love vintage,” says Stacy
show,” says Pam Knecht, show founder and chief plucky officer. “Our events Doyle, show owner. “You will find anything from a lovely hobnail vase and
are like a party with live music and food trucks. Our 90 vendors have train case to junk salvage table legs and corbels. There is a wide variety of
vintage or antique items or upcycles made with vintage materials, such as handcrafted goods as well, such as vintage-inspired clothing and repurposed
jewelry made from old charms and things made from old hardware items. furniture. You won’t find just tables with stuff for sale. These are carefully
We tell them if it has or had a barcode, leave it at home.” curated creative displays that inspire shoppers to think outside the box.”
tip “Make eye contact with the vendors

and say hello or good morning to
them. “Being friendly will make a dif-
ference in your whole experience.”
—Pam Knecht, Plucky Maidens
JUNE 2017 69
Flea Markets
Best
By Karen Wilhelmsen • Photography by Kristin Dowding
BUYS
Keep an eye out for the hottest
flea-market collectibles this summer.
As the editor of Flea collectibles that are trending now, so you

Market Décor, I’ve seen my share can be on the lookout to score deals on
of vintage collectibles gain in popularity your next treasure hunt. While shopping,
over the last few years, based on home always keep in mind the look you want
décor trends and accessibility. Here I’ve to achieve for your displays, so you can
rounded up the top five flea-market create curated spaces that showcase
your personality. Let’s get started.
Pie Birds
PIE BIRDS FROM AMERICAN MAKERS LIKE MCCOY
OR SHAWNEE became common in the 1930s. Today you
can find them in a variety of colors. Use them for their
intended purpose to vent pies, or group several together for
a cute homage to the great outdoors.
PHOTO BY JICKIE TORRES

Vintage Trays Needlework and Crewel
Embroideries

FROM ANTIQUE FRENCH TOLEWARE TO
BOHO-STYLE ETCHED BRASS, trays are as practical as
they are pretty. Use them to corral items on a coffee table,
to serve iced tea on or to create an interesting wall display.
Kilim Rugs YOU CAN NEVER GO WRONG WITH A GALLERY WALL.

Mix vintage needlework and crewel embroidery pieces into
your collections of photos or paintings for visual interest. Opt
for some pieces with frames, others without, and center your
collection around a color scheme or theme.
Salt Cellars
SHOP: BAKER RUGS
ADD A HINT OF CLASSIC STYLE WITH A VINTAGE

KILIM RUG. Find a pattern that speaks to you, in a color
scheme that pairs well with your home. These handmade,
flat-weave pieces are works of art and can even be used as
tapestries or upcycled into pillow covers.
SHOP: PLESHEK’S ESTATE SALES, LIQUIDATIONS AND APPRAISALS
List
SALT CELLARS ARE A ROMANTIC COLLECTIBLE THAT
EVOKES A BYGONE ERA. Popular from the 15th century
SHOPPING
up until the early 1900s, cut-glass salt cellars can be found
today in a vast range of colors. Use them to hold sweet
treats or place cards on your next tablescape.
1 2 3 4 5
1. Fiberglass Lampshades 2. Vintage Signage 3. Porcelain Figures 4. Hat Boxes 5. Faucet Knobs
Things
Flea Markets
MY FAVORITE
Collectors share their love and the challenges of
By Staci Dumoski
collecting beautiful vintage treasures.
Madonna Inn Glasses

| Photos by Bret Gum |
Lynn, Hesperia, California

carriagehouse-antiques.com
The wild-rose pattern on these Fenton

goblets was designed exclusively for
the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo,
California, in the 1960s. Lynn has
been collecting for 20 years, and has
over 150 goblets in various sizes,
shapes and colors.
COLLECTORS
TIPS:
“They aren’t going to be easy to find
outside of Southern California, and
there are so many other beautiful
colored-glass goblets from glass
companies that have been around
for a very long time. So my sugges-
tion to others is to find that special
color and style you love, and then
go treasure hunting
wherever you are.”
WHY I LOVE THEM:

“The most special thing for me in collecting the Madonna glasses has been at
holidays, having my family pick out what color glass they want for the table.”
ON THE HUNT:
“I have received a few as gifts, bought some at the Madonna Inn
gift shop in San Luis Obispo, but most of my finds have been through
estate or garage sales, flea markets and antique stores.”
MY FAVORITE:
“A very oversized red goblet, which is one of a kind. I have a couple one-of-a-kind
goblets and love to find those rare ones that are made with the last of a color… (some
colors are retired and they no longer offer them).”
HOW I DISPLAY THEM:

“The colors are so beautiful, so [I have been] storing them in an antique glass cabinet
with light. However, I have so many, now I want a bigger cabinet to display them in!”

Pyrex Bowls
| Photos by Jennie Elizarrez |
Jennie, Chino Hills, California

Instagram: @jennie_loves
A kitchen staple since the mid-20th
century, Pyrex products come in a wide
variety of colors and patterns and add a
cheery pop to your kitchen. Jennie has
collected over 200 pieces of Pyrex in the
past 10 years, along with a wide variety
of other midcentury treasures.
COLLECTORS’
TIPS:
“My advice for future
collectors is to be patient
and to enjoy the process
of collecting.”
WHY I LOVE THEM:
“I absolutely love collecting Pyrex. What started about 10 years
ago with one pink Pyrex bowl (a gooseberry 444 to be exact) has turned
into an obsession with all things vintage and cute!”
WHERE I FIND THEM:

“I find most of my Pyrex at thrift stores and flea markets, and have only
bought a few pieces from antiques stores and eBay. It is far more enjoyable
finding a piece at a great price. It really is all about the hunt!”
ON THE HUNT:
“There are two pieces that I am really hoping to add to my collection. They
are the Starburst promotional and the Lucky in Love promotional. Both
pieces pop up on eBay every once in a while, but for outrageous prices, so
I’m patiently waiting to find one in the wild!”
HOW I DISPLAY THEM:

“As far as storage goes, I have a few display cases in my kitchen as well as
cupboards that have display space above them. I also have a few storage
containers in my garage for all of my seasonal Pyrex. I enjoy changing my
displays for each of the seasons, so my Pyrex is constantly rotating.”
JUNE 2017 73
Flea Markets
Vintage Gowns
| Photos by Jennifer Hayslip |
Jennifer, Macon, Georgia

Instagram: @jenniferhayslip
Jennifer has been collecting dresses
for almost 10 years now. She cur-
rently has over 30, including vintage
children’s dresses and slip dresses.
COLLECTORS’ TIPS:
“The majority of dresses you
might find will have a small
stain, tear, broken zipper.
However, that does not take
away from the overall beauty
of the dress. It’s a small flaw,
WHY I LOVE THEM: but [they’re still] worth
“The billowy gowns are beautiful pieces of artwork to me. My style is owning and loving.”
romantic and feminine, and the dresses are the embodiment of that. The
fabrics and textures of tulle, satin, taffeta and floral millinery just make my
heart go pitter-patter. I love knowing that some special young lady wore the
dress to her prom or cocktail party.”
ON THE HUNT:
“I find the majority of my dresses at flea markets, antiques shops, and con-
signment and thrift stores. “
MY FAVORITE:
“My favorite piece is a pink tulle prom gown with the most beautiful roses
millinery. I display it on my bedroom armoire. It’s my favorite color and was
in mint condition. I just wish it was several sizes larger so I could wear the
beauty to a special event.”
ON DISPLAY:
“My select favorite dresses I display in my home by hanging them on door-
ways and armoires. My daughter even has a pink tulle child’s dress hanging
in her bedroom. The gowns are so full and big that it is a challenge storing
them. The majority of my dresses I keep sealed, hanging in a garment closet
wardrobe. That way they are well protected.”

COLLECTORS’ TIPS:
“Always inspect before you buy,
Antique China
especially the expensive pieces. Run |Photos by Jaimee Itagaki|
your fingers around the edges to feel
for nicks. Look out for hairline cracks
as well. Don’t be too quick discarding
Anna Maria, Torrance, CA
broken or unwanted pieces. The gar-
Anna Maria began collecting English
den is a great place for them. Lastly,
don’t be afraid to use your china
cups and saucers in the 1990s. After
collection. Enjoy it with family she discovered Limoges and Bavar-
and friends!” ian china, a new world of elegant
tableware opened up to her, and her
collection has expanded to 500 pieces
that include plates, bowls, teapots,
chocolate pots and more.
TART BY FLOUR & BUTTER
WHY I LOVE THEM:

“I love the Old World charm, and collecting antique china gives me a
chance to be part of that world. It amazes me that [these pieces] sur-
vived the passing of years and fell into my hands. I love to look at them
and admire the intricate works of the artists.”
ON THE HUNT:
“My husband and I love to go antiquing, and that’s where I often find
my treasures. We go to antiques stores and flea markets. EBay has also
been a good source, but lacking in instant gratification.”
MY FAVORITE:
“It’s hard to have only one favorite among the many beautiful pieces,
but there is a Limoges chocolate pot that I am fond of because of the
story behind it. I saw it in one of the antiques stores here in California,
and I told my husband I would come back for it one day and set it on a
pedestal because of how gorgeous it looked. A few weeks later, I got it
as a present.”
ON DISPLAY:
“We have a small house, and storage can be a problem. I make good use
of every nook and cranny to display my china. I also make sure I move
the china pieces around, interchanging what is kept in the cupboards
and what is out on display. All of them get a day in the sun.”
JUNE 2017 75
YES! Sign me up for a subscription to
Romantic Homes and Flea Market Décor for $37.95.
(that’s 18 issues for a $111.87 savings on the cover price)
Payment Method Check Enclosed Credit Card Money Order Bill Me
Payment Through Credit Card Visa MC AMEX Discover
Name On Credit Card
ONLY
Credit Card Number
Get a 1-year
Expiration Date / / subscription to
Subscriber Name
Address
First Middle Last
Romantic Homes and
Flea Market Décor
magazines and save
$37.95
75% on the combined A $111.87
City State
cover price! SAVINGS ON
Phone ( ) - Email THE COVER PRICE
Signature Date / /
Fill out the given form and mail it to:
Or, log on to www.engagedmediamags.com/combo_rhfmd and use promo code
A273P4D2 or call 800-764-6278 to order your subscription. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery Engaged Media, Inc., Lockbox #70253,
Philadelphia, PA 19176-9883
Romantic
HOMES
Follow Us
C on
Facebook!
Dept. 275VS70 Discover Casual Elegance with

Personal Style.
A stunning showcase of all things

romantic and beautiful.
facebook.com/romantichomesmagazine
romantichomes.com
)("'#&'
%("'#&'
!'""%
(&'$
&'"

Essentials
Give Your
KITCHEN
a vintage
makeover
Getting a period look in your kitchen is easier than you think
with these easy DIY ideas.
By Staci Dumoski
Photography by Bret Gum
When you’re a collector of vintage kitchenware, it only makes sense to have a vintage kitchen
in which to display them. But if you live in a newer house—or a period house that’s had much
renovation—that vintage vibe may be hard to imagine. Here are some steps you can take to get
a vintage look in any kitchen, no matter when your home was built.
CABINET CURIOSITIES
This kitchen, built in the 1930s, still had plenty of period charm when homeowner and
vintage dealer Charlotte Carpenter Lewis moved in. The cabinets and tile surrounding the sink
are all original, but it required a bit of work to get the complete look Charlotte envisioned.
“Everything was this mustardy yellow,” says Charlotte. A coat of bright, white paint for the
cabinets brought the kitchen back to its period roots.
You can get the same vintage vibe in a more modern kitchen without having to install all new
cabinetry. First, replace a few cabinet doors with glass fronts that allow a peek-a-boo view of
your vintage collections, or just remove a few doors for open shelving. Add some visual detail
with scalloped trim under the cabinets. Then swap out contemporary hardware with period
pieces. Charlotte found “new old stock” dating back to the ’40s and ’50s, but many companies
specialize in reproductions that will give you just the right look.
The final touch, if your space allows it, is to bring in one or more freestanding cabinets or
hutches. Period kitchens weren’t wall-to-wall built-ins like today’s kitchens are, and storage
needs often required additional furniture. A freestanding unit full of its own character will add a
touch of authenticity.
THIS FREESTANDING CHINA CABINET was a flea-market find. “It was 15 colors and had
all these nails in it—it was the most abused piece of furniture I’d ever seen.” Charlotte had
it stripped and painted. The striped panels on the front were vintage pieces that she added
afterwards. The teddy bar cookie jars are by Brush, just like one Charlotte remembers her
grandmother owning years ago.

Essentials
THE YELLOW TILE

SURROUNDING THE SINK
is original to the house. The
matching paint is a custom
color. “A lot of yellows have
beige or brown or umber,”
advises Charlotte. “I had
them take all the brown
out of it, so it has a pretty,
buttery look.”

FROM THE GROUND UP
The 20th century brought a wide variety of
flooring choices to the kitchen, from classic hard-
wood and stone tile to brightly colored linoleum
and wildly patterned vinyl. Rapidly changing
trends and tastes over the years means that the
wrong floor can totally disrupt a period look in
your vintage kitchen. It’s important to do some
research and make sure you pick a floor appro-
priate to the period you’re trying to recapture.
Originally this kitchen sported a yellow cobble-
stone vinyl floor, a relic of more recent renova-
tions that dated it to the wrong period. Charlotte
replaced it with a classic red-and-white checker-
board pattern that tied in with the kitchen’s color
scheme. “It’s very representative of the kitchen’s
era,” says Charlotte. She chose vinyl composition
tile (VCT), a relatively modern alternative that is
both durable and cost-effective.
COLOR SHOT
Take inspiration from your favorite collectibles
to continue your kitchen transformation.
“I can spot a red canister or red kitchen
something from 600 yards away. I have a
natural affinity,” says Charlotte. The results of
her passion for flea-market treasure hunts are
on display everywhere in her kitchen, from the
polka dot Fire King bowls and vintage canisters,
to the collection of wall art, to the fold-out table
and matching chairs. Even the curtains over the
windows are adorned with vintage fabrics.
Charlotte based the color choices in the kitchen
on these collected treasures. Against the sunny
yellow backdrop, the red-and-white color scheme
Star of the Show

pops with coordinated pizzazz. Everything fits
together perfectly, the result of deliberate effort
that feels homey and comfortable.
The most important thing to remember when
Without a doubt, the scene-stealer INSPECT: Give any stove a thorough
giving your kitchen a vintage makeover is that in this kitchen is the 1940s Gaffers & inspection prior to purchase. Check to
this is part of your home, not a museum. “They Sattler stove that originally belonged make sure all the parts are present, it’s
were meant to be used, so I use them,” says to Charlotte’s grandmother. “The stove been thoroughly cleaned of grime and
works like a champ,” she says. “I love rust, everything functions properly and
Charlotte of her spice containers and other that thing and wouldn’t trade it for necessary upgrades have been made to
kitchen treasures. Make your vintage kitchen a a Viking.” comply with current building codes.
warm and inviting space full of family, friends
If you’re thinking of adding a vintage REPAIR & RESTORE: If you choose
and all the joys of living. stove to your kitchen, here are a few to buy an unrestored stove, needed
words of advice: refurbishments can include everything
from mechanical and electrical repairs
THE RED-AND-WHITE CHECKERBOARD RESEARCH: Spend time researching the to cosmetic fixes like new porcelain or
tile gives the floor the perfect period look. various makes and models of vintage chrome. Many of these can be carried
This vinyl composition tile (VCT) comes from stoves. Along with cosmetic appeal, out by the ambitious DIYer, and plenty
Mannington Commercial. Commercial-grade you’ll need to know what size stove you of help can be found online. Or you can
VCT tends to have a higher price point than need and what kind of fuel it runs on. hire someone to do the work for you; just
residential-grade products, but because the Make sure it will provide sufficient oven be sure to look for reputable profession-
color goes all the way through, the tiles tend to capacity for your cooking needs, and that als who know what they’re doing.
have a longer life under wear and tear. it has all the bells and whistles you desire
(built-in timers, warming trays, etc.).
JUNE 2017 81
Vintage Rose
At Richwood
OpenThursday thru Saturday
10am - 6pm
5009 Hwy 288B
Richwood, TX 77531

May 5 & 6 • Spring Soiree with Earth Angels
at TRUE LILY, Canandaigua, NY
May 20 • BLYTHECon Europe • Málaga, Spain
June 2, 3 & 4 • “Country Living Fair” • Rhinebeck, NY
September 15, 16 & 17 • “Country Living Fair”
Columbus, OH

Say Ahh
PRETTY IN PINK CANDY BOXES

(too lovely to throw away after
the confections are gone) make
great accent pieces and provide
functionality for housing small
items too. Available
at HomeGoods.

Vintage
Pastels
Peek inside two designer
homes, a time capsule from the
1950s and an 1850s antique
house, both smitten with the
softer side of pink.
Written and photographed by Jo-Anne Coletti
Pretty pastels have always been the hallmark of

nurseries and children’s bedrooms. But now Barbie pinks and
baby blues are showing up in home décor and taking on a more mature
aesthetic. Vintage pastel colors (once vibrant and bold in their heyday)
over time become muted with a grown-up sophistication. Pinks turn
dusty, greens mellow and blues relax in a periwinkle cloud.
Midcentury Magic
In the early 1950s, pink was all the rage. Perfectly pink baths and kitchens
and all-pink appliances were a favorite of American housewives. In 1953,
Betty Coletti designed this pristine pink bathroom as a wedding gift for
her newly married brother, Nunzio Cirillo, and his bride, Ellie. The color,
“Mamie Pink” or “First Lady Pink” (named after First Lady Mamie Eisen-
hower), was the single most popular color for bathrooms in the 1950s.
Betty, knowing Ellie’s favorite color was pink, surprised her with the
redo when she arrived home from her honeymoon. Pink tile with black
trim, a pink sink, bathtub, soap dishes and even a Dixie cup dispenser
JUNE 2017 85
Say Ahh
were covered in this cheerful shade.

To enhance the mood and the ambi-
ence of the walls, Betty chose a swan
and waterlily wallpaper design. This
bathroom is a time capsule, remain-
ing untouched and in impeccable
condition today.
Pink Fling
In this elegant living room, pink
shows up in the way of flowers. A
minimal design, this neutral space
needs only the pop of a flower vase.
The furnishings make you feel at
home—white-slipcovered sofas oppo-
site each other coax family and guests
to stay awhile. An old, kid-friendly
trunk is perfect for putting your feet
up, and the antique fireplace and oven
warmer are just charming.
A small corner can be made quaint
using thrift-store finds. This vintage
blue chest was purchased for a steal
from an antiques shop. The long-
stem gilded lamp and shade was $10
at a garage sale, and the white ruffled
throw and basket can be purchased
at HomeGoods and Target stores.
Never decorated with pink before?
Go into it easy by adding small accent
pieces: a pillow or throw blanket, a
vase of pink roses. Don’t overdo it,
or it can look candy-coated. Home-
Goods, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and
Target stores have a good selection
of pink and pastel items, including
colorful pots and pans, teakettles and
small refrigerators. There is even a
section of girly office supplies that
includes pink chairs.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT JO-ANNE

COLETTI,VISIT
VINTAGEROSECOLLECTION.COM.

TASSELS HANDMADE with scraps of
vintage fabric and roses hang from dressers,
mirrors, doorknobs or anywhere you want
to bring a touch of whimsy. Available at
vintagerosecollection.com.
Collecting
THIS ANTIQUE DECORATIVE MAPLE-LEAF-

patterned bowl was most likely made to serve
ice cream. It’s a wonderful display piece with
gorgeous colors to liven up any corner.

the
Magofic
With a seemingly endless
variety of colors, styles and
shapes, these functional pieces
of the past make stunning
décor today.
Written and styled by Lidy Baars
Photography by FrenchGardenHouse Antiques
majolica IN RARE TO FIND BROWN, this antique majolica cake plate

has crisp mold detailing. It was made by Villeroy & Boch.
W himsical, fearlessly
inspired by nature
and glistening in bold
jewel-like colors,
antique majolica excites collectors and designers alike.
Easily combined with both traditional as well as
modern environments, majolica enhances any
interior when displayed as decorative art.
History of Majolica
Herbert Minton, the English ceramist, is
credited with initiating the majolica craze
in 1851 by exhibiting his brilliantly glazed
majolica pieces at The Great Exhibition
in London. Minton’s collection of
ceramics resembled the tin-glazed
16th-century Spanish and Italian earth-
enware called majolica. His factory’s
sculpted work, featuring naturalistic
shapes, colorful glazes and humorous
themes quickly became known
as majolica.
A soft paste earthenware, fired to biscuit
stage, majolica was coated with opaque
lead or tin glaze, which was allowed to dry.
Pieces were then hand painted with colorful
metal oxide glazes and fired again, creating the
glossy lustrous glazed finish for which majolica is
most admired.
Majolica was mass-produced for the middle class
in countries like England, France, Sweden, the United
States and Germany. Large urns, covered serving dishes,
plates, platters and even garden seats were much in
favor. During the Industrial Revolution, majolica, with
its figural designs and charming rural themes of flowers,
JUNE 2017 89
Collecting
fruits and animals, brought the countryside back

to people living in the polluted cities. THIS CHARMING
Many of these colorful antiques were designed VICTORIAN English ewer
for the Victorian dining table, each piece beau- with bark effect has a
tifully illustrating what it was used for. Many tiny snail on the top of
majolica serving pieces were so realistic they the handle for added
rivaled nature, making it a challenge for cooks to
decorative interest.
make the food as beautiful as the serving piece.
1. DISTINCTIVE. The most desirable

majolica is that produced in the last half of the
19th century. Many countries made this col-
orful, fanciful and imaginative earthenware.
Most, but not all, are marked on the bottom
with the factory’s backstamp.
THIS 19TH-CENTURY AMERICAN MAJOLICA

ENGLISH MAJOLICA: The most valuable
PLATE with a gorgeous design of basketweave,
and collectable pieces were made by
Minton, George Jones and Wedgwood. ferns and delicate flowers is in an extremely
Other British manufacturers of majolica rare cream coloration.
include Joseph Holdcroft, S. Fielding & Co.,
Brownhills Pottery Co., W.T. Copeland &
Sons and John Adams & Co.
AMERICAN MAJOLICA: The best known

American manufacturer is Griffen, Smith
and Hill. Their Etruscan majolica designs
depict plant and marine life, and the most
beloved pattern is called “Shell & Seaweed.” THIS EARLY GRIFFEN,
George Morley & Co. produced gurgling fish SMITH AND HILL plate
and owl pitchers, usually unmarked. features maple branches
showcasing all the beauty of
FRENCH MAJOLICA: Sarreguemines,
leaves turning colors.
Luneville and St. Clement all produced
delicate, well made majolica wares or
barbotine, as it is called in French.
GERMAN MAJOLICA: Villeroy & Boch

produced vividly colored majolica table-
ware that is avidly collected today for
its shape and colors.
THIS 19TH-CENTURY
MAJOLICA PLATTER or bowl in
the decorative pineapple design
is attributed to Adams Bromley.
THIS LARGE ENGLISH BREAD PLATTER with
blue center has the motto “Eat thy Bread
with Thankfulness” around the rim.
2. SHINY. True antique majolica should have a glossy, collection on desirable signed pieces; if it’s small, seek out
almost “wet” look to the glaze. The final beautiful trans- an unmarked piece you like with a small amount of damage,
lucent glaze, a metal oxide glaze in the second firing that and build from there.
enhances the clear jewel-like colors of the pottery, is what
collectors seek out. Tips for Use and Display
Since these pieces are tin- or lead-glazed, it is not advis-
3. WHIMSICAL. Antique majolica is imaginative, able to use them for actual food service, but the decorative
humorous and whimsical. Majolica aficionados cherish its options for displaying your collection are endless.
artistic molding and robust, bright colors. Majolica wares Plates can be wall mounted with plate hangers or dis-
were created with a sense of humor—they were meant played on stands made especially for that purpose. A single
to bring texture and fun to the table during the serious piece can highlight a shelf; a large collection will be spec-
Victorian era. tacular in a cabinet or hutch. No matter how you display it,
majolica, with its breathtaking designs and colors, is aes-
4. PRICEY. Signed 19th-century majolica can be thetically pleasing. Every collection has its own personality.
expensive: Expect to pay $200 to over $3,000 for the rarest Acquiring majolica that expresses you is a beautiful way to
pieces. If your budget is substantial, you can focus your share your own personal style at home.
FOR MORE ON LIDY, VISIT FRENCHGARDENHOUSE.COM.
JUNE 2017 91
Details
architectural
Antiquity
Add charm and interest with vintage
Written, photographed and styled by Gay Van Beek
architectural elements.
Design elements such as carved

wreaths and molding details add
interest and show that the piece
is a true antique.

T
here is an undeniable
appeal to the architec-
ture of yesteryear. Back
then, doors were crafted of solid
wood with carved details; bureaus
were built in with beveled mirrors on
the front and framed with beautiful
moldings; windows were made of
solid wood with thick, old wavy-
glassed panes ready to take on
the toughest of elements. You can
recapture these far-from-antiquated
features by incorporating vintage
architectural elements into the design
and décor of your home.
One of the first things to look for
when trying to add architectural
interest is old windows. They are easy
to find and add the most bang for
your buck. It is crucial that all glass
panes are intact. The shapes should
be unique: Arches and half-moons are
the prettiest. If you are lucky, you will
find older windowpanes with beveled
glass. Don’t plan on repainting older
windows, it is very time-consuming,
and the older patina just adds to
the charm.
Bureau doors are highly sought after,
as they are smaller than regular doors
and fit easily into more home design
themes. Many are adorned with gor-
geous beveled mirrors and decorative
moldings. They can be very heavy, so
make sure you use the best hardware
to accommodate the weight when
hanging them on your walls. Look
for original hardware such as locks,
knobs and hinges. Antique hinges are
very decorative and add greatly to the
glamour of the piece.
Lastly, look for antique newel posts.
A newel post is found at the base of
the pickets lining the stairs; it was
once used to add beauty, and by
extension a huge impact, to an
JUNE 2017 93
Details
otherwise bland room. Look for newel posts
that are sturdy and can bear some weight
Adding architectural elements to
added to the top. Design elements such as
carved wreaths and molding details add
your home is a great way to expand on
interest and show that the piece is a true the blank slate so many people
antique. Original paint complements a piece’s find themselves faced with when
uniqueness and shows, through many layers,
what life the piece once had. purchasing a newer home.
Adding architectural elements to your home
is a great way to expand on the blank slate so
many people find themselves faced with when
purchasing a newer home. Even though your
home may not be on the historical register,
it’s always great to have someone ask, “What’s
the history of that piece?”
DIY:
Faking
History
By Staci Dumoski
1. When you can’t find the authentic vintage

architectural feature you want for your home,
it’s possible to recreate the look with some clever
do-it-yourself fakery. Here’s one way to trans-
form new woodwork into a shabby masterpiece.
2. Unfinished frames, shutters, cabinet doors, etc.

can be found at any home improvement store.
More elaborate pieces like columns or mantel-
pieces will require a few basic carpentry skills to
create something from scratch. Layer moldings
and appliques to imitate the intricate beauty of
true vintage pieces.
3. Clean and sand the surface thoroughly and

paint the piece with a dark brown primer.
For a cracked or peeling-paint effect, rub the
surface here and there with a candle. This will
create a wax resist.
4. Paint the piece with a flat, satin or chalk

paint topcoat.
5. When dry, the paint on the areas you’ve waxed

should peel away. A heat gun or hair dryer will
increase the peeling-paint effect.
6. Distress further with sandpaper or steel wool,

focusing on areas that would show the most use
over time. For a real aged look, gouge the surface
of the piece with a screwdriver, nail, hammer
or other blunt object. Use dark wax or a stain
marker to darken these areas.
7. Finish with a sealer appropriate to the topcoat

you used.

FOR MORE ON GAY, VISIT
CANTERBURYCOTTAGEDESIGNS.BLOGSPOT.COM.
JUNE 2017 95
Shopping Guide
Living Lovely Striped cushions: Cabbages & Roses, visit cabbagesandroses.com.
pages 36–47 Floral bed throw: Dunelm Mill, visit dunelm-mill.com.
Large white mirror: The Vintage Peacock, (508) 451-2592. Paint: “Borrowed Light” by Farrow and Ball, visit farrow-ball.com.
White loveseat: The Vintage Peacock, (508) 451-2592.
Bedroom: white standing lamp: Coyle’s Auction Gallery, (774) 571-8263. BOY’S ROOM
Purple chaise: Coyle’s Auction Gallery, (774) 571-8263. Scrapwood wallpaper: Piet Hein Eek by Bodie and Fou, visit bodieandfou.com.
Character Lessons BATHROOM

pages 48–61 Paint: “Arsenic” and “Dorset Cream” by Farrow & Ball, visit farrow-ball.com.
ENTRYWAY
Paint: “Lichen” by Farrow & Ball, visit farrow-ball.com. Give Your Kitchen a Vintage Makeover
Console: Of Special Interest, visit ofspecialinterest.co.uk. pages 78–81
Old window frame mirror: Scaramanga, visit scaramangashop.co.uk. Floor tiles: Vinyl composition tiles (VCT) by Mannington Commercial, visit
Pendant lamp: Reproduction available at Shades of Light, shadesoflight.com. manningtoncommercial.com.
DINING ROOM Vintage Pastels

French graphics: The Graphics Fairy, visit thegraphicsfairy.com. pages 84–87
Pendant light: Grace and Glory, graceandgloryhome.co.uk. Vintage blue chest: Salvage Chic, 8 Main St. / Route 27, Pembroke, MA, (781)
293-4411 or salvagechicantiques.com.
LIVING AREA Vintage finds by Jo-Anne Coletti, visit vintagerosecollection.com.
Sofa fabric: “Empire 1 Airforce” by Ian Mankin, visit ianmankin.co.uk.
Cream with blue flowers cushion: Laura Ashley, visit lauraashley.com.
The Magic of Majolica
GIRL’S ROOM pages 88–91
Lights, bed: Laura Ashley, visit lauraashley.com. All antiques available from French Garden House, visit frenchgardenhouse.com.
Coming Next Month
By the Sea
It’s time to hit the beach! If your summer dreams include
a visit to the seashore, then don’t miss the July issue of Romantic
Homes. You’ll find plenty of romantic ideas for adding coastal flair to
your home, no matter how far you live from the ocean. Plus get ideas
for throwing a seaside shindig and celebrating Independence Day in
shabby style.
PHOTOS BY BRET GUM

Ad Index
Angel Heart Designs ...........................angelheartdesigns.com.......................................76

Asheford Institute of Antiques ............asheford.com ......................................................77
Do It Yourself Chic ...............................doityourselfchic.com...........................................11
Country Roads Antiques ......................countryroadsantiques.com..................................99
Dolphin Fairs .......................................chicagoantiquesartdesign.com............................9
Driving Miz Daisy ................................drivingmizdaisy.com............................................83
Earth Angels Studios ...........................earthangelsstudios.com......................................2, 82
Farmhouse Wares ................................farmhousewares.com..........................................77
Hobnob Market ...................................hobnobmarket.com.............................................77
Randolph Street Market Chicago ........randolphstreetmarket.com..................................82
Roses and Rust Vintage Market...........rosesandrustvintagemarket.com.........................82
Silver Spoon Jewelry ...........................silverspoonjewelry.com.......................................11
Sweet Peas Charm ..............................sweetpeascharm.com.........................................83
Traditions ............................................christmastraditions.com......................................5
Urban Mountain Mercantile ................urbanmountainmercantile.com...........................83
Vintage Doors LLC...............................vintagedoors.com................................................77
Vintage Market & Design ....................vintagemarketanddesign.com.............................100
Vintage Rose .......................................vintageroseatrichwood.com................................82
Vtglikecreations..................................etsy.com/shop/vtglikecreations............................83
Woodcraft Supply ...............................woodcraft.com....................................................7
The Advertisers’ Index is provided as a service to Romantic Homes readers. Romantic

Homes is not responsible for omissions or typographical errors on names, page
numbers or contact information.
Blooms
Fr e s h l y By Staci Dumoski
Photography by Paul Brissman
Styling by Ingrid Carozzi
Have you grown tired of run-of-the-mill ribbons and

bows? Here’s a fresh way to adorn a package that’s right in
season. Fresh flowers—store-bought or plucked from your
wrapped
garden—are an eye-catching complement to practically
any wrapping paper. Visit romantichomes.com for more
seasonal flower arrangements from Ingrid Carozzi and Tin
Make your gift stand out with a Can Studios, and learn about her new book, Handpicked:
fresh-flower package topper. Simple, Sustainable, and Seasonal Flower Arrangements
(published by Abrams, ©2017; abramsbooks.com).

Romantic Homes June 2017

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Romantic Homes June 2017

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Romantic Homes June 2017

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Romantic

Our Annual Flea Market Guide

Fresh & HOMES

JUNE 2017 • DISPLAY UNTIL 06|06|17

Treasure 22 NO END TO PASSION

Cover photo by Living4Media

ROMANTIC HOMES (ISSN 1086-4083) Volume 30, Number 6 is published

4 ROMANTIC HOMES • romantichomes.com

When I go to a flea market or

antiques shop, Melinda Magde: Project Coordinator

organized and neatly on display in your home. SUBSCRIPTION RATES

unexpected finds would you snap up without hesitation? Let me know on

6 ROMANTIC HOMES • romantichomes.com

PHOTO BY JAIMEE ITAGAKI

8 ROMANTIC HOMES • romantichomes.com

Spend the long and lazy days of June

Some things never

10 ROMANTIC HOMES • romantichomes.com

Recycled glass vases, $19

12 ROMANTIC HOMES • romantichomes.com

1. Sustainable wood cake stand, $199.

2. Reusable, biodegradable dishcloth, $6.95.

3. Compost keeper, $26.95.

4. Natural bath salts, $20.

5. Natural lavender relaxation gift set, $40.

6. Handmade paper boxes, $28 per set.

14 ROMANTIC HOMES • romantichomes.com

7. Recycled cotton throw, $165. Visit in2green.com.

8. Organic duvet and sham, $129 and up.

9. Soy candles, $39 each. (800) 247.6799 or vivaterra.com.

10. Recycled glass soap dispensers and stand, $34.50.

11. Reclaimed wood sign, $44. Visit sweetheartdarling.co.uk.

12. Recycled cotton rug, $295 and up. (866) 535-4144

13. Red floral pillow, $35. (732) 940-7487 or

14. Organic lavender sachet, $15.

15. Salvaged tin mirror, $265. (866) 535-4144

CUP AND SAUCER,

16 ROMANTIC HOMES • romantichomes.com

Add a few vibrant accessories to bring a fresh,

OCCASIONAL TABLE, PINK THROW BLANKET, THROW PILLOW, $39.

“We do not produce your average bed or home,” says

The hand-lettered artwork that Cecelia

Cecelia’s artwork can be purchased for

18 ROMANTIC HOMES • romantichomes.com

With practical recommendations that

Simple Decorating: 50 Ways to

Reclaimed wood is simply wood that has been salvaged from

CHATEAUNEUF ARMOIRE. Visit

20 ROMANTIC HOMES • romantichomes.com

Don’t be fooled by the startling realism

Find illustrated instructions for

By Chantal Hintze • Photography by Anneke Gambon

“It all began with our first

22 ROMANTIC HOMES • romantichomes.com

24 ROMANTIC HOMES • romantichomes.com

OVER THE YEARS, Heike has

26 ROMANTIC HOMES • romantichomes.com

“But as every collector knows,

28 ROMANTIC HOMES • romantichomes.com

32 ROMANTIC HOMES • romantichomes.com