Patina Green

Winter White Wonderland

The holidays are a special time of the year.  A couple of weeks ago, we joined the ladies from Smitten and did a group show at the Plano Junior League's Neath the Wreath holiday show.  Our "white" booth stood out from the rest, filled with old and new, it was magical!

I love this old white toy truck carrying home it's new pearly Christmas trees!

 

 

 The center of our space was filled with Christmas decor, stockings made from vintage fabrics hung from the mantle while ornaments and garlands added sparkle. 

 

This wire tree was adorned with vintage ornaments and stood in a fabulous old cast iron stand.

 

 

This tree was made from 600 stems of dried and preserved hydrangeas!!  It added a natural warmth to our cool white space and was topped by a very special handmade crown, in honor of our friend.

 

Details of zinc and tones of silver and gray helped create our Winter Wonderland. The antique winter scene oil painting was a perfect background.

Luann's hand made jeweled bottles are the perfect one-of-a-kind gift.  They sparkled throughout our space.

 

 

We had an entire section full of mixed old ironstone, cream and white dishes, antique mirrors, and silver serving pieces.

  

These candles were made just for Patina Green by a local company.  The scented wax was poured into vintage snuff jars, as a reminder of our past and a great way to reuse the old.

 

This year we were inspired by a French Patisserie.  We brought in the most gorgeous glass and nickle plated tiered stands, hand etched glass domes over nickle plated adjustable cake stands.  French menus were displayed in beautiful picture frames and chalkboard holders announced the special of the day.

Our Patisserie  . . .

 

 

We replaced cupcakes with gorgeous vintage ornaments in silver liners.  A perfect way to showcase the jewels and memories from our past.
 

  

Modern Home - Vintage Design

When it comes to design, I love mixing the new with the old.  My friend, Angie Cavalier, has an incredible home which showcases this concept perfectly.  The home is only a few years old, and in a McKinney suburban neighborhood, but has the charm of a home you would find in a historic area.  Angie has been collecting "antiques" for many years and has a talent putting them together.  The house is mostly filled with shades of white which has given it a warm and inviting feeling throughout.

My pictures will not do this gorgeous home justice!  Every time I am in the house, I notice something new, a detail that I haven't seen before. 

I find Angie's home to be inspiring and a reason to continue the search for beautiful, unique junk and then use it in a new way.  It is the ultimate showcase of the Patina Green theory, "Buy Old, Make New, Love Again".

The design of the exterior elevation has emphasis on the historic architectural features.

 

I love the wrap around front porch!

 

In the entry, you are greeted by this fabulous old white piano filled with sheets of vintage music paper.

 

The dining room is magical and has some of my favorite vintage furniture finds!

 

I am crazy about this old dining hutch!  The beadboard back-splash and stained countertop give it so much character. 

 

In the kitchen, Angie showcases her incredible collection of old reclaimed tiles as her cook top back-splash.  The kitchen cabinets were designed to resemble the old, and the island is an actual old store counter!

 
 

This antique pine upper cabinet mixes in well with the new cabinets.  Notice that the inside of it has been painted the most beautiful robin's egg blue.

 

This hutch filled with a remarkable collection of ironstone is found in the breakfast nook.

 

The splash of color, a washed green, on the coffee table gives this room a comfortable look.  Definitely a place for her family to gather.

 

Check out the mercury glass collection on the mantle!

 

The sun room is a fresh wash of light, bright and white.  An easy place to imagine reading a book or taking a nap.

 

Wouldn't you just love to be the guest in this guest bedroom?!

 
 
 
 

The master bedroom is calm and soothing with the quiet accents of muted green.

I love the draped bedding which puddles on the floor, very romantic!

 

The master bath must be my favorite room in the house.  The use of the new bath fixtures which resemble the old so well, the honed carrara marble floors, the old mirrors and frames, the free standing claw foot tub, the crystal chandelier, the vintage apothecary bottles  . . .  I could go on and on.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

Inspiring Details Round Top Fall 2009

A few weeks ago, we made our bi-annual trip to the small town of Round Top, TX to shop the fabulous antique markets.  As always, we came home with a loaded car full of wonderful junk that became our treasures. Throughout the few days that we spent shopping, morning to evening, I saw many things that caught my eye and left me inspired.

 

At the Marburger show, one of my first stops is to see what Peg and Jon have created at their French Vanilla booth.  John's zinc tables are unique and fabulous . . .

How creative is this boat / table?!  I love the zinc top and the chain at the front.  The styling of this display including the light fixture and wall "art" complimented the table perfectly.

 

 

This beautiful daybed was found in Linda and Ludmil's booth at Willow Nest Farms.  It was dressed lovely with the original mattress and new pillows adorned with vintage floral appliques.

Linda's wonderful creation of Pearls of Wisdom!  Oh, so many Pearls of Wisdom!!

This is what I think Linda does best.  She can take the smallest handmade items and vintage details and place them in little groupings which are delightful to take in.

Each show, I am always anxious to see more of Ludmil's incredible handmade birdhouses. 

 

Judy Hill's booth was gorgeous as usual.  She has a remarkable way of merchandising.

I love the symmetry and balance of this display.

 

 

 

Have you ever seen such a magical bed?! Incredible iron work!

 

 

The institution of Magnolia Pearl has done it again!  You can only imagine how many hours were spent creating these handmade drapes for their displays.  The were hand stitched together using old coffee been bags, grandma's dollies, and seam binding.  The result was dramatic and impressive . . . 

 

 

I couldn't resist!  Only at Marburger can you see such a range of "antiques", there is something for everyone.  What an incredible carnival collection!

 

Maggie, who sells at the White Elephant Antiques,  always has her surprises with her extraordinary eye for unusual things.

 

 

This old carnival horse quickly became my favorite piece at the Marburger Show.  It was gorgeous in every way, with only small areas of the original paint peeking through. You could see it's original construction with the metal braces and wood carvings. 

 

I will not get tired of seeing stacks of vellum books!  These were found in the booth of Janet Wiebe Antiques.

 

 

The last four photos were taken at the Big Red Barn Sale.  I spent most of my time in the Love Train Antiques booth.  Their displays were extremely inspiring and made up of wonderful, unique, Swedish finds. 
 

   
  

 
 
 
 
 
 

ManeGait Annual Gala

This past Saturday night was the Annual Gala at the 'Gait party and silent auction.  Patina Green donated a custom painted antique dresser for the auction to help benefit this deserving cause.  Check out the organization of ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship by clicking here.

Pictures of our dresser:

 

 

Haunted Smitten!

Smitten in downtown McKinney has been dressed for the upcoming spooky holiday!

Lichen covered creepy spiders hang from the walls, glitter skulls and skeletons line the shelves, and plenty of party decor, ready for any halloween bash, fills the store.

Come see haunted Smitten . . .