Our entire way of thinking began many years ago. As a young interior designer in New York, I was relentless in my pursuit of stylish and original pieces to include in the homes I was hired to decorate. Often, my best finds were made on the weekends because, when you’re running a business, you simply can’t spend all of your time shopping! This is how it came to be that little Lauren would tag along with me at weekend flea markets, estate sales, and, tag sales. Strangely, she rarely complained on those excursions. Mind you, she had a working mom, and was happy to spend time with me, but, who knew that a burgeoning style maven would emerge? (Below, grabbing lunch after one of the early morning shows).
Sometimes, we would play a game together to see who could come up with the ” best piece” of the day. The criteria were vast, and not always met, but nevertheless it was always fun to compare what she and I would come up with at the end of the day. We still play this game when we divide and conquer at antique shows. Lauren will say,”Mom, did you see that amazing clock in the center aisle?,” and I’ll smile and nod my head, knowing that she spotted it–the best piece of the day. Here are five great pieces from our latest excursions (the clock below, found at the Pier Show this past weekend, is from Braswell Galleries in Norwalk, CT).
This wonderful table with it’s unique carved stone pedestal comes from Provence, France. We spotted it at Circa Antiques, in Westport, Connecticut.
Lauren found this American Pie Cabinet at the Rhinebeck antique show this past fall. We were both taken with the detail around the windows, and the curvature in the skirt. Notice the original gray paint and the mysterious “mouse hole” above the top drawer. You can’t deny this piece would make a great conversation starter!
This is my favorite lamp at the moment. I found a pair of them at Bungalow in Westport, Connecticut, one of my treasured stomping grounds. I purchased a pair of them for a client in an apartment in New York City and they look fab.
I found this chair at the Holly Hunt showroom in New York City. Isn’t it great? – S