Comments on: Don’t be mad at him when it’s on to the next one…

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:57:16 +0000

what are your thoughts on re-vamping antiques? Like painting and covering an old chair or table? It may make it look cooler but then won’t it lose it’s value?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:58:32 +0000

Bailey– I absolutely love your blog!!! This is my first post on here!

Growing up with parents who were big antique collectors and now working in the art and antique business, I LOVE incorporating functional/beautiful antique furniture and accessories into my decorating. I am always following auctions and have my eye out for particular pieces that I find interesting. Lately some loves have been mercury lamps, florentine painted furniture and accessories(not always antique…), blanc de chine and cloisonne vase, and many more.

By: my favorite and my best

my favorite and my best — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:41:51 +0000

word.
i wish for you a super fancy rich client that wants that rolly island as much as you do.

By: Danavee

Danavee — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:52:18 +0000

I’m a fanatic. For all things vintage and antique. My sofa is from the 1940′s, with Eastlake-esque carvings on the front. My guest room bed is an old wrought iron number from my grandma. I have a display case from an old general store in my dining room for a buffet. Old mirrors. Old lamps. Old, old, old. Love.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:29:16 +0000

I like it when people use a mix of new and old, but it’s a bit intimidating for the not particularly design savvy, like me. I love the kitchen island you picked out, and the piece that looks sort of like a card catalog.

In a HB a few months back, one of the designers talked about how she would be convicted of design treason or something for admitting this, but she didn’t like antiques. She was frustrated by beautiful pieces where the drawers would get stuck, etc. She said she always tried to get new pieces that were made to look old. I imagine that’s a little sacrilegious in the design world, but I appreciated her honesty and practicality.

I also don’t like it when people freak out about painting “antique” pieces. Just because it’s made of wood doesn’t mean it’s attractive. (If it is attractive and in good shape, that’s another thing entirely.) People are always flipping out about that with before and afters on blogs.

By: Cat

Cat — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:42:50 +0000

Love antiques. Roundtop. Sunflower hat. Whining to Mom that I was completely over this whole scene. Now, totally grateful and appreciative for the culture.

By: Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy

Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:44:10 +0000

I love antiques! And, I do have some in my house, but only if I can get them at a good price because, wow, can they be expensive! I think antiques should be functional, unless they are art, of course. An antique chair should be sat on, an antique dresser should have items placed on and in it. And I like a mix of antiques and modern. I think if the whole house is full of antiques, it just ends up looking “old”. Great post!