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Monthly Archives: January 2017

Shabby Chic Bundle of Books, Ribbon, Rhinestones & Lace

30 Monday Jan 2017

Posted by capemayantiques in Vintage Goods and Lifestyle

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antique books, book display, shabby antique, shabby chic, shabby store display

I gathered some old books that had covers in poor condition. I carefully removed the book pages from the binding with a razor knife.  I love the discoloration of the pages and varying shades of the old residue left behind from the binding.

The colors are so muted and pretty. Neutral yet distinctively different!

I collect old ribbon, lace and basically anything that has an old look to it~ This thick ribbon I believe was used for hemming or inserts into shirts that buttoned in the front. It’s aged, discolored but oh so perfect for this set of books. I added some lace, white vintage beads and a pretty rhinestone necklace.

Tuck and tie, let them fall where they may….pretty accent for a tabletop, side table or display! Try it yourself, it’s fun!

 

 

 

A Vintage Serving Bowl Fit for A Salad

14 Saturday Jan 2017

Posted by capemayantiques in Pairings From Our Table

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antique bowls, olive oil, pickled beets, romaine salad, serving bowls, serving pretty, set the table, shabby chic, small white beans, vintage bowls

A pretty vintage serving bowl was used for my dinner salad last night! I believe that your food presentation is worth the little extra effort to make it fabulous! Appealing to the eye and tummy! Here is what we started out with:

These pretty vintage serving bowls with just enough depth to use for a creative salad. Here is what I used in my salad:

Romaine lettuce

Small white beans marinated in Virgin Olive Oil and garlic salt

Pickled beets (healthy and pretty)

Shredded sharp cheese

Dressed with olive oil, Bratt’s vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.

See the pretty roses peaking out from under the layered salad! Easy, healthy, pretty!

Giddy Up Repurposing!

02 Monday Jan 2017

Posted by capemayantiques in Vintage Goods and Lifestyle

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coffee bar, coffee mug holder, farm, farm chic, fixer upper, front porch, inspiration board, memory board, prairie, repurpose, repurposing, saddle holder repurposed, shabby chic, wedding ideas, weddings

I’ve teased my facebook followers with a hint of what this is….first a little background. I found this at one of my favorite antique shops in upper Bucks County PA. It’s called Gristies and if you are ever in the area, do stop by! It situated in an old mill…totally awesome and it gets you in the mood to antique!

So anyway, I spotted this outside and at first didn’t want to read the tag to find out what it was and I put my thinking cap on……I didn’t know what it was but I knew how I could repurpose it!  It IS  A        horse saddle wall mount holder!

My first idea was to make it a memory board or an inspiration design board. Hang photos, color swatches, fabrics etc. Get inspired! Then I thought, wow this would be great on a coffee bar! Add hooks and hang coffee mugs or even tea cups!

This one has a great flat back so you can easily even hang on wall or just set on counter top! How awesome would this be for hanging your favorite Christmas decorations, bulbs etc! Just thought of another one…..use for a wedding entrance way and hang the table cards for your guests with cute little pins!

Check out this product for sale in my Buy Antiques Section of Cape May Antiques and giddy up or check out this link:

Horse Saddle Holder Wall Mount Repurpose as Memory Board Tea Cup Mug Holder Farm Chic Fixer Upper Home Decor Coffee Bar

 

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  • Shabby Chic Bundle of Books, Ribbon, Rhinestones & Lace
  • A Vintage Serving Bowl Fit for A Salad
  • Giddy Up Repurposing!
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