Gather & Collect

I’m normally not one for labeling design styles since I’m a believer that a space should feel collected and represent you personally and not necessarily a specific style. BUT, if I had to label my own style, it would most definitely be the style represented below, Bohemian Chic.

All these images are from the lastest edition of Lonny Magazine. They are a perfect example of how to blend vintage and modern, high end and low end items, neutrals and color, which all blend perfectly to create a laid back, earthy yet sophisticated space.

And how about all that great art (both modern and vintage), vintage furniture, vintage trunk, bar cart, etc. I love seeing modern and vintage blended so perfectly. Don’t forget to buy what you like, don’t worry about it too much and through time and patience the space will become you. So have fun and happy decorating!

Cheers to a vintage life well lived.

Jessica and Julie

 

If you’re in the market for Easter baskets, we’ve got what your looking for.

These are only a small sample of what we have in the store. Come check them out.
Cheers to a vintage life well lived.
Jessica and Julie

Since summer arrived early this year, I’ve been playing hooky. Well, just from the blog that is. Although writing this blog is one of my favorite things to do, the warm weather sort of trumps everything lately.

But, since the weather has been so beautiful lately, we’ve gotten a head start on some furniture painting and have started bringing in some freshly painted goods.

(In the Fun Lane)

The beautiful image above is from one of my favorite blogs, In The Fun Lane. Based in Canada, the author also paints/sells beautiful pieces of furniture, but she also blogs about happenings in her life in general. If you enjoy working with your hands creating stuff, you should read her blog.

Alright, you know when and where to find us this weekend. Come check out some of our new stuff.

Thursday-Saturday 10-5.

Cheers to a vintage life well lived.

Jessica and Julie

 

Although mother nature seems to have decided to skip winter altogether, you still can’t deny the comfort of a handmade afghan.

If you caught the article about us in Apartment Therapy a few weeks ago, then this photo of a bunch of afghans we have in the store will look familiar.

(photo taken by kellyallison Photography)

And below are some great uses for afghans around the home.

(the boo and the boy)

(wood wool stool)

(the painted home)

And if you’re feeling a little wacky, you could sew yourself up a pair of pants;)

(etsy)

Yes, those pants are real. I found them on etsy, but fortunately for you they’ve already been sold!

Me, I like to use afghans in a good old fashioned way, either draped over the end of a bed or snuggling under one while watching a movie. Either way, we have a boat load in the store still and we keep bringing them in by the truck load.

Cheers to a vintage life well lived.

Jessica and Julie

Today I thought I would share some of the vintage artwork that I have hanging around the house. I pretty much just stuck to the living room this time. And I showed you a few pieces from my kitchen the other day. I’m not sure what it is that attracts me to a piece, but I think it’s usually the general feel, color, etc. Probably the same thing that attracts anyone else to a particular piece.

I have an ever growing collection of Paint by Numbers. I think I currently have 8 and counting.

If you’ve ever bought artwork from us send us a photo of how you’re using it. We’d love to begin a series of how our customers are using items they’ve bought from our store. Matter of fact, send us a picture of how you’re using any goodie you’ve found at Gather and Collect and we’ll start a series.

Cheers to a vintage life well lived.

Jessica and Julie

I’m just so excited I could sing to the stars!

A few weeks ago it was announced that my FAVORITE design magazine of all time will be having a come-back of sorts sometime in April. You see, Domino Magazine was a rather short lived but fabulous design magazine that has been defunct for nearly 3 years now, and has been sorely missed every since.

(All images from the late Domino Magazine)

The editors of Domino had such a keen eye for spotting sophisticated yet lived-in, vintage yet modern, mellow yet vibrant interiors. It’s really hard to put into works, but it was just so fantastic. So, from what I hear on April 17 they will come out with a special one time issue called Quick Fixes which will feature home decorating stories and how quick fixes can make big changes to a space.

Anyhow, this is probably old news to y’all but I spent so much time last weekend digging around in old Domino archives, so I thought I’d share one of my favorite rooms with you. So, if you’re crazy like me be sure to mark your calendars for the big day!

Cheers to a vintage life well lived.

Jessica and Julie

Just wanted to say “thank-you” to Apartment Therapy for the great article they wrote about our store. We are just beaming with joy!

And cheers to the great photographer Kelly Allison! She deserves a fabulous mention…www.kellyallisonphotography.com, so check her out people!

Now let the weekend begin!!!

Cheers to a vintage life well lived.

Jessica and Julie

Have you been wondering what the store looks like lately? Well, here are some snap shots for your enjoyment.

We’re open Thursday-Saturday 10-5!

Cheers to a vintage life well lived.

Jessica and Julie

 

I’ve loved this room for a long time now. Can’t remember where I found the image, but isn’t it just so inviting.

(if you know the source of this image, do tell so I can credit it properly)

Have I mentioned that vintage meets modern is my ultimate favorite. Yup, I could definitely eat, sleep and breath in this room.

Cheers to a vintage life well lived.

Jessica and Julie

Happy Tuesday everyone! Before Julie and I opened Gather and Collect, we knew that the experience would be priceless and life changing, but we had no idea how many amazingly talented people we would have the honor of meeting.

Today I would like to introduce you to Kelly from kellyallison photography and her amazing photography.

The milk glass, vintage thread spools, flash cards and knit purse were all from our store, and Kelly used them as props to show off her clients products. And what a beautiful job she did. Kelly is a talented local photographer and has the true ability to tell a story and translate a thousand emotions through a single photograph. Check out her website and blog for more information.

Oh I never tire of the many uses of vintage.

Cheers to a vintage life well lived.

Jessica and Julie