Romancing the Home: Venice Inspiration for the Home

It is one of those rare mornings - I have a few moments to reflect on things.? I am excited- today we are starting to paint our new location for our new Romancing the Home concept.? We are starting to conceptualize our first sale- a collection of beautiful inspirations from Paris.? But more to come on that later.?? As I start to think about these open houses for our treasured customers, I realize how much my purchases are inspired by traveling to new places- both internationally and in the good old USA.?? This morning I realize how many things in my home are reflective of my trip to Venice. I can almost re-live the trip by remembering where I purchased each one or remembering where it was made.

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Crusty old urns and crowns

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layering of different textures and textiles

?opulent velvets

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Opera glasses for performances at the famous Venetian opera house

Old carved wooden candelabra

?Royalty and crowns

From Venice, I always think of leopard for some reason. Must be the cats!

?old parchment covered books- I remember finding these at a book fair in a church yard on a Saturday morning.?

?Metal cornices- love the detail of the design.

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Old gilded furniture frames

?Old embroidered velvet textiles

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Venetian glass

?The two glasses on the end are from an antique shop in Florence.

Just found the Venetian cordials on the top shelf? last month!?

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another collection of Venetian glasses-

I think our customers will embrace the idea of different patterns in a set of crystal.

A Venetian glass compote- just sitting on my buffet- waiting for its chance to go the one of the first

Romancing the Home sales.?

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So is the pretty little Venetian tooth pick holder- perfect for q-tips on your dressing table!

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An exquisite piece for many things.

?More old parchment books from Italy's flea markets.

?Italian influenced pillows - one from Italy and the other made here in the US

A hand carved wooden doll that I purchased from a Venetian artist in one of the back alleyways in Venice..

I will never forget going in her shop- I thought I was in heaven. Hand carved and painted, then dressed with antique pieces of old lace and beads.?

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So I can see a future ?Romancing the Home sale with Venice as a theme.? It is a place where so many gorgeous elements come together- architecture, fabrics, crystal and of course the delicious cuisine.

Yes - definitely this will be a fun sale to put together.? But after Paris!? Stay tuned for further details on these upcoming Romancing the Home Events.? We are busy creating magic for you!

Source: http://romancingthehomeltd.blogspot.com/2013/02/venice-inspiration-for-home.html

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