J'adore A Beating Valentine Heart

J'adore this time of year!  'Tis true that EVERY day you should adorn those you love with affection and appreciation, but to me there is something sweet  in doing do something extra special and out-of-the-ordinary. Those special things that every day life doesn't necessarily allow time or energy for....

Some "extra" things I've done for my man on Feb 14, which you can do with little effort for your love. My girlfriends and I even do a little something special for one another on this day. It's a moment to reflect on what you appreciate about those special in your life:

• Set the table with rose petals and lit votives;
• Make an extra special meal;
• Write a message in lipstick on the bathroom mirror;
• Tuck a note into a pocket, briefcase or attach a POST IT note to the rearview mirror;
• Text a random message of love during the middle of the day;
• Breakfast of waffles in the shape of a heart;
• Packed picnic of favorite yummies...enjoyed ON THE BEACH;
• Wine and cheese at a park or beach watching the sunset
• A "Welcome Home Martini" handed as he walks through the door just as if you were transported to being a 1950's housewife! Makes for a good laugh if nothing else!
• An extra-long, lingering hug....

A few of our favorite Valentine treasures this season....

Cupid Heart- Zinc; $69

Mercury Fleur RedHeart Trio; Valentine Special $25/for 3

Mercury Classic Votive - Gold; $42 for 3 (also available in popular silver)

Antique Italian Votivos; $150-$400

Key2MyHeart Keychain; $36


The above is a keychain from our friends at The JunkGirls but don't limit it to just that use.  We think it's pretty special to use as a hang tag to tie on a package for an little extra love.

More Valentine specials in the boutique...check out February's Romantic Homes magazine to see a few of our favorite antique glass treasures on the cover!

Bissoux!


Vintageweave Interiors
7928 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(5 businesses west of Fairfax)

www.vintageweave.com
(Remember we ship worldwide via UPS!)
323.932.0451

Questions?
Email us for a timely response 24/7: vintageweave@aol.com

A Sonoma Wedding

A long-time, loyal client from San Francisco is getting married. Imagine the delight when she called and asked if we'd consult on helping create a magical experience. They've picked a wonderful winery where the grounds are green and lush and the air is scented of oak, cedar and eucalyptus.

We'll call this lovely client "B". "B" is a Francophile having lived in Paris several years. She also likes simplicity, nature and is a girly-girl minus the lace. After several phone calls and brainstorming sessions, we settled on a theme: "French Femininity" (her fiancee is a go-with-the-flow kinda' guy! What mama wants, mama gets!).

More to come, but these ultra feminine votives are headed to Sonoma where "B" is planning her special day. I know she's going to love them as much as I do. After the nuptials, each guest will take one home. {Now that's a party favor I can sink my teeth into!}

Now offered for the masses at $43/ea measuring 4" high x 3.5" wide. Not water safe so if you plan to use as a delightful vase, be sure to insert a cup inside. Under Mercury Glass at "Vintageweave Interiors"

Gimme' More Mercury, Please!

I laughed at a recent email received from a regular client of ours who resides on the East Coast:

"Dear Kathy and Staff: I received yet another treasure chest box from you today and fell in love with everything. I have been logging onto your website every couple of days to see what other things I absolutely need to buy and hide from my husband. Please leave the comforts of your home and go off searching for mo' stuff to feed my addition. Cuz I need Mo Mercury, please!"

{She actually wrote "addition" but we're not sure if she meant "addiction"!!}
Crazy Lady! We love you, Ginger!

To comply, here's a sampling of the latest offerings of this delightful silvery goodness:

{St Germain Candlestick}

{Back by popular demand, Mercury Petal Votive--a favorite with event planners and brides!}

{9" Mercury Pedestal Plate}

{St Germain Candlesticks...wowsy!}

{Mercury Floral Hurricane -available in large shown and a medium size}

{Tulip Vase--just yesterday ordered in large bulk for a wedding, we have very few remaining before this one is retired}

{Normandy Candlesticks available in Tall, Medium and Short; Tall is shown in very first photo in this blog post. This style is NOT distressed as our other offerings always are....}

All pricing and sizes available within descriptions of each item on the website, found under SHOP NOW and in pages MERCURY GLASS as well as WHAT'S NEW......"Vintageweave.com"

Nous Vous Aimons!

{Noir Heart Votive; $20/ea}

In anticipation of Valentine's Days, we offer you these glorious Noir Heart Votives, lined with Mercury Glass. In a word: Stunning!

We love this holiday as it serves as a reminder to tell those you hold dear that you love them!

Available now at Vintageweave....www.vintageweave.com or vintageweave@aol.com or 323.932.0451.

The Star of Mercury

Because Mercury Ornaments should be big, bold and beautiful!

Mercury Star now offered in a whopping 10" diameter....available now at www.vintageweave.com or by calling 323.932.0451.

Christmas Mercury!

Just too pretty not to share!

We bought tons for a film set and these beauties glistened and shined on camera (well, they're in the background but they're there!).....They are unused and have only been photographed and filmed.....

....you benefit from their rental as now we can offer them at a significantly-reduced price. Hurry as this won't last long!

Set of Five Mercury Holiday Votives Set: Three Red and Two Green Beauties; $39.00 available online at vintageweave.com

Beautiful, Beautiful

House Beautiful, Dec 2008 has honored us.....

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.....Vintageweave Interiors' Mercury Glass Candlesticks are featured in December's issue. Love how they mixed mercury with modern retro glass on this mantel.

Paris Tall Mercury Candlestick, $134.00 and Paris Petite, $59.00; available at vintageweave.com

Holiday Trimmings

{Hemp HOHO Sachets; $24/ea.....Mercury Holiday Trees in 4 styles, 6 sizes: $52-$210}

Sharing just a few of the many items in our boutique for the holiday season.....!

We can't simply put them all on the website so we're sharing some here, too.....Vintageweave Interiors's Los Angeles/Hollywood showroom is bursting with bits and bobs of Holiday Trimmings so visit, call, or email us your wish list soon as things are selling out quickly!

Imagine several Mercury Acorns hanging in front of your window.....Approx 6" H; $18/ea

Velvet pillows galore! $295/ea with custom down insert....


And did you see this amazing holiday cone creation in Country Living (Dec 2008)??? Well we aren't making them for everyone, but we ARE offering up the preserved moss used in this creation. We typically keep this moss to ourselves but we just went gaga for the cone that we have to share....An 8x8x6 Box of Preserved Moss covers approx 20-25 sq ft. $41 (you save over 40% by buying it in bulk!)

All items will be added to the website shortly, but you may always phone in your order! If you've ordered with us before, a simple email is all you need to get these shipped to you! 323.932.0451 or vintageweave@aol.com

Happy Decorating!

It's Raining Mercury!

It's raining down buckets of GORGEOUS new Mercury Glass items at Vintageweave....so many more to be added to the website soon, but if you see some you LOVE, it's simple: JUST EMAIL or CALL us! Some are on the website now under MERCURY GLASS and also under NEW ITEMS.


We've been stocking up as our MERCURY items are in a plethora of magazines right now: Gourmet Mag, Romantic Homes, LA Confidential, House Beautifull and a few other local periodicals....

Aren't these with a pinkish hue just lovely??? The holidays aren't meant for just red and green motifs...add in a splash of something unique!  Mercury tealight/votive size: $14-$22 now at vintageweave.com

Gourmet for the Eyes and Mouth

I am cooking fool...I love to cook and love to entertain so naturally hosting Thanksgiving at my home is a pure delight for me. So imagine my thrill when the formidable GOURMET MAGAZINE approached me for items for their Thanksgiving table setting (November 2008 issue)..........!

Features a delectible variety of our Mercury Glass, and Vintageweave's French this and that....And to boot, filled with mouth-watering recipes!

Cranberry Pineapple Salsa, Mango Pomegranate Guacamole, Chipotle Meatballs, Roasted Sweet-Potato rounds with Garlic Oil & Fried Sage, Roast Turkey with black-truffle and white wine gravy.....oh, really the pictures of the food are AMAZING!

Thanks, GOURMET MAG! November 2008 issue on newstands now!

MERCURY Rising (at my house anyway)

{Napoleon's Chalice; $59 at www.vintageweave.com}

When these arrived, I must confess, I took several to my car before we had unpacked it all. Usually I will wait a bit and live with it in the boutique for a while. Not so with this latest addition to the Vintageweave Mercury Glass collection.

Reproductions at their finest. Warning: these are made to resemble their antique counterparts so these aren't meant to be perfect looking. Making them, well, just perfect....

A spot of Mercury

{French Opera Vase $180; Le Versailles Vase $320}

For no other reason than I just love it so......


Available at vintageweave.com under Shop Now Store.

Garden Birds

Taking a hike or nature walk while enjoying Mother Nature's unique variety of birds is a wonderful way to spend a Sunday morning. There's nothing like the crackle of pine needles or dropped oak leaves under your feet. Chirping and singing will envelope you, thus immediately transporting you to a place of peace and calm. If you feel so inspired, add some permanent birds to your home or garden this weekend. Their flight of fancy will tickle you funny and bring joy to your home! Available now at vintageweave.com.

Mercury Birds: Papa, Mama and Baby

Cast Iron Bird

Félicitations!

YOU WON! YOU WON! DANCE ON THE LAWN!!

Biscuit and Coco served as official moderators over this contest to keep it fair and on the up and up....

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Move over, girls, and give the big reveal.......

Let's shout out the winners!!!!!

            United States: Kris from Tres Belle!

Internationally: Mia from Florence, Italy!

But that's not where the giveaway winnings end....

 FOR EVERYONE who played, you will have an opportunity to buy these PINK Fleur De Lis Mercury-inspired Votives for 30% off!  Wow--that's 30% off! Take advantage of this offer: We never offer our Mercury Glass at this savings! Order MERCURY VOTIVES HERE

We have all of your names logged on file so when you place your order simply put in Comments Section: Pink Blog.  {We must have your name on file in order to obtain the savings....if you can't recall if you placed a comment, just email us: vintageweave@aol.com, 'cuz did we mention? We have a log!}*

*You can use this savings through July 31, 2008. You can buy one, three, or a dozen votives! There is no limit on the quantity of votives to obtain the savings.  However,  due to administrative reasons, this saving is only available on any one order per person, not multiple orders placed over the next several weeks. There is never a handling or processing fee on shipments. Orders under $25 typically have a $2.00 handling fee but it is being waived for all of you should you choose to order two or less.

Trois Pink Party!!

{This giveaway is now closed!  T
Our first GIFT TO OUR BLOG READERS!