An Angel to Watch Over Us All

I've been unable to blog as the business is blessed to remain incredibly busy. Any free time away from Vintageweave has been spent with my ailing father, who has suffered from liver and kidney disease the past 20 months.

On Tuesday, September 22, the beautiful man I have had the privilege of knowing as FATHER, DAD, DADDY, POP, PA, was welcomed into the loving arms of God. He left this earth into the gates of heaven at 7:pm PST. My family's grief is overwhelming at times, and other times we laugh or smile and remember the wonderful, wonderful man who touched the lives of so many.

My father was one of the most generous souls ever to walk this earth. I was blessed to enjoy an extremely close relationship with him...he was my hero, my rock. While my heart aches, I take comfort in knowing God is smiling, the angels are dancing and we still feel his love.

Shared by a friend, which I find so beautiful:
"Losing a father is like losing that one wing when needing to fly... Life seems unbearable without you, but knowing you want me to go on with life gives me the strength to do so.... I miss you so much... I know whatever I do in life you will be there because you are not only my father but you are now my angel, too....."

Mozza loves France, too!

We are lovers of bakeries. We are lovers of simple food prepared exceptionally well. We are lovers of French, Italian, Spanish and Greek foods in particular....

So imagine our delight when two experts in the field of baking and culinary delights came to us looking for that certain panache for a new adventure: MOZZA2GO

Enter Nancy Silverton (of famed La Brea Bakery) and Mario Batalli (of Spotted Pig and many, many of NYC's finest eateries.

Their team effort in Los Angeles (on the corner of Melrose and Highland) are the hottest tickets in town, even 2 years after their openings: Mozza Pizzeria and Mozza Osteria. The former offering delectable, mouth-watering pizzas in creations that enliven the palette and not merely just creative on paper. The latter offers more traditional Northern Italian dishes and features an incredible Mozzarella bar. If you're in Los Angeles, THIS is the MUST VISIT spot (either/or). However, be prepared: reservations are hard to come by.

Both Nancy and Mario have incredible taste and they created Mozza2Gowith thick white Italian carrera marble countertops against stark black wood cabinetry and brushed nickel hardware. Bring in VINTAGEWEAVE ACCESSORIES and you have the perfect old world feel of a European bistro.


VINTAGEWEAVE reproduction cake plates were sourced to create interesting vignettes, similar to those Nancy spotted in our boutique. VINTAGEWEAVE uses them to display soaps and candles but at Mozza2Go we stack delectable caviar!

Our wire baskets are a favorite to store eggs in cold case. We first used this idea for Emeril Lagasse, and we were thrilled that Nancy and Mario loved this idea, too. Makes it more interesting when you open the refrigerator, oui? {sold online at www.vintageweave.com in round and oval for $26.50}:

> We love the little touches they added give authenticity to the old-world European feel, such as the door lock at the bottom of the entry door.

Apothecary Jars in all sizes were also sourced for Nancy:
More cake plates, marble oval trays, and antique scales create unique displays...

This was one of our more favorite projects in recent times! Big thanks to all who work with Nancy and Mario as every single person was such fun and big delight, despite any nagging deadlines. Every person they employ loves what they do and it all shines through in their final product: exceptional food that arrives at your table! .....and now, that same exceptional food that comes in a Mozza 2 Go box, too!

Breakfast in Bed

...a luxury we so often forget to indulge in...

Breakfast in a classically-styled Louis XV Bed seems so much more DELICIOUS! Newly created in the charm and essence of yesteryear, this beauty is currently offered in Queen Size only. Contact us for more details--these are being shipped throughout the Continental U.S. right now, and into Canada later this year. King Size available soon.


...and what breakfast in bed wouldn't be complete without an oh-so-darling Creamer ($27) and Sugar ($31) set. Now available at www.vintageweave.com.

Rather go to a B&B and not worry about how well the kitchen got cleaned up?? Don't forget to pack it up in a stylish tote....
{Poste rope-handled tote; $197}

A 'la prochaine as they say...!

"C'est tout que j'aime!!"

Dragging it 3 kilometers and in raging heat, I HAD to have this oh-so-heavy Vintage French Riddling Rack complete with bits of old champagne labels plastered here and there. After having paid far more for a series of them in Northern France for the boutique, I spotted this particular beauty while in the Provence region. It was for a SONG, but only a deal if I could haul it back in time to Paris for my shipper to pack it and have it join my container of other treasures.

I must have lost 11 lbs of pure sweat that hot France day, and the driver was not pleased with me when he pulled up, with having to load this heavy thing in that took 7 tries of re-working all the other goodies I purchased. He was yelling at me, but I kept telling him how much I loved it when he spoke to me in French...even if his words aren't suitable for print!
The things we do for love!

Côté Bastide is in the House!

Our few new finds from our friends at Côté Bastide our favorite French atelier. In keeping with Côté Bastide's tradition these beauties are created in the picturesque countryside of in the South of France....

{Orange Blossom Soap in generous 300 gram size. Heavenly scented with Orange Blossom tree; $21. Comes in simple black box}

{French Linen Envelope Pillow with red detail and three shell button closures on front. 22 x 16 includes custom down insert. Exclusively for Vintageweave and limited quantities. $345/ea}

All Côté Bastide items shown here are either available at our online store or by contacting us at 323.932.0451 or vintageweave@aol.com. We carry the largest selection of Côté Bastide in the Country and many items in our inventory are not shown in the online store. Merci beaucoup!!!

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Paris Finds Wander into Los Angeles

{Vintage French Baskets; $105-525}

Oh the bounty is plenty....here's a small sampling of the French treasures discovered on recent hunting expeditions. Viva La France!
Come see more of our findings by delighting us with a visit at the boutique during our open-to-public hours: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (11-4p) or by appointment on other days. For our non-Southern California friends, merely email us or visit our online store as many items have been added in last 48 hours....www.vintageweave.com

{French Scroll Shelf-reproduction off an 1800's antique}

{French Memorial Heart Markers; $115-$200}

Of course what trip to France would be complete without me snatching up every vintage linen tea towel I spot at roadside sales, off-the-beaten path-flea markets and the occasional estate sale....

{French Vintage Tea Towels--Plain White: $25; White w/monograms: $32;

White with red stripes and Monograms: $39}

These antique SPECIMEN JARS are a personal favorite...I'm keeping some, placed others in clients' homes, and saving some for the boutique and website! I'm so in love with their uniqueness!!

{Antique French Pharmacia Specimen Jars; $150/ea}

For the garden, European watering cans ($75/ea), many more mini 3-5" French seedling pots ($25-30/five) and French Pitch Pots......



Visit us soon! 323.932.0451 or vintageweave.com

Paris Makes My Heart Sing

Back in the States with many new treasures to share with all of you in a few days....until then I will sing, and sing loudly!

champagne buckets, riddling racks, bottle carriers, bottle drying racks, garden ornamental smalls, chairs, a chaise here and there, and baskets, baskets, baskets galore....and SO MUCH MORE!

....and some books for props!