Friday, September 12, 2008

Tis the season to glam it up!


It would seem I'm not the only one going through a "glamour" phase at the moment. This morning I woke to a very exciting trend alert email from thehome.com exclaiming Feminine glamour is all the rage. We don't mean cute cottage frills, we're talking sophistication and opulence with sumptuous fabrics, trims and beads, embroidery and family heirlooms. "Everything at the moment seems to have a skirt, a tuft or a pleat", and I LOVE IT!
Stepping out for the day I then discovered the september 08 issue of Romantic Homes magazine has a front page feature on vintage glamour and 77 ways to get the look. Needless to say I went away with this tucked under my arm ;)



Sitting back in front of my computer, the front page of my new mag reminded me of a shop in Sydney I ADORE and visit everytime I'm in the area.
From the website - Specialising in chandeliers, "Vintage Glamour" offer a diverse selection of vintage and rare antique chandeliers which can be seen in both stores, mainly from France, Italy, Spain, Eastern Europe, and the middle east. Our antique furniture range consists of Original French and European armoires and beds, Louis chairs, French architectural pieces, as well as italian toleware & florentine furniture.
Vintage Glamour and their new sister store Parisian Flair are run by a husband and wife team, Maritza and Paul. Two lovely people who are always willing to go above and beyond with any inquiry or request you may have.
Unfortunately I'm not yet in a financial position to furnish my whole house with their exquisite wares however I have bought some gorgeous boudoir chairs and accessories for my daughters room from this heavenly store.



Following are just a few examples of the ultimate in glamour and luxury Vintage Glamour has to offer.




This will be my next bed however I'd prefer plain painted timber.

I reeeeally want one of these too-die-for venetain mirrored dressing tables!



Even some of their smallest items are treasures to be cherished.
I also LOVE this custom made French style lettering.
For more eye candy please visit their website and extensive range of opulent goodness.
Embrace your feminine side and have a lovely weekend :)





5 comments:

Ness Lockyer said...

Oh, don't you love it? I am off to have a look. Have a great Weekend, Anna.
Ness xx

Heidi said...

Wow, wow, wow. I love everything. I went straight to their website for more and I feel like I got my fix for the day. Thanks, Heidi

Anonymous said...

I want that pink headboard but I think my fiance would flip.

Anonymous said...

Love the bed, the umbrella, that blue chair! gasp!
Glad I stopped by and see that glamour is alive and well :)
It's funny that the lead on Romantic Homes is the same as your friends' shop. It's a great name!

Anastasia said...

my september issue never arrived! poo! i'll have to look out for it locally...i too love 'Vintage Glamour'...gorgeous stuff!