Visual Comfort/Circa Lighting Warehouse Sale

<p> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZVAQQAFI/AAAAAAAAQFk/-D4eeAAupOs/s1600-h/image%5B175%5D.png"><img align="left" alt="image" border="0" height="639" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZV1iMGbI/AAAAAAAAQFs/MxGqEt5CVD4/image_thumb%5B105%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="406" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p>One of my favorite places to shop for lamps and lighting fixtures is Circa Lighting – the retail store with locations in Houston, Atlanta, Savannah and Charleston.  Their fixtures are a cut above other lighting stores -  the designs are refined and timeless - classy is the best word to describe the product.   The company prides itself on it finishes, many of which are “living” such as nickel, designed to patina over time.   Inspiration comes from different places – from the flea markets of Paris to the imagination of some of America’s top designers.  </p> <p> </p> <p>There is a fixture for any decor – be it traditional or starkly contemporary.    Circa Lighting never disappoints – in fact, it only improves.  The original designer roster of Thomas O’Brien and Eric Cohler has grown and the new faces are very exciting.  <em>Cote de Texas Top 10 Designers</em> Michael S. Smith and  Suzanne Kasler are now on board designing, as are  Clodagh, Barbara Barry, Alexa Hampton and most exciting, Houstonian great Randy Powers.  Amazing!   </p> <p> </p> <p align="justify">Since their retail stores are limited to just four cities, the Circa Lighting web site is a perfect way to peruse the line and make a purchase.   Rest assured that the quality is top notch – the finishes are beautiful, the shades are special, and the craftsmanship is superb. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZWgoNzvI/AAAAAAAAQF0/x4WVsbD3hZg/s1600-h/image%5B122%5D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="571" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZXIBh6FI/AAAAAAAAQF8/QJN7iukx4dA/image_thumb%5B64%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="416" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/"><em>La Dolce Vita</em></a>, another Houston blogger emailed me this flyer above – she knows all the inside goings-on at Visual Comfort – the wholesale side of Circa Lighting.  Loyal <em>La Dolce Vita</em> readers know that Paloma’s husband works at Visual Comfort – so she always has the latest scoop.    Paloma’s exciting news today is there is going to be a huge sale at Visual Comfort’s warehouse in Houston.  WOW!    The doors at 2021 Bingle Road will be open to the public this Saturday, Dec. 6th from 9 am to 4 pm.  Members of the Trade get a sneak peek on Friday, Dec. 5th from 9 am until 3 pm.  Designers – be sure you bring your Tax I.D.  </p> <p align="justify">After getting the flyer, I rushed over to  Circa Lighting’s web site to scope out what might be on sale Friday.  I was thrilled to note it has recently been updated to include all their new designers.    Three of them really caught my eye:</p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZXgnFLAI/AAAAAAAAQGE/8owRA_wWfVw/s1600-h/image%5B74%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZYNh4-UI/AAAAAAAAQGM/HlC_Mobk-ZI/image_thumb%5B26%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="378" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>First - Atlanta interior designer Suzanne Kasler’s designs for Circa Lighting are really exciting and totally fit my design aesthetic.  This chandelier, the Percival, comes in two sizes and is the star of her line.   This style is really hot right now – and I think Kasler’s version is one of the prettiest I’ve seen.   </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZYqvgzCI/AAAAAAAAQGU/-NItImVX7LM/s1600-h/image%5B155%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZZIPw9cI/AAAAAAAAQGc/oEKlmu9YOpk/image_thumb%5B87%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="183" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>Kasler’s  Quatrefoil floor lamp comes in two finishes and is really a stunner.   The design is reminiscent of the Quatrefoil chair she debuted in her new furniture line for Hickory Chair.  </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZZiokryI/AAAAAAAAQGk/xoBjYDrwNNo/s1600-h/image%5B76%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZagj1ROI/AAAAAAAAQGs/lMkAF7rRCzM/image_thumb%5B28%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="376" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>This pair of wall sconces, the Sebastian, are in the old white wood finish, with two antique portraits inset in the frame – just divine!  I would use these flanking a large gilded antique mirror or a French buffet a deux.  </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZbMUyftI/AAAAAAAAQG0/TD2IHzcHNkc/s1600-h/image%5B156%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZbiYQRhI/AAAAAAAAQG8/0Y5aG4ogQbo/image_thumb%5B88%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="234" /></em></a><em>   </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Kasler’s  Roswell sconce has a linen “shield” shade – simple elegance.  The shade is available in several colors – but I adore this French blue.</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvhx5MM6OW3aZKRsN3fHwmeQoVBZHN0fJmMaaB1PKGOz8HfbEXZJDwfSDUr0MGnPR_f4LyO5rD1gdcFaIoA2v_0DJlTtwN6U-znPHef-GnHM39a55uxuaFoyVGftaU933bfBOA00JHMJN/s1600-h/image%5B81%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHMHnjM7Mm7ukqHcJkOQ6dcwd5m1cz7dqV6b_VvPChAIQaPb6PzzJi-OTLXPG0Upt162QB6W1nXCYtTN5uiWoOXYtTb3OOIhLXflArggDrRDPkrxbyQll0g9VGTd6VBWqzbkfwFKCk_1df/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="256" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>The Hurley chandelier is perfect for a bedroom or powder room.  It comes in a few finishes – but the polished nickel, shown here, is perfect!! </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZdsSm_II/AAAAAAAAQHU/iJ2A8t3mHsY/s1600-h/image%5B82%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZehPYQdI/AAAAAAAAQHc/_8YbFeSt338/image_thumb%5B34%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="342" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>Be still my heart!   The Flea Market wall lantern is perfect anywhere - the entry hall, or the family room, the dining room or the stair hall.   I could see using these going down a long hallway to softly light the way at night.</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZfK4CA6I/AAAAAAAAQHk/yiq0wRSEba0/s1600-h/image%5B83%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="489" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZgFOn86I/AAAAAAAAQHs/KodBqZddG0w/image_thumb%5B35%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="646" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Kasler’s  Sophie is a feminine take on the English pool table light.  It comes in the rust or old white finish.  Imagine this over your kitchen island, or over a bar.   Either place, it’s a beauty!</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZg4F8xmI/AAAAAAAAQH0/nlQOlkMDVK8/s1600-h/image%5B84%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZhvpUbBI/AAAAAAAAQH8/mB_IMnUBfkA/image_thumb%5B36%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="279" /></em></a><em>   </em></p> <p align="center"><em>The Weldon wall lamp is dressier than some of Kasler’s other designs.   This would be wonderful in the public areas of a house such as the entry hall or dining room.  The Weldon makes quite a statement and it comes in two finishes.  </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>The next designer new to Circa Lighting that caught my eye is Houstonian J. Randall Powers, or Randy to his friends and clients.  Powers’ recently created line should come as no surprise to those familiar with his work:  the pieces are outstanding!</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZiLpsQYI/AAAAAAAAQIE/MSMZIlLxtoU/s1600-h/image%5B170%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZiXV8EfI/AAAAAAAAQIM/y0VFLVlwLiM/image_thumb%5B102%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="162" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Powers is one of Houston’s busiest and most published interior designers.   Young and charming, he recently designed a wonderful  house for the principal of Visual Comfort.   The finished project was published in House Beautiful this summer and can be seen </em><a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/search/label/J.%20Randall%20Powers"><em>here</em></a><em> in Cote de Texas.  The project was large and quite lengthy and Powers and his clients became good friends in the process.  Of course, he was asked to lend his name and ingenuity to the company.   Powers is known for his versatility – he is just as adroit with contemporary design as he is with the English Country Manor look, and thus, his work for Visual Comfort reflects this knack for classic, timeless design.  </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Here, the Geoffrey (named after Bennison?) floor lamp is simply gorgeous.  Made in the aged iron and hand rubbed antique brass finish, this elegant lamp would be perfect in the living room or the master bedroom.   </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZjMbtpjI/AAAAAAAAQIU/kivYDdRXx50/s1600-h/image%5B101%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="413" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZjtNGpeI/AAAAAAAAQIc/gUEXW88k1dc/image_thumb%5B49%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="644" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>These lamps are my favorite in Power’s line.  Made of marble – yes, marble, you have a choice of white or black.  Aren’t these gorgeous?  The black marble has a  somewhat Empire feel, where as the white marble could go from Swedish to Belgian to French design.  The possibilities for these two lamps are endless.  </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZkeU-5LI/AAAAAAAAQIk/GcKhW5vM4LA/s1600-h/image%5B109%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZlNxBaYI/AAAAAAAAQIs/QiQUyR3LKFM/image_thumb%5B55%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="515" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>The double Savoy sconce comes in four finishes, but the polished nickel is especially beautiful.</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZlTt88jI/AAAAAAAAQI0/NrKdUEoXQAY/s1600-h/image%5B168%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZl6evU_I/AAAAAAAAQI8/OlLe8sjbJtk/image_thumb%5B100%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="192" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>The Lancaster floor lamp is starkly elegant – the only flourish comes at it’s feet.   Available in gilded or aged iron, this lamp is somewhat dressy – perfect for between two contemporary slipper chairs or two antique Klismos. </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>The next new designer, Californian interior designer Michael S. Smith, introduced his line for Circa Lighting this year and, as expected, it does not disappoint.</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQEKUMiaYLETWg24gHXhMnauYNeZjzhqGlkzytNuijSz51kwqZu60PkdCj0fLNdQUp_bBwU1-CQibJvxa1ZejgaCBQiKa9AKzDaP0uErSDaUk_rgs4Z8BpN7G7tkDvSycxze90n__TdRk/s1600-h/image%5B112%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZnFg0tvI/AAAAAAAAQJM/bUhixg6YO-M/image_thumb%5B58%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="366" /></em></a><em>  </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Smith’s designs for Circa Lighting  would fit right into his sumptuous interiors.   This lamp, the Crescent, is the line’s standout piece.  It is made of natural quartz stone (!) and comes with a simple yet elegant, paper shade.   A pair of these lamps would be smashing in any designer’s room!</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZnrtwUQI/AAAAAAAAQJU/vsoVZdXlyLQ/s1600-h/image%5B113%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZoDJw_tI/AAAAAAAAQJg/eKZULcDMsic/image_thumb%5B59%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="393" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>The Eiffel single sconce comes in four finishes, but I’m partial to this wonderful polished nickel.  This would be perfect in a master bath, lighting a hallway, or in a man’s library.   </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZo5nTBhI/AAAAAAAAQJo/sQHV3uZHK5U/s1600-h/image%5B117%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZpT3jVKI/AAAAAAAAQJw/4wYlNRnjcvM/image_thumb%5B61%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="291" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>The Spencer Sheffield silver table lamp by Smith is great for the living room, a library or the family sitting room.   It could be used in pairs or as a single accent lamp.   I love this lamp and obviously Smith does too – this was the fixture he chose to publicize his association with Circa Lighting.   </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>There are other fixtures from the Visual Comfort/Circa Lighting product line that are personal favorites.    Here are just a few of the ones that I think are wonderful:</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZqGhqoqI/AAAAAAAAQJ4/HtgsKG1kY3E/s1600-h/image%5B123%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZqkOlpaI/AAAAAAAAQKA/sYJQQGabhxU/image_thumb%5B65%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="278" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>I love this urn lamp – it comes in two sizes and four finishes.  This old garden white on wood finish is perfect for the family room, bedroom, sunroom – really anywhere.  A classic shape with a classic paper shade – it is just the right fixture for the current garden statuary look that is so popular today.</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZrC5ZuZI/AAAAAAAAQKI/2iWNTy3SOnU/s1600-h/image%5B169%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZrmy_YOI/AAAAAAAAQKQ/RUE1SA3maY8/image_thumb%5B101%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="299" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Lanterns for the interior are hot, hot, hot.  Circa Lighting has over 140 lanterns in their catalogue and this is my favorite one!  This lantern –  with a crown top  - comes in a green patina finish with antique brass accents.       Two of these over a large kitchen island would be stunning.   Actually, it would be stunning no matter what room it’s in. </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FI8k1Vu7tyIxKnyFNcj8rqJOjZlbB73RWQxZEUKnZoLu1UckvkypbkoooU_h1Uv8pGXlM9-y6uN3KzUkPvGYj6JHh_TYIiBGh7jtnR4G5jtkGsWveQWKkSsv-LhbRVBZNmBhtUPTZxI/s1600-h/image%5B125%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZtCtqeNI/AAAAAAAAQKg/7cYQzimR2io/image_thumb%5B67%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="305" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>I love this light!  A faux candle lights the fixture making it much safer than the real thing.     Two of these would be great on a fireplace mantel or on a buffet table, in a bookshelf, or you could use a pair on pedestals flanking an antique English linen press.  Highly versatile, this fixture comes in many different finishes, sizes, and shapes. </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZtk7ifcI/AAAAAAAAQKo/uVJIojB2SVw/s1600-h/image%5B126%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZuX0oXKI/AAAAAAAAQKw/ppNDAq2zplY/image_thumb%5B68%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="218" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>This candlestick style table lamp is precious!   The  lamp  is very tall and is perfect for a buffet or console table.   It comes in the wonderful old garden white on wood finish.   It is available in different sizes and shapes and is a very authentic looking copy of an antique – something that Circa Lighting excels at.   </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWTtsnt2x68GWXd1sTXQ4LaP-bKzOgUepIXcgKDDVaEwfNCWBuHo5Qc7jXPrE1NWd2t7MWusslBferMWmt1nbTw0etpLLNGQTN5BocsYw95-FsUCK70UxjVzsoTZKV_c5su9x84Ed4q6Bm/s1600-h/image%5B145%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZv4zFjxI/AAAAAAAAQLA/5WKxm2JhL6M/image_thumb%5B79%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="304" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>This wall lantern – Old Toll – is black with chinoiserie detailing and a faux candle.  Absolutely fabulous!</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZwfed_UI/AAAAAAAAQLI/weOWjuMD-Hw/s1600-h/image%5B134%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5F6ql9c9F3I7K8JlYCakc2kIhhwKxZGYiBnhAwd3YJHs_ltnaWzadSF5S1mHYEQQAu_W_ajAclA2Mzr0cJb42l8jxsRTL8LVBLJ1L9M2pbfCxL6K96-d-3ncbVUPoB5MF6CxksV1Vg5iN/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="343" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>The Paris Flea Market chandelier is a signature piece for Circa Lighting.    It comes in petite, medium, and large sizes – in antique brass or polished silver with seeded glass.  There are also sconces to match in the different sizes.    A copy of a popular antique – it’s a good alternative to the pricey original.</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>In my interior design work, I have used Circa Lighting on many jobs.   Having the store in Houston is too convenient not to utilize, but ordering online is just as easy!</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZxj9ifvI/AAAAAAAAQLY/krBPxGi4N9U/s1600-h/JoniPictures%20130%5B3%5D.jpg"><em><img alt="JoniPictures 130" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZyYoVEoI/AAAAAAAAQLg/QL8yaeMdmoY/JoniPictures%20130_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="JoniPictures 130" width="590" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>This ceiling fixture, the  Double Twist,  was used in the sitting room of a high rise apartment.   It’s designed by Eric Cohler and I love the crystal ball on the end.</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZy395VTI/AAAAAAAAQLo/toL9F1Hly9s/s1600-h/Anne%27sBedroom%20032%5B5%5D.jpg"><em><img alt="Anne'sBedroom 032" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZzkkIA_I/AAAAAAAAQLw/3bHq5VfyIXE/Anne%27sBedroom%20032_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Anne'sBedroom 032" width="570" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>For a master bedroom that was designed “on a budget” – I used this simple candlestick floor lamp next to the French chair and ottoman.  The silk shade was recovered in the toile fabric.</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZz-iEHiI/AAAAAAAAQL4/Hj9bOYehKJY/s1600-h/f%5B3%5D.jpg"><em><img alt="f" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZ0RMe_AI/AAAAAAAAQMA/qCocAv9XxyA/f_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="f" width="608" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>In this townhouse, on the skirted table, I used the black Chinoiserie lamp.  It’s hiding back there, I promise! </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>  </em><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZ0uV2TkI/AAAAAAAAQMI/i54izFQSS2E/s1600-h/Brochsteins%20005%5B3%5D.jpg"><em><img alt="Brochsteins 005" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZ1PKLA0I/AAAAAAAAQMQ/CaPKU-nKPko/Brochsteins%20005_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Brochsteins 005" width="473" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Ok, ok, here’s a closer look of the lamp, still hiding somewhat!</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZ1gQFKqI/AAAAAAAAQMY/1eGXn7bDJ8I/s1600-h/image%5B149%5D.png"><em><img alt="image" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STeZ2gRDDeI/AAAAAAAAQMg/302dYfq7nWI/image_thumb%5B81%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="image" width="457" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>  </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Visual Comfort/Circa Lighting has really grown in popularity over the years.  It seems that every time I open a design magazine or book – there are lighting fixtures credited to either Circa Lighting or Visual Comfort.  To test my theory, I opened up domino Magazine’s  web page.  Sure enough, the very first thing I saw, NYC interior designer’s Miles Redd’s apartment, was loaded with fixtures from Circa Lighting.  In Redd’s bedroom, above, is Eric Cohler’s Shore Line lamp – the tall version.  If you don’t believe me – test out my theory yourself.  Open any magazine and see how long it takes for you to spot a beautiful fixture from Circa Lighting or Visual Comfort.  Trust me – it won’t be but a minute!</em></p> <p> </p> <p>Houstonians – don’t forget to visit the huge Visual Comfort warehouse sale this week!!!!   Located at 2021 Bingle Road – Trade gets first look on Friday, the 5th.   Saturday is open to the public.</p> <p> </p> <p>And if you aren’t in Houston, the web site for Circa Lighting is <a href="www.circalighting.com">here</a>.</p>

Visual Comfort/Circa Lighting Warehouse Sale

      One of my favorite places to shop for lamps and lighting fixtures is Circa Lighting – the retail store with locations in Housto...

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Burger King Nintendo Wii Toys

Burger King is giving away <strong>10 Wii kids meal toys </strong>based on the <strong>Nintendo</strong> characters and games. The toys are being released two at a time throughout late November and December 2008. Each of the Burger King Nintendo Wii toys come with their own magnetic Wii remote.<br /><br />The 10 Wii toys included in this Burger King promotion are:<br /><br /><blockquote>Chain Chomp Launcher - <em>Launch to knock down Wario and Bowser</em></blockquote><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOwa6y7ByN2dBv5J6kD1up9uT6Znx3Ym3GXRPO0A6kDCkwgZ6g4RdGJugbKIC2FB2s01d9e14wjw_RMQ7lfjBlLQma8LmPvpOrnwhNAo4w8mJ_kZRyVPxqjMTz20ebLaHRsnRk6h_La_9d/s1600-h/burger-king_wii-toys_chain-chomp-launcher.png"><img alt="Burger King Wii Kids Meal Toys 2008 - Chain Chomp Launcher - image credit unknown" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341869292234945938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOwa6y7ByN2dBv5J6kD1up9uT6Znx3Ym3GXRPO0A6kDCkwgZ6g4RdGJugbKIC2FB2s01d9e14wjw_RMQ7lfjBlLQma8LmPvpOrnwhNAo4w8mJ_kZRyVPxqjMTz20ebLaHRsnRk6h_La_9d/s320/burger-king_wii-toys_chain-chomp-launcher.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 221px; height: 188px;" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote>Flip and Stick Donkey Kong - <em>Donkey Kong flips through the air</em> <br />Light-Up Luma - <em>Luma lights up</em><br />Metroid Challenge - <em>Get ball through a maze</em></blockquote><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkCkDipDzOoPejkAps7HwVY33KRt_qz5k8chf0tle6rMvLuD3gX5NtKUN_3gstlxjpZ4W6HKCMDry9BhZPlzGHLb6xlbo1_N0TssBooXqR7D2W0YRnVQhHlSAzFTIFOVJdv2i_r4GI9r2K/s1600-h/burger-king_wii-toys-lot2.JPG"><img alt="Burger King Wii Kids Meal Toys 2008 - Flip and Stick Donkey Kong,Light-Up Luma,Metroid Challenge - image credit unknown" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341860879094361266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkCkDipDzOoPejkAps7HwVY33KRt_qz5k8chf0tle6rMvLuD3gX5NtKUN_3gstlxjpZ4W6HKCMDry9BhZPlzGHLb6xlbo1_N0TssBooXqR7D2W0YRnVQhHlSAzFTIFOVJdv2i_r4GI9r2K/s400/burger-king_wii-toys-lot2.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 128px;" /></a><br /><blockquote>Whirl 'n Twirl Princess Peach - <em>Windup - twirls</em><br />Mario to the Rescue - <em>Get Mario to the Top</em><br />Mario Kart Yoshi - <em>Goes in different directions</em></blockquote><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh26y_9KUowDJEDqJVTGmAo_vuCCnwis77pjtP_I_II96d6Mt0ziFiZQYz8wW3X-al-ZN1fT-x_4lOLmvCeW4qQpyyPxoInjxJYznN4Lyj8M-jpdDZN8mwkrsuqhyphenhyphenv7aW16ApvVoLuVz9DU/s1600-h/burger-king_wii-toys-lot3.JPG"><img alt="Burger King Wii Kids Meal Toys 2008 -Mario to the Rescue,Whirl 'n Twirl Princess Peach,Mario Kart Yoahi - image credit unknown" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341862642390258530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh26y_9KUowDJEDqJVTGmAo_vuCCnwis77pjtP_I_II96d6Mt0ziFiZQYz8wW3X-al-ZN1fT-x_4lOLmvCeW4qQpyyPxoInjxJYznN4Lyj8M-jpdDZN8mwkrsuqhyphenhyphenv7aW16ApvVoLuVz9DU/s400/burger-king_wii-toys-lot3.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 138px;" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote>Rumbling Tumbling Diddy Kong - <em>Windup - tumbles</em><br />Float and Go Boo - <em>Floats forward using Wii remote</em><br />Galaxy Blast Mario - <em>Blasts off</em></blockquote><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp3t-znrgsDnBXFwrqlWGdaxtCX0c89CXh6ZQOOOtKqy1fUBj88cvdnvYUlvDiYWbOPqMPG_OCXsJ32MckZ0jlrAJW8iVNdGKPgtd_y8-ulAyN3QkqSME6fEwD68yiTnDrh7kvnchSXJAt/s1600-h/burger-king_wii-toys-lot1.JPG"><img alt="Burger King Wii Kids Meal Toys 2008 - Rumbling Tumbling Diddy Kong, Float and Go Boo, Galaxy Blast Mario - image credit unknown" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341863004658316690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp3t-znrgsDnBXFwrqlWGdaxtCX0c89CXh6ZQOOOtKqy1fUBj88cvdnvYUlvDiYWbOPqMPG_OCXsJ32MckZ0jlrAJW8iVNdGKPgtd_y8-ulAyN3QkqSME6fEwD68yiTnDrh7kvnchSXJAt/s400/burger-king_wii-toys-lot1.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 120px;" /></a><br /><br />10 Wii Toys from Burger King. Get 'em while they are hot!<br /><br /><strong>Related Links</strong><br /><a href="http://nintendo.joystiq.com/2008/12/04/burger-king-offering-free-wii-toys-in-exchange-for-money-good-h/">Joystiq - Burger King Wii Toys</a>

Burger King Nintendo Wii Toys

Burger King is giving away 10 Wii kids meal toys based on the Nintendo characters and games. The toys are being released two at a time thr...

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Antique Shopping in Austin: A Recent Visit!!

<p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6AMrxS7I/AAAAAAAAP7s/9u5NA_AegLw/s1600-h/Austin0193.jpg"><img alt="Austin 019" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6Avd6GdI/AAAAAAAAP70/hgpgHT3v2Ss/Austin019_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 019" width="580" /></a></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Whenever I go to Austin, Texas, the first store I hit is Shabby Slips on 6th Street.  A branch of the store in Houston owned by Renea Abbott, it is much smaller and more intimate than the original.   But – that’s alright.  This store is every bit as beautiful and full of wonderful eye candy as the Houston one.   Look how charming the outside is – with its antique “OPEN” sign and white curtains blowing in the breeze.  </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6BQjkKWI/AAAAAAAAP78/sielX0UTeUU/s1600-h/Austin0184.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 018" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyiCVdo8v35IvULZIrMQvxy1WW4y-io9MscLtmbIqYw4U3LtkGnmtnZqOlXnZah9i3ElTmgTucVpGV6RwKjNWf6RNeTJmHFSS1Yu-2C-SK-8rhtSflFf3LbMTKFJwpje0doNDSBYL2uHHw/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 018" width="644" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>OK, let’s go in – I already see a few things that have caught my eye from the window.  I’m really on a mission this day.  We’re staying at the Four Seasons and it’s a UT football game weekend, which means the city is full to capacity.  Add to that it’s ACL weekend, Austin City Limits, a huge 3 day music extravaganza which is why we are here to begin with.  Our daughter has invited two girlfriends to go to ACL.  So, rooms with views of Lady Bird Lake are completely sold out, except for one smoking room, which the hotel promised they would refresh.  Except when we check in, it still stinks like someone has just smoked a pack of unfiltered Camels in there.   Ben has sent me out to find a scented candle to burn.   Wow – that’s a first!  Ben telling me to buy a scented candle!   Oh-K, no problem,  I aim to please.</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6CZnwIhI/AAAAAAAAP8M/FVO0ntmfzT4/s1600-h/Austin0215.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 021" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6Cx8FLOI/AAAAAAAAP8U/7lNaqhD0iEc/Austin021_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 021" width="644" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>How gorgeous is this sofa?  OK – I’ll take it, wrap it up.  Tufted in the most extremely luscious way – this is one sofa here that won’t be slipcovered.  And that cute white Jeep Commander outside the window?  ha!  That’s the Cote de Texas blogmobile.  White, of course – with caramel colored interior.  True love.</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6DNqWZcI/AAAAAAAAP8c/4XLL43mdlD0/s1600-h/Austin0223.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 022" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNq-x8G3DfrkFU0mbKqu8GFAWbYdEIrc0_-cm7lbFDKKlNpJnmkrkzgn-XsvzKa2aHIvA60REA0feeLT7XlqKQPlnfAQYH4pKT1hmNMONLQOzOOHdW0gnMiEfjMiHBaahTF8B_EaxOxE/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 022" width="580" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>This is a standard chair for Shabby Slips with the English saddle arm, down back and bottom cushions.  This is not slipcovered yet – but it still is beautiful in its bare state.  Love the Kelly Wearstler pillow.   Will we ever tire of that fabric?</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6ENLBQzI/AAAAAAAAP8s/vekjhu_Llok/s1600-h/Austin0233.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 023" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6ERbLjfI/AAAAAAAAP80/1VqkUue8HHY/Austin023_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 023" width="580" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>I love this Spanish influenced desk – it’s so versatile – it could be a bedside table, or a sofa table, a buffet in a dining room, or a coffee table in front of a large sofa.   The faux bois vase is from Oly Studios.   But, check out the chair – with its beautiful linen, waterfall slipcover.  And look at the crown on that down cushion!  That’s pretty high!   I love the decor here – the white, white walls with the seagrass matting – so fresh and clean looking.  It really makes the merchandise look great.</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6E27XSEI/AAAAAAAAP88/5YhCNYIlOUY/s1600-h/Austin0243.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 024" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH36KRXycmpp3FruZ_Bl3Z1NNrVwPv4299HmA-PRknWBcGVFohW1u3rKchyphenhyphenX7FCKqtWgjNsdvPK_DixpSGzMdVCsx7UN0Dh_OUZsJCv-mI76zCC5qro0_FrXNBkRlls-ZZZApXNVVCOUGI/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 024" width="1028" /></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>Glamour comes to Shabby Slips – the mushroom velvet sofa has one back and one bottom cushion – my favorite combination.  The chairs with the t-cushion arms are a perfect pair for the sofa.  I love how they put the two empty frames flanking the antique mirror.   The poor orchid needs to be retired though.  I mean, really.  Toss it already.</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6FrFtHDI/AAAAAAAAP9M/aUV9iX0Eosw/s1600-h/Austin0264.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 026" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6GlLIM7I/AAAAAAAAP9U/kj96twZISSs/Austin026_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 026" width="644" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Love this vignette with the oversized mirror and the matching floor lamps – which I adore.  Also, on the table are faux rosemary plants, which are just about the only fake plant I ever use.   These look great in a kitchen if you can’t grow the real thing.</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6HJQ-_5I/AAAAAAAAQEQ/Nxyi32SXIDw/s1600-h/Austin0297.jpg"><em><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6HJQ-_5I/AAAAAAAAQEU/TywBV-3yqmA/s1600-h/Austin%20029.jpg"><img alt="Austin 029" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6HnrMlEI/AAAAAAAAQCs/6OHvusIcU2Y/Austin%20029_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" title="Austin 029" width="585" /></a></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em>I love this antiqued-mirrored coffee table, it’s diminutive size is great for an accent piece.  The sofa, again, waits to be sold before the slip is sewn.    Silk velvet tiger pillows are a hot alternative to zebra skins.    </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6ICdHN6I/AAAAAAAAQEY/myBsER-Jcto/s1600-h/Austin02812.jpg"><em><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6ICdHN6I/AAAAAAAAQEc/4sq05g7XynE/s1600-h/Austin%20028.jpg"><img alt="Austin 028" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6Iswg-wI/AAAAAAAAQC4/6YbGZxlPJ04/Austin%20028_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" title="Austin 028" width="581" /></a></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Another dining table, this time large glass apothecary jars as centerpieces.  Barry Dixon, the interior designer, uses these bottles filled with vividly colored water to great effect.  Mercury glass cylinder lamps are topped with square shades.    </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6Izgl9YI/AAAAAAAAP98/jt2zXlon2Lg/s1600-h/Austin0306.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 030" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6J7hYOSI/AAAAAAAAP-E/RXAi_CBCYb0/Austin030_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 030" width="493" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Great mirror, sconces and antique buffet.  The chaise is a great size – contemporary lines, not too big.  </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6LFh3L4I/AAAAAAAAQEg/-39c49CPezU/s1600-h/Austin0317.jpg"><em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPN1_BLbCaEj7_-9cOFct0UZhvuvbtJz1MTUBgpgpaeBQX2MqTMgDjc3hccKlWNmpt3c3VtC-dvZLcaNYwibYkfTZ6P7e0s25fDC3L6SfP38R3XeXI30Ad0OhTl5g1q_0T-WU9UHJ5kpwf/s1600-h/Austin%20031%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Austin 031" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6LxtbA-I/AAAAAAAAQDE/Bwk9SiKu6zk/Austin%20031_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" title="Austin 031" width="509" /></a></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>A romantic wood framed love seat, with ice blue pillows.  I love the pair of sconces, but the real stars  here are the antique Venetian mirrors!  These are great looking ones that would work in a classic or contemporary interior.</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6MceFUtI/AAAAAAAAP-c/HaUAPvYCYv0/s1600-h/Austin02011.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 020" border="0" height="772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6M5HRIcI/AAAAAAAAP-k/8_sv0aCpXfg/Austin020_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 020" width="851" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Rarely is there ever not a Princess and the Pea bed on display in Shabby Slips.  Here, twins with upholstered headboards and lots of linen fabric.   I love the entire vignette – from the small crystal chandelier – what a great idea instead of a lamp – to the small sunburst gilt mirror.   A pair of framed intaglios hang above the beds. </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6Ncyy0PI/AAAAAAAAP-s/EKWzJkfTZ3Y/s1600-h/Austin0333.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 033" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6NkCsuKI/AAAAAAAAP-0/ul6IM7CDaJM/Austin033_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 033" width="644" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>I mean – just look at the gorgeous dust ruffle!!!!  Shabby Slips always elevates their beds to create this long drop.  Also, they are sewn with a double ruffle – twice the amount of gathers that a normal workroom does.  This double ruffle is great to use on chair skirts too.  Alright, candles bought – had to get a few since I had an open order to buy.  </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6OIGPmwI/AAAAAAAAP-8/J03kkdMwu3w/s1600-h/Austin%20037.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 037" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6OpHuiZI/AAAAAAAAP_E/sIw73rrYShs/Austin%20037_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 037" width="644" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Next stop is always Whit Hanks Antiques, an upscale mall further down on 6th Street.  </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6PIJS1lI/AAAAAAAAP_M/l553xxASj8M/s1600-h/Austin%20035.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 035" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6PoYfZXI/AAAAAAAAP_U/udYM5v_azBk/Austin%20035_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 035" width="644" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>.Just look for the famous Treaty Oak – right  in front of Whit Hanks.</em></p> <p align="center"><em>There’s a fence around it now after a crazy person poisoned the tree in 1989.  They weren’t sure it would survive, but it did.    This oak is the last surviving one from a group of 14 that served as a tribal meeting place for Comanche and Tonkawa Indians over 500 years ago.  Before the poisoning, the tree’s spread was over 127 ft.  Now only 1/3 of the tree remains, though it finally started producing acorns again in 1997 – for the first time since the poisoning.  </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6QGjqX5I/AAAAAAAAP_c/nKLTutWU5Qg/s1600-h/Austin%20049.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 049" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6QiLjXeI/AAAAAAAAP_k/zSFhsjS4Cpc/Austin%20049_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 049" width="644" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>My favorite place in Whit Hanks is The Antique Swan which is probably the best place to buy English smalls any where except Portobello Street in London. </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3ljFsBG9oN_g0c4_com4_VC1NyX80DKNNvuIYtBbrGBqs1smHLSpGr9dqvn7NYGsSageohIKNxGG2xKZOsqmhTPYoSBdEs4Vx8XY9275HmPQJ_wIn_NbuatMgmiqWfaS-d_JX1Kwlh26/s1600-h/Austin0453.jpg"><em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfPjhtOuVXlll3kRyrd4C1jAoyYYSmawwXgRCJ5yf60NTV5XXSoBmMHWwEyncXbRfcEoLvG_8KLLpbO00CVtXREvIHc-Cj-Bn-7qOy9L9NQxIYlLCoaffLRe7nZz8K5Y62vgYj2eeFXKaw/s1600-h/Austin%20045.jpg"><img alt="Austin 045" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6RqossJI/AAAAAAAAQDQ/fExh8Id4EiM/Austin%20045_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" title="Austin 045" width="511" /></a></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Shelves and shelves of transferware.  I once bought a set of 20 brown and white transferware plates here – they were such a bargain I couldn’t resist.    Most of them are now hanging in my dining room.  I spy two Masonware vases on the top shelf of this dessert cart that I really could use for my collection!  Oh well, I’m sure they are out of my price range. </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6SP_rqrI/AAAAAAAAP_8/chhnsww7Z8k/s1600-h/Austin0413.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 041" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywvRi9NQpR9SRu8dgvtamK09MIvbchsf2t0yRiB4Mri2dhu-Eah8bweadDRAGE8mTs2jv9ZrT-NyFoLxZIWVI6KARiLOlrA5QEiUHFgpyPX7e7NBfZpPOSgUajXiA_HS1Y_YqRgJNZ5k/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 041" width="471" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Someone needs to call Charles Faudree quick – this is such a great selection of English Staffordshire figures.  He loves to make lamps out of these pieces.  </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6TCukAqI/AAAAAAAAQEw/ZWsbN5UoDV0/s1600-h/Austin0482.jpg"><em></em></a> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7LzFM9UxtJmR1D9lS1mEuSkKhe8l6hsPdVns10kjiNTavOH6EbAFiSm9OnCJk07jcv-1LE3Kh76DDqU-ogyCLbqF5TYJy8K0QmRkrlYK_kdfkA_iwtjFvrJxb_1uZLHZ0KUba_BiRF9g/s1600-h/Austin%20048.jpg"><img alt="Austin 048" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6UOhbPmI/AAAAAAAAQAY/zNciQy1pxpw/Austin%20048_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 048" width="351" /></a></a></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Aw, cute authentic  Toby Jugs!!</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6UlSLaFI/AAAAAAAAQE4/_eFvtjguYaw/s1600-h/Austin0502.jpg"><em></em></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6UlSLaFI/AAAAAAAAQE8/TkymIZvkItQ/s1600-h/Austin%20050.jpg"><img alt="Austin 050" border="0" height="483" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6Vjvaw2I/AAAAAAAAQAs/q-3se9brcFI/Austin%20050_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 050" width="644" /></a></a></a></em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em><em>There is lots and lots of Majolica for those who collect it!  Alyse!!!!  </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6WL1AhvI/AAAAAAAAQFA/VZM1W8i3SKU/s1600-h/Austin0563.jpg"><em><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6WL1AhvI/AAAAAAAAQFE/rQ6BOaStZ9E/s1600-h/Austin%20056.jpg"><img alt="Austin 056" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6WqfGM2I/AAAAAAAAQDs/ielju0etn0Y/Austin%20056_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" title="Austin 056" width="644" /></a></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Next, at a French antique booth, Fray has recently invested heavily in painted pieces.  This was a pair of consoles which they allowed to be broken up.  A shame – though I can’t even afford the one!   But isn’t this a beauty?</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6XOHO_MI/AAAAAAAAQBE/KstlsLm8Z-c/s1600-h/Austin0544.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 054" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKSVlOck6qYs15UQ6e86NKxS06JIJ3W6taONnaw8BvhSDKoQ6HxOVPoOjYa5LfSrbIBq7iWNDrm_mGNIWmXHd6aNBSrQYWm-zmr5lqMLO91yJiqTGYkRPH2pbRKPZc3Clbbz2B73-VIx2/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 054" width="497" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>I like this chest with the gilded candlesticks on top.   The newest thing in display in antique stores is placing mirrors and sconces on top of antique doors – just like they have done here.</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6X6jvDRI/AAAAAAAAQBU/ipeZPJiirVc/s1600-h/Austin0603.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 060" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6Ye-SUqI/AAAAAAAAQBc/_YCehj3BQEM/Austin060_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 060" width="644" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>These are functional pieces – a pair of demi lunes used as consoles or together as a small table.  </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6Y7bSy9I/AAAAAAAAQBk/W5GAqe3t_KU/s1600-h/Austin0733.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 073" border="0" height="446" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6Zig_2zI/AAAAAAAAQBs/17irGxTNGeE/Austin073_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 073" width="644" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Moving through Whit Hanks’  other booths, I find this piece that is hard to resist – a gray painted French settee in pink silk – charming!</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdrRVP-UD-0GCXSLMfXirIrjxcAF-kKV0aBz-JzSbn5W2P9ykkOlopK6qXYkT8yO8qrZVfKecBWJEHrgDlJ96EDv4ryMYI6N7TXToxV7GVk_O1rWH2bUxEliMYdVp9viERcdBbDvrDb8AB/s1600-h/Austin0686.jpg"><em><img alt="Austin 068" border="0" height="411" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6avlNbeI/AAAAAAAAQCA/d2QOwYuyVmA/Austin068_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="Austin 068" width="644" /></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>And a great Duchesse de Brise – perfect for a bedroom with a fireplace. </em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6bPomrsI/AAAAAAAAQFI/Bs56b2_w5dE/s1600-h/Austin0694.jpg"><em><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6bPomrsI/AAAAAAAAQFM/QW9ICUIfGec/s1600-h/Austin%20069.jpg"><img alt="Austin 069" border="0" height="484" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_t8-Y4w1UKrc/STT6blWgjII/AAAAAAAAQD4/069uO9m2tWc/Austin%20069_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" title="Austin 069" width="612" /></a></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>I loved this – Princess Eugenie, Napoleon III’s wife.  The original by Winterhalter is in Rome.  This large canvas measures 10 x 7.  I would love to design a room around this painting!   I just need the client.   Anyone interested?</em></p> <p align="center"><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>OK, I’m done shopping for the day.   More on my tour of Austin’s great places to shop another day!!   To visit Whit Hanks online, please go </em><a href="http://www.whithanksantiques.com/"><em>here</em></a><em>.   And Shabby Slips, Houston has a gorgeous web site </em><a href="www.shabbyslipshouston.com"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p>

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