Fabulous Vintage & Antique Finds at 86 Home

I'm just wowed by 86 Home, a shop I found on Etsy

that sells fantastic vintage accessories!

Antiques don't have to be dark, dusty and stuffy.

You don't need to commit to them

all over the place and in every corner of your house. 

No matter how contemporary and sleek your decor is,

a vintage accent piece brings a rich sense of history.

Not just any piece. Something deliberate.

Something to add depth and balance,

and a nod of appreciation for generations past.

86 Home groups items into creative categories such as

The English Study,

The Bohemian Bungalow

and The Rustic Cabin

that guide us to just the right accent pieces for our homes.

And who doesn't want a home to be just a bit more...homey?

Want to see more?

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Images used with direct permission from Jaclyn at 86 Home.

An Attraction to Vintage Paint-by-Number Wall Art

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Did I ever do a paint-by-number? You bet I did. 

If only I had saved them from years ago.

Vintage paint-by-number art is very trendy.

Adding a piece brings a tongue in cheek, 

don't-be-so-serious punch to your home decor.

A nod to days gone by when we did art kits instead of video games. 

An appreciation for wanna-be artists. (Like me.)

Framed or unframed. Often in pairs. Usually in muted tones.

Common themes are nautical, Christian scenes, horses, 

Asian, still life, clowns, hunting dogs, and ballerinas.

Plus reproductions of the great classics.

I had a good time looking through loads of them on Etsy.

Here are several of my favorites, complete with links.

VintageParamour

"The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci

DairylandVintage

YourKingsRansom

LEMmONyADEstAND

33rdStreetRevisited

VintageSmallsAndMore

AtomicPutz

DaysLongGoneSalvage

VintageMomentsShop

"The Blue Boy" by Thomas Gainsborough

coffeehousevintage

FiftiesandBeyond

ImaginaryHomeVintage

"The Gleaners" by Jean-Francois Millet

StilettoGirlVintage

Christmas at Feeney’s Garden Center

Feasterville, PA is the home of Feeney's Garden Center,

a popular place year-round for landscaping & gardening needs.

They also have a great selection of classy patio furniture, gifts, Yankee candles, etc.

But at Christmas, Feeney's is really something extra-special!

The designers create Christmas trees, centerpieces and wreaths

that are absolutely over-the-top!

We go every year at this time, not only to shop, but to get into the Christmas spirit.

Here are some photos I took so you can see what I mean.

Plus, their contact information if you'd like to visit them yourself!

One of our favorite displays: a candy & cookie theme!

Shelves and shelves of Byers' Choice Ltd. Carolers!

White, silver and purple, accented with crystal - so elegant!

Beautiful nativities, this one by Jim Shore.

Festive red and lime green!

Feeney's Garden Center

1134 Bustleton Pike

Feasterville, PA 19053

Here's the Feeney's website

and Facebook page.

Rice ~ Let’s Go Shopping!

Founded in 1998, Rice is based in Denmark.
It's best known for handmade baskets, bright melamine tableware,
and hand-glazed ceramic pieces.
Their colorful, whimsical products encourage a lighthearted lifestyle,
whether we're entertaining or just having a bowl of cereal!

Care to join me as I browse through Rice?  Let's Go Shopping!



Speaking of whimsy, first I'll introduce you to this
>>>Paper Mache Flamingo Wall Hanging<<<
I think I'd hang a few scarves on her lovely curved neck!
Comes in your choice of 2 color combinations.

>>>Gnome Candles<<<
If you're a fan of the garden gnome, these candles will tickle your fancy!

>>>Hand Embroidered Raffia Beach Bag<<<

Feminine and fun. Head to the beach or pool in style!

>>>Melamine Cups<<<
Very sturdy in great colors & patterns.

>>>Rectangular Melamine Plate in Dutch Rose Print<<<

Charming, old fashioned, detailed. At your service!

>>>Set of 4 Retro Melamine Bowls with Lids<<<

I really, really like these.
Prepare, store, serve, take to a party.
These pastel colors are sherbety-sweet! 

>>>Hen Shaped Egg Cup<<<

Darling way to deliver your morning egg.

Comes in pink, yellow, turquoise, mint and coral.

>>Square Pillow with Vintage Cockatoo Print<&lt;

Bright & bold!

>>>Round Rafia Mini Basket with Embroidery<<<

Darling on the dresser-top for rings and things!

Visit the Rice website & Facebook page!


One of the amazing thing about Rice is that they're really socially responsible.
Check out the "We Care" page on their site to see the good they do around the globe!

Here's a fun video to enjoy from the Rice website!

Driftwood Art by Drifting Concepts

Naomi of London, Canada, gleans driftwood from the shores of Lake Erie.

With a keen eye for design, she uses each piece to create marvelous home decor.

Art directly from nature - what could be better?

Perfect accents for a beach or lakeside home, or to add a splash of summer to any home!

Here's the DriftingConcepts Etsy shop!

Images used with direct permission from Naomi of DriftingConcepts.