tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63972636764028216382024-03-12T21:23:48.939-07:00A Beautiful Mess AntiquesA Beautiful Mess Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12799714800408384837noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397263676402821638.post-5682296116672675932012-08-12T10:37:00.000-07:002012-08-12T10:37:23.758-07:00A Beautiful Mess goes "Live." New Look, Blog & Online Shopping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To say the past three months of my life have been a whirlwind would be a major understatement! I was blessed with success at the <a href="http://remnantsofthepast.com/" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: olive; font: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Remnants of the Past antique show</a> in San Luis Obispo, a week later my eldest daughter graduated from high school and a seemingly “short” two weeks after that I turned the big 4-0. It has been busy to say the least, but I wouldn’t trade these past three months for anything. (except for more sleep:) Life has a peculiar way of presenting its challenges and opportunities to us, sometimes we think the direction our path is taking us is the only one to follow, but really our paths can twist, turn, and sometimes even collide with another leading us to new experiences and adventures we would have never encountered otherwise.</div>
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I am so fortunate to have friends, family and customers who continue to support my store even though they live in different cities, states and countries. I am more than elated to announce the launch of our online store and our new blog for all of you who wish to visit <a href="http://www.abeautifulmessantiques.com/">A Beautiful Mess</a> day or night.</div>
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I am extremely grateful to my assistant Sami, my wonderful photographer <a href="http://dustyluinteriors.blogspot.com/" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: olive; font: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dustylu</a> and my web designer <a href="http://theavalonrose.com/" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: olive; font: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Avalon Rose</a> for making my vision a virtual wonderland! To my unbelievably dedicated and hard working staff thank you for taking on all the extra responsibilities. To my husband Geoff and my 3 girls, thank you for not putting up “Missing Person” posters of me.</div>
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Have a great weekend and thank you for joining me on my journey.</div>
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I have been dreaming and mentally creating a <a href="http://www.3finegrains.com/">3 Fine Grains </a>Couture handbag for many years. My dreams have become reality and next week at <a href="http://www.remnantsofthepast.com/">The Remnants of the Past Show</a> I will start selling my very first Couture handbag... The Brielle. Named after my first born and created with Brielle's day to day style in mind. Thrown across the body during the day and carried as a Clutch in the evening for those more fashionable outings; The Brielle is the perfect accessory for any style.</div>
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The Brielle is created using my signature line of Original Antique German grain sacks. Black satin lines the inside with a zippered pocket for your valuables or if you're like me... your lip gloss. Aged brass hooks and clips paired with vintage finished leather, compliment the rustic yet refined style of this bag. Each bag is guaranteed, "one of a kind" and adorned with antique English horse brass from the Queens coronation dating back from the 1800's. </div>
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I'm beyond excited to share this dream come true with all of you and I look forward to seeing you accessorize with my new line... "Kymberley Fraser" Designs. </div>
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To my beautiful Mom...</div>
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A day without you in my life would be a day without sunshine. You've been my strength when I've been weak. You've held me up when I've had trouble standing tall. You've stood tall and proud beside me every step of the way through my life. </div>
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My dear Mom, I cherish you. You're not just my Mom... You're my best friend.</div>
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I thank God daily for the love you've given me and for blessing my life as your Daughter. You've made me the person I am today... The Mother, the Daughter, the Grandaughter, the Wife and the Business Woman... It's all because of you. You often tell people that my creativity comes from somewhere else and not from you... you're wrong. My creativity comes from you. You showing me how to love and appreciate all that surrounds me and through that I've created from the heart. </div>
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I only can hope that when my girls are all grown that they can look at me with the same admiration, appreciation and love that I have for you.</div>
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Happy Mother's Day Mom!</div>
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To all my friends and followers wishing you a very Happy Mother's Day as well. </div>
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I hope you enjoy your day with your loved ones. </div>
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My hearts beginning to race, my heads spinning with more ideas, and my home and storage units are beginning to bulge. Why, you might ask...<br />
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For those of you that <b>have</b> attended the show before... Did you book your room or make a plan to drive up for the day? If not, you better hurry up! For those of you that <b>have never</b> been... This is the show to attend, so make your travel plans! </div>
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For 38 years I've been coloring Easter eggs the old fashioned way, with vinegar and tablets. My papa loves to color Easter eggs and since I was a wee-one he's made it a point to make this a family tradition that we have always shared with my girls.<br />
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Our Easter eggs aren't something you'd see on the front cover of Martha Stewart, but to me they're special because they're made with love by my family in a very traditional way. We typically get together on Good Friday to decorate. The girls even made one last year for their favorite boy....<br />
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So, what do we do with our beautiful eggs after we dye them?... We leave them for the Easter Bunny to hide for the annual Egg Hunt Extravaganza! Brielle, my oldest, has learned the hard way to steer clear of her little sisters during the hunt, because it's a winner takes all filled with laughter and giggles. </div>
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First of all...... I love to cook and <a href="http://fabulousfifi.typepad.com/">Fifi O' Neill's</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/romantic-prairie-style-cookbook-oneill/dp/1908170174">Romantic Prairie Cookbook</a> has been on my "want" list from the moment I got wind that it was debuting. It's now available for purchase and let me tell you..... It's 192 pages of wonderful!! It's full of great photos by the famous photographer <a href="http://marklohmanphoto.com/">Mark Lohman</a>, featuring beautiful locations and delicious recipes. Fifi is so full of talent and creativity she just keeps coming up with one great publication after another. What will she think of next?<br />
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Lu's little boy, Dusty (whom I adore) made his debut in the cookbook..... serving up his little lady friend some lemonade. What a little gentlemen he is!<br />
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A few months back my husband Geoff and I took a little overnight trip up the Central Coast to visit some friends and do a little bit of shopping. On our way up we both got a little hungry and remembered that our good customers; Sonja and Emilio Estevez had opened up their <a href="http://www.casadumetzwinery.com/">Casa Dumetz</a> tasting room in Los Alamos, Ca.. When we arrived at the winery we both loved the rustic feel of the area and the old architecture in the town. Sonja had shared with us that she named the winery after her much loved late Grandmother "Babi." I was very touched by her story, being that<br />
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If you make the trip to Los Alamos I highly recommend making these two places "must stops." Be sure to tell Jamie Glick the owner of Bell Street Farm that I sent you.</div>
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Life is funny. I started this journey as an Interior Designer almost 13 years ago, slowed that business down a bit to be home with my daughters and began to weave <a href="http://3finegrains.com/">antique textiles</a> in, then ultimately this terrific store. I have been very fortunate and extremely blessed along the way. Recently I have begun to grow my Design business once again. It's my passion to bring into peoples homes the things that I love and make them their own, reflecting their personal style. </div>
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</div>A Beautiful Mess Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12799714800408384837noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397263676402821638.post-52156290469125528712012-02-27T01:42:00.004-08:002012-02-27T01:54:28.503-08:00Hollywood Girls Night<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I wanted to share with you an exciting project (for all you reality T.V. show fans) that I've been working on for the past 3 weeks. A few months back a well known and very talented Designer <a href="http://michellenidayinteriors.com/">Michelle Niday </a> approached me with an opportunity to assist her on the set design for the Hollywood Girls Night reality show starring Alison Sweeney and Ali Landry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">What an honor and a challenge to do something "different." Each week the production company gives us a theme and Michelle and I brainstorm over how to make the areas we're styling "original" and "unforgettable." Though it's been a bigger challenge than I ever imagined, it's been a lot of fun working as a team with Michelle. The filming has taken place back and forth each week between Ali and Alison's beautiful homes located in Hollywood. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With our changing theme Michelle and I needed flowers and plants to coordinate with our decor for set. We were fortunate to add to our team a very talented</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Floral Designer Erin of <a href="http://www.whitefigdesigns.com/">White Fig Designs</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Erin turned our visions into reality; completing the look of the area. Take note of the arrangement above on the book. Erin took a Conch shell and filled it with beautiful tulips, white lilacs, and succulents. Draw dropping! Here's a few more photos of Erins work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">This past week we were given the theme "Elegant and Unforgettable." Here's a few photos from that evening. It turned out amazing and I'd have to say it was a party that the two<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In closing, I would again like to thank my new friend and partner in crime <a href="http://michellenidayinteriors.com/">Michelle Niday</a> for having faith in my abilities and for asking me to be a part of this awesome experience. You're one talented woman and to work with you has been a blessing to my life and my business. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> To<a href="http://whitefigdesigns.com/"> Erin</a>, thank you for giving life to our visions! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you'll tune in on March 4th to the T.V. Guide Channel for the premiere of Hollywood Girls Night. There's no doubt about it.... this show's going to be a huge success and a ton of fun to watch. You'll walk away with a little of everything.... decorating,entertaining, fashion ideas and a little bit of A- List gossip from the girls and their celebrity guests. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">These 300 year old pieces came out of the very rare book </div><div style="text-align: center;">"Voyage to Jamaica"</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sir Hans Sloane, the man responsible for these pieces; was responsible for<br />
The Natural History Museum in London.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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If you happen to find yourself in the area, please stop in and enjoy the view.<br />
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Wouldn't you love to showcase this "Wall of beauty" in your home?<br />
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Have a wonderful weekend!<br />
xo<br />
Kymberley</div>A Beautiful Mess Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12799714800408384837noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397263676402821638.post-50300908358463810352011-12-31T14:23:00.000-08:002011-12-31T14:24:21.382-08:00Wishing you all a year to celebrate!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EtdS6z9HOIU/Tv9yOcP_8NI/AAAAAAAAAUg/Grx65MIdzE0/s1600/NewYears_Clock_B_W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EtdS6z9HOIU/Tv9yOcP_8NI/AAAAAAAAAUg/Grx65MIdzE0/s400/NewYears_Clock_B_W.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As we bid adieu to 2011, I reflect on a year I will always remember. A year full of new beginnings, dreams come true, and the ups and downs of life and business that have made me feel stronger than ever.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> One of my greatest successes in my professional life is my new relationships that have developed throughout the year of 2011. Whether you're a new found friend, a fellow dealer, a blogger, or a customer; you have all made a significant difference in my world and I thank you for truly touching my life in 2011. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I think of the many possibilities that 2012 holds for us, I feel excitement for what's ahead. I believe that 2012 will be a year that strengthens our lives, despite our existing weaknesses. A year of continued success for some, as well as newfound success for others. A year where we no longer look back, we only face forward, where we tackle our fears and overcome our tribulations, whatever they may be. Always remembering along the way to take the time to appreciate what we have and whom we share it with. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wishing you all, a year to celebrate.... Cheers to 2012!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kymberley</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>A Beautiful Mess Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12799714800408384837noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397263676402821638.post-13319437813765228492011-12-12T09:45:00.000-08:002011-12-12T09:45:23.717-08:00WEEK 6 WINNER & 3 FINE GRAINS HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY HOSTED BY WILLOW DECOR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The lucky winner of the "Amelia" art piece by <a href="http://www.junkgirls.com/">The Junk Girls</a> is </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Diane Lee!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Congratulations!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Be sure to email your information to abeautifulmessantiques@yahoo.com.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The Junk Girls will get your piece out to you right away.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the end of <a href="http://www.abeautifulmessantiques.com/">A Beautiful Mess Antiques</a> 6 week giveaway. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> How quickly 6 weeks goes by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you to everyone that entered to win and have now become </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">new followers on our Blog and Facebook! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On another note: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every year for the past few years <a href="http://www.3finegrains.com/">3 Fine Grains</a> has done a Holiday Giveaway hosted by <a href="http://www.willowdecor.blogspot.com/">Willow Decor</a>. For those of you that don't know, Gina discovered me 4 years ago and brought me out into the blog world. I didn't even know what a "Blog" was.... boy has that changed. Her introduction grew my business in a way I would've never imagined. I will forever be grateful to her</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> for her friendship and the role she has played in helping me to grow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gina called upon me this year to do another Givewaway through <a href="http://www.willowdecor.blogspot.com/">Willow Decor</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I was thrilled!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year I'm offering a new piece from my Holiday Collection:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be sure you head on over to <a href="http://www.willowdecor.blogspot.com/">Willow Decor</a> and enter to win.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> You'll love her blog! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you all have a wonderful week</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and that you're nearing being ready for the Holidays!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kymberley</div>A Beautiful Mess Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12799714800408384837noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397263676402821638.post-83612417503482358582011-12-04T23:41:00.000-08:002011-12-04T23:41:27.380-08:00WEEK 6 GIVEAWAY.....Hosted by The Junk Girls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The final week of our Giveaway is being hosted by two very talented women...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">For those of you that don't know them. They are Jenny K and Melissa. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jenny K, Melissa and I at the Grand Opening of A Beautiful Mess<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This piece was created by Jenny K special for the lucky <a href="http://abeautifulmessantiques.com/"> Beautiful Mess </a> week 6 winner!</span><br />
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I call this piece "Amelia" and have done numerous iterations of it, as it's always a favorite for me. This piece is crafted using an antique mahogany photo enlarger section as the frame, the back panel is recycled zinc with an amazing patina that reminds me of clouds in the sky. The little airplane is an antique cast metal toy and the quote is housed in a recycled ring and covered with an antique watch crystal from <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1323069039_0">France</span>.<br />
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</div></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><i style="font-style: italic;">Check back early Monday, December 12th for the announcement of the winner!</i></span></b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><i style="font-style: italic;"><br />
</i></span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Until then, have a wonderful week ahead!!!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">xo</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Kymberley</span></div></div>A Beautiful Mess Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12799714800408384837noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397263676402821638.post-6122925921811693792011-11-13T01:27:00.000-08:002011-11-13T01:27:53.882-08:00SAVE THE DATE.....IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m8lBn5nq_pw/Tr-LrjSPC5I/AAAAAAAAAS8/CtDwvViuMiI/s1600/holiday-card-jpeg-print.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m8lBn5nq_pw/Tr-LrjSPC5I/AAAAAAAAAS8/CtDwvViuMiI/s640/holiday-card-jpeg-print.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>We look forward to celebrating with all of you!</i></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's hard to believe that a year ago today we were celebrating the Grand Opening of <a href="http://abeautifulmessantiques.com/">A Beautiful Mess </a> with over 200 family, friends, and customers from all over.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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It was the end of ten very long and exhausting days of cleaning, tearing down, building and moving everything into what was evolving into a beautiful mess. A journey I never would've dreamt could be so fulfilling and successful. We have all basked in the love and support of our family and friends; which is wonderful, but we have truly been blessed with the support of our amazing followers and customers.<br />
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Tina, Marilyn, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lajunkantiques">Karen</a>, <a href="http://www.victoriastoehrdesigns.com/">Victoria</a>, and <a href="http://www.thejunkgirls.blogspot.com/">The Junk Girls</a> and I, have all learned so many valuable lessons this past year. A lesson that is changing my life is;<i> <b>life is too short not to make time for those you love and you must take</b></i><b> <i>chances in order to succeed</i>.</b> I am not sure where I read this, but the following quote resonates within me, <b><i>"The days are long and the years are short.</i>.."</b> Think about it.... Making time for our loved ones while pursuing our dreams is vital to all of our success.<br />
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Today is not just a day of celebrating our one year Anniversary, but a day of celebrating our individual successes, and our success together, working as a team. We're so looking forward to what's ahead and looking forward to an even more successful year two!!<br />
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We would like to say a very special thank you to all of our customers and followers, because without you, this year wouldn't have been what it was! Thank you!<br />
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To <a href="http://www.dustyluinteriors.blogspot.com/">Lu Tapp</a> our friend and photographer, without your beautiful photography nothing would be the same! You've graced the store with your talent and helped it to flourish through your art. Love you.<br />
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In honor of our Anniversary we decided it would be great to offer all of our wonderful followers and customers a chance to win some of the merchandise offered in "The Mess" as a way of saying, "Thank You for a great year!" So, we will be hosting a <b>6 week long giveaway </b>(Yes, that's right 6 weeks filled with chances to win) featuring a different vendor in the store weekly and the item they will be offering for the weeks giveaway. The winner will be chosen every Sunday evening and their name will be announced with the "Giveaway item of the week" on our Blog and Facebook page on Monday mornings. Be sure to check back every Monday, for not only your name, but the<br />
"Giveaway item of the week."<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The first giveaway will start today and be announced on Monday November 7th. This weeks giveaway is a set of my <a href="http://3finegrains.com/">3 Fine Grains</a> pillows, created using authentic antique German grain sacks and French linen from the early 1800's. These pieces feature very rare hand drawn horses and the initials M.B. which belonged to the farmer in Germany. They retail at $800.00 for the pair. <br />
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In order to enter this giveaway you must follow these guidelines:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Marilyn's beautiful home was recently featured in the latest issue of Jean de Arc Magazine. If you haven't seen it already.... run out and buy it because you won't want to miss it!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Karen has started up her own business within "The Mess" called <a href="http://lajunkantiques.com/">L.A. Junk Antiques</a>. Karen is super excited about her new venture! Be sure to follow L.A. Junk on Facebook for updates on events, sales and new pieces she's bringing into the store. We're all very excited for Karen, and can't wait to watch as her talents unfold on her site. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Victoria has something exciting to share as well. She has created a beautiful new website, blog and facebook page featuring her business within "The Mess"... <a href="http://www.victoriastoehrdesigns.com/">Victoria Stoehr Designs</a>!! She did a wonderful job and we're all really happy for her!! Be sure to visit her website featuring an online store filled with beautiful treasures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two weeks ago, you may have noticed we were closed, as we were Vendors at the famous and ever growing <a href="http://www.remnantsofthepast.com/">Remnants of the Past Show</a>!! What an amazing weekend, filled with friends, clients from near and far and so many talented dealers in one place. Judy Watkins and her Team provided us all with an extraordinary show. If you weren't able to attend this last show be sure to head over to her link and read all about it and receive updates on the next show tentatively planned for June 3rd and 4th at The Madonna Inn. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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We love antique "Original" oil paintings here at <a href="http://www.abeautifulmessantiques.com/">A Beautiful Mess</a>. They speak to each of us differently; but one thing is for sure, we always have an abundance of them. We have many customers that have a distinguished or educated "eye" for art. We are always grateful for their appreciation of our ever changing collection.</div>
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<br /></div>A Beautiful Mess Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12799714800408384837noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397263676402821638.post-85471152992272445902011-06-22T01:07:00.000-07:002011-06-22T01:08:49.398-07:00Remnants of the Past is #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;">It's with great pleasure that we share with you that <a href="http://www.remnantsofthepast.com/">Remnants of the Past</a> has been voted the #1 most "Romantic Flea Market" by Romantic Homes Magazine. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lk3YSP1Yz7k/TgGdsAiCodI/AAAAAAAAAOc/5cdOXVKh5Xc/s1600/01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lk3YSP1Yz7k/TgGdsAiCodI/AAAAAAAAAOc/5cdOXVKh5Xc/s320/01.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">What an honor for Judy and for all of us vendors!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ti91vkkFlW8/TgGeMPYaM-I/AAAAAAAAAOg/r8fw5yTOqxE/s1600/05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ti91vkkFlW8/TgGeMPYaM-I/AAAAAAAAAOg/r8fw5yTOqxE/s320/05.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> So, mark your calenders and book your rooms, for October 8th and 9th! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Yep, that's right ...... it's going to be a 2 day, treasure filled show at the Madonna Inn property in San Luis Obispo. Due to the shows popularity and growth Judy has moved the show to make it even grandeur than before. We assure you..... YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sXkDyRqJCx8/TgGetAfIeCI/AAAAAAAAAOk/r__meRyOsBM/s1600/04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sXkDyRqJCx8/TgGetAfIeCI/AAAAAAAAAOk/r__meRyOsBM/s320/04.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please visit Judy's website <a href="http://www.remnantsofthepast.com/">Remnants of the Past</a> to read all about these fantastic changes to the show, and while there, be sure to become a follower of her blog. Over the next few months she will be unveiling all the fabulous dealers that will be at the Fall Show and introducing everyone individually.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Jenny and Melissa have created two sets of packaged "Wine Bling". One of the sets is, "Cheers" in 6 different languages and the other is, "Bliss". Like their new brass "Bling" I featured in their introduction post, these are made from old brass kick plates taken out of old schools in Central California. Melissa has them punched out and then individually hand-stamps each one. I bet if you wanted a personalized set; Melissa would be happy to create one for you.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OZCxq5h_ITg/TfGWQJkxB2I/AAAAAAAAAOU/NDwyat-wFEY/s1600/wine+bling+3.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OZCxq5h_ITg/TfGWQJkxB2I/AAAAAAAAAOU/NDwyat-wFEY/s320/wine+bling+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>xo</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Kymberley</b></span></div></b></span></div>A Beautiful Mess Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12799714800408384837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397263676402821638.post-59343095019084374912011-06-08T00:52:00.000-07:002011-06-08T01:50:26.271-07:00Introducing..........Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are 7 months along with <a href="http://www.abeautifulmessantiques.com/">A Beautiful Mess</a> and by showcasing each of the talented and beautiful women within; I've opened our doors to all of you. Now it is time to introduce you to the last of us.....Me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My journey into the world of interiors and antiques was somewhat unique.... to say the least. Almost right out of high school I tested and was hired as a 9-1-1 Santa Monica Police Dispatcher. For those of you that know me, that didn't know this about me, I know you're saying.....WHAT?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Yes, I worked all night, in a dungeon with no windows, with crazy people calling, children needing help, victims of violent and non-violent crimes and even more crazies. It was an extremely rewarding, yet a very stressful job for 11 years. I trained new dispatchers that were hired, as well as helped and dispatched Police Officers in the field to respond and deal with life threatening and critical incidents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> On a wall in my home I have a very special reminder of a day out of my career in 1997; a Life Saving Medal and the Citation for the award. I'm very proud of this; even though it's taken me years to share it with people. On this day, I saved a young model from committing suicide. She had painstakingly planned this out, down to the most minute detail and had her pistol in her hand when she called 911 and reached me on the line. For nearly two hours I was her lifeline and prevented her from shooting herself and two Police Officers. At the time, I was the first and only civilian employee in the history of the department to have been awarded the Life Saving Medal by the Mayor and Chief of Police and today I feel extremely proud and honored. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As a young girl I always loved color, texture and design, something my Mom tells me I acquired from my Great Grandmother who in her time was a Designer. I would spend my free time rearranging my room trying to hide the wall to wall pink shag carpet and Holly Hobby wallpaper that my Mom wouldn't let me take down. I even went so far as to give the shag rug haircuts to try and change the look of the room. My love of Design never faded as I grew older. I knew that being a Dispatcher wasn't a job I could do forever. One day while working on my own home I was approached by a Designer that I had hired to create some window treatments that I had designed. She came into my home and after learning of what I did for a living, told me I was missing my calling and that I needed to get myself "out there" because opportunities awaited me. My time as a Dispatcher had come to a close and it was time for a new chapter in my life. I started Interior Motives by Kymberley Fraser in 1999 doing Interior Design in homes and offices all by word of mouth. Being self taught meant that I had to learn as I grew and I have to say that, that in itself was a huge growing experience for me. As I made custom pieces of furniture over the years for my jobs, I always dreamed of someday having my own furniture/accessory line.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> That dream became reality while working on my own home "again" several years later. In my hunting and gathering travels I came across an antique German grain sack. I was intrigued by the beauty and history and the unbelievably beautiful script and graphics. After the long process of educating myself and finding the right sources, I began collecting these pieces of history. From there, it was simple. it was time to bring these pieces back to life and turn them into heirlooms by creating <a href="http://www.3finegrains.com/">3 Fine Grains</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 Fine Grains is named after my 3 beautiful daughters. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tUWLjmvAFcI/Te8VyJRyD_I/AAAAAAAAAN4/qVVyE6WBt3c/s1600/IMG_1002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tUWLjmvAFcI/Te8VyJRyD_I/AAAAAAAAAN4/qVVyE6WBt3c/s320/IMG_1002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The early success of 3 Fine Grains was mainly due to the wonderful world of blogging. Especially after being introduced to Gina from <a href="http://www.willowdecor.blogspot.com/">Willow Decor</a>. I didn't even know what a blog was (boy has that changed). If you haven't been to her blog, it's a must follow. I will be forever grateful for all that her blogging has done for my business as well as all the other wonderful bloggers I have met along this journey. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> As my home business grew, I decided it was time to find a showroom. I found my new home in a local antique collective and began doing shows such as <a href="http://www.remnantsofthepast.com/">Remnants of the Past</a> and the <a href="http://www.calmantiqueshows.com/">C.A.L.M Antique Show</a> to promote my design business and 3 Fine Grains. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Over time I was selling to stores in and out of the Country and was loving every minute of it. Especially the great people I've met along the way. Within the walls of the collective is where I met all the wonderful ladies I share my store with today. A Beautiful Mess was born out of necessity; less than a year after we all met. What a blessing it has been for all of us. "The Mess" has allowed me the space and the freedom to showcase my 3 Fine Grains Designs along with the Industrial and European Antiques that I sell.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I always dreamed of having a store but never did I imagine the joy it would bring me every time I unlock the door. My journey's not over.... it's only beginning and I want to thank everyone that's supported, loved, advised and helped me along the way. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In closing, I would like to thank my amazing husband of almost 20 years for always standing by me, and for loving and supporting me the whole way. I wouldn't be where I am today without you by my side. To my girls, thank you for putting up with all of Mommy's "dirty sacks", the long hours I work and for making me want to be the very best I can possibly be. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you all have enjoyed the "introductions" and now have a clearer picture of who we all are individually. We want to thank you all for following us on our blog and on Facebook. It's all of you that have helped make this journey such a success. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>A Beautiful Mess Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12799714800408384837noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397263676402821638.post-11311453403858148052011-05-30T02:54:00.000-07:002011-05-30T11:05:38.239-07:00Introducing... The Junk Girls... Jenny and Melissa<div style="text-align: center;">Being surrounded by such magnificent talent is both inspiring and motivating. You have met 4 fabulous woman and I want to introduce you to two more....they are called</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.junkgirls.com/">The Junk Girls</a>...but us ladies know them as Jenny and Melissa.<br />
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</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 16px;">These ladies focus their energy and passion together and are responsible for some of the most unique creations we've ever seen. Their story began in corporate America where they both spent time in the Graphic Design & Ad Agency world, then Jenny as the Creative Director for Netflix, and then both of them worked in the marketing department of E<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1306778307_3">Bay. M</span>ost recently they spent 10 years as the Founder & Co-Founder of <a href="http://www.kompolt.com/">Kompolt Online Auction Agency</a> , working with large <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1306778307_4">corporate brands</span>, agencies and non-profits to raise money for charity and bring awareness to their products & causes. They are especially proud of that "past life" and the over $23 M raised, just while they were there - and to see the company continue to thrive, too! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 16px;"><br />
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</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Junk Girls famous "Bling" line has propelled The Junk Girls to stardom in stores, wineries and boutiques nationwide. Using recycled spoons to create keychains, necklaces, Holiday ornaments, labels for wine bottles, cheese markers, tablecloth weights, letter openers and plant markers.<br />
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Their latest "Bling" is made from vintage door kick plates made from brass that were salvaged from schools in the Central Coast of California.<br />
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This past week the girls paid us a visit and brought us lots of new Junk Girl items for the store. Including <i><b>water features for indoors and out</b></i>, their new <i><b>"Aviary" pendent lights</b></i> and lots of beautiful <i><b>"cloche art"</b></i>. The <b><i>new bling and cuffs </i></b>will be in store in the next week along with a new product that I know you all will be thrilled to use the next time you entertain. For now I have to remain hush hush but stay tuned.... they're well worth the wait.<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> These two ladies have blessed my life in so many ways. Not only are there creations a huge compliment to the store, but they have become very good friends. Together we're climbing, following our dreams, inspiring one another, and creating great memories along the way. Thank you Jenny and Melissa for all that you bring to my life and "The Mess"</div><div><br />
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The Junk Girls, 3 Fine Grains / A Beautiful Mess will be selling at the Alameda Flea Market June 5th in space B21. Hope to see you there!<br />
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We're back at "The Mess" and all settled in after a fun-filled, crazy busy and successful weekend up in Nipomo. <b>What a </b><a href="http://Remnantsofthepast.com/"><b>show</b></a>!!! Thousands of people attended this show and came from all over the country to see some of the best in the business and what an honor to be among them. Fun was had by all and <b>"Success"</b> and <b>"Fabulous Finds"</b> were the most heard words at the end of the day. </div>
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</div>A Beautiful Mess Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12799714800408384837noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397263676402821638.post-75058839393376486332011-03-14T00:49:00.000-07:002011-03-14T00:49:58.871-07:00More Vellum has hit our shelf......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This stunning set of 18th Century Encyclopedias from 1747-1748 is perched behind our counter. They contain the early paper label from the Gilmanton Theological Library and are reputedly from George Sale. Not only is it extremely rare to have a full set of any series, but this complete set dating back to the American Revolution era is all in English, which is very rare since most vellum is written in Latin, French or Italian. These can be enjoyed in a language that everyone can read, and get a perspective on the latest knowledge as it was gathered and reported in the 18th Century. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Another rarity is how the inscriptions were done on the spines of this collection. It is incredibly special for almost the entire spine to be utilized when labeling antique books. Most book bindings prior to and during this era were done using a small portion of the spine. These however have beautiful penmanship all the way down. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This set has the most marvelous boards (front and rear covers) covered in beautiful marbled paper. Which for those of you that don't know, this marbled coloring was done by hand, by artists using multi-colored paints. Today these marbled prints are recreated onto modern made fabrics used for clothing and interiors. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The vellum collection we've all enjoyed at our store, as well as most of the vellum books we've seen elsewhere, all have aged into gamuts of shades from the palest white to the deepest umber. These however, are a luminous snowy moonlight color, glowing in a beautiful way, almost from within. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Within this set lies loads of fold out engravings, maps and illustrations. Each of these is worthy of being framed on their own and hung maybe in a personal library or office. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I hope you've enjoyed reading about this new found treasure. Stay tuned tomorrow night as we introduce you all to Tina O'Flaherty. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our team loves searching high and low for that one stand out "Find" that sets you apart from the rest. The thrill of the hunt, and the treasure at the end, is so much of what it's about and of course recounting the stories to just how filthy dirty you got, how far you traveled, and even sometimes how you overpaid for the item, make it even better. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As a young girl I never won any trophies, thus I don't have my own personal collection. However, I do get to move and clean my daughter's, she has from years of playing soccer. Up until now, I haven't had any particular interest in trophies. But this past week, that all changed. I became crazy after seeing this stunning trophy from a bike race circa 1890 amongst many other beautiful trophies. I became a woman on a mission, as I climbed up and over numerous spider webbed shelves, with God knows what else lurking below me.... as I hunted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love this small trophy cup with the religious figure on the front dated 1855.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm crazy over this bowling trophy. The 3 dimensional bowler is amazing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">105 years later and this trophy is still as beautiful as ever.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">A few of them are "triple" handled trophies, which I had never seen before from the Victorian Era. It's dated 1909 and is very rare.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The perfect trophy for the perfect Valentine. Take notice of the heart on the front.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How about a Regatta cup from 1902?</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't it magnificent?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It dazzles me to think of the athletes that worked so hard to achieve something great, whom once held these trophies in their hands full of pride and great achievement. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've began to wonder how they placed them in their homes. Were they filled with flowers or just placed on a mantle? So many uses, yet so full of beauty. The possibilities are endless. <br />
Please share with us how you've used antique trophies in your home or office?<br />
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