The big switcheroo!

Just wanted to quickly share with you some changes we've had to the second and third floors of the shop this week.

Lots of projects and change this week ---- painting, rearranging, and welcoming new - and not so new, vendors.


We started the big switcheroo on the second and third floors.  Next week, there will be other changes to the first floor and lobby area...so stay tuned!

First up was Robert.  He had a space on the third floor {he also has the second floor hallway and a pavilion outside} and moved to the second floor.  I absolutely love this room on the second floor.  Lots of light and room to display all of Robert's stained glass windows and architectural finds.

Robert's old space was divided in two, and we are welcoming Hunt & Gather to the third floor.  The pieces they have loaded in so far have great pops of color and include lots of great art.

The other half of Robert's space will be used by Lynn, who previously had pieces on the first floor and out in a pavilion.  Lynn refinishes a lot of furniture and currently has some great painted pieces and pieces with natural textures, like this mini topiary with woven drink set, and an awesome burlap ottoman.

We encourage you to take a peek at these new spaces on the second and third floors.  We are excited about these changes and new looks and new life in these spaces.  More changes to come in June, so we'll be sure to give you a sneak peek of those changes too when it all goes down!

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What the What? #10 - revealed!

This week, we posted a picture of an odd item Lisa had in her space.  

We had some interesting guesses and a few were kinda close.

One of our readers was close...it is actually an industrial piece.

What you're looking at came off of an old street light.  This heavy piece (and it's twin around the other side) would be bolted around a street light post - likely where two large vertical pieces of metal came together.

A peephole in to a radiation room was my favorite guess....we wouldn't want to have that kind of risky item in the store for fear of something like this happening again!

Here is another peek at the item.

What the... What?

Leave a comment if you know!

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Furnitech media centers....

Furnitech products.. 
Modern contemporary media entertainment centers that will blow you away...

Today I am sharing with al of you and sharing Furnitech entertainment media centers and consoles for any room in your modern. They are the most amazing entertainment media centers I have seen in a long time and now featured n the AG Home Goods Web store. Please check them out as they are absolutely amazing designs and creations and with so many different styles one f them is likely to fit your home decor or style and if you can't find anything you like, which is almost impossible then call us up or them directly and have them custom design one for you. 


Check out these designs... 

Like Avant-Garde their attention to detail and customer service is unmatched by anyone and talking with them on the phone has been a real pleasure but the product speak for themselves and I encourage all of you reading this to go to the following link and check out these amazing products... 


http://www.shop.avantgardehomefurnishings.com/Furnitech-Media-Centers_c139.htm


There you will find our product offerings with regards to the Furnitech media centers and audio video equipment console tables.. They come in all sizes and range from the more contemporary wood designs, to modern asian designs, and ultra modern designs.. 


About The Company:

Since its inception in 2004, Furnitech has been a formidable supplier of finely crafted Entertainment Media Consoles and TV stands to the North American market. Our manufacturing base is in Southern Brazil offering a wide range of accessible natural resources and prominent technology and manufacturing platforms. All products are stocked at our warehouse facility in New Jersey.

We recently introduced The Signature Home Collection. It features a collection of products that cannot be easily matched anywhere else. The foundation of the line is contemporary and modern entertainment consoles.Additional entries will include occasional tables, casual dining, seating, curio cabinets and bedroom pieces. A wide range of materials and technology platforms have enabled us to combine bold lacquers with engineered wood as well as solid exotic Brazilian hardwoods with bold fabric patterns and textures. 

Sample Products 

http://www.shop.avantgardehomefurnishings.com/Furnitech-Media-Centers_c139.htm

Signature Collection:

http://www.shop.avantgardehomefurnishings.com/Furnitech-Signature_c141.htm

The signature collection is their premium offerings and they are hard to match or even come close to.. These units are stunning and absolutely eye catching.. 

Furnitech Collection:

http://www.shop.avantgardehomefurnishings.com/Furnitech-Collection_c142.htm

Their regular collection has a lot to offer and you must check them out in order to really appreciate what they have.. 

Ambiance Collection:

http://www.shop.avantgardehomefurnishings.com/Furnitech-Ambiance_c140.htm

The Ambiance collection features media entertainment centers with fireplaces built in.. Absolutely amazing


Indeed amazing media centers now available at AG Home Goods


AG Home Goods

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Global Princeton Series Office Furniture Notes

The Princeton series of modular furniture by Global Total Office is on the cutting edge of todays modern office furniture movement. The design of Princeton reflects the personality of today's young, dynamic workforce. The freestanding, modular components build out from you and where you work. With over 200 available components, Princeton office furniture offers a flexible footprint that's simple to reconfigure. A variety of storage options allow you to do more with less space.

Select from 7 laminate finishes or a color combination with a white laminate top. Modesty panels are standard on desks, returns, and bridges. Princeton offers a mobile pedestal with front locking casters and a stool and rolling table with non-locking casters. Storage options include a cushion top bench that doubles as file storage, utility drawers with 1 recycling basket and 1 waste basket, overhead storage cabinets, and much m ore! Princeton also offers grommets and options Power Blocks for your electrical needs.

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From the Archives...Brookgreen Gardens

Dionysus, by Edward Francis McCartans, 1936

Anna Hyatt Huntington was a largely self taught sculpter who grew up in a family of scientists who studied animals. From a young age she was fascinated by and loved to study animals too. She did study sculpture later under Herman MacNeil and Guzton Borglum at the Art Students League of New York.

Anna and Archer Huntington built these gardens around the idea of having a large American figurative sculpture collection at Brookgreen Gardens, especially those pieces that could be situated in an outdoor setting. And of course the collection was built around Anna's own sculpture. Today at Brookgreen there are over 1200 sculptures by 350 artists - from the 19th century to the 21st century. Here are a few photos of some of my favorites.


Diana of the Chase, Anna Hyatt Huntington


Alligator Bender, Nathaniel Choate


Christ Child, Adam Belskie


Riders of the Dawn, Adolph Alexander Weinman


Inspired by Psalm 139


Samuel and the Lion


Reaching Jaguar, Anna Hyatt Huntington




The Vortex


all photos via Whitehaven

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Pin it Wednesdays #12-Shabby Chic

When walking around at our Spring Market we noticed that the Shabby Chic decor is still going strong.  We saw several items that would make anyone smile when they walked into a home or space.  This week, a few images that make us want to relax and smell the flowers:

{1} The mix between the brick and soft whites is to die for:

Source: myprivateproxy.net via Leo on Pinterest

{2} A pop of color makes this room stand out!

Source: ebay.com via Susan on Pinterest

{3} Doesn't this image make you want to take a nap, buy an vintage truck and have a party at the same time?

Source: umla.tumblr.com via Rahna on Pinterest

{4} How pretty is this image?  Also save money by using smaller votives and flea market containers as opposed to large arrangements!

Source: weddingchicks.com via Ally.k on Pinterest

{5} This table, chandelier, bench, pillow, dishes, too many to list!

Source: google.co.uk via Ailie on Pinterest

Head over to our Pinterest page to see more sources for your future shabby chic decor.

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Interior Decoration Remodeling Modern Creative Bathrooms From Flaminia

Interior Decoration Remodeling Flaminia is yet another maker of Italian bathrooms and we found their collection to be stunning. If you are on the lookout for modern creative bathrooms, Flaminia should be on your radar.

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What the What? #10

We have a special phrase around the store when we find things on our travels that are particularly unusual, odd, confusing, or sometimes hideous.  

When we come across one of these items, we like to use one of our favorite Lucketts-isms, "What the... What?"  

Here is one of those items from the store.

See if you can guess what this is and leave us a comment if you think you know!  

We'll reveal the item's true identity and purpose later this week.

Can you identify this item from The Old Lucketts Store and tell us what it was once used for?  I'll only tell you that it's very heavy and about a foot wide.

What the... What?

Leave a comment if you know!

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Home Libraries, Nooks, and Reading Corners....

Are you ready for this?

Over on Houzz (one of my favourite sites ever), I've compiled an idea-book of photos showcasing libraries, books, shelving, and nooks great for curling up and reading a good book in.

You all know how important having books around my home is for me, and how much importance I place on their presence, so this idea-book was an absolute pleasure to collate.

There's over 70 photos in the complete idea book, but the slide show below lets you see a mere 20 of them, so click through here to see the rest!

A feast of bookish joy awaits!

Reading and Nooks

Houzz- Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More»

Browse Kids Products on Houzz- For Example:

Baby Swings And Bouncers · Changing Tables · Cribs · Kids Bedding · Kids Beds · Kids Decor · Kids Dressers · Toy Storage ·

You can find lots of interesting interior pics and ideas over at Houzz.

Between that site and Pinterest, I can disappear for a whole afternoon before I know what's happened.

Linda. xox

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Home Libraries, Nooks, and Reading Corners....

Are you ready for this?

Over on Houzz (one of my favourite sites ever), I've compiled an idea-book of photos showcasing libraries, books, shelving, and nooks great for curling up and reading a good book in.

You all know how important having books around my home is for me, and how much importance I place on their presence, so this idea-book was an absolute pleasure to collate.

There's over 70 photos in the complete idea book, but the slide show below lets you see a mere 20 of them, so click through here to see the rest!

A feast of bookish joy awaits!

Reading and Nooks

Houzz- Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More»

Browse Kids Products on Houzz- For Example:

Baby Swings And Bouncers · Changing Tables · Cribs · Kids Bedding · Kids Beds · Kids Decor · Kids Dressers · Toy Storage ·

You can find lots of interesting interior pics and ideas over at Houzz.

Between that site and Pinterest, I can disappear for a whole afternoon before I know what's happened.

Linda. xox

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Spring Market 2012 - more eye candy

Still going through all of the pics from last weekend and it's so much fun!

Here is another round that you all have shared with us --- THANK YOU!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

{So much to look at.  Shared by Blonde Moments in the Burbs} 

{What an awesome cabinet!  Shred by Sophia's}

{Look at all of that Frenchy furniture!  Shared by Tattered Elegence}

{Jewelry time!  Shared by Bittersweet Design Studio}

{Pop of orange.  Shared by The Thriftress}

{Artfully arranged frames.  Shared by Stylish Patina}

{I found a cool chair!  Shared by Annie Beuker}

{Pretty side table.  Shaerd by Stylish Patina}

{Picture perfect booth.  Shared by Traer Loves}

{Pepto bunny.  Shared by Jane Says}

{Perfect place setting.  Shared by Our Pinteresting Family}

{Beautiful mason jars.  Shared by Lynn on Facebook}

{The helpful husband.  Shared by Mezzaluna Uniques and Antiques}

{Artfully arranged.  Shared by Tattered Elegance}

{A good haul.  Shared by Sweet Number 9}

{Perfectly upholstered chalk paint chair.  Shared by Savvy Young Something}

{Celebrity photo op.  Shared by Christen B. on Facebook}

Again, thanks to all who shared the beautiful weekend with us at our Spring Market.  We will see you all next year!

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