Friday, November 2, 2007

retreat at Faded Elegance

November 1st marks the unofficial opening of retreat, with installation of our booth at the Faded Elegance Antique Mall in Everett. Here's a quick photo tour!

The 'Before' shot...

The 'After' shot....

I think it measured out at 2 1/2 feet deep by 9 feet wide. Tiny. But we packed it full of goodies! And Deb included her ever-present 'over the top' display touches, of course...like leaves cut from old sheet music. They dangle from tree branches and are tossed onto the canvas dropcloth that covers the floor. The theme is 'Autumn Picnic'...sort of a Thanksgiving Dinner in the woods type of feel.

We have a small table, three chairs, two tiny accent tables, a dresser with mirror, tall lamp with table attached, two brass lamps, and a slew of accessories in this tiny space.

A selection of linens, china, glassware, a picnic basket filled with little knit pumpkins and a vintage tole tray...

Of course, we have some of Deb's famous 'NeSts' for Autumn...

A new use for rusty wire plant holders....

Old bottles get gussied up with vintage flair....

...and that's how it all shook out this time. The three big vintage suitcases that didn't fit in the booth are located nearby, thanks to owner Kimberly's generosity with her own space!

There is a 'Girls' Night Out' bash in Everett on Saturday, and Faded Elegance is part of it, so we hope to see an influx of customers buying up our wares. If you'd like to visit, Faded Elegance is located at 2112 Hewitt Avenue in Everett, Washington. That's just East of the Comcast Events Center on the corner of Hewitt & Broadway. (Exit at Pacific from I-5, head West to Broadway, turn right and head North to Hewitt, turn right and it's located immediately on the right hand side in the brick buildings). Parking on the street or by the corner Espresso stand.

And yes, we are aready planning the Holiday theme! It's to be a mix of metals (gold, silver, copper, rust) with red, and it looks like it will install right around November 15. See you then!