Saturday, November 28, 2009

Our hearts and shelves are filled with cheer!

Our store has been transformed into a winter wonderland!
Here is a sneak peek at some of the holiday adornments and gifts we have found . . .

Merry Santas and snowmen to greet your guests

Father Christmas is watching - have you been good this year?





Warm the heart of a family member or friend with our snuggly recycled cotton sweaters, hats, mittens and scarves.














A vignette that has been kissed by Jack Frost




Love these handmade stockings upcycled from old quilts and chenille bedspreads


















































Thursday, November 19, 2009

Vintage Tidings

Wow! The holidays are upon us already. It is beginning to look alot like Christmas here!


We love mercury glass to add a festive glow to any room.
Check out these pink mercury glass candlesticks we found - yummy!


Whether you need a wreath for your door or some greenery to perk up your winter nest, we have beautiful pieces to pick from.


A Bethany Lowe snowman to greet the first frost.



You will feel like a vintage princess bathing with our new Tokyomilk soaps!

Sweet gifts for friends and family.



Flower frogs can be used to display vintage holiday postcards (which we have!), Christmas cards or cherished family photos. Also include it in a desk set as a memo holder.









Love these vintage notepads! Drop them into your handbag to keep your shopping and planning lists up to date.



Swoon! Awesome modern chic belt buckles with gorgeous leather belts. Stop by to pick up a fave to pop on jeans, pants or skirt.






Do you have an upcoming ornament exchange? We offer ornaments that are both unique and reasonably priced.







Check out our new chalkboard boxes! Organize in style with flexibility.






Precious hankies make a sweet gift this season!



A handsome clock adorned with a berry sprig rings out a nostalgic welcome.







Don't have space to store glassware? Keep it out in the open with decorative fillers when not in use. Change fillers for the season or your heart's whim.


Rise and shine!



Need a little French flair? Shabby footstool and figurines to delight you.


Wire mannequin - great for display or to clip notes and inspiration ideas to.


Half mannequin - great for table top displays. See her skirt - it is a crochet lace runner wrapped and pinned with a vintage brooch.




Love this chippy shelf to display your favorite treasures!




There's snow place like home - warm your nest for the holidays with unique treasures.





Need to brighten a guest room? This adorable chest is cheerful enough to beat the winter blues and greet your guests with warmth.



For all of you primitive lovers, this chest is amazing! Stop by to check it out!



See the partridge on the left? (and the pear tree)
*wink* - I couldn't help myself!





This table would make an amazing harvest table! An endless feast can easily be accomodated here.


Iron and wood treasures make decorating your stylish home effortless.



















Tie some greenery and ribbon to a sled to prop next to your door for a wintery welcome.

























Monday, October 12, 2009

Fall Open House

Join us this Saturday, October 17th, for our Fall Open House!
Wine and cheese will be served from 2pm - 6pm
We will be open 10am - 6pm

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Vintage Fall Tidings

Crisp is the air, enter if you dare . . .
here at Ms. Wendy's Antiques we are waving our magic wands to bring you fall finds and vintage treasures.
In addition to the faux pumpkins, our real pumpkins are also for sale.
Need some spark to your fall table? Let us help you select the perfect pieces to make your soiree' magical.


With some black paint and a stencil, your monogram would be a stunning front porch welcome displayed on our ghost pumpkins in concrete urns.


We are smitten by architectural salvage. . . as a group or alone, they add texture and timelessness to any decor.




More of our beautiful architectural findings.









Whether you need wooden crates for storage or fall decor, we offer several styles and colors to choose from.











Sweet, charming dolly





We are excited to announce a new line of perfumes and soaps by Tokyomilk! As featured in Oprah's magazine, Tokyomilk perfumes smell divine and offer vintage chic designs on each fragrance bottle. Stop by our vintage parfumerie to test your favorites. It is so hard to pick just one. My faves are Song in D Minor, Paper & Cotton, and Gin & Rose.


Close up of Tokyomilk graphics

Tokyomilk Soaps. It is hard to catch the detail of the glittered elements on the graphics --- the packaging is stunning - a gift ready for any occasion.

Vintage Boho bling crosses. Aqua, Pink or Oviline they are smashing for any vintage gypsy.


Vintage style paper mache' cat and witch



Love this authentic vintage truck. This would be adorable displayed in a boy's room (big or small). How about putting some glasses with untensils in the trailer for a vintage buffet serving piece - too cool! Or roll up the hand towels and display in a rustic bathroom.







Vintage juicer with Blue Ridge plates


Vintage style baubles for the diva at heart.







Use this adorable stool to display your treasures or store your goodies.

Feeling like fall inside and out. :)


Gorgeous rustic mirrored shelf!









Stunning primitive chest - you must see this one in person! If you collect primitives, please let us know if you want us to hold this one for you - it will not be around long.




Victorian game pieces on primitive chest (original box for game is available).


Gorgeous aubergine cannisters. Decorative or functional, they can quickly pop a color where you need it without commiting to repaint an entire room.

Pretty stemware for your next celebration.


Need a quick gift? Our Heritage candles smell heavenly! Stop by to check out our favorite fall and holiday scents.

Use our jute cosmetic bags as a gift bag that keeps on giving.


Rustic chalkboards greet family and friends wth vintage style. Use the shelf below to decorate with seasonal items or store your favorite finds.




Need serveware for entertaining? Check out our handsome ice buckets and serving pieces for your next celebration or hostess gift.


Snuggle up with organic cotton hats, scarves, mittens and totes. In navy, gray, brown and pink, our organic cotton line makes gift giving easy!



Crown hooks for the queen of the castle. In various styles, they make stylish organizing a snap!





Darling vintage style hankies embroidered with sweet sentiments are sure to please the charmed recipient!




A precious parlour chair in wonderful condition

detail of the chair back


Cannisters in cobalt





Frames grouped or alone can complete a decor vignette.

Oh my, what a precious wooden rocker! Authentically vintage and carved in Holland, this rocker is sure to be the next family heirloom.








More vintage style baubles created by the designer Felicia for the discriminating diva in you.




Such lovely parlour lamps! Rarely do you see two vintage lamps of this size together. We were fortunate enough to obtain these to bring to you. Wouldn't these look gorgeous with the gold parlour chair earlier in this post? It is if they were meant to be together!



Time to settle down with a nice cup of tea. Your next hostess would adore such dainty lovelies for her tea table! Stop by to check our teapots and tea cups for the perfect gift or addition to your collection.


Friday, September 18, 2009

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom

Zoom on over to discover a fresh harvest of treasures!
Art deco brush and mirror set for the vintage girl's vanity


As fall approaches, our days are shorter. Use mirrors and lamps to splash more light into a room.


You do not have to buy an entire set of new dishes to perk up your table for the holidays. Pick up some salad plates and tea cups to coordinate with your decor while retaining more funds in your wallet for gifts.






















Need to freshen a room before the company comes? Ms. Wendy's can help find the perfect piece to finish a room and give you more storage.

I love this vintage target game!


Don't be in a pickle! Pick up some unique serving pieces, like this pickle jar, to grace your table for the holidays.



With candle or without, this candlestick is what prim, shabby charm is all about.


Love these drawers for display or vintage storage. (thinking . . . bathroom - makeup, pantry - seasoning packets, guest bath - soaps, laundry - dryer sheets and found treasures).



Mixing simple vintage pieces with modern decor adds a style all its own.














Need the coolest backdrop on the block for your fall pumpkins? How about an old iron gate or vintage chair? Check out our garden path for awesome garden finds.


Sweet shabby table with architectural salvage and tea cups
































Beautiful French bowl set - would be gorgeous for holiday entertaining!



What do creamy paint and crystal knobs make? A dreamy server, complete with utensil dividers.



Perfect bed lamp for the vintage girl's boudoir!



Handsome English server


Another lovely English piece


Mercury glass - year round sparkle, time worn patinas.




What a gorgeous bed!


Ever thought of using jewels to decorate with and bring a shot of color? Whether you want your baubles to grace your outfit or your home, we have a large variety of beautiful vintage and new pieces.


Vintage platter to grace your newly styled holiday table!

Miss those summer roses? Have roses year round!







Sunday, August 30, 2009

Take A Stroll Down Memory Lane


Come with us to take a stroll of some new and neat things in the shop . . .
Architectural salvage - one of our favs which looks awesome in many decorating styles.
Vintage letters and lace




















Need some fresh color inspiration? Stop by the shop for some eye candy and color inspiration!


Layering colors and textures make your decor pop. Need help finding the perfect catalyst? We are happy to help locate your next find that suits your signature style.



Kay always has a wonderful selection of toleware!






Impromptu dog show



Doorstops make beautiful accent pieces or ecelectic bookends.





Prim band boxes











Her majesty's treasures were hung by the throne with care.








Shabby vintage chic!



We have a fresh batch of vintage millinery!






Vintage ephemera - for display or art projects



Carolyn has an awesome selection of vintage pictures to grace your home!








Garden inspired goodies!
Our peretual metal calendars have been hard to keep in stock - we love the vintage style graphics!




Indiana glass candy dish




More ephemera


We {heart} chippy treasures
















Monday, August 17, 2009

Good times and great finds!

We have been busy scooping up great finds!

Check out this glam mirrored chest!


Detail of knobs and design - gorgeous!




















Sweet dove candles - would look great alone or as a group





Lovely dresser set with "W" monogram (includes tray, hat pin holder, vintage hat pins, box, brush and button hook)


Kay and her husband Bobby have been burning up the antiquing trail on America's longest yard sale. Stop by to see the awesome finds they have brought back for you.












We are at the junction of vintage style and modern living . . .























We have some of the coolest crates and boxes for decorating and organizing!






Oh la la . . . french provencial tables!


Vintage millinery













































Recently, we have opened a new furniture room to the left when you exit the garden. Here is a peek at some of the awesome furniture finds there.




























































We are excited to announce David Wheldon has joined our family at Ms. Wendy's. He comes to us with tremendous talent. Take a peek at some of the pieces he has handcrafted. The hall tree is stunning!






























































More of David's talent!