Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Celebrant le 4 Juillet!

Here we go ramping up for the 4th of July
& all the fun times & celebrations of summer.

Just in: the most highly sought after look in luxe outdoor tables; a vintage, zinc-top, scrolly iron base, fabulous table & 2 benches! You have to see this one, tout suite, before it’s gone! It is the ultimate grand statement piece for indoors or out.

Plus, all the vintage red, white & blue accoutrements to stage your home for the ultimate summer celebration on July 4th.

Whether your entertaining a crowd or just want to add some major oomph to your settings, we have all those vintage details, both grande & petite to set your maison & jardin apart.

Have a sparkling 4th of July &

let the summer celebrating & entertaining begin!




Sunday, June 27, 2010

Joie de Vivre!


A fabulous & inspiring book has made its way into the shop
for your perfect poolside reading…
‘Optimism’ by Christian Larson.
The text of this book is The Optimist Creed,
written in 1912, which beautifully expresses adapting a positive
& up-lifting approach to living. What a timeless message.
Heartfelt, stirring words accompanied by vintage images that will truly make your heart skip a beat. C’est magnifique for the soul!
This is one you’ll treasure & want to read over & over again.
Vive Le Optimisme
& Heureuse Ete!




Wednesday, June 16, 2010

San Diego’s BEST Antique Shop


A warm & heartfelt Merci Beaucoup to all of Vignettes’ friends & following for nominating us for

San Diego’s BEST Antique Shop

in the San Diego Union’s, 2010, Reader’s BEST poll!

How nice of you!

We do work hard, scouring the countryside for fabulous French décor & accoutrements, so we thank you for recognizing us with such a merveilleux honor.

The nominations are in & now you can vote,

thru June 27th, to pick the winner

at:

www.sdbestpoll.com

Be sure & place your vote for your favorite shop!

Nous aimerions etre votre favori!




Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Bonjour Ete!

Come on in, the water’s fine & our tres magnifique -
shabby chic, French décor is even better!

You’ll love the fabulous, deep sea finds that have

made their way in this week.

Glittered, aqua sea fans & conch shells; vintage,

heart-shaped shell wreathes (!); one-of-a-kind lampshades made from ancient boat rope, weathered benches from 10,000 leagues under the sea.

Enhance your summer entertaining with the perfect

vintage, french-inspired accessories & enjoy life

by the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea!







Wednesday, June 2, 2010

J’adore l’ete!

At last! Fabulous, Shimmering, Gorgeous
S u m m e r has arrived…

Long, beautiful evenings, dazzling sunsets, aqua pools &

la plage, la plage!

We’ve stocked up on beaucoup outdoor splendor;

Ornate, over-sized, chippy iron tables & chairs with

clever french cushions, unique zinc holders/carry-alls,

a rare, industrial-chic, ZINC folding screen on wheels - oh mais oui! Anything & everything in aqua & sea glass, one of a kind seashell mermaids & crowns, anything & everything with a seahorse, & the list just goes on & on.

Come in soon for a splash of our unique, summertime accoutrements - all perfect for grand seaside entertaining

& tout avec un accent Francais, of course!

Ete heureuse!