Vignettes Antiques: January 2014

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Celebration d’Amour!

Whether you’re looking for the perfect token of love, want to see an amazing collection of vintage tutus, stage costumes and trapeze artists, need some gal-pal time to sip champagne and take in the fabulous creations of Fiori Couture, Café Paperie, Naturally Luxurious Skin Care and Forever Young Parties and Events or maybe have a sweet tooth for the decadent French Macarons from Sweet Insanity Bake Shop or the delicious teas from Point Loma Tea, you’re going to want to be here on Saturday, February 8th from Noon to 5:00 pm for our
Cirque de Francais Valentine Soiree.

Oh, did I mention that all of our 25 dealer/designers have been here working overtime to stage and stock their magnificent found objects just for this event?

2/8/14…Let’s get this party started!

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Pull Out Your Party Dresses!

We hope you’re saving Saturday, February 8th

for our Soiree de la St. Valentin

where we’re celebrating

Le Cirque de Francais!

It’s going to be one tres Francais S.O.I.R.E.E.

So pull out your best party frock ~

(Prizes will be awarded for best outfits ~ Mais Oui!)

and

Come see what happens when

Ooh La La goes to The Big Top…

2/8/14

Noon to 5:00 pm

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Meet The Performers Starring 2/8/14!

Act 1: The Grande Promenade

Step right up to the faded, fantasy world of ingenious designer and artist extraordinaire, Karen Lampard. Recreating the female stage performers of the early 1900’s French circuses, Karen dramatically sets our stage with her hand drawn, fully costumed, mega chic works of art gliding thru the air on flying trapezes! Tutus and sequins and glitter, Oh My!

Act 2: The Main Stage

A pop-up circus tent like no other, staged by the incomparable stylist and famed designer, Heather Young Leary, owner of Forever Young Parties and Events.

Featured Performers:

Acclaimed Designer and World Renowned Couturier, Susan Lafica of
Fiori Couture, unveiling her 2014 collection of magnificent steel corsets, haute couture crowns, elegant camellia adornments and accessories de cheveux. With live modeling throughout the afternoon of this extraordinary line.

Celebrity Make-up Artist and Skin Care Specialist, Lacey Haegen, founder and creator of Naturally Luxurious Skin Care, an all natural, handmade line of bath and beauty products, giving interactive demos of her new, limited edition “French Lace” fragrance collection.

Act 3: Le Delicieux Promener

Patisseries, Teas and Champagne

Meet the maestro behind Sweet Insanity Bake Shop, Miss Kristy Lynn, as she debuts her French Macarons in new flavors created just for Valentine’s Day.

Sample the best-selling teas, including Strawberry Champagne, from the wildly popular Point Loma Tea with owner Cheryl Graf.

Sip Champagne, Shop our 25 Vendors and
Enjoy the Show Under the Big Top…

This is Le Cirque de la Chic at it’s finest!

2/8/14

Noon to 5:00 pm

Fiori Couture

Lacey Haegen/Naturally Luxurious Skin Care

Sweet Insanity Bake Shop

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Come, Join The Circus!

Next Up:

Meet The Performers!

Sunday, January 5, 2014

New Year ~ New Red Hot Additions!

Just On Board ~ We have some amazing new talent to show off!

All are fabulous additions to the shop that you’ll want to hurry in to check out!

First up are Dana and Rosie of Harlow Lifestyle. These two designer/stylists have a passion for classic home décor and design from the 1930’s to the 1960’s and specialize in furniture repurposing, faux finishes, styling, acquisition services for the home and office and event staging. See their design portfolio on Facebook at Harlow Lifestyle and come in to see examples of their unique custom work that turns over very quickly.

In the front window now is French girl at heart, the beautiful stylist and designer, Liz, of My Little French Venue. Paris runs thru Liz’s veins and inspires all her fabulous design work. Her French-inspired creations run the gamut from petite to grand; a desk decoupaged with Paris maps, a rhinestone encrusted crown with “Paris” lettering across the front, a 5 foot tall Eiffel tower embedded with crystal prisms. Come see Paris re-imagined thru Liz’s (tres chic) eyes.

And then, of course, there is Le Queen Bee.

The high priestess of all things faded and French ~ Oh Mais Oui, Miss Lucy of Paris Flea Market has made a triumphant return and her throngs of adoring fans (myself included) could not be happier!

She started it all ~ decades ago, when she single-handedly launched chic French décor in Southern California long before anyone else was doing it. No one else has her eye or the ability to consistently unearth such amazing decadent finds and she has become the source for all things faded French ~ not only in Southern Cal, but now, all over the U.S.!

Oui, it’s official ~ Miss Lucy is a superstar.

With this much talent all under one roof ~ you really need to pay us a visit ~ tout de suite~!

Vive La France!