Sellers' Remorse

Hey, if there's buyers' remorse why can't there be sellers'?
All you sellers out there, have you sold something and regretted it?  It happens to me all the time.
 Sometimes I get over it and sometimes I don't.  

This past sale at The Design House there were several items that I put up for sale even though I wanted them for myself.  I had such a hard time peeling them from my greedy hoarder's fingers.
 I let them go and of course they sold.  But, there was one item that I really couldn't stop thinking about.
Do you know what I did? Before the store opened for the sale,  I marked it sold.
It was this stylized horse that I couldn't part with.

Stylized Horse at The Design House

I happily carried him home and placed him on my dining room table.

To give him some height and to add some interest, I used a mirror as a riser.
Have you ever used a mirror on a flat surface?  I do it all the time.
  I thought this oval mirror with the belted strap worked well.
 On either side of it I placed my antler candleholders.
 Their silver tones picked up the silver in the mirror frame and the belt had an equestrian look.

I sometimes decide to share my jewelry as part of a vignette.  That horse needed some sparkle.

As the weather cools, I use my animal hides as table covers.  Their color and texture work for me.
The large solid hide covers the table while the small spotted one adds contrast and color.

What have you decided to keep instead of sell?
The funny thing is that once I keep a purchase and enjoy it for a while,  I'm okay with parting with it.
You'll probably see this horse for sale some time in the future.
How do you part with favorite finds?

Kathy


FYI, my decision not to sell was totally validated when I saw what was in Kelly Wearstler's kitchen.
Check out the horse in the lower left corner.  Yes!!!!!

I'll be participating in a Holiday Blog Hop.

Sneaky Peek at My Room in the Design House at The Old Lucketts Store

I'm very excited for the opportunity to style a room again in the Design House at The Old Lucketts Store.
This year I'll be doing one of the upstairs bedrooms.  It's always kind of crazy coming up with a "theme" for the room, but it's heading in the direction to become a decadent and elegant artist's loft.  Between now and October 3 that could all change.  You know how nothing lasts long around me, and room ideas suffer the same fate.
 I've also found when setting a space it isn't always the way you visualized it.

I wanted to share a sneaky peek at what I've come up with so far. 

What's an artist's loft without some art and art necessities?
 Some empty frames,  shabby oils, and a portable artist's case with pop up easel too.

  I'm going to use this fabulous vintage English fabric.  Although it's vintage, it's never been used and is in perfect condition.  I love anything to do with architectural fragments and this fits the bill.   It also has black in it and you know that nothing ever happens with me that doesn't include black somewhere.
 You'll have to wait and see where I'll use it.

Who knows, maybe this artist rides too.
The oval leather box is actually a vintage french candy box from Paris.
It's marked on the inside:  A Marquise de Sevigne, Paris

I'm loving the chippy decadent mirror.  This column, demijohn, and bound oversized 

  New York Times volumes are part of the room mix.

More artwork.

Ahh, she has jewels and a fur too.   This fur is actually vintage faux fur.
 I've never had a mannequin quite like this one.  Check out her "arms".

You won't believe how I repurposed this next piece.
It belongs on a wall but that's not what I'm doing.

A girl's gotta have some sparkle too.

I filled a florentine planter with deconstructed french books.

Maps work for me.  This is a framed print of Rome (1667) from the original.

Check back.  I'll be sharing more peeks once I get in and start setting the room.

Kathy

If you missed my room in the Design House last year go here to view it.


The Design House
October 3,4,5
10-5

42350 Lucketts Rd
Leesburg, VA

The Design House at The Old Lucketts Store

You know that one of my favorite vintage shopping spots is The Old Lucketts Store.

I've also mentioned that on that same property is The Design House. 

I think The Design House website says what it's about best:

" The Design House at the Old Lucketts Store is a monthly interior design showcase where everything is for sale. We bring together the best creative minds and the latest finds in a truly inspiring way. At the Design House you will see well-designed spaces that incorporate items that you never would have thought to put together. You can find those unique pieces you've been hunting for that will pull together that unfinished room in your house. It's always fresh and new at each monthly event so save-the-dates and, as we like to say, "Grab your girlfriends! Bring the trailer!" and make a day of it. "

I have to say that I am honored and so excited to have been invited to be a guest designer for the October Design House.  I've been working to pull together what I call mix 'n chic in a girly office. I'll have glossy black and white furniture with some yellow and orange accents, upholstered pieces, an over-sized houndstooth pattern sprinkled around, and of course tons of layered accessories.  

I took photos of my space yesterday and wanted to share how it turned out.

My Room at The Design House

You know me and my elephant obsession.

Chinoiserie Buffet

I huge thank you to Suzanne and everyone at 
The Old Lucketts Store and The Design house for an unbelievable opportunity to share my look. 


Please stop by and see the unique finds they've pulled together for this weekend.  The rooms they have styled are truly amazing and inspiring.

THE DESIGN HOUSE
Oct. 4,5,6 from 10-5
42350 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, VA 20176

If you live in the DC area you have to stop by.  Not only will The Old Lucketts Store and the The Design House be open, but they will also be participating with three other fabulous nearby shops in a Halloween Hunt that same weekend.

Halloween Hunt with Hometalk on 10/5

We have a Halloween Hunt coming up! Join The Old Lucketts Store for a treasure hunt on October 5th with Hometalk, Sweet Clover, Chartreuse & Co., and On A Whim. After you visit these local businesses, trick out your treats and share on your blog! The winner gets a prize package from Sweet Clover!
#HTHHUNT

For more details on the hunt, please check out Cassie's blog:http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/2013/08/calling-all-local-bloggers-to-hometalk.html

Kathy

I'll be there all weekend and hope to meet you.