Antique Sale! Day 6: A Little Inspiration Goes a Long Way

Good morning from Paris!

Today’s the last day of my antiques sale. I have been working on my “smalls” shop and will debut that soon. I can’t even tell you how much I love accessories so it has been a blast curating a petite selection for all of you.

Before I show you the last of my “bigs” selection, I thought we would talk about something… Let’s talk about a little something called inspiration. I received a really boring (and ignorant) email from a woman named Rachel Cummings last week who said the following…

“Hi. 
After reading your blog for a few months and following the antiques sale this week, I would just like to state the following.
Clearly these are nice pieces and one can understand your marketing strategy that includes their history and your relationship with the piece.
However......it is a bit disturbing to have you explain every detail of why the piece should be appreciated and how one might be educated, through your eye, as to how it can be incorporated in to a room.
You are not one of a select group that has ever purchased great pieces or has a creative nature. 
Granted, there are plenty of clueless people that would have no idea why a one armed urn is special and desireable.  But there are plenty of individuals who do "get it", and not because you told them so.  These people will probably be among those that make you an offer for the pieces.
You are not the first or the last to have an eye for design and detail.
Give your readers a little credit.  
Rachel C.”

As you all know, I am not one to back down from a disagreement and I highly disagree with Rachel. Even though I have been in the design field for my entire life, I never ever feel like I don’t need more inspiration. I draw inspiration from everywhere… Museums, travel, shelter magazines, Pinterest, blogs, antique shops, retail shops, flea markets, exhibits, books, films, nature… The list goes on and on. I even have an inspiration board plastered to my closet door that I stare at every day (I am manifesting Provence). First of all let me state that I hate Rachel because she’s a moron (and rude). Secondly, even if people do “get it” as she says, there is always room for inspiration. Architectural Digest, World of Interiors, Elle Decor, the fucking Louvre and every Gagosian gallery would be out of business if people did not seek inspiration. I would be lost without my interior design coffee table books. Lost! Both professionals and nonprofessionals seek inspiration… It’s what makes the world go around, for God sakes. I told Rachel that it was not a “marketing strategy” to include the history and relationship of the piece… quite the contrary… It’s called basic human interaction. I would never, as Rachel stated, consider any of my blog readers “clueless.” Don’t worry, I defended all of us and wrote Rachel a super rude reply letter. You’re welcome. Hopefully the Pinterest Police will revoke Rachel’s membership because obviously she doesn’t need inspiration except maybe in the manners department.

Okay so, moving on… The last two pieces for my antiques sale are chandeliers. Let’s take a look at the first…

French Chandelier with Crystals

French bronze chandelier made in France 1930s with crystals. Eight lights.

 

Price: $550

Place of Origin: France

Materials: bronze, crystals

Period: 1930s

Condition: Current Wiring. Good to fair. Sold as is.

Number of Items: 1

Location of Item: Los Angeles, California USA

 

And the second…

Portuguese Monastery Chandelier

Unusual and rare iron monastery chandelier

 

Price: $595

Place of Origin: Portugal

Materials: bronze iron

Period: 20th century, possibly earlier

Condition: Fair, not wired yet. Could be wired or used with a candle.

Wear: Wear consistent with age and use. Showing some signs of rust. Beautiful golden patina.

Height of base: 1’ 10 7/8 inches

Width: 1’ 2 5/8 inch

extra extra long chain

Number of Items: 1

Location of Item: Los Angeles, California USA

So, these two chandeliers are the last items for the sale. If you have any questions, just email me at havesomedecorum@gmail.com. If you would like to purchase either of these chandeliers, just email me at the same email address, havesomedecorum@gmail.com, and put the title of the piece in the subject line. This is a first come first serve basis and I promise I will not play favorites (unless it’s Princess Caroline of Monaco… Obviously). You can pay with either PayPal or Wells Fargo Bank deposit. You can pick it up or arrange transport for it. If you need to ship it long-distance, I use a company called Vintage Transport.

Voilà! That’s the end of the antiques sale for the big items. There are a few pieces left so email me if there is something that you are still interested in.

And just to bug Rachel, I thought I would give you all a list of my favorite Pinterest people that I follow whom I think have a great eye for design and would never ever think that they don’t need more inspiration.

Lauren Santo Domingo

Quintessence

Pam O’Connell (no relation)

Brooke Giannetti

Carolina Irving

FIG and Salt

Kelly Rutherford

Penelope Bianchi

...these and 291 others that you can find through my Pinterest board… HERE.

Stay tuned for my smalls shop...