Seeing Stars!

Just wanted to give you a sneak peek of some of our "Shabby Stars" that will be available on our website. We apologize for the delay in getting the shop completely opened but we have been swamped with custom orders and wanted to finish those up first! Our goal is to be open for business late Wednesday! Thank you so much for your patience and please stop back and see how we decorate for the holidays!

Who We Are

In today's hectic, fast-paced world, we need a sanctuary... a haven, a soft place to land. We need a personal space that speaks of quiet and tranquility. One that allows us the comfort and renewal that only being "home" brings.

At A Vintage White we strive to capture the essence of formality and elegantly translate it to today's casual lifestyles. We embrace the desire to simplify life in order to bring some bit of stillness to our own restless world. We forgive imperfections and appreciate the beauty in the old, worn or flawed  - where time-worn is seen as time-honored.

Our carefully selected products convey our affinity for quality goods and our penchant for romantic details.

Our exclusive designs honor casual elegance incorporating the use of vintage linens, laces and exquisite adornments. We offer custom embroidered monograms to imitate those of treasured family heirlooms. We hand-select only the finest items to offer, with the desire to inspire you to create your own peaceful place - your sanctuary.

Photo courtesy of bhg.com

Almost There

I have been keeping late hours, and actually early hours too, getting things ready for the Grand Opening of the shoppe. I have sewn, embroidered, pressed, beribboned, trimmed, and glittered until the wee hours keeping the list making (and crossing off) for early morning when my mind is clear and my coffee is hot.

This has been an interesting fall season, laden with rain, colder than normal temperatures and flu. But I find myself renewed each day in the excitement of this new venture. What a perfect time of year to present our collection to you. Because the dreary and cold weather will not really matter in a few weeks when we are all busily searching for the perfect holiday gifts for our friends and family. We will brave the weather, traffic and even the economy to create yet another memorable holiday season. I invite you to please stop back and visit us during our Grand Opening Celebration, in early November. We are stocking our armoire, bureau and any other available space to the brim with items selected and designed especially for you. 

I LOVE This!

I find such inspiration on so many blogs and try to visit my favorites often. I have been following Sepia Dreams' blog Dream in Cream for a while. The name itself intrigued me and the blog posts and pictures kept me coming back for more. Now Sepia Dreams has started yet another fabulous blog called The French Mannequin. When I stumbled upon it a few days ago I was blown away by this particular project. 

Breathtakingly fabulous!

I have collected old shoe forms for some time, and now am eager to pull them all out and start transforming them into something this fabulous! Kudos to Sepia Dreams for this wonderful innovative inspiration! Please visit her at either of her blogs, and tell her that I send my best!

Sneak Peek

As promised, here is (the first) sneak peek of some of what will be filling the armoire at my A Vintage White shoppe. Aren't these incredible? Gorgeous bed linens with frothy ruffles of eyelet lace. Imagine settling in after a long hard day, on soft and beautiful bedding. I can feel the stress just melting away already. Can't you?

A Vintage White Shoppe

In a few short weeks I will be opening my  web shoppe A Vintage White.  I have put alot of loving thought into each and every product and design that I will be featuring. I am also planning a Grand Opening Party but still have to tie up some details. Check back here, where I will be leaving wonderful little hints of what is coming in the weeks ahead!

Having Wine and Cheese with Pottery Barn

I am not a big fan of the Fall season, and although I love to decorate, doing so for fall is a challenge each year. Craving change at the end of summer, I search far and wide to find the right accesories that will give my home a more autumnal feel without succumbing to the overuse of the expected oranges and greens. (blah)

While doing research (gotta love a professsion when "shopping" is considered "research") I came across this wonderful selection of entertaining and serving pieces that fit right in with the season (or any season for that matter). Pottery Barn is featuring fabulous baskets and warm woods this season. Above is a pizza cutting board that also serves as a platter or display.

This wine barrel tray makes a great cutting board for a sumptious fruit and cheese display. (Did I mention I love cheese?) My mind is already working on how I would adapt it for use in other seasons or with other themes. This fabulous rustic element will "soften" the overall feel when used with more formal pieces like vintage silvers or other metals.
Of course, if your wine and cheese party will include an assortment of different cheeses, then these porcelain markers and cutters are a necessity that will save you from answering the question over and over again - "what kind of cheese is this?".

Do not, I repeat, do not give in to using disposable napkins. This is the perfect opportunity to use your lovely heirloom cloth napkins - and they add so much charm to the setting - truly "a vintage white".

I thought these little pedestals were adorable and are a wonderful way to add height and interest to your table display. The warm wood tone works right in with the fall season and can replace the typical oranges, browns and greens normally seen in a fall display. 

The colors and textures of woven baskets fit right into a fall theme and are great for keeping things organized.

They are at home in any room of the house, just waiting to be used for storage, serving or display.

Consider using lidded baskets as end tables that double as storage pieces - a great way to keep throws and blankets concealed when not in use. Imagine all the things in your home you would like accessiblity to but are otherwise visually distracting - storing them in baskets may be the perfect solution.

I promise to continue doing "research" to inspire you to incorporate "the casual elegance of time worn style" into your home. Oh, and stay tuned, I have been working on a big project with an announcement coming soon!

Bella Notte Linens -Transforming Your Bedroom into a Sanctuary.

I have a weakness for beautiful bed linens. I adore the "calm" they represent and the "gentle rest" they (help) provide. Our bedrooms are our refuge, our sanctuary or at least they should be.  I am hopelessly in love with these wonderful bed linens from Bella Notte.

How effortless it would be to transform an ordinary bedroom into a relaxing oasis with these fabulously style linen sheets and pillowslips. Look at these sumptuous colors - all so muted that they would work perfectly into the "a vintage white" style.

The casual elegance of the softened linen beckons you to a peaceful retreat. A lace trimmed pillowcase exudes vintage charm. Top your luxurious bed linens with a matelesse spread for the ultimate final layer to your elegant yet comfortable bed.

This incredibly beautiful collection is calling out my name (can you hear it too?) I especially love this lace adorned bedskirt! (Love those photos on the wall too!) 

 I encourage you to create a sanctuary in your home. Treat yourself to beautiful, (and comfortable) bed linens that offer a peaceful rest at the end of your day. 

All photos courtesy of Bella Notte Linens.

The WInner Is......

This months winner was comment #3

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Congratulations to:

Katie Picciottoli

 Please contact me with your address so that I can get your gift to you!

Thank you all so much for joining in the fun! 

My Romantic Home Giveaway

Yes, it's that time again, the second Monday of the month - time to join our dear friend Cindy at My Romantic Home for a monthly giveaway.  We have selected a vintage inspired laundry bag with the sweetest embroidered birdy and wreath. I have one of these in my pantry to keep those pesky plastic supermarket bags neat and one in my laundry to hold fine washables awaiting a soak. What a nice way to bring some charm to a forgotten area. 

Just post a comment on the creative way you would use this cotton bag. The winner will be chosen by a random number generator.  To visit other friends who are having their own giveaways, just visit here!