This little footstool was feeling very dreary in its old finish of rust/grey…
So i took it home yesterday and gave it a coat of paint. I waxed it with a little clear wax and let it sit overnight.
This morning i threw it in the car, drove it back to The Whistling Elk where i finished it off by sanding for a distressed look and gilding it around the top edges with a little of the Annie Sloan kings gold wax which i also rubbed into the top then dry brushed the legs…you can never have too much gold!
It’s just too pretty now. I love the way it looks sitting on the oriental carpet.
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Paint is part of accessorizing a bookcase
This wall mounted bookcase is in my guest bedroom. It’s from Elden Collections. I have always loved the architectual feeling it brought to the room. Since i just finished painting the room Ben Moore Adagio i decided to give the bookcase a facelift. Since the room is going in a shabby chic direction i went with Decorator’s White advance semi gloss. This is a fairly new trim paint from ben moore that is water base but it paints on like oil base…love it and the finished product!
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Taking Freight in the Pouring Rain
I have been in the new shop location now for one month and yesterday i received my first large freight order…in the pouring rain with nowhere to conveniently take delivery. I must say you can get pretty innovative when you have too. But i do miss the basement at my old location. Sigh…
The arched mirror above is one of the large mirrors that came yesterday…its very shabby chic and looks great in the Paris Boudoir.
This one i had stashed away but since we sold a piece of art…it got a chance to hang on the wall. What a crime that i didnt hang it sooner…
Here’s another one that is now unpacked and leaning on top of a beautiful habersham console. It’s one of my favorite mirrors.
Mirror Mirror on the Floor!
Just got this beauty back in stock…missed it!
Fashion is the name of the game in our new shabby chic bedroom
Our new Paris Boudoir at The Whistling Elk is showing off our new Pine Cone Hill bedding line. The bedding in the bottom left of the picture is Bella Blue which is draped over our pretty Caracole french ottoman and the queen bed is wearing a combo outfit Madeline Cafe au lait quilt and a Louisa Ivory duvet. I am in love with the Louisa ivory duvet! This room is painted in Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray and when the morning sun shines in it is beautiful!
Tea Anyone?
Our kitchen island is filled with our Teas and our serving ware collection.
Our Bar made from reclaimed french pine is next to the “tea” table and filled with lots of tabletop goodies. The custom wall shelf hangs behind the bar and looks as if it was made to go with it. Love this little corner!
In the upper right hand corner of the photo is our newest swarovski crystal chandelier…pretty all in pink crystals!
Sparkling Crystal Chandeliers and Deliciously Scented Air
Ummm the Lampe Berger fragrance fills the air and the chandeliers sparkle like diamonds…this is the new main room of the Whistling Elk.
You can just see the end of the elegant custom bookcase/cabinet on the right and on the left side of the room is our Lampe Berger and our Tea Forte.
Habersham tables line up down the center of the shop housing our collection of LoLLia, Shelley Kyle and in the far distance the La Vie Parisienne jewelry.
Sparkling overhead are those amazingly beautiful bohemian swarovski crystal chandeliers.
Clocks and Draperies create a curiously beautiful combination
We re-created our clock wall in the new shop and now it greets you as you walk in the front door.
It is surrounded by our beautiful custom draperies.
It was part of my store opening plan for the new Whistlng Elk to have this room say “we do interior design, window treatments, color consultations” – it is a very pretty room so i think we were successful!
Elegant Entrance
As you enter our new shop you are greeted with an elegant design vignette that showcases our sofas, art, lamps draperies and carpets…
The paint is Ben Moore Silver Mink – its one of my new favorites!
Every time i walk into this room I feel surrounded by beauty. The details please the eye and create an atmosphere of comfort and warmth. I love the soft color scheme…it makes me want to curl up with a book amongst the pillows on the sofa.
Candlabra love
This poor candlabra needed some love.
So yesterday I gave it a few coats of two different golds – one bronzey and one 14 karat…
and then painted the insides of the candle cups a sweet, sweet lavendar (Annie Sloan Henrietta).
There are two of these pieces….they are so cute now
This was a fun project for these post hurricane days! Keeps the spirits up!
we kinda missed halloween here in new jersey
due to the hurricane didnt feel much like celebrating halloween here in New Jersey
but today i am celebrating…
my electric is back on after one week! hiphiphooray – i am so happy!
here’s my halloween witch!
her name is Scandalous Witch of the South….she’s a Mark Roberts Witch.
Nice shoes, eh!
I went a little crazy with the distressing
well, i might be done…
I did really go crazy with the distressing…but i think i like it!
I used a little of the gilding wax on the hardware and on the drawer front.
You can never have too much gold!
Ooophs – i just couldn’t resist painting the insides of the drawers with Henrietta – Annie Sloan Chalk Paint –
its the sweetest lavendar!
I love the little Fleur de Lis detail smack in the middle…
every time i open this little drawer i know it will make me smile – yes! I am definitely done with this piece!
The seasons are changing…time for cozy details at home
It’s that time of year when having a throw blanket to curl up with is really important.
I love piling up a group of throws in soft, natural colors with some of our custom pillows –
It’s hard to resist going by this chair without stroking the throws which do not disappoint!
They are soft & luxurious – so cozy!
The iron canopy bed in our Bonne Nuit colored bedroom is virtually packed with custom made pillows…
Textillery throw blankets are piled here…they are acrylic chenille and just exquisite.
I have several at home and can’t bear to actually use them – I just love to drape them everywhere – ooh la la!
Below a gorgeous purple silk drapery embroidered with sprigs of leaves shimmers with a reddish tinge when you move it…
a fabulous multi-colored bullion adorns it as it hangs over the entrance doorway to this bedroom.
I love the way the ready made 100% cotton organdy embroidered floral drapes hang on the other side of the doorway
creating a multi-layered elegance and depth – very pleasing to the eye (mine anyway).
Both The Whistling Elk and Little Paris are ready for season change…are you?
Purple Just Feels Like Bling
Lampe Berger is one of our favorite things…
and what could be prettier than purple?
Not only do we love the scents but they add to any room design….
Feels like bling – I want one!
The Beginnings of our Christmas Bling
Little by little the Christmas Bling is creeping into the shop!
It begins by mingling with our home accessories..
this will continue for the month of October!
Gifts and Decorative Accessories Interview with The Whistling Elk
We just got written up in Gifts & Accessories Magazine….
Check it out!
here’s the link http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/555546-The_Gifted_Retailer_The_Whistling_Elk.php?intref=sr
Christmas Ornaments pretty enough to make you swoon!
I love all the luscious colors of our Christmas Ornaments this year.
It’s a combination of The Whistling Elk meets Little Paris!
A Treeful of Mark Roberts Fairies
How fun is a treeful of fairies?
Fairies and lollipops adorn this tree at The Whistling Elk!
First Frost, All Aboard and Xylophone Fairy are from the 2011 Mark Roberts Collection.
It’s hard to see Bah Humbug fairy in this picture – he’s hiding in the tree but you can sure see his sign!
In front of him is Dancin with the Stars Fairy and My Lucky Stars both very cute and colorful!
and sittin pretty in the tree is our very last Father Christmas Fairy….
Art Deco Fairy is riding high at the top of the tree!
Christmas Tree Fairy has a tree on his head…
he is hanging out near the tree with Chocolate Truffle Fairy!
I love the the Christmas Lights Fairy….he is adorable and i love that the 9″ fairy is holding a string of lights!
I think he might be my favorite this year…but i dont know yet because they have a tendancy to grow on you so i could change my mind at any time!
i do still like Bling Bling with his handful of pearls…
i guess i have the rest of the year to decide!
Mark Roberts Christmas Fairies are here yet again!
Mark Roberts Fairies have taken over the sales floor!
They always appear at The Whistling Elk this time of year adding sparkle and happiness to our home design shop!
This cute guy dancing on one foot is the Happy Halloween Fairy.
They are so cute….here’s Northwoods Fairy sporting fur for 2012!
The Gingerbread Fairy from the 2011 collection was so adorable that we have him again this year.
The Ice Capades Fairy 2012 is all dressed in White with Gold accents.
The Pixie is holding an ornament and trying to climb the Fairy Showcase!
Doestn’t he have the sweetest face?
The Holly Leaf Pixie has a devilish face…he is looking for trouble i think.
The Pastry Magicv Pixie is one of the few “girl” fairies in Mark’s Collection. She looks guilty here like she just ate all the pastry!
The Peppermint Dreams Fairy is in Mark’s “Large” size….so he is 20″ tall. Love his expression!
That little guy on the bottom right of the picture is Sleighbell…
Uh oh…Group Shot!
So lets see starting from the top left its Chocolate Truffle, Christmas Wishes, Drummer Boy Fairy (saluting) and by the way he has the cutest ears…
then comes Christmas in Tuscany, Peppermint Dreams, and on the bottom from the left is
Violinist Fairy, Tinsel Time, and Lollipop (2011).
There are so many more! I am trying to decide which is my favorite this year.
They are all so colorful and detailed. As always very Special!
Chester, NJ Craft Show!
Getting ready for the Craft Show in Chester, NJ this weekend.
At The Whistling Elk – we always put a little Christmas out….a preview of what’s to come.
Of course we are stocked full of design ideas, home decor. Little Paris is all decked out too.
We have a large selection of great clocks right now…
Bobeches, candlesticks, little fleur de lis ornaments and golden crowns….
so many little treasures!
Here’s our clock wall!
this is my 22nd craft show weekend….wow!
I love glittery trees and jeweled frames…so we have plenty!
But we still have a lots of italian frames, little books and pretty flowers…something for everyone.
A beautiful new ottoman just showed up this morning…the trucker brought it in the pouring rain. That was fun!
It’s so cute with little french legs – ooh la la!
L O V E !!!
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