Classic, Romantic, California Style

Last week I spent some time perusing the fun antique shops in Soquel. Some of the shops are so wonderfully curated and although I’m not a huge fan of using too much vintage in decorating I do believe a couple of pieces go a long way to getting that collected look. I saw quite a few statuettes and busts which I think are lovely for adding a little classicism to California spaces. Then I ran across this article in House Beautiful with this image and there she was, another lovely bust. This photo was taken at The Huntress. Looks like a “must” place to visit the next time I’m in NY!

Here are some of the busts and statuettes I saw in Soquel (just South of Santa Cruz). These I found at Center Street Antiques but there are lots of shops in the area.

With the bust serving as my inspiration I added some modern touches with my new Canna print and a couple of favorite furniture pieces for this week’s True Vignette.

The combination of something old (or old-looking) with more modern elements is so appealing and interesting, or better yet, surprising!

Here are the pieces I’ve included in this True Vignette.

CANNA – a new chevron print with a modern island feel. 4 color ways: Caribe, Indie, Sage, Cocoa. Printed on a sheer fabric would be really beautiful and romantic draped over the tulip-shaped table. I love the idea of seeing the silhouette of the table under the fabric. Subtle, breezy, romantic. Usually this comes on a linen fabric but I can print this design on anything from a sheer to a blackout fabric. Just ask!

This mirror is so stunning. Each mirror panel is individually antiqued and hand set to create subtle variations in reflectivity. Old world elegance that goes anywhere!