Decorating with Flea Market Style

"A home takes time to grow and become personal. I think this can only be done over years, collecting interesting bits and bobs from holidays, car boot sales and junk shops. Then your character starts to shine through and the house begins to reflect your personality." Sania Pell, stylist/writer
Check out the book, "Decorate" by Holly Becker and Joanna Copestick for more inspiration on this type of style and many more. This has become my go to book for design ideas!

Nautical Charts

I was totally inspired by old nautical charts when I was shopping yesterday. I plan to get one to add to a feature wall in my family room. They have so much versatility...hung on walls yes, but also laid under glass on a coffee table, as a backing for bookshelves, behind glass doors on a cabinet, even wrapping paper!

Wall Quotes

Wall quotes are a perfect way to make a statement! I have this one in my living room and purchased it from a store on etsy.com. Many online sites will create custom ones with whatever wording you like. It comes as a big sticker that you rub on the wall and then peel the back off. If you google wall quote stickers, you will find many websites you can order from...have fun looking!

Great Candles

I found these great smelling candles by aspen bay at the Blue Willow Marketplace in New Vernon, NJ. I loved the seaside scent. Let me know if you have a favorite candle by posting it in my comments:)

Glossary for the Decorator from Anthropologie

Check out this great Glossary for the decorator on Anthropologie's website. It has great terms to know and understand to decorate your house to it's fullest potential. Have fun looking through it!

Farm Kitchen

I love my farm sink from England! Surrounding my sink I keep an essential soap and lotion duo from Anthropologie, potted succulents from Ikea and fresh cut flowers from a neighbor in a tall Potterybarn Vase.
I love the look of my white shaker cabinets with pulls from Restoration Hardware that tie in the honed black granite countertops. To add a little chic, we chose polished carrara marble subway tiles, that reflect the light from our under the cabinet lighting. A window without any divisions lets the outside in and lets light shine on our beautiful faucet!

Secrets from a Stylist

If you want inspiring ideas for decorating a room in your very own style, follow Emily Henderson on her blog or watch her on HGTV's show, "Secrets from a Stylist". I have gotten so many great ideas by watching Emily put a room together. She is so talented in her execution of design and how she goes about finding out her clients taste...you have to watch to find out more!

Bedside Tables

I love my bedside table that I found at Homegoods. It's over sized with two big drawers to keep stuff handy. I keep a couple of mementos on it that I love to look at before bed...Glass stacked ball lamp from Simon Pearce, framed Picasso print (frame from potterybarn), Virgin Mary candle from German market, over sized M from Urban Cottage, picture frame of my mom's parents from Meli Melo. Have fun creating your own bedside collection!

Inspiring Design Books

      

Here is a short list of design books that I pull a lot of inspiration from...I hope you like them too!

"French Counrty Style at Home" by Sebastien Siraudeau

"Perfect Porches" by Paula S. Wallace

"Bazaar Style: Decorating with Market and Vintage Finds" by Selina Lake

"Creating the French Country Look" by Annie Sloan

Amazing Wine Racks!

Vintage wine racks like the one my sister Meghan got me from Germany are a great way to display your favorite wines. Mine sits in the corner of our dining room. You can do a google search for a wine rack like mine or search more main stream stores like Potterybarn to find one you like!

Solid Perfume that is sure to please!

I am addicted to Soap and Paper Factory's solid perfume! Everything from the packaging to the incredible scents are to die for. Check out their website at: soapandpaperfactory.com

Seaside accents

An old wire basket filled with sea inpired goods, is the perfect accent anywhere in your home this summer. I bought my basket at Urban Cottage in Peapack, NJ. The candle is from Anthropologie and some of the other accents are from Potterybarn. Enjoy making your own sea inspired vignette!

Lamps are more than just for light

I love a beautiful lamp! A lamp has to do three things for me in order to make the cut: 1. Provide light in a needed spot. 2. Look good on or off. 3. Add character to the room it sits in.
If you're in the market for a lamp the store Meli Melo in Bernardsville, NJ has beautiful and unique ones!

Fantastic Summer Trip



If you are looking for a great road trip to find some amazing vintage goods, I highly reccomend going down to Leesburg, VA to Old Lucketts Store.  I was there back in November visiting a friend. They have an awesome design house and amazing outdoor handmade sheds full of goodies.Old Lucketts Store

Welcom to Vintage Chic Goods

I decided to start this blog to share my love of all things vintage and chic, thus the name of my blog.
Friends and family are always asking me where I find the things I display around my home. This blog is a way to share with them and anyone who wants to follow, where I find my favorite things and my inspiration for incoporating them into my home.
My goal is to post unique stores I find in the NY/NJ area that carry all sorts of my favorite goods, from reclaimed corbels to beautiful stationary. I love anything that can spark a conversation or idea for good design. I hope you have fun discovering with me:)
~Deirdre