tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673962965526409194.post189040112162375872..comments2024-02-15T10:28:10.486-08:00Comments on Acquired Objects: Furniture Heaven....Acquired Objectshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08065566296202199461noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673962965526409194.post-24959326332789361272011-01-28T07:57:42.707-08:002011-01-28T07:57:42.707-08:00Love your post, was brought to my attention by Ms....Love your post, was brought to my attention by Ms. Vanna. I think your Chairs are not Sweedish, but Italian. Either way they are devine. I have a blog you might like. Thanks, Richard at www.myoldhistorichouse.blogspot.comRichard Cottrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13055636542951753310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673962965526409194.post-2609217073783547182011-01-26T09:57:08.153-08:002011-01-26T09:57:08.153-08:00I would die to have those urns. That might be a t...I would die to have those urns. That might be a tad extreme but I really do love them!Mona Thompsonhttp://blog.providenceltddesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673962965526409194.post-83474949493784017242011-01-24T15:31:47.544-08:002011-01-24T15:31:47.544-08:00Love it all--scallops, roses, garlands, fluting......Love it all--scallops, roses, garlands, fluting...especially if it is aged and gilded!ursulahttp://www.agedandgilded.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673962965526409194.post-12521460012964153142011-01-24T13:54:53.989-08:002011-01-24T13:54:53.989-08:00All fabulous pieces. I'd take that chair for ...All fabulous pieces. I'd take that chair for your studio anyday!<br />xoxo<br />Lila FerraroLilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00882350878125922187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673962965526409194.post-13647770252830301972011-01-24T13:22:06.911-08:002011-01-24T13:22:06.911-08:00Thanks for stopping by the blog! Stay tuned in for...Thanks for stopping by the blog! Stay tuned in for Friday as we announce the winner of the Lowe's giveaway!<br />Xo,<br />E&JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673962965526409194.post-53213676565396648672011-01-23T19:40:22.479-08:002011-01-23T19:40:22.479-08:00That dining room is gorgeous..I have a real affini...That dining room is gorgeous..I have a real affinity for urns as well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519235927578584348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673962965526409194.post-66787951542882279602011-01-23T16:15:44.079-08:002011-01-23T16:15:44.079-08:00Absolutely gorgeous pieces! The shop wasn't op...Absolutely gorgeous pieces! The shop wasn't open when I lived in Birmingham, but I can honestly say they have some amazing antiques stores down there. People really know how to decorate and entertain in the South and spend a great deal of time and money creating beautiful spaces.Duchyhttp://www.dunesandduchess.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673962965526409194.post-48709655882287872282011-01-23T05:15:02.350-08:002011-01-23T05:15:02.350-08:00* Charming, unique/"not-seen-everyday" ...* Charming, unique/"not-seen-everyday" TOTALLY floats MY BOAT, and that first pic w/ the absolutely scrumptuous urn, chandy, chairs... heck, ALL of it, has me in a SEA of smiles!!!<br /><br />DEEEELISH! Thanks,<br /><br />Linda in AZ *<br />bellesmom1234@comcast.netLinda in AZ *https://www.blogger.com/profile/02300293275066986999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673962965526409194.post-67865927769887253702011-01-22T21:23:18.617-08:002011-01-22T21:23:18.617-08:00Love those fabulous urns as well! In fact love eve...Love those fabulous urns as well! In fact love everything you pointed out - the Swedish grotto chairs, the gorgeous dining room and your architectural piece from your office. Did you know that the scallop, resembling the setting sun, was used as a badge of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages? (learned that from the William Arthur blog). Beautiful!!quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673962965526409194.post-26901419650511712242011-01-22T18:12:20.367-08:002011-01-22T18:12:20.367-08:00Pretty much everything that floats yours! *winks* ...Pretty much everything that floats yours! *winks* I think we love the same things. Those urns are divine! And so are the grotto chairs!Love the chair in your studio as well!<br /> An aside, I found a pair of 18th century Swedish chairs at a garage sale for $35. Somebody had stripped them of their paint (I could seriously cry!)I'd love to get your opinion on them? Vannalvroftiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817625061049340265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673962965526409194.post-18949824540279702122011-01-22T17:11:20.494-08:002011-01-22T17:11:20.494-08:00those urns were the first and only thing I saw in ...those urns were the first and only thing I saw in the photo!!! have I mentioned that we have a wee-bit of an antique urn thing over here?!!<br />the chairs are fabulous, as are your studio pieces. you must do a studio post.<br /><br />and Greg Tankersley commented on your blog?! now, how cool is that! his designs are fabulous- been watching his work for "years." <br /><br /><br />stay warm- minus 18 tomorrow :O<br /><br />joanfor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673962965526409194.post-52872296998696855812011-01-22T13:26:12.821-08:002011-01-22T13:26:12.821-08:00"what rocks my boat?"
Definitely scallop..."what rocks my boat?"<br />Definitely scallops, typical on 18th French 'seatings' - and very good carving either on wood or stone or marble or...<br />and actually - just good quality craftmenship.<br /><br />Warmest greetings from the Périgord<br />Karin<br /><br />P.S. Sorry about my "English"!LaPouyettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793966763489506817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673962965526409194.post-69511206635900523492011-01-22T11:23:59.785-08:002011-01-22T11:23:59.785-08:00Just a note of clarification: Bobby's shop AD ...Just a note of clarification: Bobby's shop AD Antiquities was located in Birmingham but closed a few years ago. Thanks for the shout out, though!greg tankersleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07809294372613783150noreply@blogger.com