LASTING AMBIENCE AT FRENCHGARDENHOUSE
I am very proud of what we sell at FrenchGardenHouse Antiques. I take great pride in presenting my very best to you, on the website, in the antiques I choose for you, and in writing here, on my blog.
These days, in typical "now" style, much of the focus of presenting my beloved FrenchGardenHouse Antiques to you is with our FrenchGardenHouse instagram feed, my Facebook page and my FrenchGardenHouse Blog.
But especially in the early years of of my business, print publications were my favorite way to be seen.
Over the last 16 years, FrenchGardenHouse published print advertisements in some of my very favorite design publications, Victoria, Southern Lady, Romantic Country Style, French Style, French Country Style, Romantic Homes and Victorian Homes magazine.
At first I had every ad designed for me, but later on, once I got to grips with how to edit photos and combine them with a graphics program {without giving my computer dirty looks - or having a good cry in the office!} I made my own.
The design process wasn't so easy for me, I wanted to feature my favorite "newly acquired" antiques for that month's ads, but had a difficult time choosing just a few. {They are all my favorites. That's why I buy and sell them!}
I still get emails and phone calls from clients referring to one of those "vintage" ads and asking me to find something just like an antique featured on one of them. It is amazing to me that the ads, really our printed history, are still a constant source of inspiration for my client's homes and what they want to decorate with to make their homes a reflection of who they are and what they love.
This full page ad was a "try it and see" on my part. I wanted to see how it would look if I surrounded the antiques with our FrenchGardenHouse signature color.
Looking at it here, it's not my favorite, it was the only time I did it. In the magazine, though, it made a statement. I had the most ever calls, texts and emails asking about the horse!
I've curated some of my favorite advertisements from the last 16 years to share with you today. I love, because they feature antiques, that they are still as relevant today as they were when they were published.
Antiques are timeless, and always have a place in your ever evolving decorating style, don't they? There is no such thing as an antique going out of style!
I've selected a few pieces currently available, inspired by these vintage ads, I hope that you enjoy them as much as I do!
To thank you for your friendship, and support, we are having our annual BIRTHDAY CELEBRATE SALE!
{it’s my birthday…I’m not telling how old I am!}
Over the last 16 years, FrenchGardenHouse published print advertisements in some of my very favorite design publications, Victoria, Southern Lady, Romantic Country Style, French Style, French Country Style, Romantic Homes and Victorian Homes magazine.
At first I had every ad designed for me, but later on, once I got to grips with how to edit photos and combine them with a graphics program {without giving my computer dirty looks - or having a good cry in the office!} I made my own.
The design process wasn't so easy for me, I wanted to feature my favorite "newly acquired" antiques for that month's ads, but had a difficult time choosing just a few. {They are all my favorites. That's why I buy and sell them!}
I still get emails and phone calls from clients referring to one of those "vintage" ads and asking me to find something just like an antique featured on one of them. It is amazing to me that the ads, really our printed history, are still a constant source of inspiration for my client's homes and what they want to decorate with to make their homes a reflection of who they are and what they love.
This full page ad was a "try it and see" on my part. I wanted to see how it would look if I surrounded the antiques with our FrenchGardenHouse signature color.
Looking at it here, it's not my favorite, it was the only time I did it. In the magazine, though, it made a statement. I had the most ever calls, texts and emails asking about the horse!
I've curated some of my favorite advertisements from the last 16 years to share with you today. I love, because they feature antiques, that they are still as relevant today as they were when they were published.
Antiques are timeless, and always have a place in your ever evolving decorating style, don't they? There is no such thing as an antique going out of style!
I've selected a few pieces currently available, inspired by these vintage ads, I hope that you enjoy them as much as I do!
1.Antique Round Toleware Tray| Antique Toleware Tray | Antique French Majolica Cradle | Antique French Majolica Plate
2. Antique Silver & Crystal Vanity Bottles, Mirrors and Powder Boxes.
3. Antique Cream Majolica Plate | Antique Prevelles French Jug | Antique Provencial Terra Cuite Bowl | Antique French Watering Can
Thank you for being as delighted with these historical treasures as I am!
To thank you for your friendship, and support, we are having our annual BIRTHDAY CELEBRATE SALE!
{it’s my birthday…I’m not telling how old I am!}
Please join me in a champagne celebration toast, virtually, at least.
This is the perfect time to grab the special antique(s) you’ve been eyeing from our exceptional collection.
Celebrate Sale – use code: celebrate to save 20% on orders over 75.00. Ends on 2-28-2018.
Be sure to visit my website, right now I'm having my once yearly BIRTHDAY SALE - so If you see anything that you love, now is the right time to buy it and add it to your home to make your rooms beautiful and bright.
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Lidy
February 21, 2018
Thank you so much, Norma. You are always so encouraging, I treasure your friendship!