Antiques Are Gross!

Just finished cleaning up an antique double-seater school bench.  This was one of those items originally slated for the shop, but then I fell in love and decided to use it in our kitchen.

Love the wrought iron detail on this one . . . and if the stamp on the side is to be believed, it dates from 1887.

So as I'm cleaning the underside, I feel something stuck to one leg.  I take a peek: it's brown and oval-shaped.  A spider egg from those months in the garage?  Nope, couldn't be . . . it's way too hard.

I try to pry it off with my fingers.  And that's when I realize . . . what does every kid sneak in school?  And where does every kid plaster it when the teacher catches them with it?

That's right: GUM.  Calcified, fossilized, 100+ year-old chewing gum.  Eewwwwww.

I rushed inside to Purell my hands.  Hopefully whatever living organisms that gum harbored died a long, long time ago.

Happily, though, the bench turned out cute:



Out With the Old, In With the New!

Well, it appears you all are fixing up your beach houses for the season!  That's what I glean, anyhow, from the recent set of pieces that all went to the Jersey Shore.  See ya, white cottage dresser!

Ba-bye, little blue sideboard!

Have fun at the beach, pine bench!

And now, let's welcome the new crew.  This pretty antique oak dresser was lovingly cared for by its former owner.  It was professionally "ebonized" -- coated with layers of rubbed-in paint, then polyurethaned for protection -- and the finish is like new.  Best of all, the mirror is in top-notch shape and the drawers don't just open, they gliiiiiiiide open with no catching or sticking.

Also introducing . . . the cutest shabby chic desk EVAH!  Painted and distressed with love for you.  I love all the carved details, as well as the original brass drawer pulls.

And who doesn't love a sweet iron bench sitting in their flower patch?  After doing my research, I'm pretty sure this is a repro . . . but who cares?  It's too adorable to pass up!





Summer's just beginning . . . stop by Tiny's! Your beach house will thank you.

So Long! Farewell! Auf Wiedersehen, Good-Bye!

Sales are always nice, but there's certain items a part of you hates to see go.  I loved looking at this chest and imagining it in my (imaginary) beach house.  But now it's got a new lease on life in a NYC nursery . . .

 This chair was my "baby": I rescued her, painted her, and reupholstered her.  And she never talked back or gave me sass.  NOT ONCE.  So I was a twinge sad to see her purchased to sit at a lovely young lady's desk . . .  kind of like seeing your kids go off to college.  (Well, okay.  Maybe not quite like that).

But so it goes! Here's some more to add to the gallery of "recently sold".   Stay tuned as I add more inventory to the shop's summer stock!

Villanis, Wiinblad, and More

Hi folks! I'm busy prepping furniture in preparation for the spring and summer season, but that doesn't mean I don't have my eye out for some choice collectibles to grace your lovely homes.

For the lovers of Art Nouveau: this pretty spelter bust of Judith, she of Biblical fame.  Judith cut off the head of the Assyrian officer Holofernes -- hence the sword below her face.  Perfect for the kick-ass woman in your life.  Unsigned, but looks to be modeled after the work of famed French sculptor Villanis.

For lovers of Mid-Century Modern: a figural candleholder/vase by Bjorn Wiinblad, the celebrated Scandinavian designer.  Looking at his whimsmical heads and faces, you can see where Jonathan Adler got his inspiration for his Utopia line.  This particular piece is porcelain and produced by Rosenthal.

Finally, for those who love Deco: a pair of miniature English silverplate trophy cups to adorn your shelves.  From the 30s-50s, these are unengraved and sit on adorable little plinths.  Who deserves a trophy?  You do!

My Fastest Sale!

. . .  this antique wrought iron table is generously sized for the patio and has that industrial charm.  No wonder it was in the shop for only 2 hours before selling!

Tiny's Lambertville SHADALICIOUS SALE!

APRIL 30 (SAT) and MAY 1 (SUN), 11-5 at Tiny's! Get your beach house on and pick up some great finds for your cottage by the sea!  287 South Main Street Lambertville, behind the Fencing Academy.  Lost? Call me at 609 651 7165 for directions.

Most all furniture, decor and art will be on sale, but here's a preview of my latest inventory.  Tiny's been feeling a bit BLUE lately:

How's about a distressed antique wicker table painted robin's egg blue ($120)? Or an antique pine spool washstand painted the palest sky ($90)? No?  Then there's always this 20's mahogany server, distressed and painted French Blue ($150).

Now that the weather's nice, we have a pair of vintage patio chairs: $35 each, or 60 for both.

And since the famous green bench sold, I couldn't help myself -- I went out and found another ($150):

I didn't post photos of the HUGE deco pie crust mirror on sale (58x40, priced at $250), or the BIG wrought iron and glass table from the 1890s-early 20th century ($250 as well - could be used as a patio dining table).  They must be seen to be believed!

Hope to see you this weekend!



Tiny's Lambertville: 40's Enamel Top Table

Tiny's loves the look of retro kitchens, so she's pleased to offer this 30's/40's enamel top table! Perfect for your mudroom, sunroom, or vintage kitchen.  Actually, perfect just about anywhere!

Painted a nice satin black, with a knob from Anthropologie to replace its missing original.  Personally, I think the knob gives it a little "oomph".

Best of all, this gem is priced at 150 -- nice and reasonable, considering it's almost impossible to find these babies with the enamel tops intact.

And people, the enamel top on this table is GREAT.  Minimal scuffing, and just one tiny spot of rust that's been dabbed over with white paint.  Not bad for 60-plus years.

UPDATE: Going to the Shad Festival? Then drop by Tiny's SHADALICIOUS SALE! APR 30 and MAY 1, 11-5.