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We took a trip out Chilliwack last night
and here are some quick photos I took in the expos vintage alley.
Elisa of Home Sweet Nest has some marvelous smalls to choose from at great prices.
Home Sweet Nest also has some wonderful furniture pieces.
She has a fun Hudsons Bay Company Themed Bench (not pictured)
upholstered with a vintage mink coat.
I just may try that some time.
Country Lane Decor has some beautiful work displayed of furniture built with reclaimed wood.
The ladies of The Passionate Home are having on site chalk paint demos.
They also have some great vintage goodies you can purchase.
This is my favorite shot,
in the back ground you can see our sweet Elinor of the Passionate Home.
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Tomorrow is my birthday, Ill be 29 again, okay 40 something
and I know as soon as I tell you its my birthday many of you will be
so kind and send birthday wishes so to thank you in adavance
I flew all the way from Vancouver to Florida to bring you all a very rare treat.
There is a hidden jewel of a shop in St. Petersburg Florida that you all
would love to visit but because you cant I have brought it to you.
Greeting you on the side walk is a magical life size rabbit dressed in his best party clothes
sitting upon a cow hide upholstered french settee.
I said RARE!
Upon entering this magical place you start to see the most wonderful
pieces of furniture painted in white.
Forget any worldly concerns you might have becauseeverything you see is surely here to ensure a journey into a fantasy land.
During your visit you start to notice all the amazing upholstered
chairs finished in a variety of fabrics including vintage chenilles and quilted florals.
Trimmed in pink and accent by the designs of the original fabrics
these chairs make you rethink a small corner of your own world.
Vignettes abound everywhere you look.
Including this miniature scene contained in a little box,
and the most cozy and inviting bed.
Many more pictures of this wonderful place can be seenfrom a previous visit here.
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I stopped into the Passionate Home this weekend and while I was there
Carrie shared with me some of the exciting finds her pickers have brought in.
Everything from a metal garden stand in its original distressed paint to a mouthwatering
vintage chandelier my heart beats faster for.
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| large reproduction clock approx 3ft sq |
Did you realize The Passionate Home is an excellent source for true vintage items
sourced from all over our area?
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| vintage house window with shelving, hooks, and herbs sign |
Did you also realize you can tell Carrie what you are looking for
and she will do her best to keep an eye out for it?
See that white architectural bit to the left of the green cabinet ...
it came home with me.
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| as found distressed green kitchen prep cabinet |
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| vintage ROYAL typewriter |
I know theres a ton of you out there wanting your own fancy wall frames.
This one just came in so get over to the store and grab it, its not the only one they have.
Of course The Passionate Home has wonderful new items as well.
All the perfect beachy items if you want a seaside theme.
Wonderful spring items including ceramic birds, and framed nests.
Paris storage boxes and large shabby chic candle holders.
These black damask lamps are just a sample of the lighting they offer.
Also a wonderful piece of furniture available is this buttery tall boy paint by Elinor.
The store is regularly open 7 days a week until 5pm each day but
tomorrow night Tuesday May 29 from 5pm to 9pm
The Passionate Home is having an Evening of Shopping.
Its a bit of a party with presentations and gift bags to the first 20
as well 10% of sales going to charity.
Ill be there!!!
and just to clarify I do NOT work for THE PASSIONATE HOME,
and the only compensation I get is the smiles and friendships of the ladies who run this store.
The Passionate Home20506 Fraser Hwy
I see a little home sweet nest tag on these pretty vintage wood hangers.
That means these are hand painted and embellished by ELISA.
George has MANopolized all the closet space is this house but maybe
some painted pink hangers might get me some.
Thanks Elisa Ill send him your way when he starts to ask
whats going on hereAnd the last thing I want to impart upon you is when you are in the store you never quite see everything. Can you see that Fleur de lis bottle stopper laying in the left side of the bowl.
I didnt and I was take the picture.
Take your time you may find the smallest of treasures.
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