Out And About: Big Daddy's Antiques

One of the home goods stores I've really wanted to visit ever since we returned to the Bay Area was Big Daddy's Antiques.  Last week, I finally had the opportunity to experience this amazing retail destination.  Walking through it, one feels as though a theatrical event just wrapped up or is about to happen.  Surrounded by unique vintage finds, large scale lighting, cooing doves and dramatically displayed merchandise, one is totally transported to an artfully curated, timeless space.  Take a look at some of the visual impressions Big Daddy's Antiques left me with:

Big Daddy's Antiques can be found here.

Brimfield Picks

Walking through the maze of vendors at the Brimfield Antique Show in Massachusetts is quite an exhilarating experience.  I found myself gravitating towards shimmering lights, embellished chairs and ornate dressers, vintage items with pedestals and  huge contemporary planters.   Take a look at some of my favorite Brimfield picks.

In today's post we clearly get to admire design and detailing in items from our past.  Tomorrow, guest blogger Brooke Richard will show us how today's furniture is crafted with a renewed dedication to design and purpose for the future.