Happy New Year!

I'd like to wish you all a very Happy New Year!2007 has certainly been a very eventful and exciting year here at Vintage Home. February saw the launch of our vintage website and the response has been wonderful! Living a 'vintage' lifestyle has always been a true passion of ours and running the website is the perfect complement to that lifestyle.Thank you to everyone who has made Vintage Home

Real Estate, Miami & Tourists

Lincoln Road Theater on Miami BeachOn Miami Beach, there is a stretch of land .80 miles long, known as Lincoln Road Mall. It's a fabulous place to walk, eat or shop. Some of Miami's excellent restaurants can be found along this strip, and the casual stroller can find anything from clothing to jewelry to computers to incense in the wonderful shops that line Lincoln Road.This weekend Lincoln Road

2007 Housing Report - The Best & Worst

According to a report by CNN, the 5 most expensive housing markets in the USA in 2007 along with average home prices were Beverly Hills, CA $2,206,883, Greenwich, CT $2,018,750, La Jolla, CA $1,800,000, Santa Monica, CA, $1,785,000, and Palo Alto, CA $1,687,000 .The 5 least expensive housing markets in the USA in 2007 along with average home prices were Killeen, TX $136,725, Minot, ND $139,033,

Key Biscayne Home For Sale $38,500,000

485 W. Matheson Drive in Key Biscayne For Sale $38,500,000One of the most beautiful contemporary homes in the Miami area is on the market for sale at an asking price of $38,500,000. Located at 485 W. Matheson Dr., this magnificent Key Biscayne property boasts approximately 500 feet of frontage, and it's own helipad. The 10,800 square foot home can accomodate a large family, with its 5 bedrooms

Real Estate Market Worst Since World War II

A report by USA Today stated that record declines in home prices took place this October in 11 large metro areas. Miami, Tampa, Detroit, and San Diego led the list of cities whose home prices slid 6.1% in October as compared to October 2006, according to the S&P/Case-Schiller composite index. The data points to evidence that the present real estate market is one of the worst since the United

Relocating? High Schools In the Miami Area

Ida M. Fisher High School on Miami Beach - 1927 Below is a list of High Schools in the Miami area:AMERICAN 18350 NW 67TH AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33015 Ph: (305)557-3770BARBARA GOLEMAN 14100 NW 89TH AVENUE MIAMI LAKES, FL 33018 Ph: (305)362-0676BOOKER T. WASHINGTON 1200 NW 6TH AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33136 Ph: (305)324-8900CORAL GABLES 450 BIRD ROAD CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 Ph: (305)443-4871CORAL REEF 10101 SW

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Deepika Padukone : Levi's new Brand AmbassadorLevi Strauss (India) announced that Deepika Padukone, the Bollywood beauty of the 'Om Shanti Om' fame will continue to be its national brand ambassador for their brand Levi Strauss Signature.

A Very Merry Christmas to You All!

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and a Peaceful and Happy New Year! It's certainly looking very festive here and as soon as we'd finished putting our decorations up I grabbed the camera and snapped some seasonal photos to share with you.Evening approaches and the lights twinkle softly......draw a chair up to the fire where we will sit and

Indian Creek Mansion Sold For $20,000,000

23 Indian Creek Drive sold for $20,000,000A beautiful estate home just sold on Indian Creek for $20,000,000. 23 Indian Creek Drive was listed for sale at an asking price of $23,500,000 and closed 3 days ago. The 80,000 square feet property is an urban oasis bordered by 200 feet of water in the rear, and an 18 hole golf course in the front. Indian Creek is located on Miami Beach, but is actually

Fort Lauderdale Real Estate For Sale - Palatial Mansion

1818 SE 10th St in Fort Lauderdale is priced at a kool $28,500,000 One of the finest homes in Fort Lauderdale is on the market for sale at an asking price of $28,500,000, down from the $35,000,000 the owners were originally asking for this ultra luxurious estate. Sitting on a lot of 60,852 square ft., almost 1.5 acres, this wonderful home boasts 20,619 square feet of living space, including 11

A Sign Of Things To Come?

This morning, a report by RealtyTrac stated that foreclosures were down nationwide 10% in November 2007 as compared to October 2007. It was the first month-to-month, double-digit drop since April of 2006. That may be a good sign, but there is obviously a long way to go for this real estate market to recover. Although it's great to see a reduction in foreclosure activity, it must be noted that

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Flipping Properties - Is It Still Going On?

Buying properties and quickly reselling them at a profit is commonly known as "flipping". Believe it or not, attempts at flipping are still going on in the Miami area, even in the presently depressed residential real estate marketplace. Last week, a post on this blog referred to a great lot that sold for a great price. That was 1 Palm Ave. on beautiful Palm Island, (one of a number of Miami Beach

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Miami Beach Closings of Homes & Condos

271 N. Hibiscus Drive sold for $9,000,000In the past 30 days from November 15, 2007 to December 15 2007, a total of 9 listed homes closed on Miami Beach, in the area extending from Palm and Hibiscus Islands all the way up to Bal Harbour. Of those, 2 luxury waterfront homes closed, 1 Palm Aveneue on beautiful Palm Island, for $3,695,000, and 271 N Hibiscus Drive on adjacent Hibiscus Island for a

Mystery Ladies!

Regular readers of my blog will know that I have a penchant for 'mystery ladies' in the form of old paintings and photos, which I find on my travels across the country in search of website treasures.Here are two more mysterious ladies for you! The first is a spectacular and huge oil painting of a beautiful young lady - perhaps a debutante - painted in 1965. I spied this painting (how could one

Ultra Luxury Home For Sale On Fisher Island

$15,500,000 can buy this ultra-luxury Fisher Island home. Completely renovated with 5 bedrooms and 6 and one half bathrooms, this marvelous home boasts 8,900 square feet of living space, along with amazing direct oceanfront views, as well as views of Government Cut, and the Fisher Island golf course. Fisher Island is one of the most exclusive zip codes in America, and can be reached from Miami

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Hidden Lake - Tucked Away for Exclusivity....

Hidden Lake is an astonishingly beautiful location with only a few select homes within a gated community. Hidden Lake offers a 75-acre, spring fed private lake and the community itself is situated on 600 acres.Hidden Lake features:The 100-acre Audubon Preserve More than six miles of paved and soft-surface trails Seven miles of bike paths Canoe and kayak launches A fishing pier The Lake House, the

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Beautiful Lot On MIami Beach's Palm Island Sold

A wonderful Palm Island lot sold recently for $3,695,000. Although there is a 3,500 square foot house sitting on the property located at 1 Palm Ave., which boasts 110 feet of waterfront on a 17,674 ft lot, it was sold for lot value. Priced at $4,495,000, it closed at $800,000 below the asking price. Palm Island is a very prestigious location on Miami Beach. Think you can't make a great deal in

Miami Home Sales Statistics

Miami home sales are suffering according to the latest statistics. This past October there were 15,422 single family homes for sale in Dade County, according to information supplied by the Coral Gables, Homestead-South Dade, Kendall-Perrine, and Northwestern Association of Realtors or their MLS. Only367 homes sold during that period. In contrast, in October of 2006, when home sales were already

One of Wake Forest's premiere communities...HASENTREE

Have you had the chance to explore Hasentree? Not just on paper but have you taken a drive through the community? Outstanding design, magnificent homes and an unrivaled Tom Fazio designed golf course...Many of the areas elite custom builders such as Jayco Construction, Stephen Dilger, Bost Custom Homes, and Pinnacle Construction Group have homes showcased in Hasentree. Several of 2007's Parade

Cash Back At Closing And The Banking Industry

Cash back at closing has been around for many years. One reason that it is popular among some people is because almost no one minds ripping off banks. The banking industry for the most part is one of the biggest rip-off industries existing in this country. If you loan money at 18% to people, and if you borrow money at 3% from people, it seems that if you get ripped off, you probably deserve it.

The 1950s Home

We recently found this amazing book at one of the many antique fairs we regularly attend. Whilst on the hunt for new stock for the website, Mike stopped to browse at an antique bookstall and couldn't resist this 1950s pop-up book. Although it is a child's book, the pop-up illustrations of a typical 50s house are just amazing so I thought I would share it with you. Here is the kitchen - I love

How Cash Back at Closing Works

Cash back at closing schemes have been the cause of many of the foreclosures happening today. Ralph Roberts of ralphroberts.com describes it like this... Here’s how a cash-back at closing scheme works: The buyer pays more for a property than it’s worth, and the seller agrees to kick back the surplus cash to the buyer at the closing. On its surface, cash back at closing seems to benefit everyone

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Good & Not So Good Real Estate News

Palm Island home sold for $16,400,000There is good news and bad news in real estate today. Here is the good news; on Miami Beach, there are 2 adjacent islands, namely Palm Island, and Hibiscus Island. Recently 2 ultra-luxury homes on those islands sold for $16,400,000 and $9,000,000 respectively. That is great news, because it demonstrates that people are still willing to spend big bucks for

Today's Real Estate Report

Home prices are falling all over the country. According to the NAR, prices continued to fall during the 3rd quarter of this year, accompanied by declining sales. The biggest declines in home sales are in those areas where the most significant speculative investment took place, including Florida, Arizona, and Nevada. Hardest hit is the Melbourne and Palm Bay area, where the steepest decline in

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Liverpool Champions League Winners Montage

This will make a great Christmas gift! A superb montage of the 2005 winning Reds squad. A memorable comeback from 3-0 down at half time against AC Milan to level at 3-3 and then win on penalties. This game at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey on May 25 2005 will remain in Liverpool fans hearts forever. Inclusive are photos of the squad with the trophy, alongside individual shots of

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Corbin Crossing - time to revist...

I posted a few months back about a wonderful new community, Corbin Crossing, that is coming to Orange County, North Carolina. More specifically, the site is located just north of historic Hillsborough. I am happy to report that there is additional infomation now available and it seems as though plans are progressing nicely.As a recap, Corbin Corssing will have 10+ acre lots with homes built by

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Miami Beach Real Estate - North Bay Road

For a cool $18,900,000, anyone can buy this gorgeous home on Miami Beach. North Bay Road has some of the most luxurious estates in Miami and all of Florida. Many celebrities, including the Bee Gees, Jennifer Lopez, and Hulk Hogan have owned homes on North Bay Road. For anyone interested in in this home, call 786-344-8776 for more information.

When is a chair not a chair..?

...When it has been transformed into a truly beautiful, one-off gorgeous piece of vintage furniture!!!Earlier this year, I asked Niki if she would consider making me a slip cover for an old chair of ours. It's a 1930s armchair which had been re-covered in recent years, but was now rather drab, dreary, tattered and torn (thanks to the cats!) and more than a tad grubby in places! I had a vision of

15% Recent Home Buyers Have Negative Equity

This is the fourth consecutive quarter that home values have declined nationwide, 5.7% year-over-year, according to a third quarter 2007 home value report released by Zillow earlier this week. That is the largest year-over-year decline in more than a decade. In addition, as of the end of the third quarter, 15.6% of homeowners nationwide who purchased a property in the past 12 months, and 17.5% of

Signs Of What's To Come?

Realtors, sellers, and just about everyone else, wish that this real estate crisis had never happened, but it did, and more reports came out today. Last month, applications for building permits dropped to a 14 year low. Furthermore, construction of single family homes shrunk to its lowest level since 1991. That's 16 years. That's not all though. Freddie Mac reported a 2 billion dollar loss amid a

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International Spending on the Increase

According to a report on CNBC, international spending is expected to increase in the USA, by 12% in the coming year, due to the shrinking dollar. Europeans are coming here in droves just to shop, because everything is so cheap. One euro buys $1.50, so it's bargain basement time for the Europeans visiting the USA this holiday season, and in the coming year. This is going to hopefully also boost

Frosted Roses and Autumn Colour...

I awoke this morning to another glorious day of sunshine and heavy frost! Many of the roses are in bloom, so they're now covered in a beautiful frosting! Only last week, we took these photos of autumnal colour in the garden...Here are some photos taken this morning...More pretty, frosted roses...The beauty of nature...The view across from our cottage...I think we're due for a change in the

A Result of Subprime Mortgages

A report by CNN Money said that "According to the Center for Responsible Lending, 7.2 million households have subprime mortgages, and more than 14 percent of those are in default. It projects that one of every five of those loans issued in 2005 and 2006 will end in foreclosure, with 2.2 million families losing their homes".

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Exclusive Fisher Island In Hot Water

I received a very interesting email this morning, informing me that this weekend hundreds of people are going to protest discriminatory and abusive treatment of the workers that clean, maintain, and protect Fisher Island, a neighboring Miami Beach community and one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the U.S.A.From Jimbo’s to Fisher IslandNov 17th: Activist Armada of Small Boats to Take “

Landlord Foreclosures - Let The Renter Beware

Something very interesting with regards to real estate, but unbeknownst to most renters of homes or apartments, is that renters must be very aware of exactly what they are getting themselves into when they sign a lease contract. Due to the high rate of foreclosures these days, many apartment buildings, as well as homes are being foreclosed, and the owners of those properties abdicate

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Exceptional European Estate....

Exquisite European style estate overlooks the 14th tee of TPC Golf Course. Breathtaking views of course from several patios and balconies throughout estate. There has been no detail untouched in this master crafted, quality constructed dream home. Main level boasts a dramatic foyer with huge iron doors, curved staircase and open receiving foyer. Detailed millwork abounds in this home! Opulent

Bunga Citra Lestari Special Edition, Sexy Indonesian Artist

Bunga Citra Lestari, BunCit, Special Edition! She is so real Sexy Indonesian Artist and Singer. Free download wallpaper and image, really free! Always visit this web for more updates picture, images, wallpaper and anything about handphone.http://wallpaper-hp.blogspot.com/Bunga Citra Lestari, is a hot Indonesian artist. She is so beautiful and sexy! Always visit this web for free images, pictures,

Gorgeous Four Seasons Condo For Sale

Former Chicago Bulls NBA basketball player, Boris Gorenc, whose teammates were Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, has put his condo on the market for sale. It's a gorgeous 2 bedroom apartment high up on the 48th floor of one of the finest buildings anywhere, The Four Seasons in Miami. Here is a link to the information on the condo. Boris is a friend of mine, so if you're interested you know what

Major Price Drop Forecast in 2008 Housing Market

RISMEDIA, Nov. 8, 2007-The U. S. housing market, already stressed by mortgage challenges, will experience falling home prices at a record rate in 2008, according to the new annual Housing Predictor national forecast.Home prices are forecast to drop in the overwhelming majority of markets in all 50 states. Housing Predictor independently tracks more than 250 local housing markets in all states and

Everything's coming up ROSES!

It's been a week since Vintage Home moved into its new home and already I've managed to fill it with everything ranging from stock to favourite vintage pieces of my own. I haven't had much time for relaxing on the sleepdeck, in fact, it has been all hands on deck to get the new vintage stock photographed and in the shop! There is a very distinct French flavour amidst today's new additions - some

Preeti Jhangiani Biography & Wallpapers

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Found a great website!

Each unique luxury home is distinct not only by it's design, and qualitiy of materials used but also by it's individual nature and it's furnishings. Not only are the interior finishes and furnishings important but the exterior atmosphere should be just as discriminating. I found this exceptional website that offers some of the most distinct, one-of-a-kind, custom stonework for your home and

Work, rest and... more work!

Well, it's certainly been a busy week! Monday was a day of packing and posting parcels. Tuesday was spent at a huge International antiques fair and despite a thoroughly exhausting day spent shopping, shopping and yes, more shopping, it was very enjoyable and I have some gorgeous new stock for the shop. Wednesday was 'moving day' - the desks and computers - and their miles of cables - were set

Bring Your Horses! Grand Southern Home in North Raleigh...

Don't miss this very rare opportunity to have your horses on your property! Elegant southern style home with over 3 acres and exceptional views!HORSE LOVERS DREAM! Over 3 acres of pasture land and horses are welcome!Incredible Southern home with over 2000 square feet of verandas and porches with sweeping views of the surrounding grounds. This beautiful home offers a gourmet kitchen with two large

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Xabi Alonso - Free Liverpool FC Wallpaper BackgroundRight-click image to saveXabi Alonso's new contract at Anfield will keep him at the club until 2012. With Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher and Pepe Reina already signed up on long term deals, Alonso's decision to resist offers from abroad is another major boost for manager Rafael Benitez as he plans for the future.

A Very Kool Website

Here is a site a very kool website, which is unrelated to real estate, but I just couldn't resist. Enjoy! http://www.tprf.org

The Barony - Another Exclusive Gated Community

North Raleigh is home to some of the most spectacular homes in North Carolina. You can find exclusive gated communites, out of the way private estates and magnificent beach front homes on the North Carolina Coast.The Barony is located in North Raleigh off of Creedmoor Road and had several entries in the most recent 2007 Parade of Homes. The community surrounds a peaceful lake and many of the

Recreated State of the Art Real Estate Website Announced by Alex Shay

Miami, FL (PRWEB) October 29, 2007 -- The popular, state of the art Miami real estate website, http://www.alexshay.com/ has been recreated and redesigned to meet the demands of savvy homebuyers and sellers in today's real estate marketplace, announced Alex Shay. Launched less than two years ago, the site has grown to well over 1,800 pages, full of useful real estate information. More than 100 of

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Preity Zinta, the zing thing of the Bollywood, was born on 31st Jan 1974. The Delhiite who hails from a defence background, had already made her mark as a model while still in school & shot to fame as the refreshing, cool, wet model in the Liril ad. This, along with her mischievous expressions and twinkling eyes in the Cadbury's Perk ad brought her to Shekhar Kapur's notice. The famed director

Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra's arrived. The second female ever to win a Filmfare Best Villain Award for her role in Aitraaz, Priyanka's now enjoying the limelight as the leading lady in a number of Bollywood flicks.After Krrish, Don and Salaam-e-Ishq, Priyanka is doing Love Story 2050, Drona and God Tussi Great Ho. In fact, Love Story 2050, a futuristic film, promises to show her in a 'shockingly' different

Parade of Homes was a HUGE success!

I certainly hope that you had the opporunity to get out there and view some of the most spectacular homes that were open to the public - truely amazing!I was fortunate enough to spend a weekend in a exclusive, gated community called Linville in North Raleigh. The home is one of my favorites - just beautiful - check it out!11229 Conley CoveIf you missed the chance to get out and about I still have

Horses & other wildlife on the Beaches in North Carolina

What a feeling of freedom! Get up close and personal on the islands in Carteret County, NC! http://www.genagilbertrealestate.com/

EXECUTIVE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME NEAR NC BEACHES

421 HILLCREST DR, MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557GORGEOUS, CUSTOM-BUILT GOLF COURSE HOME WITH TOO MANY UPGRADES TO MENTION ON THIS SHORT BLOG. PRIVACY, NO NEIGHBORS IN BACK, ON LARGE CUL-DE-SAC LOT IN WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD! LESS THAN MINUTES AWAY FROM EMERALD ISLE, ATLANTIC BEACH AND BEAUFORT, NCCLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!http://www.yourcoastalsalesteam.com/property.asp?id_property=81367

EASY & DELICIOUS RECIPE

One of my favorite and easiest recipes!Red Bell Peppers and CheeseFor two people, slice one red bell pepper in half, clean out the inside, put a little bit of shredded parmesan cheese in the bottom of each pepper, place in microwave for about one minute.Remove, add Mediterranean Feta Cheese, add a pat of butter on top.Place in conventional oven on broil until cheese is melted and brown on

A Really Great Palm Beach Home - Donald Trump's of Course

We all know that the Donald loves to talk, especially on TV, and you either like him or you don't, but make no bones about it; he sure has some nice real estate in Palm Beach, and if you have any doubt, check this out:Palm Beach Estate of Donald Trump515 N. County Road, Palm Beach Florida

Colourful inspiration and all new vintage stock!

Well, after weeks of painting - and I must thank Mike for pulling out all the stops and spending what seemed like every waking hour with a paintbrush stuck to his hand! - the Clock House is finally finished! Of course, now comes the dilemma of how to furnish it! Here is my desk chair, which I have repainted - I've also re-covered the seat in a gorgeous and vibrant vintage French fabric - it's

Salman Khan - the new Tarzan!

Salman has just signed on a film called Tarzan, set in the jungles. Salman will sport a new look for the film, which will go on the floors next year."I was always fascinated by Tarzan stories and I am glad that I have got a chance to do the film," Salman told reporters in Mumbai. "I want to do the film for children," the actor said. "I have found out that I have a huge fan following among kids,

Blogging, Real Estate, and the Internet

Watching the video clip below should give you a good idea of just how important the internet has become in the business of real estate. Watch and enjoy!

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Mortgage Meltdown

A real estate report by CNN this morning stated that housing starts are down to the lowest level in 14 years. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson wants to license mortgage brokers, so that there will be more accountability. The report stated that 2 million families could lose their homes in the next 2 years, many of those losses directly attributable to sub-prime mortgages, and less than ethical

Donald Trump Makes A Good Point On Larry King

Last night Donald Trump told Larry King on Larry King Live that this is a wonderful time to be negotiating for property and for making great deals. He is right about that. He fell short of saying that buyers should go out and buy up everything. If you read some of the posts below, you will find that what Trump is saying now has already been said. It is true that in Miami there has probably never

Autumn surprises and the ultimate disguise!

Thanks to our very mild autumn a lot of flowers are still blooming away and providing some glorious colour for the gardens. Here is an old wooden trough I planted up in May, it's doing even better now and is overflowing with fuchsias and impatiens.This nasturtium found a shady place and is providing a lovely splash of colour in a dull corner.Have you guessed what it is yet?! Yes, it is a

Very Successfull 2007 Parade of Homes

Did you make it out? Better yet, did you make it out alive?Linville was swarming with people this past weekend! I felt somewhat sorry for the actual residents there. I arrived early both days and you could just see the full-time residents filter out of the neighborhood for the day to avoid the mass of people driving through and the tour buses on route. There was one bus with 43 people that showed

Miami Real Estate On A Positive Note

Although real estate in Miami seems like a foriegn word these days, there are some positives that should not be overlooked. For example, with the Euro being valued at $1.41 and with the British Pound worth a whopping $2.03+, luxury Miami real estate seems inexpensive to European buyers who visit Miami in droves during the winter months. Let me make a prediction that real estate sales in the Miami

Packed and ready!

As a major distraction to all the painting that we're doing at the moment I thought I would gather together some of the things with which I'll be furnishing the Clock House - when I finally move in! Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy painting - but I cannot wait to get it finished - because of course I did actually paint and furnish the Clock House months and months ago - in my head!! So now I am

OPEN HOUSE! Last weekend of the 2007 Parade of Homes!

Linville, Raleigh - I cordially invite everyone to visit my open house at 11229 Conley Cove Court on October 13 and October 14 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.I will be holding this exquisite home open both Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th. Come tour one of the most luxurious homes currently on the market! Hope to see you then! Please mention that you saw my OPEN HOUSE mentioned here on Luxury

Linville - North Raleigh's Exclusive Gated Community

Scenic, tranquil and peaceful sets the mood and frame of mind when touring this prime enclave of estates. Brilliant designs by some of the areas most select builders occupy striking lots each with their own individuality and terra. Each estate possesses the finest in craftsmanship, unparalleled amenities and superlative accoutrements. A sample of the builders showcased in Linville are Pinnacle

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Pending Home Sales Go South

CNN news reported more bad news today with regards to real estate sales in the USA. They said that pending home sales in August 2007 were the lowest on record nationwide. That means that home prices should continue to fall, at least somewhat during the next few months. Sellers are going to have to lower their asking prices, if they want to make a deal, and buyers are in the best position in many

French Fancies at Vintage Home!

I thought I would give this post a 'French theme' and share some of my amazing recent finds with you, which I have gathered together for a photo-shoot! The backdrop to this display is a beautiful blue striped French fabric with pretty lilacs and roses. I was very tempted to keep this fabric for myself so I made sure I added it to the shop before I weakened! On the table - which is also French,

Miami Real Estate Woes Continue

Last month real estate sales in Dade County Florida, which includes Miami and Miami Beach, slowed even more, to the lowest point in the last 18 months. According to information taken directly from data supplied by the Coral Gables, Homestead-South Dade, Kendall-Perrine, and Northwestern Association of Realtors or their MLS, there were a mere 481 single family homes sold in the entire area, with a

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New Luxury Development Coming to Hillsborough...

Corbin Crossing is a new development that has just recently been announced. This well-placed enclave will offer 39 luxury homesites within a gated community. Hillsborough is just minutes to Durham and RTP and within easy commute to Raleigh and Cary as well. Corbin Crossing will offer larger lots than most luxury homes offered in the Triangle area. What a welcome addition!If you would like

Latest Real Estate Report

In August, homes sales dropped for the sixth straight month, as the housing market continued on it's downward turn, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors. Homes sold in August fell 4.3% from the previous month, and sales nationwide are down 12.8% since August 2006. There is a positive note to all of this, which is that the national median price for all existing homes

All Good Things...

...come to those who wait, apparently!! In this case, it is true, and after being very patient I finally have something to tell you all! Do you remember me hinting at some exciting news recently? I expect you all got fed up with waiting to hear and thought I was being a tease!! Well, at last, after a few delays (Sue and Niki know all about it - bless them, they've had to hear all of the

Economic Outlook - Real Estate

The housing market in this country needs a boost, and hopefully that boost will come sooner than later, although according to Alan Greenspan, the real estate market still has a way to go before it bottoms out. In August, foreclosures were up 36% from July 2007, and foreclosures were up 115% from August 2006, according to a report by CNN.

2007 Parade of Homes right around the corner...

Wow - what a great time for all! Don't forget to mark your calendar fir this year's spectacular event. Every year is better than the one before and the builders just keep pulling out all the stops. This year promises to be ahowcase of some of the finest quality built homes on the market. A complete list of Parade Homes will be available at the Southern Ideal Home Show September 21 - 23. Grab your

Luxury Homes in Demand....

Despite the doom and gloom news regarding the real estate market as a whole nationwide there is spike in the sales of high-end luxury homes. 2007 (and for the most part, 2006) saw a steady incline in sales in this market and there appears to be no stopping. Following is just one of many articles capturing this recent trend.....Luxury Homes Still A Hot Buy...

A Country Lane...

I commented recently to a friend, that sometimes, in the midst of a busy or stressful day, I forget exactly what I have right here on my doorstep. I only have to step out of my gate into the lane and there in front of me stretches miles of fields and countryside. So I thought I would share my recent country walk with you...On this particular warm and sunny September day, I set off to collect

A Word About Beachfront Realty

Having had the good fortune of being associated with Beachfront Realty, Inc. for the past several years, I have watched the company owned by Ed Roberts, grow by leaps and bounds. It is presently the second largest independently owned real estate firm in the great state of Florida, with well over 1,400 agents. At this post, the company has an inventory of 1,952 listings. Agents looking for a great

Luxury Raleigh Homes...

If you are in the market for a fabulous high-octane, luxury home in Raleigh, North Carolina area take a moment to check out this sample of listings........These are only a few so if you have specific questions, desires or needs please feel free to call me for a personal consultation.....6510 New Market Way, Raleigh 27615$ 23,000,0008 Bedrooms / 13 Bathrooms16856 SQFT3319 White Oak Road, Raleigh

And the Winner is..?

A huge thank you to everyone who left a comment on my last post - such kind words from you all!! Well, all of the names were popped into hubby's tatty old straw hat (okay, I suppose a photo is necessary and it doesn't look too bad upside down!) and after a short speech and roll of drums (well, it was a grand occasion!) the winning name was drawn from the hat! So, congratulations to Monika - the

Triple Digit Foreclosures in August

Tens of thousands of people lost their homes to foreclosure just last month, and tens of thousands more people are in line for more of the same, according to a report by foreclosures.com. Eleven states have had increases in foreclosure rates in the triple digit range as compared to just one year ago. To date in 2007, a whopping 731,244 pre-foreclosures have been filed nationwide. That's almost 10

Happy Anniversary to ME - and a giveaway for YOU!

I cannot believe I have been blogging for a whole year, but it's true and today marks my first anniversary!Some months back, when I was thinking ahead to this day, I thought how lovely - and original - it would be to host a giveaway! Well, as I'm sure many of you know, it has now become traditional to host a giveaway on a 'blogiversary' - a bit like buying the drinks or cakes on your birthday (

Home Prices Up in Past Year

According to a report issued by Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, home prices have climbed in the past 12 months, albeit at the slowest pace in the past 10 years. Their recently released quarterly index states that home prices in the USA increased by 3.2% in the second quarter of this year, as compared to the same period one year ago.

A Feast of Fabrics, Floral China and Finery!

Well, here we are in September - where did the Summer go to?! Hopefully we still have some sunshine and warm days ahead of us. I have been busy sorting through some lovely old fabrics - here they are blowing in the breeze after a freshen up!As you may expect, they have a rosey theme to them!A very kind friend was having a clear out recently and gave me these gorgeous fabrics, again covered in

Steven Gerrard Top 10 Goals

Steven Gerrard and the Chelsea kid

Not a wallpaper actually but worth sharing if you haven't seen this one already. I had a good laugh watching this. Stevie G knew how to handle this one well. This gif animation shows how Steven Gerrard handles a situation  

Things Are Changing In Real Estate

Sales of existing homes fell 0.2% to 5.75 million units in the year, the lowest since November 2002, said the National Association of Realtors (NAR). It marks the first time that the US's main estate agent body had reported a decline in 12 consecutive months. Read on in this BBC News article. According to CNNMoney.com senior writer Chris Isidore "Not only did sales slip but the number of homes

Are Things Changing In The Real Estate Market?

New home sales increased 2.8% in July, and the inventory of homes on the market for sale dropped for the fourth straight month. Here is the article... New Home Sales Rise 2.8%

Pick of the Crop!

Well, we haven't had such a bountiful crop of tomatoes this year - but here's a few I picked yesterday. Thanks to the damp and cool Summer we have definitely seen a drop in harvest compared to last year - although our cucumbers and aubergines have done well - but don't mention the runner beans..!I know it's becoming a bit of a recurring theme, but I have another 'lovely lady' for you! Isn't she

Shaq's Shack

Shaquille O'Neal's gorgeous home on Star Island in Miami Beach just dropped in price by $3,000,000. The asking price is now $32,000,000.

A Very Interesting Factoid

Here we are in August, and the market is flooded with homes for sale, but in Key Biscayne, one of the most beautiful communities in Florida, not one single family home is listed for less than $1,000,000. The least expensive home for sale in Key Biscayne Florida, is $1,099,000, a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with 1151 square feet of living space. There are presently 12 homes in Key Biscayne, which

Lovely Ladies, Eiderdown Eye-Candy & Nice Matters!

Firstly, I would like to thank you for your lovely comments on the new Pin Board addition to Vintage Home - you are all so kind!At last we are having some super Summer weather (although I have heard the forecast isn't looking great for the next few days!) I took advantage of the sun and spent some time outside filming the new stock for the shop. I just had to share these lovely ladies with you!

Relocating? Three Kool Pages

Here are three cool pages with all of the MLS listings for Asheville North Carolina, and Kuaui Hawaii, and Oahu Hawaii.Asheville North Carolina Real EstateKauai Hawaii Real EstateOahu Hawaii Real Estate

Liverpool FC EPL excitement

In conjunction with the English Premier League 07/08 season starting soon, I created this one that reflects the excitement in preparation for the coming league. Click image to download

Wonderful Miami Luxury Homes For Sale Right Now

To view some more Miami Beach real estate, check out these luxury Miami Beach homes for sale: Miami Beach real estate

News and Views at Vintage Home!

Since opening my online shop in February, I have been thrilled with the response from everyone and it is really wonderful to know that a purchase from Vintage Home is something that many treasure!I often receive lovely emails from people who have purchased from my shop, so I have decided to add a new feature to the website. Today, I am launching the Vintage Home Pin Board which includes feedback

Home Sales Increase Nationwide

As reported today on CNN news, and according to the National Association of Realtors, the pending home sales index is up 5% as of June, meaning that home sales are increasing nationwide.

5 Great Liverpool FC sites to visit

Liverpool Access - Liverpool Football Club Indepth Liverpool Football Club sports blog focusing on club news and personal views, transfer highlights, match reports and highlights and more. Also listed in BlogCatalog Liverpool News Also listed in BlogCatalog   Liverpool FC blog Liverpool Match Highlights, Videos, Goal Clips, Video Compilations, Live Streams and Podcast Also

A Plea: Where is Summer?

No doubt many of you here in the UK have been affected by the torrential rains we have been having this Summer. I think the phrase 'what a washout' is somewhat understating the situation! Our village was cut off for a day or so due to flooded roads and lanes, but apart from a leak in the dormer window of our bathroom, I think we got off quite lightly. I can only imagine how I would feel if my

Miami Real Estate takes Summer Vacation as More Listings Flood the Market

Miami, FL (PRWEB) July 16, 2007 -- Miami real estate is on a summer vacation, as more listings are flooding the market this July. Prices have been falling, and contrary to the popular belief of some sellers, they won’t be climbing again anywhere in the foreseeable future. Hardest hit is the condo market, with more and more apartments appearing on the market for sale each month, and fewer selling.

Random Facts!

Sue has tagged me - so kind! - to divulge 8 facts about myself! I shall leave you all to decide whether they are interesting or worthy of a blog post! I have kept the details uncharacteristically brief - it was either that or elaborate on each point far too much!1. I've been on a submarine.2. I ran a successful secretarial business for some years - but I've never learnt to touch type or do

Liverpool FC renews Carlsberg sponsorship

Here's a wallpaper inspired by the renewal.

One rainy Sunday...

I think we've had more than a few rainy Sundays just lately, not to mention, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays etc! On just such a day a few weeks ago, I decided to turn my hand to a project I'd had in mind for a while. On one of my trips to a flea market, I'd bought an old wooden filing cabinet. It was painted white, with aluminium handles and was crying out for a transformation.I had some 1940s

Who's that girl?

Last year, I wrote a post about a wonderful oil painting I have of a young girl called Alice Scatterbrook, painted in 1933 - here she is below:Well, I have another mystery girl! This is a beautiful hand coloured and framed photo of an enigmatic young miss, with stunning tresses! She was captured at a time when, although the child is still very much present, you can see the elegant young lady

Something for Peter Crouch fans

Peter Crouch in action with LFC logo in the background. Right-click and save image

Recent Miami Home Sales - June 2007

In the month of May, single-family home sales picked up just a little over the previous month, while condo sales continued to take a dive. According to information based on the data supplied by the Coral Gables, Homestead-South Dade, Kendall-Perrine, and Northwestern Association of Realtors or their MLS, in May of 2007 in Dade County, a total of 612 single-family homes sold, as compared to 594

Paradise Found!

As many of you will already know from reading Niki's, Sue's and Ginny's blogs, Niki held a Vintage Sale at her home on Friday and Saturday. We visited on Friday and enjoyed a lovely lunch in the company of some even lovelier people! I can honestly say Niki has the most beautiful home, which is all down to her hard work and exceptional talent and creativity. Sue and I really were like young

Schools in Miami Beach

Families relocating to Miami Beach are interested in the education that their children will receive. Here is a list of the public schools located in Miami Beach:North Beach ElementarySouth Pointe ElementaryBiscayne ElementaryFienberg/Fisher ElementaryNautilus Middle School (which is the only middle school for the Miami Beach area)Miami Beach Senior High School (which is the only high school for

Steven Gerrard and Liverpool FC logo

Steven Gerrard Running with LFC logo in background

Glorious Florals at Pottery Cottage!

I can hardly believe it's been over a week since my last post! I seem to be so busy at the moment finding stock for my shop and tending the garden - weather permitting! June hasn't exactly been glorious so far but the frequent rainfall has meant a bumper crop of blooms in every shape and form!One of my favourite flowering plants is the geranium. Apart from the English cottage style which look

A Focus on Books

A 'vintage home' wouldn't be complete without a good selection of vintage books, would it? I thought it was high-time I shared some of my old books with you - and the subject of books is very appropriate for me at the moment as I collected my new 'reading glasses' last week and at long last can have the pleasure of reading a book again! I think I was in denial for a while but my love of reading

This is Anfield Desktop Wallpaper

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Floral Bounty!I thought I would share some pictures of my flower beds with you. We have multi-coloured sweet williams growing everywhere this year and they look wonderful amongst the foxgloves.I was amazed at this pretty pink rose - it has been squashed between the surrounding buds! If you enlarge the second photo, you will see an unwelcome guest! (Well, unwelcome where I'm concerned - they are

Beautiful Baskets!

It occurred to me the other day that some of the most beautiful objects around us are often the most practical. Baskets are so useful for everyday items but can also make a very pretty display too.I think an old painted or fabric covered basket would be useful in every room of the house...They are also ideal for filling with Summer blooms. I have some lovely big roses in my garden at the moment

Fabrics, Fragrance and Floribunda!Well I never, what's this? Roses growing in my apple tree? No, but the next best thing; three of Niki's gorgeous handmade bags! I'm sure you've heard the expression that a girl can never have too many bags, well if they're made by Niki, then that is certainly true! I was lucky enough to 'bag' (excuse the pun!) the patchwork of roses bag yesterday, when she

Some Interesting Statistics - Homes For Sale vs. Homes Sold

According to data supplied by the Coral Gables, Homestead-South Dade, Kendall-Perrine, and Northwestern Association of Realtors or their MLS, in April of 2006 there were 8,159 homes for sale in Dade County, and 947 homes sold during that month. Just 12 months later, the story was dramatically different. In April of 2007, there were 13,440 homes on the market for sale in Dade, and 542 homes sold.

Taking Stock!I have been filling my cottage with beautiful and showy stocks! I love their heady scent and wonderful colours. It's been a busy time for me as I have also been gathering new stock for my shop. Then I realised that I had brought together several similar types of flowers!I have found some beautiful things recently and many of them are decorated with pretty lilacs, lupins and stocks.

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Soft and Muted Florals Although I really love bold and cheerful colours I am also drawn to subtle and muted tones, especially in vintage tapestries such as the one above.This beautiful fabric is Victorian......and this pretty Barbola wall plaque is decorated with wonderful softly painted anemones.Perhaps we're getting a little bolder now, although the colours in this old chalkware plaque are

Good Times and Happy MemoriesWe recently spent a wonderful weekend on the Isle of Wight, catching up with family and taking in the beauty of this tiny isle off the South coast of England. Spring is a lovely time to visit as it can get a little busy during the Summer months! We visited the beach......the beautiful countryside......and the Havenstreet Steam railway, for a journey back in time!

Liverpool FC Jersey desktop background

Gifts and Glasses Galore!I really don't know where the days go to at the moment! I have had so many lovely things I'd like to show you but simply haven't had the time to update my blog as often as I'd have liked! But I am pleased to show the gorgeous hand-made items I received from Alison who has a lovely blog and makes some very pretty cards and fabric hearts etc. Everything arrived wrapped so

Steven Gerrard and Rafael Benitez Celebrate

Steven Gerrard and Rafael Benitez Celebrate

More Wonderful Wisteria!I know I've already shown you photos of the wisteria and my lane and I apologise if you are experiencing a distinct sense of deja-vu, but I just couldn't resist showing you a few more photos! The wisteria really has excelled this year and is looking quite splendid.Along with the blossom trees in the lane, we have quite a wonderful show.I promise to bring you some photos

Anfield LFC wallpaper

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Views of my village and garden

In response to Lisa's question on my last post, when she asked if the rest of my village is as pretty as our little cottage, I thought I would share some photos with you. Sue inspired me to get adventurous and make a slide show - so I've actually put two slide shows together! The first is a collection of village photos (the SITV stands for Stanford-in-the-Vale, the name of the village, but it's

Floral Wonders!A big 'Thank You' to everyone who has commented on my recent blog posts - I will be catching up with you all soon! To show my appreciation I'd like to share some flowery, Summery photos with you! The wysteria is just beginning to bloom so I will capture more photos of that in the coming weeks, when it is at its best!The above photo evokes thoughts of Summer for me! Yes, I think we

Miami Home Sales in First Quarter of 2007 Continue on Downward Trend

A sluggish real estate market continues in Miami, Miami Beach and surrounding South Florida communities, and foreclosures are up, according to Alex Shay, a prominent Miami Beach real estate broker, whose award winning website (Miami Real Estate), features some of the most beautiful residential real estate in all of the world. Miami, FL (PRWEB) April 10, 2007 -- Real estate sales remained sluggish

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An Easter Feast of Treats and Delights (but no chocolate!)I am so happy to see the weather improving day by day (with the odd setback of course!) and am hoping to spend some time in the garden over Easter. It has been a busy time just lately and I have neglected a few of my blogger friends - so apologies to you all - normal service will be resumed, as the saying goes!!! In the meantime, I'd like

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You'll Never Walk Alone

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Buried Treasure!A few years ago we decided to investigate what was behind a wall in our living room. My husband was convinced there was a large fireplace so, mindful of the mess involved, I reluctantly agreed to get the builders in! I am so glad we did! We found this huge inglenook fireplace, complete with original brickwork, an arched seat, hanging rods and even an old cast iron kettle, which

More Newsbytes

March 10, 2007 - Homes in Miami - January in Dade - 518 homes sold and 12,128 Miami homes were listed for sale.Feb 19, 2007 - Nearly one out of four buyers last year found their home on the Internet, according to the NAR.

Childhood DaysAs the promise of Spring nears and the days begin to get longer, my thoughts turn to childhood, those carefree years when time really did seem endless. Growing up in the country was wonderful; days were filled with adventure playing hide and seek in the fields and building dens in the hedgerows. I have a real fondness for the fun and colourful make-believe characters of my era, in

Picture Perfect!Many, many years ago, before I had even heard the words 'shabby chic' or 'vintage' I fell in love with the pretty floral and distressed painted look that epitomises everything that is English country cottage. I didn't know of any good flea markets where I could find old watercolours or oil paintings, so I created my own vintage-style pictures at home! I painted and distressed the

Ready for Summer!Well, we've certainly had our share of nasty weather this week! Gales, heavy rain and a cold wind! I know there has been the odd peek of sunshine too, but it's not enough! I find myself yearning for the days when I can wake in the morning and throw open the bedroom window as the sunlight streams through. I look forward to long evenings when I can leave the stable door open. How

Buyers Find Real Estate on the Internet

Last year 80% of buyers used the internet to help find a home, and nearly one out of four buyers found their home on the internet, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Something Old, Something New!Like many of you 'vintage girls' out there (and I'm not referring to our ages!) I have more than a few collections of vintage treasures. I never seem to have any trouble starting a new collection either - it's the stopping that causes the most bother!!! One of may favourite collections are old talc tins. I recently saw Niki's post with her gorgeous bathroom cabinets

I am totally obsessed with fabric! In fact, I can't get enough of vintage fabric and will always be found rummaging through the wonderful old textiles that turn up at the flea markets and antique fairs. I do enjoy being creative and armed with a glue gun, pins and a hammer, I have covered all manner of everyday objects around the cottage.I have many old books which have lost their paper covers,

A Valentine's Treat for You All! Upon this day I bring to you,A pocketful of dreams come true,A treasure trove of vintage finds,Delightful wares of many kinds.Whence time-worn fabrics cast their spell,And speckled mirrors kiss and tell,Ancient books with dusty pages,Tell of love throughout the ages.Where floral paintings grace the wall,And pretty quilts with lace enthrall,Eiderdowns adorned with

Let it snow!Well, we've finally had some snow here in Oxfordshire and as I'm sure it will be a dim and distant memory by this time tomorrow I thought I would show you some photos of the wonderful white stuff!This is our neighbour's dog in the lane outside the cottage; isn't he lovely?This is the snowman my husband built this morning! I hope he looks after my scarf!Now this is just what you need

Latest Newsbytes

Feb 8, 2007 - Real estate in Miami Beach - 2 luxury homes sold in Miami Beach for over $1,000,000 this year.Feb 3,2007 - Miami Beach real estate - 46 listed homes in Miami Beach sold in 2006 for more than $2,000,000.Jan 20, 2007 - December - condos in Miami priced at $750,000 or higher - 3,137 condos for sale vs. 57 condos sold.Jan 5, 2007 - Homes in Miami - November in Dade saw 692 homes sold

Tattered and torn, faded and worn...Like many of you, I have a real love of timeworn treasures. There is nothing more alluring than spying a beautiful old book whose cover bears the signs of the many years of handling, yet remains so divinely pretty. And who can ever resist an age distressed tin, with its exquisite decoration ever-so-gently softened by the passage of time?What is more beautiful

Miss February!Well, as promised, here she is! This is the next beauty on my lovely calendar.Once again, there are the delightful jewel encrusted roses all around her!I do have a real dilemma though - I'm reticent to remove the previous month's page, which means I can't display any further months - I will have to stare at January throughout the year!!!

Roses, Roses, Roses!Just like many of you, I absolutely adore roses and never tire of seeing them in any shape or form. It's generally a pretty dull time in the garden at this time of year and despite the early signs of Spring flowers, it will be a few months until we see the roses again! So I thought I would share these roses with you in the meantime! The beautiful barkcloth fabric above is one

A Moment in Time...I was sorting through some old black and white photos the other day and came across several I'd like to share with you all. Sadly, many of the photos have been passed around the family and become torn and marked, so apologies for the less-than-perfect appearance of some!The first is me! Despite most baby photos being embarrassing, I've always liked this one because I think I

Decisions, decisions...I've been busy collecting all sorts of vintage treasures together, ready for selling on my new website. We're getting nearer and nearer to 'launch day' so I thought I should get organised and gather together my stock. After all, a shop with no stock would be no use at all, would it?!But anyone who knows me will confirm that I only tend to buy the things I like - which does

and so to bed...The weather has been so awful just lately hasn't it?! Gales and rainstorms have lashed us from all sides and it's been so dark and dreary! I must admit, I've found it very hard to leave my bed in the mornings. On one such typical morning this week, as I was lying there with the sheet pulled up under my chin listening to the rain lashing against the window pane, I found myself

Four Seasons "Palace in the Sky", a Luxurious State of the Art Condominium in the Heart of Miami, Florida, Listed for Sale

Four Seasons Palace in the Sky 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom gorgeous Miami, Florida condo goes up for sale in highest apartment building south of New York City. Virtual Tour of this beautiful apartment can be viewed at www.alexshay.com.Miami, FL (PRWEB) January 11, 2007 -- A "Palace in the Sky" has just been listed for sale in the heart of Miami, Florida, in the 70-story Four Seasons Hotel, the

New Year, New Stock, New Beginnings!I have been visiting my antiques unit today, which is in the Brackley Antique Cellar in Northamptonshire. It is a huge antiques centre with 150 dealers. I specialise in vintage textiles - such as eiderdowns, quilts and fabrics - all with a floral theme.I also sell oil and watercolour paintings, painted furniture, china, lighting and all manner of other vintage

January!I had a wonderful calendar as a gift for my birthday and each month portrays a beautiful vintage-style lady, surrounded by jewels, roses and lace. Here is 'Miss January' - these are lovely large pictures so I will probably frame them at the end of the year.Here are some close-ups of the roses around the cameo.I've just had a peep at February's - can't wait to show you that one!

Four Seasons Palace in the Sky

$1,775,000