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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Epic Estate Sale in CT this Thursday!

Connecticut readers, get ready for the most epic estate sale.

Remember my post about the fanciest tag sale in Connecticut? Well get ready because Greenhill House is at it again. This time, with an estate sale. Krystian is relocating to Palm Beach and, while I'm selfishly sad to see him go, he is leaving plenty of fabulous finds behind for all of us!

This sale is THURSDAY August 27th, 2015 starting at 8am. And plan to get there early because there are sure to be crowds.

Greenhill House Estate Sale

1210 Prospect Avenue

West End Hartford, Connecticut

8am Start

Cash, Check + Credit Cards accepted

Sale runs from Thursday thru Sunday!

Krystian was kind enough to give me a sneak peak of the sale items today. Check out below for a preview into some of the goodies you'll find.

Krystian has hired a professional event company to orchestrate the entire event. This is sure to be an "event" you won't want to miss. I love this Chippendale arm chair.

And this marigold bamboo umbrella stand is to die for!

There is an entire bed of throw pillows--everything from custom to needlepoint to one of a kind to floral...You name it. All unique in style and would seriously up the glam factor of a sofa or side chair.

There are wonderful pieces of furniture including this studded dresser.

I was drooling over this bamboo etagere. Sadly, I left it behind because I don't currently have a place for it.

There are table lamps and fine art (some originally $600 and up now selling for $250). You can spend some serious time going through the many art books and coffee table books.

The views of the estate are exquisite. Located on Governor's Row, there are mansions after mansions all finely manicured and kept.

I have always loved Krystian's sense of style. He dresses impeccably well and his is allowing shoppers access to an entire roomful of his tailored jackets, ties, dress shirts, dress shoes, pants. It would be a gentleman's dream! There are remnant fabrics and fur throws and Staffordshire Dogs.

If you live in Connecticut I highly recommend you fit this into your schedule tomorrow. I promise, you won't be disappointed.

Krystian is now a contributor for House Beautiful magazine. I am so envious of the fun projects he'll get to work on in the Palm Beach area! It will be sad not to have him close by in Connecticut anymore, but this just means a road trip to Palm Beach is in order!

Wishing KvS the best of travels during the next week.
Cheers and martinis! Until next time.

Heather

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Wanted: Faux Bamboo Chandlier

I am absolutely insanely obsessed with bamboo chandeliers. Call them what you want: Pagoda, Chinoiserie, Hollywood Regency, Faux Bamboo Lanterns. I. Want. One.

I have been obsessively searching every consignment and thrift store in Connecticut in search for a deal. These babies offer quite the range in price. For example, 1st dibs, has sold a Red Pagoda Chandelier by Pieces for $1750. Meanwhile, Shades of Light offers a 6 light lantern for $495 and a 4 light lantern for $189.

Even better, if you're lucky enough to score one at a consignment shop, you can sometimes get them for even less. But you need to be at the right place at the right time...and if you ever see one and don't want it for yourself, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

My gal Elizabeth from The Little Black Door found hers at a thrift store and painted it cherry red. (Photo below and also here).

And Ms. Jennifer from The Pink Pagoda found her amazing chandelier at a consignment shop and had a professional painter add a faux bamboo finish to it. The outcome is just incredible. Hard to imagine it's not original bamboo. (Photo below and read more about it here and here).

One thing's for sure, these are a hot commodity. Here are some of my favorite: