Spaces | Kennebunkport, ME 2013 + Instagram

I have been pretty radio silent on the blog lately.  I apologize but I have a good reason...I've been on vacay relaxing.  That, and I have also been using my Instagram like crazy to document my daily eye-candy. 

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If you already follow me on Instagram, then you know that I went to Kennebunkport with the family last week.  We've been going here every summer for the past five years.  I love everything about it.  You can catch up on previous posts about my experiences here:

Kennebunkport Bound  |  H.B. Provisions  |  White Barn Inn  |

 

Spaces  |  The Tides Beach Club |  Earth at Hidden Pond

This year, EG knew I could use a much needed break from the kiddos so he took them on the Lobster Boat Cruise solo and freed me up to spend the morning hitting some of the antique shops and stores and I love the most. 

My first stop, of course, my absolute favorite home accessories and design spot:

Spaces in Kennebunkport.  Located at 127 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046 (Phone)  207- 967-0040

courtesy of Spaces.com

The second I walked into the store, I spotted these terrific Asher Market alpaca throws.  I would love the Magenta Asher Market Throw for my Master bedroom.  (What a perfect Christmas present.  Hint, hint, EG...and what do ya know...you can purchase online here).   Also, I made a collage below so ya'll can see just how lovely this throw would  look coordinating with my ottomans. 

Moving on...
It never fails that Spaces always carries a terrific inventory of Roberta Roller Rabbit products.  From fabulously colored tunics to excellent bedding and accessories.  (More on Roberta Freymann here)  

Love the gorgeous patterns and colors! 

 

And the Roberta Roller Rabbit bedding is just as fabulous!  (far left)

Here is more Roberta Roller Rabbit bedding (this photo is not from within the Spaces store but it gives you an idea of the terrific patterns and colors she carries).  Photo courtesy of Meet Me In Philadelphia  

Check out tunics, bedding and accessories on the Roberta Roller Rabbit site

Photo courtesy Meet Me In Philadelphia Blog

One of the things I love most about Spaces is that every ounce of the store is filled with wonderful accessories and patterns and decor.  Here are a few of the other savory items I found on my visit... 

I was digging these mason jars with the star burst tops!  Fun for a summer party, especially with those striped straws. 

Amazing decorative pillows by Nandini, Pehr, John Robshaw, Christen Maxwell, and more!  (purchase here)

 Burst of colorful frames

This little stool was brushed in a hot pink finish and would be adorable in the corner of the room or as a footstool. 

  One can never have too many summer clutches.  These are fun and I'm into the pink and navy lately! 

I left the store with many ideas flooding through my head, but no purchases.  I was obsessed about that alpaca throw bout I wanted to make sure I would match in my master bedroom before purchasing.  Now that I'm back home in Connecticut and have held the photo up in the room itself, I'm obsessed with asking for this for Christmas.  (I'm sure you'll see me passed out blue in the face from holding my breath before that lil throw is under the tree). 

 

 

Stay tuned for other stores that I was able to hit on my kid-less morning.  From here on out, they were mostly antique stores! 

 

For a sneak peek, hop on over to my Instagram. 

 

Otherwise, I'll see ya back here very soon!  It's nice to be back. 

 

Meet Blaze and Bloom

 

I am thrilled to share an exciting event I went to this weekend in good ole Hartford, Connecticut.  No, that's not a typo...I actually meant HARTFORD! 

 

Blaze and Bloom opened it's new showroom in a hip and artsy location in downtown Hartford this weekend.  They sell vintage and re purposed furniture and home accessories. 

 

Blaze and Bloom is the mastermind of four lovely ladies: Tracey George, Julie Jones, Jennifer O'Connell, and Katie Wickham who, up until now, have sold their brilliant specialty items at Brimfield and special events around the Connecticut area.   They are now permanently situated at

50 Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford, CT

 

You'll drool when you see the items I spotted during my visit:

 

 

 

I fell in love with this mid-century dresser.  The teak drawers were restored to their original finish with the outer edges of the dresser painted a fresh white.  It was such a fun contrast and for only $275 I considered it for my guest bedroom makeover.  But, alas, I passed because I'm not ready to make up my mind yet. 

 

 

We were welcomed with a fresh pitcher of lemonade with mint leaves. Yum. 

 

 

The showroom is located in a loft warehouse type building.  It has a ton of character.  And they have further decorated with whimsical accessories that enhance the space.   There was so much eye-candy that I circled the space multiple times to make sure I didn't miss anything. 

 

 

 I wish I'd had a home for this nautical chair pair.  These rattan chairs had a cheery navy and sailing print paired with a bright mod flowered fabric. 

I loved this sunshine yellow cabinet with the quirky wallpapered backing.  It would be fantastic in a dining room or a kitchen holding cookbooks. 

These pillows just popped with character.  I went home with the fuchsia and tangerine pillow with the grosgrain ribbon trim.  Some of the pillows were trimmed with cable stitch sweater patches.  Others had remnants of men's ties.  They were all vibrant and cheery and I wish I could have purchased them all for a sofa or bedroom.

 

 Lucy scored the 'love' pillow for her office / guest bedroom we've been working on!  Love it and it's got a wonderful tweed backing. 

 

 

This little chair was miniature and the cushion was made from men's ties.  Wonderfully unique and would look fantastic sitting in the corner of a men's dressing area or study. 

 

 

This 5 drawer chest was a fire engine red with a distressed finish.  Four of the drawers had chalkboard panels added to the fronts so the owner could label the inside contents. 

 

They also had unique jewelry and handbags to accessorize an outfit.  Loved this necklace!

These letters sent a great marketing message to shoppers upon entering the marketplace.  I know I had no problem buying items...my problem was limiting myself! 

 

Here are the items I managed to score during my excursion this weekend:

1. The fuchsia and tangerine pillow for $55.  I absolutely LOVE the pop of pink.  It ties in the pink chair in the room (see here). 

2.  A new Crane for my Master Bedroom!  This tall beauty was the first thing I spotted when I walked into Blaze and Bloom and my heart raced with excitement to snatch it up in time!  I absolutely love cranes.  I already have two on my nightstand (see here) and I knew I'd find a home for this additional guy.  I paid $35. 

3. And, Lucy's "Love" pillow found it's way into the office/ guest bedroom that we've been working on. 

Blaze and Bloom will be opening monthly and for appointments.  Their inventory is constantly changing and they are gearing up for a big launch party in the fall.  If you are interested in seeing the space or being invited to the monthly openings, please call or email Julie Jones.

Contact information:  Julie Jones phone 860-888-2087 | email blaze.bloom@yahoo.com

And of course I'd suggest ya'll follow them on their social media outlets:

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