A Paris Flea Market

French Canvas

2012-01-28T13:12:00.000-08:00

We've recently acquired quite a few French inspired pieces, from upholstered chairs and pillows to tote bags and rugs. A touch of French design can add whimsy and sophistication to any room.

Cider Saturdays

2012-01-20T10:01:00.000-08:00

During the cold, snowy Saturdays this winter, we'll be offering complimentary mulled cider for everyone who stops to warm up and browse our lovey gifts and furniture.

Terrific Tables

2012-01-14T10:58:00.000-08:00

We've got a great selection of tables in the store right now. From contemporary console tables to classic side and end tables, our table collection can help you add style to any room in your house.

Get Organized

2012-01-07T13:07:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! If you're like us, one of your new year's resolutions is to be more organized. If you're looking for ways to incorporate organization and design, stop in and check out of selection of bookcases, filing trays, baskets, and vintage boxes.

Holiday Hours

2011-12-19T09:23:00.000-08:00

Tues, Dec. 20th 11am - 5pm
Wed, Dec. 21st 11am - 5pm
Thurs, Dec. 22nd 11am - 5pm
Fri, Dec. 23rd 11am - 5pm
Sat, Dec. 24th 10am - 3pm (or whenever people stop spending money)
Sun, Dec. 25th CLOSED
Mon, Dec. 26th 11am - 5pm

And then we return to regular hours, with the exception of...

Sun, Jan. 1st CLOSED

Signs of the Season

2011-12-02T11:15:00.000-08:00

Christmas decorating is so much more than just lighting a tree, so stop into Paris Flea Market today and get inspired. From greenery and ornaments to garland and table settings, we've got one-of-a-kind pieces both old and new to help you celebrate the happiest of holidays.

Shop Local Saturday

2011-11-26T08:28:00.000-08:00

When you spend $100 at a locally owned store, $68 stays within your community reducing your taxes, providing jobs and supporting local non-profits. That same $100 spent on line, leaves your community completely. None remains. So shop local today. Shop Paris Flea Market.

Holiday Open House November 25th - 27th

2011-11-19T10:23:00.000-08:00

Holiday Sneak Peek

2011-11-05T10:24:00.000-07:00

If you're ready to get in the holiday spirit, stop in today for some fun vintage, chic holiday decorating ideas. We've already transformed the store into a winter wonderland because it's never to early to start, or finish, your holiday shopping.

Odds and End Tables

2011-10-22T12:53:00.001-07:00

From classic side tables to modern end tables, we can help you add style and color to any room.

Fall Dining

2011-10-01T11:25:00.000-07:00

Handcrafted and one-of-a-kind, this pedestal table has the worn, loved look of an antique but the four matching chairs have been newly recovered in a fabulous modern fabric.

Vibrant Colors of Fall

2011-09-25T10:08:00.000-07:00

We're getting a lot of compliments on the new 6 ft. fall harvest table flanked by the white bench and church pew. But it's the colors... the yellows, greens and oranges that will make your harvest table pop this season.

Flea Market Fever

2011-09-21T10:29:00.000-07:00

Here's just a few snapshots of our trip to the flea market this past weekend. This is typically our last big buying trip of the year so stop in soon to get the first look at all our new beautiful furniture and treasures.

Pumpkins on Display

2011-09-11T11:38:00.000-07:00

These charming terracotta pumpkins are every bit as cute as the real thing (and much longer lasting). Create your own pumpkin patch by arranging several on a front porch or line them up along a walkway to light the way for guests.

Don't miss the final Powell Street Market of the year this Sunday

2011-09-09T08:47:00.000-07:00

This Sunday is the final Powell Street Market of the year. Join the shops of Powell and 100+ vendors selling homemade food and jewelry, vintage collectibles and gifts galore. Rain or shine, 9A-5P. We hope to see you there.

Velvet Pumpkins

2011-09-03T12:58:00.000-07:00

Aren't these the most amazingly gorgeous pumpkins that you've ever seen? Just in time for fall, we have a large selection of velvet pumpkins (and the stems come from real pumpkins) in all sizes and colors of the season. They look beautiful individually and in groups so pick some up today before we sell out!

Summer's End

2011-08-27T08:48:00.000-07:00

Fall is right around the corner, but you still have this weekend to pick up the last of our summer merchandise. Stop in today because come September, the store will be transformed into a fall feast for your eyes and home.

Scenes from Sunday's Street Market

2011-08-01T18:18:00.000-07:00

If you missed the Downtown Powell Street Market yesterday, market your calendar for the final street market of the season Sunday, September 11th.

Shop local this Sunday at the Powell Street Market

2011-07-28T17:01:00.000-07:00

This Sunday, join the shops of Powell and 100+ venders for the second street market of the season. You’ll find homemade food and jewelry, vintage collectibles and gifts galore. Rain or shine, 9A-5P.

Take a seat and stay awhile

2011-07-17T13:51:00.000-07:00

We currently have a large selection of retro chairs and bar stools for all you seating needs.

Set of 4 Ethan Allen teal dining chairs.

Adorable white stool newly re-upholstered with black and white fleur de lis fabric.

Set of four herbal green ladder back chairs with slat seats (can be purchased individually).

Pained white chair with linen uphostery.

Coke-style chair with striped sunbrella fabric and matching stool.

Life's a Beach

2011-07-10T12:29:00.000-07:00

Even if you don't live by the ocean, you can decorate your home with a beach theme that evokes the a feeling of being on vacation by the sea. Here are a few ideas to give you house that beach cottage feel.

Organize with organic items like baskets woven of seagrass.

Bring in some natural items found at the seashore such as real seashells and seaglass.

When choosing a color palate, stick to the blues of the ocean and tans of the sand.

Add decorative items in blue or green seaglass colors. It is better to have one or two large pieces than a humble of small figurines or glass bowls.

This Thursday Night we'll be Open Until 8P

2011-07-05T09:29:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July

2011-07-04T14:33:00.000-07:00

The Colors of Summer

2011-06-19T08:06:00.000-07:00

Technically Tuesday, June 21 is the first day of summer, but you wouldn't know that if you've been in the store recently. The white furniture and accessories that adorn the store in spring have been replaced by bold, colorful pieces in every color of the rainbow.

Here's a few of my favorite pops of color in the store right now.

Oh Happy Day is giving away A TRIP TO PARIS

2011-06-12T17:52:00.000-07:00

I don't know if you read Jordan over at Oh Happy Day but you should. She's fabulous and to celebrate her five years of blogging, she's giving away a trip to Paris (and acting as a tour guide for the winner!)

You can enter at http://ohhappyday.com/2011/06/goes-to-paris... but you better remember who told you about this amazing contest and take me!

The deadline to enter is 11:59P on June 20th.

Odds and Ends

2011-05-29T10:48:00.000-07:00

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! We've got grilling out and cocktails on the brain, but I wanted to give you a peak at some of the new pieces in the store. We've been bringing a lot of new merchandise into the store so here's a peak at a few new odds and ends.

Scene's From Sunday's Street Market

2011-05-01T09:55:00.000-07:00

You still have time to make it to today's first Powell Street Fair of the season. The rain's holding off and I caught a few photos of the deals to be had out on the street. But if you can't get here today, mark your calendar because there are two more Street Fairs this summer: Sunday, July 31st and Sunday, September 11th. 9A-5P. Rain or Shine.

Come enjoy handmade crafts, fresh flowers and herbs, paintings, vintage goods, homemade goodies and more.

Powell Street Market - Save the Date

2011-04-23T09:54:00.000-07:00

Sunday, May 1st, join us for the first Powell Street Market of the year. There will be deals galore from over 100 vendors lining the streets of Downtown Powell.

Don't be Green with Envy...

2011-04-09T08:39:00.000-07:00

There's no color I love more than green in the spring. It's the color of budding flowers and leaves and grass and I just want to bring it indoors. Here's a few new green pieces in our store that you'll want to snatch up before they're gone.

Fantastic vintage armoir with a built in clothes bar. It's more than deep enough to hold hangers at 21" deep x 34" wide x 63 high".

Charming mint green armoir with three interior shelves for storage. 36" wide x 20" deep x 56" high.

This is a great mint green cabinet that we think came from a doctor's office and it's in impeccable condition. 20" wide x 16" deep x 35.5" high.

And we've got a variety of other green decorations and accessories so stop in and visit us today.

Paris in the Spring

2011-03-20T07:00:00.001-07:00

Here's a look at our new Parisian influenced accessories.

Signs of Spring

2011-03-12T11:10:00.000-08:00

Signs of spring (aka... my mom is f'ing over winter). If you have spring fever, stop in and visit us for great ideas and colorful spring accessories.

A Special Valentine's Sale

2011-02-06T09:45:00.001-08:00

Between now and February 14th, all heart-shaped or red items throughout the store are 14% off at Paris Flea Market and other participating Powell Merchants.

Wonderful White

2011-01-23T13:04:00.000-08:00

I know I'm repeating myself by featuring white furniture again like last week but this time of year there's no better way to start fresh than with a clean, white palate.

French provincial table with drawer

Sideboard/buffet with lots of storage and a drawer

Oval coffee table

Painted chair with red striped ticking

New Year, Clean Slate

2011-01-14T09:13:00.000-08:00

January is a time for new beginnings, and that includes new decorating ideas. I know for me, the store can feel bare after taking down the Christmas decorations but this year, we're embracing that clean slate with lovely white accents.

55" white church pew

Vintage white metal chair

White dishware galore

One-of-a-kind white bench made from an old door

Close up of the patina on our old white tins

Dining set: shabby chairs & dining table

Decorative vases

Holiday Hours

2010-12-20T17:16:00.000-08:00

Tues, Dec. 21th 11am - 5pm
Wed, Dec. 22nd 11am - 5pm
Thurs, Dec. 23rd 11am - 8pm
Fri, Dec. 24th 11am - 3pm
Sat, Dec. 25th Closed
Sun, Dec. 26th 11am - 5pm
Mon, Dec. 27th 11am - 5pm

And between now and the end of the year, everything in the store is 15% off, and all Christmas merchandise is 25% off. Consider it our gift to you this holiday season.

Holiday Gift Guide $25 and Under

2010-11-28T10:49:00.001-08:00

This is the first of our weekly gift guides to come between now and Christmas so check back often for lots of ideas at every price point.

Decorate indoors or outdoors with these great oversize ornaments. They look beautiful on wreaths or banisters and at just $4.95 per ribbon, you can afford to group them together for a fabulous display.

For your friend the francophile, we've got four matching glasses with scenes from Paris for just $12.95 for the set.

Year after year, mercury glass is one of our biggest sellers around the holidays and we have lots of great pieces for your winter display like these mercury glass trees for just $10.95 and $12.95.

Footed plates make a lovely hostess gift and we have many custom designs to choose from ranging from $14.95 and $24.95.

We have a variety of french-inspired pendents to choose from and they're reversible, so it's like getting two gifts in one! The charms are just $24.05 each (chain additional).

Holiday Open House

2010-11-19T17:02:00.000-08:00

Open 'till 8PM this Thursday Night

2010-11-15T16:59:00.000-08:00

This Thursday night we'll be open late 'till 8PM so stop by after work and get a jump start on your holiday shopping!

Holiday Sneak Peek

2010-11-06T08:21:00.000-07:00

Christmas came to the store this week so stop in and get inspired!

Petrifying Halloween Props

2010-10-24T10:13:00.000-07:00

Check out our new permanent edition to the store wall. This asylum sign is both creepy and appropriate if you've ever met our owners.

Wine bottles with spooky labels make a great Halloween centerpiece when grouped together.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

An Autumn Table

2010-10-03T09:56:00.000-07:00

If you're trying to spice up your tabletops, here are three ways to entertain using the colors of the season.

We just received our third (and final) shipment of terracotta jack-o-lanterns for the season. Come and get 'em now because we will sell out.

Pretty Pumpkins and Gourds Galore

2010-09-26T08:55:00.000-07:00

Bring a warm glow to your front porch with your very own pumpkin patch in these great metal basins.

We have one vintage metal glider left this year and it's the perfect accessory for a fall inspired porch.

We have a few metal chairs left this season but the green is my favorite. The orange pumpkins and yellow gourds really pop beside this shade of green.

And this year we're selling our pumpkins and gourds so stop by for a great selection.

Mark your calendar... this Thursday night (and the last Thursday of every month), Paris Flea Market will be open until 8P so stop in after work and see all our new decorations for Halloween.

Wine Bottle Shelves

2010-09-12T09:35:00.000-07:00

Everyone's been commenting on the wine bottle shelves in our front window and we're now taking custom orders. We'll build them to your length and height specifications and the shelves can be stained or painted whichever color you like. Bottles come in green (pictured), cobalt blue or clear.

Don't Miss the Fall Powell Street Market Next Sunday, September 12

2010-09-05T09:08:00.000-07:00

Kitchen Island Bar

2010-08-28T12:14:00.000-07:00

We picked up this piece last weekend at a flea market and at 23 1/2" deep x 57" long, it's not only beautiful but it's sure to be the focal point of any room. It's constructed of solid hardwood with interior shelves and could easily double as a fantastic bar or kitchen island.

French Charm Necklaces

2010-08-15T11:12:00.000-07:00

In anticipation of the holiday season (I know, I know), we've started looking at different gift items to stock in the store and I'm happy to announce that we just received our first shipment of sterling silver Parisian charms. At just $24.95, these are the ideal gifts for birthdays or the holidays.

The New Neutrals

2010-08-01T13:22:00.000-07:00

Blue and gray are two of the more versatile colors in home decor. And right now we have a number of blue and gray pieces because they work particularly well in rooms done in shabby chic, cottage and French country.

You'll love this darling blue headboard and matching nightstand that we're selling as a set.

It's almost back to school time. Get your child organizaed with this gray desk, chair and two bookcases.

In a room that receives a lot of natural light, gray can have a cooling, sophisticated effect. And these matching gray bookcases are both sleek and functional.

Truly the largest door we've ever had in the store standing at 42" x 22", it has 22 glass panes. In darker rooms, light blue adds needed warmth and dimension and this piece currently in our backroom is a show stopper.

We also have a set of two matching aqua windows that would look great hanging on any wall.

Color Inspiration: Pink and Green

2010-07-25T07:11:00.000-07:00

Pink and green are two of today's freshest paint colors. Whether bright and vibrant or soft and traditional, decorating with pink and green creates a pretty color combination.

This beautiful green Stepback cupboard has lots of shelves and drawers for organization in the kitchen or dining room.

This sewing machine cabinet has been converted into a sweet pink side table. And the top lifts up for storage in addition to the three drawers.

Don't you love this mint green metal medicine cabinet? It most likely came from an old doctor's or dentist's office.

Some little girl is going to love this vanity with a vintage green drawer knob. And the pink and green toile stool work with the vanity without being too matchy.

This piece was once used as a pipe and tobacco holder but it's been repurposed as a cute sidetable (with matching vintage knobs like the vanity above).

The Well Loved Look

2010-06-25T13:26:00.000-07:00

Thank you to the Columbus Alive for featuring my apartment in their style section on 6/17. You can read the whole article here and see my beautiful furniture, most of which comes from our family store A Paris Flea Market.

http://www.columbusalive.com/live/content/features/stories/2010/06/17/style-decor-the-well-loved-look.html

Easy Inexpensive Decorating Ideas

2010-06-19T12:18:00.000-07:00

While spring is the time for planting and cleaning, summer is the time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the long days of sun. So here are a few of our favorite easy and inexpensive decorating ideas for summer.

Fill a jar with seashells for an organic, beachy accent.

Add sand to a glass hurricane to create a taper candleholder.

A seashell gets a new look with a fresh coat of silver paint.

Shower curtains rings double as inexpensive and festive napkin holders.

If anyone had seen this table before we reclaimed it they would have walked right by it. It goes from a 42" square to a 96" x 42" farmhouse table when all five leaves are in use.

Casual Beach Decorating

2010-06-13T12:59:00.000-07:00

There's a fine line between seaside kitsch and tacky. Luckily, we've got all kinds of ideas on how you can create your own comfortably chic beach oasis at home. Here's how you do a perfectly beach tablescape...

The oranges and browns of the seashells are a striking contrast to these gorgeous blue bowls.

Seashell shower curtains double as napkin holders on our table.

As a centerpiece, we've filled these glass bowls with shells but they'd look great holding shrimp and cocktail sauce too.

Don't you love these seashell picks!

And here's what it looks like altogether. Now you can decorate in beach style no matter where you live.

Happy Memorial Day

2010-05-30T09:26:00.000-07:00

It seems like most people view Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer. And with the beautiful weather we had this past weekend, it seemed like everyone was tending to their garden, barbecuing with friends or hanging out at the pool. Since we're unofficially ushering in the season of outdoor living, here are a few outdoor pieces new to the store this week.

I want to take this vintage wrought iron love seat home to live on my porch. If you read this blog regularly, you know green and white is my favorite color combination and this love seat is so inviting.

This matching iron chair and side table is extremely heavy and well made but at the same time, I find the blue and yellow toile print give it a sweet French flair.

This green rocking chair is made for a little boy or girl but would also add a pop of color in your garden as a flower pot stand.

We have a set of three of these cute metal chairs upholstered in black and white oilcloth. Oilcloth holds up great outdoors because it's water resistant and easy to clean.

Stop in soon to see all our odds and ends like this rustic table and this large metal basket that would make a unique planter. Our outdoor inventory turns over extremely quickly this time of year so stop in soon if you see something here you like.

Green Your Decor

2010-05-22T09:53:00.000-07:00

We consider all the furniture in the store to be green since we give old pieces a new life and keep them out of the landfill. But right now we have quite a bit of furniture that's painted different shades of green as well. And with the beautiful weather we've been having, it's the perfect time to bring the outdoors inside with a splash of olive or pale mint green.

If you're looking for a unique piece, this glass front cabinet with a working clock is definitely a one-of-a-kind.

Don't you love the backs of this matching set of chairs with newly upholstered floral fabric.

This chest of eight drawers would be perfect for storing lingerie.

If you're looking for a piece of furniture to hold a flat screen TV, this dry sink is great. It has tons of storage and it's large enough to hold a 55" TV, or bigger.

Outdoor Entertaining

2010-05-16T12:53:00.000-07:00

We did some serious shopping for the store this weekend at the finest flea markets and antique sales (as you can see)...

We literally brought back a truck and trailer full of new furniture including everything AND the kitchen sink.

And check out this double washbasin that would make the perfect planter or could hold ice and cold beverages for a party. I especially love the green and white (my favorite color combination).

Every summer we get requests for metal patio chairs and here are a few currently sitting in front of the store. Don't you love the gingerbread cut-out pattern.

It's rare to find a set of matching metal chairs but we currently have a set of four (two pictured here) in front of the store. Of course as I'm writing this, there's a shopper that might snap them up but if not, we can sell the four or split them up and sell the pairs off separately.

And if you're getting chairs you're going to need side tables to hold your drinks. We can help you with that too!

Happy Mother's Day

2010-05-09T18:25:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful mothers and mothers-to-be out there. I love you, Mom! XO

When Life Hands You Lemons...

2010-05-02T06:27:00.000-07:00

We were hoping for nice weather for the first Powell Street Market of the year but unfortunately it poured all day Sunday. But as they say, when life hands you lemons, make lemonade, which is exactly what we did. We decorated the store with the bright yellow fruit and served lemonade to all the folks who came out all day.

We'll have lemonade at all the Street Markets this summer so make your calendar for the next one on Sunday, July 25th.

Don't miss this Sunday's Street Market

2010-04-26T19:46:00.000-07:00

This Sunday (May 2nd) join us for the first Powell Street Market of the year. There will be deals galore from over 100 vendors lining the streets of Downtown Powell.

First Flea Market of the Season

2010-04-26T19:12:00.000-07:00

It's the most wonderful time of the year... the kick-off of Flea Market season. So my mom, my best friend Stacey and I piled in the truck (fondly referred to as the skunk) and traveled to our first flea market of the year. Here are just some of the things we're coveting this spring...

Reclaimed furniture - this one-of-a-kind bar is built from an old buffet, antique ceiling tins and baby blue enamelware cabinets.

Vintage metal chairs.

Architectural furniture with unique thoughtful design.

Old pharmacy bottles.

Anything in mint green. This was originally a chicken coop nest but Stacey thinks this would be the perfect piece to organize her shoes. Right?

Colorful lightweight plastic bakelite jewelry.

New reusable ideas like turning this shabby rake into a wine glass holder.

Library card cabinets, the perfect organizational piece for recipes, jewelry, photos...whatever.

Buying organic, local produce whenever we can. And these eggs were blue. I don't know about you, but they don't sell blue eggs in any grocery store near me.

Vintage carnival collectibles and games like this whimsical prize wheel.

Anything nautical like these glass buoys.

So stop into the store and see all the new furniture and accessories we brought back with us in the truck (that is, what we could fit).

Pretty Pastels

2010-04-03T08:53:00.000-07:00

It's Spring! And one easy way to brighten up your house is to incorporate pastels. Romantic shades, from pale pink to soft blue, are making spring fabrics and furnishings look both fresh and fabulous.

Mint green has become a staple in our store because it's cool, fresh and embodies the the feeling of spring.

How chic is this vintage stool with the pink and black toile fabric? It's the perfect seat for a vanity.

White furniture is so clean and classic and here we've added pink drawer pulls for a dash of color. I love that it would be adorable in a little girl's room but not too cutesy.

Don't you love these adorable side tables? They would accompany the dresser perfectly.

Egg-cellent Egg Cups

2010-03-09T17:42:00.000-08:00

Easter is right around the corner and if you're looking for a new way to decorate for the holiday, egg cups make an adorable addition to your table or spring gathering. They're so cute and collectible but what do you do with them after the holiday? It got me thinking, and as it turns out, egg cups are incredibly versatile.

An egg cup can double as a vase for tiny flower bouquets...

as votives or candles at a party...

or they can hold small portions of dips or salads.

So stop in to the store and pick up a set of these classic white egg cups you can use all year long.

A White House

2010-03-06T11:55:00.000-08:00

When it comes to shabby chic style, imperfect accessories, architectural details and most importantly, a palate of white is essential for a casual, vintage look. Fortunately, we make it easy to update your home for spring by stocking up on beautiful furnishings and accessories in soft white.

This shabby white dining table has aged beautifully and is perfect for a smaller kitchen.

And speaking of imperfect accessories, we added a doorplate to the side of this table for a whimsical touch.

Don't you love these repurposed candlesticks? We're always looking for new uses for old things and these spindles, when attached to square wooden bases, make unique candleholders.

This carved panel from an old piano has been recycled into a unique wall hanging. I can also see this as a one-of-a-kind headboard in a guest room.

Grace your tables with these beautiful beautiful napkin holders to add elegance to a special day. They would be especially perfect for an outdoor party.

Spring is right around the corner (believe it or not)

2010-02-14T11:45:00.000-08:00

It may still look like winter but we're only a month away from the first day of spring. And with spring comes redecorating, but it doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. It's all about rethinking accessories and bringing in bold splashes of color. I'll have lots of example over the next few weeks but for now, here's a sneak peak at how we've been preparing for Spring.

Like I said, it may still look like winter but the sidewalks in Powell are plowed and we look forward to seeing you because we're full of ideas to create the essence of springtime.

Spring Window Fashions

2010-02-04T16:39:00.000-08:00

Windows form a beautiful part of any house but also make great wall decorations. With a little bit of creativity and effort, you can make a vintage window quite useful, even when they look like they're trash. Convert those old, discarded windows into original works of art by adding decorative spring decals like the ones we have here.

Valentine's Day

2010-01-16T09:04:00.000-08:00

It always seems as though Valentine’s Day is marketed towards couples. But I'm under the impression that anyone can celebrate love on February 14th. Whether you're looking for love, single and happy, or just a romantic at heart, Valentine's Day is the perfect time to celebrate life and love. So whether you're planning a romantic night with your partner or toasting the day with your girlfriends, we've got some fun gifts to make your day and your home a little brighter.

Gorgeous glasses make the perfect gift not only for Valentine's Day but any day. And how sweet is the flute on the left with the red heart blown into the glass. Right now we have glassware in all sizes and colors for all tastes.

Dessert is that much sweeter when served in these heart shaped dishes.

Our merchandise comes from a lot of places. Flea markets, estates sales, and sometimes, hand-me-downs from our own homes. And that's the case with this amazing table. My mom's neighbor built and tiled this table so it's absolutely a handmade one-of-a-kind piece. And we LOVE the single offset red tile!

Candles are always a wonderful gift but once they burn out, the gift's gone. Candleholders, on the other hand, are a less obvious gift and last forever. Here's a small selection of the variety of candleholders in the store.

And between now and Valentine's Day, free kisses for all shoppers from our loverboy Jameson. Even he knows that the way to a woman's heart is champagne and roses.

Happy New Year

2010-01-02T09:27:00.000-08:00

I know I need to take down my Christmas decorations and I've been procrastinating. Does anyone else think that the house looks a little sad and bare once the holiday decorations are put away?

If you're like me and suffering from the post-holiday blues, the cure is a trip to Paris Flea Market. In typical fashion, my family has already transformed the store into a late winter paradise. And although it's sad to see all the Christmas treasures packed up and boxed away, it's exciting to freshen up the place for the New Year.

Like Dara Caponigro, Style Director of Domino Magazine (that sadly discontinued publication in ’09) says, “Don’t let anything into your home that you’re not in love with. Be ruthless!”

And with that mantra in mind we look forward to 2010 and continuing to stock the store with amazing one-of-a-kind vintage treasures and architectural pieces. Happy New Year!

We love designing with elements from nature this time of year and this vintage window with branch decal makes us yearn for spring.

When it's this cold out there's nothing better than breakfast in bed. And this Parisian tray is the perfect way to enjoy chocolate croissants and espresso in bed.

And when serving breakfast in bed on your new Parisian tray, our matching Eiffel Tower mugs and plates complete the fantasy.

New this week...this great chifforobe is complete functional with four drawers and two side doors that open with space to hang clothes. And there's an extra compartment on the arched top to get organized for the new year. It's an interesting, well-crafted piece that will stay in your family for generations.

Last Minute Holiday Ideas

2009-12-19T08:52:00.000-08:00

With just four days left until Christmas, here are some last minute stocking stuffer ideas.

A beautiful French-inspired pendent is the perfect gift for any Francophile. It's reversible with the Eiffel Tower on one side an a Parisian notecard on the other...so it's two gifts in one! And at $24.95, it's a steal!

Because we love all things Paris, and Paris loves all things mercury glass, we've got a large selection of mercury glass candlesticks, tealight holders, hurricanes and Christmas trees. $2.95 to $39.95.

For someone that likes puzzles, we have an Eiffel Tower 3D puzzle for just $12.95

For your neighbor with the knack for decorating, help them expand their decorating space to the outdoors with these oversized ornaments. Hang on bushes, trees, or in groupings for a dramatic effect with classic festive ornaments made to weather the elements.

And when all else fails, you can't go wrong with a gift of 4 beautiful glasses and a bottle of wine or liquor. It's the perfect gift for a hostess or the friend who loves meeting for cocktails. Cheers!

Farm Functional to Farm Elegance

2009-12-18T15:52:00.000-08:00

Last year we filled an old pig trough on our front porch full of fresh pine. We probably wouldn't have sold it except one of our favorite customers had big plans for it.

And she just sent us a picture of how she converted it into a fantastic dining table! As you can see, she raised the trough with cement pavers and used a vintage door as the table top. Jenny...if you're reading this, we'll be stopping by this spring to enjoy drinks and dining at your gorgeous upcycled table.

Vintage Finds Repurposed

2009-12-05T10:09:00.000-08:00

We love finding new ways to reconstruct old furniture that might be missing a piece or two. This dresser was missing a door so we added a vintage locker basket for storage. If it would fit in my bathroom, I'd take it home today and roll fresh towels to store in the basket.

When we found this trunk it was covered in a hideous yellow contact paper which we removed and repainted. Now it's an incredible coffee table in chic pale gray trunk with tons of storage. Size: 26" high x 26" deep x 38" wide.

Holiday Open House Recipes

2009-11-28T11:19:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone that came out to our Holiday Open House this past weekend. We hope you had as much fun as we did and we hope you found lots of fabulous treasures for your friends and family (and maybe yourself).

There were lots of requests for recipes so here are a few of the delicious treats we served this weekend...

Sparkling Cranberry Punch

2 qts. cranberry juice

1 qt. sparkling apple cider

1 pkg. frozen pink lemonade

Mix well and serve chilled.

Ruben Spread (back by popular demand)

1 small can of kraut, chopped

6 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

6 oz. shredded Swiss cheese

2 small packages of dried beef, chopped

2-3 Tbsp. chopped onion

1 cup mayonnaise

Chop kraut and dried beef with scissors or a knife so ingredients are not to finely chopped. Mix all ingredients together and spread into small baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve with small thin slices of rye bread.

Cookies & Cream Truffles

4 cups crushed Oreos

8 oz. package cream cheese

2 cups white chocolate baking chips

With electric mixer on high speed, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add crushed Oreos and beat until well combined. Refrigerate 2 hours until chilled enough to roll. Roll into 1 inch balls. In a double boiler or in microwave melt baking chips. Dip balls into melted mixture to thoroughly coat. Place on waxed paper to harden. Store in refrigerator. (Makes 2 1/2 dozen)

Bark Cookies

2 tablespoons melted butter

1 cup crunchy peanut butter

1 cup powdered sugar

1 3/4 cups Rice Krispies

1 pound white chocolate

Mix first four ingredients well and refrigerate. Form into small balls and chill again while melting chocolate. Melt chocolate over double boiler or in microwave. Do not let water boil. Dip balls into melted chocolate and place on waxed paper until coating is hard. Store in refrigerator or freezer. (Makes approximately 4 dozen)

Holiday Open House This Weekend

2009-11-24T17:00:00.000-08:00

Get your holiday shopping done early this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Powell. It's our holiday open house and we'll have gift ideas galore, fabulous refreshments and door prizes. Someone's even going to win a handmade Santa that stands over six feet tall. So come help us celebrate the season all weekend long!

Vintage Salvage Ceiling Tins

2009-11-22T10:01:00.000-08:00

Ceiling tins are not just for ceilings any more. Hang a single tin on a small wall or put several together to make a dramatic statement.

Frame Fetish

2009-11-15T09:30:00.000-08:00

In classic dumpster diving fashion, my mom rescued two enormous window panes from a store down the street undergoing renovations. One already sold before it hit the floor and I expect our Eiffel Tower piece will get snatched up quickly. It stands over six feet tall!

Love elegant candelabras but hate to clean up the wax that drips from the candlesticks? Our candelabra window won't provide much light but it will bring a touch of class to any wall in your house.

A sweet and unique gift for the love of your life.

Vinyl window appliques are so hot right now. You can create incredible "wow" pieces and at a fraction of the cost of purchasing framed wall art.

Another cheap makeover idea... chalkboard paint on plywood and your vintage frames get a new life.

Chalkboards work as well in the dining room, kitchen or mudroom as they do in your home office. And we've got a great selection of vintage frames. All colors and sizes.

Winter Wonderland

2009-11-08T09:28:00.000-08:00

Looking for inexpensive ideas to decorate this holiday season? We're only six and half weeks away from Christmas (can you believe it?) so stop in now because the store is completely transformed into a winter wonderland.

New this year... outdoor oversized ornaments. Hang on bushes, trees, or in groupings for a dramatic effect.

You can purchase the oversize outdoor ornaments by the ribbon. Here's a peek at the green grouping hanging above our front door.

Here's a fun and inexpensive idea for holiday decorating. Christmas ornaments can double as bottle stoppers and when grouped together with vintage bottles make a beautiful and unique display.

A really easy way to spruce up your fireplace mantel is with glass globes. Cover a Santa or your favorite ornaments for the holiday then change it out after Christmas with a live plant for the New Year. It's always a good idea to invest in beautiful pieces that can easily be updated to reflect the season.

It never seems to fail. Every season we decorate our washbasins and they just keep getting cuter. This fall we decorated with pumpkins and gourds and for the holidays we wrapped boxes with waterproof tablecloths and ribbon for a festive display.

And don't forget, our Holiday Open House is Friday, November 27th through Sunday the 29th. We'll have delicious treats for all our shoppers so mark your calendar and let us help you finish your holiday shopping early this year.

Here Comes the Holidays

2009-11-01T08:55:00.000-08:00

It's never too early to get in the holiday spirit, and this weekend we started decorating for the upcoming season. Here's a sneak peak...

And mark you calendar now for Historic Downtown Powell's Holiday Open House November 27th - 29th. Enjoy fabulous specials and divine refreshments while marking off your holiday shopping list.

Raising the Bar

2009-10-25T10:54:00.000-07:00

Musing for the day...is it telling that everything we bring into the store we turn into a bar? This industrial work bench would be an amazing bar or kitchen island.

If you're building a bar, you'll need decanters. And our sterling silver labels add elegance and sophistication to your cocktail hour.

Just about anything looks great in a glass apothecary jar, and these wine corks make this the perfect bar accessory.

And you can't have a bar without gorgeous wine glasses. With glasswear, it's all about the details.

French wine boxes are a great way to store your glasses and we've got a couple an ecclectic selection in the store right now.

And once you've purchased the bar, the glasses and the decanters, you're going to need liquor and mixers. Check out this great article that explains how to Stock Your Bar for $100.

Current Obsessions

2009-10-17T10:38:00.000-07:00

So instead of uploading weekly photos of just the new and fabulous pieces in the store, I've decided to list everything new and fabulous that's inspiring me right now. I hope you all enjoy my new weekly entries and I'd love to hear what's inspiring you as well!

CURRENT OBSESSIONS...

1) Enjoying mimosas two hours earlier on Sundays. Thanks Ohio Restaurant Association!
2) Pete Yorn - Catch him at the Newport Music Hall this Sunday, Oct. 23rd
3) New architectural pieces in store...

4) Message in a Bottle Halloween Invites
5) Trivia Night at the Wexner Center this Thursday with TeamTim
6) Vintage flatwear. Love the grapefruit spoons and cocktail forks seen here.

7) Suzie West's gorgeous condo in downtown Columbus. If you like what you see here, you should check her store Collier West on High Street in the Short North.
8) Adopting pets from a shelter. As of today, the Franklin County Animal Shelter has 213 dogs that needs good homes.
9) Glass bell jars like this new one in the store...

10) Industrial Factory Cart from Restoration Hardware (Paris Flea Market has the same one but for about $500 less)
11) This year's cutest Halloween costume
12) This great old library ladder...

Have a wonderful week!

Rustic Retreat

2009-10-10T09:20:00.000-07:00

We had a great time today redecorating the front porch with unique rustic pieces we've picked up this summer. Here's a peek at some of the new furniture and accessories you can take home to your retreat.

We replaced the mums with great pumpkins we picked up at the Worthington Farmer's market this morning. If you've never been to Worthington on a Saturday morning, you're missing Central Ohio's largest farmer's market.

Adorable rustic wagon and vintage metal milk crates make a fun addition to your yard or garden.

We've got a handful of galvanized metal buckets on our new industrial cart. It's definately a show stopper in fire engine red.

Two weeks ago we had 30 terracotta pumpkins and now we're down to our last two.

More rustic finds...buckets and wagon wheels. Plus, we still have a handful of concrete pumpkins just in time for Halloween.

Sometimes we'll sand and repaint the vintage metal chairs that come through the store but this one is too cute to change with years of paint showing through.

And our featured item for the week: this industrial table would make a fantastic kitchen island or a table to hold your plasma or LCD TV. Love the reclaimed wood and metal legs!

And this week in Columbus, join me at the staged reading of The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later at the Columbus Performing Arts Center on Monday, Oct. 12th. You can find more details on the event by clicking here. It’s an important show, and proceeds benefit a great organization.

Reclaimed Vintage Industrial

2009-10-03T08:36:00.000-07:00

If you didn't get a chance to pick up Columbus Alive this week, Paris Flea Market was featured in their weekly shop columm. Click here for the full article.

And new this week, we just received a shipment of fabulous industrial pieces that are to die for! If you're looking for furniture that is unique and will last forever, come in soon and see our new tables and carts. Great coffee table with metal legs and the top is made from reclaimed wood.

It seems impossible to keep my coffee table free of clutter which is why I need this reclaimed table.

We can't seem to keep bookcases in stock and this green one shouldn't be any exception.

This is obviously handmade because I've never seen anything quite like it. It's a footed bowl that looks great holding gourds or pine for the holiday season.

And back by popular demand, terracotta pumpkins in different shapes and sizes just in time for Halloween.

Decorating with the Colors of Fall

2009-09-26T07:28:00.000-07:00

Fall is officially in full swing and we've got the perfect accessories to take you out of summer and into the cozy browns, ambers and reds of the season.

This fantastic metal cart is going to make the most unique coffee table and conversation piece.

These concrete pumpkins are a great investment because you can decorate year after year with them from the first of fall through Thanksgiving.

Another addition to our growing stock of vintage chairs and stools.

This punched tin is offset by a great frame. It's hard to see the detail but it would really pop on a white wall.

And finally we have lots of cute new side tables in all the colors of the season. Red...

...black...

and shabby blues and greens.

And a great way to celebrate the season right now is to visit the Franklin Park Conservatory's Cocktails at the Conservatory, every Thursday night starting at 5:30. October's theme is bamboo and brew, so enjoy great beer while you experience the new Chihuly installation.

Flea Market Finds

2009-09-20T10:53:00.000-07:00

We hit the jackpot this weekend at the Flea Market and came back with cars and a trailer full of great stuff, so check back in the next fews days as I recount the new store treasures.

The vendors really stepped up their booths and there were amazing finds all around.

I may have to start collecting old trophies (although they're not cheap). I love the history and patina of this grouping and trophies make the most unique flower vases.

These old wine bottles remind me of the lamp in my kitchen that's been re-purposed from an old wine jug.

As always, I'm attracted to architectural pieces. Could I turn this hardware cart into a lingerie dresser? Yes...I think I could.

This fantastic red cart came home with us and is currently residing in the store until someone comes to adopt it into their fantastic home.

If we started stocking more architectural pieces, would you buy them (because this dining table is fabulous). Please comment if this is a direction that you'd like to see the store take.

Great metal stools. The "S" stool is currently residing in my house, but we also have a variety of vintage metal stools in the store right now.

We brought back a gorgeous double metal basin that will sit outside this winter with fresh pine. If you like it, we'll be selling it come spring.

Favorite find of the day. I think it speaks for itself.

Tour of Powell's Street Market

2009-09-13T08:58:00.000-07:00

According to Wikipedia, fall officially starts on Sept. 22nd this year. That seems hard to believe now that the final Powell Street Market of the year has come and gone, and today's Market was full of fabulous fall finds.

Pumpkins a plenty, gourds and fresh produce were the highlight of today's Street Market.

This vendor was selling pumpkin people, which I'd never seen before. I love the spooky goblins in the back. Between this and my soon to be purchased smoke machine, I can't wait to scare some trick or treaters this year!

As you know, we love recycled pieces so this window caught our eye.

Our friends at Bloomsbury Loft always do an amazing job of decorating the outside of their store and today was no exception. Visit them online at BloomsburyLoft.com.

I've said it before but Found (at 21 W. Olentangy Street) takes my breath away. Their store is exquisitely decorated with amazing furniture, bedding and glassware. It's worth a look every time you're in Powell visiting us at Paris Flea Market.

Here's a bedding display on the second floor of Found. Like I said...exquisite.

And don't forget, next Friday, Saturday and Sunday is the fourth annual Country Living Fair at the Ohio Historical Society. Shop more than 100 exhibitor booths for antiques, vintage furnishings, crafts, gifts and collectibles. Enjoy food tastings, cooking demonstrations and the harvest/gourmet market.

Don't Miss the Final Powell Street Market of the Year!

2009-09-10T17:10:00.000-07:00

This Sunday join us for the final Powell Street Market of the year. We'll have lots of fantastic items on sale and as always, refreshments for our customers.

Fabulous Fall

2009-09-06T08:45:00.000-07:00

I love Fall. I love Saturday college football (OH-IO) and soups in the crockpot and mulling cider with rum on the stove and Halloween and cashmere scarves and the colorful Autumn leaves. So naturally I love redecorating the store in the colors of the season. Here's a peak at our fall favorites.

Here's a snapshot of our newly decorated windows. Everyone loves our colorful folliage but the secret is that we tied silk leaves to branches from trees behind the store.

This past weekend at the Gallery Hop I discovered my new favorite store. It's called Big Rock, Little Rooster (654 N. High Street) and they sell the most gorgeous wedding gowns. I was inspired by their wall decorations and recreated it here on our chalkboard cabinet, with a little help from Edgar Allan Poe.

This sideboard has been in our backroom for awhile now but the minute we moved it out front everyone's been eyeing it. I think it would make a great bar with plenty of storage for your glasses underneath and decanters on top.

Our version of The Great Pumpkin. Favorite quote of It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown: "There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin."

I had trouble capturing the colors of our new tablescape in our front room so you'll just have to come see this in person. The table is adorned with all shades of amber and would look incredible by candlelight.

And don't forget to get out and support local, independent restaurants this week because it's Restaurant Week, September 7-13. Over 40 independent restaurants are participating and will feature a special, fixed-price menu at $20.09 or $30.09. For instance, I've never been to Alana's and for just $30.09, I can get an arugala salad with grapes, black walnuts, and blue cheese, an entree of pumpkin risotto with currants and either mexican chocolate torte with Jeni's Salty Caramel Ice Cream or an all-Ohio cheese board. I'm drooling just thinking about it. For more information and a list of all participate restaurants and menus, visit DineOriginalsColumbus.com.

Vintage Vantage

2009-08-22T09:26:00.000-07:00

After a successful shopping trip last weekend, we've got lots of vinatge and antique pieces in the store right now that you absolutely can't find anywhere else!

Favorite item of the week...industrial tin-top table. This photo doesn't even do the piece justice. Love it!

And here's how we decorated the top of our tin table. Italian anyone?

We've got all sorts of colors and vintage stools shapes that look great alone or grouped together.

This canister once held carbide (a compound used in key industrial applications), but someone added a lid and now it's the coolest container. I can see laying a large round piece of wood on top to make a unique side table.

This rolling laundry cart would be cute holding towels by a hot tub or pool or put moss or soil inside and use as a planter. Don't you love multi-fuctional pieces?

Fun Outdoor Living

2009-08-15T10:34:00.000-07:00

I've said it before, but the patio really is the new living room. People love spending time outdoors this time of year and if you need a patio makeover, we have countless ways to improve your outdoor living. Here are some of the newer items currently occupying the front of our store.

This single butterfly chair would make a whimsical addition to any patio. It's covered in oil cloth (which is made from vinyl) so it can be wiped clean making it the perfect fabric for outdoor dining.

This standing plant holder would make a great outdoor divider. It holds three pots of flowers or ivy that could grow around the trellis for a beautiful natural wall.

We have a bunch of sweet metal side tables which come in handy when entertaining. You can never have enough tabletops on the patio to rest glasses of ice tea (or sangria).

This mint green table and two chairs will be gone in the next week. We can't seem to keep vintage metal patio sets around long because they're sturdy and last forever.

We've got a set of three black and white oil cloth covered chairs and a cute glass top table that would fit nicely in a smaller space.

And if you're looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors this week, don't miss the Wex Drive-In this Thursday, August 20th. Enjoy a free outdoor screening of O Brother, Where Art Thou on the Wexner Center Plaza. Visit WexArts.org for more information.

Thank You for Helping Us Raise Money and Awareness for Cancer

2009-08-08T10:42:00.000-07:00

A million thanks to everyone who stopped in this past Saturday and helped us support cancer research. In honor of co-owner Donna Carrel, a 17-year breast Cancer survivor, we donated 17% of the day's profits to the American Cancer Society. And the wonderful Christine Mills from the American Cancer Society joined us all day answering questions and distributing literature.

Donna Carrel celebrating her 17th anniversary with her grandson Blake.

Photos of Donna, her husband, her two kids and four grandchildren, plus the generous press we received from The Dispatch and Suburban Newspapers.

THANK YOU Christine Mills from the American Cancer Society! For more information or to join the fight against cancer, visit cancer.org.

The whole store was decorated in pink in honor of breast cancer awareness...

...and we've been holding back pink furniture for months that we brought up from the basement just for this special day.

Tessa, Donna's daughter, made delicious snacks and punch that shoppers enjoyed throughout the day. Thank you again to everyone for your generous donations and support. All in all, we raised $500 for the American Cancer Society.

Shop and Help Fight Cancer

2009-07-26T17:50:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, August 8, Donna Carrel, Co-Owner of Paris Flea Market in Powell will celebrate her 17 year anniversary as a breast cancer survivor. In her honor since we absolutely adore and depend on her, the store is going "pink" and donating 17% of the day's profits to the American Cancer Society. A representative from the American Cancer Society will be on hand to distribute literature and answer questions. The store will be adorned in pink and guests can enjoy pink punch and refreshments homemade by her daughter Tessa.

Here is Donna and her family... Top Row: Husband Jerry; Donna; Grandaughter Riley: Daughter-in-Law Courtenay; Son Chip. Bottom Row: Daughter Tessa; Son-In-law Andy; Grandchildren Maggie, Blake and Maura.

Left: Photo from Courtenay & Chip's Wedding. Right: Donna's Mom Betty, Donna, Daughter Tessa and Grandson Blake.

A Beautiful Day for a Street Market

2009-07-26T10:02:00.000-07:00

The second Powell Street Market has come and gone, and only one more remains. Save the date now for Sunday, September 13th, the final Street Market of the season. Today's Market featured 100+ vendors selling antiques, collectibles, jewelry, crafts, great food and much more. Here's a few of the more inspiring things I saw today...

This vendor creates beautiful garden sculptures from everyday objects... and we love that!

This shot was taken outside Found at 21 W. Olentangy Street. The flowers were gorgeous.

Our friends at Flip (47 W. Olentangy Street) had really sweet displays on the sidewalk.

Flip specializes in clothing consignment but also stocks lovely home goods

It really was a gorgeous day in Powell. Just take a look at the shoppers resting on our front porch.

They were probably enjoying our fresh lemonade we served all day from this amazing lemonade dispenser. Definitely a crowd pleaser! If you didn't make it to this month's Street Market, don't forget to save the date for the last of the season: Sunday, September 13th.

This Sunday - Don't Miss the Powell Street Fair

2009-07-24T09:41:00.000-07:00

Join us this Sunday for the second Powell Street Fair of the summer. We'll have lots of fantastic items marked down on several tables in front of the store and refreshments for all our shoppers. Hope to see you there!

Prints of Nature

2009-07-11T10:22:00.000-07:00

It's a quick post this week. I'm running out the door to the Columbus Music Co-Op's Parking Lot Blowout IV. Surly Girl Saloon on High Street in the Short North is hosting an entire day of music with all proceeds going to Central Ohio musician's without health insurance. Visit columbusmusiccoop.org for more information.

New this week: framed botanical artwork with showy variations of leaf and root.

For a touch of whimsy, you'll love our button bouquets made from vintage buttons.

I'm in love with these maps of Paris framed out in old windows.

For a quickie makeover, this fireplace surround is so architecturally and visually interesting. Lean it up against a wall in any room for an eye catching display.

We can never pass up anything French, so we had to snatch up these beautiful french juice glasses.

Color Inspiration

2009-07-05T12:02:00.000-07:00

There's no color combination I love more than red and white. It always looks fresh and will pop in any room. And just arrived... matching red metal chairs and a white enamel shelved rolling cart.

Green is the color of nature and well-being, so it makes sense that we can't seem to keep it in the store these days. Here's some new side tables in various shades of green.

We have a set of four matching metal chairs and a glass topped dining table in the front room now and these are extremely well made with beautiful detail. They'll be hard to sell because they match so well with the beachy tablescape we've created.

Another hot item this month...vintage metal patio furniture. This light green loveseat and side table come with the striped cushions seen here.

This beautiful cabinet and hutch came from a very special place (my mom's house). It's so fun to own a store where we can trade up or down and share our style with our fantastic customers.

The last piece of the week also came from our huge shopping trip last weekend (and there's still more to blog about so keep checking back weekly).

Found Treasures

2009-06-27T11:55:00.000-07:00

Just back from the biggest shopping trip of the year. We filled two trailers and two cars full of new furniture, so stop in and browse all the new stuff I'll be revealing over the next few weeks.

New this week: beautiful aged green trunk. It would make a cute toy chest.

This sturdy wood children's desk will inspire the artist in your little one.

Also in celery green, we have a new metal medicine cabinet with chocolate interior. It has a drawer and shelves for extra storage so it's great for organization but also makes a unique conversation piece.

The relaxed simplicity of the cottage lifestyle is captured in these shabby tables. The best thing about accent tables is that they look great in any spot in your house.

The 4th is almost here!

2009-06-20T10:13:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it's almost the 4th of July? Thankfully we've got lots of red, white, and blue decorations that will add a festive touch to any celebration.

If you're planning on having a BBQ or picnic, we've got festive glasses and plates perfect for entertaining.

Trays always come in for carefree entertaining this time of year.

New this week: this rolling cart recently got a fresh paint job and the end result looks retro yet stylish.

New tablescape in the back room. Mint green and yellow make such a fresh combination.

If you're interested in starting a silver collection, we have all kinds of beautiful mix and match patterns that have great aesthetic appeal on a table or mantel.

We've got a set of four bamboo chairs with cane seats that would fit perfectly in a country kitchen or patio.

Unfortunately by the time this blog goes live, this piece will already be out the door. I'm posting it to show the decoupage job my mom did on the inside of this trunk. If you look closely, you can see vintage sheet music lining the inside walls.

A little bit of this, a little bit of that

2009-06-14T10:11:00.000-07:00

New this week... if you don't see this vintage cart in the store, either someone has bought it or it's at my house. It's industrial and old and gorgeous and it's going to make the most unique coffee table for somebody.

Looking for a set of adorable chairs? We've got them, and they're upholstered in a beautiful pink and green floral fabric.

We've had a lot of cute metal chairs come in and out of the store this spring, but this set is the most unique we've seen.

Got a chair with a broken seat and not sure what to do with it? We placed a metal planter inside the seat of the chair for a unique garden decoration. Plus, this green paint will really pop in any garden.

Old thermoses double beautifully as unique vases. We really focus on uncovering multi-functional features in the store.

And speaking of multi-functional pieces, here's a garden insect made from antique silverware (the wings are made from knives).

One more multi-functional piece for the week: here's a bench made from a vintage door that would look great on a front porch or entryway.

This table technically should have been pictured with the beachy pieces from last week's blog. It's one-of-a-kind and it's the perfect shabby piece for a weekend lake house or any house that wants a touch of whimsy.

Summer in the city...of Powell

2009-05-30T14:05:00.000-07:00

New this week: It's summer and we're finally able to decorate with our beach-inspired tablescape!

As I've said before, everything looks so clean and organic in glass, especially sand and seashells in this beautiful footed glass jar.

No beach inspired table would be complete without these adorable seashell picks.

A simple yet chic beach-inspired place setting.

Instead of using candle holders, pour sand in a glass hurricane to hold your favorite tapered candles for a fresh, new look.

These distressed wood buoys are the perfect decorative accent for summer.

If you're looking for the perfect seating for a smaller outdoor space, we have the perfect patio seating. And it's perfect for outdoors because the chairs of covered in waterproof oilcloth.

Now that it's getting hot out, there's nothing better than waking up with breakfast in your air-conditioned bedroom. And if you're serving breakfast in bed, you need this shabby rattan server.

The last post of the week, we recently gave this bench a spring makeover by repainting it a beautiful sage green for summer. The bench seat lifts up for extra storage and it would be extremely functional in an entry way.

Looking for a table?

2009-05-24T11:01:00.000-07:00

New this week: Tables galore! We have the cutest enamel top table with lots of drawers for storage and a built in cutting board. This is really a one-of-a-kind piece perfect for a retro kitchen.

This sweet cottage table would fit perfectly beside a couch or chair and the bottom shelf would hold magazines or other clutter nicely.

This is a great side table with beautiful detail and I love the contrast of painted legs and the natural finish on the wood top.

These cute table won't be around long. It seems like everyone wants white furniture in spring/summer.

Here's a different style of pedestal table that's very shabby-chic.

Another sweet little side table with an extra shelf and drawer to hide clutter.

And right now, check out Capital-Style.com, the newest women's magazine in Central Ohio for a tour of downtown Historic Powell and photos of all the shops including Paris Flea Market. Just click on the "Shopping Guide" link on the homepage.

Flea Market Love

2009-05-16T20:12:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we visited a local flea market and picked up all sorts of fantastic pieces for the store. Like the sign says, we did good! Here are some of our favorite things from the trip.

Stained glass windows of all shapes and sizes.

Gorgeous potting table with shutters & stained glass built in to the back.

We came across the cutest glider (too bad we ran out of room in our vehicle or this would have come back with us).

Look at all these columns! Visit the store to see the new columns that came home with us.

New this year...we saw a lot of outdoor animals made from salvaged tin. Don't you love these flying pigs.

As my boyfriend can tell you, I love glass, especially random glass fixtures. I've been collecting railroad insulators for some time now and this weekend, I found all sorts of new colors and shapes to add to my collection.

Overheard at the flea market... Oh, that's at the corner of Chicken Coop and Bacon Boulevard.

Aunt Debbie in a hand shaped chair. And no, there wasn't room to bring this back either (thankfully).

A Beautiful Day for a Fair

2009-05-03T09:55:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who came out for the first Powell Street Fair of the season. The weather was beautiful and there were deals galore to be had all over Powell. If you didn't make it, mark your calendar because there are two more Street Fairs this summer: Sunday, July 26th and Sunday, September 13th. 9A-5P. Rain or Shine. The following are some shots I took throughout the day of stuff that caught my eye.

Favorite things of the day...the lady selling hanging baskets on Powell Road. Not only were the prices fantastic, but she had the most beautiful arrangements I've seen this year.

I picked up this basket for my house. I just planted my window boxes yesterday with greens and purples so this will blend perfectly.

We loved this box full of mini glass bottles (5 for $8...not too shabby).

Not the typical set-up you find at a Street Market. We found all sorts of cute products in this booth!

The North Market's annual Apron Gala is coming up on Saturday, May 16th, and this was definately the place to find aprons. At the Apron Gala you can graze on delectable appetizers, main tastes and desserts all artfully prepared by the North Market venders.

How cute is this. It's a metal tray that doubles as a memo board, and they were selling vintage button magnets as well. I love finding new ways to use everyday items.

Speaking of new ways to use everyday items, check out these purses made from recycled plastic bags. Reduce, reuse, recycle!

I just love these gourds. They would look so organic and stunning in a glass compote bowl on the center of a dining table.

I totally need this huge ice cooler for my next party. This cooler + my porch on July 4th for the Doo Dah parade in the Short North = party perfection.

Powell Street Fair This Sunday!

2009-04-28T17:41:00.000-07:00

Join us for the Powell Street Fair this Sunday May 3. We have lots of new gorgeous pieces in the store. In fact, we need to make room for all the new furniture so we'll also have tables full of 1/2 priced items out in front of the store. And at the Street Market, you'll find over a hundred venders lining the streets of Powell selling antiques, collectibles, plants and produce. Don't miss it!

That's this Sunday, 9 to 5, rain or shine.

New this week...we were tablescaping. Like landscaping, but inside and with vintage silverware and candlesticks.

The perfect dining set for ladies who lunch.

Our version of the lemonade stand. We'll have fresh lemonade for everyone to enjoy this Sunday

We've got more outdoor furniture than room to display it. When you're done shopping out front, check out all the new pieces that line the side of the building, like this cute white wood chair (set of 2).

And if you buy the set of white chairs above, you'll need a table. Luckily we have the perfect shabby solution.

Check out our cool metal insects. They're the perfect gift for any gardener.

Hopefully we'll "bee" seeing you this weekend.