Welcoming Friends with a Giveaway!

I received the sweetest email yesterday from Karen Valentine (don't you just love that name!) at My Desert Cottage . She said the nicest things about my blog and asked if she could make mention of it on hers. I was honored to find that within a few hours I was receiving visitors via her blog post. I wanted to do something nice for the new friends that were visiting me. So I selected one of my prettiest pillows to offer as a giveaway. Just become a follower of my blog (you can join my mailing list too if you'd like) and you will be entered into a drawing for this beautiful pillow. I will draw the winner's name on FEBRUARY 14th - Valentine's Day - in honor of Karen! 

This beautiful boudoir pillow is made of 100% cotton and features a hand embroidered antique style monogram in the center. It measures 13 x 18 and is machine washable. It retails for $60.00

And Karen, watch your mail (in the warm sonoman desert) for a special gift coming your way! (Please just give me a few days for all of our snow storms to pass and I will be mailing it asap.) I continue to be amazed at the wonderful, sharing friends I have met on the www. Again, I am humbled.

Magnolia Pearl Love

My favorite posts are about people (or things) that inspire me. I have been writing and rewriting this post in my head for over a month now and am still coming up short of words to describe the magnificent style of Magnolia Pearl.  Maybe because it speaks to all of my senses - all at the same time! I feel at home in each of these settings.

She epitomizes romance with her use of lace and feminine details.

She designs with a relaxed elegance. Her pieces are staged in rustic settings, each time knowing exactly what will show case her pretties to their best advantage.

She has the kind of style that can only come from a romantic heart and an artful soul.

Her pieces are works of art.

For more gorgeous inspiration, visit Pearl at www.magnoliapearl.com 

January White Sale

Please visit us at A Vintage White during our January White Sale for special savings of up to 20% on some of our most romantic bed linens and accessories . This is the perfect time to think of "romanticizing" your surroundings for Valentine's Day!

Holiday Inspiration

I wanted to share the inspiration for my holiday decorating this year. Simple and elegant with sparkle and shine!

I love the sparkle of crystal. Is there a more elegant or simple garland than this with satin ribbon and large glass ornaments? Gone are the days of the lush garlands encrusted with fruits, flowers and ornaments. Less is so much more!

 I love to set a pretty table. It adds to the festive atmosphere and will make your guests feel really special. So set a pretty table, especially if it is just for you!

Flowers are a must on any holiday decorating list. Fresh flowers are especially welcome during the cold wintery months. They remind us that spring is sure to return.

An easy garland and wreath decorate the armoire. The fresh green garland frames the window in lieu of draperies.

I love the extravagant look of this piece - candles and beaded garland with shiny ornaments nestled in. Over the top with style.

Tiny white lights under a sheer gauze swag. Simple beauty.

It is such fun to decorate the most unexpected places in your home like a bathroom ledge or a windowsill. Don't stress over what to use, a candle, beaded garlands or even a shiny ornament or two can make it dazzling!

Presentation is everything when you make the extra effort in wrapping your gifts.  With these papered hat boxes your wrapped gift becomes part of the holiday decorating! 

Wishing You and Yours the Happiest of Holidays.

 Trisha

Photos courtesy of bhg.

We Are Humbled!

Cyber Monday Special Savings!

We have placed some of our most beautiful Holiday items at Special Savings Prices to celebrate Cyber Monday! We can't promise that they will last the day, so be sure to check them out here.

Open House

Please stop by for our  Open House celebrating "Heavenly Holidays", and don't forget to sign up for our  mailing list. We will be drawing from our list for giveaways in December!

Seeing Stars!

Just wanted to give you a sneak peek of some of our "Shabby Stars" that will be available on our website. We apologize for the delay in getting the shop completely opened but we have been swamped with custom orders and wanted to finish those up first! Our goal is to be open for business late Wednesday! Thank you so much for your patience and please stop back and see how we decorate for the holidays!

Who We Are

In today's hectic, fast-paced world, we need a sanctuary... a haven, a soft place to land. We need a personal space that speaks of quiet and tranquility. One that allows us the comfort and renewal that only being "home" brings.

At A Vintage White we strive to capture the essence of formality and elegantly translate it to today's casual lifestyles. We embrace the desire to simplify life in order to bring some bit of stillness to our own restless world. We forgive imperfections and appreciate the beauty in the old, worn or flawed  - where time-worn is seen as time-honored.

Our carefully selected products convey our affinity for quality goods and our penchant for romantic details.

Our exclusive designs honor casual elegance incorporating the use of vintage linens, laces and exquisite adornments. We offer custom embroidered monograms to imitate those of treasured family heirlooms. We hand-select only the finest items to offer, with the desire to inspire you to create your own peaceful place - your sanctuary.

Photo courtesy of bhg.com

Almost There

I have been keeping late hours, and actually early hours too, getting things ready for the Grand Opening of the shoppe. I have sewn, embroidered, pressed, beribboned, trimmed, and glittered until the wee hours keeping the list making (and crossing off) for early morning when my mind is clear and my coffee is hot.

This has been an interesting fall season, laden with rain, colder than normal temperatures and flu. But I find myself renewed each day in the excitement of this new venture. What a perfect time of year to present our collection to you. Because the dreary and cold weather will not really matter in a few weeks when we are all busily searching for the perfect holiday gifts for our friends and family. We will brave the weather, traffic and even the economy to create yet another memorable holiday season. I invite you to please stop back and visit us during our Grand Opening Celebration, in early November. We are stocking our armoire, bureau and any other available space to the brim with items selected and designed especially for you.