Back From Boston
Did everyone have a lovely weekend? As I mentioned last week, I took a trip to Boston to help my In-Laws sort out some of the contents in their home. They live on the North Shore near Marblehead. The view from their living room window is a fifteen on a scale of one to ten.
The mornings always start with a walk. When I first met them, more than two decades ago, I could barely keep up with my MIL on her walks....she was fast! These days, we all walk at different paces and venture out on a staggered schedule. This is what the walking view is on a typical day.
Charming homes and condo's along the way.
We spent an entire day sorting through old photos and memorabilia. I enjoyed learning more about them and seeing my husband in his formative years, as he would joke. Since my family wasn't with me, I brought back old camp letters, report cards, and pictures so we could all share in the fun of seeing Mr. CIH when he was their age. Poor guy, he hated camp and reading the letters made us all laugh.
Here are a few of the pieces of furniture that will make their way into our next home.
A pair of rope chairs, abstract art and the vintage table.
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| A brass and glass waterfall coffee and end table. |
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| Vintage rattan (?) reclining chair. |
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| Grasscloth covered waterfall table, upholstered stools and Lucite wave sculpture.
I had a great time and when I returned home, my daughter decided that she needs to go visit Boston one more time before we move.....so we are all going back next weekend!
I think we are going to take a Salem Witch Tour...something we have never done. I'll keep you posted.
Have you ever been to the North Shore of Boston? Is there anything else we should see or do?
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Replating Brass
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This Friday, I am heading to Boston for the weekend. My In-Laws are downsizing their living situation and would like me to select whatever pieces of furniture I would like to have for our home. Yes, we get along that well! In fact, my FIL and I love to have a glass of wine promptly at five o'clock. He just got an iPhone and at 85 he is able to text my daughter and FaceTime us.
One of the items they would like us to have is their brass and smoked glass dining room table. It is similar to this one.
The table is a bit tired and definitely has some wear on the finish. I thought that my lovely readers might know something about replating brass(?)
Have you ever had anything replated?
Fun Vintage Brass Accessories on Etsy
I put together a fun collection of some vintage brass home accessories. I used a tool that Jennifer told me about. You can find a link to that tool at the bottom of the second group of pictures.
All the items are all available on Etsy. This first set is my group shot.
On this set, you can click on each image to take you directly to that item.
Happy shopping!
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Ducks in a Row
I used the same treatment on them that I used on this mirror. Just like the mirror, they look like real brass. I am going to have fun placing them all over the house.
Karl, Is That You?
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The pinner never responded...would you?
Meet my new coffee table
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| 1st dibs $2,850. |
There is a slight difference with this table, it does not have the ribs on the top piece holding up the glass....mine does.
Here is an Asian Style table on 1st dibs that is very similar to mine. This one is rectangular.
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| 1st dibs $4,200. |
This detail is identical to mine
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| 1st dibs $4,200. |
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| Karl Springer Table ~ $7,000 (US) |
This is not difficult to mask with a creative solution. The glass is almost perfect...especially for its age.
I did a quick styled picture for you.
