A Vintage 4th of July at Dunhaven Place

Independence Day will be upon us before we know it!  Vintage red white and blue calls to mind the grandeur of days gone by.  The best 4th of July is the vintage variety.

This local backyard demonstrates this gardener's penchant for vintage style with its wicker furniture and gazebo swagged in bold red, white and blue.

Pops of black is reminiscent of Paul Revere and events that led to the independence of America.

The play of light and shadow is as timeless as the picket fencing in the background.

It doesn't take much to call to mind those days gone by, just an artfully displayed piece or two.

This antique wicker rocker is just the ticket and is available at Dunhaven Place on June 14th.  Be sure to come by and check it out along with our fun 4th of July decor.

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Seeking Inspiration at Dunhaven Place

Beauty is something we can find around us or it is something we can go looking for.  At Dunhaven Place we are always looking for inspiring vistas to fuel our creativity and to create beauty in those very places that don't require much wandering.  Our homes and gardens,whether they be acres of land or only a balcony, are just such places.

  Happy was the day when a fellow rose enthusiast walked through our doors and led us to one of the most lovely spots on earth:  her garden.  An invitation to visit her personal heaven on earth was speedily accepted and off I went, camera at the ready.

Much inspiration was to be gleaned from her artistic pairings and I learned that roses are at their best when complemented with flowers from other families, various shapes over which to spread and amongst dapples of light and shadow.

Roses are a well loved flower that will shine in any setting.  In my mind, however, they look best in an environment that bespeaks the atmosphere of days past amongst non-flora and fauna treasures that are as timeless as the roses themselves and this garden did not disappoint! 

The scenery is studded with beautiful garden gems such as statues, bird baths, cages, lanterns, topiaries and more, giving the landscape depth, breadth and resonance. 

 It's difficult to believe that this garden surrounds a tract home in an urbane city a hop skip and a jump from Dunhaven Place. 

Every bit of this beautiful garden is ornamented in one way or another without feeling the least overdone in any way.

And then I spied the table and chairs under the canopy of the Cecile De Brunner.

The chandelier, the sheer draperies, the lace tablecloth, all were perfect counterpoints to the black metal chairs and other hardscape features.

How I wish my poor camera skills had captured the full beauty of what I was so thoroughly enjoying.  I went home and resolved to more fully see, use and appreciate the beauty around me. 

Father's Day is coming up and we at Dunhaven Place fully realize that we have little to offer that would warm the heart of the dads out there.  So, we offer a perfectly suitable alternative:  the artwork of CafePress/Attune, the company that created our gorgeous logo.  Be sure to visit and view all the fun ideas for the fathers in your life.

Next week:  see this garden decked out for the 4th of July!

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Thanks~
Heidi

Dunhaven Place's Summer Lodge Look

The long days of summer are stretching out before us and with it comes endless opportunities for casual, care-free living. 

If you are a fan of that beachy chic, casual country or summer lodge look, Dunhaven Place has a wide array of new, used and vintage items that will bring that special magic to your summertime surroundings.  Even better, our Memorial Day Sale has been extended through the end of May--30% off everything in the store (excepting vintage quilts, linens and lace). 

Believe it or not the 4th of July is almost upon us.  Come check out our dishes, pottery and other items designed to appeal to the gracious hostess in you. 

Watch for next weeks missive where I take you through a tour of a magazine-worthy garden, chock full of those perfect pieces that make your garden feel like a retreat. 

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Memorial Day Blow Out Sale at Dunhaven Place!

Everything is 30% off at Dunhaven Place Thursday the 24th through Saturday the 26th only.  Is there something you have had an eye on for a while?  Now is the time to come in a scoop it up!  Sale price applies to lowest ticketed price so sale items are on an even better bargain!  Hope to see you there!  (Vintage and antique quilts, linens and lace are not included in this sale.) 

 The home of friends of ours has been damaged by a house fire--two of their dogs died of smoke inhalation and the house has sustained a lot of damage.  If interested in helping out and donating, click
HERE--and thank you!

Vintage Furnishings For a Romantic Garden

Bring the indoors out!  Now that the days are long and lovely, spending time outside is a must!  A few pieces of painted furniture can accentuate the colors of your garden while providing inviting places to relax, all arranged in enticing displays. 

 Wicker chairs are a natural outdoors (as well as in!) but wood furniture that has been painted can withstand the heat of the summer months.  As long as you cover or bring inside for the rainy season, your favorite pieces can live side by side with wicker, cedar and rattan.

This caned bench  is a perfect example of items we currently have in stock that would work well in your yard or garden.  Due to a recent problem with Craigslist, our furniture ads are no longer searchable.  Please rest assured that we still sell furniture at Dunhaven Place. Please like us on FB, link to this post and spread the word about Dunhaven Place!

Dunhaven Place is Back!

Dunhaven Place was closed whilst I attended an awards gala for published novelists (I'm on the left).  I didn't win my category but I LOVED visiting with so many of my writerly friends.  Despite my absence, my little store was never far from my thoughts and I collected sweet treasures along the way.

This sweet Prussian-made Chocolate set with its hand painted roses, adorable cups and whisper thin saucers is one of my favorite finds.

There are also some fun new additions to the French Room (perhaps better termed "The French Quarter) including rate, uber vintage or one of a kind.  Whatever your preferred decorating style, be sure to stop in and see what's new at Dunhaven Place!

Dunhaven Place Goes on Vacation

We are currently closed for a fun-filled trip full of family and friends.  We open again on Wednesday May 9th and hope to see you then.  Bye for now!
(To see more photos of this awesome chalkboard click HERE.)