Black Friday GRAND Sale

 

Black Friday GRAND sale starts Friday, November 28^th thru Monday December 1^st. This year I am happy to invite you to enjoy 15% off Entire Stock New Christmas Decor, Ornaments and all Vintage Treasures, this is a GRAND sale.  Extended Shopping hours Friday, Nov. 28^th 10am. -8pm.

In true Faded Elegance style we will host a Champaign Brunch and Holiday Cookies.  Nibble and Sip while you shop local for inspired holiday gifts. 

Enjoy a special gift with purchase, PJ Salvage bag, retail value of $15.00.  While supplies last!

We will kick start our annual holiday best decorated dealer space; vote for your Favorite decorated space and be entered to win a $50.00 Gift Certificate.

Let’s sweeten the black Friday sale… Wear you favorite PJ Salvage PJ’s and receive25% off any one item.

Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! ~ Cheers Kimberly

Don’t miss Santa arriving in Historic Downtown Snohomish, check out all the fun Home for the Holiday family friendly events http://www.historicdowntownsnohomish.org/home-for-the-holidays-2014.asp

 

 

Tis the season to…Sparkle

Last Monday was Faded Elegance's Annual Holiday blitz. I closed the store, papered up the windows and turned on the Christmas music while we transformed the store into a holiday wonderland. The holidays make everything sparkle, I love the sparkling trees and how this time of year always brings the best out of people, hence Tis the season to...Sparkle!

{No Peeking!}

{Tis the Season to...Sparkle}

{one of over 10 decorated trees}

{Peace on earth}

Don’t miss our Annual Sale and Open House Friday, November 25th-27th.
15% off Sale on entire stock Vintage and Antique Treasures
1st 30 customers will receive a very special gift with purchase
Enter to win $75.00 Gift Certificate and Vote for your favorite dealer space
Enjoy Christmas Cookies and Hot Cider

You won’t be disappointed; my very talented dealers never cease to amaze me with their creativity and talents. Come be inspired and vote for your favorite dealer space and be entered to win a $75.00 gift certificate.

Joyeuses Pâques!

We have front row seats to our local Snohomish Easter Parade every year. You can't say were not kid friendly! Check out our Faded Elegance kid posse. I am feeling old it feels like just yesterday I was marching in the same parade with my Brownie troop.

Easter snuck up on me this year, Chloe reminded me that we still needed to make her Easter Bonnet last night. She drew her bonnet design; I was very relived that I could scrounge up all that she needed.
Wishing you and your families a very Joyeuses Paques! (Happy Easter)

Ringing in 2011…

I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday with your family and friends, we sure did! We had a wonderful year at Faded Elegance thanks to our wonderful friends. I can't believe that 2010 flew by so quickly and the Christmas season is now behind us.

A special thanks to everyone that donated to the Toys for Tots.

Chloe making the special delivery.
Christmas at our house, Chloe talked me into the red Santa stocking for her and Rocco this year:)
The store is stocked with new merchandise to help with the after Christmas blahs! You know what I am talking about. We have so many exciting things up our sleeves this year so keep posted.....You will be the first to know.
Happy New Year!

Simpatico Bubble Bath..In time with nature, love and imagination

Tis the Season.. to deck Faded Elegance

Happy Holidays! We closed the store, papered the windows in preparation for the holiday season. The faboulse Faded Elegance dealers brought tons of beautiful holiday treasures and worked tirelessly on their displays. The snow only added to the ambiance, no other way to get into the spirit.
The following day we unveiled our windows and started our Best Decorated Dealer Space contest. The competition is very fierce; customers vote on their favorite space and are entered to win a $50.00 Faded Elegance gift certificate. We are still counting the ballots and will announce the winner very soon!

I wanted a different holiday look this year, an eye catching red and white. I hung mirrored curtains to add sparkle and shimmer. I recruited my sister to help wrap hundreds of gift boxes in white shinny paper and a big satin bow. When I think of Christmas I think of all things sparkly and lots of presents. Every year we do some sort of snowy scene, last year we had stacks of fire wood and snow. …hope you like it!

Take a {peek} at our talented dealer’s vignettes…

{Amy Duncan}

{Katie Russel}

{Darci De Bartole}

{Dee Mason}

{Jan Marie Lapsansky}

{Kerrie Armeson}

{Michelle Kiel}

{Rachal Trull}

{Shannon Runte}

We are missing a few dealers due to the snow.

Happy Holiday! Keep posted for details on upcoming events.

No peeking until November 23rd!

Faded Elegance will be closed Monday Nov. 22nd, the holiday elves will be working away transforming the store into a Holiday wonderland filled with gift giving and decorating ideas. So no peeking until Tuesday, Nov.23rd, we will be unveiling our holiday displays and new merchandise and open for business.

Our Talented dealers have collected the best of the best holiday items and will be bringing them in just in time for our Annual Holiday Sale. At Faded Egance we have a holiday tradition, you vote for the best decorated dealer space. The competition is very stiff! So come vote and enter to win a $50.00 Faded Elegance Gift Certificate. Voting begins November 23rd
Annual {Holiday Sale} begins Friday Nov. 26th-29th.

Friday Nov. 26th extended shopping hours 10-7pm.
15% off entire stock of vintage and antique treasures
Gift with purchase for the first 25 customers.
Nibble and sip on European sipping chocolate and holiday cookies
Vote for your Favorite decorated dealer space and be entered to win a $50.00 Gift Certificate.
4:15 pm Santa arrives in Historic Downtown Snohomish,traveling up First Street in a horse drawn carriage.
The store is packed with delightful gifts that you will not be able to wait to give! I have shopped all year looking for special gifts and entertaining pieces that I would love to find under my tree. It’s all about the GIFT this year!

Shhhh... Don’t tell I gave you a sneak peek!

It's a grand ol' flag...

4th of July Sale

15% Off Entire Stock Antique and Vintage Treasures.

July 3rd-July 5th

Were open July 4th 11am-4pm

Come enjoy lemonade and Bella Cucina {Artful Food} Samples

We've been busy stocking the store with fabulous Antique and Vintage Finds in anticipation of our 4th of July weekend sale.
{Paris Salon}

{Jardin français}

We have 3 new fabulously talented dealers at Faded Elegance.

Come Celebrate Independence Day in Historic Downtown Snohomish, Antique Capitol of the Northwest!

Happy 4th of July~Kimberly

Memorial Day Weekend Sale

Memorial Day Weekend Sale

May 29th-31st 15% Off Entire Stock Of Antiques And Vintage Treasures

Faded Elegance is stocked with great new treasures just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

Memorial Day is not just the unofficial start of summer, a time for picnics or just another three-day weekend. Memorial Day is a day for us to remember those who died in the service of our nation. I’m personally grateful of the sacrifices that others had made for our country. Have a safe and joyous Memorial Day weekend. But do not forget to honor all of the brave men and women who made this day possible.

Something for every Bunny!

Easter is right around the corner, it's early this year. I love Easter, you have pretty Easter dresses, Easter baskets and great spring decorations. I have my entire family for Easter, I make everyone a basket and we have a giant Easter egg hunt. This year Easter is going to be hectic, I am leaving for Belize next week for my sisters wedding, we will be getting home just in time for Easter!

Today, our Easter candy arrived, these delightful award winning chocolate Carrots, Bunnies and Eggs are made the European method with a special blend of rich hand picked cocoa beans.

These gourmet solid milk chocolate candies make a wonderful addition to an Easter basket of a token of appreciation.
I display these darling faux chocolate bunnies and eggs on my dessert buffet staggered on different height cake plates. Someone all ways mistakes them for the real thing!

"Craft Night" with Amy Duncan

Make a heartfelt Valentine for a special someone.

Just in time for Valentine's Day! Join us for an inspired evening of fun.

Amy will demonstrate how to make a one of a kind Valentine from a antique wooden spool and vintage ephemera and trimmings.

Amy Duncan, a former partner of The Salvage Studio is a nationally known local collage artist. Check out her new blog http://fourcornersdesign.blogspot.com

Amy will supply a huge collection of ephemera and vintage found items to create your personal one-of-a-kind Valentine. In true Faded Elegance Style we will be serving Champagne and Nibbles during the evening.

February 5th 6-9 pm

Fee $24.00 includes all supplies

Sips and Nibbles

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Gather your favorite gal pals and make a night of it!

See you soon~Kimberly

Happy New Year

I want to take a moment and wish our wonderful customers and blog followers Happy New Year! Enjoy the time with your family and Friends. I am thankful for your continue support of Faded Elegance, you make it possible for me to follow my bliss. Thank you for a fabulous 2009!
For our Holiday Open House, we shared holiday decorating and entertaining tips. I made signs and we displayed tips throughout the store. Hope this helps to inspire you!

The French love sparklers, on my 40th Birthday in Paris we had dinner at the most fabulous French Restaurant Julien. When the wait staff found out that it was my Birthday, they surprised me with Creme Brulee and sparklers for birthday candles. It was totally magical. Check out Julien at http://www.julienparis.com/

Last August, Dee met her daughter in Paris and brought back a very special entertaining tip.
"This past summer I was sitting in an outdoor cafe in Paris with my daughter. It was midnight and people were everywhere! We ordered Champagne to celebrate, and when it came, I knew this would be the new thing I would do for special occasions. Each glass had a strawberry on the sided with a lit sparkler though it!"
Hope you enjoy this as much as I did
~A La Votrel! Cheers- Dee Masion

Use Vintage mirrors in a new way.. place one on your dinning room table as the platform for your centerpiece for added sparkle. Hang a small embellished mirror on your front door as an alternative to a wreath. ~Blessings Jan Marie Lapsansky

"One of my favorite chores is setting an attractive and inviting table with fancy folded napkins. For folding ideas and instructions go to MarthStewart.com"

~Happy Holidays Jo Marie Richman

" Add interest and height to your vignettes by using cake stands. Antique mirrored stands ass drama and light. "

~Enjoy Darcie De Bortole

"Place card holders created from lone salt and pepper shakers can either designate a place setting for a guest or identify entrees on a buffet table. Insert a photo or favorite quote to ass interest to a bookshelf- endless possibilities!
~Happy New Years! Amy Duncan

This Punch is always a hit at our events. It look wonderful in a beautiful crystal beverage server. You can always try different fruits to float.

Mock Champagne Punch

Mix Ginger Ale with Apple Juice. Float sliced Apples and pour into an elegant decanter to serve

~Merci Kimberly

Tidings of Peace and Joy

50% Off Enitre Stock Christmas

Happy Holidays and Thank you for a wonderful 2009!

Happy New Year-Kimberly

Historic Snohomish Parlor Tour-Happy Holidays!

Sunday morning I was looking forward to the Historic Snohomish Parlor Tour. The past several weeks I had been chatting with several of my customers that were on the tour this year. I was so looking forward to seeing every ones holiday decorations. That all ended when I received a call from Kassidy at the store, our pipes had burst. I quickly drove to the store to move furniture and bailout water. Kassidy was a life save, she quickly moved furniture before the Fire Department and I could make it to the store. The Snohomish Fire Department were wonderful. Thank you! So long story short once again I missed the Historic Snohomish Parlor Tour.


Stephanie was kind enough to invite me to her house, I had been hearing about her house all week after the tour. Stephanie has created such a warm vintage living space in a wonderful new house. In the store many customers exclaim, "I love Antique and Vintage furniture and accessories, but I live in a new house" well Stephanie proves that it can be done.
I have found my design soul sister, I already knew this since she always buys my favorite finds. We had a fabulous time walking through her house sharing NYC flea market stories.
Stephanie has a fantastic attention to detail. I loved the chalkboard on her kitchen cabinet with french writing.
This is where her dog, jack's food and water is kept on a silver tray with this darling chalkboard. Now that we have a new puppy, I'll have to think of something this creative.


Stephanie and her husband found a antique wood from a salvage store and built their fire place mantel.


Her table setting was delightful! Stephanie used different heights to add drama and interest along with unique found objects. Beautiful!

I use found objects and items with personal meaning in my own decorating. When we have company, people always wander around looking at my vintage finds. I always have a story or memory of where I found the treasure. Stephanie has a garden urn filled with shells from a trip to Florida with her family.

Thank you Stephanie for sharing your house and wonderful holiday spirit. I am posting more photos of Stephanie's house and holiday decorating on Face Book. To view click on the above Face Book button and become a Friend.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Kimberly