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

Santa’s coming to Faded Elegance

Happy Holiday!
We are so excited for our special guest from the North Pole.
Santa will be at Faded Elegance Saturday Dec. 5th 2-6pm
Bring your camera and be ready to tell Santa if you've been naught or nice. This is going to be a great photo opportunity, bring the kiddies or your pampered pet for a holiday photo with Santa. Come let us help you get in the holiday spirit with hot cider and a visit with Santa.
Bring a food donation for the Snohomish Food bank and receive a beautiful mercury glass ornament from Faded Elegance.

Annual Holiday Open House & Sale

We are wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. Faded Elegance is decorated and stocked with inspired gift giving ideas and everything you need to deck the halls.

Join us for our

Annual Holiday Open House &Sale

November 27th-30th

20% off entire store*

*excluding Rhonda Addison art, new jewelry, candles,bath and body products
Enjoy Hot Cider and Holiday Cookies

Enter to win a Faded Elegance Gift Certificate. Vote for the "Best decorated dealer space".

Bring in a food donation for the Snohomish Food Bank and receive a Mercury glass ornament.

Kick off the holidays in Historic Downtown Snohomish for a old fashioned Christmas, during the "Home for the Holidays"event. Come see Santa ride up First Street in a horse drawn carriage. Enjoy Dickens carolers and a beautiful tree lighting ceremony. The Historic Downtown Snohomish "Home for the Holidays" is a wonderful family tradition, see you there!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Kimberly

An Evening of inspiration with Rhonda Addison

Friday November 20th we had one of our "VIP After Hour Parties" with guest artist Rhonda Addison. Thank you for joining us at Faded Elegance for an evening of inspiration and Champagne. I always enjoy visiting with our friends after store hours. I am embarrassed to say that I was having such a good time, I forgot to take pictures!

Rhonda brought her newest collection of "Fall Fruit" and "Western Bling" art. Rhonda's style of photography creates a magical timeless feeling. She is known for her custom photography and embellished collections of still life images. Rhonda is amazing; her unique style of photography is a one of a kind treasured art piece.
We are now carrying Rhonda's art at Faded Elegance, so if you missed our event, you can still see Rhonda's work at Faded Elegance. Rhonda, congratulations on your nuptials!

Check out Rhonda's website-www.rhondaassion.com

During our event we displayed decorating and entertaining tips throughout the store, just in time for the Holiday! Next blog post I will post each dealer's tip, so keep posted. I am always amazed by our talented dealers at Faded Elegance. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by such a group of wonderfully talented ladies.

We served yummy caramel apples and nibbles with champagne. Everyone received a special Faded Elegance tote bag with purchase. For every donation of food for the Snohomish Food Bank, we are giving out beautiful mercury glass ornaments. Please bring your food donations to Faded Elegance. To receive invites to our special events...Join our email list and become a VIP customer.

Meet Rhonda Addison

It's Going to be a party!

Friday November 20th6-9pm
15% off entire store
(6-9pm only)

Just for our VIP Faded Elegance customers, (that's you) we will be having an after hours party and sale.
We want to help you get a jump start on your holiday shopping and decorating.
Meet Rhonda Addison and see her newest collection of "Fall Fruit" and "Western Bling" art. Combining her love for the warmth of the Holidays, nature and her new found treasure in Montana........
Rhonda Addison's fine art photography creates a magical timeless feeling. Her embellished style includes vintage jewels, pearls and sparkle that will give your a one of a kind art piece.
I am so thrilled to have Rhonda at Faded Elegance, She is the most talented and inspirational person. You will be so inspired after meeting her.

{Be Inspired} We will be sharing decorating and entertaining tips, just in time for the holidays.
{Give} Bring a donation of can food for the Snohomish Food Bank and receive a special gift.
Champagne and Nibbles
DrawingGift w/ Purchase

Enjoy an evening of sipping and nibbling while visiting with your favorite gal pals.

See you Friday!

Trick or Treat at Faded Elegance

We had a fabulous Halloween at Faded Elegance. Chloe, my darling 4 year old, was Marie Antoinette. Chloe had broken her leg 6 weeks ago and was very relieved to have her cast off in time for Halloween. We have hundreds of cute little trick or treaters visit Historic Downtown Snohomish.

Well, I am back from my trip to England and France. I have so much to share and tons of pictures. I had the most fantastic time and found fabulous treasures at the flea markets.

Very soon I will have a post on my trip, I haven't even unpacked yet!

Au revoir

Kimberly

It's going to be a party!

Anniversary Celebration
September 18th-19th
Come celebrate our year anniversary in Snohomish.
Specials and drawings both days!

Mark your calendar….. VIP Girls Night Out
Saturday September 19th 6-9pm

Sip Chocolate martinis &nibble while getting the first pick of our new fall merchandise.
Relax and unwind with a complementary massage from Snohomish Massage. Enter to win one hour massage gift certificate and receive a $10.00 off massage coupon that evening from Snohomish Massage. http://www.snohomishmassage.com/

Salon Ambience will be doing fall hair and makeup consultations.
After you have been pampered, Salon Ambience will be taking pictures of you and your best gal pal. Enter to win one of two Luxuries Gift Baskets of products and services.

Meet Kate Hartley DiSantis of Full Circle Studio, INC. Kate creates beautiful handcrafted embellishments for the home. She believes that in a world of mass marketing and huge chain stores, there is an important place for objects made by hand here in the U.S. of A. Full Circle Studio is nested on a small island outside Seattle, WA and everything Kate creates is from her original collages and designs and decoupaged by hand by local artisans. Kate will be bringing her limited edition plaques and decoupaged pots not featured anywhere else. She will also sign switch plates, and for the paper weights she will sign a gift enclosure. We are thrilled at Faded Elegance to carry Full Circle Studio’s line of switchplates, paperweights, coasters and limited edition plaques. Check out her website http://www.fullcirclestudio.biz/

Enjoy an evening with your favorite gal pals being pampered while shopping and sipping the night away! Looking forward to see you!