On the Road with Sophisticated Vintage!

For those of us in the antiques business, the opening of the May Brimfield Antiques Market heralds the arrival of Spring. We wait for it all Fall and Winter, dreaming of treasures to find, vendors to scout out, lobster rolls and Pilgrim sandwiches at the food trucks. We anxiously anticipate what'll be this year's new thing, and what trends will hold for the coming season.

We were pleased to see that we still have our finger on the pulse. Linen covered furniture - got it. Iron garden spheres - we've got them too. Paint-finished furnishings - we're on it. We hit our regulars right away - grabbing up as many polka dot pitchers as we could - and then making the rounds to vendors we count on to have the right things at the right price.

We saw things that were "ho hum" run of the mill. And we saw things that were outstanding. And we bought things that we know you'll love (as much as we did!).

But we've returned home only to unpack and load up again! Ellen, and daughter Allison, will be showing at the Lucketts Spring Market near Leesburg, Virginia this weekend. If you've never been, it's worth the trip - lots of good vendors and merchandise. So it'll take us a while to work our way through everything and get it on display. But since we know you like to keep up with our finds, here are a few of them that'll be out this weekend:

 

and of course - POLKA DOT PITCHERS! We were only able to get a few and they will go fast so be sure to get yours now! If you can't get in this weekend, email info@sophisticatedvintage.com to get yours!

Next week we'll be redoing the window in a nautical theme, just in time for Tea Party! And before you know it, it will be First Friday, and we've got a special one planned!

Stop in and see Marilyn this weekend - (she'll be a little lonely without Ellen around). That's our report from the road! - E&M

Enter our Woodland Garden Picnic

Perhaps we've gone a bit over the top, but we can't help ourselves - we LOVE faux bois! We're seeing it everywhere - from paper goods to textiles, wall coverings to floor coverings - organic and essential. So we're pleased to bring you this new, fun window! Enjoy!

 

In the Window – Left to Right

Straight from California wine country – garden spheres made from wine barrel iron bands

Large     $145                       Medium               $125

Child size vintage hide sling chair               $115

“Birdie” assembled art with vintage bird ornament          $45

Fabulous green faux bois garden stool   $135

Small painted metal spheres                       $12 each

Sweet butterfly framed art         $38

Birds in aged frames       $45 each

Victorian era glass birdhouse      $75

Sweet mossy creamer and sugar              $32

Vintage French white oyster plate           $45 (three available)

Charming vintage bamboo stand              $95

Faux bois pitcher and two mugs (marvelous for flowers!)             $65 the set

Contemporary faux bois white ceramic lamp       $78

Rustic twig chair with burlap sacking seat              $125

Our newest cool find – Cheese boards made with recycled roofing slates!            $38

Vintage camping cup      $12

Concrete candle sticks                   $30 large; $25 small

Darling vintage Fitz & Floyd bird napkin rings. Set of 4 in original box         $18 (two sets available)

Contemporary white ceramic faux bois garden stool       $135

Shiny faux bois lamp       $78

Vietnamese glass water jug        $75 (two available)

Super faux bois candle sticks      $40 the pair (two pair available)

Sweet paper parasol      $18

Galvanized canister with crown top         $36

Stylish contemporary mirror in cut wood frame $75

Looking forward to seeing you in the shop this weekend!

And next weekend is our first anniversary!

Stop by on 1st Friday to help us celebrate - and welcome our new neighbors to High Street!

Sophisticated Vintage is located at 204 High Street

in historic downtown Chestertown.

We are open Fridays & Saturdays, 10 to 5, and until 8 p.m. on the 1st Friday of the month.

Need to reach us? Email info@sophisticatedvintage.com

or call on our mobile 301.642.5284 

 

Patience, patience!

Yes, we have a new window! But we are waiting for ONE MORE FABULOUS THING to arrive before we post a photo and send you an email! Hope to get that to you by Friday!

Not yet receiving our emails? Want to? Email us at info@sophisticatedvintage.com to be added to our list!

Sophisticated Vintage is located at 204 High Street in historic downtown Chestertown.

We are open Fridays & Saturdays, 10 to 5, and until 8 p.m. on the first Friday of the month.

Need to reach us? Email info@sophisticatedvintage.com or call on our mobile: 301.642.5284!

It's Official! We're Back for Spring!

Great news, everyone! Effective this weekend, Friday, April 29, Sophisticated Vintage is back to our regular schedule of being open every Friday & Saturday! We look forward to another year of fun finds with you!

Ellen has worked her magic with the window again! Have a look!

 

Here's what's displayed:

Delightful mid-20^th century toleware candolier   125.
Vintage garden/tea cart                                110.
Lovely green lamp with decoupage hydrangea shade     85.
Green leaf dish                 18.
Vintage flower frog         12.
Italian white ceramic basket        45.
Provence lavender crate              32.
Victorian tiles     20-40.
Industrial metal basket                  45.
Silver plate pitcher          32.
New rustic bunny            24.
Tiny metal birdcage         40.
Framed Victorian bookplates      30. each
Sweet tole shelf                               85.
Blue painted Victorian table        195.
Fabulous Italian tole centerpiece with bird           145.
Coral polka dot pitcher                  65.
Sweet green pitcher with raised flowers                               25.
Calyxware lidded jar       32.
Calyxware dish                  18.
Vintage Italian tole flower lamp on marble base                                85.
Lovely linen/burlap wing chair- vintage chair
   completely re-built & refinished            585.
Vintage vasculum for gathering botanical specimens       75
Vintage bunny basket    35.
Pair "rusty" candle holders          18.
Rusty/white sphere        18.
Old British terracotta drainpipe                  34.
New, old look terracotta topiary                               45.

See you this weekend, or drop us a line or call:

Email info@sophisticatedvintage.com or call 301.642.5284

 Happy Spring to you and yours! - Ellen & Marilyn

Sophisticated Vintage is located at 204 High Street in historic downtown Chestertown, on Maryland's Eastern Shore. We are open Fridays & Saturdays from 10 to 5, and until 8 pm on the First Friday of the month.

Need to reach us? Email info@sophisticatedvintage.com or call 301.642.5284

 

Spring is peeking in!

Spring - and First Friday beckon - who can resist their appeal? Shoots of green peeping up in the garden, we begin to turn our thoughts outside. . .soon, soon!

Here's a peek at our new window:

From the left:
Large green demijohn bottle      $75.
Vintage chicken feeder                                 $48.
Copper stand in flower motif      $48
Old cement planter                         $55.
Lovely decoupage tray                  $70.
White architectural trim pieces                  $40 & $45
Pair French bird illustrations - reverse painted glass         $145 the pair
Charming vintage iron chairs       $115. each
Vintage rustic white table - great size                     $165.
Vintage lamp, newly painted gray            $75.
Industrial metal basket                  $45.
Silverplate candleholders with shades – an elegant touch for a garden party        $25. each
New mercury glass globe             $20.
Painted white basket                     $38.
Black plant stand              $35.
Black tiered patio table                  $45.
Art deco period tiered stand       $75.
Wicker bottle lamp/black shade                                $58.
Extra large old key           $22.
Limoge cachepot with clover design        $38.
Green glass sugar and creamer                  $10.
Wonderful Italian pottery pitcher             $45.
Vintage bunny basket                    $35.
Vintage child's wicker chair          $45.
New, aged looking cement mirror            $45.
Sweet vintage doll's bonnet        $10.
New "rustic" bunny        $24.

 We’ll be open

March 1 – First Friday, 10 to 8; Saturday, March 2, 10 to 5
Saturday, March 9, 10 to 5
Saturday, March 16, 10 to 5
Friday & Saturday, March 29 & 30, 10 to 5

And other dates by chance or appointment! Just call 301-642-5284

And beginning in April, open every Friday & Saturday!

Don’t forget! Our Winter Sale on many items continues through March!

And check our our new page - Inspirations - to get a birds eye view of what we're finding on the road!

Sophisticated Vintage is located at 204 High Street in historic downtown Chestertown. You can always get us at info@sophisticatedvintage.com or call 301-642-5284.

Notes from the Road

OPEN SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16!

Stop by, or call 301.642.5284 for hours

We've heard from you in the past that you enjoy keeping up with our travels - when we're dashing through the fields at the Brimfield Antiques Markets or prowling our favorite design galleries and haunts to find the current fashion.

Sometimes it's fun to follow the "circuit", as dealers we see in the north during the summer head for warmer climates in the winter, showing up in Atlanta, Texas, Nashville - we never know who we'll see where, but it's always a fun moment to turn a corner and see a familiar face. We thought we'd bring you along with us for a quick visit.

A peek in the booth of Marvin and Leslie Wies of Baltimore is always a treat, with their quirky collection of wonderful folk art and country pieces. We hear Nashville may be their next stop before heading north as the Spring shows start up.

And whenever we run into Karen Ellsworth, it's a special occasion! When we saw her in Brimfield this past year we came away with some fabulous mercury glass pieces that flew off the shelves, and she didn't disappoint this time! Can't wait to get them in the shop!

Dot and her son Paul say they're from Pennsylvania. But considering we see them ALL OVER THE PLACE, we think maybe they're just nomads. Here we found them on a sunny day at the famous Lincoln Road Antiques Market in Miami's South Beach neighborhood. Looks like they were enjoying the tropical life!

Sometimes we run into people we're just SURE we've met before, but we just can't place them. So then the "Where do I know you from?" Q&A begins. And it usually ends with - "Oh, Brimfield. Of course." That was the case with Kathy Brown, whose wonderful collection of folky and unusual items brought us back to her booth several times for a closer look.

And, maybe even more fun than "Who" we're going to find is "What" we're going to find. We won't be so cruel as to tempt you with the things we'll unveil when we open for our regular weekend schedule in the spring, but we will share a couple of things that are on our Etsy shop!

A wonderful Bohemian mercury glass master salt with amber interior, and a rare European mercury glass crucifixion.

A few sweet trophies - for bowling, for canoe tilting (!), and a mystery

A darling Art Nouveau monogrammed baby mirror for twins!

A terrific set of Art Deco style mirrored numbers in their original box

That's our tale for today. Time to stop writing and start shopping! We've just heard about a flea market we should check out, but we'll need to be there early - by 4:30 a.m.! - to find the really good stuff! We're going to need a nap!

Open this Friday!

We're feeling the love! Open this Friday, 10 to 5, for a little Valentine's (and Winter Sale!) shopping!

Weather permitting, we'll be open next Friday & Saturday too! We'll keep you posted here!

Sophisticated Vintage is located at 204 High Street in historic downtown Chestertown, and we're in Foxwell's Antiques in Easton - 7 days a week!

Don't forget to check out the new finds at Marilyn's Etsy shop - Plum Lucky Vintage!