Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Curious Collecting

I'm sure many of you have heard of 'Curious Sofa', the amazing store run by talented Debbie Dusenberry.  I've saved so many magazine articles featuring her famous store and vintage-style home.  She is truly a master at styling and collecting unique vintage finds.
Although the Curious Sofa brick-and-mortar store was closed a while ago, Ms. Dusenberry has maintained an online store of the same name.  I love browsing there from time to time, and finally made my first purchase!
Feast your eyes on these neat old salvaged balusters I ordered ...(the two framing the cabinet door):   


I got 4 balusters in all.  The other two are leaning against a window on this nearby console table:





I'm not sure where they'll be permanently displayed, perhaps all 4 together.  They do add character, as do these vintage linens from Curious Sofa.  They have beautiful detailed edging...



I think these will look nice in some fall displays around here.  Here they're prettily piled on my chair:

As we start to turn the corner toward fall, I start turning toward baking.  I'm looking forward to the upcoming apple season and the scents of cinnamon with apple.  For now, I baked a quick bread for a summer breakfast:


Wish you could all join me here for tea...

Sharing with White Wednesday.  Have a great week!

19 comments:

  1. Susan,
    It all looks so pretty! LOVE those beautiful linens.And that bread looks delicious!
    xx
    Anne

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  2. I've never heard of the shop, I'll have to check it out! All your treasures are gorgeous and I just love your little round table!!!

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  3. Wow Susan! Sooo beautiful. Love the display the way it is now. The touches of light blue all around are lovely! I am looking forward to all those delicious and comforting Fall scents too!
    Roselle

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  4. Beautiful,so romance and perfect!!I have no words!!!
    xoxo...by Vicky

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  5. This all looks so lovely! And those linens are gorgeous. I think you're pretty talented with display, yourself!'
    And that bread looks amazing...I'd love to pop over for tea :)

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  6. congrats on your somerset life pubs! and such gorgeous vignettes with the balusters and linens! pretty table scape--love that sweet blue scale:)

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  7. Oh that last photo looks like something out Jdl magazine...so,so pretty!!!

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  8. Your whole post looks like a magazine--just beautiful!

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  9. I'm drooling over that yummy looking bread, Susan! Love your new treasures, and your window is the perfect backdrop. Gorgeous vignettes, as always!!!

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  10. Beeeeautiful vignettes, Susan! And that bread looks absolutely yummy! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  11. Everything looks just lovely! I especially like your little breakfast area.

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  12. Hi! I just found your beautiful blog through White Wednesdays and am now following - looking forward to reading more fun posts and admiring more beautiful photos! Feel free to stop by and visit me at pinkcherubmoon.blogspot.com
    Hugs, Leena

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  13. I love the shelving in the breakfast nook, so charming!

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  14. How very inspiring. Nothing is prettier than white on white--so feminine!

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  15. Very lovely! The balusters are so nice. Your vignettes with all white are so pretty!

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  16. Oh Susan...I would love a piece of the scrumptious cake! thank you!

    your linens are so pretty with the crochet edging...!


    thanks for sharing your white wednesday post.

    ciao bella
    creative carmelina

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  17. I'm visiting from Kathleen's White Wednesday to admire your treasures. Love your vintage linens with their gorgeous crochet edgings. A very lucky find indeed and they loo so pretty on your chair.
    rita

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  18. Looks great Susan!
    I was lucky enough to win a giveaway from CS a while back...love to follow along with her for inspiration!

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  19. Hi Susan! Me again:) After I read this post I visited the Curious Sofa and bought the sweetest little pair of angel wings. They just arrived and I love them! Thanks for the link:)

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- Susan