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Showing posts with label Interior Decor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Interior Decor. Show all posts
CHAIRISH
We're so exciting to be partnering with the new home decor shopping platform, Chairish. Treasures galore gathered through carefully curated shops. And the best part? You have the option to buy or simply make an offer. Shopping for treasures without leaving the comfort of your home; yeah, we're all about that.
This week on Chairish, we were thrilled to see fashion designer Corey Lynn Calter picked three pieces from our collection in her round up her favorites! Hop on over and check out our curious collection of fine goods!
MIX + MATCH: Industrial Vintage and Global Textiles
I came across this image while reading one of my favorite digital magazines, Lonny, and totally saw Magpie Fields flair. To achieve a look like this, add vintage industrial lighting and touches of global textiles. Featured is the Shed Some Light and the Vintage Geometric Linens from our shop.
All little more about the featured products:
Shed Some Light is an exclusive Magpie Fields lighting piece that we handmade. The materials used were a vintage chicken feeder and fabric electrical cording. There are two options available: black or brown cording. The light was designed as a swag light creating flexibility for the light to be hung in multiple places in your space or hung as a pendant light. $150 in the shop!
The Vintage Geometric Linens are just that. A simple, geometric design was woven to make these beautiful napkins. With this neutral color palette the napkins blend in nicely on your table. Use as a charger, napkin, or designated space to place a candle. It's a nice touch and is $22 for the set of five in the shop!
One-of-a-kind pieces to add charm to your space. Once they're gone, they're gone!
Popping Up: Paint Brushstrokes
Guilty - I was on Pinterest...
and I came across the new Chanel line for Spring 2014 that reminded me so much of the brushed aluminum vintage fixtures in the shop! I remember when I came across these 1960s mod fixtures I had to grab them for their shape alone. The clean lines of the fixtures is of course eye-catching and then enhancing them with bright splashes of hand-painted colorful motion has only added that much more interest to the design.
If this paint brushstroke is popping up on the fashion runway of Chanel then I definitely think we were and are on to something. Pretty cool right?
I have a feeling we're going to be seeing a lot more of this whimsy brushstroke business in both fashion and interiors. Let's ride the wave...
MAGPIE FIELDS AT MARBURGER FARM
So it happened, Magpie Fields made it through it's first show - and not just any show, but Marburger Farm! I was honored to be part of this world renowned antique show. It was an incredible experience. Here is what went down ...
Opening day was energy-filled. There was chatter all around and people were hungry to shop for antiques. Through our set-up, I realized pricing everything the night before was a bad idea. We were working on a few hours of sleep on the busiest day - hey, lesson learned!
Let's go back to the first day of set-up..When I arrived at Marburger Farm, it seemed surreal. I was experiencing the antique show from a different perspective - a dealer instead of a shopper. My good friend, Rachel, was sweet enough to take off work to go down to Round Top to help out with the initial stages of setting-up. We arrived and we had a blank canvas - intimidating but at the same time extremely motivating - we could do whatever we wanted...a creative's dream really!
The first day of set-up we did the textured walls, the Magpie Fields logo to make it official and the lighting "T" beam. My dad was an all-star - he really brought my vision to life with this metal "T" he built. He created the structure that was holding the lights and wired it to bring them to life - it really made the booth stand out. That extra touch brought it to the next level.
Yeah, and that handsome guy below - he's my heart. He came to the rescue many of times - helping out on show days to coming after work to help us out with set-up to the wee hours of the night - he was there.
A show takes a lot of hands and help from others - I honestly couldn't have done it without the support from family and friends - I'm truly blessed.
The second day was move-in day. All hands on deck - we unloaded everything and started unpacking boxes ... After that, the next two days we spent merchandising/ pricing/ etc - the best part but a very time consuming part. It was awesome to have my mom to share this experience with - she's my ray of sunshine! A mother daughter duo that came ready to set-up shop and that we did!
Mom and I rearranged the layout half way through the show to keep things fresh and make the booth more inviting. I hadn't thought about how we would rearrange as things sold but it all worked out! The community of dealers here were amazing - everyone is willing to help out whether it be with advice or moving a couch!
It was amazing to meet all the friends of Magpie Fields - I loved being out from behind the computer screen and being able to bring the product to you guys and meet you as well! The encouragement I received was overwhelming - it really made my overall experience of the show a positive one. The dream - as of now - is to open a brick and mortar and hearing all of you supporting that was unreal - thank you!
It was so good to see Austin designers and friends at the show - especially Elizabeth from Stone Textile. I met Elizabeth in the early stages of Magpie Fields and she has been a great friend/mentor through this journey! If you guys haven't checked out Stone Textile, you should - she is working on a new line being launched soon and has started instagramming sneak peeks!
Accomplishing this filled my soul. I honestly thought getting everything together within a short six weeks notice while battling with anxiety on top of everything else was impossible. My family encouraged me to go for it and I knew deep down I needed to also, so I did. You guys I honestly believe it was the work of our gracious Savior that made all of this happen. I stood there on opening day and was shocked at how it all came together so smoothly and beautifully. It filled my heart with joy to see everything that is Magpie Fields in a small space...even if it was in the middle of a field! I hope you find this encouraging - to step out and go for it!
A big hug to everyone who helped and who came to visit - you guys are awesome!!
I'm looking forward to what lies ahead... Thanks again friends! xo, e
PRODUCT PICK OF THE WEEK // 8
Victory! A vintage brass finished lamp that is sure to make a statement with it's size and eye-catching glow! Check out this weeks one-of-a-kind product pick of the week: Oversized Winning Trophy Lamp xo, e
PRODUCT PICK// 7
Black and white silhouettes are always intriguing . This vintage print is classic and neutral to blend into your space yet bold enough to catch the eye! Grab this one-of-a-kind piece in the shop!
PRODUCT PICK OF THE WEEK // 6
From Paris, these vintage opera glasses are the home decor accent that will channel your inner Parisian.
Click on the image to grab this weeks one-of-a-kind product pick of the week. Oui, Oui! xo, e
FREEDOM
Happy 4th of July friends! It's time to celebrate this beautiful country which we are blessed to live in with friends + family - enjoy every minute! xo, e
SHOP: Letter B // Blue Bottle // White Lamp
PRODUCT PICK OF THE WEEK// 5
We're dishing out how to add a little "Martha" to your kitchen - one cute dish at a time!
Shop this week's Product Pick of the Week, "Dish of Diamonds" $28, in the shop!
PRODUCT PICK OF THE WEEK // 4
PRODUCT PICK OF THE WEEK // 3
All the way from Belgium, a vintage blanket of embroidered peacocks and baskets adds a touch of whimsy folk art to your space and would be great to accompany you to all of your summer picnics.
UPCYLCED: VINTAGE CHROME CHAIRS
After much trial and error, we have the finished product of the vintage chrome chairs and I couldn't be happier to reveal them to you. The reveal is of 4 vintage Milo Baughman style chairs , and they are absolutely stunning; seriously gorgeous. To really appreciate and soak up the goodness of these chrome beauties - I must uncover them when I found them...yeah, the before.
Scary! Scary how these were probably sitting amongst a flea market for years in the corner, and they were just waiting to be given a little TLC. I did just that, a lot of that. Let me share with you the process ...
First I pulled inspiration for the chairs. What drew me to these chairs in the first place? The frame. I loved the curved shape of these chairs like the ones above. I sourced inspiration from various spots and was drawn to mostly dark textiles against shiny metal. So all there was to do, was put it all together.
So I set out to strip these chairs down to their original metal, which I thought was brass but quickly found out was not. To be honest, I really wasn't sure what it was, but I knew that simply stripping the layer of cream paint wasn't doing the trick. For the next attempt, I thought to paint them in a nice metallic paint. It seemed like a great idea, so I primed them and painted them a shiny gold metallic - no bueno. They looked bad, real bad. I knew these chairs were special so I wasn't trying to get them done to simply, get them done.
So back I went to multiple hardware stores and scoured the web for helpful info and found the solution. I just needed a more aggressive way of stripping off the paint! There were multiple, and I mean multiple layers of paint on these chairs. The gold that was initially under the cream paint was actually paint as well - like a gold plated film. So I went to town, and scrubbed like no other - you might have seen the vine video here or here earlier.
And the outcome was gorgeous chrome!!
I remember thinking, whew! And wow, all at the same time.
Next, the cushions had to be reupholstered. I was going to use this vintage deep blue velvet that I had in stock, but after finding out the frames were chrome I thought the best way to go would be a dark textile to really showcase the metal sheen.
I set out to find a nice textured textile in black. I found this gold speckled fabric but there wasn't enough of it to cover all of the cushions. Good thing that didn't work out because after a little more scouting - I found the perfect ikat. Black - silver - gold - modern...the perfect fabric to compliment these vintage yet modern frames.
Aren't they stunning?! Wouldn't they be great around a dining room table mixed with other chairs. It was so exciting to be able to debut them at our pop-up shop last week at Mockingbird Domestics, and paired with Stone Textile pillows - it was a match made in heaven.
A huge thanks to my husband, Josh, who was a really big help with finishing these pieces to be able to have them at the pop-up!
I look forward to expanding Magpie Fields to showcase more furniture in the future. If you are interested in these chairs, check them out here! If you would like us to scout out that perfect piece for your space, give us a shout at hello@magpiefields.com - we would be happy to help you! Happy weekend everyone! xo, e
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POP-UP: MOCKINGBIRD DOMESTICS
You've seen a lot of feed about our pop-up shop last week through wall posts, tweets, and snap shots and now its time to show you what all the hype was about. We popped up our shop at Mockingbird Domestics last week and mixed our vintage and upcycled goods with the modern designs of Stone Textile.
Some of Stone Textile's pillows with our handmade African mudcloth - what a mix, eh?!
Both, Elizabeth of Stone Textile, and myself built brands centered around the idea of mixing modern and vintage - so needless to say, it was refreshing to see our products mixed together. The Diamond Print Napkins were stacked high and goodies were for the taking; tape measures, tips + tricks, postcards, notebooks, and cute little bags of popcorn - goodies galore. We premiered so many of our latest finds - like our white and black letter "I" lights, Danish leather bound books, apothecary jars, a Swedish black and white storage bin, and a cute little retro clock that already found a new home. It was really exciting to see Stone Textile launch their stationery line the same day as the pop-up, check out those cards!
I really enjoyed branding the event. It's fun whipping something up for different events and happenings.
Above was a cozy nook with some of our latest finds - one of the Rattan side tables (it's a pair) and a rattan magazine rack stacked with Stone Textile pillows and blanket along with our vintage Kilim pillow. Did you see the gorgeous chrome vintage Milo Baughman style chairs all freshly updated and gorgeous!? With the Tuxedo pillow it's a definite match - I know, I'm kind of in love. I'll be posting about the upcycling process of the set of 4 this week so stay tuned.
We had a ball + there was such a wonderful turnout for the event! Thank you all for coming out! A huge thanks to Tribeza + The Ruby Collaborative for promoting the event, Mockingbird Domestics for hosting us, and Stone Textile for working with us. We look forward to popping up more often! It's so nice to meet you all and present our latest finds.
See something you love? Email us at hello@magpiefields.com for details. Who knows, it might still be available or we would be happy to scout out something similar for you!
POP-UP SHOP WITH MAGPIE FIELDS + STONE TEXTILE STUDIO
We are so excited about this collaboration with Stone Textile Studio + Mockingbird Domestics, and to present our latest goods to you!
That's right, we're popping up just in time for SXSW! Here are the details...
What: POP-UP SHOP featuring Magpie Fields + Stone Textile Studio
Where: Mockingbird Domestics
When: Tuesday, March 12th, 12 pm - 3 pm
Why: To say hello, to present our latest collections, suggest solutions to your design dilemmas, and present a beautiful blend of modern textiles with vintage wares!
Mockingbird Domestics has the most unique collection of goods - you might remember a little snippet from this post. Jeff and Laura Daly, are the founders and the husband and wife duo behind Mockingbird Domestics and it's unique concept. They house 75+ different Texas-based artist's and designer's goods in their store. The collection is beautifully curated and displayed so well throughout the store - it's a feast for your eyes. The support from Mockingbird Domestics is incredible and the Mockingbird Guild that they have created is truly something special.
And you guys, you should also take a look at some of Stone Textile Studio's exquisite designs - my friend Elizabeth, the founder and designer, is so talented. You might remember me posting about their latest pillow collection here. They will be launching a brand new stationery collection on Tuesday to coincide with the pop-up shop!
I sure would love to see you stop by if you're in the Austin area - can't wait to see ya there! xo, e
graphic design// magpie fields
photography// mockingbird domestics + stone textile studio
That's right, we're popping up just in time for SXSW! Here are the details...
Where: Mockingbird Domestics
When: Tuesday, March 12th, 12 pm - 3 pm
Why: To say hello, to present our latest collections, suggest solutions to your design dilemmas, and present a beautiful blend of modern textiles with vintage wares!
Mockingbird Domestics has the most unique collection of goods - you might remember a little snippet from this post. Jeff and Laura Daly, are the founders and the husband and wife duo behind Mockingbird Domestics and it's unique concept. They house 75+ different Texas-based artist's and designer's goods in their store. The collection is beautifully curated and displayed so well throughout the store - it's a feast for your eyes. The support from Mockingbird Domestics is incredible and the Mockingbird Guild that they have created is truly something special.
graphic design// magpie fields
photography// mockingbird domestics + stone textile studio
VINTAGE FINDS FOR MODERN SPACES
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It's fun to think about the space our pieces will one day call home + the style it will possess- it could be anywhere and in any style! I couldn't help but think of different spaces that our newest pieces could dwell...
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