The Wedding & The Beauty Tip

We were invited to a gorgeous wedding on a farm recently and had a beautiful evening with delicious food and great friends. The decorations were perfect for the setting with just a pop of color. We've said it before - coral is really having its moment right now. 

Congratulations to the wonderful couple!

We were talking to one of our friends when she casually remarked that she had put apple cider vinegar in her hair and that it had made it remarkably soft. We were surprised to find out that she was right, her hair was undeniably silky. So we went home and dug around our cabinets and pulled out our apple cider vinegar and put it to the test.

photo via Heinz

It worked! We couldn't believe how soft and silky our hair was. All you do is simply pour some over your head in the shower and let it sit for a minute or two and rinse it out. It doesn't leave a scent behind but it sure makes your hair smooth! 

Give it a whirl!

5 Hot Summer Colors

We only have 9 more days until summer officially kicks off! Here are the colors we are absolutely loving for decorating our homes. 

Royal Blue

 

Don't be afraid to embrace the bold blue!

This hue is such an eye-popping color we just can't look away.

Gold

We cannot get enough of gold.

A touch of gilt is an easy way to spruce up a lackluster room.

Kelly Green

 This is such an eye-catching color.

Just a hint of green can be the perfect accent in any room.   

White

You can never go wrong with white.

It's a classic color that never goes out of style. 

Coral

 

Coral is really have its moment right now.

A pop of this pink shade will remind you of summer all year long. 

Best,

 

Flowers + Furniture

There is a stunning floral boutique around the corner crafting the most amazing arrangements. Even their storefront is breathtaking. So we decided to pair Eden Floral Boutique's creations with our one-of-a-kind pieces and a little advice. 

 Visit their site


A pop of color can make a piece even more eye-catching.

Pairing with the same color makes for a sophisticated style.

Fresh flowers can give vintage pieces a whole new look.

Furniture can be found here

Happy weekend xo

3 Essentials to Entertaining Outdoors

We were honored to attend a stunning dinner party this past weekend. From the table setting to the outdoor lighting the whole experience was breathtaking. We immediately came into the office looking for inspiration for our own outdoor spaces. Here are our three essentials for entertaining outdoors:

Lighting is very important. Try candles in vases and holiday lights 

covered in shades made from vellum.

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Colors also add eye popping features to your outdoor space. 

Blue & white is one of our absolute favorites along with grey or a bold, bright color.

Don't forget the perfect accent piece!

 

 

 pieces available here

Enjoy your outdoor parties!

Spring Picks

Spring is finally here, and we couldn't be happier! Bring in the season with lots of color and vibrant patterns in your home and in your wardrobe. Check out we are loving right now below:

Bamboo Cuff by Nest Tops // R-Way China Cabinet by SWI Vintage // Embroidered Cotton Mini Dress by Valentino // Foo Dog Ginger Jars by SWI Vintage

Veranda Cover

We were super inspired by this month's cover of Veranda and noticed that we had some similar pieces featured in this room for sale at our shop on One Kings Lane. The use of rich blues, Italian gilt, and chinoiserie accents seamlessly work together to create this beautiful room. One thing we love to do when designing a room is to mix multiple styles together, such as a beautiful gilt Italian mirror with Chinoiserie ginger jars. It is a great way to modernize a space and give it an eclectic feel. We would love to hear some of your favorite decorating tips!

Veranda, January/February 2014

Italian Gilt Mirror

Italian Giltwood Settee

French-Style Blue Cabinet

Chinoiserie Garden Stool

Best,

Holiday Giveaway Winners Revealed!

We are excited to announce the winners of our holiday photo contest entries! We extended our submission date until February 10th to give everyone enough time after the chaos of the holidays. It has been so much fun receiving everyone's entries and seeing how each of these one-of-a-kind pieces have been uniquely styled. Below we have posted our top ten favorite photos entries and our #1 pick for our grand prize winner! Winners will be notified by email and will receive their prizes in the mail. We would like to thank each and every one of you for your submission and for following SWI Vintage. Check out our winners below:

 

Grand Prize Winner:

 White Lacquered & Gilt Dresser

Top 10 Photo Picks: 

Bar Cart

 Antique Highboy

 Antler Trophy

Burled Wooden Chest

Bamboo Bar Cart

Elephant Stool

 Pine Hutch

Modern Oil

Chinoiserie Blue and White Garden Stool

Porcelain Dragon Vase

Thank you again for your submissions!