As the saying goes...

...it is better to give than to receive.

But if I were on the receiving end of one of these MINTY goods, I would be one happy, happy girl. Check out MINTY's latest post for all the details on these utterly unique, wonderfully decorative gifty objet.

And speaking of feeling gifty, it's our favorite girl Jenny's birthday. Happy Birthday beautiful Jenny!

Happy Shopping!

Antique Factory

It's always new, it's always fresh, and just when I think that I've seen it all, I haven't. I'm speaking of Antique Factory, Atlanta's wonderland of show-stopping antique and vintage goods, which also happens to house our MINTY booth. This store has something for everyone and so much that you never knew you needed, but trust me, you do. An experience you won't soon forget, visit Antique Factory this weekend for a special Holiday Open House. With extended hours Saturday, December 3rd, 11-6 and Sunday, December 4th, 1-5 for fabulous shopping, refreshments and treats, as well as an opportunity to win a $250 gift certificate and a free interior design consultation with Claudia Thompson/Aesthetic Factory.

This is only a sprinkling of the heart-stopping merchandise. Truly an experience not to be missed.

Antique Factory
5505 Peachtree Road
Chamblee, GA 30341

5 minutes north of
Lenox + Phipps Plaza

770 455 7570 TEL.

On the Agenda

{1} Mr. P and I are in need of a vacation something fierce. I am holding out for this place.

{2} The stylish ladies at Antique Factory are having a vintage clothing show this weekend. Think amazing vintage frocks from the 30s through the 80s and gorgeous accessories to invigorate your closet. Plus while you are there you can shop for some of the most unique vintage furniture, iconic pieces, and timeless decorative accessories around. And, of course, check out the goods from MINTY! Antique Factory will be open until 9:00 pm tonight and will be open on Sunday for this fabulous shopping opportunity.

{3} Are you feelin' lucky? Want to play ? How about a scavenger hunt...a little MINTY scavenger hunt! Stop by the MINTY booth at Antique Factory from Friday 5:00 pm through Sunday 5:00 pm and see if you can rustle up the golden ticket. The lucky shopper who manages to snag the ticket will be able to trade it in at check-out for 10% off their total purchase of MINTY goods. Lucite table? Could be yours. Shiny brass fluted lamps? Check, yours as well. A fabulous painting by the inimitable mfamb to take your walls up a notch? Oh yeah, yours too. And all at an extra 10% off. Just scour the booth. Somewhere within lies the key to your MINTY dreams come true.

Happy Weekend, ya'll!

MINTY Monday

You wanted to see more. Ask and you shall receive. I'll call this reality blogging as we are still organizing, shining things up, and getting ready to style the goods, but here's another peek at the MINTY booth.

Lots of brassy goodness, coral, horn, agate, and beautiful vintage ceramics.

Gorgeous art and lighting, saturated Dutch wax print fabric from Africa, and a 13 yard bolt of woven Donghia fabric for the price of 1 yard!

Can you say disco mirror! Vintage Eames chairs, dovetailed Lane table, and unique art.

Lucite. More Lucite. Amazing Lucite.

Yeah, I know, that lamp. I want it too. And speaking of two, we have a pair for your living room console, dining room credenza, bedroom nightstands....

If you have your heart set on any of these beautiful pieces email me and we'll talk.

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That's it for now friends, I've got some zhushing to do.

Designer AND Family Friendly

This beautiful home has it all. Pets. Check. Kids. Check. Designer flair. Double check. Just goes to show that creating a warm, inviting, family-friendly home with boatloads of style is in no way mutually exclusive. All of this should come as no surprise as this lovely place is inhabited by one half of the talented team behind AND GEORGE. This mother and daughter duo are not only shopkeepers, but have a terrific blog. Be sure to pay them a visit and prepare to be inspired. AND GEORGE is synonymous with Southern charm.

{images via Southern Living}

Good Friday

Yesterday was a good Friday indeed. I got to spend time with two of my best friends, Susie and Jenny. We super duper missed our third musketeer. But, in the process, we managed to snag a fourth to add to our posse. Let's just say he never knew what hit him.

Happy Saturday.

P.S.- if you're in Atlanta or plan on visiting, be sure not to miss Mr. Adler's Emporium of Fun.

This one stopped me in my tracks!

Now that's what I call WOW!

This amazing shot is from equally amazing blog South of Market. The brainchild of uber talented designer Kay Douglass. I've seen the shop in person and ogled the goods time after time and I am thrilled the South of Market team has decided to share the magic behind the process with us design fiends. Be sure to check out the goods here.

Oh, and of course, Happy Weekending!

I need your advice. Yes, I'm talking to YOU!

I need your help friends. We are in the market for a new mattress and it has been years and years since I've had to figure out mattress lingo. Innerspring, memory foam, pillow top, euro top, it's all greek to me. Does anyone have a mattress that they swear by? Talk to me.

Thanks so much!

{gorgeous daybed, the Principessa, via Doshi Levien}