Dreamy Whites Giveaway!!

One of the reasons I love selling antiques and home furnishings is I have so many styles I go crazy over and love to hunt for. I can't imagine what my home would look like if I wasn't able to sell the great pieces I find but that don't compliment my decor.... a crazy woman's menagerie or a hoarder, I guess. I love a fine example of Italian modern or 18th century French but I also love primitives and a clean lined English antique.   Classical art appeals to me but so does modern abstract and folk art.  I am all over the place with what makes me say "Oh my God, look at that, love it!!"   I want to introduce you to a favorite blog of mine called Dreamy Whites by northern California resident Maria Carr.   Maria lives on a horse ranch in Northern California with her husband and 5 children.  Reading Maria's  blog responds to the country girl/ French farmhouse fantasy I have.  Whenever I see a Dreamy Whites blogpost in my mailbox I look forward to the "escape".   Maria says "I honestly just started a blog to share with others that you don't have to live in a mansion or own your  home to create a home you love, and you can live with white even if you have a large family and live on a ranch with kids that love to swim in the muddy ponds : ) You don't have to live in an old french farmhouse in the south of France to live in a home that has a french farmhouse feel, we live in a newly built modular home (we do not own this home, although I wish we did : ) and have tried to add a little french farmhouse charm throughout the years...." Her photos are breathtaking and I love her chic country style and story......lots of nature, family, food and beautiful indoor and outdoor design. You will enjoy a visit to her blog ...don't forget to see her sister's wedding photos and hear the story of how they put this beautiful event together on a shoestring. This is Maria's bedroom.  Love the contrast of the French crystal beaded chandelier (I'll have one just like this posted as soon as it gets back from the electrician) with the rustic doors and linens. This is her outdoor dining area with the plants she put in herself. Maria also chronicles her travels to shows and provides "how to" information on her beautiful and creative design projects. Her husband is a horse trainer and you will enjoy her photography and her refreshing point of view.  Keeping with the theme, a new arrival at my shop are these beautiful LARGE horse photographs, custom framed.  They measure 40 1/2 inches square and are priced $945.00 each. You can visit The Dreamy Whites blog HERE and I promise you will be taken away.  I know you will sign up for her updates but now you can enter her VERY generous giveaway drawing, once you stop by her blog You have until August 25th.   I would love to hear what you think when you visit, so let me know on my blog HERE. To see new arrivals to the website go HERE Talk to you soon...I'm NOT letting go of summer yet! We are closed Sundays and Mondays in August. Happy Summer Days!! Warmest regards, Bonny    Bonny Neiman Antiques & Artisan  p.973-714-4541 www.bonnyneiman.com    Trouvaille 12 Beechwood Road  Summit, NJ Summer Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5:30

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I am SO glad summer is finally here...everyone in my house got a late start but we are finally seizing the sunlight! The store is full of inspiration to add the unique touch to your "relaxed" homes...I have a quote on my website top left that notes what too many of us fall into...."playing it safe decorating" . Sometimes we make the mistake of wanting our homes to look like so many rooms we have seen before and instead of relying on what responds to us REALLY we buy what we have seen over and over.  We end up with rooms that lack spirit and personality. The best way to add the warm personal touch to interiors is to acquire one of a kind antiques.....there are lots of both beautiful and fun choices available that reflect your interests.  Just buy what you really like!! (we can help put it all together....) (the early 19th century desk above also makes a beautiful end table) This is one long antique sailfish ...(although we had a shark attack at the store and now he is 3 inches shorter.)..I bought this from the famous restaurant on Sunrise Highway in East Hampton with the hand written or should I say scribbled sign "CLAM PIES" out front.  If you go to the Hamptons this curious sign (that wasn't for sale, by the way) is one of the few icons that never received a glitz makeover out east. Well the restaurant is now closed and I landed this whopper. He is currently on sale for $625.00 and I must say his blue is brilliant and goes great with tangerine orange! Can't imagine having to wear a bathing suit without lycra, can you?? In stock right now are 5 framed antique wool swimsuits $725.00 each. The one above is a rare green color. Pictured is a 19th century 6 drawer cabinet from a New England general store...totally restored, it would anchor a wall mounted television and provide great storage. Resting on the cabinet is a vintage oak framed chalkboard, with the shelf to hold the chalk from a school in Brooklyn.  The white distressed shelf , top right above, would be great in a mud room or any area hooks are necessary.  We have a similar piece in the bunk room at the beach. The vintage chart map behind right is of the east coast noting all the major vacation points....funny thing is I found this American map in FRANCE! Also available are Nantucket maps and a vintage Hamptons map noting all shore points in a beautiful green/blue. Iron cafe table from France and always lots of baskets. The one above is a grape gathering basket from the champagne region of France.  Adds texture with a history and also a great use for beach towels or toys and sports equipment .... Lots of original art with lake and seascape themes available. A linen vintage flag with hand sewn stars, above. Please email me with any questions....check out the new additions to the website ...items can be shipped out immediately to you.  Right now I wish I was shipped somewhere as I sit in traffic on the Long Island Expressway...have a wonderful week! We are closed Sundays and Mondays in July and August. Happy Summer Days!! Warmest regards, Bonny    Bonny Neiman Antiques & Artisan  p.973-714-4541 www.bonnyneiman.com    Trouvaille 12 Beechwood Road  Summit, NJ Summer Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5:30