Happy Ironstone Thanksgiving! And new arrivals!!

Simple ironstone.....   I have always been drawn to the simplicity of ironstone and Thanksgiving seems to be a great time for its feature.  The story and history it possesses increases its appeal for many of us.  Stoneware, first made in the 18th century in England and patented by Staffordshire in the early 19th century is dense, hard semi porcelain china. During the 1840's ironstone was widely exported as England found  "the colonies", as they continued to call us,  preferred the unfussy plain and durable china.  The appeal is currently the same. Everything DOES come full circle, right?  I love this beautiful Thanksgiving table and cupboard full of  pure ironstone. 19th century farmhouse communities LOVED the durability of ironstone pieces to feed their families and also the many workers found around their tables during harvest time.  Plates, platters and soup tureens soon became embossed with wheat sheafs, prairie flowers and corn to appeal to farmers. LOVE the wheat sheafs and the pop of green the apples bring to this dining room... This cupboard, above, has a modern feel with its painted light green  interior and separated placement of the ironstone pieces... Ironstone looks great with silver and adds freshness when placed with primitive woods. LOVE this armoire full of ironstone and I can't help but be attracted to this old floor... The contrast of old with the modern shade and crisp whites on the walls and doors is a current look. Ironstone pitchers have always been a favorite vase.... (ironstone, breadboards and cutting boards available) To answer many of you, we are NOT dressing up for Thanksgiving this year  (thank goodness, I'm swamped!) but the day will unfold with lots of fun and unique times, as usual. To see last years pictures click HERE. We will be having our "moveable feast " as we walk from house to house as each sister hosts a different course.  This is wonderful as we only have to prepare a portion of the meal but NOT wonderful as we then tend to overdue each course.  My sister made 3 soups one year...( oh dear!) During the hurricane when only one of us had power and we were dining together, every night turned into a feast.  We just kept saying "take a picture and let's call this Thanksgiving!" SNORT!! I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving and truly am thankful for your continued support.  :) Warmest regards, Bonny  P.S. We will be open Sundays in December from noon -5pm. My container arrives this week and I will be updating the site regularly HERE. P.P.S. an exciting giveaway is coming with a great store nearby so stay tuned... Bonny Neiman Antiques & Artisan  p.973-714-4541 www.bonnyneiman.com    Trouvaille 12 Beechwood Road  Summit, NJ  Monday-Saturday 10-5:30

A Great Shipment!

I hope this email finds you "electrified"!  If you are from New Jersey, Connecticut or New York you know just what I mean.  After Hurricane Sandy swept through the lucky residents of these towns, including mine,  just had to deal with the inconvenience of "no power". So many haven't even been able to get to their shore properties to see what's left of their places.  You are in our thoughts during the aftermath of this disaster, I can't even imagine the frustration and sadness. During the disruption I have enjoyed the blogs I follow as a break from the darkness so I will post hoping it allows you a break, too. A few weeks back my husband and I took off to Montreal to explore the antiques scene in Canada.  Old Montreal is a beautiful section of streets, shops and restaurants still maintaining the original buildings, cobblestone streets and charm of days gone by. Barroco was both a delicious and beautiful restaurant steps from our hotel on Rue St. Paul The Basilica of Notre Dame was breathtaking...I now love the quiet of Church. I lit a candle as I had done so many times growing up.   It's funny when you are young we feel many religious rituals are unimpressive but when you perform these in adulthood they bring such comfort and peace. We stayed at Hotel Nelligan, a 105 room boutique hotel. I chose this moderately priced luxury hotel for its location and comments and photos I found on tripadvisor. It was a wonderful place with old brick walls throughout the newly renovated old building. We enjoyed cocktails in the lobby open to the bar and nearby restaurant. All the comforts necessary .... An ordinary bathroom but the rustic brick wall added warmth! A lesson we can take to our own interiors....old wood and stone make new interiors look important and full of feeling! A public garden with an entire wall of vines in brilliant autumnal color! The Musee de beaux-arts was open late so we squeezed in a visit. FULL of spectacular examples of  important art including breathtaking impressionist and classical art......so moving and inspiring. I am not a fan of Picasso and would love to hear your thoughts on his work.... I would much rather sit with a portrait by Modigliani. I am always enthralled by his colors. Even this abstract portrait by Karel Appel is more understandable than a Picasso to me.  What do you think? There are many French antiques in Montreal.... This old hotel near the water on Rue Bonsecours had a temporary hand written sign advertising their antiques sale.... Love the rubble walls, old doors and hardware... Just like an old European hotel with the rich fabrics, tapestries and giltwood... Love the dining room and old taxidermy... We enjoyed our stay in Montreal ( a first for me).  The restaurants were wonderful and we especially enjoyed our dinner at Chez L'Epicier.  Wonderful selections and atmosphere. The new container arrives in NJ on November 22 (supposedly). I am so excited about the treasures in this one. Awesome stuff just in time to make your homes look spectacular for the holidays....LOTS of art, too! I have posted some pictures on the website HERE! It is a fraction of what's coming as I happened to click some photos of some items that were uncovered.  I will not have measurements until after we unpack and will get that info on the site toot sweet! I also want to take the time to thank our military heroes on this Veteran's Day, I so appreciate and honor you for your selfless service to our country. Thank you, thank you! P.S. Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK! BEST WAY TO REACH ME IS BY EMAIL HERE! I would love to explain where I think the items on my website would look great ...email me with any questions. Warmest regards, Bonny    Bonny Neiman Antiques & Artisan  p.973-714-4541 www.bonnyneiman.com    Trouvaille 12 Beechwood Road  Summit, NJ  Monday-Saturday 10-5:30

ABChic upholstery, 25% off!!

With all the antiques and handmade pieces I'm always sharing with you I want to remind you of the wonderful upholstery line we represent. 100% American made Vanguard is currently the furniture of choice at the White House! Vanguard Furniture is a family-owned and operated company that is known for high-quality bespoke furniture. Products are design driven and custom produced, one piece at a time and we are proud to offer you this quality line at 25% off of retail prices. Our customers seeking pieces of impeccable quality, design and affordability turn to this line and, with our help, LOVE the results! The personal assistance you receive at our shop is unmatched by larger furniture companies as we take the burden off of you while listening to your needs and ideas and making the process fun. While many American companies are now out sourcing their frames, Vanguard still does things the old fashioned way.  By monitoring the drying process of the woods it is understandable why their pieces come with the 100% lifetime guarantee on their frames, springs and cushions (a rarity!) Many styles of comfortable occasional chairs are available as well as dining chairs AND counter and bar stools. This extra wide ottoman serves as a cocktail table and extra seating when needed. It rests on stylish casters with a shelf underneath to store all those items you like to hide when entertaining.  Many wood choices to choose from.  This customer chose from the many sectional sofas available for the family's playroom. Currently on our selling floor is this pair of stylish Abigail chairs in slipcovers.  We love this chair as it is super comfortable for both men and women  without taking over all the floor space of a club chair.....Available in slipcover or upholstered.  Starting price for the upholstered chair is $1,248.75 with our standard discount of 25%. The Abigail chairs in nubby neutral slipcovers in this modern living room. LOVE the antique bronze cocktail table I found in France. The popular Mary sofa, above on our selling floor, slipcovered. This sofa comes in 18 different arm styles!! Each style is available in chairs and loveseat sizes as well. Shown here is a single seat cushion, a current look, although several cushion variations are one of the many options available on this popular sofa. Beautiful slipcovered pieces..... The Ashley sofa, above, is currently on special promotion until January. The promotion price is $2250.00.  This inviting sofa is gorgeous with the dressmaker details that come standard with the promo....beautiful velvet flange and pleating on the pillows, a decorative window appliqué and relaxed down fill. Many leg choices and different wood stains are available, too. Our current fabric choices, above...... On all the pieces, expected lead times are 6-7 weeks, but some lucky clients have been surprised to receive theirs in less than 3 weeks!! Please email me with any questions. Our sales assistants would be glad to help you create a terrific space for your family. You can always send me pictures of the room you are working on or even a video. We are happy to put our design heads together to create something beautiful for you..... Best way to reach me is by EMAIL...."please note you will receive a blog letter only when the site is updated with new pieces HERE". I am wondering about this storm we are supposed to have, we lost power for 6 days last time.  Uh oh!! Warmest regards, Bonny    Bonny Neiman Antiques & Artisan  p.973-714-4541 www.bonnyneiman.com    Trouvaille 12 Beechwood Road  Summit, NJ  Monday-Saturday 10-5:30

RARE Art Deco opportunity and new site updates..

Art Deco design originated in Paris and, understandably has a cult following in both the antiques and design world.  An elegant and glamourous form known for its "sexy" statement style, Art Deco pieces were crafted for a relatively short time in the 1920's and 1930's. It is easy to see why those lucky enough to have an original period piece are very proud to display this rare part of design history. The DeCoene brothers , the premier furniture company from Belgium, are responsible for this spectacular statement piece, above I brought back from Belgium. This original Art Deco piece is in spectacular condition. With its mirrored back, burlwood and thick onyx top, the DeCoene brothers created this masterpiece.  Its form stands the test of time and is a beautiful way to incorporate an important antique  into your decor for those of you loving the clean look of modern rooms and wanting to take the advice of top level designers advising you to add a good antique to each room for importance, warmth and timelessness. The Art Deco form marries seamlessly with modern design. Known for their fine craftsmanship and subtle details DeCoene accepted assignments from all over the world and successfully implemented total interiors that even today, 100 years later, are current and functional. Art Deco subtle curves... gleaming finish.... wonderful natural grain..... Original thick onyx top.... With its polished onyx top the DeCoene console is perfect to use as a bar. It also would be wonderful in a foyer or a focal point in the dining or living room. Currently a quick internet search will reveal these DeCoene pieces reaching prices in the high $30,000.00 but the rare opportunity for this piece is $4900.00.  Please let me know if you have any other questions or need delivery of this rare beauty! Some great gift items or additions to your retro bar..... Vintage silverplate ice bucket, beaded rim detail FRANCE $295.00 Vintage etched glass cocktail shaker with 2 bottle pourers $85.00, Vintage cobalt blue cocktail shaker with etched sailboat $135.00, Vintage cocktail shaker with cocktail recipes from the era $195.00 Set of 8 coasters $45.00 (a nice hostess gift with a bottle of wine), vintage silverplate cocktail shaker with handle and screw cap $85.00, antique seltzer bottle from Argentina $75.00, antique brass candlesticks in the manner of Louis Tiffany $175.00 pair On another note Girls Night in Summit  was a great success this past Thursday.  Our Tarot Card Reader was a big hit as our visitors sipped French wine and nibbles as they awaited their readings well after the scheduled closed. Everyone commented how FULL of inventory the store is as we are ready to help you make your home just the way you wish to create your holiday memories.  Enjoy the new added inventory HERE. Hope to see you soon. EMAIL ME with any questions.   Warmest regards, Bonny    Bonny Neiman Antiques & Artisan  p.973-714-4541 www.bonnyneiman.com    Trouvaille 12 Beechwood Road  Summit, NJ  Monday-Saturday 10-5:30