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Most Charleston locals know about the South Windermere Antique mall. It’s a haven for mid century, traditional, and offbeat/funky items for the home. I’ve collected items for the Soiree office, my home, photo shoots, and many gifts over the years. They also have a sister store that focuses more on the high end traditional antique market called 17 South.   I wanted to show some of my favorite finds and they are just venturing into the social media world, so be sure to check them out! On Instagram: @antiquessouthwindermere and @17southantiques and Facebook (South Windermere and 17 South)

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Little lumbar pillow made from Schumacher in the Le Jardin fabric -LOVE!

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Killer mid century mirror and lucite ice bucket

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Lucite bar stool covered in python (there are 2)

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Feathered mirror, this would be so interesting on a gallery wall

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I love, love, love bar carts (we have a great one in our office) and this was a steal! Perfect for entertaining

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There is quite a mix of artwork, both framed and not, and all one of a kind.

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Perfect for seating in a Charleston garden.

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These amazing gilted floral sconces were on sale!!!!

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Vintage Louis suitcase- one of a kind and in great condition

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These campaign chests were a gorgeous shade of green- so many uses for these, I want!

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Little spoon collection, could be a lovely wedding or baby gift

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Taxidermy!

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Another chest/sideboard in a lovely shade of peacock blue

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Vintage dough bowl- we have incorporate these into wedding decor – on food stations, for holding flowers or favors, etc.

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pretty design elements on these brass side tables

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this gilt serving table is awesome- 3 tiers and would be a perfect home bar. One shelf for glasses, another for accessories, and the top shelf for the bottles

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really loved all of the colors in this oil.. could be so lovely over a mantle, a bed, etc.

4.03.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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There have been many modern influences to the age old tradition of bridal portraits. Some brides are opting for boudoir photos, then there was the “trash the dress” craze, but one that we find just lovely is work from a pastel and charcoal artist- Gerry McElroy.  What a special item to have forever-I would love hanging this in my home!

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She also does children’s portraiture, which is beyond adorable…

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3.11.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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Happy Friday!  It’s been 75 degrees and sunny here in Charleston, which has us motivated for spring cleaning and updates around the office. We are repainting the exterior, and love the fact that Sherwin Williams/Duron has an entire line of colors replicating the traditional colors used throughout Charleston’s architecture and design.

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We’re using Aged Cobblestone for our new exterior paint. And don’t forget of course Piazza Blue (DCR075) for your porch ceilings, Charleston Green (DCR099), and Charleston White DCR100 for other tried and true Charleston classic colors.

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Speaking of Historic Charleston, the Historic Charleston Foundation is presenting their 12th Annual Antiques Show .

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I’m on the preview party committee and we are thrilled to have Carolyne Roehm as the Honorary Chair for this year. It it a “must do” event in Charleston every year.  That weekend also kicks off the 68th Festival of Houses and Gardens. We hope to see you out and about, stop by the office to see our new color or to say hi!

 

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photo from CarolyneRoehm.com

3.06.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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