Vintage Treasures

There is the most amazing shop called Normandy, located just around the corner from our studio, and I JUST visited it for the first time the other day. They specialize in antiques, and metal refinishing and the place is jam packed with inspirational delights.

For example this spinning chest of tiny drawers above. I adore the different typography treatments, which are different on each drawer. How amazing!!

I was absolutely smitten with these vintage suitcases. Check out the matching vanity case with the mirror! The wheel of fortune was super cool, and there was this art deco looking waste bin (I assume that is what it is). The art deco designs would look fabulous on some cards or wedding invitations.

As I was leaving the shop I noticed the ceiling. They have hung just about everything up there from pots and pans, to chandeliers, to vases. Such a clever idea!

Filed under: Design, the WV on January 16th, 2009

4 Responses to “Vintage Treasures”

debra r, on January 16th, 2009 at 8:22 am Said:

i stumbled upon your blog about a month ago, and i have to say that i love the way you present your photos and the journaling to go with it. also, your cards are to die for!!! thanks for keeping me inspired….
admin, on January 16th, 2009 at 11:23 am Said:

Thank you for the sweet note Debra!!
-Rachelle
Wiley Valentine » Vintage Hardware Inspires, on January 20th, 2009 at 6:09 am Said:

[...] a the coolest hardware store, New York Hardware, nestled just next to Normandy Metal Refinishers. I took a little trip there and was amazed by the amount of inspiration that can come from vintage hardware! Who [...]
The Memory Journalists, on January 27th, 2009 at 10:45 pm Said:

I wish this was in our area! Very cool!