One of My Secret Shopping Spots!

<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484075234712844642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4-t5cKE0JFjGcpXRN5a41EsgTbqnq0h6gjVFu0zWUJ-NxEH97mP6Cxkn9-xeDk2f2LLRQ7FW0P2zTMhhYBNpeWUJdymmQbXAl0YAPsgOc8c8ewd05Z2wKsNnoBRxxmoLi7VHRQYBrpZJF/s400/28684_402720951897_166656141897_4998700_6142619_n-1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Now that the crazy end of the year school schedule is over and my children are in camp, I have a few moments to get back to blogging and share with you one of my secret spots for finding interesting things for my home. One of my favorite types of places to shop are consignment stores, especially in more affluent areas. Homes are large, filled to the brim with designer selected treasures and when these same families want to remodel, redecorate or down size, these wonderful items end up at consignment stores. Fabulous high quality furniture, antiques and accessories at a fraction of the original cost. </span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484074751910296386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbRponkoGAK14_gCk52DyaE4U25RJFVxo6wpYimJ8Eawuew5Xbi_1JCwyywC-NYkPtmoIadYUqYguQthfzTxdRDAyJd8-7s4WAlGi5nPI9DCcQEzF041m0lvdQ8aXXx7uPAI9t82oHO4Y/s400/28684_402721596897_166656141897_4998712_1087987_n.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: hand" /> So image my delight when </span><a href="http://bostonconsigns.com/index.shtml"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Boston Consignment </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">opened their new shop, strategically located only a few minutes drive from some of the most affluent zip codes in Massachusetts.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484073994801072258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdclbdHPyzfjKm8Mz5ZvlEO_SINZ1n-gMUdAmr6yantH9tG6rI9Shsu7PubtzbX_jA1N0euDa9EJ_H4fLfS0YR6zSnCachToiCF303H8wU77B3OiDEQHnbmrpJqVIh1xOWGoFHHYZLMuTy/s400/g12c0000000000000009f654f2dbf43ff7f477697c01c6664275c8f855b.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 480px; CURSOR: pointer" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">(</span></span></span><a href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/needham/features/x1394800891/Boston-Consignment-sells-furniture-art-antiques-at-Needham-store"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;">mark thomson</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:78%;">)</span><br />Owner Sheila Ryan Roy and her husband Real, have been in the consignment business for many years in Connecticut, but wanted to be closer to their grandchildren. Lucky for us those grandchildren live in Massachusetts. Sheila has an incredible eye and their store is stocked to the brim with some wonderful treasures. Let's have a look at some of their recent acquisitions.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484073999930131906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtSykX_YkXoeOMDiUwAa-xRcdl0ADAo7ANbYN4WYuRt7fylOq-xcgFxMi0fX68XgBUOanJ_bOiiqgh3AKr3QOSgJNc9DB85KavpAYXdrvFOhusR4wnEKcgkaHM9_NfIkWYMlEJlqMtFZHj/s400/IMG_2710.JPG.jpeg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 420px; CURSOR: hand" /> </span></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">A wonderful vintage Louis Vuitton suitcase with a perfect worn patina; a great accent in any room.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484072542654123218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXm1F_GyUkSd2hDjsDp08YmZxKnuX91GDnzjduB1foKLn9bnt3-CHIsJZsHNfNzYupCjEA1iWX8NP5CXM6Hs5pjDGNhd3z2h-oLCl6mii-T3YnVILjV-PnnV8Ht2hBwB5SMULHb8_o0h1/s400/IMG_4285.JPG.jpeg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 338px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 450px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">How about this fabulous art deco print by Jay Spectre - The frame is stunning.<br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEbCV5iTrSSXczkYXcf_8v8tSsF9SvacGgyyotLPFdVmfnVFvNyhXS3IXrlqjo7ZfmteG8PDd5cW8mjyTyeftdfFZ9yOhzrvf5P2VtTiOdItVeBw4kkGg4CA1fCcDBgISHqkptgsSNk-3/s1600/IMG_4842.JPG.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484072538744028370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEbCV5iTrSSXczkYXcf_8v8tSsF9SvacGgyyotLPFdVmfnVFvNyhXS3IXrlqjo7ZfmteG8PDd5cW8mjyTyeftdfFZ9yOhzrvf5P2VtTiOdItVeBw4kkGg4CA1fCcDBgISHqkptgsSNk-3/s400/IMG_4842.JPG.jpeg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 338px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 450px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> A wonderful Bavarian amoire - hand painted - If only I had a space in my beach house - The blues would look beautiful against the white walls and ocean views.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484072534689340178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7myve5VWF8x0lkHpc6KAvyLlnHQ1Rb7Xu5LhxwtY-Wo1S0NjryzI9_U0qgfdN34ZUBmYb5lcXay17P12eP2w8c10qNzo9o40qjp2gIFsx_NJMpQsrasPzk8jFaXmvxNERYJX9QNmx43vp/s400/IMG_5285.JPG.jpeg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 338px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 450px; CURSOR: hand" /> You could put this linen tufted armchair in almost any room of your house!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484072124578707090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnN1tY5nbSg1p9Hj_qEyP7vY-jjhlMdC9pKsClW1kjq57P102FMtTNL8rtwpMgvBWQURMjg3n70JkOs6AQcMuym_59WP-QCWrIO6kvpxs9oTC3x32oIgOVs6aTkUMdHnRP5P8avtkRRRrX/s400/IMG_5567.JPG.jpeg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 375px; CURSOR: hand" /> I adore gorgeous andirons and this pair almost came home with me.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484072119414233362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGMzyBxX0L4e_0s9p7Pz2TCc19bMhlr7i4gl1b62qX4Q5Pzbkkv8sNffJvhTC2cB1GlUJaLvzima0XrQIDKURt-0aE6vp4noGRsByeYHb5SEsV793Ihdj9-PoCACM_0gCnn8YnrBILywbF/s400/IMG_5737.JPG.jpeg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 375px; CURSOR: hand" /> Sheila mentioned that many designers and antique dealers frequent her shop. I am not surprised! I sent a photo of this mirror to one of my clients - I thought it would look perfect in her home.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485540181249801186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCzYa9zlV8T12A9-Z8PbCUT0XKgTdrtFG9D3pGI0o5dEfYeQ31ilokgTZReNHY7OE2oxbRsuirrz5PguVawk6SaOqrTkHtMXuRK1oIpHECkbRrwpT29B8NH4Fv7C6idOyhiTy1ui9bmR6S/s400/Venitian+mirror.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 375px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I sent this photo to a different client - She had been searching for a Venetian mirror for her living room- and here it was at a fraction of the cost.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484072113150301474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKh__52MXwJh0wDARFWBB76hQ0UgDEoGiVWimREMsoSC4SQmDrEiuUockHVTShGEzIUDQmerSTUKnyz6AaLb10O-mOr3yT0iGxBuXvkHo6Hkks30R8Iw6QyDEA35BTOFJd-1Y3tWBOU93/s400/28134_399736716897_166656141897_4905829_7401407_n.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" />These hand painted beds were fabulous. I wish I had room for them. There are so many great finds (and buys!) at </span><a href="http://bostonconsigns.com/index.shtml"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Boston Consignment</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">, it makes me want to redecorate my house all over again! If you are nearby do stop in and tell Sheila and Real that you heard about them from Gina at Willow Decor.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">If you want to browse their items on line click </span><a href="http://bostonconsigns.com/gallery.shtml"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">. And for directions and hours click </span><a href="http://bostonconsigns.com/location.shtml"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">. If you do score an amazing find please send me an email - I would love to see what you bought! Happy shopping!!</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;">'</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;">(unless otherwise noted, photo credit: Tabitha Sherrell of </span><a href="http://sherrellphoto.com/#home/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;">Sherrell Photography</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:78%;">)</span></div></div>

One of My Secret Shopping Spots!

Now that the crazy end of the year school schedule is over and my children are in camp, I have a few moments to get back to blogging and sh...

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