As promised, here are some fun photos of a new shop, Vintage Designs by Hedwig, that opened recently near my home. I can tell this shop is going to be BIG trouble because I already have my eye on at least a dozen items that I hope will soon be living with ME! Don't you just love this shabby wood carved love seat?
The owner, Anna, is a delightful shop host and she is full of interesting stories about the items in her shop. She also has the most charming European accent and I could listen to her all day as she describes how she created many of the items for sale in her shop. Anna’s talents are amazing, as you’ll soon see…. let’s step inside.
The lace draped front door gives you a clue about what you’ll soon see! Stepping into the shop is like stepping into a lovely, feminine boudoir…needlepoint rugs, French silks, chandeliers……
A charming teacup chandelier embellished with lace, roses, ribbons and crystals….
Anna refinishes and paints furniture like a pro! This beautiful cabinet was once part of Anna’s kitchen and she has a funny story about how it ended up in her shop.
Anna has a love of old books and you’ll find them ribbon tied, stacked and tucked in little corners all around her shop.
She also has a love of vintage fabric and lace and you’ll find many beautiful pieces to use everywhere in your home.
Lace is everywhere and it’s all displayed so beautifully. If you love lace, you will LOVE Anna’s shop.
She also has a love of vintage clothing and has some real treasures to show you. Beautiful lace and velvets dating back to the late 1800’s!
I loved her use of lace panels to swag around the shop! The ceiling lights really show off the design in the lace.
Anna is also an extremely talented seamstress! She sews many of the items in her shop. These are gorgeous lap quilts she makes using heavy French silk, and bits and pieces of collected lace. All sewn together to created something useful and beautiful. The quality of her work is truly amazing.
Here are just a few of the lace and silk pillows she makes for her shop. Each a unique piece of artwork.
She also used lace and ribbon to make these beautiful little purses! Perfect for when you want to carry a small purse, but still want to be stylish.
She has such a creative eye for putting things together…like these romantic caged birds….
She uses her collection of gorgeous fabrics and trims to create large totes and purses. The quality of the fabric, trim and jewels used on these purses will amaze you!
She makes all these purses by hand too! I found it very difficult to select a favorite.
You’ll find romantic china pieces set in pretty displays all around the shop.
Anna also makes these needlepoint and silk pillow covers…tapestry and silk together is a beautiful combination.
Anna also created this lovely lace embellished dressing screen! She used lace sections to create storage pockets on the back of the screen…
…and the front of the screen is covered in a quilt pattern of lace sections with romantic fluffy flowers edged along the top. It’s simply gorgeous!
Anna is one of the most talented ladies I’ve met in a long time. Not only is she a charming shopkeeper, but her artistic talents are used to create many of the items for sale in her shop. It’s easy to see the love and passion she pours into her shop and if you are in the area, I highly recommend a visit – you won’t be disappointed!
Vintage Designs by Hedwig
2530 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, Florida
(727) 804-3416
Please click HERE to go visit her beautiful celebration of Marie Antoinette with a holiday theme. She is hosting a number of guest artists who are also sharing their love of all things Antoinette! She is posting several “themes” each day, so be sure to check back often….you never know who you might see there….wink wink….
And when I think of Marie Antoinette, I can’t help but think of Paris, so all my Parisian theme charms are on sale too!
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