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NOW!

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Tea break in the office

1909 Short Funny British Film

This old British film cracks me up. Love the Victorian hats.

The Mud Holes of Virginia

Just got back from NC. What a trip! We traveled some country routes to NC. Wow, what beautiful mountains and views. Everything is blooming and smells so fresh. Had a super time visiting with my dad and my family. Here's some photos of a country antique store in Virginia. Tons of advertising signs and unique birdhouses that are made out of all kind of salvage collectibles. The man that owns the place makes these charming birdhouses with his father. A hobby that they have been enjoying for years. He called his hometown the mud hole of Virginia and said that we would pass quite a few mud holes on the way down to NC. I thought that was a funny way to describe your hometown. Quite a charming place, with a farm of exotic birds and varieties of pigeons. Each little barn was filled with antiques. Had a chance to go to Selma, NC to the historic district. Lots of antique shops. Came home with some goodies. We even had a chance to go to some garage sales in NC. Scored a pair of retro lamps. Can't wait to unpack and see what I purchased.

Where did March go?

Wow! I feel like I'm in a fog. Is it April? We've been so busy that I didn't even post last month. I apologize. It's a good busy though. There's been so many changes at Tea At Home With Olivia. I'm working on a new website. Also, exciting news for customers who live in this area, we now have a small venue of tea and decor goodies at LnL Flea Market in Adamsburg, PA. We're booth number 5 or you can ask the friendly staff to direct you to our booth. Purchase your Mother's Tea from Harney and Sons for next month. We still have our boutique at our main location. This is just another outlet for our business. Our main location is getting a makeover as we speak. Here's more fun news! We Miss Back When in Apollo, PA is a two story antique and collectible mall. Yes, you guessed it! We're going to be there shortly. A little different vibe there. We'll have a gallery of antiques and Western decor in this mall. If you like to keep updated on happenings, our blog, offers and sales, please sign-up above on the right hand corner of this blog. Happy Sunday!

Get Your Vintage On!

Last Day of Special Sale! 
Get your vintage on!  
http://etsy.me/fF1qao 
Get 35% OFF
Use code TWODAYONLY

Have a super day everyone!
Olivia and Chaco

If your passion is for vintage fashion....

Then take advantage of our storewide sale! Along with the Vintage Market Team. Use coupon code "TAHWOVMTEAMLOVE" for 10% off everything in the boutique. Expires 2/14/11 Use tag VMTEAMLOVE to shop other Vintage Market Team members sales!

Tea At Home With Olivia Vintage Boutique Sale

 

Monkey Business and Tea?

Pictured above is sheet music from the song When I take my sugar to tea. One of my favorites from my huge collection of tea sheet music. This song originally was performed by the Marx brother Chico in the 1931 comedy movie Monkey Business. Other great performers through the years sang the sweet lyrics to this song.

Organizing My Tea and Things

If you're like me you never have enough room for all your things. This time of year is the best to get organized for your life this new year. Finding vintage and antique items are always a fun way to get started organizing. Being the tea lady that I am, it's hard to store all my varieties in one place but, recently I came up with a solution. I took my chippy antique Chinese chest from my other room and put it in the kitchen. It's now filled with all kinds of tea. The scene on the chest is from an old Chinese opera. Love this chest. Copper teapots make for a great hideaway storage or bank.

Here's another antique Chinese chest with two doors again, with opera scenes. We store extra magazines and whatnot's. Many years ago this chest stored the most beautiful silk opera costume. The beautiful Chinese wedding basket above the chest is made of elmwood. This too is a very old piece, the custom at a Shan Xi wedding was to have this basket to serve sweets to the wedding guests then later it would turn into a lunch bucket for the couple. Now a great conversation piece, antique and storage.

Vintage Indian Basket

Vintage Giant Green Chili Chalkware Bank

Vintage Receipt Hook

Vintage Wooden Bowls

Of course baskets of all shapes and sizes make for great storage. The quirky are always fun. I just picked up a super large green chili pepper made of chalkware. It's 15 inches long and around 5 inches wide. It has a hook to hang from the ceiling. Just need to touch-up the paint. Guess what? It's a bank. Maybe, I can save my pennies for more vintage sprees. The green vintage receipt hook I just purchased on Etsy is for my shipping receipts. Wooden bowls are my weakness. So inexpensive. Not just for fruit but, practically any storage.

Lost Things

I love this short film with the electic mix of

teacups, antiques and vintage.

Totally, creative and unique!

Vintage Farmhouse Chic

The words 'farmhouse' and 'chic' seem to be completely opposite. Yet these opposites blend quite nicely. I have such an eclectic home but, for some reason Summer brings out more of the farmhouse decorator in me. I love the color and warmth of this enamelware bowl above. It reminds me of the times in the kitchen with grandma.

The farmhouse look blends, natural elements like feathers, flowers, sheds with the utensils and equipment used on the farm and kitchen. Of course, what would a farm be without animals. The element of farm animals makes the look come alive. On the other hand, the chic look blends, crystal, glass, scones, shimmery, elegance, chandeliers and modern lines. Blend these two looks just right and you'll have the perfect  temperature for the Vintage Farmhouse Chic look.

Little Lamb

Antique Black Bench with Chic Pillows

Antique Advertising Pail

Vintage Enamelware Teapot

Turkey Feathers

Vegetable Grater

Vintage Enamelware Long Handle Ladle

You don't have to go totally Vintage Farmhouse Chic,

just blend one of each element into your decor.

Shop for great vintage finds at: 

 www.TeaAtHomeWithOlivia.Etsy.com or www.OddEmporium.Etsy.com

Eddie Ross

Wow! What a super vintage hunting Friday I had. We took a trek up to Laughlintown. On the way up we took Chaco swimming in the river. Needless to say, one happy pup! One happy gal, too! We found some more flea markets to hunt along the way. Finally, we got to our destination, the Laughlintown Antique Mall. The mom and daughter owners there, are the most sweetest people. I love that mall. After looking at the second vendor's booth, I look over at the other gentlemen that walked in. Boy, did he look familiar. I keep on looking over at him. I know, isn't that so rude. Well, anyway, I walked right up to him and said "Don't I know you from somewhere?" Can you believe I said something stupid like that? Like, I was hitting on someone at the club:) My husband was right there, looking at me, like what is wrong with you woman! I really didn't mean for it to come out that way. But, I never forget a face, even if I forget my name, what day it is, what I ate a moment ago and so on, I still remember a face. Anyway, he kindly answered " Yes, you know me probably from Bravo's Top Design Show". It was the well known Eddie Ross, top interior designer and editor. He was one of the super contestants on season two of Bravo's Top Design. At one time he was the senior style editor of Martha Stewart Living. Now, Eddie along with his partner Jaithan Kochar offer their interior design and styling services and event production. They have this wonderful blog and boutique online. I love, Eddie's style. Eddie and Jaithan were quite gracious and kind. They even agreed to take a photo with Harry and I (the crazy lady from PA) with my mobile phone. Thank you Eddie and Jaithan! We're wishing you two the best on your design adventures! http://www.eddieross.com/

Father's Day Promo!

Take 15% Off all vintage items for your Daddy-O in our Etsy Store.

Also Our OddEmporium Store on Etsy
Sale end 6/14/10

Visit My Team Members
Vintage Market Team
With Their Own Promotions

MAY 30TH to JUNE 14TH.

See participating shops for details

Search for "vmteamdads" tag on Etsy 

What's Steeping Besides Tea?

New Growth Gallery

Summer Antique Flea Market

Begins Saturday June 5, 2010

8:00 to 1:00

Every Saturday the entire Summer

Routes 981 and 22 in New Alexandria, PA

Tea At Home With Olivia's Boutique

Will Particiapte When Available

We'll definently be there on June 5th
More details and directions

 

FATHER'S DAY PROMO ON ETSY
Hosted by the Vintage Market Team

Our store will offer 15% OFF on all items with the tag "vmteamdads"

Members of the Vintage Market Team
will offer their own promotions on Father's Day items

MAY 30TH to JUNE 14TH.
See participating shops for details
Search for "vmteamdads" tag under the "vintage"

 

JUNE NATIONAL ICED TEA MONTH

Spend $40.00 Or More

At Our Tea Store

Recieve a full size tin of quality tea FREE

now until june 30th

Artfire Boutique

Visit TeaAtHomeWithOlivia's ArtFire Shop

Vintage White Sale on Etsy

ETSY VINTAGE MARKET WHITE SALE

the vintage market team is a large group of vendors dealing in vintage on Etsy

January 10th - 17th
Use tag: vmteamwhitesale

Make an on-line slide show at www.OneTrueMedia.com

I'm a proud member. Click Here to visit my Etsy store Tea At Home With Olivia for my White Sale! Click Here to go directly to the White Sale for all Vintage Market team members.

I'm Packing!

That's it I'm leaving tonight! Warm Mexico! I need to escape this single digit weather. I must have this vintage cherry red overnight bag! Just pack my swimsuit, flip flops, sunglasses and some essentials. Let me search for a flight out tonight. Oh! That's right I can't leave. What would the hubby and dog do if I drop everything and leave? Back to reality. Well, I guess this fun retro overnight bag will cuddle another shoulder, besides mine. To bad, I love this color. I found this on the VitalVintage Store on Etsy.

Vintage Westmoreland Cherries Milk Glass Biscuit

PURCHASE

Isn't this a elegant vintage Westmoreland Cherries milk glass biscuit or cracker jar? Perfect for any holiday setting or any vignette. Creamy white milk glass, from the famous Westmoreland Glass Co. of Grapeville, PA. High quality glass with ornate design. Nice very heavy glass. This is a 60's era jar.

1920's or 1930's Composition Flapper Pin Cushion Half Doll

Before

I had this composition old doll for sale on Etsy. She wasn't perfect and her skirt was missing but, she was still a great fine. Talk about creative spirit! Take a look at the after photos of this pretty! Isn't she just gorgeous! Thanks to the creative spirit of Debbie owner of Purple Flower Fairy Vintage Boutique Pretties. Take a look at some more pretties from her boutique. Purple Flower Fairy Vintage Boutique Pretties

Special Announcement

As many of you know, before the tea business, we use to sell only antiques. This month we decided at our local that we no longer will sell antiques or collectibles. Yet, we still will always offer antique or collectible tea items. We'll always offer vintage jewelry, clothes and accessories. And, always our teas and new tea accessories. But, no longer any antiques. With this being said we're welcoming any dealers and anyone interested in buying quality antiques at slashed prices and wholesale prices to email us at info@teaathomewitholivia.com to make an appointment to see the items for sale. This will be by appointment ONLY. No phone calls please. Just emails. If you don't live in the area and are looking for something specific, please feel free to email us. We'll be happy to see if we have your favorite item and sell it to you at a wonderful price. Here's some of the things we have: Glassware, Primitives, Furniture, Black Memorabilia, Kitchenware, Decorating Items, Displays, Paper & Books, Western Native American and Misc.

We will sell our vintage through four different venues:
http://www.oliviasantiquescollectibles.com/
http://www.teaathomewitholivia.etsy.com/
http://www.teaathomewitholivia.artfire.com/
At our local store in Delmont, PA called Tea At Home With Olivia