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Sarah’s Pretty House

toddrichesin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:47:07 +0000

Living room with the Italian chest and prints from Bobby Todd Antiques

On our trip to Nashville, we visited our friend Sarah Ross. Sarah is a friend of mine from high school, and she is a great customer at our shop, Bobby Todd Antiques. We stopped by to see the progress on her house, which she has done entirely by herself. She has done a great job, and I wanted to share her look. Sarah grew up with parents who collected primitive antiques. The look was great, but as she began furnishing her home, she realized she wanted something a little more glamorous. She loved the color palette of soft blues and browns, and wanted to introduce a few modern influences as well as some painted Italian pieces. She has done an amazing job. The house looks fresh, youthful, and sophisticated. She used a wonderful mix of antique pieces from Bobby Todd with some new things, and the look speaks for itself. Congratulations Sara on such a beautiful job.

Glamorous mirrored lamp tables and a comfy sofa. Modern lamps add a sophisticated touch

The foyer with plates and an antique mirror from Bobby Todd. The primitive chest harkens back to her original pieces. The mix is great!

Beautiful Italian paintings on hand stenciled walls.

The guest room with fern prints from Bobby Todd and a collection of brown transferware plates. The blue and brown theme is continued from the living room.

Sneak Peek at Bobby Todd Christmas 2010

toddrichesin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:33:23 +0000

We start shopping for our Christmas season in January. Yes, it is hard to beleive, but it takes us a full year to prepare for a selling season that is a short two months. At the January gift market in Atlanta, we hit the halls running, searching for new and exciting products to bring you. We’ve got a good jump on it, and here are a few of the treats that will be in store for you at our Holiday Open House in early October.

Bobby carefully inspecting merchandise

Delightful place card holders

Whimsical vintage ornaments and feather trees

Snowmen

The cutest snow couple

Bobby inspecting products

New Halloween items from Lori Mitchell

Lori Mitchell Pilgrims!

Atlanta Gift Market

toddrichesin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:19:34 +0000

We have just returned from the International Gift Market in Atlanta. The market is housed in three enormous buildings in downtown Atlanta., each between 10 and 20 stories tall. Each occupying more than a city block. It takes us four non-stop days to cover what we need to see, and we still can’t get everything in. It is always inspiring for us. We get fresh ideas, and see products used in new ways. We attend at least four of these markets every year. In January, we focus on new ideas for our spring and summer season. Orange, light blue, and lavender were introduced this year in lots of different products. Light blue has been a staple for several years now, but it continues to be strong. Color is definitely where the market is heading. Following are some images of what we saw.

Bobby with a clock that will soon be at Bobby Todd

Fun colors! Market is a great place to get a sneak peek at upcoming color trends.

A beautifully displayed showroom

Garden items, and great colors

An array of kitchen towels at Mary Lake Thompson

Beautifully displayed kitchen items

Some of the unbreakable dishes we are now carrying at Bobby Todd

The newest color trend, lavender