Yearly Archives: 2012

Antiques & Christmas~2012 and Winner of the Giveaway…

Antiques Christmas accessories and table setting

Well, the plans I had in mind for our family this Christmas were a bit more grand than what we finally realized.  I ended up a week before Christmas at the doctors’ office for the …
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Antiques in Style ~ Giving the Splendor of Collecting

Antique Accessoires

It is the season to surround your home with objects of which we are fond, and also the time to give beautiful things to the people we love.   I believe that antique- inspired accents and …
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Antique Pewter Tureen Giveaway

Antique Pewter Tureen Christmas Giveaway

As we gather around our dining tables to celebrate the season we look for memorable antique accessories to symbolize this special time with our family and friends.  Our Holiday Giveaway continues in this spirit with …
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We Have A Winner For Our Christmas Giveaway!

Antique Confit Pot Giveaway

Congratulations Dean! We randomly selected an entrant and have contacted them by email. If they do not reply, we’ll generate another winner.  Thank you all for sharing your lovely holiday memories. We hope you enjoy …
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Antique Inspirations ~ Holiday Décor

Antique Accessories, Statue, Mirror, Candles at Inessa Stewart Antiques

This is the season when we are decorating our homes, unpacking holiday decorations and creating enchanting displays all around our abode to celebrate the festive spirit of Christmas.  Of course this time of the year …
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Antique Christmas Giveaway!

Antique confit pot Christmas giveaway

Hello antique and vintage devotees! It is once again time for the holidays, and in the spirit of the season we are in a giving mood.  Therefore we are starting the first of our Holiday …
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Antiques in Style ~ Tablescapes Revisited

Tablescapes Antique Dining Room Set

Tablescapes Revisited ~ the title of my November article in Grand Luxe Magazine, was published at a perfect time to provide antique inspirations for your holiday table decorating.  I have always loved this time of …
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Antique Inspirations ~ French Cachepots

French Antique Painting and Antique Planter

With Thanksgiving Day approaching this time of year, we all are busy decorating our home for the holidays! As always, I pull out antique accessories, since they add so much charm to my holiday decorating.   Great …
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Warm and Fuzzy Side of the Antique Business

Inessa Stewart's Antiques and Interiors: John and Inessa with their dogs

“Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms” -George Eliot During the past two decades while traveling throughout Europe, we have made many great friends~ and some were creatures of …
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How to Decorate an Antique Bookcase

Antique Decorated Library Bookcase

After our clients purchase an antique bookcase or a display armoire I am often asked ~ how do I decorate my bookcase? First, what is the bookcase style?  I let the antique set the tone …
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