Antiques in Style: Living with Art

Antique letter engravingHistory proves that trends come and go, but great art transcends the test of time.  Revered by countless generations and collected in multitudes of museums, these enduring masterpieces so richly celebrate the beauty of each period and so often embody the essence of reflective style. We marvel at creations from the old masters such as Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Monet.  A beautiful still live, an idyllic landscape, a striking portrait – every painting tells a tale and speaks personally to each of us with stories and chronicles of each historic era.  Currently, it seems that paintings are as popular as ever. I hope that I can entice you to use antique and vintage art as part of your personal home décor.  Art brings a certain degree of excellence to each home’s design with the poetic soul of sparked imagination. Read more online in Issue 413 of Beverly Drive (formerly GrandLuxe) by clicking here.

Antique Oil Painting

Antiques in Style Antique Paintings and Artwork Inessa Stewart's Antiques & Interiors

 

Back to the Blog!

Antique Letter Engraving PrintSince quite some time has passed since the last time I submitted prose for these pages, I am dusting off our blog (kind of a late spring cleaning…). Sometimes my plate gets a bit too full. We have been traveling on antique buying trips, unloading containers of antiques furniture and accessories, and there never seems enough time to finish writing about all the exciting things that I love doing.

“Writing is a lonely business” ~ said Sherman Alexie ~ and I have to agree with him!  I typically make plans to write on the plane, or in the car, or in the airport ~ but the best writing comes usually at 2 in the morning.  I love sharing on our blog about our adventures, great stories, and all about antique history.  Facebook just isn’t enough, don’t you think?

Below are some photos from my recent European adventures …

Antique furniture, flowers Antique architecture European architecture

 

Antique buffet, carved furniture

Flowers, floral arrangement, antique lighting

Antique painted trumeauAntique European Architecture

Antique Bronze StatueAntique mirror and sconesAntique European architecture

Antique Bronze ClockAntique European architecture

I promise to come back soon with more new posts!

 

More adventures await!

Inessa Stewart's Antiques & Interiors

 

Shhh! A Surprise Mother’s Day Guest Post

antique letter engravingUnbeknownst to my mother, Inessa Stewart, I decided to take over the blog today in order to bring you a selection of Mother’s Day gift ideas.  With Mother’s Day right around the corner, now is the time to treat the matriarchs of your family to one of a kind antique items.  Below is a selection of gift ideas tailored for a variety of hobbies and styles.  I hope you enjoy these selections and know that we have thousands more in stores and on our website ~ www.inessa.com including crystal and antique vases to accompany and outlast those beautiful flower bouquets.

Culinary Antiques and Accessories

Treat the executive chef of your family to antiques that accentuate her exceptional palate.

 

Antiques and Antique Accessories

It's easy to create a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere for entertaining with antiques!

 

antiques and antique accessories

The working mother deserves a comfortable, professional space to take care of business.

 

antique accessoires

Tend to your mother's love for gardening with these nature inspired antiques!

 

antiques and antique accessories

Help your mother cozy up with her favorite novels with these one of a kind antiques. The piece at the bottom right is an actual antique library counter!

 

Antiques and Antique Accessories

For the outdoorsy leader of your pack!

I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to share a story about the mother figure in your life in the comments below or with us on Facebook.

Best Wishes and Happy Mother’s Day,

Rebecca Stewart

 Inessa Stewart

Antiques in Style is a source of joy for me to create, and hopefully will be a source of inspiration for you! The variety, artistry and history of the antiques and vintage pieces that surround us every day provide pleasure, beauty and sometimes even intrigue.

The classics never go out of style, and each era, country, and even artisan's interpretations create an environment that is always full of surprises.

It is truly a pleasure to bring such timeless style together for every client and follower of my blog. And of course, your input is always welcome!

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