COTE DE TEXAS: American Antiques, Folk Art, and Interiors

American Antiques, Folk Art, and Interiors

 

I know this blog usually shows Texan houses with French antiques or houses in France with French antiques, or sometimes Belgian houses with French antiques.  But there are other designers I admire besides Charlotte Moss and  Suzanne Rheinstein.   One such designer I’ve liked for years and years is Karin Blake.    As most who also like Blake,  I first noticed her when she designed Candice Bergen’s house over a decade ago.   The Bergen house really put Blake on the map and introduced her to a wide audience.   Her interiors are very stark;  Blake is a true minimalist.  “There’s not a lot of clutter,” she says. “Each piece stands out, even if it’s a table. You don’t see me with drapes. I even avoid lamps whenever possible.”  Her walls all almost always white and the contrast between light and dark becomes a design element.   Born in Pennsylvania, she attended a Quaker school and spent much time visiting Amish communities – an influence still seen today.   Her accessories are large and spare.  Mostly, she uses American folk art and signs instead of delicate porcelains and plates. 

 

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An entry hall by Karin Blake features an antique sign and painted floors.   Blake uses large signs in many of her projects.  This one is from the 19th century once graced a hotel.

 

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This sign is fabulous!   An antique dough table mixes with an early American firkin.

 

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In her own house, Karin mixes modern architecture with lots of American folk art. 

 

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This living room combines modern architecture and American folk art.  Notice the coffee table – so trendy today, yet Blake designed this house almost 15 years ago!!!

 

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The weather vane is 19th century.  Here Blake combines French antiques with American folk art.  She also typically uses floral fabrics in her designs.

 

 

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Great kitchen – love the barn doors on the refrigerator and the modern bar stools. 

 

Why American???   American antiques and folk art are experiencing something of a resurgence.    Auctions have been extremely profitable for collectors of American folk art, paintings and furniture.  Is it because of the popularity of the rather sparse Belgian look that Americans are now looking to their homeland for furnishings?   Or is the current trend a reaction against all the mass produced furniture and accessories coming from eastern countries?   On cable TV, there are over 11 new reality shows about antique pickers – people who crawl around attics and warehouses looking for American treasures to resell.  My husband Ben loves to watch one in particular – “American Pickers” on the History Channel.   Even the NY Times has caught the bug – recently writing several stories about American antiques.

   

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American Pickers, one of Ben’s favorite TV shows.  Yeah.  Not quite sure why?

 

 

The popular auction house Skinner Auctions deals with American antiques and they recently listed the most popular items at auction:

 

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  1.  Marine paintings are at the top of the list of  popular items.   Paintings of ships and seascapes spurred bidding frenzies at recent auctions.   Favorite artists include Antonio Jacobsen, James Butterworth and William Bradford.  

 

 

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2. Painted Antique American Furniture.   It doesn’t matter whether the furniture is fancy or country, or painted in bright or dull colors, these pieces attracted a wide range of bidders. 

 

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3.  American Folk Art.  Folk art remains quite popular:   the board games, naïve portraits like above, and advertising signs.   Just one large piece of folk art can set the entire atmosphere in a room. 

 

Last year, I showed a house in Seattle, Washington designed by interior decorator Jane Wood.   The owners had a collection of American portraits, so I named the story, “The Portrait House.”   Comments about this house were many – and most remarked on these haughtily beautiful paintings. To see the story, go HERE

 

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  The beautiful stair hall features a lantern and four portraits – from one family.

 

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Two more portraits are found in the living room.

 

Jane Wood who designed the Portrait House, above, once lived in Houston and now lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.    She recently teamed up with a veteran antique dealer who specializes in American country antiques.   Jane wanted me to see the dealer’s house because it is really unique and a treasure trove of American folk art. 

The dealer, Gloria Oviatt,  is one of the premier American country antiques sellers.  For the past 30 years, she has been doing two to three shows a month, mostly in the midwest.    Gloria lives her work.  Her house is filled with authentic American antiques.   There are few signs of modern life – save for a flatscreen and a laptop.   Most interesting is her house is contemporary!   

 

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   Gloria Oviatt’s house in Ann Arbor.   The contemporary house hides what is inside – an incredible collection of American country antiques.    Gloria calls her aesthetic - New Modern Country.  Inside the house there are high ceilings and skylights.    Her walls are white and all the fabrics are an off white plain linen, creating a monochromatic look.   Gloria moved in her house  in 1986.  At that time it was only 900 sq ft.  Since then, she has added on a kitchen and a large family room.   She ripped out all the carpets and replaced them with plain pine boards which she painted….white, of course!   The juxtaposition between the antiques and the contemporary setting is quite unique and I think you will really enjoy this glimpse into the life of a true original! 

 

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  You know at the front door that this is no ordinary house.   The address numbers came from an old Levi’s 501 store.  The old door covers the ‘real” front door. 

 

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The floors are pine, painted white.   The coffee table is an old blanket box with original paint.   These chairs remind me of the ones from Restoration Hardware, see HERE

 

 

 

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This green armoire was one of the first purchases Gloria made.  

 

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I wonder where that finial came from?  It’s amazing.

 

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Looking through the breakfast room out towards the newly added family room.

 

 

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The breakfast room used to be the kitchen before the additions.   I really love the floor!   Notice the dry sink on the left.

 

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Looking through the breakfast room to the living room.  I love all her antique signs.  But the upholstered chairs are great – I think they are so amazing.

 

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  The modern kitchen was once an outside storage room that Gloria enclosed.  There are concrete countertops and modern stainless appliances.   She made the island out of an antique cutting board.

 

 

 

 

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The island is incredible.  Love the sign.

 

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The family room has modern upholstery mixed with all the antique tables and accessories.  The table under the sign is Amish. 

 

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Another view.   A great touch of red in the all white room.

 

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This dining room table looks remarkably like all the faux new tables that are so in vogue right now! 

 

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In the bathroom, Gloria converted a dry sink into a wet one.  Stainless looks so good against all the antique woods.

 

 

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The master bedroom is large enough for two seating areas.

 

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My favorite vignette in the house – those large treen plates on a shelf – look likes a work of art.   Cute baby quilt.

 

 

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She installed this painted mantel in the bedroom even though there is no fireplace.  

 

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The guest room is the TV room – one sign of modern life, a flatscreen. 

 

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Her office is small in a space taken from the living room.   The signs say it all!

 

 

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The gracious homeowner – Gloria Oviatt.  Thank you so VERY much for allowing us this peek into your house!

 

Contact Information:   Gloria Oviatt, 734-663-2523, email: gloriaoviatt@yahoo.com

 

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Jane Wood and Gloria teamed up at an antique show last week.  This is what their booth looked liked.  I’m loving the trumeau and the bakers table along the right wall.   They’ll be teaming up again at booth, c-18, at the Ann Arbor Antiques Fair, once a month - 3rd weekend of each month thru October

Here’s a list of Gloria Oviatt’s Upcoming Shows:

Simple Goods, April 23, 9-3pm, 160 Howard St, MtVernon OH 43050, 740/848/4005

Pure and Simple, May 7, 9-3pm, 1500 North Reed Road on US 31, Kokomo, Indiana

Ann Arbor Antiques Market, May 14-15, 10-4, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road,  Ann Arbor, MI  48106

Heartland, June 4, 9-4pm, 861 Salisbury Rd. North, Richmond, IN 47374

 

 

Are you a fan of American antiques and folk art?  Do you like it all, or just a few pieces of folk art here and there?   Has this article opened your mind up to bringing more American into your home?   I really love the antique signs and would love one for my kitchen.  If American antiques aren’t your favorite, what is?  Myself, I’m partial to French antiques first, then English or Italian second.

 

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Do you shop at One Kings Lane?   I’m really hooked on this place.  They have the best sales – it’s all online, and the merchandise changes daily.  For each sale, someone different is featured.  This weekend Kathryn Ireland will be selling wares from her shop and private collection.   Even if you aren’t a fan of Kathryn’s – there’s lots and lots of other sales going on at the same time.  I just happen to like Kathryn!

 

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Remember this picture of Kathryn’s private retreat on her property?  Well, it looks like some of these items or similar ones are going to be in the sale:

 

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This chair is in the sale.

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Lots of pillows in her own fabrics, like this Suzani are for sale.

 

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And this chair too.

The Kathryn Ireland sale runs this Saturday, 4/23 – Tuesday, 4/26.  You have to register to enter the website, but it’s painless and totally worth it!  If you do buy something, send me a picture!   

To visit the sale, go HERE.

 

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And Now For Something Personal:

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A movie review!!!!   I just went to see the movie Water For Elephants.  If you read the book, then you know how good it is.  If you haven’t read the book, you should – it’s really an easy, good read.   AND, the movie was even better!  I cried like a baby in the first and last scenes – just like I did in the book.     Reese Witherspoon was better than I imagined and Christoph Waltz was as scary as ever.   But, ok, I HAVE to say it, the star, Rob Pattinson of the Twilight Saga movies, was beyond great.   He looks so gorgeous in the movie, it’s almost sinful.   He is going to be a huge star.  OK, OK, back to the movie.    The cinematography was wonderful  - and the sets were so realistic.  You really felt like you were on a circus train traveling through America during the depression.  And Rosie the elephant is adorable.   Go see it!  You will not be disappointed.

 

 

What?   What’s wrong with one more picture from the movie??????   Do you blame me?    What a shayna punim!    OK, that’s Yiddish for beautiful face.  Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson.  It’s worth the price of the admission just to stare at this man’s face!!!!

 

65 comments :

  1. Thank you for a wonderful post featuring American antiques...we do not see many American pieces here in Australia but as an antique dealer, I appreciate anything that is a little different. Especially folk art! I agree with you, I love the use of signs in a home, I will have to keep my eyes open for a sign for one of my rooms! Have a great Easter, Tammy

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  2. Lovely post! I like just a few folk art pieces here and there. And, yes! I do shop OKL, & they do have the best sales! Also, I'll have to check out the movie. I like Reese Witherspoon. Thanks for the info.

    Karen T.

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  3. Another wonderful post! And...my husband loves Pickers too. Actually, we watch it together. It's a trade off. He watches Dancing With the Stars with me. But, back to your post...I never considered myself one to like folk art, but this shows when it's done properly, it's fabulous! I wanted to walk through the house and hear every story behind every piece! Bravo! Bravo! --Joanna, Houston

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  4. PS-Can't wait to see movie!

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  5. I had such pleasure reading this post. My very first house, a saltbox farmhouse near Boston, was built in 1668, and as a young french bride, I took to task to learn about american decorative arts of that period by visiting often Winterthur Museum, and the Massachusetts society for antiquities. My husband and I went to auctions, antique stores and shopped from his mother's warehouses (filled with english antiques). It was love at first sight, and our house in Marshfield looked very much like the ones you introduced us to. Even at such a young age, and not a designer yet (I was in finance) I was a purist and a minimalist. I stayed away from reproductions, only purchased a piece at the time and the best I could afford. Through furniture, I learned the daily life of early american settlers, and found intrinsic beauty in the simple, pragmatic yet beautiful work and design esthetic of the pilgrims.

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  6. Really good post - just illustrates how clean lines and classic elements stand the test of time. Wish I could get to that sale - I LOVE Kathryn's style - Happy Easter!

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  7. jOni - I agree with your comment about the mass produced repros coming from eastern countries and I had not thought of that - I have been so fed up that they are coping for nothing what I have spent years collecting - Maybe that is partly behind my LOVE right now of these primitive AMERICAN pieces. Well, that and the fact that I love the sparse mix of contemporary and primitive no matter the country! Great article with the inclusion of Karen Blake- thanks for the education!
    jane

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  8. Joanie!!!!! What a fabulous post! I have a notepad that I jot down ideas to post about when they come to me. I promise this is true -I have written
    "Karin Blake, minimalism, classic antiques and folk art - how she blends"

    You beat me to it, of course, because you are such an amazing and consistent blogger and I am a total slacker who posts whenever the spirit moves me, or whatever......I don't know.

    Anyway, love this and your other examples of American antiques and how they can be used in modern fresh decorating.

    This post makes me smile and wish we were having Passover/ Easter brunch together!!!! xo

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  9. Hi...You always seem to read my mind. I, too LOVE French and Italian but also love American if done the right way as in your postings. Key is clean white walls , fresh upholstery and uncluttered accessorizing. It makes me feel patriotic when I find a great folk art or American antique...love the contrast with the modern sofas and also the modern counter stools and the windsors...beautiful!
    Bonny
    To whom do I send the marble compote giveaway??

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  10. Great post on American Antiques. Ms. Oviatt's home is beautiful and refreshingly uncluttered. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the white plantation shutters throughout the house. Such a clean, modern look to pair with the eclectic mix of old and new.

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  11. Joni,
    Your post on American antiques was terrific. The images are great and so well done in her home, but just not sure it is a style I could live with. But isn't it great that there are so many styles and mixes of styles available for us to chose what best suits our own personalities?
    You are the best at educating us on ALL these styles.

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  12. Joni,
    So nice to see Karin Blake - whose work I have loved for a long time.
    American antiques are not very popular in Texas and your post gives a glimpse at what can be done.
    Thanks,
    Mary

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  13. Great Post! I always learn something new from your posts. And thank you thank you thank you for the RPatz picture. Is he not the most beautiful thing ever? Love! I can't wait to see the movie!

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  14. Now this is a clean look I could live with. These designs have such an understated elegance to them. I'm thinking of the Shaker hymn "Simple Gifts".

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  15. For years, my sister and I decorated our houses with American antiques and (I'll admit it) reproductions. We would have found Gloria Oviatt's house such an inspiration at that time. Although lovely, it looks a bit too much like it follows a particular recipe to me. OTOH, Karin Blake's style adds a bit more of the unexpected and allows for individual expression outside a 'recipe.' Grat post - as always.

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  16. I really like American antiques. I shouldn't lie I don't really discriminate between styles, I like a little something about each. Thanks for the fabulous tour.

    You crack me up with your Rob Pattinson crush! I'm dying to see the movie and I'm glad to hear it's good I'm really looking forward to it.

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  17. Oops. Sorry, Joni - I got so excited I mis-spelled your name!!

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  18. Loved this post! Thanks too for introducing us to the work of Karin Blake. Skinner is near and dear to my heart since they are right here in Boston and I enjoy featuring their finds too. They have a great blog and there's a link to their website on my blog, if you're interested.

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  19. Joni: So glad to see that American Primitives are making a comeback. They have been the stepchildren of the antiques world for too long. I cut my teeth on Roundtop and have loved them forever. Karen Blake has it together!

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  20. Joni:

    Goes to show great antiques no matter where the origin, period or style placed strategically look amazing. Gloria Oviatt has used the simple basic function of decorating - she's taken the pieces she loves, coupled with her obviously innate sense of beauty and made them function in her world to create an amazing home. This one is a masterpiece - created from extraordinary pieces - unpretentious, clean, charming. Loved it - even though 17th - 18th century European is my favorite - I admire her talent.

    Thanks for a great post Joni. Love your diversity. That's why you are so good at what you do. Keep it coming!!

    Have a great Easter!

    Janice
    Pemaquid

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  21. Well I love French furnishings, but hubs and I love our American Pickers show!! I love Mike, Frank not so much...anyway thanks for the movie review, I have loved Reece since I saw her in that Johnny Cash movie.

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  22. You know, I do admire Karin Blake's interiors, but I tend to view them as museums rather than homes. I'm afraid I need pattern and curtains, photos and colour. I feel the same about the work of Nancy Braithwaite. I'm fascinated by her rooms and think they are gorgeous, but I tend to think of them as set pieces.

    And you do make me laugh. Shayna punim! I have got to remember that one!!!

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  23. Two reasons to chuckle. Okay, three...

    1. Does no one read in Karin's house? Not one lamp. Do they go to bed with the chickens? PET PEEVE.

    (This type of slavish devotion to ONE look is what gives decor specialists a bad name.)

    2. Karin's face as "gracious hostess" HAHA. She looks quite grim and Amish.

    3. Your R Pattinson obsession. You are funny.

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  25. Great post Joni. I find those environments pleasing in their spareness, but where do people sit? Much of the furniture is quite austere. I like elements of folk art and definitely interesting homes.

    I have also noted the resurgence in antiquing. I think people are truly tired of mass produced crap. We have terrible antique stores here - few and poor selection, but this is the newest part of the country so not much good old stuff. Makes me sad, but we shop on our travels...

    Love the Robert Pattinson photos. He is gorgeous. I will see the movie as I enjoyed the book.

    xo Terri

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  26. to anonymous above. You have no taste and are quite rude. I loved this post! Thank you for all the wonderful photos. Your blog inspires me and makes my life happier. Have a great Easter!


    XoXo, Screaming Meme

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  27. BTW, I am going to go see that movie this weekend. You made me even more excited to see it! Yay! Patterson reminds me of my teenage son...A doll!;)

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  28. When Jackie Onassis built Red Gate Farm in Nantucket she incorporated a lot of the primitive look of early American antiques into her decor. Pictures I have seen of her dining room, living room, bedroom and kitchen were almost unbelievable considering her exquisite taste in her NY apartment. It was difficult to understand what appeal many of these pieces would have held for her. In the first house shown here, at least the pieces have a beautiful patina and are softened by the upholstery. The second house in Michigan has taken primitive to a new level. I suppose no more appropriate saying could apply here but that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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  29. Antiques-yes to recycling! Haven't seen Water for Choc. yet..on my list of "to dos". Happy Easter.xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  30. Great post, as usual! I do love American antiques. One of my great losses in this life was that my stepmother sold all of my departed mother's antiques in the sixties to buy matching room "suites." Fake Danish modern laminate coffee and end tables....peacock blue brocade sofa...hideous. (She has since apologized.

    Regarding the American folk pieces, I do love them and have a few in my house, but I don't like old houses filled with all period pieces...too museum-ish for me.

    I don't usually prefer modern houses, but Gloria Oviatt's home provides an exquisite context for all those folk antiques, which wouldn't have worked in a period house. Amazing!

    THX for the movie review, too...I'll see it this afternoon if it stays grey and gloomy. :)

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  31. Joni-
    I've always loved American antiques. One of my dreams since childhood has been to own a real American antique piece of furniture.

    And I saw Water for Elephants yesterday afternoon (I'm also a huge fan of Twilight, just like you), and I feel like I need to see it again...I may have been a little distracted through the whole movie by staring at Robert Pattinson! He was so handsome!

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  32. Thanks, Joni for this glimpse of the new interest in American antiques and designer Karin Blake. I think in these venues they look more clean and contemporary and not loaded up in a room with tons of other STUFF. These images showed them like they should be shown. Art. Thanks Maryanne xo

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  33. I can see why you love Karin Blake's work so much, I love the clean simplicity and modern touches. Even though I'm not a fan of American folk art it definitely works here! Always a very informative post and this is no difference...good job!

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  34. Joni, thanks so much for the movie review: I am dying to see the movie, just read the book this winter and was sceptical about the movie because they usually aren't as good as the book. But when you said it was BETTER, I am hooked. Will go ASAP!. I loved all the folk art in the first house. Tells me that real antiques will never be out of style and can blend into so many decors. Thanks for another wonderful post! XO, Pinky

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  35. Joni you just make me laugh. Robert Pattison. Indeed he is one of my favorites too. However the real reason I am leaving a comment for you is to say thanks for such a wonderful tour of Gloria's home. Beyond fabulous. Loved every single image. Hope you're having a fabulous weekend and enjoying this spectacular weather :)

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  36. I loved this look into another beautiful style of decorating. I appreciate the simplicity and artfulness. And what a great cutting board/kitchen island.
    Love the book...have to go to the movie.
    High five to Gloria.

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  37. thanks everyone!!! so glad you enjoyed Gloria's home!!!

    Joni

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  38. I love Folk Art and primitive American furniture. I always have loved them and probably always will. Thanks for posting this.

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  39. The raven and ring sign looks like it came from and English Pub, do you think?

    I like Reese Witherspoon, I think she's a versatile actor.

    Your blog is such an inspiration, one day I hope to re-decorate my own house and when I do - the number of your blog posts I have tagged is ridiculous! This is another one.

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  40. JOni, first of all THANK YOU so much for coming to my little blog! What an honor! I hope you will come back when you can see the BEAUTY of the yard in a few weeks. I will still see the movie. I actually have always thought a movie could never be as good as the book. I would have e-mailed you if I could have found your e-mail. Sorry to write here. Thanks again!!!! XO, Pinky

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  41. Great Post Joni! I am always amazed at the time you put into each and every one. I like folk art, but not an entire house done in it. I like a happy mix where the folk art makes a happy surprise. I loved the painted rug in that foyer... loved it. Thanks

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  42. I love any kind of antique, but folk art only used wisely in the right house like the examples you show above.
    Anonymous sooo funny, he does not like what he/she sees and reads but keeps reading and of course has no time to sign with a name, oh! well, it's his/her problem

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  43. These rooms are beautiful but I know from experience that you have to be willing to sacrifice comfort with that look.

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  44. Ha, 1st pic is ALL about the garden flowing on axis with the foyer. Vanishing Threshold.

    Garden & Be Well, XO T

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  45. my husband, jimmy, is also a picker's fan!
    love this post, joni!! like the balance of light and dark, old and new. such great accessories, too!

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  46. Thanks for sharing som antiques..great post as usually...happy Easter / Marie

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  47. I enjoyed this post so very much Joni.

    J and I both enjoy watching American Pickers. J will watch the reruns over and over. Of course, he was a "junk" picker way back when, so he naturally envies Mike and Frank.

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  48. Oh Joni, I have a (not so) secret crush on Robert Pattinson too! LOL. Yes, what a face! My daughter is mortified.

    Lovely post on the antiques as well....
    -linda,ny

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  49. Joni, I know she probably wasn't serious. It hit me that way, at the time. I think a blog like yours is so wonderful and inspiring. I was defending it...lol ;) I am off to see the movie today...I am sooo excited...though I didn't tell my hubby that there was crying involved...lol The last time I did that, it scared him off. It took me years to get him to finally watch The Notebook...now it is one of his favs...So I act like I don't know...The things we do for a date...lol Happy Monday, my Houston friend...

    XoXo, Meme

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  50. I thoroughly enjoyed this post Joni. You put so much into your posts, that I relish them with a cup of coffee and uninterupted time. I do like American antiques, just not too much of it. It takes me back to the 70's when I read Country Living. I was so in love with antiques and started buying American oak pieces, etc.
    I love how it has evolved today. The look is now more lean and eclectic, combined with more industrial and even some French antiques.
    BTW, I'm hooked on OKL! I have bought too many things lately. Thursday I will receive a leather studded coffee table I purchased. Can't wait. My husband knows the founders--they're San Francisco based.
    Hope to see the movie this week. Loved the book. And yes, just to see that face is worth the admission!
    ~Delores

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  51. ha! Who knew Mr. Gorgeous Pattinson would end up here!!! :-)

    I was already loving this post, loving to discover Karin and seeing Gloria's house. But then... what do I see? Yes! I almost had an heart attack! My husband laughs because I watched "Twilight", but how not to? :-)

    Can't wait for this movie! Thank you for the treat! :-)

    Have a great week!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  52. As always, a very educational post - thank you!

    I have to quote one of the above commenters . . . "but I tend to view them as museums rather than homes. I'm afraid I need pattern and curtains, photos and colour." My thoughts exactly.

    Jennifer

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  53. p.s. - Jackie O's Red Gate Farm was on Martha's Vineyard, not Nantucket.

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  54. Joni,
    How nice to see a design blog break from the pack and post something different and trend noteworthy.
    So glad to see American antiques featured on your blog. I love the great craftsmanship, style and history our American antiques offer. Its our heritage we celebrate when we incorporate these antiques into our environment. I think Sister Parish blended American with European well. Diamond and Baratta are two others that run with the look. Thanks for keeping me on my toes, Jed

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  55. Love the kitchen barn doors.. who would have guessed ..right??

    As usual - great post. I so enjoy dreaming through your blog posts!

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  56. Such a good and timely post, Joni. Yes, I have noticed in the past year a renewed interest in American Folk Art and antiques - I think it is great. My grandmother had lots of dough bowls, spice drawers, signs (she was a antique dealer as well) - so warming and livable - easy to work in to most decors.

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  57. One more thing - the above post by Jed is so right on...Sister Parish did blend in all those wonderful American antique pieces! I also think most of us (who are old enough to remember)got so excited in the mid-late 70's, very early 80's over the big "craft/antique shows" - the juried good ones. Then, it just went downhill with horrible stuff (not old) and we all moved on. Ugh,the 80's - awful. I am kind of excited again about good American things!

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  58. nice post .. i love the pics of the house .. and the furniture are great ..

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  60. What a great post! I love North American antiques and they would be my first place (both American and Canadian.) I was inspired by your lovely photos, especially mixing the modern upholstered pieces with lovely American antiques.

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