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It’s time to shop – The Antique & Artisan way!

The real estate inventory is presenting with “slim picking” so we really can’t do our “12 Picks for Christmas”!  We would never have guessed that we couldn’t find 12 houses we love to blog about, but it has happened.  So, off we went to our favorite place to fill “the houses we love” with a few of our “favorite things”!  The Stamford Antique & Artisan Center is overflowing with gems and jewels to fill your gorgeous house, and your friend’s gorgeous house.

A room that will bedazzle and bejewel you with fantastic pieces for home and hostess

A room that will bedazzle and bejewel you with fantastic pieces for home and hostess

The “back room” has been set up for the Holiday Sale, going on now, and for a few more days.  Carefully are artfully chosen by the venerable Mari Anne Maher, it is like walking through a wonderland for the home.  Take some time and go down there to browse, buy and actually enjoy holiday shopping.

I was drawn to these like a moth to the flame.  Absolutely stunning set for any Christmas holiday table.

I was drawn to these like a moth to the flame. An absolutely stunning set for any Christmas holiday table. Light and easy to hold.  We love a good bar cart but these glasses will get your table going with enormous style.

Not for the faint at heart... admittedly, however sometimes you just need to take the plunge!

Not for the faint at heart… admittedly, however sometimes you just need to take the plunge!

If we are just sticking to the bar cart, these will be fabulous.

If we are sticking to the bar cart, these will be fabulous.

And, a price point easier to swallow...

And, a price point easier to swallow…

Gorgeous fiance that will make the summer al fresco dinner very special.  A set of 10 which is a good size for a dinner party too.

Gorgeous –  will make the summer al fresco dinner very special. A set of 10 which is a good number for a dinner party too.

Who can't use another set of dinner chargers!

Who can’t use another set of dinner chargers!

In the plate world... not so bad!

In the plate world… not so bad!

One can never have enough throw's or quilts.  On a guest bed, the sofa for a cozy sit by the fire. The colors are gorgeous on this quilt.  Very neutral and will stand out as stunning on your living room sofa.

One can never have enough throw’s or quilts. On a guest bed, or the sofa for a cozy sit by the fire. The colors are gorgeous on this quilt. Very neutral and will stand out as stunning any where in your home.

For someone special and deserving.

For someone special and deserving.

For the music lover in your household.  Or your high school roommate!  I am sure one of you was listening to this classic.

For the music lover in your household. Or your high school roommate! I am sure someone was listening to this classic back in the day, and still… Yes, you are reading the price tag correctly.  It is signed!!!!

You mean you don't still have a turntable?  It will look awesome by the latest, state of the art system in anyone's house.

You mean you don’t still have a turntable? It will look fabulous by the latest, state of the art system in anyone’s house.

Love this fireplace fender.  Note the pineapples!

Love this fireplace fender. Note the pineapples!

It is a good size, fitting a standard fireplace in any house.  What a great piece to have.

It is a good size, fitting a standard fireplace in any house. What a great piece to have.

 A good investment for your house!

AND FOR THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS

You must have something special when you answer the door.  This is it!  A classic piece from Roberta Freyman.  She still makes these, but with the influx of Roller Rabbit, a vintage piece makes it all that more special.

You must have something special when you answer the door. This is it! A classic piece from Roberta Freeman. She still makes these, but with the influx of Roller Rabbit, a vintage piece makes it all that more special.

Great price point for this.  Think the new ones are A LOT more.

Great price point for this. Think the new ones are A LOT more.

I made a beeline for the unmistakeable orange box only to find a true classic.

I made a beeline for the unmistakeable orange box only to find a true classic.

The box alone would make the experience of owning this worth it!

The box alone would make the experience of owning this worth it!

The vitrine is filled with fabulous vintage and not so vintage stuff.  You will find something you love, for certain.

The vitrine is filled with fabulous vintage jewelry and watches. You will find something you love, for certain.

Share any treats you find at info@realindarien.com.

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