BEAUTIFUL BLUEPRINTS and new website postings!!

It's no big news that everyone in interiors loves the color blue and the color in antique and vintage blueprints are examples of the best saturated blue shade you can find. (In my opinion).     In 1861 Alphonse Louis Poitevin, a French chemist, found that a chemical, ferro-gallate is light sensitive.  Light turns this solution to an insoluble permanent blue. A coating of this chemical on a paper is used to reproduce an image from a printed document. The coating is first yellow.  It is clamped under glass and framed.  The frame is placed under ultra-violet light and the coating converts to a stable blue. The image can be seen forming and the blueprint is complete, the drawing remains white and easier to see and also easier to copy AND a gorgeous blue!   It is no surprise to me this first became popular in France.  The vintage and antique blueprints make wonderful artwork. Because of the multistep process and detailed art in itself this blueprint technique is no longer used .  Having an original blueprint is an historical treasure and great conversation piece in your home or office.       Gorgeous in both traditional and transitional decor.      I chose a lighter frame as above for the collection I have but also a darker frame is available.     They add color and interest in the library or study also.     Available in the shop for $245.00 ea. the ones above of machine diagrams measure h 31 w 41.  I have others in different sizes, please EMAIL ME with questions. On another note I was at the Brimfield flea market last week.  Yes,  that's me, below, cruising the fields on my new ride my husband picked up for me for $20.00.   Sooooo romantic :(    Just kidding he's a sweetie.   Anyway, I rounded a corner and came upon this horrific site, below! Reproductions are out in BIG numbers, they might as well have a catalogue.     Everyone knows we have to watch out for the reproductions of treasured antique pieces but I had never seen it in this amount. (Everything changes) Antique giltwood letters are expensive and I have found some in France on occasion but can you believe this??(GASP!)  I love when Restoration Hardware calls something 19th century without the "inspired" word attached.   Think about it!   There's no 19th century inventory of the same item to supply to the masses. Next time you receive their catalogue / encyclopedia check out some of the descriptions.  You will have a chuckle how misleading they are.   Great photos and display, though. And their photographer is a genius with all those smoke and mirrors recreating old.....okay, no more ranting from me.   Of course these letters are mass produced.  Isn't there the value in displaying a REAL letter that was once used as signage? Does it feel just as good hanging something mass produced?  Sign up for my blog HERE and let us all know your thoughts.     Oh dear :(   The store is FULL of great artwork AND lots of furniture is on sale right now including floor samples from Donna Donaldson and upholstered  headboards from AHome. Our small side window continues to inspire with our GET THE LOOK feature. Stop by and let us help you recreate the featured design.  I'm excited to welcome a terrific new farmers market right on our street starting the end of June. (my grocery shopping right at my doorstep!)   Summit  has really turned into the gastronomic AND home decor destination.  Hope to see you!  I hope you are planning a great weekend.... I'm off to the beach.  Check out NEW FINDS HERE. In my next blog I'll have pics of gifts for Dads and your kids terrific teachers ......    Warmest regards, Bonny  Please note delivery and shipping is available on all items EMAIL ME with any questions. Bonny Neiman Antiques & Artisan  p.973-714-4541 www.bonnyneiman.com    Trouvaille 12 Beechwood Road  Summit, NJ  Monday-Saturday 10-5:30

SALE ITEMS , Get The Look and Spring Day Trip!

GET THE LOOK!   I love Ellen, don't you?  It turns out she has a talent and passion for decorating.  Her home in the mountains of Santa Monica, California has quite a few familiar pieces available on the website HERE.  I was delighted to see the cover of this month's ELLE DECOR featuring almost the identical antique cabinet on the right in the picture as I have available, below.      Available - 19th century General Store Cabinet, multi drawer with small knobs.  An awesome piece at the shop right now! H 37 w 43 d 18 price- $1,950.00     Last weekend we took a ride to Lambertville which is a great town nestled on the Delaware River in New Jersey.  Quaint tree lined streets, Federal homes and Victorian houses from the 1800's are the perfect setting on a spring day.      It was The Shad Fest, a fun event celebrated in Lambertville for the last 32 years.  The shad fish spends most of its life at sea but in the spring returns to the rivers to spawn.  The shad put up such a terrific fight it is a favorite catch of fisherman. I saw no anglers Sunday and believe there is a current ban on shad fishing due to their diminishing numbers but the FESTIVAL CONTINUES!  We all love a good party, don't we?            Federal homes line the streets....      Historic homes and public buildings now house bed and breakfast inns, restaurants, creative art galleries and shops.       The canal path is a favorite of bikers or just for a stroll.    Good bands were featured....     With a flourishing art community, the shops are definitely worth visiting..LOVE this beautiful sign..     Old mills have been converted to stores.  The brick building above was a former bakery.   We had a delicious lunch outside at Hamilton's Grill Room on Coryell Street.     Inside they had an impressive mirror mounted on the ceiling.     Vendors line the street and we bolted to grab a delectable treat.....     A closer look revealed they were DOG TREATS!!!! That's right homemade  dog treats. Faux cinnamon buns, s'mores, burgers, mini pizzas, cupcakes....we were drooling AND laughing!! (Me and My Dog Pet Bakery)       Someone took their Rolls Royce out for the day.   We sported my husband's favorite pastime, White Lightning.   A 1955 Chevy pickup. He's been on his back all winter underneath his toy getting it ready for spring!  Looking cute wearing the vintage straw boater hat I got him when he's behind the wheel.  He doesn't however use the corn cob pipe!  I always have to have antiques at the destination of a day trip and Lambertville doesn't disappoint.  Let me know if you go. Checkout SALE items on the site HERE.  Hope to see you at the shop....our new window display and additions to the shop are worth the trip.   Warmest regards, Bonny  Please note delivery and shipping is available on all items EMAIL ME with any questions. Bonny Neiman Antiques & Artisan  p.973-714-4541 www.bonnyneiman.com    Trouvaille 12 Beechwood Road  Summit, NJ  Monday-Saturday 10-5:30

WEBSITE UPDATED and shop photos of GREAT ART!!

Well look who strolled past the other night!! No, not at the shop in Summit but NYC.  A couple of days ago I was lucky enough to attend the preview of Bette Midler's one woman show "I'll Eat You Last". I really liked it!  Typical Bette character playing brash, chain smoking Hollywood agent Sue Mengers.  Known for her blunt demeanor and chic pot parties where BIG deals were made Sue, (Bette) let us in on some Hollywood secrets while exposing us to what goes into becoming an agent and staying at the top. I found it both enlightening and funny but not for everyone (my sister was nodding off).   When we were outside Sarah Jessica Parker strolled by with Andy Cohen.  She was very sweet with the over enthusiastic crowd but I couldn't help but think what my father would say if he had seen her ..."she looks like she needs a plate of macaroni!"   SOOOO skinny in person but adorable! The store is FULL of GREAT original art as we get ready for girls night.....LOVE these portraits, above. ...I included a few shop photos for you to get a peak.  Please EMAIL ME with questions. Spectacular oil on canvas, artist signed AND framed. H 37 w 26 1/2 $1,400.00 These 18th century drawings, above, have been framed in France.  First the drawing is raised in a small frame, placed on a grey linen mat then framed again in a thin antique frame, then silver leaf and finished with a wonderful 19th century giltwood frame...very special.  The picture doesn't do them justice. On website for a larger look HERE. 19th century oil on canvas, decorated British General with plumes Giltwood frame Inv. 281, H 26 w 21 $1,400.00 4 impressionist pieces at the shop from popular artist Linda Macdonald. Pictures on website HERE. Vintage oil on canvas Cubist still life signed Ralph Della Volpe dated 1950. H 37 1/2 w 25 $845.00 The painting to the left is an oil on board by a Belgian artist  ....GOOD art!!    I have about 12 different ones and framed they are $825.00, unframed $625.00 LOVE HER!  Beautiful vintage oil on canvas, signed h 39 x 30, $950.00 Original on board still life study of tulips 36x 24 , $465.00.  Hard to see below the tulips are 2 19th century drawings of horses I found in France and framed. The pears are on board 33 x 14 1/2, $425.00 Another impressionist landscape on top of the mirror by Linda MacDonald, $595.00 and the red poppy  vintage painting, below it $545.00. The 19th century classical drawings in conte are from France and displayed in vintage gold frames $ $395.00 ea. Just in and sold 3 already are the large cast white leaves $175.00 ea. I met an artist who uses beautiful rice paper leaves to cast this terrific wall art.  Great color and texture. LOVE the portrait! The pretty orchids, top right, are on board $285.00. Pictured on website HERE. 40 x 32 $1,100.00 Don't forget to stop by the shop this Thursday night for a glass of  Prosecco and nibbles as you cruise the town.  At Trouvaille, get  informed on how to make better choices with your skincare. We are hosting former Summit resident, Antonia Di Paolo, as she shares with us the benefits of this organic line of skincare.  BeautyCounter is committed to higher standards in the formulas used in this special line. In addition to samples, Antonia has generously donated a basket full of  products worth $300.00 to be raffled off that night!   Hope to see you, the whole town gets involved!! Warmest regards, Bonny  Please note delivery and shipping is available on all items EMAIL ME with any questions. Bonny Neiman Antiques & Artisan  p.973-714-4541 www.bonnyneiman.com    Trouvaille 12 Beechwood Road  Summit, NJ  Monday-Saturday 10-5:30

NEW ITEMS ADDED and useful antiques!!

Just a quick one this week.  The website has been updated HERE with pieces from the latest container (not all there yet).  I wanted to get the pictures out there for you to see and now I will work on all the descriptions and details. EMAIL ME with questions.  Wonderful art is at the shop and more to come....REALLY excited about this!   I saw this picture, above, on the Savvy Southern Style Blog months ago and LOVED the useful idea for great antique champagne buckets.  I think as a kitchen utensil holder it's a terrific look on the counter. Right now I have these two, above, available for $275.00 ea.  Antique and vintage creating history on your countertop. I WILL be on the lookout for more but right now these two can be yours. Another way to add warmth to kitchens usually heavy on appliances and stone is an antique dough bowl or kitchen bowl.  Carved from a single piece of wood they are beautiful fruit bowls or a great piece for bread or chips. As an "everything bowl" it holds mail, keys, etc. with style. AVAILABLE in a couple of sizes from $175.00-$245.00 above and below. Also so terrific are these authentic country store jars, above.  These can be used for coffee, pretzels, M &M's or doggie treats! .....priced from $45.00 and up, you can add nostalgia to your countertop.   P.S.  You will notice none of the jars, above, have candy in them as I can not trust myself at the shop alone with chocolate. Contact me for measurements.  If there is anything you see on the website please email me first and I will make sure it's at the shop if you are local and want to stop by for a closeup. Spring cleaning is in full swing and currently our shop window is FULL of sale items and the antique mirror sale continues, too.   I would LOVE to hear from you on my blog page HERE.  What is YOUR spring project??? I want to take a second to introduce most of you to a wonderful organization in my town called Roots and Wings. (READ MORE) This group of dedicated people have helped more than 46 young adults who have aged out of the foster care system. Many of these youths have no where to turn and have been classified by The Child Welfare League of America as high risk for homelessness, health issues, poor educational outcomes and increased rates of societal failure. Roots and Wings offers licensed social workers,  mentorships and 24/7 on call support, educational support, financial planning, life skills training and counseling for this special group. They have a creative fundraiser planned for Mother's Day where your donation will send a pretty chocolate surprise to your Mom or special friend commemorating your nurturing dollars. I am keeping all those affected by the recent tragedies in Texas and Boston in my thoughts and prayers. So dreadful.....XOXO Warmest regards, Bonny  Please note delivery and shipping is available on all items EMAIL ME with any questions. Bonny Neiman Antiques & Artisan  p.973-714-4541 www.bonnyneiman.com    Trouvaille 12 Beechwood Road  Summit, NJ  Monday-Saturday 10-5:30