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The Antiquarian Post acts as a visual journal for Antiquaria creators Emma James and Bailey Amon. Always on a quest for visual perfection and a well-curated life, each issue explores their current inspirations and obsessions.
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T he A n t i qu ari an Po st I ss u e N o. 2 \ H o l i day 2 0 1 1 Published by Antiquaria D e si g n S t u di o Š A n t i qu ari a 2 0 1 1 A l l R i g h t s R e se r v e d
‘Tis the S e a s o n . . . . The Holidays have arrived and we are always overwhelmed by the desire to create and decorate for the season. This issue is full of vintage love & DIY projects, presented in a modern, accessible way. Whether you like the clean crispness of the mod 60’s accented with punchy colors and glittery metallics or you prefer a more traditional vintage look with a rustic appeal, we’ve got Antiquaria’s interpretation for you in this special holiday issue of The Antiquarian Post.
Cheers & Enjoy, Emma & Bailey 2
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Art Direction: Bailey Amon & Emma James / Photography: Robert Bre
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/ Floral: The Nouveau Romantics / Production: Antiquaria
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Clean Milk Glass place-settings are the perfect backdrop to a colorful feast. Accent the table with punchy green florals and coral cocktails! Gold highball glitter on the table and await your guests. 6
SPICED ORANGE SPRITZER Makes 2 drinks 2 oz Vodka 1 oz Cinnamon Liquor, such as Goldschlager 1 tsp grated ginger Blood Orange Italian Soda 1 Blood Orange, sliced thin
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In a shaker, mix the vodka, cinnamon liquor and grated ginger. Shake well to combine. Pour through a small strainer into 2 martini glasses. Top with the Italian soda and garnish with a piece of blood orange. Enjoy and be Merry!
The drinks are set out, ready for guests. “Etched� Gold Rimmed Martini Glasses, set of 4 $48 www.shopantiquaria.com 8
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There is a certain newfound modernness to these bright antique ornaments. 10
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MOD LIST pops of color
1.Mod Fine Art Print, $48 (www.etsy.com/shop/littleprintpress) 2.Tiger’s Eye Set of Sorbet Cups, $24 (www.shopantiquaria.com) 3.Hot Steak Clutch in pink, $158 (www.anthropologie.com) 4.Color Block Socks, $12(www.madewell.com) 5.Travel Hand Creme in Verveine, $5(www.madewell.com) 6.Modern vintage Style Book, $29.95 (www.anthropologie.com) 7.Retro Flowers vintage baking dish, $18 (www.shopantiquaria.com)
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ALL THAT
GLI T T ERS IS G O LD gifts that shine
1.Gold Leaf 3 Piece Place-Setting, $66 (www.shopantiquaria.com) 2.Gold and White Salt & Pepper shakers, $135 (www.zhush.com) 3. Aurelie Bidermann Gold Feathe Necklace, $555 (www.net-a-porter.com) 4.Looking Glass Decanter, $58 (www.anthropologie.com) 5.Aldine Thin Band, $176 (www.Bario-neal.com) 6.Architectural Gold Ring, $49 (www.etsy.com/shop/osnatharnoy) 7.White & Gold paper mache bowl,$10 (www.etsy.com/shop/etco)
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HAND STAMPED WRAPPING PAPER
DIY Tutorial
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POTATO STAMPED WRAPPING PAPER For step by step instructions, see page 42
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SPLATTER & GLITTER WRAPPING PAPER For step by step instructions, see page 42
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Clockwise from top left: reindeer from private collection, vintage snowglo Christmas linens from a private collection,
obe from a private collection, twine & gift tags, vintage stamps, vintage , vintage tinsel, vintage glass ornament.
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Art Direction /
Bailey Amon & Emma James
Photography / Robert Bredvad Production / Antiquaria
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Above: Bellingham Fine China Collection 5 piece place-setting Facing page, clockwise from top right: green China from private collection, Dublin Collection 5 piece place-setting, green china from private collection, Dublin Collection 5 piece place-setting, green china from private collection, Bellingham Collection 5 piece place-setting. (Dublin & Bellingham Collections available at www.shopantiquaria.com)
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Inspired by rustic woodsy imagery, our Woodlands Custom Invitation Suite evokes holiday charm that can be used year-round. Available at www.shopantiquaria.com.com 28
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Do-it-Yourself Tutorial
For our Holiday Cards this year, we’ve taken on the task of doing them ourselves. A while back, we discovered an interesting technique that allows you to create multicolored & layered stamped images. We can’t think of a more appropriate project on which to use it than these festive tree cards with twinkling lights. Happy Holidays!
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For step by step instructions see page 43. 31
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For step by step instructions see page 43. 33
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gifts for him
1. A.P.C. Vintage Jacket in Sheepskin $1400 (www.usonline.apc.fr) 2. Leatherhead Handmade Football, $115 (store.Kaufmann-Mercantile.com) 3. Il Bisonte “Zoom� Wallet, $74 (shop.ilbisonte.com) 4. Thomas Paul Luddite Matches, $12 (velocityartanddesign.com) 5. Canvas Tool Bag, $90 (store.Kaufmann-Mercantile.com) 6. Estwing Camping Hatchet, $36 (store.Kaufmann-Mercantile.com) 7. Wood Desk Accessories Set, $75 (aplurstore.com) 8. Leather Il Bisonte Flask, $231 (shop.ilbisonte.com)
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1.Pink Dogwood Letterpress Greeting Cards, $16 (etsy.com/shop/YeeHaw) 3.Vintage Postage Stamps, $7.50 (etsy.com/shop/verdestudio) 4. Color Box Address Stamp,$55 (shopantiquaria.com) 6.Mid-Century Triangular Rooster Dish 8. Butter London Nail Polish, $14 (nordstrom.com) 9. Pari 37
2.Blackwing 602 WritingPencils, $19.90(store.Kaufmann-Mercantile.com) x Stamp Pad in Cocoa, $6(shopantiquaria.com) 5.Calligraphy Accent Return h, $32(shopantiquaria.com) 7.Antique Georgian Stone Ring, $550(eriebasin.com) is Balloon Print, $30 (etsy.com/shop/EyePoetryPhotography) 38
Bailey Amon | Antiquaria
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
For Christmas, instead of giving bought gifts, each year we make gifts for the family. I love to brainstorm what we should give each year...last year it was biscotti, this year who knows?? What is the most memorable gift you’ve ever received? When I was a little girl, I loved dolls (not going to lie, I still love them a lot). One year, I received the most beautiful canopy doll bed for my American Girl doll Felicity. I still have it and hope to pass it on to a daughter some day.
What are you most looking forward to doing this holiday season?
Having recently gotten engaged, I am looking forward to sharing memories with two families that are about to become one.
Emma James | Antiquaria
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Taking a beach walk on Christmas Day. Somehow it’s always sunny and warm on Christmas day in Santa Barbara. What is the most memorable gift you’ve ever received? The year my parents took us sailing in the Caribbean for 2 weeks as a Christmas gift, and getting engaged of course.
What are you most looking forward to doing this holiday season? Fires in the fireplace, family and time off!
Antiquaria 512.789.4479 shopantiquaria.com info@shopantiquaria.com @shopantiquaria antiquariavintage.blogspot.com 39
Lindsay Grueneberg | Vintage Collector
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Putting up my vintage Christmas decorations...and baking. What is the most memorable gift you’ve ever received? My engagement ring.
What are you most looking forward to doing this holiday season?
Baking and watching Christmas movies, especially ELF!
Elizabeth Lewis|The Nouveau Romantics
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
The best excuse to make all of the delicious baking my family has passed down over the years. What is the most memorable gift you’ve ever received? Getting engaged back in 2008 - while cliche, it still stands out! My now-husband and I decided to remake the holiday with our own traditions, and spent the holidays that year in NYC, just the two of us. After the big celebration, and calling our families with the news, we wandered around Central Park, just taking it all in. Best Christmas to date!
What are you most looking forward to doing this holiday season?
Finally getting to host Christmas in our new digs with my husband’s family.
512.981.7302. thenouveauromantics.com liz@thenouveauromantics.com
Robert Bredvad | Photography 210.414.8462 Bredvad@gmail.com robertbredvad.com
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Potato DIY Wrapping Paper: 1) Gather Materials:1 small russet potato (yields 2 stamps), plate or palette (to house paint), 1 tube gold gouache (opaque watercolor), paintbrush, wrapping paper, cut to desired size, masking tape and a paring knife. Prepare your work surface: tape your white or kraft wrapping paper to work surface so that it will lay flat. Squirt about a nickel size blob of paint into your palette and dilute with water (so that it is the consistency of thick cream). 2) With the paring knife, cut potato in half, carve the desired shape into the top of the potato (simple designs work best, we used geometric shapes). 3) Use the paintbrush to apply the paint to the potato design. The potato can hold a bit of moisture, so you may need to reapply often. 4) Place the stamp down on the paper and press to print. Repeat until you are satisfied with the overall design. Let dry completely. Wrap your gift and give to a loved one!!
Splatter & Glitter DIY Wrapping Paper: 1) Gather Materials: Toothbrush, metallic glitter, plate or palette (to house paint), 1 tube gold gouache (opaque watercolor), white (or kraft) wrapping paper, cut to desired size and masking tape. Prepare your work surface: tape your white or kraft wrapping paper to work surface so that it will lay flat. Squirt about a nickel size blob of paint into your palette and dilute with water (so that it is the consistency of thick cream). 2) Load the toothbrush with paint. Using your finger, splatter the paint all over the paper. You can also hit the brush on the back of the head to create larger splatters. 3) Sprinkle the paper with metallic glitter. We used 2 different shades of gold to create dimension. 4) Let dry completely. Shake off glitter and collect it for future use. Enjoy having glitter in your hair and on your face for weeks to come!! 41
Hand Stamped Christmas Cards: 1) Gather your materials so that you have them all at hand. Each step is best done in an “assembly line” style to account for drying times. 2) Ink stamp. For this card, we are using 4 different inks on the one stamp. Start with the hunter green and apply to the trees and names at the bottom. Then, ink the middle “Happy Holidays” with the Terra Cotta Pad. Using the Black, ink the lights at the top. Finish the inking process by coating randomly bits of the Olive to serve as highlights on the trees. 3) Center the stamp over your card (which should be placed on a hard surface). Press evenly on the stamp, as shown. 4) Lift the stamp directly up and let dry. If desired, you can stop here! 5) Apply glue to the lights (as many or as few as you like). 6) Sprinkle the red glitter over the glue. Slide excess glitter off the card. Let dry completely. 7) Using a soft brush, brush the remaining excess glitter from the card. 8) Send out with love to all your family and friends!
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Credits: Cover Artwork: Vintage Christmas textile Page 1-2: Geometric Sketch by Emma James Page 3-4: Handlettered Pears by Bailey Amon, photography by Robert Bredvad Page 5-6: Tablescape by Antiquaria, Floral by The Nouveau Romantics, photography by Robert Bredvad Page 7-8: Photography by Robert Bredvad Page 9-10: Photograph by Emma James, ornaments from
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ndsay Grueneberg Page 15-16: Photography by Emma James Page 17-18: Photography by Emma James Page 19-20: Photography by Emma James Page 21-22: Vintage christmas items, snowglobe from Jennifer Cowgills personal collection image source: http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2010/thecollectors-vintage-snow-globes/ Page 23-24: Artwork by Emma James, title handwritten by Bailey Amon. Page 25-26: Dishes available at www.shopantiquaria.com, photography by Robert Bredvad Page 27-28: “Woodlands� custom invitation suite from Antiquaria, available at www.antiquariadesignstudio.com, photography by Robert Bredvad Page 29-30: Handwritten title by Bailey Amon, photography by Emma James Page 31-32: Photography by Emma James Page 33-34: Photography by Emma James Page 35: Handwritten title by Bailey Amon Page 37: Handwritten title by Bailey Amon Page 42: Ornaments from
the collection ofLindsay Grueneberg, Photograph
by Emma James Page 43: Geometric Sketch by Emma James Back Cover: Vintage christmas textile
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The Antiquarian Post Š Antiquaria 2011