YOU better sit down.
You also better put your phone away and go to your laptop or IPAD.
If VINTAGE is your THING and you like STUFF this is a POST for YOU!
I had the privilege to go inside this house…………before I left OHIO.
It is owned by a LOVELY WOMAN named STACY.
She is the WOMAN in CHARGE at her local Thrift shop.
She has given herself the name QUEEN OF TRASHY TREASURES on Instagram.
I have labeled her as MADAME TRASH…….and I say that with TOTAL LOVE!
CUTE is the WRONG word……………..Note the plates that boarder the property!
Those plates are LIMOGE………….one of a kind scoured over a period of time.
Shall we enter this ABODE?
Are YOU ready?
Sitting DOWN………….I must remind MYSELF to BREATH.
The front porch……..
I got held up there as all the other GALS went directly INSIDE!!!!
I did not snap a photo because I was on OVERLOAD!
AN old book, a bowl with MARY inside?
The light from a church procession…….okay………..whats the WOW FACTOR here.
Believe me it gets BETTER.Stay with ME…………
There he is THE MAN the MYTH the LEGEND………….missing fingers and with a DASH of PATINA!
Chippy…………….all the more BETTER!
This was one of my favorite vignette’s………..ANTLERS and A CROWN.
I guess the PROPRIETRESS does not believe in BAD luck with the open umbrella……I would grab the SCEPTER in case of a TORNADO warning……….I learn you run to the BASEMENT!
MARY with HER things……….a bit of FRENCH FRINGE adds to HER neckline!
This is DIVINE……….to me.
LOOKING through a barn door to the sitting area or family room!Just wait I have a better photo coming UP!
THE ROOM where one eats in formal style.Note the old church window.
Wonderful one of a kind plates and I bet these finger bowls are HAVILAND?
Note the ice tea spoons in the TROPHY!Look at the CHUNKY bases on the candelabra’s.Florentine fixtures………….I spy a couple more crowns.
BARN DOOR……….with serving plate attached…….why didn’t I think of that?!!Old wallpaper…….would imagine it is as old as the house!
What first caught my eye here and believe me my EYE WAS A TRAVELING FAST!(Diana VREELAND would have been proud!)Was the fur stole tucked under the bottle……….it just made me melt.
More Wonderfulness…………I think this was in the living room!That Leopard print is SO in FASHION now!
Funny thing I have the same print in my kitchen!But HERS is in a double FRAME which makes it POP.More Ornate…….SO much better then mine!!!!!!Then there are the antlers above……….note to self……….. I need more HORNS!!!
So, I have an empty violin case just sitting here.NO, wonder I never wanted to SELL IT and passed up an opportunity to do so……..NOW I know what to do with it!
This may be even BETTER…………..I have the same mirror and the same WHISKEY holder with a little dance I could find a piece of luggage just so………HOLLYWOOD TAKE NOTE!I think HOLLYWOOD needs STACY for SET DESIGN………….I would happily be HER ASSISTANT!
MADAME TRASH HERSELF………….we had been at the FLEA all morning and NEVER mind she stayed UP ALL NIGHT cleaning for ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SHE LOOKS PRETTY DARN GOOD!!If you READ my last POST she was the one in a bridal dress at the TEA!
A BEAUTIFUL SMILE…………I think she was getting TREATS for the FURRY BEASTIES………THREE GINGER CATS just like my THEODORE.Behind her is the magical kitchen sink area which I would have a hard time leaving!BRING ON THE DIRTY DISHES!
Note the yellow velvet coach was a MISTAKE she told me her husband had not had the time to move it out as of yet…………we are now looking into the dining room.Look at the ceiling same wood work the old HEN HOUSE shop had………so that says 1800’s to me.
SO, they have taken away the plaster from the wall.What a NEAT AFFECT!Look UP LOOK UP……….I have the same fixture in my guest potty room!
Old Canister……………..anyone know what would have come in this it was glass?Seems perfect for light bulbs!Reminds me of an old mailbox.
FAMILY ROOM off the kitchen………………
THAT other ELIZABETH over yonder in ENGLAND has a place in HER home!This was used on the BRIDLES for the horses………I actually sold a few of these over the years!!WHY did I do that?Adds so much to the crushed velvet!
How gorgeous are these TWO?I think that is a POOF at the landing for the FURRY BEASTIES……..a resting SPOT!LOOK AT THAT WALLPAPER……………..
Now, look at the walls..she striped it off and left it as it was……BRILLIANT!This is the living room which I will get to in a minute!
OMG……….FABULOUS OR WHAT?MUSIC SHEETS FRAMED TO HOLD THE CHANDELIER…………
A BANGED UP PUTTO to keep HER company at the kitchen sink…………D I V I N E!
KITCHEN SINK…………note the velvet curtains…………..My kitchen sink needs a RE-DO!Love the old hardware on the drawers.
POINTE SHOE just hanging around………..
The MASTER Bedroom.
With a MASTER lounging…………….
MORE LIGHT……………….adore the magazine holder…………AN URN.
This is the REAL STACY ……….A VERY HAPPY GAL.
NO WONDER!
She lives in this WARM WONDERFUL much LOVED HOME.
The bathroom………………….NO words needed here!
The bathroom again!
The BOOKS On the Staircase……..which was a FADED VELVET idea………..that DONNA always has inspiration up her sleeve as well.These TWO spend their FRIDAYS together………ROAMING!
PRETTY SPECIAL……..old comfy chair with a Florentine magazine rack and a big adorable GINGER CAT to hold.
A CLOSET that now functions as a sewing room…….or I should say A LADY’s DOMAIN.
TREASURES…………..LOTS of TREASURES………………it was GORGEOUS!
FOUNDATION for the WALL………..it WORKS!
Bedroom Television…………pretty nifty way to hide that big NEW thing that we all NEED in one room or another..
JEWELS……for a QUEEN.
PEARLS ANYONE?
HAT PINS and THREAD…………..
A BRIDAL VEIL just hanging around………………..looks darn good there!
A Better shot of the TELLIE!
I know someone else who collects these MASTER Pieces!
BACK down we GO ………………
THE LIVING ROOM………orange cord for FAN for the cats!!!IT GETS HOT IN OHIO!
AS you can see I did not know where to LOOK NEXT!
THE SALON…………………..velvet sofa’s and CHAISE LOUNGE.With two women who were waiting for me to stop taking photos!!!
So, that is the story of this little vintage HOUSE in OHIO………………..
I wonder if she has NAMED this HOUSE?If not WE her VIRTUAL visitors need to come up with some ideas………what POPS into your mind after looking at this house?Let’s come up with a NAME……….like they do in ENGLAND.I think that would be a fun HOMEWORK assignment for ALL OF YOU!
To leave a comment click on the TITLE OF THIS POST WAY UP AT THE TOP.MADAME TRASH and her TREASURES ~ THE VINTAGE CONTESSA.Then scroll down to the comment area.
I must THANK DONNA FIVE HUNDRED TIMES for introducing ME to STACY and putting HER on the FOUR DAY TOUR of OHIO!She was the TOPPING of the CAKE of a lovely trip for me back to the MID-WEST.Sometimes you just have to do what your heart tells YOU to DO!
The REWARD is AWESOME!
AS for some names for this ABODE………………???
What POPS into your head?
THANK YOU STACY I LOVED IT ALL………..off to find more TREASURES I GO!
Karena says
Elizabeth I am astounded! Just as you, everywhere I looked is something wonderfully unique. I could hardly take it all in. I loved the corner behind her kitchen sink! Stunning. The House of Limoges!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Stems Soiree
contessa says
I LIKE THAT THE HOUSE OF LIMOGES!!
Catherine says
From the outside you would never realise the many treasures inside…AMAZING….have you finished taking photographs yet??? xx
contessa says
YES,as I am back to my PALACE thinking I need to do some adjusting!I took over 50 photos………I needed MORE TIME!
XX
pat says
Elizabeth, you’ve found another soulmate!
contessa says
BINGO!
YOU ARE SO RIGHT!
Sandra Sallin says
Oh my goodness, where to stop looking. Limoges Lodgings? Treasure Nest? Treasure Trove? Treasure Cove? Divine Dwelling? By the way that isn’t an open umbrella it’s a parasol? Does that make a difference in ones luck? Great post. I can see why you had such a great time.
contessa says
THANK YOU for the correction………of course it would!I like ALL your suggestions………..lets hope STACY pipes up here at the end and Tells us if she does have a name for the house or likes one of YOURS!
Beemie says
I wish I could embrace the Flea in Me, but I think I may end up on an episode of Hoarders, so I really have to hold back. You are right, her stuff is fabulous. I have a thing for crowns, so far my head has never been heavy if I go out in public…thanks for sharing this marvelous home… a real treat!
contessa says
YOU are SO welcome!I couldn’t keep it ALL to myself!
Miss Mary says
I love to imagine you squealing like Banksy at every turn in this home. From the chandeliers, to the pointe shoes, to the CROWNS- it’s just SO YOU! Of course, you had me at the plates in the garden.
I don’t have a name, but I found this quote, which seems to fit (not only her house, but YOURS).
The home should be the treasure chest of living. -Le Corbusier
Very happy to see and hear about your trip-thanks for sharing!
As always, I LOVE your adventurous spirit! <3
contessa says
HOW DO YOU KNOW I SQUEAL like BANKSY!!!!!!!!!!!
I DO!!!!!!!!
AND I DID!!!!!!!!
YOURS Is the perfect quote MARY…………..I adore that!
Now, tell me or should I ask the FRENCH GAL who was LE CORBUSIER??I feel I should know if I am going to shout his words.
For all of you NOT as smart as me the <3 is a HEART!!!!!!!VERY ARTISTIC!
Katie Clooney says
One word… WOWZA! What great stuff. She seems like such a fun lady too. You two could get in a lot of trouble together!!
contessa says
YOU could say that…………….we GO AT the same speed and we do not MISS A TRICK!
anita@letshavelunch says
Good morning Contessa,
There are some stand out treasures.
The beautiful gilt mirror with the crystal and gold candle holders either side.
My absolute favourite is the bathroom!!!
Could see myself getting ready for the day in there.
You need a lie down after this post Elizabeth!!!
Ciao Bella
xx Neat
contessa says
THE BATHROOM was swoon worthy…………….
I know this isNOT your style but YOU are SO right about me needing a REST after posting these photos etc.I so appreciate your comment.
XX
Queenoftrashytreasures says
Oh my gosh Elizabeth! I am beyond flattered to make your blog! You did an amazing job of making my “trashy treasures” look beautiful! It was so much fun to have you in my home and to see your excitement as you walked about. We love the same things! Thank you so much for this gift and for allowing me to see my home through your eyes. I enjoyed meeting you and sharing my home with you and maybe someday I will make it to California and see your lovely home! Thank you!
contessa says
OF COURSE YOU WILL!
YOU and DONNA MUST COME WEST!
THAT’s AN ORDER!
NO, THANK YOU!
IT was all my PLEASURE!
Anita Rivera says
I AM HERE. And I am sitting down, at my laptop, not my tablet!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
How on earth did you breathe and keep focused with all the GOODIES???? I have a friend here whose house is like this. You cannot enter without looking everywhere….OK, this is fascinating! Oh, I believe in naming houses, like in England AND in Carmel. Our house is named too! We are WITZEND and my husband made a plaque that we put on our gate, à la Carmel.
OK, back to this fab post. Where do we even begin? All the white rusty and fabulous iron work, the santos, the ballet slippers (I had a pair, gave them away), and all the trinkets….I could never ever decide what to do with all those treasures! I bet she is also very gracious and a wonderful hostess, huh?
The Limoges plates are a scream….how about, La Petite Maison Blanche?
contessa says
WITZEND……………LOVE THAT!
THAT is a VERY Nice suggestion…………….I think that means The Little White House?
YES,she was a VERY FUN GAL……..Her laugh was infectious!
theresa says
What a wonderful adventure for you. Thank you for sharing! How absolutely fun!!!! And those Kittie Katz-MEEE—OW! I wanted to pet them through the screen!!!!
What state are you heading to next??????????????????
contessa says
GOOD QUESTION……………..whats happening in CONCORDSHIRE these days?
D. A. Wolf says
I am still looking I am still looking I am still looking my mouth is agape I am still looking I am still looking this is amazing amazing incredible amazing pure delight to see you all this and so creative my mouth is agape my mouth is agape I am still looking I am still looking I am still looking… OMG.
xoxo
Ok. Need to look some more now.
contessa says
YOU are TOO FUNNY!
LOVE THIS!
XO
tara dillard says
How thick my brain, till this visit. Thick, slow. Why did I not know my tiara is missing ANTLERS ????
Love her floral tiara…..and need to wander her antlers.
Yes, good day.
Imagine all of her beautiful finds, in her beautiful white home.
Garden & Be Well, XO T
contessa says
BOTH of our TIARA’s are missing ANTLERS……..we MUST fix that situation PRONTO!
XO
Hope your settling in to your new OLD HOME!!!
Susie says
WOW!!! It is early morning in Sydney, I have just been transported to another world. Limoges for a fence! Now that is unique.
I follow Stacey on Insta, but nothing prepared me for walking through the door with you Elizabeth. I keep going back and looking again!!!!. I adored it all, loved the framed chandelier with music sheets. But of course I was blown away by THE CROWN’S. How lovely to meet Stacey, such a wonderful smile. It’s been a wonderful tour. I am late again, who cares. Don’t know about a name for the house. Will a saying do???? “If the crown fits WEAR IT xoxoxox
contessa says
YOU GORGEOUS CROWN COLLECTING DAME!I hope you weren’t too late because YOU had to READ MY POST before swishing out the door to your engagement!I FOLLOWED HER TOO on INSTAGRM for anyone who would like her name there it is Queenoftrashytreasures.But nothing prepared me NOT even DONNA who had warned me for what I would ENCOUNTER!
SHE KNOCKED MY SOCKS OFF!XO
D. A. Wolf says
Oh and by the way… I thought the violin case was pretty clever too, but framing a bustier?
I adore my corsets yes I have several in black… If I ever decide to… Ahem… hang them up… now I know how I’ll do it! (And maybe I could toss a tiara on top!)
contessa says
OF COURSE YOU CAN………………we shall put ALL of them in your OFFICE!
Mary says
Cara, you’ve met your match! “My trash, your treasure”…my motto!
contessa says
FINALMENTE…………..THAT WORKS FOR ME!
LA CONTESSA says
Via Email:
Were you and Stacey separated at birth???!!!!!!! ????
contessa says
I think I AM OLDER…………WAY OLDER!
contessa says
VIA EMAIL;
Where do you find these people? How fun and what an adventure! Thanks for sharing!!! XO Jennifer
contessa says
INSTAGRAM!
HAVE TO SAY it’s like having a PEN PAL……….I have gathered quite a few!!!
kim says
Wow you two are kindred spirits for sure. What an amazing home and you need to be a detail person (as you are) to appreciate all she has!! I love the plates in the yard and how funny she has cats like Theodore! I think it’s fab you just hopped a plane to meet all these ladies! Are you coming for lunch soon? I hope. xo
contessa says
YES!
CALL ME!
OR BETTER YET I WILL CALL YOU!
XO
sunday says
How about Fifty Shades of Grey?
Or something like that….
Missing you, Girlie!
contessa says
GOOD ONE!
contessa says
VIA EMAIL:
Loved the tour. I didn’t know you had a twin sister!!!!
Nancy Brantley says
WOW, WOW, WOW, I got SOooo excited looking at these rooms I started having an anxiety attack…….This girl KNOWS what to look for and KNOWS how to put it all together!!!!!! I collect Santos, crystal chandeliers, and love velvet. Thank you for giving us a tour of this absolutely trashy (GEORGOUS) home!!!!!!! I WILL TAKE HER TRASH ANYTIME*********
contessa says
NANCY, I totally agree……………….thanks for your comment!
Teresa Schubert says
Wow Contessa,
Lovely post, Stacy has a house full of treasures for sure! I think it’s so fun how all you Instagram girls have been visiting each other! I love that you blog about it and give us a expanded view of your own as well as their homes, so much fun! I’m fairly new on IG and am loving it. OK so here’s my name ideas
Queens cottage- obvious connection to her IG name and I think her house may be queen Anne style? not sure.
Ginger house- In honor of her kitties, of course
crystal manor- all those lovely chandeliers!
Repeat cottage- full of timeless treasures
Well ok, now I’m out of ideas, haha, hope you have a lovely week
Teresa
contessa says
REPEAT COTTAGE………and GINGER HOUSE………CRYSTAL MANOR………all GREAT IDEAS!!!
Wonderful, that YOU did MY homework ASSIGNMENT!!!
Lets hear from STACY now………….
Stacy, any of these working for YOU?
Heather in Arles says
Oh no wonder you lost your mind over this house…you both really are two peas in a pod!! I am going to have to go back and back over the photos – so much creativity at work here!!!
Julie Russell says
A kindred spirit indeed. Looks like you had an amazing trip and some wonderful new friends!
Piedmont Pembroke Parent says
Ma chere Contessa,
What a gracious host Stacey is to share her treasures with you and your faithful blog followers!
She is a kindred spirit who obviously is a very happy gal.
My favorite is Stacy’s bathroom with that lovely mirrored cabinet.
Also loved the iron gate in her front yard.
It looks like the ginger cats rule the roost, so why not “Ginger Cat Haven”!
Perhaps, “Sweet Rose Abode”.
Twas a lovely tour through an amazing house filled with lovely treasures!
Merci beaucoup!
PPP
Villas & Verandas says
Thanks for the tour, just an amazing and fun home. I like all of you, love and collect santos, crowns and romantic antiques. Stacy is so adorable and creative, but I wouldn’t expect anything less from Ohio. My best friend lives in a tiny town called New Philly Ohio. People from Ohio are awesome! I feel guilty I haven’t visited, she always comes out to California because she has family here also. I already love Donna too, we follow each other on Insta.
Thanks for sharing such a fun time and wonderful peeps. XOXO Aida
foodiefan says
I just can’t do this justice on my phone just as you said !! Stacy is your twin! No wonder you were so excited – it would have been like being in a candy store. So much to take in – you will have to go back to Ohio! I can’t believe those Limoges plates haven’t been broken!! Name for house – Assiette Limoges? xo
Angie Neely says
Stacey’some is Absolutely Beautiful! It’s A Gem!She Has Decorated it With A Lot of Taste! Everywhere You Look there is Something Beautiful That CATCHES your EYES! My Youngest Son Just Loves her Home!He is Only 15 Mind You!??When you go to her Home Your So,Very Comfy! ? And Her Boys Are a Delightful Welcome! I’ve Told her For Years that her Home Needs to Be in Magazine’s Because it’s So,Beautiful And She Needs To Share The Beauty!? Thank You Ms.Elizabeth For Sharing This Masterpiece!
Jacqueline says
What a wonderful home Elisabeth and I so enjoyed having a look around. I love individual homes like this ….. I get so bored seeing the same things in every house, don’t you ?
Our Victorian house is called ‘ The Laurels ‘ as there are laurel bushes in the front garden and next door is called ‘ The Briars ‘ as they have rose trees in theirs. They were named when they were built in 1890. I need a little more time to think of a name for Madame Trash’s home !! XXXX
contessa says
YOU think and get back at US……………
For those of you who do not know JACQUELINE she writes a beautiful BLOG called HOME.From the U.K.GO see her falling SPARKLES……..and tell me if that isn’t SPECTACULAR!!!!JUST CLICK on HER name above!!!!!!!!!
XX
cindy hattersley says
I love the idea of the ceiling covered in old sheet music…extremely clever…those are two lucky cats by the way!!
contessa says
THREE CATS………all FOUND at a FLEA MARKET in very HOT TEMPS.
Her girlfriend RESCUED them and gave to STACY!
Stacie says
How am I just now reading this?! I laughed out loud (true LOL) when you said you had to remind yourself to keep breathing. That’s you! I saved the image of the framed sheet music on the ceiling to show my mom (she’s a pianist). Maybe I’ll do that in my guest room for when she visits. Oh, and you know what?! Leslie should do that above each reformer. Chandeliers for all, to! Or at least yours.
What a fun trip you had! You found some soul sisters! Can’t wait to hear more. I trust the photos are on your phone so you can show me more. See you soon! XX
Stephen Andrew says
You have found your people! And who would have thought we’d be in Ohio?! It’s such a breath of fresh air to see people with their own taste and point of view. I’m so sick of the world in boring “Belgian Grey” or whatever Restoration Hardware calls it. Houses like this are the ones to treasure. They’re special and tell so many stories
contessa says
BINGO!I couldNOT agree with YOU MORE………….
THANKS for POPPING BY!!
Merisi in Vienna says
The “plated” fence says it all, very very charming!
I don’t think you have to worry about open umbrellas: It’s a parasol, if you ask me. 🙂
vicki archer says
Happy, happy birthday Elizabeth… thinking of you… xxv
Mary Bellingham says
I must have the fringed Madonna ala leopard skin…Is Stacy lady taking bids? And
isn’t she wearing a French jeweler’s smock…can’t find those anymore…source, Stacy?
so billowy comfortable.. House of Delights is what I would put on the gate and few
would dispute it……Thank you for this grand tour….
cherie says
I’m on the floor! What incredible treasures she has and she has quite the “eye” for choosing great pieces and styling them. How on earth did you hear about her and why on earth were you in Ohio? Fabulous post, as usual, Elizabeth. My favorite is the fur muff under the wine bottles on the dining room table and her kitchen sink area – love it!!!
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
elliot says
Happy Birthday. I hope it is happy.
S/E: 7-23-15
Loree says
Hi Contessa, I have been trying to find your email to send you my number but I cannot find it anywhere. Would you be able to send it to me? I am sure it’s on your site somewhere but I’ve looked everywhere (at least I think I have) and I came up with nothing. The humidity from the Mississippi must be affecting my head 🙂
contessa says
[email protected]
Here I am……………XX
The Style Crone says
I am amazed. I have been smiling as I admire every photo. I’m following these women on Instagram immediately. Thank you Contessa! I love how you follow your heart!
virginia bassett says
They wore hearts on their sleeves. To show they were brave. To go where dreams are made. Enchantment conjured up by ghostly crown wearing antlers. Virgin Mary’s adorned for a ball. Glittering jewelry anxious to strut their stuff tumbling out of ancient containers. This place where the bizarre becomes beautiful. This castle of beckoning rooms and drifting memories. Where hallways and corners whisper secrets of the past. This is a mansion of the unexpected.