tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post4579085642552125108..comments2024-03-19T12:10:27.714+00:00Comments on Niki Fretwell: Authentic Vintage.Niki Fretwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453900065526512512noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-39288043484727686592007-02-19T12:36:00.000+00:002007-02-19T12:36:00.000+00:00I love vintage quilts. I have one that my grandmot...I love vintage quilts. I have one that my grandmother made.<BR/>RobinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-39134624960773784832007-02-13T02:59:00.000+00:002007-02-13T02:59:00.000+00:00Oh, and the french armoire has sooooo much more ch...Oh, and the french armoire has sooooo much more character than that old Laura Ashley thing. Just think of the hands that have touched it...I think I can count on one hand the new furniture that I have purchased for my house.Shabbee Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04394669716624628205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-36080799660708407302007-02-12T09:59:00.000+00:002007-02-12T09:59:00.000+00:00Wow you are so lucky to own all those beautiful au...Wow you are so lucky to own all those beautiful authentic pieces!Boxwood Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227394141707792808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-74115036771139833642007-02-10T00:55:00.000+00:002007-02-10T00:55:00.000+00:00Love the covered drawers and so many absolutely be...Love the covered drawers and so many absolutely beautiful things at your blog! I`ve enjoyed catching up :)<BR/><BR/>tea<BR/>xoTeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07198693392569881087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-43065431490368701532007-02-09T21:53:00.000+00:002007-02-09T21:53:00.000+00:00Crikey - it is shocking when you see the old and n...Crikey - it is shocking when you see the old and new side by side!<BR/>I would always prefer to buy Vintage items for my home but they are getting harder to find and more expensive because so many people now love "vintage" and it has become trendy - it kind of makes me feel a little sad for all of us who have enjoyed older items for sooooo many years!!<BR/>Great post - really makes you think....<BR/>Tracy xTracy xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360766557024188074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-64406121893107160252007-02-09T18:08:00.000+00:002007-02-09T18:08:00.000+00:00I agree with you 100%. There is nothing like the r...I agree with you 100%. There is nothing like the real thing, even when it's falling apart.A bird in the handhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04722441286099105034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-84442471057578382602007-02-09T16:31:00.000+00:002007-02-09T16:31:00.000+00:00Fantastic post Niki! I am a massive re-cycler when...Fantastic post Niki! I am a massive re-cycler when it comes to my materials. I am always looking for ways to make even the smallest scrap of fabric into something pretty for my home or somebody elses. I really admire your attitude and thank you for showing us some great examples.<BR/><BR/>Hugs from a big fan of yours.<BR/>Cherry xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-81057001517305472192007-02-09T16:25:00.000+00:002007-02-09T16:25:00.000+00:00I so agree. Most of my family and friends say I wa...I so agree. Most of my family and friends say I was born in the wrong era. But for me it is simply the beauty and resilience of the vintage 'bits' I find that make me love them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-28792873334464234602007-02-09T10:54:00.000+00:002007-02-09T10:54:00.000+00:00I do agree with Carol !You`ve got a lot of nice fa...I do agree with Carol !<BR/>You`ve got a lot of nice fabrics there. Love Cath Kidston. I have a few books of her.Strange, i was reading one yesterday evening..<BR/>Have a warm weekend...i have the flue...uhu...I feel sorry for myself...:=)MODERN COUNTRYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10002515402843289460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-85542529030208657892007-02-09T09:35:00.000+00:002007-02-09T09:35:00.000+00:00Crikey, yes. Real old things are so much better th...Crikey, yes. Real old things are so much better than easy to find new things. Unless we are talking robot hoovers which I do have. I couln't live without the please of finding interesting old things at boot sales and the like. And we get to recycle too.Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14301210156226882898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-33962024262760570902007-02-09T09:30:00.000+00:002007-02-09T09:30:00.000+00:00Well said! Unfortunately we live in a throw away s...Well said! Unfortunately we live in a throw away society and high street shops import what can only be described as "dross" this is so detrimental to the economics of little old G.B we are a nation steeped with craft skills and have an abundance of cottage industry, barcode stickers and made in china just does'nt do it for me, what a choice mass produced, soulless, tat OR honest, well worn, pieces with a story to tell...............Stephnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12335601903785395541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-73854181169548902232007-02-09T09:10:00.000+00:002007-02-09T09:10:00.000+00:00I agree with all that too.I would rather spend a s...I agree with all that too.<BR/><BR/>I would rather spend a small fortune on a well made antique bed than a huge fortune on one from Laura Ashley.<BR/><BR/>I love the comparing of prices Niki - great post:) Ginny Gibson https://www.blogger.com/profile/11707747547529716823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-91232504267911787772007-02-09T06:14:00.000+00:002007-02-09T06:14:00.000+00:00I read that quote before as well, it's really well...I read that quote before as well, it's really well said!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751093479686765693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-14550399195176436192007-02-09T00:30:00.000+00:002007-02-09T00:30:00.000+00:00I wholeheartedly agree!I am convinced that even if...I wholeheartedly agree!<BR/>I am convinced that even if I could someday afford the new stuff, I would always shop vintage, thrift... items with history... that we give new life to!<BR/>What fun is it to just walk in anywhere and buy whatever... the fun is in the hunt.<BR/>And don't we just LOVE telling the stories from each of our treasures!!!linda thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819203001583691536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-82523659463016929822007-02-08T22:53:00.000+00:002007-02-08T22:53:00.000+00:00Hi! Very nice pictures!!Hi! Very nice pictures!!hulukvarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795389352066533142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-82313282998023544312007-02-08T21:48:00.000+00:002007-02-08T21:48:00.000+00:00The vintage items have been used and loved and hav...The vintage items have been used and loved and have a history that only adds to their appeal. Your examples prove that. Great post.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06731396546695910306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-23913268350860191962007-02-08T21:05:00.000+00:002007-02-08T21:05:00.000+00:00Hi Niki, I absolutely, totally, 100% agree with yo...Hi Niki, I absolutely, totally, 100% agree with you! The modern imitations are not only often more expensive but they lack that certain feel and look that only true vintage has! Clare xClare and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518896313910151846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-24413411044854850722007-02-08T20:41:00.000+00:002007-02-08T20:41:00.000+00:00Niki-I agree! For most of my married life we bough...Niki-<BR/>I agree! For most of my married life we bought what we could afford and that was generally thrift store cast-offs. Before I realized it I had a really chic home. Everyone complimented my style. Style? Well thats exactly what it was. <BR/>Now as it stands I cannot and will not buy from a furniture showroom. It's thrift and once in awhile I will pull out all the funds to get something that I really want from a dealer, but I can guarantee you that it most definitely will not be new. <BR/>My mother in law loves this quote "I have champagne taste with a beer pocketbook!" Hooray for us stylish thrifty girls!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-17304796667091094472007-02-08T19:06:00.000+00:002007-02-08T19:06:00.000+00:00Well said!Well said!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-70090334640197004742007-02-08T18:07:00.000+00:002007-02-08T18:07:00.000+00:00My sentiments, exactly! Our apartment is filled wi...My sentiments, exactly! Our apartment is filled with vintage and antiques - I don't like reproductions, except in rare circumstances. My eye has now been trained to appreciate quality and I can't settle for fakes. And you're right, recycling is a bonus!paris parfaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457437124988976587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-13082103073314181122007-02-08T17:29:00.000+00:002007-02-08T17:29:00.000+00:00Great post Niki! I totally agree. Some of these 'r...Great post Niki! I totally agree. Some of these 'rip off' vintage items are ridiculously expensive and nowhere near as nice as the originals.Nonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12071061655794919090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-51587104219014272692007-02-08T17:13:00.000+00:002007-02-08T17:13:00.000+00:00And, vintage has so much more character! I always...And, vintage has so much more character! I always tell my friends & customers that vintage items are the hidden bargains in the decor world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-52434846332968925602007-02-08T17:06:00.000+00:002007-02-08T17:06:00.000+00:00Great postChamaraGreat post<BR/><BR/>ChamaraGypsy Purplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09313129957044860401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-66733817506269663472007-02-08T16:56:00.000+00:002007-02-08T16:56:00.000+00:00Niki, Not to mention that the used and older thin...Niki,<BR/> Not to mention that the used and older things have soul, and have a story to tell. I wish we could hear it.<BR/> NANCY JONancy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14053380908832182134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-19531205413501380932007-02-08T16:46:00.000+00:002007-02-08T16:46:00.000+00:00Oh, I agree completely although I am just starting...Oh, I agree completely although I am just starting to come around. I'm sure over the years to come there will be more and more vintage in my home as well.Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.com