I had an amazing weekend of deliveries! The wave lounge is happy in it’s new home and the gold velvet tufted set is also loved and moved in. I have the best clients! Love you guys!

This piece is happy in it’s new home!  Love making furniture dreams come true! — This piece is happy in it’s new home! Love making furniture dreams come true!

So what is next? I know you guys want to know! First off I was so smitten by that Royale fabric, I just ordered 7 yards in blush. It will be used on those great little Billy Baldwin style x benches I have. I have one ripped apart and ready for upholstery and will get to work on the second. I have my pricing and these will be priced at $800 for the pair. Super labor intensive project but worth the save! I am thinking of adding a few buttons up top for interest. I am a few months out from getting these to upholstery but at any time, feel free to claim them! They will be perfect at the foot of a bed! Very sturdy and well made. They will be tailored and refined, much different than my typical mcm offerings.

I am also going to collect more of the Craft Associates/Adrian Pearsall pieces that I am buying. I still have the jacks coffee table available which is priced under others in my markets. There are replicas of this table out there so be careful. What sets mine apart is that the end piece is not square. That skew fits in the glass much better and adds more visual interest than the squared up version.

Love that mine is not squared off but skewed! If you are spending money on this table, make sure you spend time comparing your options!  They are NOT all the same! — Love that mine is not squared off but skewed! If you are spending money on this table, make sure you spend time comparing your options! They are NOT all the same!

Variation. Possible knock off as not in Pearsall Catalog. The only way to confirm authenticity is by reaching out to the Pearsall family,  They will authenticate a piece for a small fee. — Variation. Possible knock off as not in Pearsall Catalog. The only way to confirm authenticity is by reaching out to the Pearsall family, They will authenticate a piece for a small fee.

Knock off-Reproduction-non authentic.  Whatever you call it, not the real deal.  Awkward looking too! — Knock off-Reproduction-non authentic. Whatever you call it, not the real deal. Awkward looking too!

Not as sexy with this glass.  I suspect it may not be original.  Glass is super expensive to have cut and if you do not have the original shape traced to give the shop, you get this. — Not as sexy with this glass. I suspect it may not be original. Glass is super expensive to have cut and if you do not have the original shape traced to give the shop, you get this.

I have no reason to believe mine is not authentic as it comes from a home with many more authentic pieces. Speaking of that, I am ready to pick up more of these great pieces! The upholstered goods all need restoration. I will be taking them for quotes and yardage requirements as soon as I pick them up. Then I will come up with as is pricing. You will be able to purchase and arrange your own work. You also can purchase and I can use my negotiated rates with my upholsterer (at his cost) plus I can help you with fabric selection using my wholesale and trade accounts (you save even more!).

WANTED: SAVVY SHOPPERS WHO WANT VINTAGE FURNISHINGS CUSTOMIZED AND PERFECTED JUST FOR YOU!

There is a pair of this model.  I will not be splitting them! You can customize them to match your decor and I can arrange all of the work! — There is a pair of this model. I will not be splitting them! You can customize them to match your decor and I can arrange all of the work!

I also have this piece with the ottoman coming.  It is amazing and you might have to fight me for it. — I also have this piece with the ottoman coming. It is amazing and you might have to fight me for it.

This piece will be restored by me for me! Super excited to finish this for my own living room. I have been wanting the perfect couch to replace our 14 year old sectional which my husband loves too much! This 10’+ piece fits that bill! I even bought the fabric! What do you think?

I am staring an 8 week class this Thursday with Kutztown University’s Small Business division. Looking forward to seeing where I can take this business next. I love working with people across the country but I also know that my only way to grow and succeed is to break out with more services locally. I need to connect to local professionals who would use my services. I am not at the point where I feel I can support loans for capital and being a bookkeeper for much of my working life with other small business owners has taught me that life is very volatile and honestly, my personal funds cannot support my business so I will be treading lightly through this but excited to knock heads with other like minded entrepreneurs and see what opportunities are out there. I would love to eventually end up in a retail/work space but I am far from that and overhead is the kiss of death in small business. I will do my best to keep my response times quick during this but I will be busy! Our final project is pitching our business to a bank for a loan! My 13 year old told me she’d do my PowerPoint presentation. 😂😂😂😂😂

I have a few folks considering the orange convertible couch but no commitments yet. It is so cool that I would have kept it if my husband was not so comfy with our sectional. I am willing to drive pretty far to deliver so mid Atlantic peeps, take a look. I need a few days to get it cleaned for delivery but this weekend is wide open for me so reach out!

Really sexy and comfy, very good original condition with only minor signs of wear, back folds down flat for snoozing/guests, under seat storage.  Very cool piece! — Really sexy and comfy, very good original condition with only minor signs of wear, back folds down flat for snoozing/guests, under seat storage. Very cool piece!

Have a great week! XO Malissa

After a wild week of getting ready and then moving spaces, I am all settled into my new space at Fleetwood Antique Mall! I am thrilled with the new space and everything went together very smoothly. Seeing the day bed set up and looking fabulous has made me love it even more! Try to make it over and see it if you are in the area. I am offering it at my rock bottom price at the mall. I do have another daybed ready for restoration as well, you can find it on my website, madmodworldvintage.com under DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH. Here are some pics of the new space.

I went with a college theme and I think the daybed is a great accessory. It is extremely comfy with all new cushions. I left a little paper with info on the piece you can read about what was done.

I have a great selection of Halloween items (not vintage) which I hope everyone enjoys! I love being able to offer fun things locally!

Next up! I am officially registered as a vendor for Pyrex and Vintage Fest on September 30th in Havre De Grace, MD. There are about 50 vendors expected to be setting up along the street outside JoRetro vintage shop. Last year was a lot of fun and I expect this year to be even larger! If you enjoy pyrex and Comradery from like minded old souls, you will be in heaven. Havre De Grace is an adorable town and an easy drive from PA, NJ, MD and D.C. Here is a link to the event info. https://www.facebook.com/pyrexfest/

I will be packing a bunch of pyrex which I think I will be blowing out flat pricing so stop by and see if I have anything you need. I am up for orders so if you are hitting the fest and would like me to bring something for you please message me! I think I will be bringing the cafe set and afew summer left overs and offering af clearance pricing. Would love to squeeze some furniture in the van! My bestie will be coming along to help and will have lots of vinyl to poke through.

Sad day, but I sold my violin that was listed all summer and looking for a new home. That said, I will soon start collecting the Adrian Pearsall items that were offered to me by a friend of a friend. I am excited to dig in there and make them beautiful again! Here is another peek!

These 4 pieces will probably be my first pick ups. The table glass on the coffee table may need to be replaced but otherwise, they are ready to go with some cleaning and maybe a repair or two. I love the Havana chair and ottoman. Tempted to keep that one! 💕

I will most likely ofer AS IS or RESTORED pricing. If you want to handle your own restoration, that is fine by me but I would love to coordinate that for you!

At this point, I am planning on restoring this couch for my own living room!  Just need to convince the husband it's time to ditch our sectional. 😆 — At this point, I am planning on restoring this couch for my own living room! Just need to convince the husband it's time to ditch our sectional. 😆

Speak up if there is something you are interested in as I would accommodate you when I select what's next. Due to my budget restrictions, restorations would require 50% deposit to start, balance due on delivery. None of the upholstered items are usable as is and I have not inspected the strapping supports which may also need replaced.

Thanks for following along and hope to see some fans in Havre De Grace!

xo Malissa

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