March 13, 2019

Vera Neumann designs reissued

March 13, 2019/ Malissa Weikel

Great news! F Schumacher, whom I have a trade account with, just released their latest line of fabrics and low and behold, Vera! As a Big fan, I am totally stoked! I immediately ordered samples and they just started showing up. I will be placing an order and welcome the opportunity to hook you up. It is only available to purchase to trade account holders like me. Here’s the deal. 2 yard min or a cut charge, I do pay additional shipping charges. If you want me to order something for you, I can have your order shipped direct to you, payment required before I order. All fees will be passed through to you and will include my markup. I will provide you with a quote. If you want to split a minimum cut with me, I will consider that as well. I am definitely ordering lemons for my kitchen. Still deciding on what else. Last...Schumacher is crazy expensive. It is not something you want to hoard without a plan. This line is priced $60-100+ a yard. I am selling the Frank Lloyd Wright linens at $40 per 1/4 yard which is 9” by 52” width. That is retail. If you want to make pillows, you may want to only make the front panel with this and use a cheaper solid backer. Just a thought. Anyway, if you are a serious shopper and want me to price out your order and discuss any requirements, email me! I will probably move quickly once the rest of the samples arrive. Pics? Yes please!!!

Samples I received so far. The two on the right are wallpapers.

I can’t sell the husband on a contrasting wallpaper wall, but I am going to use this fabric for a valence.

What’s here so far?

Wallpapers.  I only ordered this and the lemons.  My husband hates wallpaper. 🤨 — Wallpapers. I only ordered this and the lemons. My husband hates wallpaper. 🤨

Grapefruit and lemons. Lightweight linen. I am thinking about using a solid while backer for my valence.

This is gorgeous.  Cotton chintz with a sheen. The full repeat though makes it perfect as curtain panels or maybe a bedspread. You’ll want that to get the full effect! — This is gorgeous. Cotton chintz with a sheen. The full repeat though makes it perfect as curtain panels or maybe a bedspread. You’ll want that to get the full effect!

Everything is here! Please reach out if you have questions or want to get in on my order! Malissa

February 20, 2018

A look at the many shapes of a Pearsall Jacks Table, plus new projects for spring!

February 20, 2018/ Malissa Weikel

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

January 24, 2018

Riding the Wave.

January 24, 2018/ Malissa Weikel

A quick update on my current projects. After a week of working with my client on the Wave Lounge, the fabric is choosen and ordered. I sent samples from F Schumacher to her and while she was impressed, she ultimately went with a Joybird selection. I am thrilled to be able to order it for her and saved her an additional 10% off their normal sale pricing! Yea for trade accounts!!! She picked a gorgeous golden yellow and I am so excited to see it in person! Here is a preview.

I am currently sanding down the legs for a refinish and hope they will be ready by the time the fabric gets here. I expect this to be ready about a week after it gets to the upholsterer and then I can schedule delivery! I am sure you guys are as excited to see this transformation as we are! Don’t forget that I have some great and highly collectible Craft Associates/Adrian Pearsall items coming. They all need a redo and I would love to help you customize a restoration! Message me and I will make sure I pick up what you want next! The seller is working with me on that!

This awesome pair is claimable.  I will price as is with option to restore! If handling that scares you, no worries! I will take care of the dirty work for you! All you need to do is make the decisions! — This awesome pair is claimable. I will price as is with option to restore! If handling that scares you, no worries! I will take care of the dirty work for you! All you need to do is make the decisions!

The end tables are sold and at their new home. Cocktail table is ready to deliver and listed in my shops.  The Havana chair and ottoman is claimable!  Such a great set! What color would you choose? — The end tables are sold and at their new home. Cocktail table is ready to deliver and listed in my shops. The Havana chair and ottoman is claimable! Such a great set! What color would you choose?

There is also an awesome couch in this set that I have claimed as my own. That will be the last item I get from this Home and it will be customized for my own living room! I look forward to that and may even do my own work. Stay tuned!

Another fun thing I was able to do in the last few weeks was work with a client and friend on some cushions for the Eames Fiberglass chairs. After discussing her goal of covering up the screw caps on the seats (because there was upholstery on the chairs originally but pulled off by the former owner who said they were not in repairable condition), I got my mom and dad in the mix to develop a comfy cushion that would do the job of covering the caps, be comfortable but stylish and my personal goal was to make them interactive so if you change up your decor or want another set of cushions, we can just whip them up. The prototype was born!

My dad had a few sheets of this plastic foam and it makes a great cushion and spill resistant! We decided on an envelope closure which makes the cover washable if it is fabric and totally interchangeable with another cushion!  I know my client … — My dad had a few sheets of this plastic foam and it makes a great cushion and spill resistant! We decided on an envelope closure which makes the cover washable if it is fabric and totally interchangeable with another cushion! I know my client loves to change things up in her home and figured this detail will come in handy whether she knows it yet or not! 😂🤘🏼 This is some fabric my mom had laying around. It does look nice with the chairs but we pursued vinyl in all of it’s kid friendly glory!

Who knew vinyl could be so colorful?  Although we could not get an exact match, the shade of the bottom left was closest. I support my local country fabric shop whenever I can! It’s on a farm about 5 miles from me and saves me a 1/2 hour drive … — Who knew vinyl could be so colorful? Although we could not get an exact match, the shade of the bottom left was closest. I support my local country fabric shop whenever I can! It’s on a farm about 5 miles from me and saves me a 1/2 hour drive to Joann’s. Just always have to remember they are closed Sunday since they are owned by Mennonites!

I spent the day sewing and got them all together. We are attaching them with Velcro tabs that will stick to the screw tops on the seat, easily removable later and replaceable if they fail.

Of course the chairs are now SOLD and ready for delivery this week! They are going to be perfect around the dining table with all new floor glides and their fab new cushions!

Don’t ever hesitate to reach out if you love something in my inventory and want to make it work for YOU! My mom is a super talented seamstress and has her own little alterations side gig so I am in good hands! She has been overseeing my recent sewing projects as I polish up on my skills!

As for my client....,well, let’s just say she is in the middle of a super kick ass kitchen renovation that includes the most spectacular St Charles kitchen cabinets ever! I hope she will share her story with us here! It’s a big project and she dove in head first!!!! I know you guys will want to hear about it! I am going to clear out my mall space at the end of the month...what do you locals want to see next???? I will be taking out the dining set and all the holiday clearance items. Stop over this weekend and take some things home! 50% off holiday, 20% off everything else, 10% off the dining set and the Danish casework. Leave a comment of what you’d like to see on display! I have the cane and wicker rocking chairs, the Yugoslavian set may fit.....so much good stuff to show off!!!! XO Malissa

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