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My Very Best Tips for Buying Vintage Furniture

July 24, 2018 by carole Leave a Comment

Why would I want to give away my very best tips for buying vintage furniture?

Whether folks buy from us at Form & Function or another reputable dealer, educated decisions help alleviate buyer’s remorse.  If you’ve decided that vintage furniture is an acceptible substitute...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Auction & Estate Sales, Thrifting

Thankful Thursday: Shopping for Vintage

July 24, 2014 by carole Leave a Comment

Shopping for Vintage Furniture and Goods

I am reminded lately how lucky I am to do what I do.  Life is short so you better love what you do.  Someone commented recently that it must be wonderful to go shopping all the time for the store. I grumbled that it IS work, after all, even...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Art, Auction & Estate Sales, Furniture Redos, Interior Design, Thrifting, Upcycling & Reuse Decor

Chippy and Rusty

January 31, 2012 by carole Leave a Comment

I love things chippy and rusty, and generally old things that can be transformed with new uses.  

Too “rustic” may not be everyone’s cup of tea but they can be cool when mixed with more refined things.  That’s my favorite style right now…mixing...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Art, Auction & Estate Sales, Furniture Redos, Interior Design, Upcycling & Reuse Decor

Pseudo Refinishing

December 13, 2011 by carole Leave a Comment

I don’t like refinishing work, so I avoid it at all costs. PERIOD. 

Thankfully there are many products on the market that allow you to “cheat” away scratches and other imperfections.  Goo Gone (see...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Auction & Estate Sales, Furniture Redos

Bedroom Makeover Reveal

December 4, 2011 by carole 1 Comment

glam girl bedroom finished product

Finished up my daughter’s bedroom makeover this past week.

Two and a half weeks comprised the total timeline, with travel for Thanksgiving in between. Not too bad for a total redo and hoping my clients don’t expect the same! Told my girl...Read More

Filed Under: Auction & Estate Sales, Furniture Redos, Interior Design, Redesign

Great Auction Finds

October 28, 2011 by carole 2 Comments

Here are some of the lovelies found at most recent auction and a couple other things found elsewhere. F&F very crowded so having a sale at Hunt and Gather this weekend, running through Halloween evening.

Michaelangelo-esque prints Michaelangelo print

Busts are Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Art, Auction & Estate Sales

Redo Projects

October 18, 2011 by carole Leave a Comment

great detail on this sideboard, foyer table, bar…

Some miscellaneous redoprojects I’ve been working on.

Brushed up on my refinishing skills for the top of this cool sideboard.

…much better after…

It was never my intention to buy ” redo projects”...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Auction & Estate Sales, Furniture Redos, Upcycling & Reuse Decor

Antique Treasures

August 28, 2011 by carole Leave a Comment

more book bundles

Here’s what’s going on at F&F retail lately…our antique mall has a HUGE clearance sale going on this weekend (thru 5 pm Sunday, August 28th).  A few samples of  what antique...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Art, Auction & Estate Sales, Interior Design

Paintings-R-Us

April 12, 2011 by carole Leave a Comment

This is true love…

…I had just reframed and put brown paper on the back of five paintings…and I was too lazy tired to install the small nails that accompanied the picture hangers sooo…

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Filed Under: Art, Auction & Estate Sales

Can I Take Your Vintage Luggage, Sir?

February 14, 2011 by carole Leave a Comment

Hadn’t been to auction for about a month. I was getting the shakes (especially with F&F retail looming in the near future and the need to get more inventory).  So yesterday I decided to venture out for the 4 pm estate sale.  Mr. F&F looked at me incredulously, asking why I...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Auction & Estate Sales

Antique Auction

November 1, 2010 by carole 3 Comments

My virgin auction experience was interesting, to say the least.

The man, whose vast collection was unloaded, was in attendance and had a difficult time with the proceedings. The antique auction house, a very reputable one, offered whole lots or “choice” lots, meaning your bid...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Auction & Estate Sales

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Carole Marcotte

My name is Carole and I am a caring, efficient and passionate interior decorator. I help clients create stylish, functional homes that respect their past while designing for their future. After extensive research, I work tirelessly to blend clients’ existing and new decor into the overall design scheme. I love what I do.

My ideal for the design world in general (I can dream big, can’t I?): People will stop buying crap, refurbish and highlight their existing treasures and, if they absolutely need more stuff, buy only resale items (vintage, antique, consignment or the like). And if it must be new stuff, it will provide significant function, environmental sustainability or support our artists and thereby feed our soul. I am on a mission…care to join me?

My blog is a little bit decorating tips, a little bit travel, and a whole lotta love and design musings. Xo

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