How to Make Your Antiques Shine

Whether you scored big at an antique mall, inherited a priceless piece from your grandmother, or purchased something from Pink Pig, incorporating antiques into your home decor can sometimes be challenging, especially if your design aesthetic tends to be modern. Here are a few ways that you can make your antiques the star of the show without compromising your style.
Think Outside the Box
There is no steadfast rule that says you have to use an item the way it was intended for. In fact, breaking away from the ordinary is one of the most effective ways to create an inspiring space. For example, an antique dresser can make a stunning sideboard in your dining room, and think of all of the extra storage!                                    

Make it Match
While sometimes the worn-down touches on an antique are part of its charm, other times, it’s the bones of the piece that are the prize. In this case, don’t be afraid to repaint, reupholster, or renovate the item so that it fits in flawlessly with your existing furniture.

Work Around It
After you have found the perfect location for your new find, it’s time to make sure it doesn’t look out of place. If you already have a shabby-chic or traditional home, this will not take much work. However, if you are working with a contemporary space, you will need to switch out some of your accessories to make the room more cohesive. Get new throw pillows adorned with flowers or find some antique vases to incorporate into the table’s centerpiece.
Finding amazing antiques is only part of the equation. Once you tweak them a little bit here and update a few things there, that's when they really steal the show.

Romantic Bedding At Affordable Prices

A new bedding line is born.... Meet Reve.

Do you remember the awestruck feeling when you rented a cottage for a romantic getaway? The homey vintage appearance of the pristine bedding can just take your breathe away as you stare at it for an extended period of time. You can re-create the same feeling in your home with our new ruffled, white and cotton bed linens for bright, cheerful days and sumptuous nights!

Pink Pig is introducing a new line of Romantic Bedding.  Our new bedding line called "Reve" which means dream in French - will have you doing just that.   The linens are fabricated with the highest standards of quality in cotton for the crisp, comfortable feel of Grandma’s house that helps you to have a restful night’s sleep or a romantic evening for two. You can add a matching duvet, pillows, pillowcases and shams in many different styles to suit your country cottage appeal. The luxurious clean lines with large ruffles for trim accent any bedroom.          

There are also lamp shades and crisp chair covers to match your bedding and tie the entire bedroom together into your own vintage style. You can transform your bedroom or a guest room into the bedroom of your dreams with top quality bedding at affordable prices. You can mix and match antique bedding with shabby and chic accessories to create a look in the style you love.
Contact us for all of your romantic bedding needs and accessories. We can help you decorate your bedrooms and offer expert advice on products to suit your needs.


Visit our new Etsy Shop to view more of this collection from Reve....

Shabby Chic Pillows & Quilts

Hi all! Iím Jennifer and I write for Arcadian Home Decor, a site that chronicles the work of top interior designers and home decor trends around the world. I've been writing about home decor since graduating university and have loved it ever since. I'm addicted to patterned fabrics, Jonathan Adler, chaise lounges, old doors, milk glass jars, antiques, and chandeliers. The Pink Pig blog is always full of delightful surprises, and I'm so happy to be guest posting here today. Thanks Debbie Schrodt - and don't forget to check out her incredible store in Westport, New York!

Shabby chic evokes a sense of nostalgia - all those incredible patterns, soft shades and whimsical home accessories add instant elegance and character to any space. Today, original pillows and quilts in delicate shabby chic styles can be found at flea markets as well as revamped in modern designs at big-box stores. Here are eight shabby chic pillows and quilts to fall in love with.

Pretty in pink via†Shabby Chic Tips

A subtle floral print of pink, white and mint green looks lovely with butterfly wall art and an antique end table topped with a pink and white lamp.

Beautiful blend via†Like I Things

A shabby chic quilt is draped over an array of modern bedding layers, while vintage furnitures lend a deliciously dated feel to the space.

Mod magenta via†Apartments I Like

This contemporary spin on the traditional uses a shabby chic motif in avant-garde colours like magenta and lime green. The painted headboard and floating end table complete the look.

Shabby for baby via†Project Nursery

There's something oh-so-sweet about a shabby chic nursery such as this, with the tree-printed quilt and accent pillows. Two birds-in-flight wall art decals add some playfulness.

Boutique hotel chic via†The Home Decorating Company

The wrought-iron antique furniture and brushed copper table lamp give this bedroom a decidedly dated feel - the sleek material of the bedding along with frilly edging are a mix of old and new.

Classic rosebuds via†Shopperhive

A loft bedroom is perfection when outfitted in a traditional pink, red and white rosebud pillow and quilt - the pale blue is mimicked in the table decorations and curvy wall mirror.

A pretty party via†Moodboard

A solid white canopy bed flanked with paper stars, pink and white shabby chic bedding and newly-wrapped presents make this space worthy of celebration.

Ornate organics via†Paul's Home Fashions

The vintage patterned pillows, bed skirt and quilt in hearty earth tones are a contemporary twist on the original.

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Vintage Home Decor

Romantic Bedding

                                                                        

Imagine plush romantic bedding atop an antique wrought-iron bed, soft light glowing from a vintage style lamp. Decorative pillows and country antiques tastefully decorate the room. A quiet country breeze moving gently through the room. An oasis in an otherwise extremely busy life.
It's always so nice to get away from reality and stress and to have a place where you can just let your cares fade into the background. For many people, a trip away from the city and out to the country is a very popular stress reliever. However, if weekend getaways to the B & B in the countryside aren't a possibility, how about bringing some of that comfort into your home instead?

Industrial Drum Lighting

Shabby Chic Decor

Industrial Bin Cabinet

Alena Votive

Horseshoe Candelabra

Pink Pig Westport can help you turn your home into that country cottage. Our shop has a wide variety of eclectic home furnishings and decor. Pink Pig also carries a vintage clothing line and jewelry.  Our jewelry is just as beautiful and unique as the home decor items we offer. The clothing is very fashionable and comfortable as well. Just one more thing to help you relax after a hectic day. To top it off, Pink Pig offers a luxurious line of bath soaps, lotions and aromatic candles to treat yourself with as well.

Farmhouse Table

Pink Pig Westport's furniture offers a very simple style that allows you to accessorize with your favorite throw pillow or blanket. We have a wide variety of chairs, dining tables, and beds to choose from as well as some side tables.

     This is just a small taste of what is we have to offer at Pink Pig Westport, come visit our store, or you can shop online at www.pinkpigwestport.com. Our new location in Essex, New York is now open year round.   So come and visit us and we will help you transform your home into what you have always dreamed of!

"Create your vision of vintage modern decor with faint wisps of yesteryear through well-placed vintage shabby chic cottage accents."


 

Got Ruffles?

We were so inspired by all the romance and layers of soft feminine ruffles on the Red Carpet at the Golden Globe Awards, we decided to show off our new Romantic Collection. Featuring our pretty pillows with soft ruffles, hand printed with a French Inspired motif, these romantic pillows are available in both white or ivory.

View our French Inspired Pillow Collection

This bedroom-transforming collection is pure romance! Beautiful simplicity with easy care. This bedroom collection is made up of 100% muslin cotton with layers of gauze ruffles. A perfect choice for the Shabby Chic Bedroom.

Duvet Cover:
100% cotton muslin duvet cover with gorgeous ruffle trim. An ingeniously pretty gauze-tied closure means no more fiddling with buttons.

Euro Shams:
These 26" Euro pillow shams with 5" ruffle trim with tie closure are a calming addition to any bed.

Standard Shams:
These standard shams with 5" ruffle trim and gauze-tied closure.

View our Romantic Bedding Collection.

We hope this collection inspired you to add some romance to your bedroom decor. It's so easy to bring the glamour and romantic ruffles into your life. Tell us about your favorite Red Carpet dress. Be inspired!