Steve, Angela, and I were fortunate enough to be introduced to the beauty of Atlanta by my friend Leslie, who I spoke about here. Being the Arts Editor of Veranda Magazine, Leslie knows all of the best antique dealers, shop owners and designers in town.
Our first stop was the "please don't pinch me because if I'm dreaming I don't want to wake up" gorgeous antique shop owned by Linda Horsley.
When we first entered Linda's shop we were greeted by this gorgeous 19th Century plaster "Bust of the Actress".
One of Linda's magnificent table scapes comprised of old books and antique shells and coral on a beautiful silver tray.
Beautifully aged books were piled in a variety of places in her shop.
This lamp's tattered linen shade cover was so charming.
A pair of gilt wooden tassles on a stack of antique leather books shimmer in the light of small table lamp.
The ruffled pages of this stack of books mimic the ruffles of the shell displayed on top of them.
This gorgeous set of parchment books really pop against the burnt red interior of this early 19th Century Swedish Secretary.
The walls in Linda's shop are painted a beautiful chalky green brings out the best in all of her pieces, like her 18th Century Sofa
The muted colors of this tapestry makes a stunning back drop for an 18th Century painted commode and a fun display of antique hats.
A few of Linda's beautiful vignettes....
Linda has a pair of these hand painted decorative peacock fans. I think they were my favorite pieces in the shop. So unique!
The top detail of Linda's beautiful drapes. Linda used "bump" as the fabric for her draperies. Her ability to make gorgeous draperies out of a fabric that is usually used as a drapery lining is what makes Linda's shop so unique.
The beautiful edge detail of Linda's drapery. So pretty!
Linda is planning on framing these botanicals on the simplest crape packing paper...
The creamy color and ruffled edge of the crape paper will be the perfect matte for the botanicals.
Linda's dog, Twill looked right at home in the shop.
Angela, me (next to Linda), and Leslie had a wonderful visit.
Thank you Linda and Twill!
Love the shop!Some great finds, and the crepe paper idea is genius!
Leslie
Posted by: La Maison Fou | July 12, 2009 at 06:38 AM
All I can do is whimper. I'm in love and going into cardiac arrest! crazy gorgeous. I want it ALL. You are wonderful to share.
xo Isa
Posted by: Isa | July 12, 2009 at 07:42 AM
* You know what, Brooke? "OLD" things make ME feel soooo "YOUNG"!!!~~~ There are truly some uber charming, time-worn pieces here!!! Oh, you LUCKY GIRL, you!
Hugs,
Linda in AZ *
Posted by: Linda in AZ * | July 12, 2009 at 08:21 AM
brooke,
you have such intuitive and organic taste that translate in all you put on your blog,books,store etc..... you live like you feel!!!! rare quality to have in your business...
would love to have tea with you...
xxoo
melissa lee
Posted by: melissa lee | July 12, 2009 at 10:04 AM
I would have died and gone to heaven too Brooke, xv.
Posted by: Vicki Archer | July 12, 2009 at 10:10 AM
A beautiful shop. I love how you explain the tiny details that make special objects and displays just that. From your photos (and checking out her website) it doesn't look like Linda had many of her gorgeous pillows in stock? If not, I wish you could have seen them. She finds fabulous antique textile remnants and has them pieced together with such fine dressmaker details that the pillows themselves become works of art. Definitely on my wish list!
Thanks for sharing - it's fun to see what captures your intrest,
Margaret
Posted by: Margaret | July 12, 2009 at 11:17 AM
I will be dropping in, the search for a beautiful desk has me headed to Atlanta as Jacksonville yielded nothing.
Posted by: The Blushing Hostess | July 12, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Thanks for sharing such a great story with us who are not in that area. LOVE "walking" through the store with you!
Posted by: Mary Beth | July 12, 2009 at 12:14 PM
I had to come by for a second look. *happy sigh*
xo Isa
Posted by: Isa | July 12, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Take my breath away....
Posted by: Virginia | July 12, 2009 at 01:59 PM
Brooke,
You have a great eye for photography, I can see it from the way you compose your images, but have you thought about a faster lens? It will make everything supposed to be in focus really sharp. Having said that I really enjoyed all these gorgeous, unusual pieces (and Twill is precious too).
Posted by: Brillante | July 12, 2009 at 04:34 PM
Brooke what an absolutely gorgeous antique store. It has so much eye candy. I could imagine spending hours in a store like this. It is beautifully appointed, thank you for sharing your trip and experiences with all of us in blogland, Hugs Kathysue
Posted by: kathysue | July 12, 2009 at 09:11 PM
Gorgeous shop! Linda is incredibly creative and has a fantastic eye. Love the East Coast aesthetic. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: mary | July 12, 2009 at 09:49 PM
I think that I can shop there. Absolutly !!
Hoping to find something like that in Gothenburg this week :)
Have a nice day
xo
Posted by: Anci | July 13, 2009 at 01:51 AM
Can I be your assistant? =) Seriously fun shop-
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: teresa | July 13, 2009 at 07:53 AM
Hi Albarosa.
You are so right! I keep telling Steve that I must learn how to use a camera with a
lens. Your comment is only further proof and the push I need to move forward.
Thank you for your honesty.
xo
Brooke
Posted by: velvet and linen | July 13, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Hi Brooke, I just had to come by and thank you for popping over to my guest post on Marty's blog. Glad you like the green striped wallpaper in the kitchen it is a fav of mine also. You are the best, Kathysue
Posted by: kathysue | July 13, 2009 at 04:06 PM
Love your dress, you look so hot!! (as usual). And what a fabulous shop! Of course you would notice the drapes, they are so you!
x
Maria
Posted by: Maria Killam | July 13, 2009 at 06:04 PM
What a beautiful store and what amazing wares she has! I am not sure my heart could take it.
The bump drapes are crazy gorgeous! You think I could just flip back the silk on mine and have bump draperies???
I can get to Atlanta in a couple of hours. It's usually a trip to the airport or to market...it looks like I've been missing a lot! Thanks for sharing the lovely photos.
Rhonda
Posted by: Rhonda | July 13, 2009 at 07:06 PM
Gorgeous pics, and blog.... come see me at the house in the roses... ;)
cielo
Posted by: cielo | July 13, 2009 at 09:05 PM
What a treat to tour the shop with you. Thanks so much. I love Linda's style! Her sweetest Twill is adorable, too.
Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | July 13, 2009 at 10:02 PM
I have died and gone to heaven! It takes my breath away...Great style. judy
Posted by: judy | July 14, 2009 at 04:44 AM
what a lovely shop! definitely one of those places i could spend hours in -- especially love the books, antique shells and coral -- beautiful!
xo
Posted by: {tig} | July 14, 2009 at 05:33 AM
I would go into Linda Horsley Antiques if all I could see from outside was that great sign!
Thanks for letting us tag along on your trip, Brooke!
Posted by: Tracy | July 14, 2009 at 02:34 PM
oh my goodness!!! I WANT THAT TAPESTRY!!!! what an amazing shop!!
xoxo glad you're having so much fun!!! :)
Posted by: Lauren Liess | July 14, 2009 at 05:08 PM
really nice antique and nice Designe, we are Candle of Antique CO., from Saudi Arabia, we like you increased us by your Designe and Idea.
with many thanks.
Posted by: Abo | November 03, 2009 at 02:06 AM