Moffat magnificence!!

I can barely contain myself when I get to glimpse what this duo has in store for MARKET!!!  Their work is so darling AND functional I can't resist.  A set of their chairs lives in our kitchen.  Come snap up some treasures tomorrow, you'll be glad you did!

It's a family affaaaaair

c'mon, sing it with me - now you can see where this gal gets her talent!  Both dad and aunt join with her to create a fun shopping experience!  This booth is not to be missed at market Saturday.  Shopping tip:  her treasures are super affordable.

Eartha Kitt

I wish I had the talent and self-confidence to say maaaaaaaaaarrrrrket with that tigress growl made famous by Eartha - these creations would surely elicit such a response and you can find something to make you grrrr with delight at our maaarrrrrket Saturday! 

mmmmmmmmarket

pardon me while I smack my lips - we have an exciting new vendor for our market saturday - Bountiful Harvests!  They do that one thing where you slurp, chomp and gulp jalepeno jelly over cream cheese on crackers and stand in front of the table so no one can get any, oh, wait, I digress, their jams and jellies are so fresh and delightful that they always sell out - so come early and enjoy before they're gone!



Saturday - check, 9 am to 2 pm - check, abode - check check!!

there will be something for everyone!

fAsHiOn wEEk ConTiNues

with a tutorial on caring for your vintage wardrobe

Caring for your Vintage

When you purchase vintage clothing you are buying a piece of history.

Each vintage piece has had another life before finding its way to you.  You can assume that they have been previously worn, gently used and loved, and then stored for many years.

Knowing how to care for your vintage purchase is essential to its continued long life.  Proper care will ensure that you get the most wear and enjoyment from your vintage wardrobe.

The following are tried and true, care and storage tips for your valuable vintage:

*  Never store vintage items in a plastic dry cleaning bags.  Fabrics need to be able to breathe.  If you want to cover your garments use old cotton pillow cases or sheets.

*  Never use wire hangers! They can ruin the fabric at the shoulders of garments.  The force of gravity stretches the fabric and can lead to tears and rips over time. Many times the hangers will poke through shoulders and can completely rip and disintegrate the shoulders of clothing. NEVER store a beaded 20's dress on a hanger. The weight of the beads will stress shoulder fabric and lead to tears.  Always use padded or wooden hangers and fold or roll your fragile silks, knits, rayon’s and beaded items carefully instead of hanging.  Try not to stack heavy folded items as this will cause creasing and fold marks if items are stored long term.

*  Never store clothing in heat, like an un-insulated attic or in a damp place like your basement.  It is best to store vintage in a cool dark area (under a bed, in a drawer, in a closet in a spare bedroom).

*  Fur coats or any items with fur trim should be stored in a cedar closet or cool dry place - not the attic or the basement!

*  Keep clothes away from light.  Light will cause fading and can deteriorate fabric over time.  Store vintage clothing in darkness.

*  Use lavender to keep away pests; keep it near by but not touching the fabrics.

*  If possible, clean a vintage item immediately after wearing to avoid stains (especially perspiration) from setting.  Most vintage garments older than mid 1960s were not intended to be washed in a machine and should be hand washed or dry-cleaned.

*  If you are just trying to eliminate an odor try an at home dry cleaning kit.  These kits work in your dryer by steaming and scenting the clothing. They work well for eliminating musty mildew smells and cigarette or cigar smells.

*  Ensure that your vintage garment is washable before putting it in water.  Use liquid detergent instead of powder; dry clean or use Dryel if in doubt about washing certain fabrics.  Prior to washing check for weak seams, holes or frays.  Use cool to warm water to avoid fade or running of garment dyes and spot clean first before washing.  After washing lay out the garment on a drying rack, never in the dryer.

*  Always dry clean rayon, silk, wool, velvet, and any garment with beading.  Be sure that your dry cleaner is experienced in vintage fabrics!  If you can't find a dry cleaner you trust, consult the owner of your local vintage clothing store, or contact a nearby museum with a textile collection and find out who they use. For antique wedding gowns, delicate vintage formal wear, couture garments, we recommend Imperial Gown Restoration Co. (www.gown.com) located in Merrifield, Virginia.

I gOT YoU BaBe

sometimes a photographer wins big at abode!  Look at this luscious yellow scale and the bundle of joy inside!

See Lindsay here

yOu'LL LooK mAHHhVeLouS!

you'll be hip and happy when you shop our clothing sale - 20% off all week!

don't tell mr. abode . . .

but I'm in love with salvage (as if you couldn't tell) and this gal has the best of the best ideas!

to wrap up our salvage sale check out these idears . . .

I know we have one of these

We've had these

what if you used insulators to hold the candles?  YEAH BABY!!

had one of these before

Drink up!

what rhymes with spindle?

we have a barge load of spindles just aching to grow up to be one of these!

Cutest engagement pictures. Ever.

One of our favorite shoppers/photographers/all-around-person, Missy Allen. took these engagement photos with our very own Captain Kirk chair from Abode!!

I want to get married! Actually....could I just get engagement photos without getting hitched? Maybe I could just marry the chair....

Orange Captain Kirk chair, now on sale for $75 at AbOdE!

(ps. Check out Missy's website here: http://www.missyallenphotography.com/)

cute darling and "adoorable"!

I am loving this hive of ideas, the entire site is woo inspirational.

Our 50% off salvage sale combined with these ideas will get your juices flowing for sure!  Happy door day!

shutter down!

eclectic accessories and decor design by raleigh interior designer Lisa's Creative Designs

need a cool idea for using old shutters?  need a hip place to hang your hat?  Pepto Bismol anyone?

LOVE THIS . . . and at 50% off this week you can make it for a song!

red white and woo hoo

Check out this giveaway

fingers crossed!

saLvAge sALvaTioN 50% OfF ThIs WeeK

o come ye lovers of salvage and feast on abode's 50% off all 




salvage sale this week. doors, windows, rust and even an old 




radiator! Time to create . . .

gUeSs wHat'S 50% oFf NexT WeEk?