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Three times a year antique dealers from around the country stream into Brimfield, Massachusetts for the Brimfield Antique Show. Once a year Rena Paris (Wallovers co-owner) and I come, rain or shine, to trudge through a mile of fields for ideas for Wallovers and hidden treasures for our Connecticut customers.  So, in case you can’t get here…This year we thought we’d blog from the fields and share some of our discoveries with you.

You don’t have to travel to Pakistan to see some of the most colorful and unusual textiles of that region. Just stop through the Shelton’s field at Brimfield where pillows and  bags shimmer with mirror, beads, tassel and other antique embellishments. And speaking of pattern…

Ever wish it was still the 60’s? The color and patterns of vintage clothing is everywhere this year at Brimfield.

Although it was raining we felt pretty colorful hanging out amongst these antique vendors. How about this Emilio Pucci like shirt for $20.

Color was abound on furniture of all kinds as well, from hand painted eastern influence……

To Retro ….

To Modern.

Dealers are getting more creative than ever with textiles. Covering chairs with old carpets pieces, making frames out of tin, and creating jewelry from  scraps of uphostery. The theme this year is SALVAGE, SALVAGE, SALVAGE.

While the trend in home decor may be to go gray… you’ll always catch us around color! Rena discovered these fantastic enamel-coated, stackable bins, perfect for storing brushes, rollers and rags!!! or legos, matchbox cars and  blocks??? (She has 3 kids under the age of 4!)

Imagine a summer table set for dinner with this colorful fiesta ware?

(hand-painted antique leather suitcase)