Calling All Design-Savvy Vintage Lovers!

Ok, here's the big news - Relish is looking for interns!

(Bertha said she'd do it, but it's hard to count out change for customers when you have no thumbs!)

I'm really looking forward to having interns to help me out here at the shop, since this will free me up to source out even more amazing vintage pieces and new product lines for Relish. And new people getting invoved also means new ideas and a fresh set of eyes, which is always helpful.

If you want to learn more about design, furniture, vintage and the ins and outs of running a small business, not to mention getting involved in the great scene on James St N, this just might be perfect for you!

I'm looking for a couple of interns to work anywhere from 6 to 12 hours per week starting in May. You must be responsible, comfortable using social media, able to work unsupervised, mature, friendly, outgoing, and have an eye for design.

If you're interested in getting involved at Relish, please email  me a quick note about why you think you'd be a great Relish intern, along with your resume and contact info, to me at info@relishvintage.ca.

And please feel free to include any questions you might have about the position! I'd be happy to provide you with some more details.

Looking forward to hearing from you!   

New Vintage and Cleaning Update

First, you must check out the great new vintage I picked up for Relish this morning!

A lovely old wooden sled

Lots and lots of holiday glassware

And don't forget Art Crawl is tonight!! You can see a run-down here.

Now for the cleaning update - although I forgot to take any photos at all, I'm happy to report that I'm already into Day 3 and have been following the schedule to the letter. I think this could work! No more entire days dedicated to hours and hours of cleaning. Yay!!!

More Vintage Stools!

Don't worry, even though those gorgeous coral stools we had here at Relish are gone (they were certainly a hot item!) we have another pair of amazing vintage stools in stock.

These beautiful stools have a backrest and a footstool for comfort, a chrome base, and mottled green vinyl seats. And yes, they swivel. Awesome!

Vintage Barstools!

Ok, all you vintage-lovers, check out these incredible vintage barstools that just arrived at Relish this week. Chrome frame with coral vinyl seats that are flecked with gold. I mean, seriously!!

And don't forget our Open House starts today and lasts until 6pm tomorrow - 15% off the whole store!!!

Vintage Treasures

I know my postings have been light in the last couple of weeks - things have been really busy at Relish! But in the meantime I've been picking up some great vintage. Here's a little preview of some of the treasures in the shop right now...

Just look at this amazing armchair! The velvet-y green fabric is in perfect condition and the wood legs and arms are just lovely!

And this washstand? Gorgeous honey-coloured wood, porcelain handles, and the original castors. Awesome!

And because we all need a little splash of colour and glamour in our lives, I decided to refinish this adjustable vanity chair in bright yellow, with deep turquoise velvet fabric. Yummy!

See you at Relish soon!

Fantastic Fall Vintage

I've been collecting lots and lots of great fall vintage pieces at Relish, just in time for your Thanksgiving parties!

We have dishes, teapots, and cookie jars in shades of browns and creams...

platters, creamers, and condiment dishes in whites, blues, pinks, and taupes...

(and these condiment dishes are just adorable)

and lots of great glassware, from everyday glasses, to elegant tumblers detailed in gold.

I'd be willing to bet we have something to match just about anyone's decor! Come on in this week and have a look!

New Refinished Goodies!

I'm very excited to announce that Relish has a couple of pieces seriously adorable refinished kids furniture by Hoot Furnishings in the shop.

This vintage one-piece school desk has been given a fresh coat of white paint with an antiqued finish, and the top has been covered in chalkboard paint - ready for creative little hands to draw all over it1

This vintage hallway coat rack has been refinished and given some personality with some fresh rose paint and a little blue bird detail. The wood shelf and sides have a wonderful warm finish and the shelf even has the original hanging hardware on the back!

Each of these pieces are refinished by hand with TLC and are one-of-a-kind. Come see them in person while they're still here!

Upcycled Heaven

I'm a huge fan of upcycled furniture and decor, especially old, gorgeious pieces of furniture. One of my favourite upcycling tricks right now is bright paint over lovely old wooden furniture. I mean, I'm all for preserving the original finish of beautiful old items, but 1) I can only handle so much wood in one room, and 2) if the finish is already wrecked and would need extensive refinishing, sometimes a bright coat of paint is the way to go!

So, here are a couple of drool-worthy upcycled items we have at Relish right now...

There are always more projects in the works, so be sure to stop by Relish to check things out!

Goodies

For those of you who haven't had a chance to make it down to Relish in a while, I wanted to give you a little taste of the great things in the shop right now, and there are LOTS...

There's a great selection of vintage items at Relish. I mean, just check out this globe! So cool and colourful1

And as usual, there are lots of beautiful vintage dishes and glassware to choose from. These floral lunch plates are my favourites. The yellow chrysanthemums are really vibrant and perfect for fall.

This bright yellow vintage coat rack has arrived just in time - now that the cool weather has arrived you're going to need somewhere stylish to hang all your lovely jackets and sweaters.

I may have posted these chairs before, but they're just too cute, so I have to include them here. Chrome and turquoise vinyl vintage kid chairs - what more could you ask for?!

We've also got lots of Betty Mitts from Preloved left - there is bound to be a colour here that speaks to you!

And we've got lots of Maddie Scarves from Preloved, too! Each one is different, so make sure you get down here to pick out your favourite!

New Cushions by Sarah Smile!

These beautiful new cushions just arrived at Relish yesterday. You might remember those lovely felted cushions that were in the shop earlier this summer? Well, if possible, these new ones by Sarah Smile Design are even cooler!

A beautiful vintage floral, a handsome peacock, and some great typographic styles as well...

I think my favourite is this "happily ever after" one. Sigh....

And don't worry about all that construction happening out side the shop - I'm still open! (And I think they'll be done by tomorrow - fingers crossed. xxx)

New at Relish This Week!

Some gems have newly arrived at Relish this week....

Some lovely glassware, planter pots, and odds and ends...

...all sorts of adorable pitchers and creamers...

...and some lovely plates and platters

Be sure to come by during tomorrow's Art Crawl and have a look. See you there!



More Vintage!

I picked up a couple of really great vintage items for Relish earlier this week that you just have to see....

This coffee table is SO COOL! It has the oblong shape of an old-school surfboard, and really unique, incredible legs.

And check out this refinished trunk! It's in really great shape, and the wood is gorgeous.

This Week's New Vintage

Happy meltingly hot Thursday, everyone!

We've got some great new vintage at Relish this week that you'll need to check out. (The weather is supposed to be much more civilized tomorrow.) Here is a sample of some the of great new stuff....

This table just came in last night - a gorgeous mid-century Krug dining table (with a leaf)...

an amazing old stadium seat...

a cute little stencilled child's rocking chair...

a pair of vibrantly coloured Japanese ceramic pots...

a cool bar set that includes the original dispenser...

and an amazing old armchair!

Phew! Be sure to come take a look!

Pit Stop

Well, 'tis the season for road trips, so I thought I'd share my favourite place to stop when travelling the 401. I often make the trek down the highway to the Seaway Valley in Eastern Ontario, which is a good 5 or 6 hour drive, and I finally found the perfect place to stop that isn't a roadside Tim's......this lovely place is called the End of the Thread Cafe.

Look at the AMAZING stuff they've got outside - and that's just the beginning!

This gem of a spot is in Brighton, just one exit past the Big Apple that you can see from the highway. It's just a couple of kilometres down the road from the highway, and then you arrive at the picturesque main street of Brighton. Not only is this a great spot to get out and stretch your legs, but they have a lovely cafe, complete with snacks, and the most jaw-droppingly amazing antiques and vintage finds. It's not just a cafe, but also an incredible antique shop. SO MUCH FUN!

Last time I visited this sofa was for sale - I have vowed to own a couch like this one day. It's true love.

So next time you're heading anywhere east of The Big Apple, be sure to check this place out!

New Vintage at Relish!

Happy Tuesday, everyone!

I've had a great weekend full of lots of vintage shopping, and here are just a few of the things I've brought into Relish this week....

Amazing chrome and vinyl swivel stools! The question is, who doesn't need these in their kitchen??

My first of many vintage chandelier finds... This one is already silver, which is pretty awesome, so I haven't painted it. Be sure to come in and check it out while it's still here. This one won't be around for long!

The cutest wooden children's chair, and a beautiful little white wooden table. Perfect for tea parties or colouring books!

Hope to see you in the shop! 

New Vintage in the Shop!

Guess what? I've been vintage hunting this past week, and have found some really great treasures that are in stock at Relish right now. I've only included a few here - if you want to see the rest, visit my online shop at Relish Vintage which includes photos of pretty much all my vintage.

I mean, seriously, what can I say except hand painted yellow and orange flowers?!

Possibly the coolest barware set I've got in the shop right now.

Except, of course, for this one, which is a very close second!

This is only a small sample of the awesome new vintage in the shop, so come by and have a look. And I will warn you, I'm on a shopping expedition this weekend, so be prepared for even more great finds next week!

And just in case you haven't seen this table yet, I just had to include it - refinished by yours truly!