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Vignettes on Magnolia
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Fine Antiques and Accessories
Contact: Patty Diskin
Address:
409 E Magnolia Ave Auburn, AL 36830 Phone: 334-887-2980
Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm "Mix together one part Steel Magnolia with a dash of Designing Women, and you have Vignettes on Magnolia - Auburn's newest answer to up-scale shopping. Situated in one of the Village's coziest corners, Vignettes offers an array of home furnishings and decor that could make the Sugarbaker sisters salivate! The enterprise is ultimately the brainchild of Linda Ayers, a local decorator who saw the need to bring fine home furnishings and fabrics to Auburn. "We wanted to bring in the type of pieces you expect to see only in Atlanta or Montgomery," explains Ayers. "We wanted to offer that type of quality to the Auburn area because we really think that there is a demand for it." In order to achieve this rather lofty goal, Ayers assembled a crack team of kindred spirits with various talents, but one common trait: an appreciation for all things beautiful. The end result was a partnership among southern belles and the creation of one very unique shopping experience. "We wanted Vignettes to be unlike anything Auburn has ever had before. It is an interiors market, but it is also the fusion of various styles and ultimately the reflection of several different decorators and collectors." Towards that end, patrons can not only purchase home decor items from the store, but book decorating services as well. Ayers herself handles much of the fine fabric selection (boasting brands such as Brunswick, Lee Jova and Schroeder) as well as the acquisition of antique pieces. Each partner in the enterprise is given a room or space of her own to display her offerings. Ayer's section is set up like a posh sitting room, showcasing a mixture of classic and contemporary pieces, as well as highlighting her innate talent for interior decorating. For further help on the fine-antiques front, Ayers turned to long-time friends Patty Diskin and Cheryl Daniel. Diskin first developed her appreciation and eye for antiques while traveling extensively through Europe with her husband. She loves all things English and is particularly drawn to Colefax and Fowler, the eminent English decorating firm, for continuous inspiration. Currently, Diskin's portion of the store boasts French and English antiques, beautiful English porcelains, silver, tole trays, engravings and oil paintings. "This shop is an absolute dream," remarks Diskin. "I am thrilled to be a part of it!" As for Daniel, she says she was just born with an innate appreciation for all things beautiful. Her interest was further fostered by her years spent in the design and construction of luxury homes in the Atlanta area. "By joining with my husband in the home-building business, I was able to observe and absorb, and that is where I received my real education." Daniel previously owned Maewood Antiques in Dadeville, but jumped at the chance to partner with Ayers on a venture here in Auburn. Daniel's section features a wide array of English and Continental pieces. Upstairs, decorators Virginia Jenkins and Carrie Carpenter put their own spin on things- mixing together antique pieces with contemporary elements. Best of friends (and former college roommates), the two decorators team up to deliver their own brand of style with a focus on unexpected pairings. "We might mix a mirrored chest with an antique arm chair," explains Carpenter. "We want to offer items that are both beautiful and affordable, with a hint of an eclectic edge." The upstairs portion of the store also features two rooms housing collections by Carolyn Burkhalter and Cissy Yarbrough. Long-time friends of Ayers, they were recruited to provide a wide array of fine linens and bedding items to the shop. Their section displays a big iron bed topped with gorgeous pillows and shams, trimmed in crisp sheets. The pair keeps things interesting by mixing lines like Pine Cone Hill with an array of vintage linens. Because no home would be complete without outdoor accents and beautiful plants, Ayers enlisted the services of Cathy Wayman of Bouquets and Jess Margeson of Frou Frou to help adorn the shop's wrap-around deck. Outside, patrons will find an assortment of wrought iron planters, urns and garden accessories, as well as hand-crafted furniture and accessories offered by Ginny Pierce. Pierce's line of one-of-a-kind items features handsome outdoor tables, benches and trellises in a range of finishes and colors. One additional draw of the deck is the hands-on floral design classes and demonstrations that take place every month. For a nominal fee, visitors can join Wayman and Margeson in a glass of wine, while also learning how to create gorgeous centerpieces and seasonal planters for their home... With all of these offerings, visitors to Vignettes on Magnolia are sure to find a treat for the senses as well as a bevy of unique home decor items. (Original article above from East Alabama Living Magazine) |
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