Winter Grays don’t have to be drab, infact we like them all from the dull gray lead letterpress type to the high polish of sterling silver.

During the holiday season there is a great opportunity to tap into your creative genius.  The opportunity can arise when you are decorating the tree, or when you are decorating other parts of the house.  Bulbs can have dual purposes and there is something about certain color combinations that make for awesome décor.  Try to step out of  your comfort zone when decorating and use colors that are outside the traditional colors such as aqua or fuchsia.  There are a number of different color combinations that could accent your own personal home décor.  Perhaps you sketch out your ideal area to guide you through the process.  One of the best options is to stop by the English Building Market and gain inspiration and ideas for your holiday décor.

Entertaining for the holidays is always a delight.  Even with smaller groups, there are great options for entertaining with simplicity.  One option includes setting aside a specific part of the sitting room that will allow guests to congregate and mingle.  The above picture is a recent display created at the English Market that does just that.  By setting up a certain area and tailoring it to a certain theme, guests are immediately given the opportunity to mingle, drink and enjoy your space without the inconvenience of having separate areas throughout the house. Most likely, wherever the beverages are located the guests with congregate.  A well decorated section of your living space can also serve dual purposes: holiday decorations, and entertaining.  According to a recent article in Self Magazine, there are six basic steps that you can take to ensure your holiday party will be enjoyable.  One of the most important on the list involves keeping things simple but fun.  If your space in any indication of simplicity, your guests are sure to enjoy themselves and the preparation will cause you minimal stress.

Decorating with books has always been a tradition in many households. Many book lovers and avid readers find it effortless to maintain an established library or study. For the average person however, maintaining books without bookshelves can be a bit of a chore. In the book True Prep, which is the sequel to The Preppy Handbook, the author Lisa Birnbach says, ““People with money are increasingly decorating with books, which pleases me, since often the TV is now the library’s centerpiece.” Not that this should be the standard by which you decorate, however, there is something to be said for a neatly stacked pile of books with a picture frame on top and your favorite house plant on the other side. Decorating is a skill that is acquired for some but effortless for others. This Friday there is a great opportunity to create or add to your book collection. On November 18th, the Bourse is hosting a Books and Brandy event which is open to the public. There are a number of books from the Men’s Institute Library for sale. After the success of the first book sale, The Institute library and The Bourse are hosting a second opportunity to purchase fine books as well as a chance to enjoy the amazing space at the Bourse. Meet and mingle with Executive Director Will Baker of the Young Men’s Institute library as well as The Bourse owners Robert and Carol Orr. Don’t miss out on this awesome event.

$10 Donation to the library or at least the purchase of $10 worth of books
Brandy and light fare will be served

The English Building Market is excited about the opportunity to showcase the talent of Seymour Glass in our latest window display. As recent graduate of Yale College he has previously interned with Vogue Magazine and has an amazing portfolio of designs. While studying at Yale, Mr. Glass also served as the Editor and Chief of Yale Premiere Fashion Magazine. As an artist, stylist and writer, Mr. Glass engages his artistic skills into designs that were placed into a tangible portfolio which is also on display. Stop by English Building Market and check out our latest talented artistic expression.

www.studioseymourglass.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are three weeks left before Thanksgiving and for some of us the work has only begun.  Merging the holiday decorations with the fall season seems to be a simple task and ideally our Thanksgiving decorations will not overlapping with left over Halloween decorations.  In a previous post we posed  a couple options for a Thanksgiving centerpieces that were universal.  There are a number of two different options displayed in these pictures that can assist you with creating the right theme.  Also consider decorating the foyer of your home.  You can decorate with traditional themed fall colors, or choose colors and patterns that match your home decor.  In doing so, you are able to accent the theme of your own parlor area without taking away from the traditional earth tones associated with autumn.  The formula is simple however: Theme+ Design = Amazing Decor

Stop by the English Market and browse our selection of vintage and antique items for your autumn decorating needs.

Vintage clothing and the Halloween season seem to go hand and hand.  There is a somewhat mystical feeling associated with clothing that has its own history.  By wearing an item from a different era, it feels as if you able to become that person, and even take on their persona. If you would like to dress up as a person from the 20s, we have beautiful jewelry that will accent your outfit.  There is an array of men’s clothing as well; perfect for couples that are attending an event together.  The English Building Market has a collection of clothing that will inspire and accent your costume.  Stop by and look through the vintage items for an idea that is sure to make your Halloween costume a success.

 

Vintage items often have an interesting and unique history.  The wonderful thing about vintage clothing its ability to surpass time with fashionable style and relevance.  If given the opportunity, one item can tell a multitude of stories. Given the nature of the piece, the owner can adopt a great story to include into their personal historical tapestry.  There is something fun and exciting about finding that special item during an estate sale or vintage expo.  It is almost impossible to find a new item that gives the buyer the same enjoyment as a vintage piece.  It is remarkable how the history and story behind the piece is almost tailored to suit the needs of its new owner.  There is a great event happening at the Bourse on Saturday October 15th.  The Fashion Expo is a unique opportunity for vendors to display vintage fashion and accessories all in the same place.

Stop by the Bourse located on the second floor just above the English Building Market at 839 Chapel street for the first ever Vintage Fashion Expo.  The expo is Saturday October 15, 2011 10 am – 8 pm. Socialize with New Haven’s most fashionable people and gentlemen.

Browse men’s and women’s vintage clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories spanning the 1920’s-1990’s – all under one roof! The sale will be held in New Haven’s only co-working loft space – The Bourse – located on the second floor of the historic English Building.

A variety of vendors from across the state will be showcasing handpicked vintage items, Bring a friend and enjoy a fantastic day of vintage shopping, then explore events related to New Haven’s City-Wide Open Studios.

Enter a raffle to win a gift certificate at one of our vendor’s brick and mortar or online etsy shops!

1st EVER Vintage Fashion Expo

Saturday October 15, 2011 10 am – 8 pm

Socialize with New Haven’s most fashionable ladies and gentlemen.

Browse men’s and women’s vintage clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories spanning the 1920’s-1990’s – all under one roof! The sale will be held in New Haven’s only co-working loft space – The Bourse – located on the second floor of the historic English Building.

A variety of vendors from across the state will be showcasing handpicked vintage items

Bring a friend and enjoy a fantastic day of vintage shopping, then explore events related to New Haven’s City-Wide Open Studios.

Enter a raffle to win a gift certificate at one of our vendor’s brick and mortar or online etsy shops.

http://www.boursenewhaven.com/
http://www.englishbuildingmarkets.com/

For more information or to reserve a space, please call 860-944-6254