Rustic Reclaimed Farm Tables Encore!

So I know we just did a post on farm tables by Brian Hill & Mignonne, but this piece just finished today is so amazingly cool that we couldn't resist sharing it...



A client of ours wanting to be budget savvy, came to us hoping that we could help accomplish a great blend of modern rustic & reclaimed. We went through a plethora of design options, looking at photos here and there for inspiration. Giving us the lead on final material choices, the pressure was off to come up with something truly unique! Salvaged reclaimed redwood, from an old Marin County water tank is the new table top. The base was painted in an eco white, which really makes the top pop!



Metal stools will probably be paired for the head the chairs, and quite possibly we will build a reclaimed bench to pair with the table! This table is a perfect example of how we can work with your specs to make a truly custom stand out piece for your home!



email us ay quotes@mignonnedecor.com to start a dialogue of how we can help!
xoxoxo

All Dressed Up...

I love mixing and matching things as you'll see in the shop! I am a big believer that anything can go in design, as long as it is put together with intention... a little bit of this and that can be just the things that make your space inviting & exciting. I picked up these two different shaped tables, and wanted to create a bedside set that could live together. I started playing around with their finish.. as I often do with my pieces, never quite sure what they'll become, and they quickly became a darling his and her 'tuxedo' set. The painterly finish makes them not so obvious, and wanted them to read more as a canvas.. Staged with a bit of pop color here and there with books, lamps and jewelry, this set is sure to shine. xx

Eggs Benedict & Vintage Love

vintage milk glass egg goblets, Mignonne


When Catherine of the bay area blog, Local-Social stopped by Mignonne the other week, it was great to meet another hands on driven gal! She was looking to put together an Easter Eggs Benedict Brunch and wanted to see if we at Mignonne, would like to help by providing items from our rental line. I love that Catherine and Gretchen of Local-Social have a mission to merge design & craft by collaborating with other Bay Area artists. There are so many components that go into planning a successful event, and every part in the planning takes time and hard work... all in the hopes that the day of will be a blast!



vintage Chairs, Mignonne


vintage french patina garden table, Mignonne

What a success it was, as seen in the lovely shots taken by local photographer Emily Gutman. Check out more of the great work at http://www.local-social.net/ & http://emilytakesphotos.com

And remember to contact Mignonne for your Vintage Rental needs at rentals@mignonnedecor.com! xxoxoooxox



antique metal frame & milk glass, Mignonne

Spring Greens ...

Fresh greens at Mignonne!


Half Moon Table, great for entry way!




Charming sideboard for kitchen or dining room ~


Highboy chest ~











Time to freshen up for spring? give us a call or email us a quick photo of your project piece. We're here to help...

Merchandising Internship

Continuing with the theme of our Merchandising Intern Program, our second Spring merchandising intern is Nicole Ginelli. Nicole is a freelance designer who lives in and works from San Francisco. She specializes in branding, identity, print and web design. Nicole will be designing the displays for our 10th street display window. If you have interest in consulting with Nicole, she can be contacted via her website nicoleginelli.com..

Nicole's recent Mignonne display design is featured in the pictures here.

If you know someone who might be interested in an intern rotation at Mignonne, send them our way !

Do you know about Yelp?

Yelp is a fun and easy way to find, review and talk about what's great (and not so great) in your local community, or interesting places you have visited. You already know that asking friends is the best way to find restaurants, dentists, hairstylists, and anything local. Yelp makes it fast and easy by collecting and organizing everyday people's recommendations in one place!

Yelp is differentiated from other similar sites by their Yelp Elite members. The more reviews a member makes, the larger their chance to become an Elite reviewer. And reviewers also benefit from feedback and reviews of other members.

Yelp doesn't pay for reviews. Instead, the site motivates members through the praise and attention that their reviews receive from others. “Yelp is about the reviewing experience,” co-founder Mr. Stoppelman explains. “It is like a blog with a little bit of structure.” The site deliberately focuses on the reviewer's experience. “We put the community first, the consumer second and businesses third,” Mr. Stoppelman commented. (quoted from New York Times 5/12/08 article). Yelp boasts millions of viewers and a plethora of reviewers in major cities throughout the U.S. The opinions are as vast as their member community and really reflect the local personality of each area.

Whenever we are headed on a trip to a U.S. city, we take time to check out Yelp to get a feel for the scene ... whether it is restaurants, lodging, art, nightlife ... you name it, you can probably find an opinion. Of course, the next question is whether or not to trust that opinion!

Yelp started off in San Francisco (mais oui, bien sur!) and after the first year ... branched off to other major cities. Yelp is not limited to restaurant reviews, but focuses on the community at large. So you will find information on retail venues and service spots, in addition to restaurants and bars.

Yelp has now expanded to London, so I'm dreaming and hoping that Paris will be next! If so, I intend to go for Elite as I have much to share on the topic of Paris!!!

Mignonne is featured within the Yelp community and we currently have 14 reviews. If you'd like to read our reviews, or comment upon our store ... just click HERE.

Cameos at Mignonne

Cameos have been tokens of love and inspiration for thousands of years. A cameo can be a figure or scene carved in relief. An Italian word, meaning "to engrave", it is also thought to have origins from the ancient Hebrew/Arabic word "kamea", meaning "charm" or "amulet."

Throughout the centuries, the popularity and significance of cameos have endured. The earliest significant cameos emerged from Greece and Rome. France's Louis XIV, the "Sun King," appointed several advisors to acquire entire collections of ancient cameos and engraved gems. France continued to dominate cameo styling until the 1700s. Many other European countries followed suit in different periods, including England and Germany. Tiffany's produced beautiful cameos in the United States during the 1900s Art Deco heyday.

Cameos have been fashioned from all sorts of materials including glass, stone, shell, ivory and various metals...and more recently in plastics and bakelite. A variety of subjects have been featured in cameos ... including deities from Greek mythology, scenes from nature and likenesses of women and children. The continued popularity of cameos defines their enduring grace and appeal.

Mignonne has acquired a collection of cameos which will be made into lovely pins, just in time for Valentine's Day. Affordably priced from $15 - $25, these would make a unique surprise for your special Valentine!

It's Furniture Week at Mignonne ~ 1/27 - 2/3 ~ 30% Off!

We've devoted the week to furniture here at Mignonne. Starting with 30% OFF all furniture in the store. Consult with us to see how a few key pieces can transform your look. Learn more about our new, re-purposed and vintage furniture.

Also, find out more about Mignonne's Custom Furniture Design services which are available to match and create just the right ambiance for any room, any theme, any season ...

Thanks to all for a terrific evening!

Our 3rd Annual Holiday Reception was filled with holiday fun and good cheer! Johnelle and I truly appreciate the support of friends, family, and community throughout the year. We couldn't do it without all of you and we're looking forward to another year in Old Oakland!