Just the word “porch” has a warm inviting tone and was derived from the latin word portico. The Romans designed an extension of the main structure of their buildings to create covered areas leading into courtyards. There the elite and upper class of their time would gather to dine or hold private political discussions. When traveling abroad you won’t hear the word porch, but words like loggia, veranda or the same latin portico. But here in The South, porch means so much more. To find out more please join Jennifer Hermann and me for food, fun and design tips just about the ever gracious southern porch.
If you happen upon Hermann Furniture in downtown Brenham take a sharp right as you enter the door, keep walking to the furthest room past the “Antiques” sign into the second room, take a left, pass the staircase and the inner chamber to the old meat market and you will find my space dead center and in the space adjacent. You can find me by asking for Booth #195 or The Irish Lady. Here is what the booth space looks like today. A friend found this spectacular mantle in a junk pile. I chalk painted it and stacked a few open frames on top. It’s priced at $495. Sitting in front of the mantle is a pedestal leg, double drop leaf Duncan Phyfe Table with four matching Duncan Phyfe Tulip Back Chairs. There are a few pumpkins, including some hand made goat’s milk soaps and stuffed miniatures.
Fireplace Mantle, Open Frames, Duncan Phyfe
Hand Made Goat’s Milk Soap in Pumpkin Shapes, wrapped for gift giving, Hand Dyed Cheese Cloth for Table Scapes, as a runner or table cloth, or Gift Wrap!
Hand Made Goat’s Milk Soap, Hand Dyed Cheese Cloth
Cute Chalk Board Photo Frame that says, “Yes, I can drive a stick!” A good supply of battery operated Flickering Candlesticks ready for your candle holders at home or take a look for a few of those in the booth.
Yes, I CAN Drive a Stick!
Stop on by for old and new at Hermann’s in Downtown Brenham. Store hours are 9 to 5:30 Weekdays, 9 to 5 Saturday and 1 to 4 on Sunday. Call for directions at 979-836-7231.
Napping sofa, chalk painted maple frame, newly upholstered with vintage fabrics – just long enough for a tall sleeper, light weight, and small scale for petite spaces. Handmade shell boxes, mid-century lamp, vintage books and a bust all make for delightful accessories. Vintage purses anyone? …
Premiering in the new space is an over sized, deep seating, three piece wicker ensemble with settee, chair and rocker along with many wicker accent pieces. Along the back wall is a 50’s formica top pencil leg iron table with the original leaf and four ladder back chairs from the same era. Harkerware tea set, cocktail implements, picnic basket, fishing lures, art work, botanical and a few chalk paint accent tables round out the space and screams, “Eclectic with color!”
Across the aisle is a completely shabby table with oak pressed back chairs re-done with burlap padded seats. The amazing thing about the pressed back chairs is the carving on the back.
Being Irish, I recognized the face of the Green Man as seen in ancient churches used to represent new birth or spring. I have no idea how the chairs came to be here in Brenham, but it seems they were carved in remembrance of the old ways.
Introducing a new chalk paint color, custom mixed by accident, to achieve a deep rich peacock blue with my new favorite … gold leafing. This desk is solid as a rock with a few dents and dings from age that just adds character. Hmmmm, I could say that about myself…
Many things to see and enjoy. I hope you will join me on this antique journey and stop by The Irish Lady’s booth inside…
