A LITTLE VINTAGE WHIMSY AND A LOT OF SERIOUS ANTIQUES

                   How tempting is the name Tweedle Dee antiques and such?

 

How about the name Muddy Puddles? I know this sign had my attention and my imagination working full blast. In an antique house turned store on River Road (the main street in Fair Haven, NJ) the Kent-Hower family has opened a new shop full of old...antique and vintage furnishings for you home, your wardrobe, your collections, and your imagination.

At their grand opening last week I took a few photos (many, many photos) so that you too can see some of the wonderfulness that is this new store.

Because I am a Magpie, I will start off with a montage of silver...so much silver. Looking for antique napkin holders? How about asparagus servers? A stunning silver urn? Maybe just a lovely antique filigree frame for a favorite photo? 

Then there is the beautiful dishware...Limoge porcelain, vintage china, lovely little nut dishes, and even some beautifully hand painted tea tiles. 

Oh, but there is so much more! A mixture of vintage, collectible, and serious jewelry and so many heart stoppingly beautiful purses. The black patent leather  hand-bags just speak to me on an Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelley, classic beauty level. 

This store has so much for everyone...

The entire house is dedicated to and stocked with everything and anything that you can imagine you might want in your own home. There is a lovely parlor with a beautiful fireplace, a kitchen full of vintage collectibles, a fully stocked library with antique bookcases full of books and then there is a little surprise of a closet, fitted with every kind of finding, fabric, or sewing item that time has not forgotten here.

Where else can you find a lovely vintage glass bowl filled with mother of pearl buttons...

And, this is where that sense of whimsy really comes in...the mother of pearl buttons can be scooped up with a pair of silver scallop shells. Walking through this store slowly to pick up on these little nods to the past is what it is all about. 

It is pretty much impossible to not find a treasure in Tweedle Dee.

Whether you imagine yourself in turn of the century surroundings, or conjure a picture of your life as a 1950's housewife who vacuums the floors in her high heels and pearls, you can find a vignette to feed that fantasy here.

If you like to take your time looking through antique books or vintage postcards, the library will be your cozier nook.

And of course, if you know Laura Kent-Hower's business history, then you know that you will always find the best antique linens for your dining room and your bedroom.

If all of this isn't enough to entice you to plan a trip to this new shop, I hear that the back room of Muddy Puddles has some special plans of it's own. Maybe a little lecture about vintage hammered aluminum might be in the works...I will keep you posted.

This post is being linked to Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday, Little Red House for Mosaic Monday, and Smiling Sally for Blue Monday.

♥, Susan

Comments

[Jenna Ericson]

What a cool shop! I'm definitely going to have to go in one day. The bags look totally awesome!

[Sallie (FullTime-Life)]

Fun shop -- I love whimsy! (but as we now live in teeny tiny spaces I couldn't be tempted to buy anything). It's neat to see someone doing what they love though!!

[jenny]

Great post!
I happen to know that those square, pink dishes from the shelf in the kitchen are no longer there, nor is the little pink vase. (No, they did not come home with me, though they caught my attention!) Come to think of it, I believe the little elephant is gone too!
This is a fun place to explore, and there ARE fabulous treasures. Your photos are great!

[Eileen]

What a neat shop, lots of treasures to explore. Great photos, thanks for sharing. Have a great week!

[Vee]

Oh my! I could get lost there for hours... Thanks for all the mosaics!

[Lavender Dreams]

That really is awesome...so much to see! I'm going back to look some more! Hugs!

[Beth]

The silver, dishes, and clothing are just gorgeous! I loved seeing this.

[Pat in New York]

What a wonderful store! I would love to browse inside and your photos were the next best thing, Susan.

I have to admit I am trying not to buy anything new (or vintage) till after I move. I've had to purge so much the past few weeks to get my house ready for sale.

PS: I'd love to meet up with you in the city someday soon, when hopefully things calm down around here! :)

[Pondside]

I'd have had those two plaid chairs in the back of my car in a minute!
I love the names - they'd attract me too.

[Mary]

Love the names! I would find a lot there to tempt my wallet! I had to chuckle at the image of a 50's housewife who vacuums the floors in high heels and pearls :)

[georgiapeachez]

That looks and sounds VERY interesting. Especially the back room part :->

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Looks like a great shop -- wish I lived closer!

[Pie]

Lots of beautiful stuff. I can spend hours browsing in that shop.

My blues are here and here.

[Valerie]

What a treasure chest of a store. So many beautiful things you could get lost there for hours. Valerie

[dix]

Wow! Great pics. Wish I could visit that neat shop! Love the jar full of Mother of Pearl buttons! Thanks for sharing. dix---

[Kim,USA]

I love going to an antique stores but our antique store here are very expensive. Did you buy something?

Kim,USA

[Leah H.]

What a beautiful and interesting shop to explore.

Visiting from Blue Monday- hope you can stop by..

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[Sally]

I spotted an elephant standing in front of a blue plate. I wonder if he escaped from my post?

Thanks for sharing your blues.

Happy Blue Monday, Susan.

[Lorrie]

I love the dishware, and those buttons. The shop names are full of whimsy - just perfect.

[FABBY]

OMG!! I'd go crazy in that shop and would shopping galore!!!!! Thanks for sharing, I love the china and the silver stuff..so lovely! I dropped by from MM at Susan's.
FABBY

[sandi @the whistlestop cafe]

That's a fun place to spend the day!

[Visits With Mary]

Muddy Puddles got my attention, just the name makes me want to visit the store to see what it's all about!!

[Joy]

Looks like a great place to shop and love all the vintage stuff they have.

[grammycarolynn..."Chenille Cottage" Blog]

Oh, what fun! I could spend hours in this wonderful shop! what a treasure trove!
I love the cute name and I'd imagine it brings shoppers inside!
Hve a lovely week,
Blessings,
Carolynn

[Pam]

Oh my gosh, there were so many great looking things in your pictures! It would take me forever to get through each one! What a fun time that would be!

Have a great day.
Pam

[Alicia@ecofriendly homemaking]

Oh this looks like such a great place!

[Emily]

Hi Susan,
What a great place to spend an afternoon! So many gorgeous antiques and treasures, just waiting to come home with you. Thanks for the tour…………

~Emily
The French Hutch

[Anni]

OH! Take me there! Now! Please! I could spend hours -and a fortune- in that gorgeous shop! I absolutely adore the bowl with buttons. Thanks for sharing!

[FairHavenFavorites]

LIKE TWEEDLEDEE ANTIQUE STORE FACEBOOK PAGE TO SEE ALL THE NEW STUFF !
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[Laura Kent]

SUSAN! You have done me proud...even I want to shop there...and I "live" there...lol Your pictures are amazing! I didnt even realize you were snapping away at the Grand Opening..you sly girl you! And thank you, all who posted those wonderful comments! It warms my heart to know so many of you like what I have built- a peaceful place to browse and dream and create. I welcome each and every one of you to TweedleDee and Muddy-Puddles and hope that some will come to say hello in person. And Susan- you will DEFINATELY be doing an event in Muddy-Puddles-at least one, more if I can talk you into it...LOL.. HUGS and HUGS and HUGS to you!

[Laura @ the shorehouse]

Ya know...I thought I spied Laura in the photo (didn't know her surname) and it is! I had wondered what happened to her Red Bank store and kept meaning (and forgetting!) to ask you if you knew. Can't wait to check this place out! After a crazy summer (long story) I'm working from home for the time being (whoo hoo!) so have some free time (whoo hoo two! :-).

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[rochambeau]

Hello lovely Susan and thank you for your kind comment about the loss of my wonderful mother!!

Now...you must tell me, how are you and how is the community of Fair Haven doing after Sandy???

Love and Peace to you Friend,
Constance