Greetings! 

Many of us are taking off already for summer vacations or quick road trips. If you happen to be going to Austin, Fredericksburg, Longview (East Texas) or New Orleans, stop by and check out these Red Vault dealers! If you are staying in town, get out of the blazing heat and go to www.theredvault.com, in the air-conditioned comfort of your home, to see the cool inventory from these and other selected dealers.

AUSTIN

Pat Monroe Antiques                               
1009 W. 6th St.
Austin, Texas 78703 View Map Here
(512) 789-4775
www.patmonroeantiques.com

Pat Monroe reports that revenues the first half of 2010 has surpassed her total revenues for all of 2009 for which she credits The Red Vault, designers and the internet .  She has new inventory of Italian Candlestick Chandeliers and sconces as well as this 185 year old stunning fruitwood and ebonized neoclassical table/game table. 

Another interesting arrival is a pair of cast-stone garden figures of resting recumbent colts wearing a coroneted fleur-de-lis collar. Ralph Lauren purchased her industrial hydraulic table as a display piece in one of his two new stores on the East Coast!   In late July or August watch for her new shipment from France of Swedish clocks.    

Suzie Page/Twenty Three07
2307 Lake Austin Blvd
Austin, TX 78703 View Map Here
512-477-2307
www.twentythree07.com

At 2307 Lake Austin Blvd. a 1930's Austin cottage serves as an outstanding home furnishings shop.  Suzie Page set up TwentyThree07 to be a comfortable place to visit and share ideas.  When you walk in you will see a living room beautifully decorated with a sofa, chairs, drapes, lamps and interesting accessories--an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary.  Many of the furnishings are finds from around the world.  Suzie works meticulously to achieve looks that appear collected, not contrived - "I like a room to feel comfortable and elegant, and most of all, it should reflect the lifestyle of the occupants."  She uses her shop to provide her customers with beautiful furnishings as well as offers design services to assist her clients in achieving the home décor they desire.  Not to be missed!

FREDERICKSBURG

red
307 East Main
Fredericksburg, Texas   View Map Here
830-990-0700
www.redinfred.com


"red in fred" will celebrate their fourth anniversary July 23rd & 24th with a "red hot new spot" sale and event weekend.  All who sign up for their online newsletter for their home page (www.redinfred.com) will receive extra discounts on sale merchandise so don't delay!  This is their annual sale with fantastic markdowns. 

red is, as always, about one of a kind style.  They are developing two news lines which include prêt-a-porter duvets and shams and vintage-cum-modern sofas mixing vintage personality and today's fresh fabrics.  They are also offering great new fabrics on the bolt and are now offering full design services!  Now, I know you're planning your trip to the hill country! 

LONGVIEW

Eclectic Architecturals
1201 Champion Way
Longview, TX 75604 View Map Here
903-234-0016
www.earchitecturals.com
I spoke with Eclectic Architecturals owner Sharon Cox recently and she tells me that she is expecting a large 20-foot container from France soon. It is slated to arrive around July 4th.  Here is a sneak peak at some of the goods she found on her travels. Eclectic Architecturals is a super resource for the unique and extraordinary.  They carry a wide variety of case goods, lighting, art and architectural remnants.  The huge warehouse is packed with items from around the world-France, Italy, Spain and Asia.  If you happen to be in Longview, be sure to drop by. Put aside some time because you will need it to view all their offerings.

NEW ORLEANS

Marsh Garden Decor - New Orleans
355 Iris Ave., Ste D
New Orleans, LA 70121 View Map Here
504-849-0133                                    

*2nd Location: MAI/Houston
7026 Katy Freeway View Map Here
Houston, Texas
www.marshgardendecor.com 

You'll never be disappointed when you shop at Marsh Garden Décor - whether at his shop in New Orleans or Houston.  Marshall Lee, the principal of Marsh Garden Décor,  always has beautiful unique items that you don't find anywhere else.  His new shipment includes this  beautiful French cast iron wall fountain....lovely hand painted antique pine trunk from Czechoslovakia....English garden coffee table with original stone top....a pair of cement garden benches in the faux bois style... decorative zinc pedestal table with circular glass top and much more on his website and at both of his locations! 

NEWS FROM HOUSTON

Antiques & Interiors on Dunlavy
3845 Dunlavy @ West Alabama
Houston, Texas View Map Here
713-522-6996

David at Antiques & Interiors on Dunlavy reports that he just got his auction license and has scheduled an auction for July 14th which will include some great paintings, lalique, grandfather clocks and jewelry. 

2 Lucy's
MAI
7026 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas View Map Here
713-304-0442

Tracey Shingledecker & Kelly O'Donnell with 2 Lucy's just returned from a "very good" buying trip to Belgium and France.  They have a FULL 40' container coming in and are very excited that they will be displaying their finds in their expanded space at MAI in August.     

Custom Creations
1200 Missouri
Houston, Texas View Map Here
713-522-5883

Watch for Custom Creations Furniture new website which will be launched within the next couple of week.  It's a multi-faceted website with a section "to the trade" only for designers to view their collection and portfolio as well as showroom floor samples and the "public" side is a "get to know them" introduction.   

HOT TIP OF THE WEEK 

Oxford Contractors
2415 Bissonnet
Houston, TX. 77005 View Map Here
713-927-1494

With hurricane and tropical storm season upon us, these tips will surely keep you prepared. Fix exterior problems areas - especially roofing, windows and doors. Inspect caulking and be sure to repair any gaps. Seal with new caulk and weather striping. Document the home well- interior, exterior and all its contents.
Take plenty of photos to back up your information. This helps if you ever need to place a claim. Oxford is currently offering a FREE summer inspection on your home. For more details or advice, please call Oxford or visit them at www.oxfordcontractors.com  

Hope you have a fun July 4th holiday weekend! 

Have comments or suggestions for us, call Ginger Wheless 713-661-6300 or email ginger@theredvault.com