Over the Veteran’s Day holiday, we took a trip to the Chantilly ReStore where I noted lots of holiday decorations displayed plus a ReStore Santa.
Mrs. and Mrs. ReStore Santa Claus
ReStore Santa is posed with Mrs. Claus near the front of the store. So, I’m not sure if Mrs. Claus if offering Santa that cup of hot cocoa and cake or if it is for herself.
However, I like this jolly ReStore Santa with the bright blue eyes and his lovely wife clad in red velvet.
By the way, in case you are in need of an artificial holiday tree, this ReStore had at least three for sale.
Brown Patio Chairs
This set of brown patio chairs looks in good shape. I think there are four chairs in the set. I believe they are made of some type of composite and not wood.
These brown patio chairs are in the chair section.
Ornate Black Lacquered Cabinet
This ornate black lacquered cabinet is located near the front of the ReStore. It has a decorative front with four female figures painted on it. To me, the figures, look Japanese. I’m not sure what they are doing but one appears to have a large red stick or knife in her hand. Two figures are holding baskets so perhaps they are working harvesting something. They do not look like the “Royal Ladies” as noted on some pieces of black lacquered furniture. Note: This piece does not come with the green plant.
This ornate black lacquered cabinet has lots of storage shelves in it.
Pink Clear Plates
I’m going to be a little careful about what I call these pink clear glass plates. At first, I thought they were part of a vintage Depression glassware set.
However, on closer examination, I’m not sure about that. I see a similar pattern online stating this dish pattern is a (new) vintage Art Deco design produced by Khen via the Khen online catalogue. (Note Khen.com/collection Blush Vintage Glass Plates, six for $64.95).
Art Deco was an international decorative style that ran from approximately 1919 to the 1930’s. I see various cut-off dates for the ending of this era of style. However, it wasn’t until 1968 when it was given the name of Art Deco. Art Deco relates to a certain art, architecture or product design.
What is throwing me off is Depression glassware was usually thin, cheaply made and easy to break. These plates look and feel a little bit sturdy to me. They, also, do not have the “worn” scratchy look of some old Depression glassware.
So are the dishes real vintage or made to look vintage, that’s a good question. But unfortunately, I don’t have the answer to that since the pattern is slightly different.
Modern Metal Tables
So, this next photo shows an assortment of modern looking metal tables. Not sure if that one is storage unit or a bar. It looks like it could be used for either. Then it has some stacking tables. The chrome legs and the gray colored tops looks good together.
This set would work well in a modern setting. I believe it comes with some glass shelves.
Ending Notes in ReStore Santa Blog
So, when is the best time to put up your holiday decorations? Some people put them out early, some put them out late, and there are people who keep them up all year around to enjoy.
Regardless of your holiday decorating preferences, if you need a little something extra in your holiday decor don’t forget to stop in ReStore to check out their holiday offerings at great prices.
Plus, it is always fun to see what else they have in the shop. And, by the way, I didn’t see any candlestick holders on today’s visit. Still looking but will keep my Readers posted.
A big Thank You to all the ReStore shops for allowing me to blog and to post photographs taken in their stores on my blog.
The ReStore shops are nonprofits run by the Habitat for Humanity group of Northern Virginia.
All items photographed for today’s blog were taken at the ReStore shop in Chantilly and are for sale. However, shop early, because their items sell quickly.
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