She scoured flea markets, salvage stores, antiques shops, and yard sales to find the vases, bowls, jars, furnishings, and metal pieces she favors. And she didn't worry about whether an item was in perfect condition. "The white sideboard was already puckered when I bought it, and I can't tell you how many felt pads I've used to even things out," she says. Worked into the arrangements are flickering votive candles and bouquets that Deb puts together herself. "I love fresh flowers in the house," she confesses. "They are my weakness."
Mix But Don't Match
You don't have to choose between metal, glass, or silver; just group what you love.
There's no need to spend a ton of money. "I just buy whatever I like," says Deb. "It doesnt matter if its $6 or $40."
Scratches and dents lend character to this look, too, so don't fret over tiny flaws such as chipped paint or foggy glass. Every knickknack in Deb's foyer looks like it has a story to tell.
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Get Something Fantastic
Do you covet Deb's style like we do? If you're in the Dallas area, visit McKinney to check out some of our favorite shops for similar finds.
The Antique Collection: 112 East Louisiana Street; www.the-antique-collection.com
Clydes on the Square: 102 East Louisiana Street; www.clydesonthesquare.com
Chase Hall: 205 East Virginia Street; www.chasehall.com
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"Flea Market Fabulous" is from the March 2008 issue of Southern Living.
