Just back from Orlando and a whirlwind trip through Renniger's in Mt. Dora!
This was one of three antiques extravaganzas a year with vendors as far as the eye could see.
As a hoarder collector of good vintage serving pieces, I loved this table for its unusual mix of materials, like brass, sterling, silverplate, bone and Bakelite.
From here, I plucked three gleaming treasures, all of them twisted! First, there was a set of brass and teak salad servers, probably from the 60s, with a cool, Danish modern feel. I must still have Florida on the brain because I'm already dreaming of warm weather entertaining and everything I'll serve with them, like grilled meats, vegetables and other side dishes. Next, I scored a twisted silverplate ladle with a wonderful gold wash perfect for serving a chilled summer soup like minted pea or yellow tomato gazpacho. And finally, I found an unusual English silverplate strainer ladle with a twisted handle, like an old piece of Tiffany rope jewelry for the table. This I might use for serving gourmet maraschino cherries at a build your own sundae bar come summer.
Summer? Keep dreaming, Ross, and while your at it, rake the snow from the roof.
Hi,
I'm a little late reading this blog related water heater, especially some of the posts, but got to say... everything here is so great and so true. As someone who's originally from the area, I get a chuckle out of many things here.
Posted by: http://www.noritz.com/ | April 05, 2012 at 07:49 AM
Two things I have been dreaming about lately: warm sunny days & flee markets! Love all your finds!
Posted by: Niki @ World In a Paper Cup | March 04, 2011 at 06:11 PM
Just got home from Fl. Never knew about this flea market!!!!! Maybe next year I can make it there! You sure found some great things!!!! XO, Pinky
Posted by: Pinky | March 04, 2011 at 02:57 PM
It's rattling nice article. Thanks for conversation about it as I am curious in this subject.
Posted by: lucky bamboo | March 04, 2011 at 05:38 AM
What great serving pieces, I love the whole twisted theme you have!
Posted by: LindsB | March 01, 2011 at 03:34 PM
gorgeous finds! i love how you can envision the exact food you will be serving with each of them. you know they will make the food taste even better too, right?!! thanks so much for your comment of my post! Tessa
Posted by: Tessa | February 28, 2011 at 11:57 PM
Oh, I am drooling! I can't wait for flea market season to begin here-go away, snow! Is it bad that I plan all my vacations around where the next flea market is? Florida sounds nice...
Great finds! You rock, Eddie!
Posted by: Tracey of TG Designs | February 28, 2011 at 07:48 PM
I think I might be in a trance among so many fabulous things!
xx
Posted by: Jesse {GoodGirlGoneGlad} | February 28, 2011 at 07:00 PM
Ahhh, summer and large outdoor antique fairs...just around the 4 month long corner.
xo J~
Posted by: Jessica | February 27, 2011 at 10:03 PM
We're all dreaming of Spring. Sure can't get here soon enough. Great Finds! It will happen, I will get to shop with you one day. Have a great week. Mona
Posted by: Mona Thompson | February 27, 2011 at 06:36 PM
What gorgeous pieces you found true gems! Love the twist details, so pretty and unique!
xo Linda
Posted by: Linda @ theLENNOXX | February 27, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Can't wait to hear more about your visit and looking forward to the SL column.
Oh...nice shorts!
ajbarnesonline.blogspot.com
Posted by: Randy | February 27, 2011 at 10:18 AM
oh my what great finds!
I followed your tweets along the way and was drooling over the things you were finding... wipe my lip drooling... what fun!
Posted by: Laura Bear | February 27, 2011 at 03:26 AM
Wow....you are not kidding, that's a lot of vendors. I hope you had days to get to them all :) Your treasures are wonderful (as always)...keep dreaming of spring and summer...it's coming! xo
Posted by: Laura Jens Sisino/Interior View | February 26, 2011 at 12:23 PM
love your menu planning! happy weekend!
Posted by: Design Elements | February 26, 2011 at 03:37 AM
That looks like fun! I need to join you on one of your outings! Enjoy the weekend.
Posted by: Hamptontoes | February 25, 2011 at 09:17 PM
E+J, Snow? Isn't it raining on your roof? My husband drove down to Westchester today and said the snow turned to rain outside of Albany.
Here we are blanketed in lots of white and I will have to borrow a roof rake again. (But it sure is pretty and the woodstove is super toasty.)
Happy Weekend!
Loretta
Posted by: Loretta Fontaine (APPLESandRUBIES) | February 25, 2011 at 07:24 PM
Dang...I am ready to go to a flea market and wear shorts!!! Bring it! Loved your little treasures :)
Posted by: sherry hart | February 25, 2011 at 05:59 PM
You just made me so excited for antique market season here in Canada!!!
Posted by: Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy | February 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM
The winter months are long in the midwest...warm weather shopping just makes me long for the Kane Co Flea Market and Sandwich Antiques market this spring. I don't care how cold it is in April...I am going.
It's never hording if you use the things you buy :)
Take care
Janet
Posted by: Janet Doherty | February 25, 2011 at 09:49 AM
I'm dreaming of summer too! Looks like you got to break out the shorts while you were there at least. I've been looking for a pretty ladle like that, no luck yet!
Posted by: Brandi | February 25, 2011 at 09:11 AM
Gorgeous finds! We just got six inches here - just when I was sure spring had come early.
xoTrina
Posted by: Trina | February 24, 2011 at 11:18 PM
Sundae Bar.....now your talk'in!!! Yours would be so pretty! Great finds Mr. Man! So nice to hear from you today, I've missed you!
Cindy
xo
Posted by: Design Love | February 24, 2011 at 10:51 PM
How fabulous! I love your menu planning,,, I do the same thing when I find a treasure. That fair looks incredible.
xsxs
Posted by: Sandra Jonas | February 24, 2011 at 08:51 PM
just thinking of the flea market makes my head spin ...
the countdown is on, Eddie!
oh and while we wait, I have something you might want ...
they're going fast
Posted by: savvycityfarmer | February 24, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Love your finds. I ca see them on my--I mean your--table! I just saw this column in Southern Living and thought of you. Looking forward to reading it.
Posted by: Carol@SofasandSage | February 24, 2011 at 08:31 PM
Eddie, have you visited Webster Flea Market, close to Orlando?
http://www.wftv.com/travelgetaways/17324371/detail.html
Love to you + Jaithan!
Posted by: Patti Davis | February 24, 2011 at 08:24 PM
Looks like a wonderful time! I cannot wait for summer- even spring to arrive! I also live where there is too much snow STILL! I can definitely relate to raking the snow off the roof! ha ha! Great post. :)
Posted by: Simple Dwellings | February 24, 2011 at 08:17 PM
E&J!
You 'boys' have all the fun! What great treasures you found, I love finding things like that!
What a sweet surprise to have you come visit me on a little floral inspiration.
See you next time you are in Atlanta?
xx
Posted by: Renae | February 24, 2011 at 07:50 PM
I love Mt. Dora. Renningers was one of the last places we visited when we moved back from Florida. All our good friends met thre for a weekend of antiquing before heading back to NY.
Posted by: Kerry O'Gorman | February 24, 2011 at 07:28 PM
May I join you at the table as your twisted sister? {lOvE!} your finds!
Posted by: Virginia aka "Vava" | February 24, 2011 at 07:27 PM
Yes, definitely missing the Mount Dora weather and Florida sunshine! I like your twisted finds--perfect for serving a citrus salad, which I hope you had the chance to enjoy while in central Florida. Thanks for commenting on my post!
Posted by: Town and Country Mom | February 24, 2011 at 07:18 PM
Hi E&J!!! Love the twist in your serving pieces!!! I bought a ice tea spoon with a twisted handle in silver plate, very Eddie Rossesque!!! I would love to find more. I need your keen eye!!! Great finds. Kathysue
Posted by: Kathysue | February 24, 2011 at 07:15 PM
Looks like there were some great finds!
Posted by: Laura Casey Interiors | February 24, 2011 at 07:15 PM
I'm such a fan of antique silver...would love to tag along!!
Posted by: designchic | February 24, 2011 at 07:06 PM
Your twisted serving pieces are wonderful. I want to go through your kitchen drawers and see what other goodies you're hoarding!
Posted by: Acquired Objects | February 24, 2011 at 06:06 PM
I absolutely love gold flatware and servingware. It goes back to my grandmother's next door neighbor Thelma who had an entire set and would always invite a tiny girl to tea.
Yep, this is one twister I would like to get caught up in.
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | February 24, 2011 at 05:15 PM
E+J - will you be doing a guided shopping trip at the next Reninger's Extravaganza? I've been there a bunch of times, but would love to learn from a talent like you!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 24, 2011 at 03:35 PM
Well Hun it's snowing here again
Question: was you barefooted in that picture?
Janice
Posted by: Curtains In My Tree | February 24, 2011 at 03:18 PM
I am always completely overwhelmed in huge markets like that... I just want to buy everything!
Posted by: Oona | February 24, 2011 at 03:11 PM
Love the teak and brass servers!!! This post reminded me that I have a set of twisted handled ice tea spoons. I need to go find them as I have not seen them in a while. That is the problem with us collectors, we get it and misplace it. Good luck with the raking of the roof. ~~Sherry~~
Posted by: Sherry | February 24, 2011 at 02:36 PM
Thank heavens for your great eye - inspiring all of us! Love the "twisted" theme!!
And as for the roof (yes, we had a little water damage)....we recently ordered a roof rake! Spending most of my life in the South, I didn't know there was such a thing.
Old Man Winter isn't going to beat me!
xo E
Posted by: pretty pink tulips | February 24, 2011 at 02:23 PM
Love your twisted finds!! And I'm dreaming of warmer weather as well. Oh to be able to sit outside!!
Posted by: quintessence | February 24, 2011 at 02:15 PM
Just gorgeous! I definitely see the possibilities of summer entertaining with those beautiful serving pieces. The market there looks like a grand adventure waiting to happen. Audley & I were just talking about a trip to Scott's next month. This warm weather in the south most certainly has us spoiled, but there is still a fair amount of winter to come though!
xo,
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer | February 24, 2011 at 01:49 PM
Oh my!
That could be TROUBLE!
From one(hoarder), I mean collector to another!
What a fun and great time you must have had!
L.
Posted by: La Masion Fou | February 24, 2011 at 01:14 PM
I so want to hoard with you!!! So fun!
Posted by: austingray@gmail.com | February 24, 2011 at 01:12 PM
That table of serving pieces is amazing! Wow!
Posted by: traci zeller designs | February 24, 2011 at 01:04 PM
Eddie I love the twisted pieces you found for serving, very unique. Great eye! Hugs to you both E & J.
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Posted by: Karena | February 24, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Now humming Chubby Checker's The Twist...come on baby, let's do the twist. Love those serving pieces with a twist!
xo Cathy...hoping all this snow melts away soon
Posted by: Stitchfork | February 24, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Nice pickings Mr Ross!
The Brass and Teak servers look wonderful, once polished and cleaned up, I see them in a beautiful summer salad :)...
Northern Light
Posted by: Natasha | February 24, 2011 at 12:09 PM
I am still in summer mode after being in Maui for 3 weeks, now the the temp is -37 today (booo!).
Looking forward to spring & summer entertaining as well and I know your new twisted serving pieces will make great statements. Can wait to see the table-scape with those. xo
Posted by: Melissa @ Veranda Interiors | February 24, 2011 at 11:57 AM
If this was facebook I would defriend you! I WANT THAT WHOLE TABLE! We should go on hoarders, the stylist edition. That would be fun, and sad. love you.
Posted by: abby jenkins | February 24, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Cool serving pieces!! I'm so jealous, I love the market in Mount Dora!Glad you found some treasures, you must have had good weather too( shorts and sandals!!)
Carol in GA
Posted by: Carol | February 24, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Hoarder...heehee, I have the same problem, I mean delight in acquiring vintage furniture. My logic is, at least I'm not buying new. Glad you found some great twisted treasures in Orlando! xx Danielle
Posted by: Danielle.freshquince | February 24, 2011 at 11:17 AM
E+J... I got the most amazing french ivory-handled spoon with a twised handle, and also a twist in the stem between the french ivory handle and the spoon bowl. it was stunning!
http://www.etsy.com/transaction/41623292
Posted by: Pigtown*Design | February 24, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Ooo! I have family that lives right near there, I should check it out the next time I'm there!
Posted by: Kate | February 24, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Those are so unusual. I love them!!
I miss you both so much...
We need to catch up soon!
XO
Posted by: Therese Long | February 24, 2011 at 10:37 AM
I would not mind being an attendee at any of your summer parties:) Your twisted treasures are lovely.
Posted by: lizziefitz | February 24, 2011 at 10:34 AM