Michael Penney Style

Chatelaine: Summer Living Issue

June 19, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

I’m thrilled to share with you the NEW Chatelaine Summer Living issue!

Sometimes I get magazine fatigue (yes me!) and I have to say, this quite a fresh looking edition. I’ve brought one in the shop and lots of people have oooh and ahhhed about it, it’s photography, ideas, even the paper quality. It’s a great summery read – perfect to bring to the cottage or beach. And it’s just full of great summery decorating ideas from the likes of HGTV’s Samantha Pynn, The Marion House’s Emma Reddington, Cityline’s Kimberly Seldon (and moi!).

Check out this new fresh magazine from Chatelaine – I highly recommend it!

Here’s a cottagey DIY I created for the magazine recently

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Vintage Accessory Finds

June 18, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

A little while ago I was blessed by the flea market gods when I found a sweet little stash of vintage accessories all in one go! Trust me, with flea markets and consignment shops you strike out more often than you score, so each treasure represents a whole lot of searching. This trip though, was a gold mine and I thought you might like to see what I found…

First up, a trio of ceramics. Perfect for decorating a mantle piece, a book shelf, holding pencils or of course, flowers! I love the soft celadon and cream hues represented here and the naive floral painting on the vase in the foreground is just so pretty and unusual.
Decorative boxes are a passion of mine and I just can’t get enough of them! I use them to help break up books in a book case and especially on dresser tops and coffee tables. This dove tailed wooden one has a decidedly cottage-y feel and the blue and white Chinese ceramic one on top is a classic.
Here are a couple more ‘boxes’. The woven oval basket is adds a nice organic rustic touch and a curvy shape and the vintage Florentine box made in Italy has the warm glow of age. Speaking of age – this silver box has such a lovely soft lustre of patina – I’m not sure I can part with it! It’s even engraved on the back in the tiniest letters that I was only able to see once I’d scrubbed off layers of black grime. So fun!
This vintage print in a simple gold frame is a timeless classic. I could see it being used anywhere at all and I love the watery colour of the sky against the black, white and greys of the buildings.

And here’s the whole grouping! They look pretty nice together don’t you think? See, I told you it was a score!

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A Sweet First Father’s Day

June 17, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

We had a very nice day, our little threesome, celebrating my first Father’s Day. There was bath time and a walk around the neighbourhood admiring the many peonies in bloom and a trip to a thrift shop as a special treat (I know, I dream big!). Oh and a delicious breakfast to start things off.

The best part was Violet’s gift – a salt dough hand print for daddy. It’s a good thing she has a kindergarten teacher mommy to help with such ambitious and crafty gifts!

Hope everyone else had a nice day with their dads too.

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NEW! At Penney & Company!

June 14, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

We’ve hit the mother load! Or should I say the truck load! Here’s what arrived at Penney & Company last night…

It’s a Penney & Co Truckload!

There are so many unique goodies just perfect for your guest room, living room or cottage – you’ve gotta come check them out tomorrow. We’re open from 11-5 so see you soon!

Penney & Co Antique Painted Chest of Drawers with Mirror

We’ve got several antique chests of drawers painted in fresh, timeless colours like ivory, pea green and faded blue. Many have swivel mirrors with the patina of age and others are space-saving and oh-so-elegant highboys.

Penney & Co Vintage Painted 6-Drawer and Highboy Dressers

These classic dressers have a more dressy appeal that would look amazing with a glittery mirror above and some killer lamps on each end. Along with these dressers is a headboard, footboard and rails. Just imagine how you could transform your whole bedroom in a day!

Penney & Co Vintage Painted and Rustic Coffee Tables

Finding a coffee table that’s unique and just the right size is difficult don’t you agree? Here’s a large rustic wood one (no coasters required!) and the other is a nice smaller scale with pretty details and soft matte grey paint.

Penney & Co Antique Painted Chest of Drawers with Mirror

Penney & Co Antique Painted Highboy Dresser

The soft blue distressed paint finish on this highboy is truly elegant and relaxed at the same time. In a neutral space this would be a show-stopper.

Penney & Co Antique Pea Green Painted Chest with Mirror

Penney & Co Reupholstered Midcentury Armchair with Teak Base

Mad Men fans – this one’s for you! A genuine mid century classic, reupholstered in a flaxy linen fabric that refreshes the look and allows the modernist silhouette to shine.

Penney & Co Parisian Cafe Style Bench

This elegant bistro style bench pairs well with Penney & Co bistro chairs around a dining table (cottage anyone??) or would be lovely in an hall or entry. Light and airy and yet totally solid and comfy!

Penney & Co Vintage Bamboo Sofa with Recovered Cushions in Lee Jofa Fabric

And I saved my favourite for last! Check out this bamboo sofa that’s got some drop-dead-gorgeous cushions upholstered in David Hicks for Lee Jofa fabric. These are amazing quality and have a breezy Hampton’s style that will elevate any room or cottage. Solid as a rock and twice as stylish! Get this one while it lasts!

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Cozy Kitchen Inspiration

June 13, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

Two of my good friends are looking to renovate the kitchen in their new home and I’ve been on the lookout for kitchen inspiration. I’m all about the cozy personalized kitchen so here are some of my latest ‘tear sheets’ from Lonny.com

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How gorgeous is this kitchen? Classic white shaker cabinets, marble counters (you know, the ush..) but I especially love the cozy living area with a sofa piled with cushions and a wicker accent chair. The built in book shelves stuffed with well-loved tomes and while that island may be hard to use, the lanterns, plants and do-dads look fantastic.

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Open shelves are all the rage in kitchen design at the moment, and I love these sweet, cottage style ones. If you like to collect dishes, it’s the perfect way to display and actually use the pieces you have.

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I’m especially glad to see this shot – I’ve always loved copper pots and kitchen utensils and lately I’ve been tempted to pick up these old school copper moulds but was worried I was the only one into them! Looks like I’m not alone and en masse like this, they look terrific.

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And finally if you can only do one thing to update your kitchen, why not use a decorative water proof tray (something laminated and vintage?) as a drip tray for your dish rack? It’s these everyday items with flair that I think I love most. Nothing posh or cutting edge, just personal, interesting, off beat.

Now that’s what makes a kitchen cozy.

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Peony Season

June 12, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

Have you ever been to the Oshawa Peony Festival? It’s one of the best things about this city I live in – it’s in a garden just off of Adelaide and west of Simcoe Street. I’m a little late in bringing this up because the festival happened last weekend, but I’m told because the season was funny this year, there are still several peony varieties to open.

If you get a chance, check it out – the garden is open to the public.

Peony Festival Oshawa

Peonies are an all-time favourite of mine and I’m having some serious peony envy because of these photos from Martha Stewart’s Bedford garden. Keep in mind she has a whole farm of flowers and lots of help…still…

Martha’s peony garden in the early morning mist…

Martha cut a bunch of blossoms for a garden party and lunch she holds each year. Still waiting for my invite…

Martha’s are a mix of tree and herbaceous peonies. Now if these don’t make you want to grow some of your own, I don’t know what will!

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You’re Welcome (Mat)!

June 11, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

Sometimes the most personality-packed decorating projects are the simplest. Like this one for example:

Step 1. Go to Penney & Company and pick up door mat.

Step 2. Place in front of your door.

Step 3. Smile because you’re making a great first impression at your home or cottage.

See – now wasn’t that easy?

Penney & Co Nautical Coir Doormat $25

Penney & Co Playful Air Balloon Doormat $25

Penney & Co Classic Grill Doormat $32

Penney & Co Union Jack Doormat $25

Penney & Co Jute Knotted Doormat $45

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Items now SOLD

June 9, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

Just a quick update on several of the items that have sold recently in case you had your heart set on one of them…

Dining Chairs SOLD (I’m ordering more)

Penney & Co Vintage Dresser in Paris Grey with Scalloped Detail SOLD

Coffee Table SOLD

Aqua Glass Lamps SOLD

Dining Table and Vintage Blue Vanity BOTH SOLD

Coffee Table SOLD

Grey Coffee Table SOLD

Buffet, Pedestal Table, End Tables ALL SOLD

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NEW! At Penney & Company!

June 7, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

I know it’s been a while since I posted the new pieces in at Penney & Company – things have just been so busy! I can’t tell you the number of pieces that have come in and gone without even having their picture taken let alone being posted on this site! I’m a little sad you didn’t get to see them all!

Well here are some NEW exciting finds to make up for it…

Penney & Co Demi Lune Console $395 42″ W x 16″ D x 34″ H

Penney & Co Blue & White Ceramic Lamps with Woven Shades $99/pair 13″ H

Penney & Co Antique Buffet Painted in Putty Grey $649 66″ W x 22″ D x 39″ H

Penney & Co Metal and Wood Industrial Shelf $549 44″ H x 14″ D x 79″ H

Penney & Co Antique Painted and Distressed High Boy $559 3′ W x 19″ D x 50″ H

Penney & Co Reproduction Distressed Chest of Drawers $1049 5o” W x 24″ D x 37″ H

Penney & Co Console with Drawers in Putty Grey $299 48″ W x 18″ D x 30″ H

Penney & Co Decorative Beachy Bottles $6 -$13

Penney & Co Coffee Table in Walnut Finish $175 39.5″ W x 21″ D x 17″ H

Penney & Co Rustic End Tables with Drawer $289 each 22″ x 22″ x 22″

Penney & Co Vintage Spool-Style Coffee Table with Casters in Putty Grey $289 4′ W x 22″ D x 18″ H

Penney & Co Vintage Coffee Table in Cream $269 4′ W x 22″ D x 16″ H

Penney & Co Barn Board Topped Dining Table and Four Midcentury Chairs $699 5′ L x 40″ W x 31″ H

Charcoal Base with Barn Board Top

Penney & Co Vintage Dresser in Paris Grey with Scalloped Detail $365 37.5″ W x 18″ D x 34.5″ H

Penney & Co White Washed Pedestal Dining Table $1189 42″ Diameter x 31″ H (54″ version available)

Penney & Co Antique Buffet in Charcoal Grey $499 54″ W x 20.5″ D x 39″ H

Penney & Co Cream Highboy $499 38″ W x 18″ D x 53″ H and Night Stand $215 26″ W x 17″ D x 28.5″ H

Penney & Co Canisters, Cake Stands, Glasses and Baskets

Penney & Co Rustic Media Unit $995 68″W x 20.5″ D x 26″ H

Penney & Co Butterfly Leaf Pedestal Table $650 48″ Dia x 30″ H and Upholstered Chairs $219

Penney & Co Barn Board Topped Table $195 16.5″ W x 21.5″ D x 21″ H and Pair of Walnut Finished End Tables $229 (pair in store) 28″ W x 18″ D x 28.5″ H

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East Magazine + Michael Penney

June 7, 2013 by michaelpenneystyle

Exciting news! I’ve been featured in Durham’s East Magazine! We had a fun photo shoot at my own home in Oshawa, Ontario for the story and I sat down with Veronica Silva for an interview about my style inspirations, decorating philosophies and more! Get the full tour of my home in East Magazine!

We have a few extra copies to give out here at the store too…

East Magazine is a local treasure with exciting stories on fashion…

Decor…

And an amazing feature on local gourmet burger establishment Baldwin Street Burger. I haven’t been yet, and this article had my mouth watering!

And that’s why these local publications are so valuable – they uncover hidden gems for us to discover and visit again and again. Check out East Magazine soon and thanks again to Veronica Silva and the whole team!

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