Before we left for Rome I did a little(okay a lot)of research on where I wanted to shop. Recent reviews on Porta Portese, the largest flea market in Rome, have been negative and cautionary about aggressive pickpocketers.
We were going to explore the neighborhood of Trastevere, so we decided to stop by since the flea market was close to that area. I went in without any expectations, which was great because the reviews were correct. Most of the antique dealers have been replaced by vendors selling cheaply made goods or second hand clothing.
After going down aisle after aisle of the exact same stalls, I came across one selling old linens for 50€ a piece. I dove in with about six other women and found three vintage duvets. My favorite is the early 70's periwinkle one with the Art Nouveau trim. I was thinking it might make a good table cloth but maybe I'll have a daybed or twin bed to fit it on one day. I think the pink and green one may be a bit older, as the fabric is softer and the print looks like it is from the 40's or 50's.
I've also been doing some shopping back in the good old US. I was excited to find this vintage dish while thrifting yesterday because it reminds me of an Eva Zeisel piece.
To say I'm having a pink moment would be putting it lightly. I'm currently obsessing over shades of nude, neon, candy and rosy pink. The bottom rug was picked up at the Zara Home store in Rome. Thank you Mr.M for hauling that thing back to the hotel room and to the airport.
The bath mat is from the Target Rachel Ashwell Simply Shabby Chic collection. I'm not sure when we are going to use it but I loved that the criss cross pattern looks a little like a Moroccan Beni Ourain rug. I also bought the rhinestone shower rings from the same collection, though I'm sure every darn one will fall out the moment I hang them up;)
Lastly, I found these two vintage lanterns several weeks ago at the thrift store. I think the linen fabric used to be red, but has faded to a delicious rosy pink after likely being left outside.
Sorry this is such a jumble of a post, and not styled in the best way, but I'm getting ready to go out of town to see my family for Christmas. So excited!