Wait, wait until you see this inspired home! This is a home I have fantasized about photographing, and as luck would have it, a meeting was scheduled at this magical house, chock full of exquisite antique collections. It will come as no surprise that the homeowner was once the owner of a charming antique store in Omaha, The London Times... no surprise at all...

The rich, velvety patina of antique wood, and the strong use of color are a strikingly handsome combination that does not disappoint...

Holy Lord. The windows are stunning!

Love, love, love the sink!

This Chinoiserie table is my favorite thing in the house! I mean have you ever in your life? I love the color, I love the shape, and I love the height. Check out this recent post about coffee tables (specifically addressing the 'how tall?') on Cote de Texas. (here)

Nancy's love of blue and white is evident throughout the house, but the dining room is really spectacular...

I love it that Nancy has found a way to keep on collecting! She's got piles of blue and white stacked under the buffet! Really wonderful.

I am just grinning from ear to ear with excitement over these images! I am a french girl. Nancy is clearly an english girl, but infuses french into her home so beautifully... like cream... smooth as silk. Tasteful collections displayed with a richness you can feel right when you walk in the door. Lovingly planned out and exquisitely executed... an absolutely perfect setting for a meeting to discuss the upcoming Lauritzen Gardens Antique Show!

I am just straight up crazy with excitement the entire month of September about the Antique Show! The gals at the top of the totem pole have really put Omaha on the map with this gig. Antique shops from all over the country rave about the show and look forward to coming back each year. Here are a few images from the Lauritzen Gardens website from past years shows...

Each year, there are multiple activities and attractions (in addition to the antique dealers) including a Friday Luncheon and a Saturday Brunch with renowned speakers. Past speakers include Bunny Williams, Charles Faudree, Barry Dixon, Jay Strongwater, Carleton Varney and Alexa Hampton... an impressive list by anyone's standards. In keeping with this tradition, the speakers this year, Charlotte Moss and Suzanne Rheinstein will fit right in on the Superstar List! I know! I am so excited! So, if you are in Omaha, or anywhere in the Midwest, or anywhere in the world, you may want to consider a trip to Omaha, Nebraska for a weekend in September. September 23-25 to be exact. Click on the photo link below to get all the details including information on the dealers, the speakers, educational programs, etc.