Yesterday I visited my friend Nelia at her shop
"GISTER"
when translated directly, it literally means
"YESTERDAY"
Nelia and her sister were getting ready for a interview today
as well as a photo shoot with a lifestyle magazine called
LEEF
(translating:- "LIVE")
entering her shop, is to step back -
to "yesterday"
old silver and vintage hotel ware
stock moves so quickly, that "yesterday" objects
finds it's way daily into the shop.
the gorgeous patina of pewter
vintage toile in a hand painted by Nelia "koskas"
French linen culotte, old leather volumes.
Wire baking racks underneath ornate gilt mirror.
detail in a open drawer
She knows just where to find what you are looking for.
Most of the white stone urns in my previous post
was found by Nelia over time
in fact, both the cabinet with urns ,the first two figurines
and linen armoir came from her delightful shop.
I could not resist the little stone angel..
one of a few very old chiseled from Cape granite.
I will bring her home after her photo shoot today.
how could I not bring her friend as well?...
they will come live with us
love the brick and mortar highlighted with crystals and gilt mirror
Vintage glasses reflecting double
in front of hand painted mirrors
is it possible to have a better combo with a sink pail...
better than linen?...
Court yard filled with inspiration
would it not be great if one could find old gilt mirrors
to leave outside in rain or shine..
Liefdegroete
Colette x
GISTER
Chelsea House
6 Bright Street, Somerset West
6 Bright Street, Somerset West
telephone: +27 21 8524827
I can see why you would love it in that lovely shop. my favourite is the beautiful gilt mirror
ReplyDeleteand I simply adore the lace throws over the door in the top pic!
~Dianne~
Beautiful photoos of a beautiful shop,lots of treasures there.Those old things often have that air of quality even the simple things like the baking racks or hairbrushes,so lovely to look at.Enjoy your angels!
ReplyDeleteHello Dianne,
ReplyDeleteyes..i'm considering the gilt mirror mmmm. have a lovely day Cx
Hello Renilde,
ReplyDeleteWelcome, I adore baking racks and in fact the top one in the pic ,almost flower -shape, is mine too.will have to remind Nelia! Colx
Hello ! I love all the mirrors , of course :) and the Toile on the cupboard and definitely a little statue .. What a lovely shop !
ReplyDeleteUne belle visite.
ReplyDeletemerci pour ton passage.
amicalement,
manon
Oh la la... I love this shop!
ReplyDeleteYou should do a giveaway of the magazine which is doing a feature on this gorgeous place!!!!
I love the vignette in the drawer and the birdcage! Thanks for all the lovely inspiration.
Hi Colette...thanks for taking us along! I'm not usually a brick person, but love the shots of rough brick behind all the silvery and frilly bits. Very pretty shop. Merci! XO Trish
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, what a beautiful store... I could go crazy there!!!!
ReplyDeleteIsabel
SO beautiful...and where is beautiful Nelia..would've loved to see a photo of her too... from the time I remember meeting her with you,she is as romantic and beautiful as her store! Thanks for this delightful stroll down yesteryear..I could live with it all.
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Hello Ronell,
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid beautiful Nelia is a little camera-shy and I respect that..a bit like me in that way...camera shy. hope you are still having a wonderful summer break at your gorgeous Coin Perdu..love Colette x
This is a gorgeous shop! I see so many things I would love to take home with me. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Sherry
ReplyDeleteBe still my heart! What an exquisite shop. It would be difficult to resist buying everything in site. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing these exquisite images. Enjoy your angels.
ReplyDeletelieve engelen... I like angels they are soft and protective and they make you feel child again sometimes....
ReplyDeleteAll that hotel silver made my heart go Pitter Pat!!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely store.
I can understand why you love this shop , every detail is lovely . The little angel is beautiful
ReplyDeleteFabulous shop Colette,I like the little ange in the #1,
ReplyDeleteHugs
Cecilia
Love browsing the shop with you Colette. Absolutely one of my favorite things to do. Thanks for stopping by to see me as well. Have a great weekend. Mona
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us along to this wonderful shop! Would LOVE to see it in person! That would be a place I would visit several times a week!
ReplyDeleteLisa
The shop is gorgeous, what fun you must have everytime that you visit :-)
ReplyDeleteA tres bientot,
Leeann x
Ooh la la~ everything is beautiful!
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