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Item of the Week – Oyster Ball

Monday, May 20th, 2013

Oyster Ball at Fraiche on the Avenues, Richmond VA

Next week is Memorial Day, which means the pools are opening, the kids are out of school, and barbeque season is in full swing. Make sure your house is summer-ready with our unique collection of fun decor like this oyster shell ball:

Hand-made Oyster Ball at Fraiche Richmond

Medium (9″) – $56 / Large (12″) – $89

Dozens of natural oyster shells are strung together in this multifaceted ball, for a look that’s both organic and airy. It’s the perfect companion for any side table or bookshelf in need of some summery goodness. And for those of us who are landlocked, it’s a great way to bring the beach home. ♦

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Item of the Week – Vintage Swim Suit Prints

Monday, May 13th, 2013

Say hello to summer with two fabulous giclée prints! Yes, they’re prints– even in real life, these babies have a trompe l’oeil effect due to the quality of the illustration. They’re perfect for beach houses or just for adding a bit of eclecticism to your home. These are going in my imaginary pool house, for sure. Or my imaginary cabana… :)

Each measures 30″H and 21″W and is finished with a distressed black frame with an antiqued gold border.

Click here to see them in our web store: Print 2 or Print 3. Stop by and check out these and other great prints, as well as oil paintings by local artists!

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Item of the Week – Angela Caputi Branch Bracelet

Monday, May 6th, 2013

Angela Caputi Branch Click Bracelet at Fraiche Angela Caputi has long been one of Fraîche’s favorite designers. Every year at market in New York, we get our pick of her hand-made Italian jewelry to bring back to Richmond. And now… it’s finally here!

Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find in the shop: the Branches Click Bracelet is a classic piece and is a hit with any age group (hint hint: Mother’s Day). Its chunky-funky branches are hinged, making it perfect for small and large wrists alike. Aqua is perfect for spring, but you’ll also find it in red, black, white, silver, and gold.

Angela Caputi Branch Click Bracelet at Fraiche
Stop by and see what else we found in New York. Hundreds of pieces of Angela’s bold, beautiful jewelry just came in from Italy, and we think you’ll like what you see.

Angela Caputi - Fraiche Richmond

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Item of the Week – Gallery Vase

Monday, April 22nd, 2013

Historic Garden Week is almost here! We just got in a new stash of pots, vases, and cachepots, so if you’re in the mood to spruce up your porch or garden, Fraîche is the place to be!

In the spirit of Garden Week, this week’s featured item is the Small Gallery Vase. Even long after the flowers have gone, this vase is still a stunning work of art all on its own. On its own, it invokes a mod simplicity that’s rounded out by an organically uneven opening. With just a single bloom, this little vessel still makes a bold statement.

Also available as a grouping of 3 unique vases all in one. There’s no easier way to create interesting table arrangements than with an inspiring container! The shape of these cool vases reminds me of perfectly rounded barnacles, or a row of tightly-packed tulips. Let me know what you think!

Small Gallery Vase
4.5″ wide x 5″ tall, ceramic
$7.50

Large Gallery Vase
11″ x 5.5″ x 5″, ceramic
$18.99

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Item of the Week • Tortoise Serving Pieces

Monday, April 15th, 2013

Hey all! Did you enjoy the fabulous weather this weekend? I’m still totally sore from the Monument Avenue 10k. It’s a little pathetic, actually. :) Anyway, let me show you the cool new serving pieces we just got in:

Sabre has long been one of Fraîche’s favorite brands. Their handmade cutlery and tabletop accessories are available in such a huge range of styles and colors, such as these Tortoise Serving Utensils in the Savannah line. The bad news is… this beautiful tortoise pattern is being discontinued by Sabre. Honestly, we’re shocked! But the good news is that we stocked up on hundreds of pieces of it.

Personally, I love the tortoise tart server. It’s perfect for jazzing up a simple vanilla cake or even for serving tarts and pizza. With the whole set of utensils, these would be SO cute for an animal-themed birthday party, or even a wild night in with just the girls!

Animal Party, from Wikipedia Champagne Cocktail Party by mkorcuzka

Have fun with it! Oh, and all these pieces are available online! – Ruthie

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Item of the Week • 4/8/13

Monday, April 8th, 2013

It’s almost Garden Week in Virginia, and we’re ready to celebrate with lots of new pots, vases, faux succulents… you name it! One of the coolest new products we’ve got this spring is the ever-versatile ceramic garden stool. We just received a bunch of these beauties, so check them out!

Above: the Crisscross Garden Stool doubles as a cute side table, $270. It’s accented by a beautiful orchid in a terrarium by Petals by Sarah, $87.

Left: A cheeky stool with a gunmetal glaze doubles as an attractive garden ornament, $259. Right: The funky angles of this gray-glazed stool will give your garden a modern touch, $252.)

Stop by and see what’s in store for spring, or shop our selection of garden-inspired accessories online!

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Item of the Week • 4/1/13

Monday, April 1st, 2013

Hope you had a great Easter weekend! We’re getting back into the swing of things, moving lots of furniture around and doing spring-y displays. I’m excited to say that one of my favorite pieces is finally on sale– the Lexington sofa–and at 25% off its retail price, it’s an awesome deal!

Here’s what it looks like in our living room. With subtly curved arms and crossed wood supports, this sofa sports a classic form with modern sensibilities. And it’s comfy, too. Its plush back pillows and cushions feature a welted boxed edge with a subtle tan stripe that add just the right amount of comfort without being too bulky.

Lexington Sofa
by Stanford Furniture

Dimensions:
85″W x 36″D x 40″H

Price: ~~$3440~~ $2580

Call or stop by for more info about the Lexington Sofa. Visit our shop at 304 Libbie Ave. to see what else is new!

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Item of the Week • 3/25/13

Monday, March 25th, 2013

Juliska just rolled out some amazing new designs, including a version of their illustrated Country Estate dinnerware in Delft Blue, which is absolutely stunning. See what it looks like on our shelves:

In addition to the new Country Estate collection comes three new collections from Juliska:

1. Le Panier. Highlight piles of delicate greens or scrumptious desserts with this versatile salad/dessert plate, below. With a French basket weave pattern encircling the rim and finished in a rich Almond glaze, this plate is perfect as an understated accent.

2. Quotidien. Artisinal in texture yet modern in style, this chic new design from Juliska provides a subtle backdrop for layering. As you can see, we’re having a hoot mixing and matching from the new collections.

3. Firenze. Inspired by the ancient art of hand marbleized Florentine papers, the design of this plate is both spontaneous and elegant. This salad plate’s marbleized pattern (2nd picture) is the perfect accent to a whimsical table. And with Juliska’s very own Dahlia Napkin Rings to match, it’s so easy to create a unique and complex table setting.

Le Panier Salad Plate, $36. Quotidien Dinner Plate, $34. Pom Pom Napkin, $10.50 ea. Dahlia Napkin Ring, $15.

Firenze Salad Plate in Almond, $36. Quotidien Dinner Plate, $34. Pewter Charger, $72.

You can check out some of Juliska’s new designs in our online store. We’ll have more available as they come in. ♦

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Item of the Week • 3/18/13

Monday, March 18th, 2013

The gals at Fraiche sure know how to make a happy birthday girl. Any time there’s a birthday at Fraiche, we celebrate the Libbie and Grove way… with Pearl’s Cupcakes. Doesn’t this look amazing?! It’s blueberry with goat cheese icing. Being just around the corner from them is SO dangerous.

Moving along… This week’s item is part of a new spring collection! I know it’s currently sleeting outside, but bear with me. (It’s technically spring, right?) Introducing the adorable Nova pot:

With spring on its way and Garden Week in a couple of weeks, get ready for blooms of all kinds. The Nova pot comes in three colors and three different sizes, so they’re fun to mix and match. Here, we’ve got two in Lavender filled with Easter eggs and cute Caspari bunny napkins.

Shop online or visit us at Libbie and Grove. Happy spring!

- Ruthie

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Item of the Week • 3/11/13

Monday, March 11th, 2013

Easter is right around the corner! It’s earlier than usual this year, so don’t let it sneak up on you. We’ve got lots of fun Easter decor in store. And if you’re the crafty type, check out my post last year about decorating with Easter eggs.

This week’s item is an adorable foil bunny. Most people think this little guy is made out of chocolate! Though he looks like the real thing, this no-calorie rabbit is actually made of sturdy metal with a faux foil finish. For just $15, you’ll have a charming decoration for years to come.

At 9 inches tall, this elegantly-posed bunny looks cute perched in a windowsill or as part of a larger tablescape. This bunny and other Easter goodies are available on our online store as well as in-store!

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