Meet Our Vendors

With a background in design, I am always in search of interesting pieces to add to my projects and to my own home. Vintage pieces have a history, a story, a worn patina that can add warmth and character to a space and can help tell your own story. 

"The home should be the treasure chest of living." 

-Le Corbusier

We respect vintage and antique items as they are our history.

As technology overtakes our lives, these items anchor us to those that came before us ~ an old clock, wooden shoe form, ornately painted sewing machine, old books and beautiful textiles.  These are all things that connect us to worlds beyond and before ourselves.

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Purveyors of Unique Vintage Finds ~

At Trouver, share in the joy of discovered treasures from French country châteaux, estate sales, and bustling brocante markets, each a celebration of trouvaille — found treasures.  I believe the art of well-placed antiques connects us to a serene blend of beauty, history, and artistry, and expresses our unique style and the individual soul of our homes. When sourcing a piece for Trouver, I know I have found it when my heart skips a beat and it takes my breath away  -  as the French say, "coup de foudre", love at first sight!  

I have always been fascinated by gemstones and the alchemy of precious metals. Born and trained in Austria as a master jeweler, my designs reflect my love for nature with a European design sensibility. The balance of shape, structure and texture are defined in timeless jewelry.

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At the end of each year I donate a percentage of my profits to Doctors without Borders and other charities. For me, this closes the circle of joy from the design process, fabrication and sharing the finished product with my clients. 

I thrift, therefore I am” perfectly encapsulates my passion for unique Mid Century vintage items.

My love for these treasures is evident in my dedication to discovering and curating them. When you do something you love, it shows; this passion shines through in my participation in markets. The vibrant atmosphere of markets, filled with like-minded enthusiasts, makes the experience even more rewarding and enjoyable. 

No finds left behind.

My passion for beautiful, aged and interesting objects developed from my childhood influences: my grandmother, a seamstress, my grandfather, a woodworker and “treasure hunter” and mother, a business entrepreneur… I’m SO grateful for them!!

I began my career in the early 80’s as a clothing designer/ pattern maker, the 90s adding retail sales of vintage clothing and home furnishings.

From 2008 till 2013 my partner and I ran The Agate Pass Cafe, a beloved Kitsap County restaurant.

I am always on the lookout for beautiful, curious & well loved textiles and objects that others will treasure as well.. at times I will offer custom sewn pillows from my vast collection of eclectic vintage textiles.

Inspired by a quest for unique lamps and lighting while remodeling an old farmhouse over 30 years ago, Nancy Heckler was shocked with the few interesting choices that were available.  Never being one to compromise, Nancy decided to adapt vintage parts, repair broken lamps, renovate collectable lampshades, and eventually gather thousands of choice vintage and antique elements to create new lamps from her personal collection of treasures. 

Now she is totally obsessed with collecting, restoring, recycling and repurposing these beautiful found objects into one-of-a-kind pieces of art.  Each lamp is fully re-wired and ready for use, with a personality of its own.  Custom designed pieces are available upon request.

Pistil Design Home is a collaboration of two gals sharing decades of friendship, a history of floral design, a love for everything home decor, and many good adventures together in search of treasures. 

Laurie a florist by trade and owner of Pistil Design has a passion for lamps. She creates and refurbishes vintage lamps and makes colorful lampshades to top them off  in a variety of fun and funky fabrics. The colorful mixing and matching of lamps and shades creates one-of-a-kind pieces.

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Karen also a florist by trade dabbles in all things seashells and has a special fondness for the local oyster. Not only a crafty creator Karen is also a savvy hunter of treasures and has the eye for a true gem. As an avid collector of beautiful things, she uses her skills too curate unique and interesting collections.

It’s the unique & the unusual that I am in search of, something that catches my eye and intrigues me. What’s its history, what was its purpose and what are some unique ways to use it?

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There are plenty of us who want a statement piece or two in our home. Something that reflects your personality, piques your visitor’s interest, and initiates a conversation. I’ve been scouring the west coast and beyond to find just those types of eclectic and curious pieces for you to enjoy and welcome into your home.

My mantra has always been, if you truly love it, buy it, as it will reflect who you are and fit right in.

At Patina Home Furnishings, we believe in bringing beauty and artistry into the everyday corners of life - the front stoop, the laundry room, and all the spaces in between.

Our collection weaves together the old and the new, the timeless and the unexpected.