How it all began
A bit about myself...
I am a preserver and purveyor of beautiful Vintage and Antique Home Decor & Jewelry. I love vintage and antiques so much that I even live in a 200 plus year old home. I grew up in a family were most of the women became antique dealers, including all my aunts, and even grandmother. It was just our way of shopping for gorgeous pieces. Decorating your home in Vintage & Antiques is not only more sustainable but far from fast fashion. The quality you get in vintage is just not what they produce today. Every little treasure that comes to your home has been selected by me with love and attention to the item.
I am a Maximalist at heart that LOVES finding beautiful vintage and antique treasures that will not only be your future heirloom but will fill your home and heart with joy.
I hope you will follow me on social media, be it on Facebook, Instagram, or even TIKTOK under the name @themarialvacollection.
How did it all start though...
The Marialva Collection began in 2018 when we purchased our 1821 home Marialva also known as the Money Pit. Marialva was named after a Lord Byron Poem by the original owner who was a doctor and practiced medicine in the home. Marialva ended up being a doctor home for 3 generations and is a simple but lovely house fit for a doctor. Something we absolutely love. The house had not been occupied since the 1960s when the last family member died. We bought it in a somewhat revived state...but like with all houses she needed much more work than we even thought. We will probably keep up the work for as long as we live here. The home though needed furnishing and decorating and this is when the search for beautiful vintage and antique began here in our home state Virginia. I found many lovely pieces and when others asked me if I could do the same for them....well it was the beginning of a match made in heaven. I can go out treasure hunting and share my finds with many. I love finding unique vintage and beautiful antiques after all. I only curate what I love and feel a connection to and enjoy sharing my finds with YOU!
Your Antique Friend,
Claudia
XOXO