Osborne Offers 'A Christmas Carol' Dec 3, 2008
A child's pink tea set sits on the vanity and her gauzy white vintage dress hangs on the door. A miniature tree, which sits upon a dresser, is trimmed with tiny pleated fans in honor of its fictional occupant. (Voices, CT)
Cash in trade for your treasure Nov 30, 2008
They want collectible toys, dolls, trains, vintage jewelry, old and modern musical instruments, war memorabilia, swords, knives, daggers and unusual items, Stott said. Our treasure hunters make offers based on what our collectors are willing to pay, Stott said. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Lead's historic roundhouse has new head of steam Nov 28, 2008
Its theme recalls vintage dining cars from the early 1900s ... Vintage Caboose -- The gift shop and snack bar features gourmet foods, old-fashioned candies, a children's section, train-theme and inspirational gift items and a unique coffee bar. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Antique shop's front stirs Jackson officials Nov 28, 2008
com NICHOLSON - Drivers who frequent U.S. Highway 441 probably can surmise that Tom Ward has a passion for vintage signs, even if they've never met the man or heard of his shop, Dixieland Antiques ... NICHOLSON - Drivers who frequent U.S. Highway 441 probably can surmise that Tom Ward has a passion for vintage signs, even if they've never met the man or heard of his shop, Dixieland Antiques. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Are Your Collectibles Crash Proof? Nov 26, 2008
This is true whether your passion runs to paintings and prints, Modernist furniture, vintage jewelry, porcelain, Native American blankets or any of a hundred other categories. The satisfaction you get from owning and displaying your heart's interest is priceless. (Suite101.com)
Don't let gift giving leave you overspent Nov 23, 2008
A few possibilities: a 1940's lusterware teapot in the shape of an elephant for the aunt with an elephants collection; a vintage rhinestone brooch for the trendy teen; or a distressed leather jacket for your husband. DON'T BUY FOR YOURSELF -- The seasonal sales will undoubtedly present temptations, but now is really not the time to buy for yourself. (Modesto Bee, CA)
3 independently owned shops open in Schdy Nov 22, 2008
Vintage Arts is an antique shop at 129 Jay St. Owned by Edith Alois, the shop features vintage art works, antiques and collectibles. The shop fills a vacant space previously occupied by Bibliomania, a rare book store that closed after 26 years downtown. (Albany Business Review, NY)
• Events Calendar Nov 21, 2008
Two luncheon seatings are available at 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. Gooding Hospital Auxiliary ladies will style vintage clothing of past eras. New fashions will be provided by Black Rock Clothiers of Buhl and Sheepskin Coat Factory in Ketchum. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
One Night in Kuala Lumpur Nov 21, 2008
If I feel like giving the partying a miss, I might do something like meet my nearest and dearest for after-dinner drinks at Vintage Bank a wine bar at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur, tel: (60-3) 2264 2264 ... It's also got vintage stores and skate shops. (Time.com)
An Australiana revival Nov 20, 2008
" Indeed, it has clearly been a key influence in Martin's recently released homewares collection - the inspiration is visible in her graceful Lyrebirds wallpaper designs and her Eucalyptus and Lace rugs. The film harks back to a time when Australia's European settlers were subconsciously taking design cues from native fauna and flora, including waratahs, wattles and the scrubby green and gold colours of the bush. The results of these labours ranged from the exquisite - for example the stained... (Sydney Morning Herald)
At home with chef Tyler Florence Nov 20, 2008
A current favorite is a circular grouping of vintage glass milk bottles with a metal carrier ... Antiques and vintage pieces play a role not only in Florence and Clark Florence's shop - helping differentiate it from Williams-Sonoma and Sur La Table - but throughout their home ... A large wooden bench beneath the dining room window is a vintage find from Holland. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Female artisans showcase their goods at Needham show Nov 20, 2008
She makes her jewelry out of vintage components. She made one piece out of balls of vintage thread a woman in New York rescued from a warehouse, where it had been sitting for 38 years. (Needham Tab, MA)
Auburn merchants' holiday open house Nov 12, 2008
Published: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:43 PM CST Several businesses in and around Auburn will be participating in the holiday open house including beautiful handmade furniture at Colonial House Furniture, be sure to stop by The Lion amb Antiques to celebrate a vintage Christmas with unique ideas and gifts, including antiques, quilts and furniture refinishing, Amish handcrafted heirlooms, fine furnishings for the home and patio and furniture at Southern Outdoor Furniture, Auburn Lumber, and... (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Consign yourself to the hunt Nov 9, 2008
Cape Cod is a hotbed of consignment shopping, with at least 14 stores from Falmouth to Orleans offering everything from designer clothing to vintage jewelry to furniture and baby clothes ... In addition to clothing for men and women (including formal wear and furs), it offers furniture, bedding, vintage jewelry, orthopedic shoes, and a library corner with books, CDs, and tapes ... Also worth checking out: My Fair Lady, 4015 Route 28, Cotuit, 508-420-6900; Plush & Plunder, 605 Main St., Hyannis,... (Boston Globe)
Homes for the Holidays tour ready to dazzle Nov 8, 2008
Along with an assortment of vintage photographs and such unusual pieces as a large 100-year-old tapestry, the home abounds with the couple s unique collections. Just inside the front door, tourgoers can take in the couple s floor-to-ceiling library, which was custom-designed in part to hold many books Lane has inherited. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
New furniture store coasts into Wenham Nov 6, 2008
Coast offers a mixture of custom design furnishings, lamps and fabrics for the home, refurbished vintage antiques, designer lines of home accessories and giftware, and an eclectic range of objets d art that Gaucher has picked up in his travels. It s all about the home, said Gaucher. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Around Town -- Shop for the COA's drama group Saturday Nov 6, 2008
Items include rocking chairs, linens, pewter, a harvest table, trucks/toys, bird carvings, mirrors, kitchen items, vintage clothing and books. Sandwiches, a bake table and two craft tables also will be available. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Her keen eye built dollhouse collection Nov 3, 2008
Her friend, Mrs. Jackson added, "was interested in Punch and Judy, the still popular British Victorian puppet show featuring Mr. Punch and his wife. The day she bought the vintage puppet set was like a reunion. It was almost as if she had brought home some long-lost relatives that happened to be a foot tall.". Early in her career, Dr. Clack worked as a research physician at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
MOVERS & SHAKERS Nov 3, 2008
It features a selection of delicate, vintage or high-value antiques and collectible merchandise. Officers, directors. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Business of the Month: Second 2 None Furniture Consignment Shop Nov 1, 2008
There are some vintage pieces here, but it also could be only year or two old. People often stop by on a regular basis as items in the store change daily. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Irwin Furniture Restoration mends damaged pieces Oct 31, 2008
Don Irwin grew up helping both his father and an uncle restore vintage and antique furniture ... His client list soon included not just antique and vintage collectors, but dealers and commercial clients such as restaurants ... " The company has special expertise in matching vintage and antique finishes and paints and even wood (parts of a piece of furniture can fall apart with extensive water damage). "I feel I've built something of value. (AZCentral -- Business)
Vintage collector revels in holidays (3) Oct 28, 2008
Vintage collector revels in holidays By Emily Droege E-E Feature Writer ... Her childhood hobby has followed her throughout adulthood, and today she has gathered several unique collections of vintage decorations for holidays and special occasions ... I love to collect old vintage decorations and put them throughout the house during the holidays, especially during Halloween and Christmas, says Kirkpatrick. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Vintage Halloween decorations reveal creativity of years past. Oct 27, 2008
com: Life: Vintage Halloween decorations reveal creativity of years past ... He began collecting vintage Halloween decorations in the mid-1990s because "my wife had seen an article in Country Living magazine and said we should find a few items for Halloween." ... The Web site vintagehalloween. (Fresno Bee)
Small Town, Big Options Oct 26, 2008
For a more secluded stay, the Tower Pescadero is a multilevel suite with a kitchen and a 360-degree view, modeled after the vintage water towers that dot the landscape; Pescadero Creekside Barn offers a remodeled loft with a kitchenette in a 100-year-old barn. Spend your day: Start by exploring the town's 19th century cottages, browsing handcrafted furniture and unique artworks in the smattering of shops and visiting the cemetery two blocks north of downtown. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Amazing Grace Oct 21, 2008
One of the most difficult steps in purchasing a vintage handbag is avoiding fakes, especially ... Some sets accompanying a vintage bag will also say ''Herm. (Forbes)
Winfrey decorator Nate Berkus coming to S.F. Oct 19, 2008
"Instead of getting rid of a table, why not make a beautiful new tablecloth for it out of a vintage textile or even a blanket?" ... The majority of the furnishings in Berkus' Chicago abode - which was featured in the September issue of Elle Decor - are vintage or antique ... "My firm uses it a lot." 1stdibs is an online marketplace with a focus on vintage and antiques dealers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Airlines collectibles show flies into to Atlanta Oct 19, 2008
The sprawling facility features several vintage planes and a retired Delta Boeing 767 that people can walk through. I thought it was really cool, Aiden Murphy, 3, of Kennesaw said after touring the massive jet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Shopping Downtown Lodi is uninteresting Oct 19, 2008
lodier wrote on Oct 18, 2008 11:43 AM:" Missed something?? I guess so!!! My friends and I were at the Wine Stroll last night and had a wonderful time browsing all the different shops! We bought several things and plan on going back this weekend!! There is a beautiful clothing store, huge gift and home accessories shop, shoes, French Antiques and gifts, a fun Vintage store, Chocolatier, two great kids stores, cute shops in the old Woolworth building, jewelry stores, and more! The food, movie... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Auto show focuses on antiques, alternatives Oct 16, 2008
In addition to the classics and the green-car exhibit, the show will feature dance clubs in vintage clothing that will perform popular dances from each era. "We are expecting more this year because of what we have been doing - bringing in the big classics for people who want to see them," he said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Sanford Smith Presents ART20, Moder... Oct 14, 2008
Exhibitors and dealers attending this show include: Aero (Finland) will showcase examples of vintage Finnish design, John Alexander (Philadelphia, Pa. will display fine furniture and decorative arts in the British Arts and Crafts style, and the Staley-Wise Gallery (New York City) will touch on a collection of fashion photography, Hollywood portraits, landscape and still-life images. (Suite101.com)
Weekend calendar Oct 10, 2008
She will teach how to sell baseball cards, vintage Fiestaware and more. To register, call (860) 345-2204. (Middletown Press, CT)
Antique Collectors Flock to Chittenden County Oct 4, 2008
George Reynolds, a vintage lighting dealer from Essex, says, "We typically don't do eBay because as you can see, our lamps are a little oversized. We like to do the face-to-face with our customers, that's how we end up with repeat customers, which is what really keeps us going.". The antique show at the Expo is Saturday and Sunday. (WCAX.com, VT)
What's Up? Oct 4, 2008
Amid the alfresco wares and refreshments there'll be kids' concerts by Bari Koral (1 p.m.) and the Deedle Deedle Dees (3 p.m.), art projects, drum workshops and more, including 16 vintage buses. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free (food and antiques are extra). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Treasure Hunters Roadshow comes to Niles Inn and Conference Center Oct 3, 2008
Those items, according to the release, include "coins and paper currency issued prior to 1965, toys, dolls, trains, vintage jewelry, old and modern musical instruments, war memorabilia, gold and silver jewelry, costume jewelry, advertising memorabilia, swords, knives, daggers..." among other items. "Anything unusual is always a good thing to bring in," said Stott. (Niles Star, MI)
Doo-wop architecture and '50s music make this shore unique Sep 24, 2008
She is a tour coordinator for the Doo Wop Preservation League, a volunteer organization making great strides in maintaining the Wildwoods' vintage architecture ... The circular room holds an impressive collection of Heywood-Wakefield furniture, Herman Miller chairs, a Zenith porthole television set, vintage Schwinn bicycles and 1950-style kitchen range ... The Doo Wop Preservation League was formed to boost appreciation and rescue vintage structures. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Antique Aircraft Flying Adventures Sep 22, 2008
Many airfields of its vintage have reverted to pasture, shopping centers or tract housing big flat slabs of land are so tempting for developers but not here, thanks to a dedicated family. In the 1930s Steve Gentle, a Maine native, learned to fly at this field which was then a hotbed of flying enthusiasts. (Suite101.com)
Shop till you drop Sep 17, 2008
Camden Lock has some interesting boutiques and crafts stalls and neighboring Stables Market has more than 400 shops and stalls selling everything from vintage clothes to funky furniture. Hackney's Columbia Road Flower Market takes place on Sunday mornings and is a sure-fire mood lifter. (CNN -- International)
Saturday, October 4;Local Homes Open for Safe Haven Benefit Sep 17, 2008
"We've always loved old houses," Jenna said, "but so often they're dark. When we saw this one, with its high ceilings and vintage fixtures, it was so bright. It had everything we wanted. We hope to be here for a long time.". This is the first time a house on Mansion House Road has appeared on the Safe Haven tour. (Voices, CT)
Go green with vintage items Sep 16, 2008
Lisa Steigerwalt, in front, of Chelmsford and Kristen Olson of Danvers try on vintage jewelry at Upstairs Antiques ... Buying antiques and vintage items is a way to express individuality while caring for the planet at the same time ... Antique enthusiasts said there are practical, economic and environmental reasons to re-use well made items from an earlier time, whether they are antiques or vintage home furnishings. (Concord Journal, MA)
SE festivals for Sept. 19-21 Sep 16, 2008
Dillsboro Antiques Fair, Sept. 20, has expanded to include Old World crafts demonstrations, in addition to its usual antiques, live music and vintage car show. 828-586-1600. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3,000 Antique Doors (and Counting) Sep 14, 2008
In addition, Joyal estimates that he stocks approximately 14,000 square feet of vintage wooden boards that may find a second life as flooring, wainscoting, or door and window trim, plus 2,500 square feet of bead board. "Basically, it's an antique lumberyard," he says. (Boston Globe)
No limits to Austin Sep 10, 2008
The vintage Austin Motel is a local landmark from the 30s and still a work in progress. In a prime location just a few miles from downtown, this independently owned property offers unique rooms and a kidney-shaped pool. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ralph Kovel; wrote antique price guides Sep 7, 2008
From their home base near Cleveland, they and their staff of 14 interviewed thousands of dealers around the country, chronicling the highs and lows of hot collectibles, whether Tiffany glass, McDonald's Happy Meal toys, vintage egg beaters, or the early 20th-century American art pottery known as Roseville Pottery. "He had a rare combination of great knowledge, as well as great personality and humility," said Leigh Keno, who is a New York antiques dealer and acts as an appraiser on the PBS series... (Boston Globe)
Steve Cahalan: Spring Grove co-op to build downtown theater Sep 7, 2008
Artists, fine crafts artisans and sellers of antiques and fine vintage wares lease spaces, she said. Gronbeck-Peterson makes rustic furnishings for the home and garden as well as habitat art and will sell those at the gallery. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
New antiques shop is 'beyond gorgeous' Sep 5, 2008
Whether it is my furniture, paintings, objets d art, or accessories, I want people to know that at Beyond Gorgeosity they will be surprised by what they see and that they can come here to find that elusive perfect side table, important American Impressionist oil painting, or that special vintage Italian light fixture that no one else has and that they won t see anywhere else ... I have some terrific vintage and contemporary furniture that I ve cherry picked from the estate sales I conduct ...... (Hingham Journal, MA)
Nothing old about Media's Antiques Day Sep 5, 2008
The idea was sparked by the cultural interest in quality vintage goods, as opposed to "white elephant'' items, arts and crafts which predominate at other street events. With the antiques day, Media further recognizes and support its history. Vendors have been carefully screened for appropriateness. Among specialists expected to exhibit and sell are those with jewelry, furnishings, glassware, art, maps and frames. More than 100 classic cars will line the street. For those certain they have a rare... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Kitsch in the kitchen Sep 4, 2008
Cookbooks of any vintage that have sold more than 100,000 copies are eligible for the Walter S. McIlhenny Hall of Fame for community cookbooks, named for the late president of McIlhenny Co., which has been making Tabsasco sauce in Louisiana since 1868. Entry form and rules. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Businesses booming despite economy Sep 2, 2008
Among the new businesses on Main Street is Antiques Downtown, owned by Janet Rose Harmon, Jean Ferguson and Miriam Clark, which opened two months ago with about 20 vendors selling antique furniture, jewelry, glassware, old coins and currency, records, old books, vintage linens made into childrens clothes and original paintings by Ferguson, to name a few. Open Wednesday through Saturday, the store already has created a buzz in town. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Shop like a Southerner Aug 31, 2008
Last year, Felecia Prezzano and Tina Sivadon bought the thriving Vineyard Gift Shop, which sells vintage clothing, gifts, costume jewelry, ceramics, and tea products. About 20 vendors are represented in the sprawling space, making it feel like an indoor community yard sale. (Boston Globe)
Antiques in Square Sunday at Clear Lake Aug 31, 2008
There will be some 60-plus dealers of quality antiques, featuring vintage jewelry, pottery, glassware, coins, primitives, furniture and much more. There will be something for everyone. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Smith River's day Aug 28, 2008
Four grand marshals, Phyllis Tedsen, Maxine Rhodus, Marian Lopez and Alice Rhodus, all long-time residents, led the parade driving in Tedsen's vintage 1972 Datsun. Tedsen, 83, has spent her entire life in Smith River and has had the car since it was purchased new in 1972. (Daily Triplicate)
ESCONDIDO: First sidewalk sale draws light traffic Aug 17, 2008
Lisa Gulliver, owner of Architectural Relics, sells architectural salvage, antiques and vintage gifts from a restored, 120-year-old building on Grand Avenue. "It's been going good, we've been very busy," she said. (North County Times)
* RESTAURANTS: Butterfly () Aug 15, 2008
Chinese antiques rest comfortably among the vintage-looking sofa and chairs ... Oil paintings and illustrations on the walls lend an almost fairy-tale feel, while seemingly casually placed vintage screens and gauzy curtains hint at femininity. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Decatur house celebrates retro style Aug 13, 2008
Mention collectibles, antiques and historically significant structures and many people conjure up images of vintage dishware, 100-year old sideboards and Victorian homes. But some don't go back quite so far to find an appealing style: They find the look they love in furnishings, accessories and houses of the 1950s and '60s. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A passion for machines Aug 12, 2008
In fact, McAdams, who has amassed a solid collection of nearly 100 vintage typewriters over the last 43 years, knows of only one other such collector in Albany ... He has several that are pre-1900 vintage, including one from 1874 and a Remington from 1885 that has wooden levers. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Steve Cahalan: Gallery La Crosse to open around Labor Day Aug 10, 2008
Artists, fine crafts artisans and sellers of antiques and fine vintage wares will pay a lease fee for space to exhibit, and a low commission will be taken on the selling price of their wares. Vendors won t have to work in the gallery. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Auction houses report weakness in spending Aug 10, 2008
However, some items are commanding higher prices and attracting enthusiastic bidders, he said, particularly 1950s-era furniture and vintage industrial furniture. It s going up every day, Worrell said. (New Haven Register, CT)
Hidden Beijing Aug 5, 2008
My favourite purchase at Panjiayuan was an old vintage suitcase that looked like it came straight off a 1930s Shanghai movie set. A book vendor nodded towards my purchase as I was leaving the market. (BBC News)
Appraisal fair to benefit Red Cross Aug 5, 2008
June Joseph, with expertise in vintage jewelry, advertising memorabilia and glassware. Sue Semb, estate and household sale consultant. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
NC Wine Country Tour: Country Squir... Aug 2, 2008
In the early 1990s, the Vintage Inn motel was built adjacent to the south side of the restaurant and in 1999, the four-bedroom Country Squire Guesthouse was opened. Today, the Country Squire is one of North Carolina's more than 70 and it attracts visitors and guests from all over the world with its great food and quiet accommodations. (Suite101.com)
Empty TV armoires serve new purpose Aug 2, 2008
The store used to retool vintage wardrobes into TV armoires, so she figured it could convert her TV cabinet into an office armoire. Store employees removed existing shelves and added shelving and eight cubbyholes. (AZCentral -- Home)
Visitors flock to antiques show at Fairgrounds Jul 31, 2008
Visitors from all over the tri-state area feasted their eyes and emptied their pocketbooks on artistically staged displays of folk art, vintage posters, hooked rugs, quilts, vintage clothing and jewelry. Known as the best antiques fair in the state, Rhinebeck Antiques Fair also runs a spring and fall event at the Fairgrounds, so that those who happened to be out of town last weekend will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the continuation of this magical Americana event over Columbus... (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Come here to dawdle, browse, dine, wander Jul 28, 2008
com A spotless, few-frills, vintage 1950s motel, $59-$87. Pond House 7 Bay St. 207-633-5842 pondhousemaine. (Boston Globe)
Travel briefs Jul 27, 2008
The celebration will run from noon to 3 p.m. and will include an ice cream social, a vintage car display and prizes. At night a fireworks display is planned over Boldt Castle, a six-story, 120-room Italian Renaissance-style mansion. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
More of this story Jul 26, 2008
My collection of vintage matte white and green Ohio pottery and the 1920s Maxfield Parrish prints we got for a housewarming gift. Dave and I are both from Ohio so the pottery makes me think of growing up in the Midwest. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
