Hey lovers and others, that heart-thumping time of the year is just about upon us and that can only mean one thing — more gift giving (or more hint-dropping about gifts to get!) The wonderful thing about sourcing your Valentine's Day trinkets at a vintage and antique store is that it's the eco-friendly choice, as I wrote about in a recent blog. So on that note, here are some gift suggestions … [Read more...]
Upcycling with Vintage Pieces and Parts
There's no question that our customers are often looking for a very specific thing. That could be anything from a Arts & Crafts era Barrister's Bookcase to a Duncan Phyfe couch. Or in the Mid Century Modern world, it could be about scoring a classic Eames chair or a set of signed gold leafed Georges Briard drinking glasses. Or maybe you're a traditionalist who wants to find Limoges boxes … [Read more...]
4 Hot Antique and Vintage Trends for 2019
A new year a new style? Yes, and no. Of course, in the antiques world, "everything old is new again," so what's hot and happening is actually old and established. That'll keep us on our toes! But still, certain trends tick to the top and other things aren't as hot any more and we do all we can to keep up with that so that the shop is stocked with what you're looking for and plenty of … [Read more...]
3 Vintage Christmas Decor Ideas
With snow sweetly coating downtown Staunton with its pretty frosting it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here. That's especially true for our vendors, who have added some lovely antique and vintage Christmas decoration to their booths for you to discover and buy. So I thought I'd offer you some ideas for giving your holiday decor an added vintage touch — and that old world feel — … [Read more...]
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