I'm getting ready to dash off to another exciting auction and I'm on the prowl for fun, interesting, and compelling pieces to bring back for you, our loyal customers. But before I hit the road I thought I'd share a few words about why curation is important in the antiques and vintage resale world. Now don't get me wrong, I can have some serious fun buying a "surprise box" at an auction where … [Read more...]
Outfit Your Airbnb in Style with Vintage and Antiques
Location, location, location...but also style, style, style — these things go hand in hand. As someone who runs both an antiques business and a couple of Airbnbs (and who was formerly in real estate full time), I know the value of staging spaces for maximum impact, to impress and delight customers, to make people feel at home in a gracious and relaxed sense, and also to inspire trust and … [Read more...]
5 Hot Trends in Mid Century Modern Furnishings
Call it the Don Draper affect. Or maybe it's the availability of That Girl on Amazon Prime. Whatever the case, Mid Century Modern style is hot again — smoking hot! And lucky for you we consistently carry a bevy of the stuff — and you're gonna really dig it. In our lowest level we've dedicated a serious amount of space just to Mid Century Modern — living and dining room furnishings and … [Read more...]
Come Over the Mountain and See What There is to See
It seems Charlottesvillians love us. And we love you for loving us. It's a real love-in! The reason I know this is true is that at the bustling front desk of the Staunton Antiques Center we hear two things more than just about anything else. The first is, "I LOVE the music you all play here!" (Come over the mountain and you'll hear it, too!) The second is, "We love Staunton. We live in … [Read more...]