We're putting on the sparkle and we're always sweet! But like the rest of our fun little town, at the Staunton Antiques Center and Artisans Loft we're decking out for one of Staunton's biggest and most festive annual downtown events -- Sparkles and Sweets -- this Friday, November 9, from 6-9pm! On our main level at Staunton Antiques Center, you can browse and shop from the thoughtfully curated … [Read more...]
The Top 3 Reasons Why Vintage and Antiques Endure
In America, most of us live in a world of plenty. A world of more, better, faster! The 20th and 21st centuries have seen enormous changes and it often feels like it's never going to stop or slow down, even for a minute. And I think that's one of the reasons that vintage and antique items endure. In a world of too much change, too fast, it's nice when some things simply remain the same. So I … [Read more...]
Let’s Go to Antiques School!
It's been such a delight to spread the news about vintage and antique collecting through my blog here on the Staunton Antiques Center website. Whether it's hot trends in the antique world, tips and ideas for decorating, upcoming events, or why antiques are so eco-friendly, I just enjoy sharing my love of vintage and antique items with you. And now I get to go one better! I'm part of a group of … [Read more...]
Three Reasons Vintage and Antiques are THE Eco-Friendly Buying Choice
When I think about this beautiful place where I live, gorgeous downtown Staunton, Virginia, and its awe-inspiring natural surroundings in Augusta County and the Shenandoah Valley, I can't help but reflect on its ancient origins and hope with all my might that such a great little mountain city and such amazing natural beauty will be here for many more centuries for future generations to love and … [Read more...]