Some of us, ahem, are old enough to recall just how important the radio and the latest pop hits were to American social and cultural life. Before there were a mind-boggling 750+ channels on cable or satellite TV or Sirius Radio or whatever else is out there, there was the humble family radio, spinning discs on the steror, or hanging out with a portable transistor and trying to tune the … [Read more...]
Vendor Profile: VT’s Empire
I always like to give folks a taste of what's inside the antique shop at any given time and so I've decided to make interviewing our vendors a priority in the blog. This week I'm focusing on Alice, a long-time vendor who's also one of our wonderful register gals, meaning she works the front desk several times a month. And Alice is just such an infectiously joyful person that it's a delight to … [Read more...]
Have You Seen Our AMAZING Lower Level?
It always amazes me when folks come in who've come to the Staunton Antiques Center many times over the years but don't know that we have an exciting lower level below our main level in the shop. We do try to tell everyone about the layout of the shop upon entering and I thought I'd also use the opportunity of the blog to do the same — to mass communicate about this wonderful other space for you … [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...]