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...]
What Does an Antiques Vendor Do?
Ah, we make it look so easy! You come eagerly into the shop and WOW — it's all set up and displayed nicely and there's so many eras and styles to choose from. There's everything from stunning furniture pieces to kitschy art, from delicate porcelains to rugged industrials, from funky vintage decor to nostalgic kids' toys. But where does it all come from and how does it get here? Let me … [Read more...]
Curation Counts in the Antiques World
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...]
Be A Staunton Antiques Center Vendor
Change is afoot at the Staunton Antiques Center and that might be just the news you've been waiting for! As it happens a couple of our longtime vendors are retiring and while it may be their time to kick back and sip mojitos in the Florida sun it just might mean that it's your time to finally make that leap into the antique and vintage business. Or...maybe you're already in the biz and … [Read more...]