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...]
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...]
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...]