Such a beautiful spring day for such sad news and such a heavy heart. Even though we have a huge space, wide aisles, and plenty of room for social distancing while shopping, I have decided to move in solidarity with our community, and with Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, in electing to temporarily shutter the Staunton Antiques Center and The Artisans Loft after today, Tuesday … [Read more...]
Staunton Is Exploding — In a Good Way!
I always love to be the bearer of good news about Staunton and it seems that right now Staunton is having an exciting moment on the culinary front. And since my free e-book, A Digital Guide to Antique Shopping in the Staunton, Augusta, Waynesboro Region, not only talks about antiquing, but also about where to grab a bite or what else to see when you are antiquing, I thought I'd offer this … [Read more...]
A Green Antiques Business Gets Even Greener
I've written a couple of blogs before on something that brings me a lot of pride and satisfaction — that is, that the antiques/vintage business is a very, very environmentally friendly industry: Three Reasons Vintage and Antiques are THE Eco-Friendly Buying Choice Upcycling with Vintage Pieces and Parts And now I want to take it a step further to make our commitment to a healthy local … [Read more...]
Often Antiques, Sometimes Art
It's fair to say that I've lived a life pursuing my passions. It's a life path I heartily recommend because, well, you know, we get this chance at life, we might as well make it what we truly want! My family is a true passion, and I love that my sons and their families are near to me, living here in Staunton. One's a chef and the other a comic improviser, musician, and sound designer, so I'm … [Read more...]