The Big Monday Morning "Home Run"

This last week was good to us. Ususally, we are able to score a few nice items but this last week turned out to be better than normal. The iron pieces and concrete statuary was only surpassed by the early 19th Century Corner Cabinet and Painted Italian Dresser. We were able to purchase several pieces of jewelry (Ivory, sterling etc.) old mirrors, very fine Victorian lace and clothing, old books, flower pots, paintings and frames, 2 great old plant stands, even an 8' long painted iron chicken feeder. http://s1018.photobucket.com/albums/af308/cgantiques/Nov23/?albumview=grid

Monday's Fix

With Christmas just around the corner the pressure is beginning to mount. Whether it's the "Mall" or "the mall", shopping is shopping to me. I love it all! This week we were able to get some wonderful items. Pink was in and so was white. The pink nightstands, pink wreath, pink lamps, pink pedestal, , white table, white shelf, white alabaster lamps(pr), white alabaster French clock, white Mother of Pearl knife and fork set, etc. We managed to pick up a Hermes scarf and several Italian scarves, a great pair of leather barrel chairs, Caucasian rug, Victorian Dome, jewelry, and to top it off.. an old 18 light French Chandalier. Yes, Santa was good to us this last week and he can be good to you too. Naughty or Nice.
For more photos feel free to access the album. http://s201.photobucket.com/albums/aa19/alangal/Nov16/?albumview=grid

DOWN BY THE "RIVERFRONT"

Please "LORD" don't let me forget that the name of Industrial Blvd. has now officially been changed to "Riverfront". As my wife can verify, I tend to be (alot) forgetful and I am sure an angry customer will call, upset that I told them to turn left off of I-35 and Continental and drive until you get to Industrial Blvd. The signs have now been changed to Riverfront. I will apologise ahead of time. In about a year and a half the new Suspension Bridge will be completed. Parkhouse/Continental is proposed to be the central station before the new walking bridge and potential Dart/Trolly bridge that will lead to the NEW WEST Dallas shopping area and later to Oakcliff. Yes, this little area is about to be transformed. Riverfront Blvd. will also be experiencing major changes in itself. This all is quite exciting.
Congratulations to the new LuLa B's West that officially opened last night with an incredible blowout. We are always glad to see new shops in the area. For the collectors of Mid-Century collectors there seems to be a big push in the Trinity District Antique area for the look. Just a few months ago John Bacile opened his Antique Shop and Mall on (Riverfront Dr.) and calls it "Antiques Moderne". The place is an experience to say the least!! You will be pleased!!

My apology for not blogging earlier.

1st November Monday ! Christmas??

Yes, we are ready for Christmas with our displays of Vintage Christmas ornaments. Last week was Grueling to say the least!!! Thanks all of you for the kind words regarding my 92 yr old Fathers passing.
Like my wedding day, I was able to channel a little of my anxiety by squeezing in an important antique sale or two. A long walk on my property and photos of one young doe also helped divert anxiety.
Last Saturdays Street Sale was one of our best turnouts ever. The weather was FABULOUS !!! What Fun !!!

SATURDAY"S TRINITY DISTRICT STREET SALE

Good News!!! The Weatherman said the rain is ending today and will be beautiful tomorrow!!!



Here are a few photos of last springs street sale. Vendors will be in the streets on Saturday. Business owners will have items on sale through-out their stores. Feel free to stop by the Design / Trinity district area on Saturday from 9-5. http://maps.google.com/maps?q=147

Mondays Posting

This last week brought in a new load of antiques. My favorite this week was a fabulous and unusual Mid-Century Hans Olsen Danish Modern dining room table and chair set. I also found a wonderful signed Louis C. Tiffany bud vase, an incredible LARGE and Old Shabby Gilt mirror, several old Wedgewood pieces, a great 19th Century slave tintype, chandelier, art pottery, several nice frames, two Florentine pieces, several pieces of fine jewelry and Florentine jewelry box and shabby chic style painted chair.

I wish I could have photos of these items but due to a death in the family I needed to leave town for a few days and hope to be able to return for the coming Saturday's Trinity District Antique Street Sale. I will try and post photos at a later date. Our store will be open this week.

!!!New Load!!!

With the return from the semi-annual Warrenton/Roundtop Antique Show we are still in the long process of putting the store back together. We've had... lots of fun.. getting ready for the local Industrial Trinity Antiques Street SALE which will be occurring on Saturday,October 31st. We've had a few dealers interested in setting up in front of the store but unfortunately (as seen in Warrenton) I can't predict the weather. But neither can the Weather man.
I ran to Kansas last week and brought back a full load. It's a toss up but I do have a few favorites, the albino coyote, the turn of the century Muskie, the pyrography table, the white dresser and white desk, the 19th century gilt / lacquered pedestal, the yard long florals and the Acoma vase.

**Back by popular demand we are beginning our Monday morning "New Inventory " list with inventory numbers and price. To view these items just click on the http lisk below. This is a spam free and virus free link!! This will be an ongoing Monday tradition!!**

http://s1018.photobucket.com/albums/af308/cgantiques/?albumview=grid

Roundtop?? Just a Little Muddy!!

With conditions like this it's amazing anyone showed up. Big Daddy and family from LA, Cat Daddy and family from Seagoville, Tx, Heidi Chapman and Portia, Cody Foster from Nebraska and Gina (Peacock Park) from Michigan were all there for the party. The newcomer this year was Mindy and Dave (Primitives n' Poetry). The rain held out for the most important event... Prom Night at Royers/ Zapp Hall - Warrenton, Texas. Look close.. is that Rachel A??? Theresa's blog party and book signing "The Find" by Stan Williams was also a big hit. Shopping was great as always and it is soooo hard to stay in the booth and not drag more inventory back to the point customers can't get in,,, it's a storage space,, sorry, this stuff is not for sale!!! Pack up is coming in few days and the weatherman is predicting more rain. It has been great to see everyone again... 17 years now!!

LARGEST ANTIQUE SHOW IN THE MIDWEST

The rain finally stopped and we are now setup and ready to go. The shopping in Warrenton has been great despite the weather. The weekend weather is going to be a blast with sunshine and warm weather. If yesterday was any indication to what's to come, it looks like this show may be one of our best ever. Our display took about 4 days to set up but due to the fact we had the largest amout of inventory ever and the rain lasted for 4 days.

The Race is On!!

With only a week left before the Round Top Show begins it looks as though the rain (and snow in some areas) is now slowing down and I feel we will have another fabulous Show. With many other dealers in the Dallas area packing, it looks as though our luck is holding. This last week we again managed to acquire a few pieces in between the estate sale and installing our new sign. A wonderful architectural piece and a great green cabinet will help our look. It always helps to reflect on our past heritage and our future goals. Without both life would be very empty. The digital age is great but I always try and remember to print a few photos along the way for the present and future relatives.

*************Our Estate Sale Link***************

http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/78156.aspx
Hope to see you all ( our friends) there!!

***LABOR DAY***ESTATE SALE this WEEK

Great name for a wonderful day off!! We have been desperately working on putting together an estate sale before the big Roundtop/Warrenton Show. We still managed to squeeze in a little shopping. An older signed Russian Lacquer Mirror, a brass blade pedestal fan, a great white mirrored dresser and a few other items. We'll be posting more info concerning this weeks sale and it's location sometime tomorrow evening. For anyone interested in Jewelry, especially costume, this is the sale for you!!! Hundreds of pieces!!! And some VERY unique items. Hope to see you there!

........WHITE HOT........

Take a look at some of this week's special finds (bathing cap - you know you want it!!) Do I EVEN need to comment further? I think NOT !
Gina

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This Weeks New Items!!!

I always think that I won't have anything to post until I start looking around at what I have found during the week. All of a sudden, I find that surprisingly I have really come on to a stash of wonderful new treasures. This week was no different. As a matter of fact I came up with so many items I will just highlight the dozen or so that hit me in the face. The larger items like another white harvest table and industrial glass top/ iron base table, two others not shown, two chandeliers, one not shown, my favorite is the OLD concrete Buddah and frog, a few paintings, another wonderful FruFru kingsize velvet headboard, a set of Sheffield French Ivory handled Hotel Silver, and a Japanese Kutani Coffeepot. Gina's favorite pink ornaments, blue 1960's fabric and bronze/ gilt curtain rod brackets are her treat.

I've got a great story concerning the book "Horses and Homes" but have to run now.

>This week we focused on our son's College prep. trip to St. Louis. With two awesome tours in a beautiful city, we managed to squeeze in a couple of Estate Sales and a trip down Cherokee Street which is the equivalent to Industrial Blvd. in Dallas. If only we had taken a larger vehicle, never large enough, we would have managed to stay longer and find more goodies. Forest Park and a couple of Museums managed to swallow up the time. A few of our finds were this 16ft. Turkish Kilim, the sweet badger, compote (a sucker for compotes), meat cover, and the obscure coconuts. The green harvest table is a Dallas find and is not one we would have tied to the top of the car.



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