ESTATE SALE this weekend

A true collector of primitives AND CHICKENS. If it had a chicken on it, she had to have it! This has been one of the most unique collections we have seen in many years. Quite a learning experience I must say and there are a few pieces that are so unique we are still uncertain what they are or what they were used for. One of the nicest qualities of this sale is that almost all of the items are in very good condition. Refinished hoosiers, round oak tables, bookcases, an unused? Heartland cook stove, fabulous antique iron and brass items, hundreds of antique kitchen utensils, hundreds of quality hens and roosters, a hummel collection, antique sewing items, a bible collection, antique purses, a large wooden box and doll trunk collection, old lamps and lanterns, artwork, Watts pottery, Mattox pottery, jewelry, Anchor Hocking and Fire King, old farm tools, trivets, match holders, carbide lights, wooden bowls, old graters, fruit jars, water well pumps, 4 copper boilers, red German embroidered wall hangings, early baskets, bird cages, advertising and enamel signs, lightning rods, crocks, beadboard cabinets, Mexican pottery, antique children and doll toys,,, this is truely an unbelievable sale with over 10,000 items. SECURITY WILL BE ON the PROPERTY!
This is not a staged sale.
All items were at this home when we started.
A lifetime collection to be sold in 4 days. Beginning Thursday March 3,4,5 10AM-5PM and Sunday March 6 12-4pm. NO previews or EARLIES!! Limited parking. Located in the Eldorado Estates just one block west of I-75 off Country Club Drive 2413 Forest Court
Hope to see you there.
PS
Did I mention the perfume bottle collection, the cookbook collection, the religious art collection, the scale collection, the old mothers verse and fruit print collection???

"IMAGINE THIS ESTATE SALE"

Weeks on end and we may be seeing a dim light through the inventory. It may end some day but not quite sure yet exactly when. Stay posted for the time and dates. For FANTASTIC large collections of just about everything except room to display it all. It's going to be GREAT!!!
Thanks

To Market To Market . . .DESIGN TRENDS 2011

We love to stay on top of design trends in decorating, and one of our favorite ways to do that is to go to Dallas Home and Gift Market each January. We go through countless showrooms and seminars to keep up. Let's get right to the trends that we saw last week:

COLOR-

Color has returned to us after a few yearsof so much neutral- and in a BIG WAY. Check out some of the photos we were able to snap. And I do mean Color! Not neons, but definite strong "Candy colors" as they called them: Pink, blue, yellow, lime and more. It looks like the Skittles Factory has exploded @ the Dallas Mart.

Neutrals- always a good backdrop for color featuring much more in Grays for 2011vs. Whites and Creams.

The color of the year according to Pantone is HONEYSUCKLE. It's a strong pink with a bit of coral. They showed about four variations and I liked every single one. You'll see it in fashions and home decor.

STYLE-

Just heard the term "Steam Punk" for the first time a week ago and heard it again @ a "trends" seminar at the Market. (Look it up on Wikipedia) It's like "Industrial Modern" with a young contemporary twist.

Also: FARMINISTA. Google it. This is the influence of our farming roots on current design. Vintage items w/ an updated clean look: think galvinized metal, primitive wooden implements and things that look like they came from a farm.

INDUSTRIAL is still hot. This is young peoples Homage to the Past when the U.S. was in its Industrial Revolution phase. Just about anything dealing with mechanization and factories in metal and wood continues to be "hot" (Old gears, wire baskets, laundry bins, wooden molds, etc.)

And remember: technology is not about to replace "real" shopping. Our brick and mortar stores will never be fully replaced with on-line shopping because people still like to touch, feel and see items. Also, we love instant gratification- something online shopping & a U.P.S. package cannot match!

Our highly educated consumer likes a different, "stand out" item- unique and awesome- just like much of what you'll find at "our store"!

P.S. Global influences are strong this year; colors and patterns of India, Morocco, and China in particular. BRITTANNIA is a buzzword. Saw lots of the Union Jack, crowns, and Royal "stuff". Could it be Prince William & Kate, or "The King's Speech" Oscar nominations? Also, HOLIDAY colors will be updated traditional (red & lime vs. xmas green). You'll see lots of aqua, silver, pink, purple, lime and white, as well as vintage inspired motifs.

Okay, enough. We hope this info gives you some idea of the current trends, and as always you'll find lots of them at our store in Dallas. We'd love to hear your comments!

Market to Market

It's time again for the influx of out of town guests for the January Market at the World Trade Center in Dallas. The Trinity Design and Antique District has made a special attempt to keep up with the development of the area's new downtown EXPANSION bridge and central park.
We have also noticed a swing to a new look, including an Industrial appearance and Steam Punk. I guess the day of the massive collection of Pink Depression glass and Salt and Pepper nodders has now passed. It sure is hard to teach an old dog but I guess if the dog gets hungry enough, he'll learn to eat something different.
Hope to See Ya'll soon.

VINTAGE RHINESTONE HEAVEN !!!

Just in time for Christmas / New Year's we are displaying our extensive vintage costume jewelry collection. We have an ABFAB selection of rhinestones in many colors, but especially clear. Young and old love rhinestones this year. (Have you seen how they stack the bracelets?) Most of ours are cheaper than new, and they'll increase in value because they are quality! Pieces start at just $5.00 but non-vintage costume jewelry starts at just $2.00! Mention this blog and get 20% off your jewelry purchase.

AND......don't forget: We have the LARGEST and COOLEST selection of vintage Xmas in Dallas- literally thousands of ornaments. (Gift for yourself or someone else)

The Winning Goose

The last week has brought out a rash of comments concerning our drama duck. It seems that an obvious separation of male/female preferences has occured. Women have made their voices heard for the princess goose. Men have all voted for the "South of the Border" goose. Unfortunately "Princess Goose" votes have allowed her to win hands down. Thanks go out to everyone both on the net and in our store who have taken the time to vote.

Post Thanksgiving / Pre Christmas 2 day Sale

This is the first time since we have been in business that our store will be open over the Thanksgiving Holiday with a 2 day Sale. Located 147 Parkhouse 75207, we will open Friday Nov 26th and Sat. Nov 27th from 10-5. The storewide sale will discount all items 20% and select items up to 75%.
Why battle with the traffic and crowds at the local Shopping Malls. Stop by for indoor comfort and plan to spend the day in the area of the Trinity Antique District. Don't forget to pick up your map of other antique shops and antique malls in the area.
Also,,, the voting for your favorite Goose Dressing is almost over. Winner will be announced next week.
#1 Is the Princess.
#2 Is the South of the Border

#3 Santa Goose

Antique Christmas Ornaments for sale

Christmas time is just around the corner and just in time is our new arrival of Vintage christmas ornaments. This new estate purchase was one of our largest and possibly our best since we started this business 18 years ago. Happy to have found such a great find, we now have our Antique Christmas ornaments arranged and ready for sale.

PS. Don't forget to put in your vote for the best dressed goose! (previous blog)

The Christmas Goose!! VOTE NOW

Our new friend GUINEVERE the GOOSE has arrived just in time for Christmas. We need you to vote on which outfit best becomes her:
A: Elegant in rhinestones and pearls
B: South of the Border
C: Santa's friend
Leave your vote on our comment section and we'll let you know the results in 2 weeks.
Don't forget our vintage Christmas supplies and Antique ornaments.
We are your Vintage Christmas headquarters and we just brought in an unbelievable load of awesome ornaments from the 30's-50's, mostly handblowns and hand painted.

Hot Christmas Colors

Christmas is soon upon us with bright and vivid colorful chartreuse / orange combination along with the soft and mild silver and turquoise. These colors could not be better displayed than with a large assortment of Christmas ornaments. You can even feel the Holiday spirit in the air with a fall arrangement of ornaments, pine cones, greenery and colorful Fiesta ware.

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Turquoise and silver ornament places

in colorful bowls or even large clear glass jars make a wonderful touch.

This season we have been lucky enough to be able to acquire a huge collection of vintage mirrors.

Country Garden Antiques now has it's new shipment of Vintage Christmas ornaments displayed and ready for sale. We also have Shiny Brights, Antique Feather Trees, vintage Santa's and Snowmen, Putz houses, indents, bottle brush trees, pine cone ornaments, wreaths and even vintage stockings. Feel free to drop in and chat about all of the possibilities. And if you would like to buy the one of a kind gift for that special friend we will be glad to give you some ideas.

Our New Creation !!!

We would like to invite you to see our new Antiqued Letterpress personalized boxes. The boxes are sold with individual dividers and arre lines with crinkle cut padding for storage of vintage christmas ornaments. The boxes are available to hold either 6 or 12 ornaments.