Ron and I are living our retirement dream — dividing our time between the rural/natural setting of Grants Pass, Oregon and the small island community of Alameda, California.

We stay active buying, restoring and selling antiques. Our shop space is located in the Antique Society in Sebastopol, California.

The purpose of this blog is to provide information regarding special events, promotions and sales. We promise: no personal ramblings, no pictures of our adorable grandchildren, no recipes ... just merchandise we've gathered for our next show.

Thanks for stopping by,
         —Marilyn














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    More Hints

    January 26, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    Ready?  Here are a few more:

    Okay:  It’s HOGWARTS!  And for those of you that live on another planet, that was Harry Potter’s boarding school.   This is going to be a fun vignette for our February event!  Marilyn




    Theme Clues

    January 25, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    Can you guess what our next theme is for the center displays?  Here are some pictures that may give you a hint:

    Got it?  Marilyn




    Some Recent Finds

    January 24, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Ron just finished rewiring some lamps, including a pair of  HUGE alabaster ones (about 20″ tall).   Here are some pictures of those as well as some other pieces ready to take to California:

    More soon, Marilyn




    Heading Back to Oregon

    January 16, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    We had an extended stay in California this time because of the holidays but now it’s time to go home!  We’re leaving Antique Society fully stocked though, including these recent additions:

    Little Sister and hubby have been visiting for a few days and we’re all heading back to Grants Pass in the morning to COLD weather.  We may return sooner than expected!  Marilyn




    Ready for More?

    January 11, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Here are a few more things bound for Antique Society this week:

    I fell in love with the graphics on the French bottles; also on the memorial hearts and award plaques.  I added the stenciling on the shirt mannequin and painted several pieces this afternoon — I’ll post more pictures when I get them glazed.  Marilyn




    Here We Go Again!

    January 9, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    The day after our big monthly event is kind of like the day after Christmas for me: a bit of a letdown after the big buildup.  But then I go shopping and isn’t that just the best pick-me-up?  So let’s get started.  February 4th will come around very quickly.  Here are some recent finds.  The back side of the tall narrow one is a beautiful pale pink as is the iron ”balcony.”   

    By the way, the Belgian cream puffs were a big hit at our January unloading event.  I think First Saturday may become Cream Puff Saturday from now on!  Marilyn




    Winter Garden @ Antique Society

    January 5, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    The theme for our monthly unloading/makeover event on January 7th is “Winter Garden” and here are some  pictures of the featured vignettes:

    I’ll finish setting up tomorrow.  Still seven Rubbermaid tubs to unpack.  Hope to see you!  Marilyn







     

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