September 1, 2021 It’s September and that means . . . Bluemont Fair time! There wasn’t one last year, but this year will be from 10 until 5, September 18-19. This year’s poster design is below, and both posters and…
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August 2021
Have you noticed that our motto is “where the unique is the norm . . .?” The work being featured this month falls into the unique category. While we’ve featured upholstery work previously, the sofa below is a single piece…
July 2021
Happy Independence Day! We’ll be closed July 3rd -5 th for the holiday weekend and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. This month we’re featuring a clock as our Recent Acquisition. It is a regulator by the Seth Thomas…
June 2021
June 5, 2021 Sorry about the delay in getting the newsletter out this month, but we were on vacation. One place that we enjoyed and would recommend is the Driehaus Museum in Chicago. Housed in the restored Nickerson Mansion,…
May 2021
Have you heard the saying “the shoemaker’s children go barefoot?” Sometimes it’s “the cobbler’s children have no shoes.” That’s how I sometimes feel with regard to antiques. Bob and Cecil stay busy repairing, refinishing, reupholstering, and caning—but always other people’s…
April 2021
April 1, 2021 Happy spring! We’re loving the warmer days—when we have them—and it staying light later. You may have noticed that we’re back to “normal” hours on Saturdays (i.e., closing at 6 rather than 5). That’s 10 – 6,…
March 2021
March 1, 2021 Have you been in the store lately? We’ve moved things around, which is always an adventure—and a chance to do some spring cleaning. It’s amazing how different things look when in a new location! We should probably…
February 2021
February 1, 2021 If you don’t receive this newsletter on the 1st, blame it on the snow! It’s lovely—and a great excuse to shelter at home even more than usual. 😊 In recognition of his birthday this month, our highlighted…
January 2021
January 2, 2021 Happy New Year! We hope that you enjoyed some time with family over the holidays and that 2021 will be a better year for everyone. To start this year off, we’re featuring a fainting couch…
December 2020
December 1, 2020 Is it a chair? Yes. Is it a table? Yes. This month’s featured Recent Acquisition is a single piece of furniture that is both a chair and a table. Talk about convenient! Sometimes called a “chair…