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Sunday, July 4, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Antiques in the Garden. . .
presented 3/20/2010 at Terra Cotta Outdoor Market, Troy AL
Vintage garden statues are easily and artistically incorporated into your landscape; vintage settees, urns, fountains and sculptures are easily obtained from antique shops, relatives, or friends who don't see their potential. However, vintage garden statues and furniture are not the only items that can be used in the garden. A salvaged gate, porch support, or antique bed frame can be leaned against a wall or secured with posts, providing an unusual trellis for ivy or flowering vines.
Ideas for flower pots are endless; an old bottomless chair can be used to elevate a pot, providing a place for the plant to grow and trail down. Old wash pots, wooden buckets, teapots with missing lids, tea cups and even a silver ice bucket can be turned into an unusual flower pot. 
Memory Pots, composed of broken china, glass, buttons, and other small memorabilia, make a different type of vase or pot. This artistic vase begins with an old vase or pot covered with plaster of paris then the broken china and other objects are attached.
Bottle trees can be purchased pre-formed, or simple rebar hammered, at different angles, into the ground near a shrub can make an appealing bottle tree shrub. This will allow you to incorporate your bottle collection in your garden, thus creating a colorful, almost prismatic, adornment.
There are so many ideas and I have touched only on a few. Think about what you have and how you can use it. Take the simple and transform it into the unusual. Use your imagination and the ideas are endless, and the possibilities are confined by what you want to accomplish.
Have you ever considered incorporating antique treasures in your garden? Repurposing and recycling your antique treasures develops a "green" garden while imparting a rustic charm. All it requires is a little bit of imagination and creativity, and the ordinary can become full of character and history.
Vintage garden statues are easily and artistically incorporated into your landscape; vintage settees, urns, fountains and sculptures are easily obtained from antique shops, relatives, or friends who don't see their potential. However, vintage garden statues and furniture are not the only items that can be used in the garden. A salvaged gate, porch support, or antique bed frame can be leaned against a wall or secured with posts, providing an unusual trellis for ivy or flowering vines.A vintage teacart, wagon, or wheelbarrow can be filled with plants and literally wheeled to different areas of the garden as needed. Small grates or portions of an old trellis can be used as decorative accents on walls or as trivets for pots.
Ideas for flower pots are endless; an old bottomless chair can be used to elevate a pot, providing a place for the plant to grow and trail down. Old wash pots, wooden buckets, teapots with missing lids, tea cups and even a silver ice bucket can be turned into an unusual flower pot. Memory Pots, composed of broken china, glass, buttons, and other small memorabilia, make a different type of vase or pot. This artistic vase begins with an old vase or pot covered with plaster of paris then the broken china and other objects are attached.Antique door knobs, salvaged from old houses, can be used along the tops of fence posts, adding an inspired touch to a mundane structure. Old bricks and tiles can be used for walkways--recycling rather than buying new.
Bottle trees can be purchased pre-formed, or simple rebar hammered, at different angles, into the ground near a shrub can make an appealing bottle tree shrub. This will allow you to incorporate your bottle collection in your garden, thus creating a colorful, almost prismatic, adornment.Old chandeliers can also be repurposed into garden ornaments. Remove the wiring, paint the chandelier and hand in your favorite tree. It is ready for tea lights!
A vintage birdbath can easily be changed into a candle holder--just add sand or small pebbles to the birdbath and add your candles.
There are so many ideas and I have touched only on a few. Think about what you have and how you can use it. Take the simple and transform it into the unusual. Use your imagination and the ideas are endless, and the possibilities are confined by what you want to accomplish.Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Hang your hat. . .
and stay awhile!
Dr Dennison has completed the move and he has stocked his booth with a wonderful Victorian sofa, green depression glass, art glass by the late Ed Walter, beautiful artwork, and much more.
Ann (Village Antiques) has returned from a buying trip to Pennsylvania. She is delivering new merchandise every week. The new punch bowls are gorgeous and would be wonderful at a reception or tea. 
She has more china--complete sets by Limoges and others--
and a beautiful array of Heisy glassware.
Linda was lucky to have stumbled upon a Red Wing Company "Round Up" 24" long tray in mint condition! This tray was introduced in January, 1958--a real find for the collector!
The Sweet Peas line of children's clothing has been restocked. Each infant/child's dress is hand sewn from vintage linens.
Cottage & Cabin Interiors has added several new items as well--a beachy cake plate would be perfect for your beach retreat.
Bobby and Gail have collaborated on another bench constructed from a cute headboard and foot board--each one is an original!
Gail (Miss Hettie's) delivered a cute wicker porch set
and a cute dressing table that has been painted and distressed. the coordinating chair with leopard print upholstery completes the set
Dr Dennison has completed the move and he has stocked his booth with a wonderful Victorian sofa, green depression glass, art glass by the late Ed Walter, beautiful artwork, and much more.Ann (Village Antiques) has returned from a buying trip to Pennsylvania. She is delivering new merchandise every week. The new punch bowls are gorgeous and would be wonderful at a reception or tea. She has more china--complete sets by Limoges and others--and a beautiful array of Heisy glassware. The DEB's (better known as Pat and Joyce) have just received a shipment from the mountains--furniture, glassware and much more!
Toni has delivered a variety of her original paintings. There are sweet angels, hummingbirds, and flowers. This is your chance to own an original by Toni.
Toni has delivered a variety of her original paintings. There are sweet angels, hummingbirds, and flowers. This is your chance to own an original by Toni. Linda was lucky to have stumbled upon a Red Wing Company "Round Up" 24" long tray in mint condition! This tray was introduced in January, 1958--a real find for the collector! The Sweet Peas line of children's clothing has been restocked. Each infant/child's dress is hand sewn from vintage linens.Cottage & Cabin Interiors has added several new items as well--a beachy cake plate would be perfect for your beach retreat.Bobby and Gail have collaborated on another bench constructed from a cute headboard and foot board--each one is an original! Gail (Miss Hettie's) delivered a cute wicker porch setand a cute dressing table that has been painted and distressed. the coordinating chair with leopard print upholstery completes the set
Stop by and visit us soon! Our merchandise changes almost daily! Dealers are always bringing in new items! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Horsing around. . .
horses, horses, and more horses (and more animals)!
Linda specializes in Bryer model horses (of course), Hagen-Renaker figurines, and other collectibles.
She recently added glassware to her inventory, such as the green Soreno pictured below. 
Linda has been an avid collector of Breyer model horses all of her life--now she is sharing her knowledge and expertise with our customers.
Linda specializes in Bryer model horses (of course), Hagen-Renaker figurines, and other collectibles.She recently added glassware to her inventory, such as the green Soreno pictured below.
Friday, July 3, 2009
the DEB's
Yes, another "group". . .
Joyce's merchandise includes a wonderful enamel top kitchen table, beautiful old library table, drop leaf desk and many other items.
Pat migrated to the blue room--yes, it is painted baby blue--
and the back room (my favorite room after the mezzanine). The back room has so much character--painted concrete wall, brick exposed wall, exposed beams, heavy wooden door with a transom window above to let in extra sunlight. 
Actually the DEB's began as two sisters and a sister-in-law, all sharing the same room/space! That was fun--actually entertaining! One sister soon decided the antique business wasn't for her and the other two expanded into two then three room/spaces.
Joyce's merchandise includes a wonderful enamel top kitchen table, beautiful old library table, drop leaf desk and many other items. Pat migrated to the blue room--yes, it is painted baby blue--and the back room (my favorite room after the mezzanine). The back room has so much character--painted concrete wall, brick exposed wall, exposed beams, heavy wooden door with a transom window above to let in extra sunlight. Thursday, July 2, 2009
Anne & Ann
or as we call them, "the two Anns"
Village Antiques (Ann) and Treasured Stuff Antiques (Anne) share the front downstairs room. I suppose you could say their speciality is china, crystal and beautiful vintage linens.
But they also sell primitives--tin cans, wooden boxes, and even a wood stove.
and Fostoria American and Colony along with many other items.
Shopping in Pennsylvania, they bring true antiques to the shop.
Village Antiques (Ann) and Treasured Stuff Antiques (Anne) share the front downstairs room. I suppose you could say their speciality is china, crystal and beautiful vintage linens. But they also sell primitives--tin cans, wooden boxes, and even a wood stove.They have beautiful depression glass--all colors
Shopping in Pennsylvania, they bring true antiques to the shop.
the Gang. . .
Currently we have 12 people selling in our shop. I hesitate to call us "dealers" because, as someone once pointed out, we don't "deal cards"--we just sell merchandise. 
We are as diverse as summer and winter, with merchandise ranging from Victorian antiques to mid century modern to 21st century. We offer re-upholstered furniture, hand-stitch samplers and sayings and re-purposed/redesigned furniture. We have china, crystal, some sterling flatware, and vintage semi-precious jewelry.
The upcoming posts will introduce our gang individually, or as the group we identify them with.
We are as diverse as summer and winter, with merchandise ranging from Victorian antiques to mid century modern to 21st century. We offer re-upholstered furniture, hand-stitch samplers and sayings and re-purposed/redesigned furniture. We have china, crystal, some sterling flatware, and vintage semi-precious jewelry.The upcoming posts will introduce our gang individually, or as the group we identify them with.Please stop by in Troy and get to know us--we always have fun at the shop!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Welcome. . .
to "the antique shop", as we affectionately call our store. The shop actually opened five years ago and was designated "On The Square Antiques" because we are, literally, located on the town square in Troy, Alabama, home of Troy University. Housed originally in the "Gellerstedt" building, a wonderful 3 story building that had the steepest stairs imaginable, we operated there for 3 years.
Moving in January 2007 to the "Brantley Brothers building", we found a permanent home. Our current building was constructed around the turn of the century (yes, 1900) and today has the original stain glass panel in the building front facade that proclaims, "Brantley Bros Mercantile Co.". 
The interior of our shop has wonderful character--a steel reinforced walk-in vault (possibly used to store firearms and ammunition), 2 floors, the original mahogany panels in the ceiling, and a wonderful mezzanine! And for those of you who aren't familiar with a mezzanine, it is considered a "half-floor" or balcony above the first floor.
The shop features almost everything imaginable--fine glassware, pottery, Victorian furniture, primitives, re-designed/re purposed furniture, hand-made farm house tables, Bryer model horses,vintage books, retro and mid century modern collectibles, and many other items.
Please visit us soon. We are located an hour south of Montgomery, AL and an hour north of Dothan, AL and only 3 hours from Atlanta, GA.If you are searching for something special, please call us at 334-566-2601.
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