Winter antique shopping

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNTlb5qTtQbiFDO24b_VY6G3DKlb5ZQNEQ5qaqq5cI1CNZ-XZDVNpu_zqmzci6VFOV3uwc1KOpTL_zlRp0FhpdGTY7v1oycI6E1bHaEsBq1-kQ90BOaXOd0h1wUl0bn8JtZkgIqVTjrQC/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-21+at+11.36.46+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNTlb5qTtQbiFDO24b_VY6G3DKlb5ZQNEQ5qaqq5cI1CNZ-XZDVNpu_zqmzci6VFOV3uwc1KOpTL_zlRp0FhpdGTY7v1oycI6E1bHaEsBq1-kQ90BOaXOd0h1wUl0bn8JtZkgIqVTjrQC/s800/Screen+shot+2012-01-21+at+11.36.46+AM.png" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef_winter_2011/43">New England Finery Magazine, Winter 2011,  pages 42-43</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Antique shopping is usually considered a summer sport here in New England, but there are actually some great winter shows worth venturing out to, even on a snowy day like today.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the last issue of <span id="goog_621338266"></span><a href="http://newenglandfinery.com/">New England Finer<span id="goog_621338267"></span>y</a>, I highlighted the <a href="http://www.neantiqueshows.com/index.htm">New England Antiques Design Show & Sale</a> that was held at the Shriners Auditorium. This weekend the auditorium is home once again to a wealth of antique dealers ... check out the extensive <a href="http://www.neantiqueshows.com/newsite/exhibjan2012.htm">list here</a>. Below are some photos I took while exhibiting there last fall (read more about the <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-england-finery-at-antique-show.html">New England Finery designed space here</a>).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqE2QeRWzmt1TyXwOfuxOJ9xfJ3AtmFbOnAQIX59Fu7RGyLp3_o4SRSge7oeKa0cpGqwn_Os1iueS-8EyKsZ8Y-ixjdQjK_-8WRVBmRkmC3CNKim1-jizSsaaXJD0vcKC3I3S6jhz3Yl6/s1600/antiques_horse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqE2QeRWzmt1TyXwOfuxOJ9xfJ3AtmFbOnAQIX59Fu7RGyLp3_o4SRSge7oeKa0cpGqwn_Os1iueS-8EyKsZ8Y-ixjdQjK_-8WRVBmRkmC3CNKim1-jizSsaaXJD0vcKC3I3S6jhz3Yl6/s800/antiques_horse.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhif6iU5bTl-Si7hVEub4LOXrCzXo9Tb_RfRFpFm8W9SQzkfnc6GVDkOGMPnp-R_qYEkrCVNqLV7vqo_Ncj5i3FekvrKyXIYo2v0qXXmr_0EIFqb66kybm4B9sFjOPtY_hruEFw8zxBFPZT/s1600/antiques%2540shriners.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhif6iU5bTl-Si7hVEub4LOXrCzXo9Tb_RfRFpFm8W9SQzkfnc6GVDkOGMPnp-R_qYEkrCVNqLV7vqo_Ncj5i3FekvrKyXIYo2v0qXXmr_0EIFqb66kybm4B9sFjOPtY_hruEFw8zxBFPZT/s800/antiques%2540shriners.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>There are room after room of antique and vintage treasures at the show.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Each dealer sets up their own inspired vignettes.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZoXdM51ETsn0j7pZBsLiuekVfUxQcHle0xzOzM_L3nzVWkSUII0N6k_TxYlVjBGTMyVShlzywdwsTRjDUcVz4yOIkBUlwj2pFIlppzp-HPc8DpwaqUh8zzJdwhffwzF1gmEX6nCs1apH/s1600/antique+glass+knobs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZoXdM51ETsn0j7pZBsLiuekVfUxQcHle0xzOzM_L3nzVWkSUII0N6k_TxYlVjBGTMyVShlzywdwsTRjDUcVz4yOIkBUlwj2pFIlppzp-HPc8DpwaqUh8zzJdwhffwzF1gmEX6nCs1apH/s800/antique+glass+knobs.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Vintage items, like these drapery hold backs, can be repurposed in modern ways.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The key is to think creatively when touring each booth.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuoH99RTGANBXgYUQM49j4xUwO9aSmWcu0Ip1sbt5xsQ9lT_rdTDPa2YJOIps5x1MdrE7LmrJtMTMPMssZYmaaWJpA8C5W56F2Q9LC4dkvIFWzVx8nYmqHV3yKowaYUz7FSbfDJaU6j66W/s1600/sock+monkeys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuoH99RTGANBXgYUQM49j4xUwO9aSmWcu0Ip1sbt5xsQ9lT_rdTDPa2YJOIps5x1MdrE7LmrJtMTMPMssZYmaaWJpA8C5W56F2Q9LC4dkvIFWzVx8nYmqHV3yKowaYUz7FSbfDJaU6j66W/s800/sock+monkeys.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJli20fM6nHoKQd45umoMgQlt6x9M1gZzHgNBv3RWFIKK43VXjHGx9TWj7R6uQ9qFdDA_pzskvKEyJuhxmITaUl6fGjy8yF2gqr8FhUHEUgcFlMECDpTFIY_mmScxp8UtqDFqmK749tRP/s1600/blonde+statues.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJli20fM6nHoKQd45umoMgQlt6x9M1gZzHgNBv3RWFIKK43VXjHGx9TWj7R6uQ9qFdDA_pzskvKEyJuhxmITaUl6fGjy8yF2gqr8FhUHEUgcFlMECDpTFIY_mmScxp8UtqDFqmK749tRP/s800/blonde+statues.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>There truly is something for every kind of collector!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisTr32ogvS2qmsxTH7NsDy1NtBxg8x8LDolLah0V47rnmROcD0dNviMwVN_hF-KUVcjB7PuVNklKML-uhiU7ZzfrDvq5OOSKAyNeo0oc1miKnnIfPzLhb5yHNUtqklsfGSQx_-hQegCP8r/s1600/antique+ship.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisTr32ogvS2qmsxTH7NsDy1NtBxg8x8LDolLah0V47rnmROcD0dNviMwVN_hF-KUVcjB7PuVNklKML-uhiU7ZzfrDvq5OOSKAyNeo0oc1miKnnIfPzLhb5yHNUtqklsfGSQx_-hQegCP8r/s800/antique+ship.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I really could have used this on a recent photo shoot ...</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you are a decorator, photo stylist or homeowner who loves the patina of vintage decor, it is worth it to get on the list to be notified of <a href="http://www.neantiqueshows.com/newsite/galleries.htm">upcoming New England Antique Shows</a>. <a href="http://www.neantiqueshows.com/newsite/mailinglist.htm">Click here</a> to receive discount passes and info. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkYTXKxbDzJnIt055SlR1UvsxuuU-_3j6bR7dFKa2rsB6-yNOVqyM-qmPTpLstzxDfNuyboi0y4uevUNXwryjCwSzwO5s0zdtbs38OgAuUd4NE9QtMgSs9d3502qXUzPJw9glVWDLP-7O/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-21+at+1.01.16+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkYTXKxbDzJnIt055SlR1UvsxuuU-_3j6bR7dFKa2rsB6-yNOVqyM-qmPTpLstzxDfNuyboi0y4uevUNXwryjCwSzwO5s0zdtbs38OgAuUd4NE9QtMgSs9d3502qXUzPJw9glVWDLP-7O/s800/Screen+shot+2012-01-21+at+1.01.16+PM.png" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.winterantiquesshow.com/cms/special-events/index.shtml"><span style="font-size: large;">58th Annual Winter Antiques Show</span></a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">All this week in New York, from the 20th to the 29th, the <a href="http://winterantiquesshow.com/">58th Annual Winter Antiques Show</a> is being held at the Park Avenue Armory. Local designer, Phoebe Lovejoy, who was featured in the autumn issue of <a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef_4_autumn_2011">New England Finery</a>, is on the interior design committee for <a href="http://www.winterantiquesshow.com/cms/special-events/index.shtml">Young Collectors Night</a> which will be held on the 26th. If you get the chance to attend, look for her in the crowd and be sure to say hello!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVMvsBJuT-aQNlAuTne0P1g6idJ0NVATaczsjjR8e5Prqes9DeZC72KqDXl22-0fGdEAfkJVI-MFZp9h6u_ikA-V-u12MYXjea514aVEq4hqzcudutA7NtbrSJtHy4cufHqoF2G_sA6oV4/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-21+at+12.42.46+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVMvsBJuT-aQNlAuTne0P1g6idJ0NVATaczsjjR8e5Prqes9DeZC72KqDXl22-0fGdEAfkJVI-MFZp9h6u_ikA-V-u12MYXjea514aVEq4hqzcudutA7NtbrSJtHy4cufHqoF2G_sA6oV4/s800/Screen+shot+2012-01-21+at+12.42.46+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.winterantiquesshow.com/cms/special-events/index.shtml">Young Collectors Nigh: Annual Winter Antiques Show</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTavVuFWPa6ovQyH1NdHZ_WPnGM2KCX1v_XHfxtkUw_0eaxrywcfNl_tBrZufTl9rMmqxm0YNdfMUVDPsLqZaTd3fQ8fYQxBARw3NS3m3D1AVXRWanjXT9GO8Equ4Yj42q2Rw8HuDcS8O2/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-01-21+at+12.49.22+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTavVuFWPa6ovQyH1NdHZ_WPnGM2KCX1v_XHfxtkUw_0eaxrywcfNl_tBrZufTl9rMmqxm0YNdfMUVDPsLqZaTd3fQ8fYQxBARw3NS3m3D1AVXRWanjXT9GO8Equ4Yj42q2Rw8HuDcS8O2/s800/Screen+shot+2012-01-21+at+12.49.22+PM.png" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Designers <a href="http://www.lovejoydesigns.net/">Phoebe Lovejoy</a> and <a href="http://www.geraldpomeroydesigngroup.com/">Gerald Pomeroy</a> </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://issuu.com/nefinery/docs/nef_4_autumn_2011/35">New England Finery Magazine: Autumn 2011, pages 34 – 40</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.michaeljleephotography.com/">Michael J. Lee Photography</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><br /><br /><br /><br />

Winter antique shopping

New England Finery Magazine, Winter 2011,  pages 42-43 Antique shopping is usually considered a summer sport here in New England, but there ...

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