Wethersfield, CT Antique Show

Isn't this a charming entrance to the show? This late November show is in an historic area SW of Hartford called Wethersfield. A great place to visit historic houses if you are here in the summer.

I'm just posting  a few of my favorite booths at this very pretty show. Here is Steve Cirillo, The Paisley Pineapple Antique. Nice cupboard, no?

Another favorite, Jan and John Maggs, www.jmaggs.com That little joint stool could sure go home with me.

This great booth belongs to Carol Wojtkun www.carolsearlyamericanantiques.com  Amongst all the great stuff, I admire the way she made a group of all the same variety stone fruit in her compote, just as if you just came home from the market.

I don't know if I'd pick the highboy or the QA mirror, too many nice choices. This is the booth of Brian Bartizek, South Windham CT.

Isn't this just the best? I love the way they even decorate the ladies for the show. Makes a necessity a pleasure.

Wish I had time to picture everyone at the show, it was all great. If you can next November, come and enjoy.

Walker Homestead Show

Aren't they cute? These were "customers" at the Walker Homestead show last weekend.

 

Here is the line at 9 a.m. We opened at 10 a.m.

Here is Kris the owner of these beautiful properties welcoming customers.

 Here is a row of booths where we were.

Here are some pics of our booth.

Here is the booth of our friend Sue Wirth shared with her daughter Molly.

Here is Kris's great old garden shop.
Kathleen McStay Foynes paying for her table in another cute booth.

This show mixed antiques and crafts. Here are some great penny rugs.

Some dealers relaxing in the afternoon.

Friend Karen Oberg trying to get set up on Friday. Kris's fine old house in the background.

Really beautiful hooked rugs by Michelle Harter in this booth.

Gardens, chickens, delicious food and a bluegrass band that played ALL day and were great. What else could you want from a show? Oh lets not forget dealer friends and customer friends, hello again to Edith and Jack from Texas. A fun day was had by all.

Lebanon, CT Antiques Show

Here is a picture of the historic Jonathan Trumball house, ( http://www.lebanontownhall.org/trumbulljuniormuseum.htm )with its wonderful tour guides, which is across the street from the antiques show. Naturally I abandoned my booth and took a tour. In walking distance of the show also is a library book sale, a bake sale, a farmer's market and several garage sales, listed of course, in my order of interest. What a great day, sunshine, cookies and new books, whoo hoo! Not to mention an abundance of old stuff for sale, old friends, dogs to pet, and lunch. What more, you ask, well, let me show you.

Here is my booth, shown first of course. Like my new old wooden sundial? Most of the rest of the items are on my website, www.bluedogantiques.com. Sales were OK for a one day show, thanks to a few customers who understood and loved early things. Thanks again!

Here is my friend Sue Wirth's booth who sets up with her daughter, Molly. What a nice family activity!

Here is a general shot of the show. Look at my neighbor's great 1930's bike. The show is set up on the town green, so is very scenic.

Like I said, a great show to pet dogs at.

Later in the afternoon, things got a little relaxed, and fun was had by all.

So, that's my post for this week, next week who knows? Any requests?

See you next week!

Sutton Antique Show

Hi, I am sending you some pictures of the Sutton, MA antiques show we did last weekend. The show is a small one day show that benefits the historical society, and sets up on the picturesque town green.  At the left you can see a few members of the historical society that appeared in their Colonial uniforms, just a nice addition to the scenery!

To the right is my booth, nice huh?

Here is the booth of Sue and Gary Wirth, and their daughter Molly, talking to a customer.

Here is the booth shared by the Bowl Barn Antiques and Country Plus. Lots of nice dried things for the fall season.

Can you tell what a pretty fall day it was? We had a great time, thank you all the hardworking folks at Sutton, and all the friendly customers. Next week, check us out at the Lebanon, CT antiques show, Saturday, also on the town green.