From Out of the Past: January 2011

"Best-Laid Plans...."

"Best-laid plans...." to quote Robert Burns, happens to all of us, Charlie and I are no exception. Due to legitimate reasons such as the health of a family member of one of the new leasees, the lease on the shop had to be cancelled last Thursday. We are disappointed but thoroughly understand. With that said, we are not under immediate pressure to move. What now? We are continuing to clean out and will be open periodically - at this point, probably quarterly. I plan to continue to post the blog and will definitely send out emails to let you know what he has found (you know he can't stop the hunt). Thank you to all that came by to see us during the last three weeks. We really appreciate you friendship and business.

Charlie and Chris

p.s. If you are looking for a particular item - furniture, etc. let us know and we'll keep our eyes open for you.

p.p.s. Randall from next door, will be open. If the carriage doors are open, he is there. If you haven't stopped by to see all of his wares and art, you have missed out. So, give it a whirl, I think you'll be glad you did.

BUILDING LEASED - CLEARING OUT SALE - LAST DAYS

Well, three days left (Januray 27-29, 2011) and we will be through. We've sold a lot of merchandise and we thank each and everyone of you who have come to see us. It has been fun seeing you again. Do we have anything left? Of course we do. We have furniture, lamps, smalls, etc. This week, we are going to still reduce everything 40% and will also consider offers. The pictures below show some of the items we have left.

So, what is next?

Since we own the building next door - the one where Randall is set up- we plan to use it and occasionally have sales there. Charlie has the bug and loves finding estates. I'm sure he'll be out there on the search for those great deals and great finds. We will let you know when he has found one.

Several different scales...........

Vintage sewing machines

Silver plate which may have come with oatmeal

Several typewriters

Randall's Finds Next Door

Randall will be open next door during our sale again. Below are some of his finds. The first one is a Coca Cola set from Germany. It includes the cooler and the dishes shown. The other pictures are just a sampling of the glassware and dishes he has available. At the end of the pictures, you will find two of his pencil/charcoal drawings of homes in Lamar and Spalding counties. Charlie and I are so impressed with his talent that we are asking him to draw our house. Stop by to see him when you visit us.

See you this weekend.

Charlie and Chris

CLEARING OUT - BUILDING LEASED - SALE CONTINUES

Thank you to all who came and participated in the sale this past weekend. It was great to see so many of you that we haven't seen since the store 'closed'. We will be open this weekend but starting on Thursday instead of Friday. We will be open Thursday-Saturday (January 21-23) and still, everything is 40% off. (We'll also be open the last weekend of the month, Thursday-Saturday.)

Although we sold a lot, we still have quite a bit left and all of it is looking for a new home. We are even selling the display items - shelves, display cases, etc. Below is a mere sampling of what is available. So, please stop by and see us, we know you will find something you can't live without :).

p.s. At the end of our pictures, you will see a sampling of what Randall has next door. Be sure to check it out.

p.p.s Oh yes, the ice finally melted in front of the store - yea!!!

Brass Bed

Leather top end tables

What a deal - now only $700!

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS.........

Randall, a dealer friend of ours, has decided to downsize his collections. He is set up next door in the old Collins building behind the carriage doors with wonderful collectibles - all for sale. He has costume jewelry, vintage glass and vintage Pyrex glass, depression glass, Black Americana, Coke collectibles, beautiful drawings of houses in the area (his work) and much, much more. The pictures below are just a sampling of what he has available. Make sure you stop by to see him when you come to our sale. You'll be happy you did.

Hope to see you this weekend.

Charlie and Chris

CLEARING OUT - BUILDING LEASED!

Weather update: CAUTION ---ICE on sidewalk. Please use side entrance @ glass door on 3rd St. Sale is still on, but please park on 3rd St.or near cemetery. Hopefully sidewalk & front entrance will be melted by Fri. afternoon.

CLEARING OUT - BUILDING LEASED

Whew, it has been a long time since I've posted a blog. This particular blog is very important in that we have leased our building and need to clear out as much as possible by February 1st. We want to let you, our friends and customers, know that we will be open the last three weekends of this month to do just that. We are selling all of our merchandise at 40% off and we've got some great stuff. We have items from estates that we picked up in the last few months, furniture and smalls that you will love plus lots of other great things at great prices. (See a sampling below.)

Dates:

January 14 and 15 (Friday and Saturday)

January 20, 21 and 22 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)

January 27, 28 and 29 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)

Time:

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day