July at Relics

I finally took some photos today at Relics. There are new dealers coming in every day I'm there and it's a lot of fun to visit and see what they are bringing in. I have tried to show some of the variety you'll find and am so pleased that my first full month at Relics has been wildly successful. Thanks so much to Beverly and Matthew for opening the Springfield antique mall and for the staff that helps keep it humming right along. And last but not least my customers -- Thank You! Please come back often to see what's happening at Relics Antique Mall!

Here are some views of my two booths....the first two pictures are of my second booth (F-16)...be watching for a fabulous tramp art sewing stand that I'll be bringing in next week...

Here's a couple of views of my original booth, right next to the line of glass showcases in the middle of the Mall....

And here's what makes Relics enjoyable ... the team ... Beverly welcomes Monte who started moving into his booth on Row "M" after 4 pm today. He'll have his signature painted furniture, vintage garden decor and he'll stack it high so you'll want to linger and browse

And here's always smiling Teresa manning the front desk (BTW she spells her name correctly, same as me LOL).

Now just a couple of great booths and I'll post more later.....but the bottom line is you've gotta stop by! Remember it's Air Conditioned so it's cool and comfortable shopping :)

Relics is open!

Relics Antique Mall is now open! It's located just west of the Grizzly tool place at the corner of Kansas and Battlefield. They are arranging for a huge sign to go up but for now just look for the brick building and a red and white sign outside.

Don't have any fancy photos but want you all to know that I am so happy to be there and I think this is what Springfield has needed for quite some time! It's air conditioned, clean, well lighted, and the people are friendly and accommodating. You will see nicer antiques and collectibles and they are in all price ranges.

I have two booths...one right down the center aisle by the glass showcases and another one in space F-16 (like the jet!). Just ask them to direct you to Booth #31. Sales have been very brisk and I have met many friends -- both old and new -- there while working my booth. I'm spreading the word about the Bluebird Vintage Market for future reference.

So if you want a break from the summer heat and humidity, stop by Relics. They're open 10-6 every day but Sunday when they open at noon.

Sizzling Summer!

A winning combo! Rafa and Antiqueing in Paris!!!

Boy it sure takes a long time to recuperate from a trip to see this guy! We had a marvelous two weeks watching eventual French Open 2010 Champion Rafael Nadal and sneaking in a couple of days of antique shopping fun. Here is Nita at a street market...

And here's our 'loot' from two mornings of Paris flea marketing. The first day spent at Porte de Vanves in Paris and the following weekend at the one above which fortunately was situated right outside out hotel door and went on for blocks!

It was lovely to meet other Rafa fans from all over the world at Roland Garros and to cheer on our favorite player who incidentally regained Number One ranking at this grand slam!

Rafa following practice

Teresa and new friend Christina from Germany

Big group of Vamos Brigade fans, most from Holland

Cheering with our flags on a blustery day!

Celebrating Rafa's 5th French Open win with a glass of bubbly!!!

And in case you don't follow tennis, Rafa went on to win his 2nd Wimbledon trophy a few weeks later...

In other news, Jane and I are closing out our STD Central booth by the end of July and have slashed prices 75% so stop by to see what's there. I'm now occupying two booths at the new Relics Antique Mall on Battlefield, just west of Kansas and Battlefield intersection. I feel good about this place...it's clean, cool and bright and the people there are a joy to work with. Hope to see you there and watch for their grand opening in a few weeks!