Tuesday, February 15, 2011

An Antique Dealer's Journey

I've been away from this blog for quite a while. Crazy busy like most of you, but also tyring to define exactly what I really want this blog to be. There have been times when I have sat down to write a post only to find I didn't have the pictures I needed to convey my thoughts. Of course, if I could remember to take my camera with me or if I have it, remember to take the pictures at the beginning of an event instead of  realizing at 2 in the morning that I had once again gotten so caught up in whatever was going on ....another missed opportunity.





My plan is to take you on a journey. An antique dealers journey. I'll take you with me as I travel to the markets and brocantes in France and Belgium. Reveal the delights and nightmares involved in container shipping. Take you behind the scences to reveal what it is like to be a dealer at major antique shows. Bring you into my shop and share the stories of owning an antique store. I'll also introduce you to a number of truly talented antique dealers.


And finally, share my passion - antiques. The hunt, a favorite find, an admired piece, the history or the imagined story....


I am absolutely certain that at times I will veer off the charted path, but that's just part of the journey.

Salut!
Lynn

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Delivery Service - Bluffton Style



A new wine boutique, 55 Vine, is opening in my corner of the world.  The wise proprietor visited  The Side Door seeking wine oriented decor.


Could I deliver? Absolutely!

Salut!
Lynn

Monday, November 1, 2010

Prayers for the Vamp

This past week Valerie Hart of Visual Vamp and her tango dancing love were enroute to teach a tango workshop when Alberto suffered a heart attack in the Calgary Airport.


Tango In New Orleans With Alberto Paz and Valorie Hart
visualvamp.blogspot.com


 Having the pleasure of meeting this very lovely lady on a few occasions and of course, following this small statured wizard of creativity and taste on her blog, my heart breaks for her. She is a woman who wears her passions on her sleeve. To have this happen to her Alberto and to be so far away from her beloved New Orleans and friends must be devestating.


Valorie Hart Is The Visual VampI hope that you will join me in sending Valerie all our prayers and support.

As she requested, please pray for the Vamp and her Alberto.

Salut!
Lynn