| What will heaven be like?
It's an old picture from another time. Not so long ago that it's an antique and not so new that it doesn't hold the appreciation that only time can give.It's taken in Colorado. A woman and a little boy stand on a mountain way up high in the sky. There's a doorway in the mountain and that's where the photographer stands, shooting behind the woman and the boy straight into the sunlight.The photographer, an amateur paleontologist, has found fossils frozen in rock from long ago. He's held them up to the sky, framing them in a new light, in a new world, in a new time. One so different from the world the fossils lived and died in.Now the photographer holds this image of the mother and son up to the light with no inkling that he's freezing this moment in time. A silhouette of the mother reaching her hand out to her son, elbow-high and standing in the sky.
Antique Mall manager is Star Award Winner
Beverly Owens, manager of the Carmel Old Town Antique mall was awarded the "Star" award for her dedication to welcoming out of town visitors to the antique mall in Hamilton County, Indiana. The Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes tourism growth through marketing, hospitality, and community redevelopment intiatives. The government agency also recognizes the extraordinary works of the county's hospitality through the quarterly Star program. Owens was chosen over six other nominees from the county for the final quarter award. An application for nomination along with a short essay as to why a person should be awarded the "Star" is presented each quarter to the Bureau. "She has a vast knowledge of the antiques business and is always helping customers and dealers with questions and advice," said Roman Chang, owner and nominator.
Just off St. Hwy. 11 at 1891 Morley-Potsdam Rd., Potsdam, NY 13676
Oak & Victorian Furniture: Numerous oak 4 sectional stacking oak bookcases in original varnish; impressive marble top hunt board w/ carved hanging game; marble turtle top table; 36" round drop leaf breakfast table; Eastlake marble top table; oak Morris chair; oak folding dressing screen; wicker tete-tait; oak country store showcase; drop front music cabinet; set of 4 oak pressed back chairs; oak 2 door bookcase w/ brass strap hinges; mahogany 2 over 2 dresser w/ claw feet & mirror; mahogany lamp table w/ ball & claw feet; Eastlake Victorian walnut parlor set; pedestal plant stand; set of 6 caned seat chairs; 2 door oak bookcase w/ empire feet & more.
Early American & Country Furniture: NY Hepplewhite inlaid Pembroke table; 2 door red painted hanging cupboard; 4 drawer cherry graduated chest; 2 drawer Hepplewhite cherry stand; 4 drawer birdseye maple dresser; curly & birdseye maple 1 dr stand; 2 over 3 cherry & birdseye dresser; curly maple 4 poster cannon ball bed; curly maple ladies rocker & side chairs; bedroom mirror in birdseye maple frame; birdseye maple country cradle; mahogany 4 drawer drop front desk; birdseye maple 2 drawer drop leaf end stand; pine lift top 2 drawer blanket box; cherry tall chest of drawers w/ shell carving; various cherry 1 drawer stands; pine dovetailed blanket box; cherry drop leaf tables and other pieces of birdseye and curly maple furniture.
Some antiques may just need a little TLC
THIS IS the perfect time for making two promises involving antiques: One concerns the proper care of antique furniture, while the second mixes antiques and American history. Refinish right Here is a way to help revitalize your antiques to make them look dazzlingly old, but never appearing as if freshly assembled from a cardboard box. Keep in mind that elbow grease can do wonders. Many times a piece through the years has earned nicks and water spots. All it may need is some tender loving care to remain alluring. Remember, furniture originally varnished to showcase the wood's grain should remain that way. Never paint or "antique" an originally varnished object. It's a sin to hide grain and color originally intended to be visible. Pieces may just need a little effort and a magic concoction (to be revealed) for restoring former grandeur.
Get Out Tuesday: Matt Wertz
The singer-songwriter's breezy pop has been compared to Jason Mraz and John Mayer. Born in Missouri, Wertz now makes Nashville, Tenn., his home. His latest release, "Everything in Between" hit stores in September. Opening for Wertz are the Alternative Routes and Jon McLaughlin at 9 p.m. at Blueberry Hill, 6504 Delmar Boulevard, University City. Tickets are $13-$15. For more information, call 314-727-4444 or visit www.blueberryhill.com.
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