Tag Archives: gardening

Stars Customer Collections: Jen Cavanagh

Today we’re talking to another one of our fab customers, Jen Cavanagh, and getting a peek inside her home. We love how she has brilliantly repurposed these beautiful architectural salvage pieces she found at Stars. Thanks, Jen! “I’m not even sure what these are, but they hang in my dining room and I am IN [...]

Posted in ART, EARLY AMERICAN, FURNITURE, GENERAL, HOME DECOR, HOUSEWARES, OUR NEIGHBORS & FRIENDS, RARE & UNIQUE, SHOPPING AT STARS, STARS CUSTOMER COLLECTIONS, TIPS & TRICKS, VINTAGE | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Stars Customer Collections: Donna & Wayne

We’re really excited to be talking to more of our amazing Stars Antiques customers about their personal collections. Today we’re speaking with Donna about her beautiful collections and love of treasure hunting that she shares with her husband, Wayne. They come to Stars about once a month and leave with their arms full of bags [...]

Posted in ACCESSORIES, ART, CLOTHING, EARLY AMERICAN, FURNITURE, GARDEN & OUTDOORS, GENERAL, HOME DECOR, HOUSEWARES, NOSTALGIA, OUR NEIGHBORS & FRIENDS, PAPER & EPHEMERA, POTTERY & CERAMICS, RARE & UNIQUE, SHOPPING AT STARS, STARS CUSTOMER COLLECTIONS, TEXTILES, TIPS & TRICKS, VINTAGE | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Stars Customer Collections: Marilyn & James

Today we’re kicking off a new series, Stars Customer Collections, and are very happy to be talking with some our amazing Stars customers about their personal collections. It’s so fun to see where some of the wonderful things from our shops go and we’re elated to find out what good homes they’ve ended up in! [...]

Posted in ACCESSORIES, ART, EARLY AMERICAN, FOOD, FURNITURE, GARDEN & OUTDOORS, GENERAL, HOLIDAY, HOME DECOR, HOUSEWARES, NOSTALGIA, OUR NEIGHBORS & FRIENDS, PAPER & EPHEMERA, POTTERY & CERAMICS, RARE & UNIQUE, SHOPPING AT STARS, STARS CUSTOMER COLLECTIONS, TEXTILES, TIPS & TRICKS, TOYS & GAMES, VINTAGE | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Meet the Dealer: Gayle from Splendid!

Here is another fun “Meet the Dealer”! Gayle Tweed, Stars and Splendid dealer #35, is one of the owners of the antiques malls and has been with the gang since the beginning. “What great fun this has all been–the thrill of the hunt, the acquiring of objects I find to be beautiful, creating a home [...]

Posted in ACCESSORIES, ART, BOOKS, CLOTHING, EARLY AMERICAN, FOOD, FURNITURE, GARDEN & OUTDOORS, GENERAL, HOME DECOR, HOUSEWARES, MEET THE DEALER!, MOVIES, NOSTALGIA, PAPER & EPHEMERA, POTTERY & CERAMICS, RARE & UNIQUE, SHOPPING AT STARS, TEXTILES, TIPS & TRICKS, VINTAGE | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Gayle’s View: Christmas–Early American Style

The occasion: A holiday luncheon hosted by Dianne Muyskens and Carol Kelly The setting: The home of Carol and Jack Kelly “I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year long.” –Tiny Tim, A Christmas Carol by Dickens The quote from Tiny Tim is one of my favorites. I [...]

Posted in ACCESSORIES, ART, EARLY AMERICAN, FURNITURE, GAYLE'S VIEW, GENERAL, HOLIDAY, HOME DECOR, POTTERY & CERAMICS, RARE & UNIQUE, SHOPPING AT STARS, TEXTILES, VINTAGE | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Gayle’s View: Julie’s Holiday Party

A trip into Christmas Wonderland….. I’m sharing some photos taken at a luncheon hosted by the multi-talented Julie Stabler. Julie decorates in a big way for Christmas–her way of sharing for her family and friends. Every surface is practically covered with holiday accessories or memorabilia. There is at least one tree in every room. With [...]

Posted in FOOD, FURNITURE, GAYLE'S VIEW, GENERAL, HOLIDAY, HOME DECOR, HOUSEWARES, OUR NEIGHBORS & FRIENDS, POTTERY & CERAMICS, VINTAGE | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Vulcanite Friendship Hands

Look at this beautiful brooch from Erie Basin. It is a Victorian “vulcanite” friendship brooch from the late 1800′s. Vulcanite was a popular plastic because of its resembling jet, but for a lower price point. Just a beautiful representation of the era and material. If you are looking for Vulcanite, Jet or Victoriana–let us know!

Posted in ACCESSORIES, ART, EARLY AMERICAN, GENERAL, HOME DECOR, RARE & UNIQUE, SHOPPING AT STARS, VINTAGE | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gayle’s View: Marguerite in Westmoreland

BIJOU: something small and exquisite Tucked away on S. E. Bybee Street in the Westmoreland shopping area (and 2 blocks away from the Stars Antiques malls) is a small shop imbued with a rare atmosphere. The name is simply “Marguerite” and it is the vision of its owner, our friend, Daisy Phillips. I am not [...]

Posted in ACCESSORIES, ART, FURNITURE, GARDEN & OUTDOORS, GAYLE'S VIEW, GENERAL, HOME DECOR, HOUSEWARES, OUR NEIGHBORS & FRIENDS, PAPER & EPHEMERA, POTTERY & CERAMICS, TEXTILES, VINTAGE | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gayle’s View: Halloween Hi-jinks!

LOOKING FORWARD TO HALLOWEEN HI-JINKS…… Yes, I’m a bit ahead of myself as it is not yet even October, but I couldn’t resist a bit of a head start. I have always loved Halloween–even years ago before it became a major marketing tool. I am old enough to remember the days when we went through [...]

Posted in ACCESSORIES, ART, CLOTHING, GAYLE'S VIEW, GENERAL, HOLIDAY, HOME DECOR, HOUSEWARES, KIDS, NOSTALGIA, PAPER & EPHEMERA, SHOPPING AT STARS, TOYS & GAMES, VINTAGE | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gayle’s View: End of Summer

In my mind, the end of August is the official end of summer. I know the actual end is September 21, but even at the end of August I start to see the signs of autumn coming. The summer (when it finally came) has been lovely–I’ve enjoyed being outdoors–picnics, weddings, gardening, trips to the coast, [...]

Posted in FURNITURE, GARDEN & OUTDOORS, GAYLE'S VIEW, GENERAL, HOME DECOR, OUR NEIGHBORS & FRIENDS, SHOPPING AT STARS, STORE EVENTS, TIPS & TRICKS, VINTAGE | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment