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Garden Magic

By Brent | Published: August 11, 2011

Nothing can top an evening of dining in an Oregon garden. While this summer has not been what I could call, Summer. It is quite obvious that some Oregon gardens have been thriving with our weather this year. I have heard the moans and groans of gardeners related to their dismal vegetable gardens but the [...]

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Around the World in a Day

By Brent | Published: August 9, 2011

We have this event in our neighborhood called Passport. I am old enough to remember the days of traveling when your passport was stamped at each and every country. And you dressed up when you flew. Shirt, tie, suit coat and even the shoes were shined brightly when I boarded that plane for Europe. It [...]

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I Do

By Brent | Published: July 22, 2011

If it’s summer it must be wedding time. The visits to the malls from prospective brides and grooms increases dramatically. Some are looking for unique items for their ceremony or to use at the reception. The adventurous brides to be maybe looking at vintage bridal gowns or a lovely vintage wedding ring. We have even [...]

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Let’s Shop

By Brent | Published: July 11, 2011

It has been quite a weekend with the mega Summer Palmer Wirfs Antiques & Collectibles Show out at Expo and the Stars On Sale Summer Event. Expo brings in thousands of customers to the Portland area three times a year but the Summer edition is the BIG ONE. If the amount of buying is any [...]

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Celebrate!!!

By Brent | Published: July 2, 2011

Time flies when you are having fun. Who came up with that? Time flies when you look at the calendar, the month of June is gone and the 4th of July is staring you in the face. The 4th has never been a big holiday for me personally but this past year I have been [...]

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Ladies In Waiting

By Brent | Published: June 19, 2011

A couple of blogs ago, I introduced you to my collection of lady paintings. The start of this collection was five vintage portraits of women that I bought out of a field in Pennsylvania. I have no idea what triggered this desire to collect my ladies but it started something within me. That something is [...]

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Junking Gypsies

By Brent | Published: June 1, 2011

Hello, Palm Springs. After several days on the road, the van filled with precious cargo we head into town looking for some rest and relaxation. That lasted about a day. The sun seems to beckon us out to shop. We must obey. Off to one our favorites shops in Ontario, Treasures and Junk. For years [...]

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On the Road Again

By Brent | Published: May 24, 2011

There is nothing quite like the excitement of hitting the road in search of antiques and vintage items. There is the promise that just around the corner maybe something will take your breath away. If you have this “obsession” like so many of us, you will know what I am talking about. Hitting the road, [...]

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Praying for…

By Brent | Published: May 4, 2011

It has been a long wet winter and spring here in the Northwest. I was shopping in Stars yesterday and came across these iron letters in Dealer 26′s space. SUN what a wonderful concept when you haven’t seen it for awhile. And why do we feel so much better when that golden orb is shining [...]

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Hats Off to the Royal Wedding

By Brent | Published: April 26, 2011

Friday is the big day for William and Kate’s royal wedding. With all of the media a buzz over the nuptials, we thought it was only appropriate to go hat shopping at Stars. Here’s what we found. Let us know which one you would wear if you got an invitation to the wedding. We received [...]

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