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Meet the Dealer: Vintage Rust at Splendid!

By Jen | Published: December 12, 2012

Today we’re talking with Doug Nakanishi, one of the dealers behind Splendid space #52. He and his wife, Connie, are the duo who run Vintage Rust–one of the Stars Antiques family’s newer spaces. They do a wonderful job finding industrial pieces, signage, salvage, vintage souvenirs, furniture and a lot more. Come down to the shop [...]

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What’s Right Around the Corner?

By Jen | Published: February 25, 2012

Here’s a hint… Yep–it’s true. The early bunny gets the best decorations. See you soon!    

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Meet the Dealer: Orient Express Antiques!

By Jen | Published: February 24, 2012

Today we’re spending some time with Michael Burns, Stars & Splendid dealer #44. His business is called Orient Express Antiques and he’s been in the Stars family for nearly 5 years. His specialty is Asian and eclectic antiques and he’s been a dealer for more than 25 years. Stop by and visit his wonderful space [...]

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Meet the Dealer: You’ve Been Pinked!

By Jen | Published: February 13, 2012

This week we’re talking to Devanda! She is 1/2 of the best friend duo behind Stars and Splendid space #6, You’ve Been Pinked. I must say their booth looks like a dreamy valentine right now! So many sweet things to bring back to your nest. Devanda and Pam have a lot of fun finding new [...]

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BOO! Spooky Stars + Monster March!

By Jen | Published: October 29, 2011

Not only are we having a “monster” sale this weekend (Sat 11-6 & Sun 12-6 both shops) at Stars, but Sunday 10/30 at 3pm, the 11th Annual Sellwood-Moreland Monster March Halloween parade will kick off! You can even snap up a great Monster March t-shirts (of all sizes) and totes online–Sellwood artist, Gary Hirsch, created [...]

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The Gorey Details

By Jen | Published: October 22, 2011

Two of our display cases that are spooky 365 days a year are from Stars & Splendid dealer #50, Julia Koerth. Julia runs “Gorey Details” and provides our customers with wonderful ink stamps of all sorts to decorate your party invites and letters to friends or have as party favors and prizes. Of course the [...]

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Meet the Dealer: Darwin from Stars!

By Jen | Published: October 12, 2011

Today on Meet the Dealer, we have another one of the founders and owners of Stars. Meet Darwin Otto—also known as dealer #99 at Stars! Darwin has been at Stars since day one—21 years ago. He has been dealing in vintage for 40 years and used to own a shop for many years called ETC. [...]

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Meet the Dealer: Brent from Splendid!

By Jen | Published: September 20, 2011

Hello! Today is a special installment of “Meet the Dealer”—we are talking with one of the fellows who makes Stars tick, Mr. Brent Heeb. Brent, Stars and Splendid dealer #99 and one of the founders of the business, has been with Stars for 21 years. He is also does a lot to help keep the [...]

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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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