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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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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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Mexican Inspiration

By Brent | Published: March 6, 2011

I love Mexico and I am always inspired when I visit. Mexico has gotten a lot of bad publicity of late but on our current travels south of the border, we had nothing but smooth sailing. Enjoying our time on the west coast of Mexico in the small town of Sayulita, I had a chance [...]

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VINTAGE INSPIRES RALPH (and me too!)

By Gayle | Published: February 22, 2011

I was browsing through the Style section of the New York Times a couple of weeks ago, and I was STARSTRUCK by a full page ad for Ralph Lauren’s new

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Happy Heart Day

By Brent | Published: February 14, 2011

When I saw this wonderful hand painted heart on a door in Sayulita Mexico, I just knew that I had to have it captured as a photo. Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

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Viva Neon Las Vegas

By Brent | Published: February 13, 2011

I was just in Las Vegas for the Gift Show last week. Luckily we had a day off so we headed to the Neon Boneyard. Of course we junked too but that’s for another blog. The Neon Museum is an amazing collection of vintage neon signs from Las Vegas casinos. Luckily the sign companies in [...]

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Mother/Daughter Talent

By Gayle | Published: January 28, 2011

If you have been a regular customer of the Stars Antique Malls over the years, you are familiar with the space of Marcee Melton. Marcee’s business name is Camp Hollyhock, and she designs and creates clothing mostly out of recycled fabric. She also fashions all manner of things from paper. You may have seen her [...]

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Pillow Obsession

By Brent | Published: January 24, 2011

I am a firm believer in the motto “one can never have too much of a good thing”. That is especially true when it comes to vintage or as we in the trade affectionately call “junk”. The more the merrier I say. Of course I love looking at those spare living spaces. They look so [...]

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January Musings…..

By Gayle | Published: January 18, 2011

What I like about January despite the cold, the wind, the rain, the fog, and the gray days…… I like the idea of nestling in and making my home winter cozy…. I bring out my quilts and crocheted throws and put them on chairs, sofas, and beds…. I force bulbs and bring in plants from [...]

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Birds, birds, birds…

By Brent | Published: January 7, 2011

We’ve got a lot of great bird items at Stars Antiques! Here is a lovely folk art painted box from Sweden. Dealer #85 has it priced at $18. What is it about color that makes us happy? We saw this pillow in Dealer #24′s space and we smiled. Love the texture. Love the colors and [...]

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