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People’s Republic of China stamps fetch $126,000 in online-only auction

group of about 50 People’s Republic of China stamps – including a rare block of four Golden Monkey stamps – sold for $126,000 in an Internet-only auction held December 29 by Gordon S. Converse & Company, based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The stamps, all 20th and 21st century examples and offered loose in a stack, not bound in an album, were the auction’s top lot. Nearly 500 lots of Chinese and Asian objects were pursued by more than 300 registered bidders, who participated through LiveAuctioneers.com and the Gordon S. Converse website, at www.AuctionsatConverse.com. Bids poured in from three of the five continents, with most of the action coming from the U.S. and Europe. The stamps were purchased by a bidder in China. “We were surprised the stamps did as well as they did, but we underestimated the value of the Golden Monkeys,” said Todd Converse of Gordon S. Converse & Company.

“Many of the lots, in fact, exceeded our expectations. With this auction, we made important headway into the burgeoning Asian market, which represents a new frontier of opportunity and business for us.” It was the firm’s largest auction ever, in terms of total number of lots. Featured were stamps and currency, carved Zitan furniture and brushpots, seals and scrolls, bronze and jade, porcelain and bamboo. A lightly attended in-person preview was held at a gallery in nearby West Chester, and some, but not many, phone and absentee bids were taken. It was a true Internet sale. Anyone interested in finding out what an antique item might be worth may do so by sending a photo of the item, along with a check for $40, to Gordon S. Converse & Co., Attn: Gordon S. Converse, 758 Mancill Rd., Wayne, PA 19087. To learn more about Gordon S. Converse & Co., and the upcoming auctions, please log on to www.AuctionsatConverse.com. o

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Dealer profile: Meet Tessa McKim

A little Texas gal with a passion for travel and textiles

Lou Christine

essa McKim is a globe-trotting textile importer and designer who loves her family, travelling and doing business. The blue-eye Texan, with a froggy voice, is small in stature yet big on accomplishment. During last century, the one-time Special Ed teacher caught a case of wanderlust. At first she bopped around Southeast Asia and then explored the Americas, only to be struck with a mean case of textile fever. The assortment of fabrics she found in Guatemala electrified her with their rich texture and colorful patterns, and she was soon hooked on them, along with the generous spirit of the people who create such a plethora of items. Throwing caution to the wind, McKim departed the comfy confines of the Houston area for the wilds of Guatemala, eventually residing there for over 10

years. Traveling hill-and-dale, McKim embraced the cultures and aligned herself with the humble people who toil away fabricating hand woven items employing methods handed down for centuries. Tessa McKim’s inert Tessa McKim shows off some of her colorful hand woven Guatemalan entrepreneurial instincts textiles. Photo: Lou Christine kicked in and she began creating her own designs, recruiting local women to weave various items on what’s referred to as a “back strap loom.” Within her travels she has also became a keen-eyed buyer for some U.S. based retailers and by marketing Guatemalan made products inside neighboring Mexico, where she currently resides at her San Miguel de Allende home in that ancestral mountain town. She drives and shops around the wilds of Mexico on her own, finding goodies to bring north of the border and then drives back to her Mexican home preparing to bring those items found there into the U.S. McKim then flies to Guatemala, travels the country picking up items she ordered on an earlier trip, packs it up and places them on a container to be shipped to Houston. She flies back to Mexico, loads the van, and then drives a thousand miles to Warrenton, unloads, sets up at Blaue Haus, and then off to Houston to pick up the container continued on page 46

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been coming for 20 years. “I just love seeing people like of items coming in Dick Dickens and catching from Guatemala. up.” Tessa further states, She’s on duty “It’s really more like family selling for the entire show before breaking and if I didn’t have my dose down and packing up, taking the Guatemalan of Warrenton every six stuff back to Mexico and storing left overs months, I don’t know what near her mom’s home in Flatonia. By the I would do!” time she wraps up other business in Texas “There’s Jimmy Kohl, and Mexico, it’s about time to start the aka: Jimmy Cool, and Eric, process all over again. I’m out of breath just aka: I Am Sam. Sean, and Colorful hand woven fruit baskets. writing about it. that Blue-Eyed Kansas Her relationship with the Warrenton-Round Top shows Cowgirl, Cheri and a great group of others who tickle the started in part due to her family’s Flatonia connection. McKim funny bone. They are from all over and are just the best to balances life between her Texas roots and Warrenton, with a be around!” couple of months a year in her beloved Guatemala, and the Tessa further emphasizes, “We have customers like the rest of her everyday life at her San Miguel de Allende home. two Japanese guys who come each and every show and who McKim says the kinship she’s developed in Warrenton just ship all of their purchases to their American Antique Store might trump her adventures and the diverse lifestyle she’s in Tokyo. Or the great gal from London who visits everyday immersed in. Setting up twice a year for the past 13 years, during the show, in between her buys for the container load according to McKim, is the glue that holds it all together. she’ll ship back to England. It’s the great neighbors and Those joining Tessa in her Warrenton-based location at Das the best customers in the world, both wholesale and retail Blaue Haus Field are a non-conforming bunch of characters buyers who come pouring in. I can only guess that maybe who might be among the most colorful in the area. “A real renaissance fairs might enjoy such camaraderie, yet it would hoot,” she says, “and they flash lots of panache.” be hard to top the good people and fun times we have right Tessa beams when she speaks of Jim and Anna, who have here at Warrenton!” o

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Hot auction action in Carmine during the shows

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f you’ve never been Al Friedman’s desire to pursue his auctioneer dream. After to an auction, then cutting his teeth as a vendor in the Houston market at such you have missed events as Trade Fair II, he finally made the leap and started out on an exciting way his own auctioneering business that has now culminated in to buy specialty items this new building in Carmine, which will house both his for your collection. antique show and auction. Not bad for a kid just looking for Why? Because of the “X stamps. Factor”, that is, you never As the search for that rare find is never-ending, it is the know who is going to bid lifeblood of keeping his business in demand and so frequent on any particular item “antique trips” are a regular part of his schedule. Getting the Auctioneer Al Friedman comments that on-line bidding is becoming increasingly and so the potential to right items is one of the many challenges of coordinating an popular in his business. (Chris Westall.) walk away with the “steal auction, as well as having the right staff to put it all together. of the century” is always present. And thanks to Specialty But the hardest aspect, given that the auctioneer is a middleAuction Company, you’ll have the chance to bid on quality man in the process, may be having to keep both sellers and items at the Grand Opening of their buyers happy— not always an easy new auction house on Saturday, task, but SAC has proven it’s up for March 30. the job. Specialty Auction Co. (SAC) is Having attended SAC’s auction the brainchild of Al Friedman, who myself at the Ullrich building this will be holding his fourth auction last fall, and being an absolute this spring in Carmine during the auction novice, I can attest to antique events. Formerly held in the general air of excitement and the old A.H. Ullrich Building, the anticipation among the attendees new auction house is located just a as each item is brought out and few miles away at 2110 Hinze Road showcased; while the auctioneer (about a 1/2 mile north of the Big starts that all-too-familiar “fastRed Barn). Up for bidding will be talking” chant that is every part of The March 30 Carmine auction will feature a lot of great vintage country store/advertising/ the auction experience. Again if country store items, vintage advertising and old toys. petroliana items, many of which (Photo: Chris Westall.) continued on page 48 come from Mr. Friedman’s personal collection spanning 30 years. A photo gallery of items for auction can be found at www.auctionzip.com, enter ID# 24105. Growing up collecting stamps started a lifelong passion of searching for antiques and after moving to Houston in the 80s, a chance meeting with an auction house owner cemented

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Dealer showers / laundry machines in Warrenton

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fter a long day on your feet attending booth sales, most dealers are ready for a hot shower, a clean set of clothes and a place to unwind for a while. Unfortunately, not all Warrenton venues offer these services. The Hillcrest Inn, conveniently located in the heart of downtown Warrenton, has a coin-operated shower house that is open all night. The building is located on the rear side of the Hillcrest Inn, in the heart of Warrenton, right below the Upper Deck Cafe. Washers and dryers are also available in the same area. Relax with a glass of wine or some great eats at the Cafe while waiting for your laundry to finish. The cafe is open until 10 p.m. Bar W Field, at the north side of Warrenton, also offers 24-hour coin-op showers that are open to all area dealers. A sit-down Mexican food booth is located just a few rows south of the shower house and they also serve until late. o CARMINE AUCTION, from page 47

you’ve never been to one, it is something you have to do before you die. But if you’re feeling a little timid about how it all works, not to worry, there are bidding assistants there to help those new to the process learn the ropes. Given his decades-long experience dealing in vintage country store, advertising and petroliana, Al Friedman knows his market and that only the high quality items he auctions are what attracts buyers. And according to Al, “This type of memorabilia is really making a comeback and, although the rare items and those that are in really good condition will always bring a good price, it’s really a buyer’s market right now with great deals for those interested in this genre.” A sampling of petroliana to be featured during The auction will start at 9 a.m. on the spring auction. (Photo: Chris Westall.) Saturday March 30, but the real kickoff happens on Thursday March 28 when the doors to the new building open up for the start of Mr. Friedman’s antiques show, which will run through Saturday, April 6. You can also stop by to preview the auction items at any time prior to the strike of the auctioneer’s gavel on Saturday morning. Auction items can be purchased using cash, check (local only), or credit card. A 12% buyer’s premium is in play and a 2% discount applies for those purchasing by cash or check. Although auctions would seem to be a natural fit at the antiques fair, they have been relatively rare over the years— which makes this one all the more welcome within our antiques community. And we are indeed lucky to have Specialty Auction Co. as a part of the area’s events family, providing buyers access to exceptional items and doing so through the lively auction experience. A great tradition that lives on... Let the bidding begin! o SHOW DAILY mobile during the shows: 979-966-7820

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Miracle on Ice jersey brings $657,250 at auction

he jersey that was worn two days later in the gold medal game by team captain Mike against Finland, which exceeded Eruzione in the 1980 U.S. its estimate, to realize $286,800. Men’s Olympic Hockey Team The hockey gloves Eruzione wore “Miracle on Ice” 4-3 victory over throughout the entire tournament the dreaded and feared Soviet went for more than 10 times their Union team – voted Top Sports pre-auction estimates by bringing The jersey worn by Mike Eruzione during the famous Moment of the 20th Century by $53,775, while the warm-up suit ‘Miracle on Ice’ 1980 Olympics hockey game against Sports Illustrated – and the stick he was wearing during the medal the Russians fetched nearly $660,000 at auction this that Eruzione used to score the February. The victory is commonly referred to as the most ceremony (when he famously called important sports moment of the 20th century. eventual game-winning goal his entire team up to the podium to realized $657,250 and $262,900, respectively, to bring more share the moment) realized $26,290 and the red pants that than $920,000 at Heritage Auctions on February 23. Eruzione wore in the Olympics realized $28,680. The stick, the night’s opening lot, topped its estimate by “The ‘Miracle on Ice’ is the greatest American sports more than five times – amidst spirited bidding – to realize moment of the 20th century and a moment that transcended $262,900. The white jersey that Eruzione wore in the all geo-political boundaries,” said Chris Ivy, Director of “Miracle” game was the subject of much pre-auction buzz Sports at Heritage Auctions. “Tonight we saw collectors and several rounds of bidding before rising to finish at show Mike Eruzione, and that entire team, how highly they $657,250. think of him and of the things he achieved. It couldn’t have Eruzione auctioned off his historic 1980 Olympic material happened to a nicer, more giving person.” – where the upstart Americans famously toppled the Heritage Auctions is the World’s Third Largest Auction USSR hockey juggernaut 4-3 on February 22 – to benefit House with annual sales of more than $800 million, and his children and grandchildren and to benefit his Winthrop 750,000+ online bidder members. For more information Foundation, which funds charities in his hometown of about Heritage Auctions, and to join and receive access Winthrop, Massachusetts. to a complete record of prices realized, with full-color, The trove also contained the blue jersey the captain wore enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit HA.com. o

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Hats off to all the fun loving folks

Lou Christine

ats can say volumes about a person. I personally like sporting one or another from my collection of work fedoras. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t embrace hats early on. Back where I come from, mostly old men wore hats. Yet, from tyke to manhood, the women in my family harped on me to wear a hat. Aunt Dinny was always concerned I was going to catch my death of a cold. No matter if it was sunshine, blue sky or well into spring, she had me looking more like Nanook of the North than the smooth, young sharpie that I was with the perfect pompadour. Here at the Warrenton-Round Top shows we are treated to folks wearing a wide varity of hats, from the practical to the zany and elegant. So last show I took some photos to share with you this show. o

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Rare violin discovered in trash thought to be worth $50,000

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San Antonio, Texas man recently pulled over to take a peek at a pile of interesting looking trash left out for removal. While rummaging, he noticed a dirty old violin among the debris. Remembering his wife needed to get her violin repaired, he tossed it in the vehicle thinking it could come in handy for parts and gave it to her as a gift. Turns out it was quite a gift indeed. The wife decided to get it appraised rather than using it for parts. She was initially offered $1,000 for the instrument. The husband decided to get a second opinion and took it to the popular PBS ‘Antiques Roadshow’ TV series, which was in the area at the time. The violin, featured on the premiere season of the TV series, turned out to be a Giuseppe Pedrazzini worth somewhere in the neighborhood of $35,000, or up to $50,000 once cleaned and repaired. Peter Shaw, of the Houston-based Amati Violin Shop, appraised the piece for ‘Antiques Roadshow’. During an interview with Huff Post Live, Shaw said, “Even though it didn’t look like much, it was in very good condition.” He added, “I immediately recognized what it was.” A friendly tip to those who may be seeking information on the value of your antique items: It’s usually best to get an appraisal from someone who isn’t interested in buying your stuff! o

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Bonnie & Clyde handguns fetch $504K

wo guns found on the bodies of notorious Depression-era gangsters Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow after they were ambushed by police in 1934 sold for $504,000 at RR Auction in Nashua, New Hampshire this past September. Bonnie’s Colt .38 snub-nosed revolver, which brought $264,000, was found by police taped to her inner thigh. Clyde’s Colt .45, which brought $240,000, was on his waistband on May 23, the day the lovebird bandits died in a hail of gunfire. “These amazing and historic weapons were found on the couple the morning of their deaths and gifted to Capt. (Frank) Hamer, along with other items from that ill-fated day. The guns, along with other items, were taken by authorities at the time as part of their compensation package for the ambush,” said Bobby Livingston, vice president at RR Auction, in a news release. Hamer was one of the officers who killed the gangster duo. The pair have become American icons and legends over the years. o

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Church services at St. James and St. John’s

aster Sunday falls on the first official Sunday of the shows, and those who would like to attend worship services are invited to St. James Episcopal Church in La Grange. The church, located across the street from HEB at 156 North Monroe, will be holding a variety of services beginning on March 28-31. (See a list of services at the end of the story). According to Daryl Hay, the church’s rector, whether Episcopalian or not, the doors of St. James will be open for all during the shows. For shoppers and vendors alike, a time of quiet reflection may do the mind and body some good after facing the stress of traffic and large crowds. “Our saying is ‘Enter as Strangers and Leave as Friends’,” Hay explained. “During the shows we hope to reach Episcopalians from Austin and Houston, and offer a quiet, prayerful refuge.” Besides the spiritual aspect of St. James, the church also offers those who enjoy unique architecture the opportunity to experience the style of English Queen Anne, according to Hay. The church was built in 1885 and is one the oldest

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church structures in La Grange. Also, the tower bell weighs in at a whopping 711-pounds and was hung in 1892. “Queen Anne style was based on a revival in England,” Hay said. “It didn’t fully reach America until the 1870s. It is really worthwhile to see and take a few photos.” For more information, visit stjameslagrange.org or call 979968-3910.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church, located on the south end of Warrenton, holds open-air Sunday worship throughout the shows at 8:30 a.m. All denominations are invited to attend. Antiques Week provides a unique ministry opportunity for St. John’s. The members strive to offer a place for weary shoppers and vendors to rest and be replenished in mind, body and soul. The food booth, located in front of the church, is run by member volunteers and all proceeds go to the ministry. The menu consists of BBQ, chicken fajitas, Texas Cheese Steak, stuffed baked potatoes, and other specialties, plus home made baked goods and cold drinks. Coffee and breakfast are also available daily during the shows. Church members wholeheartedly reflect their motto of “Serving the Lord and Good Food”. Friendly smiles abound as do the welcoming invitations to share in worship and fellowship. o

Howdy Folks, This is Al Moulaison from Flying Star Antiques in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada. My wife and I are driving down for the show in March and April. We figure it’s about 1,700 miles give or take. I was just on the Show Daily site and see there is a show guide showing different dealers and the area’s they are in. I was wondering if at all possible I could get the latest copy sent to me. It would make great reading on the way to Texas and get us familiarized with the items sold and the dealers who sell them. Is there a cost to this guide? Al & Wendie Moulaison Ontario, Canada Hello Al, That sounds like a fun trip. We have mailed subscriptions available for $16 a year (spring & fall editions). You may also read the full edition on-line at www.showdaily.us Click on the cover photo on the top left corner of our home page to access that. You can also see some of our videos on the shows there as well. Subscription checks should be mailed to: Show Daily, 6231 Hwy 159, Rutersville / La Grange, TX 78945.

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etal artists Richard and Linda Hamilton have been bending, welding, crimping and painting old roofing tin and othere salvaged metal turning it into unique and colorful creations - since 1988. Their work, created by hand with many pieces bring one-of-a-kinds, is whimsical, fun and uncommon. Most pieces have a horticultural flare, but the couple enjoys the “folky-country” look as well. This April marks 20 years that Texas Trash and Treasures first set their “creations” out for the pickin’ in Warrenton. Linda remembers the late property owner, Katherine Dillard, welcoming them with open arms and showing them to their prime spot on the highway. Since then, Texas Trash has returned to this same spot every season without fail. Richard and Linda have sold their work at hundreds of shows over the years and they say, “Warrenton is by far the best show on earth!” Linda is thankful, mentioning, “Our sales have crept up each year due to our very loyal following. We see many of the same faces show after show and most say the same thing... ‘What’cha got new this year?’ We absolutely love our customers!” The Hamiltons live and create in Carmine, Texas. The funky turquoise building known as Texas Trash and Treasures sits right on Hwy 290. Be sure to visit their booth this Warrenton and celebrate 20 years with them. o

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Dear Editor, I’m wondering if there is anyone who rents golf carts or any kind of small electric vehicle in the show area? I recently fell and broke my leg, so something like this would be really helpful for me as I know it will be hard to get around the fields on crutches. Jenni Grant via email Hello Jenni, Currently, the only place that rents golf carts is the Marburger Farm Antique Show, for use at that venue only. You my bring your own golf cart, but do be aware that they are not allowed to be driven on the highway. You will get a ticket. However, just about the entire Warrenton show area can be covered without getting on the highway and most fields have dirt roads and trails. There are locations to park your trailer if you should decide to bring your own. Dear Editor, Are there antiques, or other things to do in the area between shows? We can’t come this spring, but we’re thinking of spending a few days there maybe in May. Would it be worth our time? Bobbi & Jack McKleen Hello Bobbi & Jack, Yes, there is plenty of shopping, live music, dining, dancing and more. Read about some of it here in Show Daily!

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Slice of life Lou Christine

t’s funny how what’s initially perceived as an insignificant event can become a lifealtering moment. Someone gave Frank Merendino a knife. He was about six years old. That was it! From that moment on, the young Levittown, New York native had a fascination with knives that has lasted a lifetime for the 66-year old. His interest with items that have cutting edges further appreciated while Merendino resided in the wilderness of Idaho and now Cisco - in Jim Bowie’s Texas. These days, accompanied by wife Delores, the Merendinos venture around the state attending various knife and gun shows about twice a month. The Warrenton-Round Top shows is about as far as they travel, but according to the Merendinos, the trek is always well worth the trip. Frank and Delores set up in the Dillard’s area, specifically inside the metal fabricated barn in the rear of the property.

Back and to the right, the Merendinos showcase their array of everything that’s knife and sword. It’s “butcher’s Babylon, a hunter’s heaven, a swordsman’s salvation!” says Frank. Their display is impressive, with a line up of knives and swords of all sorts - those for various practical uses and those that whet the appetite of the serious knife or sword collector. “Business has been booming!’ says Frank. “We sell at gun shows, and lately, with all the news, gun sales are up, way up! It’s one of those silver linings that’s bringing the crowds to our booths to gander at our knives and swords.” Merendino figures up to 60 percent of his knife sales are for practical purposes, with the rest of interest in his knives taken up by serious collectors. “Case knives are my best seller,” stated Merendino in a continued on page 57

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Vintage movie poster collection sells for 1.2 million in bankruptcy court

courtroom is probably not the first place one thinks of when searching for rare movie posters, but that’s where New Jersey collector Ralph DeLuca made the score of a lifetime – a 1927 German poster advertising Fritz Lang’s sci-fi classic Metropolis. DeLuca, a collector who owns the film memorabilia website RalphDeLuca.com, outbid three other formidable competitors in an auction held December 13, 2012 in the US Bankruptcy Court in Los Angeles. DeLuca said he was “thrilled” to hand over $1.2 million to acquire one of only four known examples of the iconic Metropolis three-sheet. Two of those four are held in institutional collections, while the other two [including DeLuca’s] are privately owned. “For a poster I really want, I’ll pay serious cash. I always put my money where my mouth is,” DeLuca said. Bidding opened at $740,000, upping the $700,000 private cash offer DeLuca had tendered previously to the Bankruptcy Court. Some of the movie-poster world’s top players were present to chase the cinematic treasure. They included an agent for Heritage Auctions of Dallas, Bruce Marchant of London-based Reel Poster Gallery, who represented UK collector Andrew Cohen; and a rep from the California auction house Profiles in History, who was there to bid on behalf of Steve Fishler, owner of Metropolis Comics, New York City. “If anything surprised me, it was that Heritage was not my main competitor. I expected to have to fight them tooth and nail, but they were out of the running – as was Steve Fishler’s representative – before the bidding even reached $900,000. At that point, it was down to Andrew Cohen’s rep and myself,” DeLuca said. Marchant and DeLuca competed in $20,000 increments beyond the $840,000 mark until Marchant called it quits at $1.18 million. DeLuca’s trumping bid of $1.2 million went unchallenged, and the hammer fell to end the auction. DeLuca was declared the winner of a group lot containing the Metropolis poster and eight other items that included a valuable 1933 poster for the film King Kong, a one-sheet teaser for The Invisible Man, the original artwork for Jailhouse

Rock, and a Charles Addams drawing of the Addams Family, amongst other collectibles. The courtroom auction wrapped a significant chapter in the bankruptcy of collector Kenneth Schacter of Valencia, California. According to a December 13, 2012 Reuters report, Schacter purchased the Metropolis poster seven years ago for $690,000, using funds he borrowed from an investor with whom he was to share profits once the poster was resold. When Schacter retained the poster in his own collection and did not resell it, Mannheim filed suit and was awarded a judgment against Schacter. Schacter did not pay the judgment, but he did file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December of 2011 to reorganize his debts. His course of action was derailed when Mannheim learned in March 2012, through an item appearing in The Hollywood Reporter, that the Metropolis poster was being offered for sale for $850,000 through a movie poster website. Consequently, Mannheim asked the Bankruptcy Court to convert Schacter’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, stating he believed Schacter was concealing assets. The Court sided with Mannheim and re-categorized the bankruptcy as a Chapter 7, thereby forcing Schacter to liquidate his assets. Shortly thereafter, Bankruptcy Trustee John J. Menchaca stepped in to take possession of the Metropolis poster and other items. When Ralph DeLuca learned of the seizure, he hired a Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney to investigate his options as a potential purchaser. DeLuca’s attorney informed him that it would be possible to present an offer to the trustee. “Ordinarily in an arrangement of that type, a person making an offer puts up 25 percent and shows proof of funds for the remaining 75 percent. I immediately put up the full $700,000 I was offering, in the form of a cashier’s check. The trustee felt it was a good deal.” Ultimately, Trustee Menchaca decided to liquidate the posters through a courtroom auction, with DeLuca’s privately tendered bid serving as the opener. While reselling the Metropolis poster is an option, DeLuca said he is not in a hurry to part with his most valuable artwork. “Eventually if I get the right price for it, I’ll sell it, and when I do, it will be for a world-record price,” he said. o

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telephone interview. The straight talking “knifer” explained that Case products are well made and American made. Those familiar with knives will attest to the quality. Case produces many types of knives but is mostly known for their sturdy and utilitarian pocketknives. Hobo, The Copperlock, Slimlock, Cheetah, Tiny Trapper and Baby Doc are all patterns by Case familiar to serious blade aficionados. One might say, “...forget the Swiss.” Case was founded in 1889 by a pair of brothers in Little Valley, New York. They moved the company to Pennsylvania in 1905. These days, Case Knives are manufactured in Bradford, Pennsylvania. The company has merged with another quality, American business - Zippo Manufacturing Company, renowned for their wind-proof cigarette lighter. Merendino also admires, collects and deals in knives and swords produced from a laborious process known as “Damascus Steel” - an ancient method going back to 300 B.C. in India and Sri Lanka. The breakthrough technique became further perfected by middle-eastern sword makers in Persia and Syria with the molten steel of the new blade repeatedly layered as many as three to four hundred times, lionizing the blade with archangel strength and long-lasting integrity. With the right maintenance, the blade remains

impervious to pitting and dullness. The industrial age provided sword smiths cheaper and easier techniques and the Damascus process gave way to other methods. Yet in 1973, a blade smith by the name of William F. Moran reintroduced the tried-and-true Damascus method at the Knife Makers Guild Show, thus we have the beginnings of a renaissance when it comes to forging steel blades. Considering Merendino’s lifelong appreciation of well-crafted blade weaponry, Frank couldn’t help but notice the fineness of Katana swords. What’s a Samurai warrior without his most notable fashion statement? “The Katana Samurai sword came to light in the 14th century when it first became embraced by the warrior elite. The weapon’s properties, its preciseness, its lines and curvature, and attention to detail elevated the Katana sword to a cutting-edge, state-of-the-art masterpiece. The Merendinos bring a game hunter’s treasure trove of steel edged products to each show, enough to fill Sir Lancelot with envy. “Looking to cut something?” contact Cutting Edge! “Seeking that special piece to further bolster your knife collection?” Go see Frank and Delores. o

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The wild and wonderful creators behind Punkies’ Place

here are many colorful characters at Texas’ Antiques Week, but none may be as vibrant as the personality found inside one tent at The Marketplace in Warrenton. Anchored by a giant pink sign and a pink and white trailer, Diane Conlee’s flamboyant operation, Punkies’ Place, is positioned right at the entrance. After 25 years shopping at the shows and five years vending, the energetic Diane has her own quirky views of the spectacle; her take on being a business owner; and the story behind her mascot – Punkie, the parti-poodle. “We came in with our big tent,” Diane said, recalling that at that time she and her four vendors, all ex-store owners not quite ready to quit the fun of selling, should have possibly started off a little more conservatively. “We didn’t know any better.” Despite the aggressive start, Diane said it worked just fine as business grew with a variety of customers making the biannual stop at her marquee. “We felt like we had finally arrived when customers were choosing us,” said Diane, who previously owned Buy Buy Birdie, a store that was featured in Southern Living and on a CSI episode. About dealers and decorators to Round Top newcomers, Diane said, “We want everyone to have a good time… that’s our bread and butter.” Punkies’ Place features Mexican dresses, one-of-a-kind accessories and statement furniture and as described by Diane, “A mix of colors, embroidery, velvets and Bohemian. It’s a real Texas Mercado. Everything is for sale.” Adding to the variety are the other Punkies’ Place vendors. MaMaMa’s creates hand-sewn dresses and home décor with vintage fabrics and Henfeathers brings in an assortment of tie-dyed goods. The theme behind Punkie’s Place is a pink-eared partipoodle named Punkie, who attends the shows and remains by Diane’s side at home while she prepares for the next one. Diane said that Punkie is instrumental in her creative design process, motivating her to devise her ideas. “I just make it up as I go,” Diane said, referring to the

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origin of their vintage pom pom trim on apparel to wrapping a pintuck headboard in brightly colored serape. “We just do weird and creative things” That creativity also goes as far as how she manages the outdoor elements that sometime visit the shows. Weather is no match for Punkie’s. “It’s an outdoor show,” Hannah Conlee (left), Nell Murrell and explained Diane, Diane Conlee toast to fun and success with a glass of champagne. referring the fact that weather happens so it shouldn’t be surprising. “We have been in rain, cold, heat and hail… a tornado came nearby once, too. We just toast with a Bloody Mary, laugh, stick on a smile and sell something.” Diane said one thing shoppers can expect is that they will not see the exact same items, as she and her vendors have worked feverishly to debut a plethora of new merchandise. Although Punkie’s tent is always evolving, one thing remains the same – how they open and close each show. “We begin and end with a toast of champagne,” Diane said. “The feeling is great! We recreate it for each show. As for the Punkies’ Place experience, “They have to come to Punkies’ to get it. Then, you would get the dynamic.” o

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Wearable art made with love

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hen most people retire, they usually leave behind “Our key to selling in Warrenton is that it’s important to years of a hectic work schedule and move into a establish a look for our tongue-in-cheek T-shirts and trailers,” more leisurely pace of life -- their time filled with Neuendorff said. “We have not had the opportunity to show activities they have dreamed of enjoying for years. However, our new designs to that crowd yet.” for three former La Grange It’s often heard that artisticHigh School teachers, their types have bouts of mental transition to retirement has blocks, however for these developed into full-time three, blocking the ideas that careers as business owners. are constantly blossoming Kim Neuendorff, Susan has been challenging. Walton and Ronda von Neuendorff said they often Minden-Nietsch, all former find a goal met, but the art teachers, have combined thoughts of how to make it forces to create XOXOart & even better continue to flow Company which specializes before they finally slam the in custom-made statement door on them. pieces and wearable art. The “No idea is a bad idea,” business was formed right Kim said, referring to Kim Neuendorff (L), Susan Walton and Ronda von Minden-Nietsch here in Fayette County and continued on page 60 are the owners and artists behind XOXO Art and Company. began taking orders in June 2012. During the shows, they are located on the highway side of Das Gruene Haus in Warrenton. “What’s really unique is everything is hand-done, original and with no computer generation,” said Neuendorff, an artist and designer with a masters in fine art. “While mostly everyone is picking up China jewelry, we are going with the new trend toward Texas and USA products.” Two of their hottest selling items are custom T-shirts and trailer pendants. The T-shirts have hand-drawn art that is scanned then used to make the screen for creation. The pendants are hand cut then decorated. They can even take individual orders for jewelry pieces or T-shirts. All three owners have roles they excel at, but they are quick to point out that they share as many duties as possible to keep the business moving forward. Kim is the designer, Susan specializes in beading and Rhonda handles most administrative duties. “We all pitch in,” Neuendorff said. “A lot of it comes from being teachers – we just kept on going – it’s an extension of our careers.” The trio has worked months since the last show to get their new designs ready and can’t wait to show them off to the packs of shoppers that swarm Warrenton. Bowie Table Rentals: 979-966-9260 We deliver!

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the group’s philosophy. “But, sometimes we have to say ‘No more ideas!’” von Minden-Nietsch echoed that sentiment with her own take: “One idea leads to another and another. It never stops,” she said. All the husbands have been extremely supportive, the trio said, even though the ladies are away from home extensively. In addition to the husbands, Neuendorff’s dad, Don, has taken the initiative at times by surprising the ladies with u-hauls and hotel rooms that have been pre-paid. All their hard work combined with family help has led their creations to being picked-up in a show room at the Dallas Market Center. But with that success, they are still focused on their individual customers. “If they want it, we can do it,” said von MindenNietsch. “Whatever is requested can be accomplished since we Boot bling jewelry is a fun and fashionable way to dress up footwear. do it all ourselves.”

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In addition to the show, they are working on a new catalog, and, of course, more and more designs for their website that has drawn international customers from as far away Australia. Despite the enormous amount of time and energy all that encompasses, they have kept in touch with their basis. “We are teachers at heart and we like to find humor in the Beaded turquoise necklaces, things we take to Warrenton,” earrings and bracelets are von Minden-Nietsch said. among the offerings at “They are fun and different.” XOXO Art and Company. For more information on XOXO Art & Company, check out http://www. xoxoartandcompany.com. o

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Everything but the soup:

The story of the Campbell Building

Chris Westall

ith the enduring longevity of our Antiques Week, an intricate part of the growth and development of the it’s only natural that those special individuals, Warrenton portion of the antiques shows by starting and vendors and shows among us should achieve nurturing her own venue out of the building; and to which iconic status. And in Warrenton, one show that is certainly much credit is given for laying the foundation for success on that short list is the Campbell Building. A long-time that the Campbell Building enjoys today. The connection to presentmainstay on the Warrenton day began in the late 90s, scene, the Campbell Building when an enterprising young is not only rich in its heritage woman by the name of Robin but also offers one of the best Lindberg first tried to “break shopping experiences of the in” as a regular vendor on the entire extravaganza. Warrenton scene. In trying to But it wasn’t always the find her ideal spot, Robin acted case. Originally built as a car upon the sage advice of her dealership in the 1920s, it has husband, Charles, to sit in front changed faces and owners many of her favorite show places and times over the years. In fact, count the number of people at one time or another it has going in. When the final tally been owned by such legendary came in, the Campbell Building Warrenton-Round Top families The cream and red Campbell Building in downtown as the Zapps, Rencks and Warrenton has become a landmark location during the shows. had won hands down. (Photo: Show Daily.) But after being told someone Bybees. The building also has a notorious side to it, having been seized at one time due to would have to die before she could get a slot at the Campbell boot-legging going on inside the building. Of course, that Building, it appeared she may be in for a long wait. was in a completely different era but does add some notorious Fortunately, her lucky break came sooner than later (she never did ask, “who died?”) and she got the last spot on what flair to the old building’s history. After the death of philanthropist Faith Bybee in the late is now called Campbell Alley. She had made it and in her 1980s, the building was purchased by Kay Campbell, for words was on “cloud nine.” which it bears her name to this day. Mrs. Campbell became continued on page 62

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than you can imagine in the way of unique Fast forward several shows and finds— it’s no wonder as Robin and Charles became the show’s well-known regulars at the Campbell Building logo is, “The Campbell they would half-jokingly mention to the current owners (the Building, why shop Drefkes) that if they ever anywhere else in wanted to sell the building, Warrenton?” she and Charles would love to The Lindbergs just own it - never mind whether celebrated their twentieth show as they could actually pull it off. owners and looking back, would Well, the joking became all not change a thing. As Robin says, too serious when the Drefkes sounding like a proud mother doting suddenly gave them the on her children and home, “Our opportunity buy it, and only vendors are all dear friends, like 2 days to decide. After a mad one big, happy family. The place scramble that included finding is clean, quaint and even seems to some partners, the Lindbergs smile at you when you pass her by.” were the proud owners of the But it would be a mistake if you do. Campbell Building. Even after all these years, when Dealer Steven Porterfield and Robin Lindberg relax on That was in 2003, and today she first took her husband’s advice the big red Adirondack chairs in front of the Campbell the old gray building with it’s to sit in front of those other shows, Building. (Photo: Show Daily.) once white trim now glistens the Campbell Building is still one of like sunshine as it’s pale yellow facade and fire-engine red the most visited venues. A stronger statement than any that columns stand out noticeably among the other aged buildings this historic building and show is in very good hands. And of Warrenton. The Lindbergs, in a tip of the hat to a simpler as for Robin, it’s safe to say that you can still find her firmly time, offer hand-held fans to those in need of a wisp of cool planted on “cloud nine.” o air, as well as providing several red Adirondack chairs which flank the front yard allowing those with hurting feet to take a break from shopping. Given this kind of customer service combined with the offerings of its vendors— which include the finest in estate jewelry, costume jewelry, vintage clothing, hand painted furniture, linens and lace, dolls, chic clothing and accessories, antiques, Bakelite, furniture, chandeliers and lighting, quilts, decorator items, garden furniture, shabby chic and more

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These boots aren’t made for walkin’ Derek Phillips

hat started out as a way to keep alive the memory of a departed family member has now turned into a thriving passion and business for a Hempstead, Texas woman. Starting with 6 pairs of size four-and-a-half cowboy boots worn by her grandmother, ‘Nanaw’, Ivy Kolaja began her forte of creating by taking those sentimental boots and crafting them into cowboy boot purses. “Everything that has belonged to a family member has a sentimental place in my heart,” Ivy said with conviction. “I just can’t seem to part with it.” Ivy said the idea for her enterprise of craftsmanship

came while shopping the Warrenton show areas in 2003. She came across a boot purse and a light bulb went off -- she knew exactly how to use her Nanaw’s boots, especially since no one in the family wore that size and parting with them was not an option. Ivy said it took her about a day to complete her first Boot-purse maker Ivy Kolaja at boot purse, which she made her booth in Warrenton’s Granny McCormick’s Yard. for herself. She then made (Photo: Derek Phillips.) one for her mother. Her family and friends raved over the designs. “Everyone who saw them fell in love,” Ivy remembered. “I played with the design and changed things up. I decided to use belts as the straps instead of just leather to add character. That way, I was making *the purses out of refurbished items, giving them new life and purpose.” continued on page 64

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Ivy says that many of her customers have boots that have been outgrown or belonged to family members and they have no idea what to do with them. So, she meets them, either in Warrenton at her booth in Granny McCormick’s, at her shop, or sometimes just by phone or internet to get their input on the design. “I want to make them something they can treasure,” Ivy said, “without the worry of it ever being duplicated, because I never make any two alike.” Besides crafting boot purses from sentimental pieces, Ivy is also constantly on the search for rare boot designs for the ones she creates to sell. There is one additional qualification to make her cut -- the boots must be real leather and durable so they can be sewn. “I am looking for the unusual and unique, the ones that

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have different tops,” Ivy said. “Whether it’s my boots or the customers, each one is individual and has it’s own character.” If you don’t have your own boots, Ivy can build you a custom boot purse from in-stock provisions, including the boots tops and accessories like the belt strap, stones and beads for the closure as well as a variety of concho selections. “I guarantee my craftsmanship one-hundred percent,” Ivy said emphatically. “I have never had one come back that I was not able to repair, and I will repair it at no charge.” Ivy’s said her most notable sale was a boot purse for then PGA Tour golfer Mark Calcavecchia’s wife, Brenda. She’s even sold one to a lady who owns a floating fishing camp in Alaska. But, the one closest to her heart is the first one she made from her Nanaw’s boots. It has stood the test of time and is a source of motivation when she sits down in her barn sewing. “It’s the inspiration of how and why I started making the purses,” Ivy said. o

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Happenings at The Marketplace

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lack Jack’s Cantina offers a daily happy hour and drink specials under the main pavilion. The cantina is equipped with tables and two big screen TVs tuned into sports action. During the shows, The NCAA Basketball Tournament, “March Madness”, will be in full swing, along with Major League Baseball. “Husbands can sit while the women shop,” said Jodi Corbell, sales manager for Group W Productions, which owns and manages the site. “We think it’s something good to keep men occupied for a while and the women get to keep shopping.” If that doesn’t suit your taste, gospel recording artist, Danny Bingham, will be performing his progressive Christian country music on Easter Sunday, March 31. From Comanche, Texas, Bingham has been playing for more than 40 years and has had two songs reach the Country Gospel Music Guild charts. He will be playing some of his own tunes, as well as some classic hymns. “All of my music is pretty much original Christian country. It will be something people haven’t heard before,” said Bingham, who has recorded 3 CDs, featuring 16 original songs. “I feel good about being asked to play. Basically, I go around to churches and festivals and spread the good news. I always try to find some place to play on Easter. It’s a big deal.” To learn more about Bingham and his music, check out www.DannyBingham.blogspot.com. “We are bringing a little church to the shows. Come celebrate Easter with us,” Corbell said. Elvis will also make his biannual appearance on the main stage at 6 p.m. Friday, March 29, during late night shopping. There will be live entertainment both weekends, featuring the Supercolliders. o

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Take a trek along the local wine trail

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olks may be surprised to learn that there are several excellent vineyards and wineries - with tasting rooms open to the public - not far from the show area. Spanning from Brenham and Burton to the north (see map below) then southward through La Grange and the Schulenburg area, the route covers a little over 60 miles. It is a scenic drive, especially during blue bonnet season. Texas wines are beginning to make a mark on the national map, with over 200 wineries currently in operation. In fact, the Lone Star State is the fifth largest wine producer in the country. Take a weekend off to come out to the country and follow both the blue bonnet trail and our wine trail. Many of these locally produced wines are award winning. See the websites for each to find hours, exact locations and individual details. 1. Windy Winery: www.windywinery.com #s on the map 2. Pleasant Hill Winery: www.pleasanthillwinery.com correspond to the numbered web3. Saddlehorn Winery: www.saddlehornwinery.com sites listed left. 4. Rohan Meadery: www.rohanmeadery.com 5. Rosemaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vineyard: www.wines-made-in-texas.com 6. The Weimary: www.weimary.com 7. Moravia Vineyard: www.moraviavineyard.com o

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Antiques on the Square show gears up for shopping and swapping

e have so much fun out here,” says Lisa Stansbury, one of the master minds behind Fayetteville’s Antiques on the Square Show. “Each season is like a big family reunion, but better, because everyone is bringing great stuff too.” The smallish venue, located on the historic Fayetteville town square in the heart of town, features a line-up of dealers

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from Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, Arkansas and Mississippi with an interesting mix of antiques, art and collectibles. “In the evening, around 5:30, we have happy hour with the dealers and shoppers. Since we are open late, a lot of dealers from other shows like to come out, relax and take a peak at the treasures our venders have gathered in between show seasons,” adds Stansbury. o

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here’s a lot going on in Fayetteville all year long from art openings, concerts and music festivals to cultural events that celebrate the local community’s traditional Czech-German heritage and more. The Fayetteville Chamber Music Festival (held the second and third weekends of May) is an extraordinary event that attracts musicians from Europe and across the United States. The Festival also has house concerts throughout the year. ArtWalk, sponsored by Fayetteville-based Arts For Rural Texas (ARTS), features over 60 artists assembled on Fayetteville’s historic square on the first weekend in May. The offerings include a variety of fine art, jewelry, fine crafts, food, wine tasting, music and even kids’ art-activity projects. Proceeds aid rural art programs, with a large portion benefiting school-aged children. For another treat, bring your lawn chair and join Fayetteville to cheer on the BP MS 150 biker riders. This two-day bicycle ride from Houston to Austin is held the third weekend in April and raises over $15,000,000 to support the programs of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Day one finds 13,000 cyclists riding through Fayetteville greeted

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by cheering crowds, music, and the ringing of cowbells. Numerous cyclists train for the event each spring on the rolling hills near Fayetteville. This ride is the largest event of its kind in North America. The Good Old Summertime Class Bike Ride takes place on the first Sunday in June. Sponsored by the Fayetteville Cycling Club, 100 percent of the net proceeds are donated to the Fayetteville school to support student enrichment. The event is a fully supported ride with distances ranging from 25 to 65 miles followed by a BBQ lunch. Over the years, German and Czech immigrants called this small community home, naming and renaming it many times. At one time, Fayetteville was named Lick Skillet (Lickskillet). Supposedly, latecomers to the numerous community festivals who complained that all the food was gone were told to “lick the skillet.” Lickskillet Days Festival takes place third weekend in October. Fayetteville celebrates its German and Czech heritage. There are numerous B&Bs in the area and the town also has two restaurants - not to mention several interesting shops, antiques, artist studios and more. It’s worth the trip! o

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Top 10 weirdest auction lots of 2012 Compiled by Paul Fraser Collectibles

10. Bond tarot cards

A deck of 10 tarot cards that were used by Jane Seymour in 1973’s Live and Let Die sold at Christie’s in October. Solitaire’s deck sold for $38,470, representing an enormous 1,900 percent increase on its lowly $1,937 pre-auction valuation.

9. Joseph Goebbels’ early letters

A substantial archive containing Joseph Goebbels’ early letters and school papers, as well as several copies of his lamentable play, Michael Voorman: A Man’s Fate in the Pages of a Diary, was offered in Connecticut in September. Carrying a $300,000 presale estimate the documents failed to sell. The debate as to whether the sale of Nazi memorabilia should be banned rages on.

8. A turn of the century carousel tiger

An eye-catching carousel tiger, which was hand carved and painted circa 1900-1910, sold for $36,250 at Bonhams on December 4. The New York auction also featured a carousel pig, giraffe, and several frightening automaton ﬁgures.

7. Fidel Castro toby jug

An exceedingly rare Fidel Castro toby jug - thought to be one of only three ever produced - sold to an Australian bidder in Plymouth, UK in August. The jug brought a record breaking $13,174 - the highest price ever achieved for a Royal Doulton character jug at auction.

6. A 1923 San Francisco police department album

Housing over 720 mug shots across 60 pages, the police department album, which sold in New York on December 11, brought $36,000 - a 140% increase on its $15,000 presale estimate.

5. Niall Horan’s discarded toast

A slice of Vegemite smothered toast, which had been

partially eaten, then discarded, by One Direction’s Niall Horan, was offered for sale on eBay in April. Having attracted $100,000 in frantic, online bids, the perishable item was pulled from the sale without further explanation.

4. The largest piece of Moon rock ever to appear at auction October saw the largest piece of Moon rock ever to appear at auction bring $330,000. The four pound chunk, which is believed to come from the dark side of the Moon, sold alongside a prehistoric meteorite in New York.

3. A complete mammoth skeleton

A remarkable, complete mammoth skeleton sold at Sotheby’s Paris in October. Having been discovered in Siberia, the ancient skeleton was offered from the Japanese Kashiwagi museum collection. It brought $311,106. The skull of a baby triceratops named Samantha also sold in May this year for $30,000.

2. John F Kennedy’s hearse

The hearse that carried JFK’s body to Air Force One following his assassination in Dallas sold for $176,000 in January. The Cadillac hearse topped the Arizona auction, selling to Stephen Tebo, a Colorado based property developer.

1. Gandhi’s blood

A small fragment of soil believed to contain traces of Mahatma Gandhi’s blood sold for $15,940 in April. The blood stained soil, which is contained in a glass box, was taken from the site of Gandhi’s assassination in 1948. The London auction was mired in controversy: dissenters believe items associated with Gandhi should not be involved in ﬁnancial transactions. ❏

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Dallas Market Center comes to Round Top

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allas Market Center, the most complete wholesale merchandise resource in the world, has been bringing buyers and exhibitors together for more than 50 years. Products representing every category, including home furnishings, gifts, decorative accents, lighting, garden accessories, gourmet items, holiday décor, textiles, fashion accessories and apparel attract close to a quarter million buyers from across the globe each year. Additionally, they hold some 50-plus markets annually in the Dallas World Trade Center. A team from Dallas Market Center will be on hand during the shows this spring to introduce area vendors to the exciting world of possibilities available through this venue. Numerous exhibitors from the Round Top and Warrenton shows already participate at their Temp Shows on a regular basis. Wednesday through Friday, March 27, 28 and 29 the team will be at the new Henkel Hall in Round Top’s Henkel Square inviting dealers to a delicious breakfast by Royers Pie Haven and explaining in more detail what the Dallas Market Center is all about.

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Join them also Monday, April 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. for an evening soiree and to learn about their Vintage Flair Temp Show scheduled for June 20 - 23. “Dallas Market is an amazing event,” says local restaurateur Bud Royer. “They are doing such an amazing job up there in Dallas. It is almost like an extension of the Round Top shows. The displays are incredible and the traffic and sales are stellar. We all just have so much fun.” Royers joined up with the Dallas Market Center this past Thanksgiving season to deliver some 650+ pies to those hardest hit by superstorm Sandy up the New York and New Jersey areas. “We loaded up a refrigerated truck here in Round Top, drove the pies up north and helped bring a little comfort to some 5,000 people,” says Bud. “It was truly an amazing experience.” Come out to Henkel Hall in Round Top to find out how to become a part of the Dallas Market Center buzz. The energy level is sure to be high. Events are to the trade only. For additional information, also visit http://www. dallasmarketcenter.com. o

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Live in Round Top: Folk Family Revival and more

he Stone Cellar, located in Round Top’s quaint Bybee Square, features live music on the weekends during Antiques Week. Stop in and enjoy one of their many specialty imported draft beers or a glass of wine and a thin crust pizza. For a really special treat, shoppers will want to take in at least one of the two free concerts by the Folk Family Revival Band and the Arbor Antiques show grounds, located just over a mile north of the square. The group, who has played as the opening band for Willie Nelson, The Marshal Tucker Band, Charlie Robison and others, has a sound that’s been described as Americana-folkcountry music. They’ll be playing outdoors on Saturday, March 30 and Monday, April 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. The Sisters Cafe at Arbor Antiques will be serving dinner and beer and wine is also available. April 1 is also the Arbor Antiques Monday Night Wine Walk with complimentary wine, cheeses and late night shopping. o

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Bringing the age-old craft of leather work back to Round Top Derek Phillips

ome people find the roots of their calling at an early age, while others seem to sort of fall into their talent through a series of life’s experiences. For Charles Sivek, co-owner of western goods store Rafter S Leather in Round Top, his path to being a leather craftsman was the latter. After moving to La Grange from Ft. Worth 40 years ago, Sivek helped his dad work a farm and raise cattle. In school, he took up competition calf roping and had to learn to fix his own saddle. After graduation, he was working on a ranch were his roommate was doing his own leather work. Intrigued by what he saw, Sivek bought a leather kit from a well-known leather craft company out of Austin -- Tandy – and began dabbling in making belts and wallets. “I took it up and it came pretty easily to me,” Sivek said. “You have to be artistic and be into detail. I enjoyed it, but I only did it for my family and friends.” Over the next 20 years, Sivek continued his leather craft

but was busy in his “daytime” profession of framing houses and being a rancher. However, last September, Sivek was able to open Rafter S Leather along with his fiancé and future father-in-law. One of the most interesting aspects of Sivek’s business is Leather worker Charles Sivek with that he not only repairs a collection of saddles for sale at saddles for riders, but he his new Round Top business, Rafter can refurbish “antique” S Leather. (Photo: Derek Phillips.) saddles for those who want to put them on display as a collectible or use them for a decorative piece. He recently refurbished a rancher’s saddle from the 1870s.

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As far as his new, additional day “I have to be very careful with them,” Sivek said. “The job as a business co-owner (he leather may be old and dry, so in refurbishing I have to make still does ranch work), Sivek said sure I make no repairs that take away any of the value, just that although it is different from like a it would with an antique gun. I will even do research when he was doing leatherwork to get the owner background information if they want to use mostly for fun, he now gets to do more of what he really loves. it for the display.” “It’s a lot different doing this as a hobby versus having In addition to saddle handwork, Sivek also customizes a store,” Sivek said. “With leather belts and wallets and a hobby you can focus on designs gun slings, knife producing something you’re sheaths and spur straps. The proud of without worrying slings, sheaths and straps are about business. But, I like dual purpose items -- excellent working with my hands and for active use or adding that it makes me feel good when perfect touch to western décor someone appreciates my as decorative art. work.” Sivek said he doesn’t mind Besides handcrafted leather whether an item he makes or goods, Rafter S Leather also repairs is for a cowboy or a features knives, women’s home decorator. He works jewelry and cowhides. For meticulously either way. more information please visit “It doesn’t matter to me what their shop in Round Top, the use of an item is,” he said. Charles Sivek does custom leather work and repairs located across the highway “I always hold myself to the on both contemporary and vintage western pieces. from the town’s main square, highest standards that I am (Photo: Derek Phillips.) or call Sivek at 979-249capable of when I repair or 5633 or visit their website at www.raftersleather.com o make something regardless of its use.”

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New book solves the mystery of the Napier Mamie Eisenhower bracelet

fter nearly six decades, the mystery surrounding the Napier Mamie Eisenhower bracelet has finally been revealed. In December 1954, women’s editor Edyth Radom, of The Hartford Currant, wrote an exposé on The Napier Co. Featured in the article was Napier’s most famous bracelet, dubbed by collectors today as the “Mamie Eisenhower” bracelet. In the article, readers were told that only two bracelets existed; one bracelet worn by Mamie Eisenhower, and another kept secure under lock and key by The Napier Co. The caption under the detailed sterling bracelet read, “There will be no others.” This was a myth. While doing research, Melinda Lewis, jewelry historian and author of The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry (Life By Design Publishing, 2012,), learned that in 1991, Barbara Bush also became a recipient of the famous bracelet. To find the true story about how many bracelets actually existed, Lewis engaged in over 10 years of research and spoke with over 50 ex-employees, from CEO’s to jewelry designers to plant managers. “When we are dealing with limited-edition collectibles,

we have to be sure the provenance is correct. I had to question the 1950s marketing of this piece,” said Melinda. “In the process, I not only resolved the mystery of the Mamie Eisenhower bracelet, I’ve uncovered lots of common misunderstandings about The Napier Co. and brought to light hundreds of previously unknown facts about the company’s product—especially the jewelry lines.” It turns out that there were actually 25 bracelets made, which were not destroyed as the original story went. They were distributed. Eight of the 25 are now accounted for, with several lucky collectors yet to ﬁnd the remaining 17. Lewis tells the whole story about the bracelet in her book on The Napier Co., which covers the company history from the years 1875-2000. With over 4000 images, this visual encyclopedia is the authoritative reference on Napier jewelry. “Forget about what you used to think about Napier. It’s a hidden treasure in the collectibles market of vintage jewelry,” says Lewis. ❏

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It Fits

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A unique boutique with contemporary clothing for large women

ver since Molly Baldwin Johnson was a young girl, it has been difficult for her to find the right clothes -- ones that were stylish and fit her frame just right. Many times, she has browsed through department store after department store only to find the attractive clothes weren’t carried in her size or if they had her size, the design looked like it was thrown together. In the back of her mind, she always held the idea that one day it would be different for her and others who share in the same frustration. Finally, in 2011, Molly put that idea into action and opened a specialty clothing store, It Fits!, catering to plus-sized ladies who are looking for quality, wellfitting, striking wear, specializing in sizes 16W-28W. “’It Fits!’ is for any large women who understand how The It Fits! boutique is located inside a big airy hard it is find clothes,” said barn building in the new Henkel Square Market. Molly, a former antiques dealer for 15 years. “It’s frustrating, and I have self-confidence, but it was working on it. I hated the fact that clothes would only go up to size twelve. I wish I could take the hands of large ladies who shop at the shows and drag them in and show them how good clothes fit.” Those who venture into It Fits!will find plenty of band-named clothes to choose from, including Dunes, and a new line, Christopher Calvin. Molly said Dunes wear is fun, upbeat, colorful and comes pre-washed. Christopher Calvin is known for its classic linen look that is especially exciting for those who like flax. It Fits!even carries lacy items for the younger ladies. “I have fun, unique, sophisticated and comfortable clothes with a lot of style and things that can’t be found in malls,” Molly said. “We have everything from casual clothes or things to wear to work and parties. They look and feel good. We have a great collection for all large women.” Molly’s experience as a disappointed plus-size shopper has been her biggest in assets in choosing her merchandise, as she personally ventures to market to make her selections. Many of the clothes she wears she puts on the racks for others. It’s this hands-on merchandising that gives her confidence in the clothes she offers. She also stays attentive to the fashions that she sees from day-to-day, always looking to improve her lines. “If clothes fit properly, the size goes away. People are not looking at your size, but how good your clothes look,” Molly said. “If they don’t fit are or too tight, it makes you look twice as big. I am continually watching people to see what they are wearing. I am definitely aware what’s going on in the world.” Molly said she never dreamed of being in the successful position she is now, not only finding the right clothes for herself, but helping others do the same. She also recently reconnected with a childhood sweetheart she hadn’t seen in 55 years. Looks life begins again for Molly. In addition to its plus-size clothing, It Fits! also carries shoes, purses, scarves, and other accessories. Visit itfitsshop.com or call 979-249-3570 for info. o SHOW DAILY mobile during the shows: 979-966-7820

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Steven Porterfield: A ‘rock star’ in the antiques industry

lthough it cannot necessarily be said that the antiques industry is as glamorous as the music industry, one would be remiss to think it entirely devoid of any semblance of “rock stars.” One such rock star in our midst is Steven Porterfield, who has been an established vendor in Warrenton and Round Top for close to 20 years and is well known on the national and international stage. Since the ripe old age of 11, Steven has had a keen interest in vintage and antique clothing, fabrics and dolls. Coming from a household full of talented seamstresses, he was encouraged early on to develop his “natural eye” for fabric… if only his mother and grandmother knew what

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they were creating. But it is truly the folks who visit the WarrentonRound Top antiques shows who owe a debt of gratitude to the Porterfield matriarchs. Beginning in 1985, after graduating from college, he and two friends opened up a small vintage clothing store in the Midland/Odessa area called The Cat’s Meow. With his star power already beginning to outshine those around him, he proceeded within a few short years to buy out his partners’ shares and turn the modest 1,200 square foot boutique into a 4,000 square foot mecca for collectors of vintage clothing, fine china, porcelain, primitives, original Steven Porterfield’s vintage fashions have appeared on programs like Boardwalk Empire, art, dolls, toys, estate and costume among many others. (Photo: Chris Westall.) jewelry, and of course textiles. Over the years, Steven perfected his craft by travelling the country buying or selling items, working on museum installations and planning exhibits. One of the things that has kept him in demand is his skill in learning the tastes of his clientele and purchasing items for their specific needs. He currently works with museums and collectors who are expanding their holdings, dealers who are buying and selling antique and vintage clothing, costume companies that are providing period clothing for the film continued on page 91

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and stage industry, the fashion industry who purchase for inspiration and design and also for those clientele who just like to wear vintage. From there, it was only natural that this star would end up himself “selling to the stars.” His items have been used in such TV and movie hits as “Mad Men,” “Boardwalk Empire,” “Downton Abbey,” and the all-time grossing film, “Titanic.” It’s no coincidence that Steven would also find himself in front of the camera as he became a regular on the PBS hit show “Antiques Roadshow”, as a nationally recognized expert in textiles and Victoriana, being called on to assess and appraise antique and vintage Hollywood clothing and antique textiles. But Steven’s efforts don’t end there. He also promotes the biannual Antique Elegance Show in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The event features over 60 dealers from 15 different states and endeavors to bring together the best in unique and fine quality items, specializing in Pre- Civil War and the Victorian era through the 1950s. The show is every third weekend of February and September and each also provides lectures, demonstrations or presentations spanning

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a variety of topics related to antiques. It is hosted by Kevin Jones and Christina Johnson, curators from the Fashion Institute of Design & Marketing in Los Angeles. With all that on his plate, Steven has continued to be a part of the Warrenton scene for nearly twenty years. He was first located at the Old Feed Store, but later invested in the Campbell Building with Robin Lindburg in 2003, where he currently still sells. Steven’s merchandise includes everything from historical clothing to garden and antique furniture, dolls, china, pottery, old tins, tole trays, art, lace, curtains, table cloths, holiday items, quilts, bags of vintage lace, fabrics, costume and estate jewelry, vintage clothing, purses, hats and a plethora of other interesting antiques. Last season Steven expanded his reach to include a space in tent A at Marburger Farm, which only goes to show that as his business has grown so too has his star shone brighter. Now with two opportunities to see his stellar array during the shows, any astronomically-minded shopper will not miss the chance to view this spectacular “double star.” o

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Marburger Farm prepares the cow pastures for a fresh crop of antiques

hey come from Down Under. They come from across the Seven Seas. They come from every corner of the nation each spring and fall to converge on 43 acres of cow pasture in the middle of rural Texas’ Fayette County, and specifically a tiny town named Round Top, population about 90. They come to experience what Newsweek magazine has called, “one of the country’s best venues” for antiques. It’s the Marburger Farm Antique Show and if you haven’t heard about it, chances are you just weren’t paying attention. “Wow!” is how photographer April Pizana simply sums up her first visit to Marburger Farm. “You come expecting knick-knacks and you have no idea of the amazing things and displays that you will see. Once you get past the initial ‘Wow!’—it’s pure giddiness and glee.” The show boasts ten tents - each roughly the size of a football field - and a dozen historic, early Texas buildings all stuffed to the gills with the most fabulous array of 18th century French country, American cottage, vintage Italian,

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mid-century modern, antique toys, estate jewelry, advertising galore, industrial, up-cycled, as-found treasures imaginable (and some even unimaginable). The quality of merchandise, the fantastic 350+ top-notch dealers and the creative exhibits enhance the experience even further. Among some of the gems buyers can expect to find this spring are antique and vintage trunks and luggage from makers such as Louis Vuitton and Goyard. Originally from Italy, Philadelphia exhibitor Marco Astrologo boasts the

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Dallas to be used in dwellings or to be sold in the Dwell with largest collection of antique Louis Dignity Thrift Studio sale April 18 – May 18 in the Dallas Vuitton trunks in the country. Design District. (See www.dwellwithdignity.org) “Before I went to Marburger,” Marburger Farm Antique Show opens on Tuesday April 2 says Astrologo, “I expected with Early Buying from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. for $25 for Texans to be strange, you know? adults, free for children 15 and under. Regular $10 admission But you quickly realize that begins April 2 at 2 p.m. One the people who come to admission is good all week, Marburger Farm are very with the show running on knowledgeable. They come Wednesday, Thursday and from all over the world.” Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 Texas exhibitor Melissa p.m. and on Saturday, April Whitely Vasquez creates 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. a booth with her mother Advance tickets and group and sister, jammed with tickets are available. American cottage furniture, Parking is free. Marburger early toys, doll furnishings, hosts a Man-Cave in the advertising signs and garden Blacksmith Shop plus a antiques. full-service food pavilion North Carolina dealer and Blacksmith Bar with Susan Curran-Wright Marburitas. Dogs on a leash carries antique Italian and are always welcome. American linens, sterling Other amenities include and jewelry. She says, “I The mix at Marburger is eclectic and varied. Dealers haul in pieces three air conditioned from all corners of the globe. (Photo: Derek Phillips.) knew Marburger Farm restrooms, an ATM on the was going to explode. The show grounds, free wi-fi energy was there, the wonderful property was there, the internet service and on-site shipping. o potential was there. Everyone there was so infused with enthusiasm that I knew that Marburger Farm was going to become a great antique show.” In addition to the antique and artisans exhibitors, the April 2-6 show will also feature benefit booths for Dwell with Dignity of Dallas and for the Brookwood Community near Houston. The Brookwood exhibit will offer plants and specialty décor, garden and kitchen items made by the special needs adults who are served by residential community. (See http://www. brookwoodcommunity.org) Founded by interior designers, Dwell with Dignity transforms donated furnishings into dignified interiors for A great collection of vintage families escaping poverty and sterling napkin rings found in homelessness. Their booth at Marburger’s Tent E Marburger, located near the (Photo: Derek Phillips.) Food Pavilion, will bring to life such a sample interior. At the end of each Marburger Farm week, the show’s dealers donate antiques and vintage objects that will go back to SHOW DAILY mobile during the shows: 979-966-7820

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The cowboys are back in town

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he chuckwagons and the spring show,” Netla says old buggies will be excitedly. Gerry Selfs, of G circling ‘round to Rafters, will also be selling Cowboy Corner early this chuckwagon supplies this spring for another great show season. featuring mainly Old West Other dealers joining the antiques. posse this season are Rossington “Robert Todd, from Houston, Antiques, Martin Antiques is back with us this spring,” and Dub Crowder Antiques confides Netla Coggins, who all specialize in old west and owns T&N Antiques, of Crystal vintage cowboy collectibles. City, along with husband Toby. Cowboy Corner is located “He’s been working on some directly across the highway Cowboy Corner is a perfect venue for those interested in really interesting things while from the Marburger Farm lower old cowboy and Indian collectibles. The show features absent from our show, including everything from old saddles, vintage guns, knives and tools to field parking area. There is free, his iron art. He always brings photographs, advertising items and old clocks. (Phoyo: Staff.) ample parking on the grounds, unusual pieces.” no admission. Out front, buyers can expect to see some impressive looking The show’s dates this year are March 22 through April 6. chuckwagons, wagons and buggies brought by Gerry Selfs “We have lots of Western collectibles,” adds Netla. “Stop and and Kathy Christensens respectively. shop, or just come visit. We open early and stay late!” o “Mariatta Salvats is also back with her hand made and hand hooked rugs,” Netla adds. Among the great old treasures shoppers can expect to find at Cowboy Corner are vintage beer advertising signs and old clocks, antique guns, Western and Native American panoramic photographs, saddles, Texas pottery and all kind old western collectibles. “We’ve all decided to bring our cast iron cookware for

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New venue with focus on mesquite furniture opens in Round Top

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wenty-plus years ago Greg Warriner was on the extremely fragile and heavy. Those didn’t work out well.” He experimented with a terra-cotta colored marble, using cusp of a new venture. NAFTA had recently gone into effect and the commencement of the Chinese a surface treatment to enhance the natural coloration. Next factor in the American marketplace was beginning to be came hammered copper table tops, which are still very popular. noticed. The timing could not “A client asked if we have been better to embark on could do a patina copper top a wholesale business focused in verde (oxidized green). on the increasingly popular We experimented with that Mexican home decor scene. and have developed a great Warriner began selling hammered copper in oxidized Mexican pottery, pewter green that won’t flake or change and dinnerware to retailers color over time. People love throughout the San Antonio it,” Greg said. Another popular area. Fluent in Spanish, familiar table top is their thick, polished with Mexican traditions and slab of mesquite wood. customs, and with an eye for Greg and Debbie Warriner will be debuting their new venue A few years ago Greg in Round Top this spring, Mesquite Iron & Marble. detail, his new business began and his wife, Debbie, began to develop rapidly. Clients soon began asking for Mexican iron based furniture, and over the displaying their line of furniture in Round Top during the following several years Greg phased out the pewter and shows. “We were surprised how many shoppers were already dinnerware to focus exclusively on quality, weighty wrought familiar with our furniture, or had pieces in their homes that they had purchased from other Texas furniture retailers,” iron and wood furniture - especially tables of all kinds. High-end furniture retailers from throughout Texas began Greg commented. The couple began entertaining the idea of picking up his line, as did important catalog companies such opening their own retail shop in the Round Top area. In November, they bought four acres on Highway 237, as Neiman Marcus and King Ranch. He also opened a retail location in Laredo to appease clients travelling from San right across the road from the Round Top Elementary School, and began construction of a 3,000 foot showroom. “We’ll be Antonio, Dallas/Ft.Worth, Houston and Austin. “As a furniture manufacturer,” said Warriner recently, open for the spring shows, plus we plan on opening Fridays “I was always drawn to different types of interesting table through Sundays all year long,” said Greg. Greg and Debbie’s longer reaching plans are to develop the tops. Years ago we tried cantera stone tops, but they were new Mesquite Marble and Iron venue into a show destination location with a heavy focus on furnishings. “Our furniture mixes well with antiques,” notes Greg. “We plan on constructing additional buildings for dealers in antique furniture and other items to use as exhibitor space during the biannual shows.” Given Greg’s mind for business and eye for detail, the newest venture has all the markings for a successful future. We wish them well. o Dealers, make it easy for buyers to find you! List your location in the fall 2013 Show Daily Magazine today. It’s simple to do, just give us a call during the shows and we’ll send someone out to your booth to talk with you. 979966-7820 or 979-250-1494. Between shows, e-mail us at showdaily@gmail.com. Show Daily News office: 6231 Hwy 159, Rutersville / La Grange, TX 78945. AND be sure to visit us on-line at http://www.showdaily.us o SHOW DAILY mobile during the shows: 979-966-7820

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The Nut Doctor Derek Phillips

or those shoppers who love to grab a bite to eat at the shows but want something on the healthier side, The Nut Doctor, located under the pavilion at the Old Depot show in Round Top, may have your fare. Owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Stacy and Lisa Thigpen out of Boerne, Texas, The Nut Doctor features such goodies as dry roasted pecans, almonds and cashews. All their snacks are free of gluten, trans fats, soy, oil and butter. Stacy, formerly in real estate, and Lisa, currently a chiropractor, are back for their second show after an exciting debut last fall. “If you are looking for a healthy snack, with so many

health issues or food allergies, you don’t have to have any concerns with our nuts,” Stacy said. “You are what you eat.” The process of dry roasting is fairly simple, but requires specific ingredients and techniques. Using a German-produced roaster, the nuts are placed in a mixture of water, pure Mexican vanilla and pure cane sugar on a copper spinner and it turns while

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a temperature of 200 degrees is applied. It must be a health for the taste of food. continuous action so the liquid will evaporate and form We control the product a glaze. From there, spices like cinnamon for the pecans and from start to finish. cayenne pepper and jalapeno powder for the almonds are added, leaving healthy and tasty nuts. “It’s all about promoting healthy things to eat,” Stacy said. “We get our nuts from a distributor right here in Texas and they get them directly from the growers from all over the world. You don’t have to sacrifice health for the taste of food. We control the product from start to finish.” The Nut Doctor’s operation is actually a complete family affair, as Stacy and Lisa receive the enthusiastic help of daughters, Cassidi, 17, and Avery, 11. Stacy said both do bagging and sealing, but they have individual talents that have helped the business forge ahead. Stacy and Lisa wanted their kids to be exposed to the business side of life, adding that as parents they don’t necessarily believe you need a college degree for business or to meet different people and see the different parts of Texas. “Cassidi sketches and helps create artwork including the current logo,” Stacy said. “Avery’s expertise is in finding customers by walking through an event. After she goes out to provide samples, a train of people come in behind her.” The Nut Doctor was established in November of 2011 and takes its healthy snacks to trade shows, health fairs, expos and farmers markets, primarily in Central Texas. They also offer fundraising support and concession events. Also, they are the official nut of the Texas rockabilly band “Two Tons of Steel”. Lisa and Stacy Thigpen, Besides at the show, The Nut Doctor’s treats can be owners of The Nut Doctor. purchased on their website thenutdoctor.org or by calling (Photo: Derek Phillips.) 210-325-8650. o

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Round Top’s red light district

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yeing the red light on a stoplight when you are in a hurry is often one of the most annoying stressors a driver faces. However, if you visit Steve Maddox, at Round Top Hill’s show area, you can take revenge on the menacing stop light by taking one home and out of service permanently. Known as the “Traffic Light Guy”, Maddox, owner of Game Room Collectibles in Orange, Texas, has dozens of lights that are perfect for brightening up locations from “man caves”, media or game rooms to business fronts. Maddox, who has been providing customers a variety of stop lights for the last 15 years, started his operation completely by accident. “I saw a guy putting up new stop lights and I thought I

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could get some for my kids,” Maddox said fondly. “He said I could buy one and that five would be even cheaper. He took me to a mini-storage full of traffic lights and I ended up buying eighty-five.” Prior to his path into the stop light arena, Maddox worked at a chemical plant and bought and traded a variety of memorabilia. As he transitioned out his daily work routine at the plant, he was able to focus most of his time to the traffic light business. After a while, Maddox began his customizing services. “I began installing switches so they could change colors,” he said. “Then I started continued on page 102

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painting and refurbishing them. Many buy them from me and resell them. They know they have a good source. They are clean and they work.” Maddox first show-type experience selling the traffic lights was at the Canton Flea Market, and since, he has moved to Round Top Hill for the last 8 shows. Shoppers can purchase a variety of stop lights that are new and used. If you want something customized, Maddox can meet most requests. “I have many stop lights to choose from like flashing and non-flashing, vertical and horizontal,” he said. “Painted ones with logos are available, too.” Darin Driscoll, of Beaumont, Texas, is a customer of Maddox’s and is more than satisfied with the traffic lights he has purchased.

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“They make great gifts,” Driscoll said. “I have one near my pool table and one at my ranch. They are great conversation pieces.” Maddox’s traffic lights have been on the TV shows Let’s Make A Deal and Man Cave. Also, they hang at Coca Cola in Atlanta and in Southern California, The Speedway Club at Texas Motor Speedway in Ft. Worth and at Royer’s Round Top Cafe. Examples of custom stop lights are: Texaco, Coca-Cola, John Deere, Ford, Chevy, and sport teams such as Texas Longhorns, Texas A&M Aggies, LSU Tigers, Houston Astros and Dallas Cowboys. Prices start at $95.00 up to $215.00. Maddox also offers traffic light components like signals, lights, timers, controls, flashes, sequencers and flashers. Nationwide shipping is also available. To see if a stop light might be in your future, check out Steve’s set-up at Round Top Hill Show. o

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Personalized works of art Derek Phillips

hese days photography is advancing at an amazing pace. But what technology has yet to accomplish is the ability to create a simple and exciting way for people to transform that one, exceptional photo into something grander than itself -- ready to view instantly. Mary Baldwin, of Mary Baldwin Decorative Art in Americus, Georgia, can better technology by taking that perfect photo you cherish and turning it into a work of art that you and your guests can enjoy at the moment desired.

Mary Baldwin and her team of artists can turn a favorite photo into a work of art. (Photo: Derek Phillips.)

make more of a statement and survive for generations, so they can be passed down.” David Kennedy of Gainesville, Georgia, sought out Baldwin for commissioning a photograph of his wife and daughter who were in an informal setting at the beach embracing and he is thrilled with the results. “People love it… they are like ‘Wow!’ There is something about an oil painting,” Kennedy said. “It’s absolutely great and my daughter loves it, too.” Baldwin said her service is also big with designers since they can have a piece created that’s one-of-a-kind. She said that she has also done a number of Texas-themed works. “We do lots of cows, Longhorns and blue bonnets,” Baldwin said. “We have also done Texas flags, the Hill Country and wild flowers.” Anyone interested in the service should stop by to see her so one of her team can show the artists’ actual work and explain the details. If your photo is not perfect, don’t worry, Baldwin can work with almost anything. Prices range from $495 to $1,695, custom framing from 19th century wood is also available. o

Baldwin and her staff, Lee, her son, and Jim Lord, Hill Country designer, are located at Arbor Antiques just north of Round Top and commission paintings for anyone who has a photograph they want to live forever. “We employ a number of artists,” Baldwin said. “We commission a wide spectrum of paintings and they are really quite affordable. Everything is done in oil, in keeping with traditional fine art.” Baldwin said they excel in formal portraits, as well as those of children and pets. The paintings can be commissioned as impressionistic, realistic or even abstract, depending on the customer’s preference. “It captures the moment in time,” Baldwin explained. “It can be of anybody – children or children with mothers. Customers with dogs love having their pets painted, because a photograph often doesn’t give the same depth of personality. They can share it with friends when the time is right. Prints and photographs fade quickly, but paintings endure. Oils SHOW DAILY mobile during the shows: 979-966-7820

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he exterior of Pandora de Balthazar’s air conditioned tent at the Arbor Antique Show in Round Top is much like that of the fabled Pandora’s Box, and the comparison couldn’t be more apt. After all, the owner and proprietor of this fine establishment is named Pandora; and this is, indeed, her box. Unlike the storied box of chaos, however, this is a box full of luxury. And––if Pandora and her team are doing their job correctly––it’s a life-changing experience. The lithe, energetic body of Pandora de Balthazar moves gracefully through the space, which is sparse in design save from the sumptuous bedding, luxurious textiles, and intricate embroidered pieces that have been placed, maze-like yet thoughtfully throughout the shop. There is no hint of the injury which kept her tied to a bed for countless months after a near-fatal car accident. In fact, Pandora fairly dances as she moves, arms and legs sweeping through the air as she speaks passionately about the concept behind her brand: Sleep. Not just any sleep, though -- true, restorative, life-altering sleep that improves body, mind, and spirit. Sleep that cures health issues and heals marriages. Yes, you read that right. It can heal marriages and improve romantic relationships. Where it all begins is simple... in bed. Simple as it sounds, building a bed is a process, and one that can take quite an investment of time. In fact, walk through the doors at Pandora de Balthazar’s Luxe Sleep or her privately lush Round Top Tent, and you should expect to spend several hours in consultation, testing out pillow combinations; continued on page 108

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mattress densities; and layering options. “We interview the people that are going to be inside the bed,” says Pandora. “We get to know them, inside out.... Do they sleep hot? Do they sleep cold? Do they need to sleep on a firm mattress, do they need their sheets to be light or very soft? What are their needs? What nurtures them? What keeps them asleep for a long time; and –– better still –– what wakes them up in the middle of the night? It’s like a puzzle. You interview. You learn.” Learning these minute details helps create the perfect sleep experience, the perfect bed. “We build beds that make your heart sing. We want to wrap it around you, almost like a little birthday package,” says Pandora, smiling with delight. “We bring romance back into the bedroom because we create beds for couples. Life in general begins and ends in the bedroom, and we believe that your romantic life begins and ends in the bedroom. Most Americans are sleeping on a very unhealthy bed, and most of them are sleep deprived. Sleep is beautiful. Sleep is romantic. Time in bed with your significant other is

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mandatory. If you’re last to bed, first to get out, when are you going to spend time with them?” she poses. “Couple after couple who come to us for help come back smiling, holding hands,” Pandora continues. “And to me, that’s the measure of success.” Foundational to that success, regardless of the client’s overall design style, is a well-constructed bed. According to Pandora, “We teach clients how to dress a bed. The infrastructure under them is a mattress, a mattress pad that’s all natural, two fitted sheets, a flat bottom sheet, and a flat top sheet, and then a naked duvet, and the top sheet is folded back. And then you put your pretty on top of the bed. The infrastructure is what’s timeless.” That said, Pandora and her team at Pandora de Balthazar European Luxury Bedding can certainly put the pretty in your bed and your bedroom. With artfully designed duvets, pillows covered in the most exquisite patterns, and luxurious fabrics to layer and drape, the pieces found at Pandora’s shop are still durable and liveable enough to stand up to years of real-life wear and tear. A peek inside this Pandora’s box reveals a complex world of dreamy textures and comfort. Come, rest your head on Pandora’s pillows, and rediscover the romance of sleep. o

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Massive mahogany at Old Henry Farm show

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eland Wood began his trade about 30 years ago repairing and restoring high-end traditional mahogany furniture. Now a master furniture craftsman, Wood, owner of Leighton Hall Furniture, and his team specialize in building handmade, custom designed formal mahogany dining and conference tables. Located in the north field of Old Henry Farm Antique Show, Wood has ventured all the way from Suwanee, Georgia, for shoppers to get an up-close, firsthand view of his custom furniture line. “If you are looking for a well-made, traditional mahogany table, that is not assembly line made, these are a must see,” said Wood, who has made tables for a number of celebrities and prominent organizations.

“We can do special requests. That is one of the benefits of dealing with us. We can even match the finish with furniture you already have.” In addition to custom dining, conference and banquet tables, Wood also designs such furniture as china cabinets, sideboards, servers, beds, chests, desks and credenzas. He focuses his production for decorators and designers, antique store owners and most recently, retail customers. Prices range from $2,500 for a dining table seating 10 to $20,000 for a banquet table seating 30. Wood said that is about 25 percent less than national brands. Lead times are six

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Mary Emmerling book signing at Big Red Barn Suzy Kirchberg

e are very excited to have Europe. Many of the dealers who show Mary Emmerling join us at there make regular trips to Europe, hand the Big Red Barn for this selecting antiques specifically for the Red show,” says Susan Franks, owner of the Barn venue. Pieces range from country to Original Round Top Antiques Fair venues formal, from large to small. in Round Top and Carmine. Emmerling, Also part of the Original Round Top bestselling author of more than 20 books, Antiques Fair show is the nearby Carmine will autograph her two newest publications: Dance Hall, referred to by many as the “Art of the Heart” and “Art of the Skull” “hidden gem of Round Top.” Located just - both hot off the press. “Mary has been a two blocks past Highway 290 in Carmine, loyal friend to our show, and her devoted the historic building features a great fans will want to add these wonderful selection of antique and vintage prints, books to their collection,” Franks adds. primitives, lots of nice early Americana The Big Red Barn venue offers and period pieces, Victorian smalls and serious collectors a wonderful selection jewelry and antique English accessories. Americana, country store items, sterling “Our show has a history earned through This wonderful carved pole was flatware, estate jewelry and Native our consistent reputation for unsurpassed discovered at the Big Red Barn. American pieces, quilts, vintage books quality and unusual, one-of-a-kind (Photo: Chris Westall.) and engravings, antique firearms, furniture antiques,” Susan Franks says adamantly. pieces both large and small, and more. “When you step through the door in the “For the Spring Show, the Big Red Barn Tent will Big Red Barn, the Big Red Barn Tent, Continental Tent and include re-purposed furniture and more mid-century items,” the Carmine Dance Hall, you will experience one of the best comments Franks. This year they will be using a frame tent antique shows in the nation.” so it will be more comfortable and weather-proof than prior The Original Round Top Antiques Fair venues are open shows. Plans are to include dealers in architectural and larger Wednesday through Saturday, April 3 to 6. The show has items as well. extended hours on opening day, until 7 p.m. Thursday and The air-conditioned Continental Tent, a relatively new Friday open from 9 to 6 and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 4 p.m. addition to the venue, will once again be packed with ORTAF is a paid admission show, admission is good all days excellent finds from Great Britain, Scotland and mainland of the event and at all four venues. Free parking. o

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to eight weeks, depending on the number of modifications to the base design. “Since we aren’t a high production manufacturer, we can “We still do spend more time on the details,” said Wood, whose company builds restorations on about 35 tables a month. “There’s quality antique a big difference in working with us rather than a big manufacturer. furniture along We don’t have a large overhead with our line or layers of management. Being of mahogany small allows us to do better work and do more modifications. We tables,” adds think our furniture is the best made Wood. traditional furniture in America.” Wood said one of the most important aspects of his furniture production is the detailed, 21-step finishing process, which generally takes up to two weeks – something that major companies can’t match. The finish options include, high-gloss, semi-gloss, satin, distressed and painted. “Our finishing capabilities add durability and quality to our products,” said Wood, who personally oversees the building of each piece of furniture that comes out of his shop. “The customer also has a variety of customization options.” Wood said he has come to Round Top because not only has he heard great things about the shows, but he also has plenty of customers in the Lone Star State. The taste of Texans has been a boon to his growing family-owned business. “We have a consistent following in Texas,” he said, noting that he recently delivered a custom conference table to an attorney in Denton. “Texans seem to be more traditional and conservative when it comes to furniture. Plus, it’s hard to find large tables at any store for any price.” o

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Legendary BBQ with a community purpose Chris Westall

he name may be hard to pronounce, but who needs to speak German to eat, arguably, the best BBQ at the shows? Still, you might want to learn one simple German word after sampling the fare offered by the local non-profit organization, Cedar Creek Schuetzen Verein (CCSV), and that is lecker (delicious). Ask any seasoned veteran of the fair where to find the best BBQ and chances are they will point in the direction of the little old dance hall in Carmine. Focused on raising money for its many civic causes that benefit the town of Carmine, this group of dedicated local residents have been cooking and feeding hungry antique shoppers at the Carmine Dance Hall for over 20 years; and if there was ever continued on page 113

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a bucket list of things you must do during the events, getting a taste of their BBQ would be on that list. In existence for over 100 years, the CCSV has roots going all the way back to the original settlers of Carmine, and the hall to which it calls home is one of the great monuments of local German history. Built on land donated by one of those original settlers, the hall was named “Schuetzen Verein” (pronounced, “Shootzen Ver-ine”) and literally means rifle or shooting hall. An integral part of the Carmine community since it was constructed in the 1890s, it is now more commonly referred to as the Carmine Dance Hall. It was part of the original venue of the Antique Fair that started in 1967 at the Rifle Hall in Round Top. In the early days, dances were held monthly and it still has the original wooden floors upon which many a rug has

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been cut over the decades. At one time the Hall also contained a bowling alley and a Drama Club that held regular performances. But it was the music that brought folks to the legendary hall, and it was no surprise that it was featured in the 2002 book, “Dance Halls and Last Calls: A History of Texas Country Music” by Geronimo Trevino III. Nowadays, the CCSV holds several annual events at the venue, all of which raise money to maintain the building and support the local fire department or help out community members in great need. As is the case in many small towns, the dance hall is the center of community activity and continues to be a very active venue that is available for functions. But, back to the food for a moment (which is the main reason you’re reading this, right?). Their reputation for outstanding brisket, pork and sausage comes in part from the uniquely-flavored marinades and rubs used, which have been handed down for countless German generations. As one of the long-time cooks, Glenn Treude, puts it, “Folks around here having been cooking this way for years and each one of us has become a specialist in a particular item. Mine is German potatoes, cooked with a recipe that’s been used locally for as long as I can remember. The same is true for our sauerkraut.” Another technique is the use of “mop sauce” on the meat to keep it tender and give it a one-of-a-kind taste. The term literally comes from the old days when a mop was used to wring out the sauce over the meat, but don’t worry, the cooking “mop” used these days does not pull double duty. After you’ve polished off a savory plate, there is plenty to choose from in the dessert aisle. Of course, there is classic German chocolate cake, but also a wide array of homemade delectables including pies, cobblers and cookies (and a coconut meringue pie that is to die for). Best yet, money from the sale of desserts go to a scholarship fund to help Carmine youth further their education. Sweet tooth and education: That just might be the best “kill two birds with one stone” scenario there is. Given that CCSV’s roots began as a shooting club, putting their menu “in your sights” when the tummy starts to rumble is as good advice as there is. When you stroll up to the counter, tell them you’re looking for something “lecker” to eat. The smile you will put on their face will soon be yours after the first bite. o Dealers, make it easy for buyers to find you! List your location in the fall 2013 Show Daily Magazine today. It’s simple to do, just give us a call during the shows and we’ll send someone out to your booth to talk with you. 979966-7820 or 979-250-1494. Between shows, e-mail us at showdaily@gmail.com. Show Daily News office: 6231 Hwy 159, Rutersville / La Grange, TX 78945. AND be sure to visit us on-line at http://www.showdaily.us o

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New show opens at Specialty Auction grounds Suzy Kirchberg

he grounds surrounding the new Carmine-based Specialty Auction Co. permanent showroom/ warehouse are home to one of the area’s latest and ever growing show venues. The House of Nostalgia Show will open its tents this spring on Thursday, March 28 through April 6 at Highway 237 and South Hinze Road, just a few minutes north of the ORTAF Big Red Barn. “We are really excited about the new venue,” said Al Friedman, owner and auctioneer at Specialty Auction. “The auction house showroom will be open throughout the shows and with the tent dealers of front, well I think it is going to be great for everyone.” Shoppers can expect a nice mix of antiques, collectibles and vintage nostalgia with the tent exhibitors. Inside the auction showroom, Friedman specializes mainly in vintage advertising, petroliana, some barber shop items and old country store pieces like spool cabinets and display cases.

“The new building has been up and running since January. So far people have really enjoyed coming out, it’s spacious,” says Friedman. Specialty Auction Co. will be holding their first auction at the new building on Saturday, March 30 starting at 9 a.m. Preview days are March 28 and 29 from 8 to 5 p.m. Come on out and check out the goodies set to go on the block and browse the new show grounds and treasures being offered out front. There’s plenty of free parking available. o

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Cool stuff in Carmine Compiled by Show Daily Staff

ith a population of just 228 people, there sure is a lot going on in cozy Carmine. There are about a dozen or so antiques and folk art shops, most are located at the junction of Highway 290 and Spur 458. Shoppers can expect to find everything from Daisy BB guns, vintage toys and old sporting goods items to elegant glass, Frankoma pottery, Roseville and vintage jewelry. Below is a quick overview of the different shops and what they have to offer. Enjoy! Crooked Floor Cafe & Antiques - 122 E. Sylvan. An

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antiques shop set in a small country cafe. Vintage jewelry, glass, lots of smalls and unusual items. The cafe menu includes deli-style subs, Po-Boys, bratwurst with grilled onions, cheeseburgers, gourmet salads and weekly Blue Plate specials. D & T Antiques - 106 E. Sylvan. An antiques co-op with a nice offering of primitives, collectibles, jewelry, vintage and country elegance. Emily & Company - 121 Umland Street. A familyowned antique shop specializing in vintage jewelry, antiques and collectibles. The also carry chalk paint creations. The Glass Anvil - 979-278-3688. Diane Tovey, stained glass artist, creates her designs from a private studio in a rustic setting located in Carmine. She and her husband, Robbie, established the studio to serve the local area as well as the greater Houston, Dallas, College Station, Austin metro and surrounding areas. Call to make an appointment to view her incredible work. Hill Country Collectibles - 115 E Thigpen St. This shop is known for the following unusual items: art, stained glass, Tyler candles, Leaninâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tree cards, goats milk soap and lotion, hand crafted jewelry, home & garden decor and many other great gift items. Hourglass Trading Company - 248 Centennial. An antiques co-op with vintage furniture, pottery, glass, old jewelry, neon signs and clocks and lots more. Jayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place Antique Co-op Mall - Hwy 290. Antiques and collectibles. Unique items from 10 different dealers. Spring antiques sale during the shows, many great deals continued on page 116 throughout the mall!

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County Line Show is popular with collectors

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ur dealers bring in a real mix,” comments Sophie Moore, owner and manager of the County Line Antique Show, located at the corner of Highway 237 and Spur 458 - just a few minutes north of the Big Red Barn. “From old French wine jugs and feed sacks to restored American oak furniture, vintage clothing and art pottery, we really have the bases covered.” Sophie, and her husband, Bill, purchased the venue a few years ago and have worked hard to make it a show that collectors won’t want to miss. “Shoppers at County Line like not having to deal with the traffic and crowds that one finds in Warrenton,” notes Moore, “and they love the quality of the antiques and vintage pieces.” The show is located on both sides of the highway, with indoor and outdoor tent dealers. Plenty of free parking, free admission and great food on site. o COOL CARMINE, from page 115

Neese’s - 104 E Thigpen. Antiques & Collectibles. Located in downtown Carmine, in the old Neese Pharmacy Building - built in the 1930s on the site of the Schuddenmagen Hotel. P.J. Hornberger Folk Art Gallery - 229 W Hwy 290. Primitive paintings, wood carvings, clay, painted furniture, maybe an antique or two and free advice. Stoney Creek Antiques - 125 Augsburg Ave. Located in the charming old Carmine Hardware Company building, circa 1918. The building is packed with wonderful antique finds (both elegant and primitive) from all over the USA, Canada, and England. The owners of Stoney Creek, Bob and Karen Springer, also run the Texas Basketball Museum which is located at the corner of N. Hauptstrasse St. and Augsburg Ave. Texas Trash and Treasure - in the Turquoise Building on Hwy 290. Rust, dust and unnecessary stuff! Extremely creative and interesting items, a must see shop when in town. Unique Antiques - 138 E Sylvan St/ Hwy 290. Located in the old Carmine Farm & Home Store. Offering quality American and country antique furniture and accessories; pottery (Roseville, Weller, Rookwood, Newcomb, Hull, Czech and others); Stoneware (Texas, Blue & White, Yellow Ware); vintage toys; old tools; and a wonderful room full of pre 1958 BB guns and toy guns; along with an array of unique antique items. If you’ve worked up an appetite after perusing through all the treasures, take a break at JW’s Steakhouse, located at 122 S. Hauptstrasse Street. As the name implies, they grill up some really fabulous Certified Angus Beef steaks, plus fantastic homemade onion rings and batter/fried sliced jalapenos. They also have a nice selection of draft beer and wine by the glass. o SHOW DAILY mobile during the shows: 979-966-7820

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Leftovers big bash leaves buyers breathless Suzy Kirchberg

t’s going to be THE party of the week,” says Ed Fulkerson excitedly. “We’re unloading the containers just in from Europe and decking out the store with some truly fabulous pieces, including a breathtaking collection of vintage Easter pieces.” The store is Leftovers - a home decor, antiques and mercantile emporium located on Highway 290 on the western outskirts of Brenham. Their semiannual shopping extravaganza has become one of the ‘must do’ functions during Antiques Week, often drawing in close to 1,000 guests. The spring party is scheduled for Saturday, March 30 from 6 to 9 p.m., but Ed says with a wink, “People come all day long to get a jump start on things.” The live jazz starts at 6 p.m., and the crew at Leftovers will be serving libations and delectable eats, as always. Besides the incredible offering of great stuff, one of the big attractions for buyers is seeing Ed’s cutting edge arrangements of pieces. Dealers, designers and decorators pour in from across the U.S. just for a glimpse of the striking displays. Come on out and see for yourself. o

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n the northern tip of Highway 237 shoppers will find the charming La Bahia Show, which celebrated its 20 year anniversary last fall. Held inside the historic 135 year old dance hall/community center and surrounding grounds, the venue hosts about 80 dealers from across Texas and the nation every spring and autumn. The line-up consists of American and English furniture, sterling silver flatware and tea sets, vintage and rare books, estate jewelry, elegant glassware, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tea sets and vintage toys, Victorian accessories, fine porcelains, primitives, architectural salvage, 1950s table covering, beads and buttons, vintage linens and lace, quilts, mid-century modern and more. Organized and managed by Carol and Roy Schmidt since it began in 1992, La Bahia has matured into a show with a reputation for attracting quality dealers. The show opens at 8 a.m. daily for those eager to get out early before the big crowds and heat of the day. Along with great antiques, inside the North Hall shoppers can also enjoy a hardy country breakfast buffet in the mornings. During the afternoon hours, they serve some of the best BBQ in Texas, mouth-watering hamburgers and hand-dipped Blue Bell ice cream. The venue is open through 6 p.m. every day except Saturday, April 6, when things shut down for the season at 4 p.m. La Bahia opens Saturday, March 30 and runs through April 6. There is free parking under the big oak trees and free admission. An ATM is conveniently located on the show grounds and on-site porcelain restoration is available. o

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An abundance of diversion to be found in Burton Show Daily Staff

or fun country shopping, Burton, Texas makes the mark with its scenic, hilly, tree-studded surroundings. The small community, with a population of just over 350, boasts some interesting antiques shops, magnificent eateries and watering holes and classy pastoral boutique bed and breakfast inns. During Antiques Week, the Knittel Homestead Inn loads their historical dance hall with architectural antiques, primitives, eclectic finds, pottery and rugs for their semiannual vintage sale. The Inn itself, which is open all year, is

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tastefully decorated with fine antiques, making it a perfect romantic weekend get-away both during the shows and afterwards. The town boasts several excellent places to eat, including Brazos Belle, which specializes in French Country cuisine; The Pig and Whistle Pub, serving a nice menu with numerous imported beers on tap; The Burton Cafe, with traditional German-Czech fare that includes Schnitzels, Sauerbraten, Rouladen, bratwurst and great homemade desserts; the White Horse Tavern; and Market Reality for delicious specialty coffees and a selection of antique treasures and tropical home decor items. The monthly First Saturday Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market takes place at the town’s old train depot. During the spring shows, the sale will be held April 6 from 9 to noon. Expect to find locally grown produce, breads and baked goods, homemade soap, hand made tools, arts, crafts and more. It is a fun market for the whole family to attend. Burton is located 6.5 miles east of Carmine off Highway 290. Look for the signs. o

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5 Must-see Brenham spots

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earby Brenham, Texas has a lot to offer. Here a list of 5 places not to be missed. Washington-on-the-Brazos - 23200 Park Rd 12. The picturesque park on the banks of the Brazos River is the perfect spot for picnicking, birdwatching and discovering the history and lifestyle of Texas in the early 19th century. This place is historically significant as the site where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed on March 2, 1836. www.tpwd.state.tx.us Blue Bell Creameries - FM 577 and Hwy 290 W. Blue Bell ice cream has delighted the palates of Texans since 1911. There is a factory tour available on site which ends with a free scoop of creamy ice cream. The Blue Bell Country Store sells country-style gifts and Blue Bell logo items. www.BlueBell. com Brenham Heritage Museum - 105 S Market Street. The Federal government built this Classical Revival style building to house the U.S. Post Office in 1915. It was turned into a museum in 1991. Exhibits trace the history of Brenham and just next to it is the Brenhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Silsby steam fire engine, one of the first of its kind in town. brenhamheritagemuseum.org Antique Rose Emporium - 9300 Lueckemeyer Rd. An 8-acre retail and display center, the Emporium is well known throughout the country. This beautifully landscaped garden features old fashioned roses and cottage garden perennials, a wildflower meadow and herbs. The site also has some unusual restored buildings such as an 1850s saltbox house, an 1855 stone kitchen, an 1840s log corncrib and a Victorian home built in the early 1900s. www.weareroses.com Texas Cotton Gin Museum - 307 W. Main St., Burton. Step back to a time when cotton was king. Home of the 1914 Burton Farmers Gin - the oldest operating cotton gin in America; tours daily at 10 p.m. and 2 p.m. www.CottonGinMuseum.org o

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Murphy’s Texassized steaks

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love writing editorials, but this issue I didn’t have one assigned. However, one luckily fell into my lap or should I say my stomach. I was out at Murphy’s Steakhouse, a roadhouse style eatery in Winchester, about 30-minutes or so from the show areas, when that occurred. There I was digging into the story of what I call their Texassize over-sized steaks. Interpretation: really giant or really huge steaks. My involvement with Murphy’s began back in October of 2012 when my wife and I joined family for dinner. Upon arrival, my aunt, son and cousins were already feasting on fried mushrooms -- those alone would have fed almost all of us. After pulling the chair out for my wife -- I almost missed doing that because the mound of mushrooms was located directly in front of my seat assignment, I dug in, coating each mushroom generously with ranch dressing. Soon after, the server arrived and we all ordered. I selected the largest New York Strip -- a 12-ouncer for $14.99. When the server delivered our meal, I noticed she used two hands to place my cut of beef in front of me. As I peered down at the meat, I was speechless until I flagged her down and confidently announced that I thought I had the wrong order – the steak was at least twice the size of what I figured it should be. I actually thought someone had ordered a special cut and it was mistakenly supplied to me. She assuredly said continued on page 122 that it was my selection.

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I questioned her about the definite weight of the “14-ounce” cut and she surmised 28-ounces. When I observed the strip loin, I determined it to be about 2-inches thick, using the most accurate of measures, my index finger and thumb. Using that expert system, my guess pinpointed it at 30-ounces, plus or minus an ounce or two. To add to my Texan speculation, I duly noted that there was a roll dangling perilously close to the edge of the platter and my side order of veggies was served in a chili cup completely isolated off the Steaks are all oval dish. It all became hand-cut at Murphy’s. clear -- at Murphy’s the (Photo: Derek Philips.) steaks cover the glassware so entirely you don’t get “sides” you get “be-sides”, as in “What are you having ‘be-sides’ the steak?” I swiftly determined I was having nothing, as I moved the dinner roll to a farther location and began the challenge

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of dismantling the beef. It was daunting, as I had to disremember the salad bar outing and the mushrooms, while at the same time ignoring the “be-sides”. Without hesitation, I plowed into the strip, not saying a word the entire time, only nodding approval to my wife as my palate relished every bit of the charbroiled fare. Somehow minutes later (it could have been an hour, but I am not really sure), I had completed the mission and left the establishment with everyone, I believe, totally satisfied. I was so captivated that I still can’t recall any other details -it was “steak-out”, very similar to being in some sort of blackout. For days after I raved to everyone about the taste and size of the steaks, and in fact, I still do even to the point of writing this piece to sound a marker to steak lovers that Murphy’s

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is a place you should attempt. There is no time limit or T-shirt awarded for conquering a steak, only the purest contentment of knowing that you have savored a perfectly cooked cut at about double the size of what is misleadingly proclaimed. I did ask Georgianna The roadhouse style restaurant is Fox, a co-owner, and her housed in the old 1913 C.H. Schmidt chef, Keith Evicic, how building. (Photo: Derek Philips.) the judgment was made in cutting the portions so large, especially taking into account a food cost which could plummet Murphy’s into the red. They said that thought never surfaced as they both recalled when Fox had just bought the restaurant about 7-years-ago and a patron, who remains a veiled hero to me and others, said that the steaks were too small. Hearing this, Fox hurried to the kitchen and told Evicic, “Cut’em bigger,” and so he did. In my mind, that moment was the genesis of Murphy’s Texas-size over-sized steak. For a complete listing of all of Murphy’s menu items, check out their website eatatmurphys.com or give them a call at 979-242-3433 (reservations recommended). o

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Burton Cotton Gin Festival takes place this April

Suzy Kirchberg

he 24th annual Burton Cotton Gin Festival takes off in little Burton, Texas the weekend of April 19 - 20. For those from the north who may not know what a cotton gin is, it’s a machine that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds. Historically, this task was performed by hand: production of cotton required hundreds of man-hours to separate the seeds from a useful amount of lint. Many simple seed-removing devices have been invented over the years, but until the invention of the cotton gin most required significant operator attention and worked on a small scale. The Burton Gin is the oldest operating cotton gin in America. The Cotton Gin Festival kicks off on April 19 with an all you can eat shrimp boil followed by a live auction sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Saturday, April 20, starts off with the Main Street Parade which includes the Children’s Bicycle Parade. Family activities and contests like bubble gum blowing, pie eating and seed pulling are also scheduled. The event hosts food booths, craft exhibits, a Children’s Barnyard, tractor pull and tours of historic 1914 Burton Farmers Gin and Wehring Shoe Shop and Cotton Warehouse. There will also be folk life demonstrations and engine exhibits. Live music will be performed by Yellow Prairie, the Shiner Hobo Band, Dujka Brothers Band and Lone Star Bluegrass Band. There will also be a book signing by Andy Hall Book Signing - Houston-Galveston Packet. The annual event is fun for the entire family. Free admission. Please visit www.CottonGinMuseum.org or call the Burton Cotton Gin Museum at 979-289-3378 for info. Burton is located just off Hwy 290, half way between Austin and Houston. o

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The Bugle Boy:

A unique listening experience in La Grange

art neighborhood watering hole, part Sunday revival tent, this historic building in a humble town halfway between Houston and Austin has become a destination spot for music lovers, musicians of note, and for anyone who wants an evening infused with the best kind of Texas hospitality,â&#x20AC;? says Erika Luckett of the La Grange, Texas based Bugle Boy. Housed in old barracks that were moved in 1948 from Camp Swift Infantry Base in Bastrop to its current location, The Bugle Boy is known as a top rate Listening Room on a national level. What is a Listening Room? Just as the name implies, it's

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a space where one goes to listen. The environment creates the best and most intimate experience that an artist can share with an attentive audience. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like having a personal, live concert in your own living room. Talking is not permitted during a performance in this cozy, small hall. The experience is intense and exhilarating. Artists featured play everything from bluegrass, jazz, rock and folk to country, classic and pop. That is to say, just about everything. The thread that binds them together is that they are independent musicians/writers. Live performances take place most weekends throughout the year, see their website for a full calendar of scheduled concerts and information on the individual group: www. thebugleboy.org. Tickets average $15 to $20. Wine by the glass, beer and specialty coffees are available. o

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German gypsy pickers bring treasures to La Grange

Derek Phillips

t 18, Brian Kleinwachter was a self-proclaimed “ski bum” living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Although he was excelling in that highly regarded profession – eventually stopping college to ensure he could maximize slope time – he eventually found his true calling in the world of antiques as a European picker. Kleinwachter, raised by “antiquers”, was around the business at an early age during the 70s. His parents dealt in Americana and early American furniture, and he was right there helping with show set-up and refinishing merchanndise. “At the shows I sold popcorn and mom’s homemade fudge,” he recalled fondly. “I was really able

to develop a business sense and I learned how to talk to people.” That beginning has flourished into his current endeavor as co-owner, along with his wife, Amy, and European partner Hans Van der Vleuten, of Old World Imports and Antieks, featuring European antiques picked from mostly private estates and farms in 15 countries, including

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Holland, Germany, France, Belgium, India, Turkey and Egypt. Their store is in La Grange, but they can also be found in the front barn at the Blue Hills Event Venue with their antique European industrial lighting, Black Forest antiques and architectural goods. In 1995, Kleinwachter opened a shop in downtown Breckenridge, “Ski Country Antiques”, selling antique, winter-related items. While selling at a show at a lodge nearby, he met his Amy for the first time. “I came from the school or hardknocks,” Kleinwachter said, recalling the early days of being a business owner. “I loaded trucks in zero-degree weather, but it was well worth it because I met Amy.” The business was thriving from the outset and after a few years they relocated to Evergreen, Colorado, setting up shop in a former restaurant. It was during this time Kleinwachter met his other business partner and sole supplier, Hans Van

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der Vleuten, a European furniture importer. That relationship developed into the Kleinwachter’s current specialty of carrying European antique items and eventually led them south to the warmer climate of Texas. “It was a good fit in Colorado for 8 years, but after selling at Blue Hills, we decided to make a move,” Kleinwachter said. “We loved it down here with its people, the beautiful land, and we wanted to get out of the cold.” In Texas, Old World has a unique operation which directly benefits its customers’ wallets. It buys directly from Van der Vleuten, eliminating the middle man, while allowing the selling of merchandise at wholesale prices. That merchandise is excellent for interior and exterior design for those who desire a European flair. Besides taking delivery directly from Van der Vleuten, the Kleinwachter’s travel to Europe four times a years to pick personally. They are meticulous in that effort. “We travel twelve-hours-a-day in a car and make twelve to continued on page 128

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fifteen stops for seven straight days,” Kleinwachter said. “We buy directly from dealers and gypsies. I use a good gut feeling based on my experience to make my buys.” As for the future, Kleinwachter said they are developing a dealer-based website where photos of the items picked can be viewed and purchased online before they even make it back home to Texas. “We want to offer customers a unique buying experience where they can shop Europe on a weekly basis,” Kleinwachter said. o

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The good times roll at Flatonia’s Crawfest

Derek Phillips

latonia is at it again. Known for its giant, annual October festival, Czhilispiel, the second-largest chili cook-off in Texas, the town is now enjoying another growing festival held each spring – Crawfest. The 10th annual event will be held April 20 from 6 p.m. to midnight in Flatonia’s American Legion Hall. The all-you-can-eat celebration features a crawfish and shrimp boil with sausage, corn, potatoes, beer and wine, silent and live auctions and a gun give-away. The Original Velvets will turn back the hands-oftime, playing a mix of country and rock-and-roll hits. Tickets are $30. The gathering started on a whim, as a group of residents were looking for a way to fund tourism promotion for Flatonia. The idea of a crawfish boil was floating around and finally the group decided to give it a try. “We started it for a way to promote Flatonia,” said Chris Kubesch, owner of Joel’s Bar-B-Q and one of the original cooks at the inaugural event. “We got about a thousand pounds crawfish direct from Louisiana and had a huge cooker that could hold 60-pounds. It was better than we expected. People had piles of crawfish in front of them.” From its humble beginning, Crawfest now draws more than 500 people and is continuing to grown each year, as locals and visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the only

bash of it’s kind in the area, said James Longmire, President of the Flatonia Chamber of Commerce. “We are here waiting for people to come out and enjoy our great location,” said Longmire, who liked Flatonia so much, he relocated there from Austin about 6 years ago. “We will have good music, good friends and a good time. You don’t even have to like crawfish. We have a cool town, so come and stay.” Longmire said last year’s auctions and gun give-away were big hits, as you never know what kind of items will be available. Everything from garden baskets to antiques to a hand-made cabinet filled with liquid libations drew plenty of attention from bidders. The cabinet went for $1,800. “No telling what will show up. We had almost everything you could think of last year,” Longmire said. “If you want to donate, we will take just about anything.” Longmire also said one year a thunderstorm caused everyone to scramble for cover, but now that the event is held indoors, concerns about inclement weather won’t be an issue. That is especially good to know if you are travelling to the festival from outside the area. Tickets are available at the Flatonia Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.flatoniachamber.com or call 361-865-3920 for more information. o

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A Sami Show expands to Bastrop Derek Phillips

ince the shows in Round Top and Warrenton only take place twice a year, some shoppers’ buying thirst may not be quenched. If this sounds like you, there is an in between shows option that makes 14 appearances a year in the Austin region and features dozens of vendors. A Sami Show, established in 1975 by Sammie Dwyer, is holding upcoming events in May all the way through the end of the year. Show venues include Austin, Round Rock, Bastrop and Belton. Sammie started her show when she and her plants were booted out of an arts and craft show in Austin back in 1973. “I was terrible at arts and crafts, but good with plants,” said Sammie, who was a housewife at the time and was trying to generate some extra income while raising her four children. “I was kicked out of Daughter Jennifer (L) and the show because I was selling too many plants. On the Sammie Dwyer own and way home, I thought ‘I am going to have a plant show’. manage the A Sami Show. Three weeks later I had one and soon the crafters (Photo: Derek Phillips.) wanted to be in the show. It was a great time to start.” Sammie is the originator of Austin’s City-Wide Garage Sale, which she has since sold to her son, and she was also a one-time vendor in Warrenton. However, her love for what she originally began as an outlet for her green thumb has been her primary focus over the past 37 years. Her weekend shows include such things as wood crafts, repurposed goods, gourmet specialty foods, custom framing and women’s clothing and accessories. “We are year-round and are more contained, if you don’t like to walk a long way, and we are almost always inside,” Sammie said. “We don’t want it to look like a flea market. We have a good variety of quality items. The show is good for women who are feathering their nest and it is great place for men to shop for their wives. The main thing is there have never been two shows that are the same.” A few vendors come from states outside of Texas, as at a recent show in Bastrop where a couple from Pennsylvania brought their regional floral and home décor to Texas for shoppers. “That’s what makes it fun and exciting,” Sammie said. “They brought things we don’t see down here. It keeps it fresh.” o

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Hodges Farm show opens early

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pening morning we’ll be ready for shoppers at 7 a.m.,” says promoter Dawn Hodges, of the Hodges Farm Country Sale. That’s when things get going on April 2 in Kenney, Texas at the old Freitag General Store building in the heart of town. “This spring we have dealers in American country antiques, vintage and antique quilts, children’s clothing and furniture, textile creations, punch needle, dried everlastings, handmades, folk and yard art, plants and garden architecture, stoneware, early smalls, plus a gathering of country exhibitors offering primitives, farmhouse treasures, needful goods, timeworn wares and gathered treasures,” notes Hodges. Opening day also features hand craft demonstrations on the front porch. Show runs through April 6. $1 admission. o

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37 miles of treasures at Antique Alley Texas show

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hey call it a “Little Round Top” - it’s a 37 mile junkers’ paradise that stretches along the highways, fields, pastures and building between Grandview, Cleburne, Itasca and Maypearl, Texas known simply as Antique Alley Texas. “There are vendors selling everything from crafts, art, antiques and collectibles, homemade baked goods, junk, plus more, all lining the streets in these communities,” says Nita Redmon, who heads promotions for the Grandview side of the sale. “We do still have space for new vendors with cool old stuff,” adds Redmon. “The only thing they need to do is get here with a current Texas resale tax number. We’ll find them a booth.” This fascinating festival has continued to grow season after season since it first started in 1999. Like Round Top, the sale takes place twice a tear, during the third Friday, Saturday and Sunday of April and September. The spring show dates will be April 21, 22 and 23. For the latest scoop, insider news and more information in general, visit www.AntiqueAlleyTexas. com. Those interested in booth rental details should call Nita Redmon or Lisa Hill at: 817-240-4949. See ya’ there! o

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www.elantiquario.com A ADORNMENTS: 5586- Moth & Rust pg. 87 ADVERTISING MEMORABILIA: Bright Star Antiques Co. pg. 132 1813- Schwab’s Antiques pg. 30 pg. 29 4010- Specialty Auction Co. AMERICAN COUNTRY: pg. 132 Bright Star Antiques Co. 62- Leftovers pg. 120 1362- Simple Cottage pg. 57 pg. 116 4005- Unique Antiques AMERICAN FURNITURE: pg. 114 4015 – Catherine’s Antiques 7501- Leighton Hall pg. 107 ANDIRON: pg. 27 837 - Keith Gowins ANTIQUES: pg. 76 8082- Antiques & Junk 1159 – A Rustic Outlook pg. 61 pg. 78 6907 – Antiques on the Square pg. 132 Bright Star Antiques Co. 4015 – Catherine’s Antiques pg. 114 pg. 91 5237 – Cat’s Meow 4018- County Line pg. 9 6006- The Darling Emporium pg. 129 pg. 114 4039 – Fred’s Antiques 1364 - Ginger’s Antiques pg. 58 pg. 120 62- Leftovers 1901- Lewis Emporium pg. 62 pg. 86 5543- Lizzy Lou’s pg. 38 1455- Joe Pete 1458 – Miss Penelope & Friend pg. 38 pg. 49 794- M&M Kollectibles pg. 98 5153- Marta’s pg. 77 108- Mexican Masters pg. 99 5101 – Old Depot 9000- Round Top Hill Antique pg. 102 pg. 109 545- Kathy Tobler pg. 123 561- Urban Nest ANTLERS: pg. 39 1456 - Clear Creek Trading ANTLER CHANDERLIERS: pg. 61 1159 – A Rustic Outlook pg. 22 812- Cross-Eyed Moose APOTHOCARY: pg. 8 4018- Bill Moore Antiques 5559- Henkel Square Market pg. 11 APPAREL - CUSTOM: pg. 41 372 - Suburban Outlaws APPAREL - WOMEN’S: pg. 40 1569- Floy Farm Interiors 6669- Henkel Square Market pg. 11 pg. 122 8063- Honey Bunny’s pg. 84 5574- It Fits! pg. 15 335 - Junk Gypsy Co. pg. 64 232 - Laci’s Bling Tees 62- Leftovers pg. 120 pg. 88 5581 – Memory pg. 81 5564- Mimibella’s pg. 128 562- Missy T’s pg. 87 5586- Moth & Rust 8060- The Mustard Seed pg. 89 pg. 41 362 - Revised - Co-Co Bush pg. 65 2009- Rodeo Royalty pg. 85 5584- Second Market pg. 41 372 - Suburban Outlaws 235- Sweet Baby Jane pg. 64 pg. 50 960 - Tiara Fits pg. 54 1245- White Cotton Gown ARCHITECTURAL: pg. 9 4018- County Line 480- Mr. Jeff pg. 43 pg. 120 9003- Today & Yesterday ART: pg. 42 5203- Abbieland/D. Tytenicz pg. 61 1159 – A Rustic Outlook 5569- Beth Anderson pg. 84 pg. 26 890- Amarin Antiques

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C CAMEOS: 893- Country Courtyards pg. 27 9000- Round Top Hill Antique pg. 102 CAMERAS: 9000- Round Top Hill Antique pg. 102 CANDIED JALAPENOS: 5576- Cowgirl Junky’s pg. 88 CANDLES: 1064- Dolly’s pg. 52 1058- Jill Suzanne pg. 53 CARNIVAL CHALK: 130- Weather or Knot pg. 35 CARPETS: 958- Mavi Marvels pg. 50 CAST IRON: 163- Iron Maiden pg. 28 CATHOLIC- VINTAGE: 786- Johnny Loves June pg. 48 108- Mexican Masters pg. 77 CEILING TINS: 337- Bobby Boyd Designs pg. 15 CHALK PAINT: 1069- ReDuex The Past pg. 52 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 9000- Brenham Chamber pg. 120 8500- Burton Chamber pg. 117 4000- Carmine Chamber pg. 115 6000- Flatonia Chamber pg. 129 300- Giddings Chamber pg. 121 560- Schulenburg Chamber pg. 128 CHANDELIERS: 4018- County Line pg. 9 1432- Charles Keyton pg. 3 9000- Round Top Hill Antique pg. 102 CHAMPAGNE: 331- Bubble Lounge pg. 42 CHARMS: 5201- Angevine’s pg. 92 3020- Window in Time pg. 118 CHENILLE- VINTAGE: 1567- Soap Lady pg. 40 CHIC: 5559- Henkel Square Market pg. 11 CHILDREN’S ANTIQUES: 5201- Angevine’s pg. 92 9000- Round Top Hill Antique pg. 102 5232- Carol O’Steen pg. 92 9502- Matt Thomas pg. 103 CHILDREN’S CLOTHING: 8063- Honey Bunny’s pg. 122 CHILDREN’S SERIES BOOKS: 9000- Round Top Hill Antique pg. 102 3020- Vagabond Bookman pg. 118 CHINA: 1159- A Rustic Outlook pg. 61 438- Cat’s Meow pg. 91 1152- 2 Hats Antiques pg. 61 CHINESE FURNITURE: 9000- Round Top Hill Antique pg. 102 CHRISTMAS: 8020- Hodges Farm pg. 131 1804- Rome’s Antiques pg. 30 CHUCKWAGONS: 5700- Cowboy Corner pg. 95 CHURCHES: 8081- St. James Episcopal pg. 125 CIVIL WAR: 5700- Cowboy Corner pg. 95 CLOTHING: 5555- Amy’s Unique Boutique pg. 86 735- Sandra Babin Designs pg. 101 438- Cat’s Meow pg. 91 pg. 123 556- Cottage Gatherings 1569- Floy Farm Interiors pg. 40 5559- Henkel Square Market pg. 11 8063- Honey Bunny’s pg. 122 786- Johnny Loves June pg. 48 pg. 15 335- Junk Gypsy Co.

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