The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment and Gift Shop

for sick and wounded soldiers. Her feeling was that people should honor their mothers through gestures, not store-bought gifts, to express their love. On her first celebration of Mother’s Day in 10907, Ms. Jarvis handed out hundreds of white carnations, because they were her mother’s favorite flower. Historically, men and women have given pink carnations to symbolize a mother’s undoing love; white ones to honor the mother who has passed away.

The A.T. Stewart Exchange

Consignment and Gift Shop has lovely gifts for mom on Mother’s Day.

BY MELISSA JAEGER

It’s not too late! Don’t forget Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Mother’s Day has been recognized and celebrated as a national holiday since 1914. But the first Mother’s Day was conceived of by Anna Jarvis as a day of personal celebration between mothers and families. Ms. Jarvis wanted to honor her mother, who had been an activist during the Civil War, helping to care

Did you know that more phone calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other day of the year? So don’t forget to call Mom! And definitely don’t forget to pick up a little something at the Exchange to show her that you are thinking of her! We have lots of wonderful gift ideas,

• Fun-colored leather credit card cases

• Special pieces of new jewelry set in sterling and with Cubic zirconia from The Jewelry Garden

• Lovely recently consigned gold earrings and rings

• Inis Fragrances of Ireland –Lotions, soaps and body scrubs and gels to primp and pamper your Mom

• Diffusers and oils to make your Mom feel serene and special. Let us help you select an appropriate gift. Pick out a gift bag or box and we will even package it for you!

Our A.T. Stewart Market is less than one month away! It will be on Saturday, June 3rd from 11:00am – 4:00pm on the front lawn of The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum with approximately 10 vendors. Vendors include

• Hawkgirl Photograph y -Kelli, the photographer, has been passionate about landscape and nature photography since her dad gave her a Nikon camera more than 35 years ago. Kelli captures the images, and her mom turns them into beautiful hand-crafted greeting cards, notecards and more!

• Pat Schweitzer and her decorative painted items, including small pieces of furniture, hats, towels, canvases and clam shells

• Christine’s Garden Ornaments – Hand-crafted ornaments made from vintage crystal and china

• The Andy Foundation – With a variety of home décor and tabletop items

• Scout & Cellar -- A Spanish company that makes environmentally friendly olive oils and balsamic vinegar and wines

• The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter will also be there with its animal adoption vehicle. Bring your used (but clean) towels, sheets and blankets. The Shelter uses them to keep the animal warm

• Several vendors with vintage items (furniture, tabletop, jewelry)

• Once again, the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion will be handing our poppies and

• “Cornelia’s Courtyard Sale,” where you’re sure to find some excellent bargains – cut glass, china, furniture, jewelry and much, much more

• AND the Exchange will be OPEN.

About Us

• The Exchange Consignment Shop is housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building).

• All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS.

• Shop 24/7 online at atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange.

• Follow and Like Us on the AT

Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!

Consigning

• Our best sellers — jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany)

• We take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition.

• Sorry — no clothing, except for furs during the cold months, or shoes. And no appliances.

• Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday, 11:00, a.m. – 2:00 p.m., by appointment ONLY. Appointments keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduce waittimes to consign.

• Please call (516)746-8900 to set up an appointment.

• Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos to store@atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info. You will generally receive a response the same day.

Can I donate? YES! We love donations! PLEASE don’t leave donated items outside the shop when we are closed. We want your items, but we don’t want them to get ruined, especially during inclement weather. Email me at store@atstewartexchange.org and I will work with you to arrange a drop-off time. I check the email every day, even when we’re closed.

Remember: Shop 24/7 online at www.atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange. Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!

Check out our new paint job! Thanks to your generous support, Old World Quality is working to repair and re-paint the back of the Museum and will soon start working on the last side of the house! We remain open throughout this process and precautions are taken to protect customers entering the Shop.

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

Shop Hours:

Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., (Wednesdays until 6 p.m.)

Sat: Noon–4 p.m.

For more information, please call (516) 746-8900.