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A Vintage group shop featuring antiques, and collectibles from all eras and styles. Country, Shabby, Modern, Architectural and more! Two floors with something for everyone! PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 2 & 3 46 State Route 101A Amherst, NH 03031 (603) 883-0051 Open 7 days: Monday thru Saturday 10-5 & Sunday 11-4 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER/JANUARY 2017
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BEDFORD · MANCHESTER · EPSOM NH
EPSOM TRADING POST We Buy & Sell Older Items
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321 Elm Street • Manchester, NH
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Breathing new life into old things - Mixing the old with the new A unique collection of painted furniture antiques industrial furniture farmhouse swag galvanized decor reclaimed wood and many original pieces created in-house!
ASSORTMENT OF VINTAGE, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Furniture ∙ Glass ∙ Linens Primitive & Country Decor
Check our updates for holiday events on facebook! Our hope is that when you come into our store you will be inspired by our unique inventory and one of a kind furniture pieces to create the home you have always dreamed of.
Open Tuesday - Sunday 11am to 6pm 2 Island Pond Road / Derry NH 03038 / 603-965-3527
Monday 10-5 ∙ Closed Tues. ∙ Wed-Sat 10-5 ∙ Sunday 11-4
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194 First NH Turnpike (Route 4) Northwood, NH 03261 (603) 942-5020 LWEagle194@aol.com
Over 150 dealer booths Eclectic mix of pristine merchandise arrives daily at reasonable prices Diverse array of primitive, antique, vintage, home décor and collectible nostalgia Fresh brewed coffee all day Relaxing music and climate control Accessible from I93 N/S, 1 hour north of Boston, RV/Bus parking available Member NHADA
Hours 10 am - 5 pm Closed Most Mondays
Country & Decorative Items • Parrish Prints Phonographs • Advertising • Civil War • Furniture
Open: Mon - Sat: 10 – 6 • Sun: 11– 5 97 Storrs Street, Concord, NH • 603.225.2070
We Buy & Sell Antiques • Consignments Accepted
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Antiques Collectibles Gifts Garden Accents
Crafts Country Decor Furniture Primitives
Christmas Sale - December 2 & 3 Watch for February Sweetheart Sale - February 10 & 11th Open Wednesday - Sunday 10-5 • Closed Monday & Tuesday
204 Estes Road • Rochester, NH 03867
Jcts of Route 202A, Estes Rd and Meaderboro Road
(603) 332-1522
MANCHESTER · ROCHESTER · CONWAY · BRISTOL NH
Closed January, February & March • Reopens in April!
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Simply Primitive is filled with everything that fits the primitive way of life, reminiscent of earlier, uncomplicated times. Painted pine furniture, lamps, shades, period chandeliers, wool for rug hooking and many handcrafted folkart made in the USA, can be found at Simply Primitive. We are proud of the many relationships and friends we have made and look forward to meeting you! V I S I T U S I N O U R N E W L O C AT I O N !
435 Lake Street • Bristol, NH • (603) 744-6800 varneyhill@msn.com Find us on Facebook @spillwayantiques
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We offer a wide array of consigned pieces from antiques to furniture, toys to collectibles, houseware to tools. You never know what you will find.
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Country & Primitive Furniture & Smalls Antique Toys & Garden Items Decorative Accessories & other Needfuls
1 Old Runnells Bridge Road Rte 111, Hollis, NH 03049 (978) 454-5903 HOURS: Monday, Tuesday & Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm Wednesday By Appointment Thursday 11:00am-7:00pm Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
Saturday, Sunday & Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm Fridays By Chance
355 Nashua Road (101-A) • Milford, NH (603) 809-3018 www.facebook/CailsCountryCottageAntiques.com
HOLLIS · MILFORD NH SURVEYING & ENGINEERING
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• Property Line Staking • FEMA-Elevation Certificates • Subdivisions • Site & Plot Plans
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Home Decor HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & GIFT MARKET SAT. NOV 11 SUN. NOV 12
Custom Farm Tables • Repurposed Furniture • Unique Gifts HOURS: Wed 10-2 • Thur 10-2 • Fri & Sat 10-5 • Sunday 10-2
Jill Lazzaro Owner 139 Union Square • Milford, NH 03055 603-801-4160 Text/Call polkadots_7@yahoo.com • www.sillyjillydesigns.com @FLIPHOMEDECOR
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White Home Collections
We are a year round garden center with a lovely gift shop. This business was started in 1971 and we've been at our current location since 1976. We sell houseplants, annuals, perennials, shrubbery, hanging baskets, pottery, fairy garden plants and many accessories.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
NOVEMBER 17, 18 & 19 - 10-5PM • CLOSED NOVEMBER 16 FOR SET UP
Our knowledgeable staff is always available to help you choose what will work best for your property and your home. With our years of experience, you can be rest assured that your home, garden and landscaping will be the best it can be!
Our Specialties include: HOUSE PLANTS & GIFTS Garden Supplies Perennials Annuals Cacti Exotic Plants Trees & Shrubs
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This November, these locally-owned country shops invite you to join us in kicking off the holiday season. Each shop on this year’s holiday tour prides itself on a welcoming atmosphere, unique gifts, and an overall pleasant experience – complete with tempting refreshments and a free gift at each shop. When you visit any of the participating shops, you’ll receive a tour map and a ticket to be stamped by each shop along the tour. Tickets stamped by all of the shops will be entered to win one of 12 custom holiday gift baskets brimming with gifts.
GREENVILLE · PETERBOROUGH NH
ander through the rooms of a charming 1800's farmhouse and barn – filled to the rafters with Antique, vintage-style, and one-of-a-kind home furnishings and accessories. Located in historic Peterborough, New Hampshire, Twin Elm Farm features an ever-changing selection of offerings from over 30 dealers for a truly unique shopping experience.
Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 12 noon - 4:00 pm
133 Wilton Road (Route 101) Peterborough, NH 03458 603.784.5341 www.twinelmfarm.com
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TWIN ELM FARM 133 Wilton Road Peterborough, NH 784-5341
THE BLACK SWAN 107 Wilton Road Peterborough, NH 924-7906
MORNING STAR MAPLE 1596 Main Street Dublin, NH 563-9218
WILDERNESS CREATIONS 1327 Main Street Dublin, NH 563-7010
OLD GLORY ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 13 NH Route 12 Fitzwilliam, NH 585-9373
COVEY HOUSE 52 NH Route 119W Fitzwilliam, NH 562-8298
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Rt 9 Flea Market 50+ Large Booths of Warehouse Overstock 30 Big Dealers! 480 Water Street Fitchburg, MA
Old & New Items 4,200 sq. ft. 60+ dealers
November 25th Small Business Saturday!
Serving Food, Raffle & Great Sales! Support your small business while holiday shopping!
Art, Antiques & Collectibles Jewelry • Gift Items • Country Local Crafts • Sports Cards Toys & Tools • Millwork Men & Women’s Clothing & Accessories • Books & more!
WE HAVE A LARGE SELECTION OF Vintage and Hand Fabricated Gold - Silver - Turquoise & Gemstone Jewelery Collectibles Toys Housewares & Glassware Prints & Investment Art Asian Art & Collectibles Harley Items & Leather
Please mention this ad when you stop in WE BUY E-WASTE $1-$5 per item!
Sunday-Thursday 10-6 • Friday 10-7 & Saturday 9-7 New Dealers & Consignors Welcome
Antique to Modem Furniture Lighting Fixtures Tools Books Swords & Knives
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Light up the holidays with a trip to Laurel & Grove
AT T H E J A M E S T H O M A S S A L O N B U I L D I N G
· Peterborough, NH 603-924-4288 · laurelandgrove.com 83 Grove Street
Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm · Saturday 10 am - 5 pm · Sunday 11 am - 4 pm
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Good Digs LLC If you're going to use a tractor, make sure it's Sturdy! • Field Reclamation • Field Edge Clearing • Field Maintenance • Field Mowing • View Clearing • Excavation • Underground Utilities • Driveways
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authentic, lodge-style
log furniture and accessories
1417 US Route 119 & 202 Rindge, NH 603-899-3200
Beautiful vintage 1949 Silk City Diner serving delicious, one of a kind, home style cooking! Stop in and eat with us!
RUSTIC FURNITURE & HOME DECOR - Visit us online at -
Sunday & Monday 5:30am - 2:00pm Wednesday thru Saturday 5:30am - 8:00pm Serving Dinner 4:00pm - 8:00pm • Closed Tuesdays
www.RusticFurnitureGallery.com Wednesday – Saturday 10:00am -5:00pm
1327 Main Street • Dublin, NH 03444 • (603) 563-7010
www.hometown-diner-new-hampshire.com
DUBLIN · RINDGE NH
Bakelite commands interest, high prices in today’s market By Eric Stanway
T
he other night, I decided to test out a rumor I had been hearing for quite some time -- that the vintage plastic Bakelite was commanding outrageous prices. Accordingly, I went onto EBay, and found that this was much more than idle gossip; bracelets and sundry knick knacks were going for hundreds of dollars. Intrigued, I decided to look a little deeper into this odd phenomenon. It turns out that this substance has a long and revered history. Bakelite wasn’t actually the first plastic -- that distinction belongs to Celluloid, derived from plant cellulose and camphor. This was created in the 1850s, and was later widely used in the motion picture industry. Unfortunately, it was notoriously flammable, which is why so few films
Leo Henrik Baekland.
from the silent era survive to this day. Then there was Galalith, produced from milk protein and formaldehyde, which came along in the 1890s. This was widely used in the costume jewelry business for a while, but died out, as other plastics began to come along. In 1907, an Austrian chemist by the name of Leo Henrik Baekland discovered that a polymeric plastic made from phenol
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and formaldehyde possessed remarkable properties, not least of which was that it was resistant to electricity and heat. Baekland was, at that point, already a rich man, having previously invented Velox, a photographic paper that could be developed by gaslight rather than sunlight. In 1898, the Eastman Kodak Company purchased his invention for a cool $750,000. Baekland called his new compound Bakelite, and it immediately took off in the automotive and electrical industries emerging in the early 20th century. Soon, people were buying all sorts of consumer products made of the stuff, including jewelry boxes, clocks, radios, kitchenware and so forth. In the 1920s, it became incredibly popular in the manufacturing of jewelry, particularly bracelets, which are highly prized to this day.
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Kari Lindstrom, owner of the Melamine Cup, displays a cake cutter with a handle made of Bakelite, manufactured in the 1940s.
In order to find out a little more about this product, I headed over to The Melamine Cup in Jaffrey, and had a little talk with owner Kari Lindstrom. “You have to be really careful about counterfeits,” she told me. “There are a few ways to see if it’s genuine Bakelite, or some kind of knock-off. First off, if you soak it in warm water and then smell it, you should detect the scent of formaldehyde. Secondly, when you clean it, there
should be a yellow residue on the cloth. Finally, there are no seam lines on the real article.” There was a time when Bakelite was ubiquitous at yard sales, selling for a few dimes. Alas, those days are pretty much gone, as more and more people become aware of just how valuable it is. Should you happen to find something that you suspect might be made of Bakelite, by all means, snatch it up. You could sell it for a pretty penny.
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UPCYCLED GOODS • GIFTS • JEWELRY • FLORAL HANDCRAFED CURIOSITIES • VINTAGE BRIC A BRAC Upcycle Classes Thursdays 6-8 Craft Classes Fridays 6-8 Register for Dec 5th Sip & Paint Class Register to insure a space - Call for more info
Service • Remodels New Constructions Air Conditioning Work Water Treatment Services Free Water Samples & Estimates
23 Main Street, Suite 1 & 2 • Jaffrey, NH 03452 • (603) 593-5081 Wednesday thru Saturday 11am - 5pm • Sunday 11am - 3pm
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Currier and Ives Cookie Tour in the quiet Monadnock Region of New Hampshire
SELF-GUIDED TOUR Cookies and refreshments served at each stop! Saturday, December 9, 2017 11:00 am -4:00 pm $15.00 per person 603-242-6495 cookietour@yahoo.com
Specializing in mid century furniture and household items from the1950ʼs -1970ʼs as well as some collectibles and antiques.
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www.currierandivescookietour.com A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local non-profit organization.
105 Peterborough Street, Jaffrey NH
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Eat-In . Take-Out . Delivery 135 Main Street • Marlborough, NH
603-876-4500
Open Monday - Saturday 11:00am - 5:00pm Established 1973 by
George "Sea Hunter" Streeter
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MARLBOROUGH NH Cheshire Fence Company Cheshire Fence Company is family owned and operated business installing both residential and commercial fencing in the Monadnock region and surrounding areas. We specialize in custom cedar fencing and can design cedar, chain link, vinyl, split rail and ornamental aluminum and steel to meet your specifications and create a beautiful statement around your home or business.
LOCALLY FAMOUS
Let the experts at Cheshire Fence Company take care of all your fencing needs – call or email us today for a free estimate!
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Tax Preparer 116 Main Street Marlborough, NH
Helping folks like you achieve financial health
603-876-4205 Cell 603-921-7367
CIRCULAR SAW BLADES CHISELS HOLE SAW BITS CHAIN SAW CHAINS
603-876-5041
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MARLBOROUGH NH
COLONIAL COIN Antique & Collectible Shop
603-876-4601 Call Anytime
OLD COINS • SILVER • GOLD BUYS • SELLS • APPRAISES
Outside & Warm Inside Units Available
Buying Gold & Silver
Highest Prices Paid
Member of the American Numismatic Society
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Multi Dealer Shop ROUND ROBIN November 2-5 BE THANKFUL SALE November 24-26 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE December 9-10
FITZWILLIAM OPEN HOUSE December 26 WINTER SALE January 1-31 Watch Facebook and website for more information!
HOURS: DAILY 105, CLOSED WEDNESDAY JANUARY THRU MARCH CLOSED TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
13 NH Route 12 South • Fitzwilliam, NH 03447 • 603-585-9373 OldGloryNH@comcast.net • www.OldGloryAntiquesNH.com
FITZWILLIAM NH You will LOVE
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Friday & Saturday 10 - 4 or by appointment Closed Nov 19-April Come see us on Cookie Tour Dec 9th!
147 West Lake Road • Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire 03447
FITZWILLIAM NH Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm or by appointment Follow us on facebook
Where the M rror Love you Back
REVIEWS - This is a quaint little boutique that for me is worth the drive, about 1 hr and 15 min away. Their selection of clothes, from pants to sweaters, dresses, dress slacks, dress jackets, business casual tops and yes even jeans and jackets are the nicest quality I have yet to find in a consignment shop. They also have select shoes and jewelery. Moderately priced for me it was definitely worth the drive. I would give it a five star rating from selection to quality to customer service. - What an amazing place!! Natalie was great to meet you and can't wait to come and shop and chat again. I love the selection and the atmosphere is amazing. The size does not matter we all want to look and feel beautiful and what Natalie is doing with this shop is great! Keep up the good work can't wait to go again!! - I had one of the best clothes shopping experiences ever! I found tons of beautiful, quality and flattering pieces. The shop is artfully set up and felt like my sizes and style was the focus and not an afterthought. There is no doubt I'll be returning and spreading the word!
Specializing in clothing sizes 14 & up and gorgeous accessories to take clothing from separates to an ensemble.
21 Route 12 South • Fitzwilliam, NH 03447 • 603-585-5118 • www.plumpapparel.com
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Upcoming Holiday Shows C OTTAG E CR AF T E R'S O NCE A MONTH SALE
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2nd Annual Open House
Join us for Round Robin - Nov. 2-5 Holiday Open House - Dec. 9
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26th Annual Antiques Open House Dec. 26 & 27
1 66 OL D T ROY R OA D, F IT Z W IL L IAM, NH 0 3 4 4 7 Step back in time when life was a little simpler... Enter into the keeping room of my 1790 Antique Cape, where you will enjoy the warmth of a crackling fire, mulled cider, tasty treats and great conversation with friends! Thistle in Thyme & Friends will have thoughtful gifts for your holiday gift giving.
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Wood-fired Brick Oven Pizza Homemade Breads & Desserts Open Mic Every Wednesday 7pm
Wednesday-Saturday Closed Monday & Tuesday Call for Sunday Hours • Daily Specials • Space Available for Small Functions
(603) 209-4409 ray_s33@hotmail.com
FOR RESERVATIONS CALL (603) 585-9000
Visit us online at www.fitzwilliaminn.com
FITZWILLIAM · TROY NH FACTORY OUTLET with WHOLESALE PRICES
Chandler & Co SALVAGED REPURPOSED UP-CYCLED
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VISIT OUR NEW STORE FRONT 198 Main Street, Rt. 12 • Troy, NH 03465 • 603-242-7784 Monday -Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
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SWANZEY NH UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
NOW OPEN! Unique Finds from the Past to the Present
Furniture • Collectibles • Antiques • Vintage Jewelry • Beautiful Artwork • Gifts & Much More! Monday - Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
249 Monadnock Hwy Swanzey, NH 603-354-3392
132 Monadnock Hwy (Route 12), #5 Swanzey, NH 603-357-5556
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FAIRGROUNDS ANTIQUES A shoppers' destination in the Monadnock Region for over 44 years! OPEN DAILY 10-5
Always seeking quality antiques dealers!
REMODELING, RENEWING, REFINISHING...
Our possibilities are limitless!
• Landscape Design • Landscape Lighting • Walkways & Retaining Walls • Waterfalls & Ponds • Spring & Fall Clean up • Weekly & Bi-Weekly Mowing • Hedge Trimming & Pruning • Tree & Stump Removal
249 Monadnock Hwy, Rte 12 S E Swanzey, NH 03446
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The Keene Sno-Riders are a non-profit club who build and maintain nearly 60 miles of trails in and around Keene, including; Swanzey, Surry, Gilsum and Sullivan.
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Our trail system, which includes the Cheshire Rail Trail, is very heavily used in Keene and the surrounding communities as it is the main corridor from southern NH to Westmoreland, Walpole and other points north. As such, it is a vital link in the state trail network.
Matching retired racing Greyhounds with loving forever homes.
Thank you to everyone who made our summer yard sales a success! Mark your calendar for these upcoming events.
THANKSGIVING PIE SALE
Order by Nov. 16 / Pickup Nov. 20-22 $15 each Apple, Blueberry, or Pumpkin
PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA
14 W Swanzey Road Swanzey, NH 03446 603-355-1556 info@fastfriendsgreyhounds.org helpinggreyhounds.org
We would like to provide your business with an advertisement opportunity to become part of this. Commercial advertisement in the Keenesnoriders will promote your business not only to the snowmobiling community but to those that use the trail system like walkers, runners, bicycles and more. YOUR BUSINESS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE SNOWMOBILE RELATED. We are offering another area to show your skills and provide you with a marketing opportunity to reach our membership and others with excellent exposure. We have a large number of riders andothers who utilize our trail system. Advertising on our website, Facebook, groomers, kiosks they will see how you contributed to the community and in hopes visit your place of business.
Sunday, December 3 from 10-2 $15 each, 2 for $25
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$300.00
A beautiful photo for your holiday cards, gifts and social media!
Website Ad (logo & link) Map Ad with business photo (front of map) Limited Space Clubs Facebook Page Clubs TWO KIOSKS showing directional / navigational to business Clubs Br-180 Ads - Limited Space
$200.00
Web site space (logo and link) Map space using business card (back of map) Clubs TWO KIOSKS showing directional / navigational to business
$100.00
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Taken by professional photographers experienced in capturing the perfect moment with people and pets (or, just pets if you prefer!)
Saturday, Dec. 2nd at MHS in Swanzey, 10 am – 3 pm Sunday, Dec. 3rd at MHS Depot Square, 11 am – 1 pm $10 donation for a 4x6” print out of your favorite photo and monadnockhumanesociety.org access to all hi-res images online.
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CARPET CLEARANCE WAREHOUSE 178 Emerald Street • Keene, NH
603-358-3934
OPEN UNTIL 6PM EVERYDAY!
48 Emerald Street Keene, NH 03431
www.carpet-clearance.com
603.358.6343
(Located inside Colony Antiques)
Monday - Friday 9-5 • Saturday 9-3 • Sunday Closed
www.keeneonvinyl.com
KEENE NH
Find It furniture and more... Holiday Décor...traditional or non-traditional ?
A ppraisals
Buying Coins
Quality pre-owned furniture, with style
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Unique finds for a Beautiful Home OPEN UNTIL 6PM EVERYDAY!
Open Daily 10-5:30, Sun 10-4 (Closed Tuesdays)
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48 Emerald Street in downtown Keene, NH
162 Emerald Street, Keene, NH 603-355-4842
603.358.6343 · Email: antiquescolonymill@gmail.com
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TO PETERBOROUGH
MAIN STREET / RTE 101
Streeter's Treasure Hunting Supply
DOUGS DOGS
217 Main Street (603) 876-3438
TALON RETIREMENT & TAX SOLUTIONS 116 Main Street (603) 876-5041
Cheshire Fence
Dougs Dogs
Main Crust Pizza
STREETER'S TREASURE HUNTING SUPPLY 307 Main Street (603) 876-4443
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CHESHIRE FENCE 301 Main Street (603) 876-3400
MAIN CRUST PIZZA 135 Main Street (603) 876-4500
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CONSIGNMENT CO-OP 206 Central Street • Winchendon, MA 01475 (978) 297-4474
Our farmstead Gouda, cheddar, and Havarti cheeses are made from the freshest milk possible, just minutes after the last cow in our dairy herd is milked! Try our Gouda spreads and fresh farmer's cheeses in a variety of flavors too! Our country store is full of cheese, local gifts, wine, and beer. Take a stroll down and visit the cows or watch us make cheese through our viewing windows-all are welcome on this family-owned-and-operated farm!
OTHER GREAT BUSINESSES & SERVICES IN WINCHENDON Subway Morin Real Estate C&S Pizza Gabby's Toy Town Pub Chicks Tavern Clark Memorial YMCA Lucky Dragon Brooks Automotive Carriage House
Open Fri – Sun 10 - 4 www.facebook.com/Reflections-Country-Collections We carry a lot of new and vintage pieces at great prices! Furniture and home accents.
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178 School Street • Winchendon, MA 01475 (978) 297-2411
WE DELIVER
20 Otter River Road Winchendon, MA 01475 (978) 939-5738
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WATCH FOR OUR NEW NAME - NEW LOCATION - NEW OWNER! 2nd Impressions is the largest consignment shop in the area offering something for everyone in your family; clothing, furniture, baby equipment, toys, electronics, antiques, jewelry, gifts & collectibles.
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172 Emerald St. (next to Carpet Clearance Warehouse) • Keene, NH • 355-2020 Tuesday thru Friday 10-4, Saturday 10-2, Closed Sunday & Monday
TREE WORK
Residential/Commercial Tree Removal Pruning Ornamental Pruning Cabling/Bracing Bucket Truck Work Storm Damage Cleanup Brush Chipping Stump Grinding Crane Work 24/7 Emergency Service
KEENE NH
Good Fortune Jewelry & Pawn
New, Pre-Owned & Estate Jewelry Musical Instruments Electronics
Free Estimates | Licensed & Insured
Gold & Silver Coins
Keene, NH 03431
HOME: 603-352-1205 CELL: 603-355-0208
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SIGNS & BANNERS VEHICLE LETTERING VEHICLE MAGNETS WINDOW VINYL LARGE FORMAT POSTERS JOB SITE & POLITICAL SIGNS A-FRAME SIGNS & INSERTS BANNER STANDS DIGITAL & OFFSET PRINTING COLOR / B&W COPIES ARCHITECTURAL COPIES ENGRAVING
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RING US.
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N I V KORAppliance Inc. SALES • SERVICE • PARTS
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603-352-3547
65 Roxbury St. • Keene, NH
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www.korvin1.com
Mon.-Fri. 8:00am - 6:00pm • Sat 9:00am - 2:00pm
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288 Hurricane Road • Keene, New Hampshire 03431
November 4, 2017 9-3 December 2, 2017 9-3 December 15, 2017 5-7
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Come to our 1800s Colonial Home and shop for unique gifts and enjoy a truly enjoyable experience. Fill your car with friends, you will be glad you took the time out of your busy schedule. Each show offers 'new' vendors and so many ideas for your own home for the holidays. We welcome you and look forward to seeing you again! For more information contact: Judith M. Graves at (603) 352-3998 BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD FOR COMMUNITY SHARING
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KEENE NH Did you know you can sell TIM CAMPBELL ART in YOUR shop?
Taking orders now for spring 2018!
Pillows • Tote Bags • Prints • Postcards Cheese Boards • Coasters • Rugs T-Shirts & More! HOME DECOR & ACCESSORIES CREATED IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NH FOR YOU TO MUSE!
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(603) 357-5152 or 357-8400 109 Key Road • Keene, NH 0343 (Located next to Keene Cinemas ) OrientalRugWorks@gmail.com
www.OrientalRugWorks.com • Pick Up and Delivery • Buy or Trade • Repair & Reweaving • Appraisals • Moth Proofing • Storage • Handwashing
Quality used furniture, home decor & collectibles for decorating your home at fair and reasonable prices.
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Green Cleaning Products Double Bubble Carpet Care Janitorial Supplies & Equipment
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Antiques Household or Estates Buy Outs/Clean Outs
GREG WALSH
www.thevacuumstoreofkeene.com
Auctioneer, NH Lic. #5049
603-903-3069
Hannaford's Plaza 451 West Street Keene, NH 03431 (603) 352-5085
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Mon. - Fri. 9-6 Sat. 10-4
Making house calls since 1979
KEENE NH now in downtown keene
the simple nest a love of all things home antiques • home furnishings timeless décor • new & vintage finds gifts • dwelling essentials open tuesday - sunday
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Nutritional Consultation Complementary Therapies Botanical Pharmacy & Products
MARLOW VILL AGE
Saturday, November 18, 2017 • 9:00am - 3:00pm Marlow, New Hampshire
Come browse through the historic buildings that make up the picturesque Marlow Village and enjoy over 30 quality crafters as they display their wares for your holiday shopping. Live music in Jones Hall and a Silent Auction will be set up in the Church featuring many quality crafts and hand made items. Come see why many have made this a yearly holiday tradition!
Rebecca Roentsch Montrone, BS Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
Homemade luncheon of soups, breads & the famous dessert buffet. Served at the Chapel 11:00am to 1:00pm. Cost $5.00 per person.
Open Weekdays 9:30 - 5:00
For more information call 603-446-4383
103 Roxbury Street • Suite 300 • Keene, NH 03431 (603) 439-2603 • www.wondrousroots.com
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20 Main Street • Keene, NH (603) 355-1116
13 Railroad Street Winchendon, MA (978) 297-0131
Monday - Friday 11-6 • Saturday 11-5 & Sunday 12-5
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A NH Made Store
Country Antique Shop featuring Antiques & Collectibles all under one roof. Country & Primitive Décor Plates • Berries • Signs • Furniture & More Christmas All Year Round Byers Choice • Annalee • Snowbabies Willow Tree • Fontanini Nativity • Dept. 56 Next Door to T he Antique Shops
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4 Main Street · Alstead, NH 03602 (603) 835-2100 · email: alsteadcc@comcast.net www.alsteadcountrycrafts.com
Tues-Sat 10-5 & Sun 11-4 • Closed Mondays January-April
1024 Rt. 12, Westmoreland NH • 603-399-4972
ALSTEAD · WESTMORELAND · SURRY NH Crescendo Acres Farm offers a taste of country life
We are the place for soft and warm alpaca socks!
Crescendo Acres Farm Shoppe
By Eric Stanway
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or Russ and Diana Fiorey, Crescendo Acres Farm represents a hobby that has grown into a full-time vocation. “We’ve been doing this for the last 11 years,” Russ said. “Our main interests are producing Christmas Trees, maple syrup and alpacas for fiber. We also used to raise miniature horses and had about a dozen a while ago. We’re now making the transition to the alpacas, so we only have two of them left.” Russ said that the alpacas perform two main functions; they keep the land clear, and they also produce the fiber for the knitted goods that they sell in their gift shop. “My wife really likes to knit, so she started out making a few hats,” he said. “That grew into a complete gift shop with all sorts of alpaca yarns, crafts and knitted items. We also produce our own maple syrup, and sell other local goods, such as honey, preserves, mustards and crafts.” Russ said that their most popular item are handmade alpaca socks, of which they sell about 700 pairs each year.
Yarns ~ Apparel ~ Socks ~ Crafts Stuffed Animals Local Honey Maple Syrup Products Other Farm Products VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOMED
21 Carpenter Road, Surry NH
603-352-9380
5.9 miles north on Rt. 12A from Court St/Maple Ave intersection
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With the holidays coming upon us, Russ stressed that the farm has a number of Christmas Trees, grown right on the property. “We raise about 1,500 trees for sale, four feet and higher,” he said. “You can harvest them yourself, or get them pre-cut from our shop.” Russ said that he and his wife are reveling in the country way of life, and enjoying the scenic beauty of rural Surry. “This is really the best way to live,” he said. “I couldn’t see doing anything else.” Crescendo Acres Farm is located on 21 Carpenter Road, Surry, NH 03431. The farm is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, phone them at (603) 352-9380 or email Rfiorey@ne.rr.com. You can also visit their website at www.crescendoacres.com or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/Crescendo-Acres-Farm-321044451499/.
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December 8th 9-9pm December 9th 9-7pm
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Marlborough, NH 603-363-8197 24 HR Emergency Services
WESTMORELAND · MARLBOROUGH CHARLESTOWN NH
Come see the exclusive Christmas collection offered for sale by Beverly Weir Longacre starting November 2nd! Refreshments & Raffle
867 Route 12 Westmoreland Industrial Park Building 13 Westmoreland, NH 03467
Open 7 days a week 9-5 603-543-7490
TUES-SAT 10-6 SUN 10-3 Closed Mondays
Flyingpigantiquescooperative.com
Actively seeking quality dealers over 4,000 square feet
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A unique one-stop destination in downtown Claremont for all your specialty food, gift and wine items to ensure the perfect gift for every occasion.
Thank You to our Tri-State Shop Hop Shops
18 Opera House Square • Claremont, NH 03743 phone: 603.287.8983 fax: 603.504.6285 www.bouteillenh.com
White Home Collections Wilton, NH
Jeffrey's Antique Co-op Mall Lunenburg, MA
Spillway Antiques Bristol, NH
Steeple Antiques Templeton, MA
Puggy's Keene, NH
The Kitchen Garden Templeton, MA
Fairgrounds Antiques LLC Swanzey, NH
Primitive Country Shoppe at Spencer Furniture Spencer, MA Nutiques At The Barn Paxton, MA
Cail's Country Cottage Antiques Milford, NH Remember This Antiques & Collectibles Amherst, NH Vintage Whimsey & Co. Amherst, NH
BUYING Proof Sets Mint Sets Large Cents Indian Cents All Type Coins Silver Dollars Paper Money Foreign Coins Gold & Silver Jewelry Sterling Silverware Tea Sets & Trays
Revived Furniture and Home Decor Derry, NH Antiques & Collectibles Mall of New England Greenville, NH
(Same building as New England Kitchen & Bath Center)
603-477-2902
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Old Glory Antiques Fitzwilliam, NH
Primitive Thymes Spencer, MA
Brian’s Rare Coins
653 Washington Street • Claremont, NH
Covey House Fitzwilliam, NH
Reflections Country Collections Winchendon, MA
Second Glance Gloucester, MA
Brian Dutilley
Plumpapparel Fitzwilliam, NH
Antique Junction Winchendon, MA
40 Years Experience Highest Prices Paid
Hundreds of Coins on Display Most Key Dates Available Gold & Silver Bullion Available I Buy all U.S. Silver Coins before 1965 Highest Prices Paid
Cheshire Curio Shop Swanzey, NH
Hobart Village West Townsend, MA
CLAREMONT NH NOWN OPE
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The Melamine Cup Jaffrey, NH Bric A Brac Up-Cycle Emporium LLC Jaffrey, NH Twin Elm Farm Peterborough, NH Piggy's Fine Repurposed Goods Peterborough, NH Our Town Antiques and Collectibles Peterborough, NH ReMarkable, LLC Peterborough, NH Chandler & Co. Troy, NH Jingles Christmas and Country Shop Westmoreland, NH Kit 'N Kaboodle Consignments Claremont, NH
Nearly New Consignments Hollis, NH
Freedom House Antiques Freedom, NH
Burton InDesign Merrimack, NH
Union Street Antiques & Collectibles Rochester, NH
Robin's Egg Milford, NH
Deja Vu Furniture & More, LLC Londonderry, NH
Sage Farm Antiques Milford, NH (Oct. Show Location)
M & M Carriage House Creations Bellows Falls, VT
The Modern Antique Milford, NH
Cottage by the Brook Westminster, VT
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CLAREMONT SPICE & DRY GOODS
TUES-SAT 11:15AM - 6PM CLOSED SUN & MON
Fresh Spices at Great Prices! BEST SE LECT I O N I N N H www.claremontspice.com
Come see our new store - The Kitchen Drawer Sensible Kitchen Gadgets Located next to us! Local Jams, Jellies, Honey & Maple Syrup Barbecue & Hot Sauces Specialty Salts & Essential Oils NH Roasters Coffee & Loose Leaf Tea International Specialities including Asian curry pastes & sauces and European Olive Oils & Vinegars
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Over 200 Kinds & Grinds!
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:00pm Wednesday - Saturday 9:30am - 6:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
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At Wheelock Travel we are dedicated to helping you plan your next amazing vacation. We handle all of the booking so you don’t have to. We are an Upper Valley travel agent serving the Dartmouth College region and all of its surrounding towns. Our staff has decades of experience in finding and booking the best vacations for customers at resorts all over the world. We’re not just a travel agency, we are your personal travel agent.
34 Opera House Square, Claremont, NH 03743 • (603) 543-0400
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CLAREMONT · NEWPORT · NEWBURY NH Antique Group Shop
From House Too Home QUALITY HOME DECOR & ACCESSORIES
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Refreshments will be served.
Jan 2-14 - Store Wide Sale 25% off! (excludes coffee or sale items)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING - MERRY CHRISTMAS - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Open Tuesday - Sunday 10:00am -5:00pm 546 Route 103 • Newbury, NH • 603-938-2135
Check facebook and website for last minute sales!
Monday-Saturday 10-5 • Open Sunday's 11-4 until December 17 239 Sunapee Street • Newport, NH • 603-463-7845 www.fromhousetoohome.com
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New England’s Best Shops & Services The great eggnog riot of West Point By Eric Stanway
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he winter of 1826 was a cold and miserable one for the cadets at West Point. The strict rules of the academy forbade the use of spirits or tobacco on the campus. The only time when students could get a drink at all was when they went on excused absences and imbibed at the local pubs. Well, Christmas rolled around, and the lads were looking for a way to celebrate, brazenly disregarding the school rules against alcohol. They were determined to make a batch of eggnog. After all, they reasoned, even George Washington favored a heavily liquored version of the seasonal drink. If the father of the country saw nothing wrong in this, perhaps it would be all right. After all, what could possibly go wrong? As it turned out, quite a lot. Things started out simply enough. Three cadets, including future Confederate President Jefferson Davis, headed out to the tavern owned by Benny Havens, a couple of miles outside of the campus. There, they got the necessary ingredients for the party, and smuggled them back to the school, hiding them in the North Barracks. Just after midnight on Christmas morning, the preparations began in earnest. Cream and eggs were mixed together, along with capacious quantities of whiskey and brandy. The windows were blackened and the students kept an eye out for authorities. Of course, liquor being what it is, all of that fell apart by about 4 a.m. One Captain Ethan Hitchcock, who had tangled with drunken students in the past, heard a ruckus building up in the barracks, and went to investigate it. Upon discovering the party, he promptly placed Davis under arrest, and he willingly complied. The other students were not nearly as acquiescent, however. Drunken students ran crazily through the corridors, brandishing muskets and bayonets. One actually pitched a log at an officer, before the riot was quelled. When the smoke cleared, 19 students were up for Court Martial. Seven were saved by a court recommendation of clemency, and 12 were expelled. Astonishingly, Davis received hardly any discipline whatsoever. That students would actually risk dishonorable dismissal over eggnog says a lot about this time-honored beverage. It is commonly believed that the “nog” in the word is short for “noggin,” a small wooden mug regularly used in taverns. Originally, it was a hot drink, known as a “posset,” which mixed Spanish sherry with milk. Eventually, eggs were added to the mix. The only impediment to this drink becoming popular in the Old World was the lack of refrigeration. Milk and eggs were rarely available in the towns, where they would quickly become spoiled. In America, however, a lot of these concerns became moot. Due to the large amount of dairy
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farms here, these products were easily available, and generally fresh. Consequently, it became a favorite drink of the Colonists, with a few variations. In New England, for instance, the spiking was performed with Rum, which was readily available due to the triangle trade, where it was a regular rate of exchange for African slaves. In the South, however, Bourbon, distilled from sugar cane, was the liquor of choice. Of course, these days, the issue of salmonella in eggs is more prominent than it was in the past, and food safety concerns are sure to pop up. According to Elisa Maloberti, director of Egg Product Marketing at the American Egg Board, that shouldn’t be an issue, as long as the eggs are heated to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Of course, at that temperature, you basically have an omelet; that shouldn’t be a problem, however, if you add milk to the mixture. Eggs harden when their proteins coagulate, so diluting them with milk and sugar and keeping the heat low should ease any problems by keeping the proteins separate. Adding two tablespoons of sugar and ¼ cup of milk should put a stop to coagulation, and lessen the danger of any of your guests ending up in the hospital. EGGNOG 3 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup sugar pinch salt 2 1/2 cups whole milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup heavy whipping cream 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 cup rum 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg In a heavy saucepan, combine eggs, 1/3 cup sugar, and salt and beat with wire whisk. Gradually stir in milk, beating until mixture is smooth. Cook 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat stirring constantly, until mixture coats a metal spoon. Remove custard from heat and stir in vanilla. Place saucepan in a large bowl of ice water until custard cools stirring frequently; then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. In a large chilled bowl, combine heavy cream and powdered sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in rum then fold whipped cream mixture into the cooled custard. Pour eggnog into serving bowl, and sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve immediately. Makes 10 servings. (Adapted from a recipe by Linda Larsen) Eric Stanway can be reached at Eric.Stanway@yahoo.com.
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Crystals Rocks Minerals Beads Pearls Seed Beads Findings Jewelry Pendants Wind Chimes Tumbled & Raw Gemstones
Wednesday - Saturday 1:00 - 7:00 • Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 Closed Monday & Tuesday
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New England’s Best Shops & Services CELEBRATE THE SEASON Handmade Collectible Heirlooms from America, Germany & Local Artisans
FIVE CORNERS Americana Primitives Country Antiques Heirloom Linens & Silver Woodworking Tools Coins & Civil War Artifacts Vintage Costume Jewelry Mid Century Modern
Antiques • Folk Art • Home & Garden Decor Jewelry • Gifts • Collectible Santas • Snowmen • Angels • Advent Calendars Villages • Ornaments • Florals • Wreaths & More est. 1978
Alphabet Soup Co. Located in our 1860 Post & Beam Barn
11 Maple St., Rte 117 Essex Jct., VT (802) 878-6167 Mon - Sat 10-5 • Sun 11-4 www.fivecornersantiques.com
1 Old Coach Road • Jct. Rte. 13 • New Boston, NH Hours: Wed. thru Sat., 11-5, Christmas Eve, Sun., 11-2 Other days by chance or appointment, weather permitting-call ahead. Cash or checks only.
603-487-2412
Also Stocking: Old Fashioned Milk Paint Original Briwax Howard Restor-A-Finish Feed-N-Wax & Orange Oil
NEW BOSTON · ENFIELD NH · ESSEX JCT VT
Sterling Silver Wire
Open Year Round
Gemstones
Pendulums
Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 7
White Sage
Closed Monday & Tuesday
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Fifth Annual Stone House Holiday Open House
For the remainder of the year we will be selling out of our 46 Canal Street, Bellows Falls, VT auction hall at wholesale prices. Hours are Monday and Tuesday 10-5 and by chance or appointment other days. We only sell fresh to the market goods from estates purchased all over the east coast. Stock changes frequently. Phone us at 802-460-1190 and we will be happy to assist you.... Sharon and Tony
November 18th-19th, 2017 10am - 5pm
Stone House Antique Center 557 VT Rte. 103 South Chester, VT 05143 Get an early start to your Holiday Season at our fifth annual "Stone House Holiday" open house. Join us Saturday, November 18th & Sunday, November 19th for a festive start to the season!
S.B. & Company Auctioneers 46 Canal Street • Bellows Falls, VT 05101 (802) 460-1190 • (617) 413-4054 www.sbauctioneers.com
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.
CHESTER · BELLOW FALLS VT 10% off with AD Your donations and purchases provide essential services which help low-income residents in Windham & Windsor Counties.
Reuse and Recycle Discover the GOOD BUY STORES for Clothing, Collectibles, Furniture, Vintage, Jewelry & more.
45 Rockingham St. Bellows Falls, VT 802-463-9084 Mon-Sat 10-4
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23 Main St. Springfield, VT 802-885-7074 Mon-Sat 10-4
COME SHOP Also Carry Locally Made Vermont Product
676 Hartford Ave. White River Junction,VT 802-359-4183 Mon-Sat 10-4
MMCarriageHouseCreations.com 3 Westminster Street Bellows Falls VT 05101 Located Historic Downtown Across from the Flat Iron Exchange
We will pick up your furniture donations. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER/JANUARY 2017
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Smith's Country Cheese, Inc. We make Farmstead Gouda, Cheddar and Havarti Cheese with milk from our herd of Holstein cows.
Thrift Shop
for Brattleboro Area Hospice
Retail Store Hours: Saturday-Wednesday: 10am-5pm Thursday & Friday: 10am-6pm
77 Flat Street • Brattleboro, VT
TUES-SAT 10AM-5:30PM • CLOSED Sunday & Monday
Offering a wide variety of pre-owned, collectible & vintage items including: Furniture, housewares, jewelry, linens, books, gift items, brand-name clothing.
Visit our shop for our Farmstead Cheese and beef along with local wine, beer, and unique gift items. Gift Boxes are available for holiday gift giving! We proudly make our award-winning cheese with solar energy and natural ingredients.
Quality donations are welcome & are tax deductible Tuesday - Saturday EXCLUDING WEDNESDAY.
20 Otter River Road • Winchendon, MA 01475 1-800-700-9974 www.smithscountrycheese.com
802-254-5200
BRATTLEBORO VT · WINCHENDON MA
Huge Quality Inventory of Furniture & Accessories New & Vintage Kitchenware, Home Decor & More Large Assortment of Braided Rugs for Floors & Tables Large Gift Variety & Furniture Finishing Available New merchandise every week! Great prices and quality. 178 School St., (Rt. 12) Winchendon, MA 978-297-2411
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New England’s Best Shops & Services Hundreds of products all in one shop! LOCAL PRODUCE & MORE Penny Candy Counter Local Artisans
Antique - Vintage - Retro - Unique LET US SELL FOR YOU! Dealer Space Available • Consignments Accepted
Check facebook for seasonal time changes
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290 Central Street, Winchendon, MA • (978) 413-8518
290 Central Street, Winchendon, MA • (978) 413-8518 www.notjustproduced.com
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WICHENDON MA
I WILL HELP YOU SELL YOUR HOME FOR MAXIMUM DOLLARS AND QUICKLY FIND YOUR DREAM HOME
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CONSIGNMENT CO-OP clothing ~ accessories ~ furniture & home decor
NEW LOCATION!
206 Central Street Winchendon, MA (978) 297-4969
Monday - Wednesday 10-5 Friday & Saturday 10-5 Thursday 10-6 • Closed Sundays
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LOCATED IN STEEPLE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Specializing in Antique & Vintage Furniture also Tools, Linens, Dishes, Toys & more
Select Consignment
Buys & Sells
Please join us 12th Annual Country Roads Christmas of North Central Massachusetts December 2 & 3, 2017 - 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday thru Sunday 11:00 - 5:00 7 Central Street • Jct. 68 & Rt 202 • Baldwinville, MA (978) 652-5071
(down the road from Country Mischief)
137 Patriots Road Templeton, MA 978-730-8549
Open 6 days a Week 11-5 Closed Tuesdays
BALDWINVILLE · TEMPLETON · FITCHBURG MA A New England country store with a touch of Scandinavia Finnish Coffee Bread Swedish Rye Pies - Dinner Rolls Sticky Buns - Cookies Muffins - Breads & more!
Homestead Primitives a primitive shop in an unexpected place
Call to order your holiday baked goods!
home decor
antiques
gifts
978-939-8558
We have great Christmas gifts ranging from stocking stuffers and books to fresh trees & ornaments!
FRIDAY- SATURDAY 10:00AM - 4:00PM SUNDAY 12:00 - 4:00PM
Country Roads 2017 Christmas Event is December 2nd & 3rd Stop by to pick up a map anytime!
408 River Street Fitchburg MA 01420 (978) 342-8083
WINTER GATHERING Thursday, November 9th 4 pm to 8pm
Tues-Fri 6:30am - 6pm Sat & Sun 8am - 5pm
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HOME DECOR, AND SO MUCH MORE... CUTIQUES is the area's largest selection of quality home decor and furniture to give your home an update. Revolve your home without breaking the budget. Downtown Leominster | 12 Manning Ave., Leominster, MA | 978-534-6604 | www.cutiques.com HOURS: Monday - Saturday 9-6 & Sunday 10-5
Pile on the Winter Savings Stay warm without breaking the budget!
Your complete headquarters for all your Winter Wear for Kids, Teens and Ladies Monday - Saturday 9 - 7 • Sunday 10 - 6 Johnny Appleseed Plaza • 1021 Central Street, Leominster, MA 978-534-6604 • www.everythingcutie.com NOVEMBER/DECEMBER/JANUARY 2017
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ANTIQUE CO-OP MALL We are a large multi-dealer shop with over 150 dealers offering an ever-changing stock of antiques, furniture, glassware, coins, jewelry, country decor, vintage toys, tools, books, postcards, artwork and much, much more. Stop in and take a stroll down memory lane... never know what you might find...
OPEN 7 days 10-5 • Wednesdays ‘til 8pm 62 Chase Road (Rt. 13) Lunenburg, MA jeffreysantiquecoopmall@gmail.com
978-582-7831 jeffreysantiquecoopmall.com
LUNENBURG MA
HARLEY HOUSE Home Decor Unique to Antique
Consignments Welcome We carrying local honey, organic goatmilk soaps & lotions.
FURNITURE
CHINA & GLASSWARE
Wednesday 10:00-8:00
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Thursday thru Sunday 10:00 - 5:00
909 Massachusetts Ave. • Lunenburg, MA • (978) 582-1796 www.harleyhousedecor.com
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The Settle Shop FINE UNFINISHED & FINISHED FURNITURE Built to fit your needs!
- HAND BUILT PINE COUNTRY TABLES Farmhouse • Harvest • Trestle • Round Made to order right here at The Settle Shop
We also offer a variety of chairs & benches to complete your dining group. Available unfinished or custom finished in your choice of stain, paint or two-tone.
We take pride in the quality of our furnishings. Finished Furniture & Gifts Route 119 Visit us at 422 Main Street www.thesettleshop.com Townsend, MA Mon-Sat 10-6 & Sunday 12-5 (978) 597-2312
Unfinished Furniture Route 119 419 Main Street Townsend, MA (978) 597-2973
TOWNSEND · CLINTON MA \
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CONSIGNMENT CLOTHING SPORTS MEMORABILIA & APPAREL ACCESSORIES • FURNITURE MON & WED 10-3 • THURS, FRI & SAT 10-5 SUN 12-5 • CLOSED TUESDAYS
GREAT SELECTION OF HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
Quality Furniture & Accessories Wanted
Skis, snowboards, sleds & hockey skates at a fraction of the price. Snow pants, boots, coats, hats & mittens for the whole family.
Over 9,000 Sq Ft of Quality Home Furnishings
Your Ugly Xmas Sweater Headquarters!!!
Pick Up & Delivery Available
536 Main Street West Townsend, MA 01474 (978) 597-1916 www.wandasuniqueboutique.com
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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE November 10, 11 & 12 - 10am - 4pm
HOURS: Sat. & Sun. 10am - 4pm · Closed for the season Dec.17 486 West Street · Route 31 {Near Moore Sate Park} · Paxton, MA 01612 {508} 754-2340 · nu-tiquesatthebarn.com
BROOKFIED · PAXTON · BERLIN MA
Christmas Open House Come join us for a Farmhouse Christmas
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 • 4-8 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 • 10-5 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 • 10-5 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 • 12-5 Light refreshments will be served.
We are the Central Massachusetts Stockist of Chalk Paint® decorative paint products by Annie Sloan. For information on workshops visit our website.
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468 AUBURN STREET LEICESTER, MA 01524 (774) 696-3584
LEICESTER · PRINCETON MA
Live Life Vintagely!
A creative one of a kind group shop /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Be sure to visit our on site apothecary and botanical gift shop. Featuring lose herbs, teas, vintage good and unique gifts.
Visit our Christmas room with all the Christmas Decor both vintage and new, you need for the holiday season! Room opens day after Thanksgiving
194 Worcester Road • Princeton, MA 01541 • 978-464-5555 Stephen & Heather Bukovsky
CELL 704-491-7723
stephen@verbayna.com
Saturday 11-6 Sunday 12-5 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11-5 Closed Monday & Tuesday
@huntandgathervm
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6 Holbrook Road • Oxford, Massachusetts 01540
1-800-649-0974
Antique Wood Signs
Custom Made for your Home, Farm or Business!
Individually hand painted then aged and distressed for that rustic weathered look. We Ship Nationwide!
Kristy’s Artiques
Visit our new retail booth located inside Off the Common Antiques Marketplace 4 Worcester St., Grafton, MA 01519 Visit our Website for More Information & Pricing
www.FLINTSIGNS.com
GRAFTON · SPENCER MA
Primitive Thymes evokes a sense of history By Eric Stanway
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alking down the winding walkway to Primitive Thymes is like taking a step back into history. The circa 1871 home was once The Hillsville School #7 in Spencer, Massachusetts. Its current owner, Karen Boulay, has owned the Olde homestead for 23 years. Karen and her husband, Rich, live on one side and a quaint primitive shoppe, owned by Karen is located within the Olde Homestead. Karen has owned the business for twenty years. She wanted to have a shoppe where people could come and visit and escape the pace of the hectic world outside. When you step inside its hand-hewed wooden door,
your cares are left on the doorstep. Candles greet you and relaxing music surrounds you. The shoppe is comprised of six rooms with antiques, early Country pieces, reproduction furniture and accessories and seasonal primitives. Ninety percent of all items are handmade in America by a host of
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ness, having spent 12 years creating handmade products for trade shows and selling her wares in local shops.
“I spent many years working as a Human Resource Manager, while running Primitive Thymes,” she said. “The shoppe has always been my passion. Upon retirement four years ago, I decided to devote more time to my passion, Primitive Thymes.” Twice each year, September and November, Karen and Rich host a Candlelight Historic House Tour where you are welcomed into their home, lit by candlelight and decorated for either the Harvest or A Prairie Christmas.
Primitive Thymes is located at 4 Northwest Road, Spencer, MA 01562. The shoppe is open Friday and Saturday, 10am4pm and Sunday noon-4pm or Special Appointment by contacting Karen at 508-885-4958. You can also visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pg/Primitive-Thymes-248685281823018/about/?ref=page internal.
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A multi-dealer collection of pleasing antiques & art
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5 The Square, Suite 1 / Bellows Falls, Vt 05101 / (802) 732-8081 windhamantiquecenter.com We also have gemologists on-site – buying and selling
MICHAEL JOSEPH k ESTATE JEWELRY Well sought after and lovingly selected estate jewelry - fine, period and otherwise.