We always have lots to do around the shop. Preparing forT hanksgiving in the shop means trying to give customers room to move around in the shop. What is different this year is that we have been doing a lot of our business through 1stdibs. This in turn has given us more funds for investing in more pieces for the shop. Unfortunately a lot of the new pieces are big, and take up a lot of space. We started our life here as an Antique Mall, and gradually have taken more and more of our 8,400 square feet of the shop. Slowly we had to ask our dealers to leave until we were down to 3 or 4 special dealers. The end of this month we will say good bye to one of the last few dealers. So in the mean time we are cramped for space.
The one dealer friend that we never intend to say goodbye too is our friend Maurice Beane. Cindy and Maurice have a great collection of branded vintage goods nothing like Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Channel, Gucci, and Lanvin bags, jewelry, scarves,and ties for Christmas. There's plenty of designer jewelry, Mexican silver, and custom designed necklaces to choose from. Don't forget the vintage murano glass and antique japanese and chinese pottery.
Although we have large pieces, we have those special pieces that can make a Christmas. Stephen Redd one of our silversmith friend has just come back from taking classes to add to his skills. We are looking forward to seeing even great works by him.
Have a great Thanksgiving. Even with the down turn in the economy we are a truly blessed country. Let us all be thankful for all our many blessings.
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