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OPEN AIR MARKET & TENT SALE
Posted on 29 May, 2015 at 20:32 |
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2013 Holiday Open House & Sale
Posted on 25 October, 2013 at 13:57 |
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Celebrate the 4th of July with fun sales!
Posted on 30 June, 2013 at 22:31 |
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OPEN-AIR MARKET JUNE 22, 2013 9:OOam - 3:00pm
Posted on 15 June, 2013 at 20:32 |
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Mother's Day Sale at A&J this weekend
Posted on 8 May, 2013 at 15:03 |
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13th Anniversary Sale
Posted on 28 February, 2013 at 22:27 |
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Can the term "shabby chic" be defined?
Posted on 28 February, 2013 at 19:39 |
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Shabby Chic, cottage and French/Nordic styles are decorating trends that continue to be strong among numerous age groups. They evolved from the large English country houses with their worn and faded old chintz sofas and curtains, old paintwork and a sense of unassuming "good" taste. The term was coined by TheWorld of Interiors magazine in the 1980's and became part of the Rachel Ashwell genre. Defining "Shabby Chic" is as varied as our customers are: however, it tends to imply semi-sophisticated, warm, weathered, and comfortable. Recycling and up-scaling old furniture and fabrics is an important aspect of the look. Furniture and accessories are either chosen for their appearance of age and signs of wear or newer items are distressed to achieve the appearance of age and use. Less is more, natural comfort, and purity all add to the style. Antique pieces such as bead board cupboards, metal racks and containers, chippie white accents, all contribute to the ambiance. Old cotton ticking, burlap and linen are just a small sample of the preferred textile accents. Furniture surfaces that show wear combine well with pieces of antique pottery, glass and silver hollow ware. If a piece of old furniture does not quite fit, a fresh look can come from white paint and a little distressing. Shabby chic extends to the garden with the same principles of using timeworn iron and wicker garden furniture and accessories. Antique malls and flea markets are a never-ending source for all the elements needed to provide a serene, classic yet elegant shabby chic home. |
As seen on HGTV's HOUSE HUNTERS
Posted on 1 September, 2012 at 0:57 |
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The A&J Antique Mall will step into the national spotlight on September 10th when a new segment of HGTV's HOUSE HUNTERS features our customer Cassie in the segment titled "Antique-Obsessed House Hunter in Fort Collins". Cassie, a professional photographer, has a love for all things old and it figured big in her house hunt. She designated A&J as her favorite shopping spot and the House Hunters crew filmed her in May purchasing some charming additions for her new home. Our staff had a fun time even though some were quite camera shy. |
Super cute garden art in my neighborhood
Posted on 7 August, 2012 at 20:42 |
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