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CPSIA - New Law May Impact Thrift & Second-Hand Shops
Have you ever bought a vintage doll, stuffed animal, pair of shoes, or children's book at a thrift or antique shop? If you buy products for kids at garage sales or second-hand shops, be sure to check out this new law!
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Fab Flea Market of the Week - Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
Tuesday January 13, 2009
For more than 25 years, the Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market has been a popular Ohio attraction. The weekend event is held in the Clark County Fairgrounds. If you happen to be in the area this weekend, be sure to stop by!
The Greater Boston Antiques Festival
Tuesday January 13, 2009
Located just minutes from Boston, The Greater Boston Antiques Festival is a highly-anticipated two-day event that takes place this weekend. More than 150 quality antique dealers from all over the country will be selling all sorts of quality antiques. From pottery and folk art to furniture and jewelry, if you love antiques, this show is for you!
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Fab Find of the Week - Chalkware Goddess Bust
Monday January 12, 2009
This fabulous find was purchased at an antique shop for just a few dollars. Although the piece looks like it is bronze, it actually is made of chalkware. It was actually faux-painted by the buyer to look just like an antique bronze bust. She did a great job!
Photo: Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
Doors Close for Country Home Magazine
Monday January 12, 2009
Effective in March, Country Home, the popular country-style magazine, will permanently shut down. Along with the magazine, the website will also go dark. The Meredith Corporation made the grim announcement last week in a press release. For those of us who love the laid-back, rustic, comfy country-style, we're sad to see Country Home go.
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