Self Sabotage

So I just realized that once again I am my own worst enemy....What would you say (for that matter) what would I say, to a part time shop owner that is off the beaten path, is only open once a month, does limited advertising, and when does, advertises her address and telephone number (along with the seasons calendar)HANG IN THERE,I'M ALMOST DONE RAMBLING but doesn't have the house numbers on her house and either doesn't check her phone on the weekends or has a dead battery????WTF. Sorry. But this just all hit me and I am so dumb founded and mad at myself I could scream!?!?!?

So I am starting now with the house numbers and the phone. Sorry for any and all of you who either tried to find me or call. I just got my head out of my you know what and am here to sell the cutest damn Antiques and Vintage in this part of the country!

Next Event is July 11th. There will be house numbers, a phone that is working and answered, and really great new Cottage, Frenchie, and Shabby, goodies for your house or for a really unique gift. See you then.


Kath

I Won!

Just found out I won the monthly Blog drawing at The French Cupboard! Here's a pic of my winnings. Aren't they great??? http://www.frenchcupboard.com/pages/BlogGiveaway.htm They are also the great people behind LolliShops http://www.lollishops.com/.

This is a place to sell on line, get the word out about your web site, or shop, It's also a link to LOTS of great Blogs, plus so much more. Check them out and the goodies that will soon be mine. Gotta love it when such a together team not only gives us such great eye candy but treats too!

I want to thank all of you for stopping by at my last open house. The next one will be July 18th. Looking forward to meeting more of you and keeping in touch with old pals.

Kath

Americana at Retromantic Antiques

It's been so long since I posted! Where did the time go? Oh that's right...life,day job, an acre of garden to develop and maintain...Any hoo....

I love this time of year and the ideas it brings up. The shop looks great and a Picnic at Grandma's is my main theme.
I think everyone right now wants a safe haven and what could be safer then Grandma's? Real or the Grandma of our dreams and imaginations.
Check out the pictures of fun Americana. Lots of pics this time. I happened on an auction that had great fruit dishes, so perfect for my Grandma theme and so cute for your country or cottage kitchen, or summer entertaining.



Retromantic Antiques will be open this Saturday 10-5. Just look for the sign in the front yard.
The Garden Tour is also happening in Mineral Point this Saturday; so come to one of the Coolest Towns in America, Stop by Retromantic Antiques, then relax by touring some lovely spots around town and near by country side.

See you Saturday, kath

Retromantic Antiques Calendar

Here it is,
the calendar for the new season at RETROMANTIC ANTIQUES.

The first open house of the season was a great success! Lots new faces and new looks I hope all of you loved. I've included some pictures.

I am working on some new ideas and projects for the May opening that I hope you'll love or will stir your creative juices.

Mark your calendars and I hope to see you then. kath

The first Open House of the Season

It has been so long since I have posted. Not really sure why. When I can't have the shop open I just kind of let Retro go into a long winters nap I guess. I wanted to share some peaks into my first open house of the season. I have been working on it when ever I am not at work and am really happy with how it is coming together. I stained the front room floor a pretty Robin's Egg Blue. You can see a peak of it a couple of these shots. Lots of moving of furniture is happening too. I love what that does to the look and energy of a space don't you?

I am having the first open house this month to correspond with Mineral Point's Garage Sale Weekend. Lots of the businesses will be having specials and there are always plenty great goodies at all of the separate homes.

I will be featuring Spring in the Garden looks and the big room will be filled with the feel of Paris. If Mother Nature cooperates the garden should be in first bloom so come relax, shop all the pretties, and take in the beauty that is Spring in Mineral Point.

I will be open Friday the 17 and Saturday the 18 from 9-4 both days. Watch for my newsletter coming soon. See you all in a couple of weeks. And as usual for any of you that can't make it to the open house anything you might want I can ship to you. Just pop me a note.

Show and Tell - February Auction

I love Auctions!
The research weekly in our little free newspaper, the excitement as I see one in the area that, after a quick skim, looks promising, and finally knowing that one of my weekend days is now planned after reading the complete bill.

All week long I talk about it, reread the auction bill and check out any pictures if it happens to















be with an auctioneer that has "modernized" and has a web site. I worry about how I will get home any treasures too big for my car and think about who I can borrow a truck from. Then on the morning of the event I organize my bags, grab some tools, incase I need to take anything apart, get some small bills for the possibility that I might be able to buy a treasure out of someone's "box" they didn't want and add in a book just incase there are long pauses for selling guns or coins that I just am not into. And off I go.

I always leave time to peruse the selection before the actual auction starts since these are no refined Sothebys events.

These are country estate auctions. Often boxes are loaded with anything from bottle of cleaning solutions, to rusty old huge chains, to drill presses.( what ever those are).

This was no exception. The crowd was huge. Most are just there for the entertainment. Not much to do in our rural part of Wisconsin on a long winter weekend. The only downfall for winter auctions are prices are usually higher. Everyone is waiting for Spring and haven't been to an auction all winter. Never the less I was able to scoop up a few goodies.

The amazing oil painting of the pansies will stay with me. I have wanted one for ever. However the rest will be for sale at my shop this April at my first open house of the season. Especially check out the painting of the lady and the dog. This is a watercolor from the 1930's. Beautiful isn't it?

Kath

The Passing of the Princess

One of my best friends passed on yesterday. Velvet enriched our (and supervised) our lives for 16 years. She was my gardening buddy and we will greatly miss her.