Modern Vintage Design Studio - A new shop on old Cape Cod

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWdRIDeIRmOrSQE_H5DMuC3O_5TDhN8kiQf-qohyq0hWZYc1Lf5SyPWA7KuYnp-rnHpWpvOHr_ttVfj_EbIKwI2fSbmO5IyUQ3yRkDXPrKLOBo9uU4-akG3EF-yJaUHNUJZdu1FB7c_mo/s1600/IMG_2829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWdRIDeIRmOrSQE_H5DMuC3O_5TDhN8kiQf-qohyq0hWZYc1Lf5SyPWA7KuYnp-rnHpWpvOHr_ttVfj_EbIKwI2fSbmO5IyUQ3yRkDXPrKLOBo9uU4-akG3EF-yJaUHNUJZdu1FB7c_mo/s1600/IMG_2829.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Before I move off Cape this week, I wanted to go visit a new shop I'd heard about from my landscaper - who is the proud father of one of the shop owners.  <a href="http://www.modernvintagedesignstudio.com/" target="_blank">Modern Vintage</a> on Rte 6A in Sandwich, MA, is owned by Cara (textile design and sewing) and Kristen (furniture refinishing) who have created a lovely space filled with hand painted and updated vintage furniture, beautiful textiles (including adorable dresses for little girls) and small accessories. They also offer custom hand-painted signs and custom invitation design services, plus workshops and children's birthday parties. This week they are offering a Kids Sew & Craft Summer Camp. Creativity is just pouring out of these young women so definitely check out their <a href="http://www.modernvintagedesignstudio.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and do stop in when you're next on Cape Cod.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2GdjzrxS9Q6JVqbO2y1DGVIktsM9ZeyuvbWx9UYlCzy2B5FOtR_Eu3ibiayfhl9XeQZs5YhzOk-Kbd5qLnwnKRfNWxUnyLv4bOc5rlHN2GuCSBc9XsabF4T0740zU7bvysR3fZcFxmI/s1600/IMG_2825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl2GdjzrxS9Q6JVqbO2y1DGVIktsM9ZeyuvbWx9UYlCzy2B5FOtR_Eu3ibiayfhl9XeQZs5YhzOk-Kbd5qLnwnKRfNWxUnyLv4bOc5rlHN2GuCSBc9XsabF4T0740zU7bvysR3fZcFxmI/s1600/IMG_2825.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQGWxkWC5yc_WCz02zex3q-LpS3zbz3r8TcRburAfAK10PQ8UUxHvMEziTYGNmO_4OtYdYmdf7L3eL_eF0B2-Kre6n73FK3ajmaNIT1XzFjAPCMkrdg7YIY5pFzZh6UJ0NAyZP2VPEH4/s1600/IMG_2826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Modern Vintage Design Studio - A new shop on old Cape Cod

Before I move off Cape this week, I wanted to go visit a new shop I'd heard about from my landscaper - who is the proud father of one of...

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Pretty linens and baubles - a big thank you!

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNoVlhVRhJbf7YvtEne9dE_MO_bp5_-e8OFGBipJwnt9FowTBlaBgs2uGSm9sJ6M-oW5lIemwl9V8JkW9zCh_pmnwvYzUCSgTfvmbsiRsF3LdJ1HGptlH9NPDwZZIbCthwttHCjO2OqX4w/s1600/DSCN5895.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNoVlhVRhJbf7YvtEne9dE_MO_bp5_-e8OFGBipJwnt9FowTBlaBgs2uGSm9sJ6M-oW5lIemwl9V8JkW9zCh_pmnwvYzUCSgTfvmbsiRsF3LdJ1HGptlH9NPDwZZIbCthwttHCjO2OqX4w/s640/DSCN5895.JPG" width="580" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><b><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: x-large;">I </span></b>wanted to send a big <span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><b>thank you</b></span> out to Andrea Drexelius from <a href="http://www.frenchbasketeer.com/" target="_blank">French Basketeer  </a>and <a href="http://metislinens.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Metis Linens</a> for sending me this beautiful package of vintage linens and vintage French brass curtain rings that can be used as napkin rings.  I won these lovely items in a giveaway on Karen Albert's blog <a href="http://artbykarena.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-sixth-day-of-holiday-giveaways.html" target="_blank">Art By Karena</a>. The brass rings are incredibly gorgeous and the two linens towels have the most beautiful texture to them, owing to their age and use. Something that cannot be replicated. They are also huge and could nearly be used as small table cloths!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvJsRLbDtm1a9iZqmDfbb2YpXINa8Mb2jXBfR05FGw5vwYNyT8f9qN9Qaygc7NN6VRmpL7f1fvm7VKG9IKIvaQLBwN8a0b3XtWsQPxESTLsHYSA5_cS1xqCIrjx8kRgsC2oY_432DDrXc/s320/Napkin+Rings+with+Holly.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvJsRLbDtm1a9iZqmDfbb2YpXINa8Mb2jXBfR05FGw5vwYNyT8f9qN9Qaygc7NN6VRmpL7f1fvm7VKG9IKIvaQLBwN8a0b3XtWsQPxESTLsHYSA5_cS1xqCIrjx8kRgsC2oY_432DDrXc/s320/Napkin+Rings+with+Holly.JPG" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://shop.frenchbasketeer.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">T</span></span></b>he French Basketeer,</a> in business since 2008, sells authentic French baskets and totes. Their chic totes come in many amazing colors and styles:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.frenchbasketeer.com/images/1214864200197-929966510.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://shop.frenchbasketeer.com/images/1214864200197-929966510.gif" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.frenchbasketeer.com/images/1214933015926-1754501807.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://shop.frenchbasketeer.com/images/1214933015926-1754501807.gif" /></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">T</span></span></b>hey also carry the classic rolling market carts as well, seen in French markets and US Design Centers everywhere. (A side note, a past client of mine sent me one as a gift as I'd mentioned in passing that I wanted one - wasn't that nice?!?)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.frenchbasketeer.com/images/web/Picture%20226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.frenchbasketeer.com/images/web/Picture%20226.jpg" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://lemagasindemetis.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">M</span></span></b>etis Linens Boutique,</a> aka Le Magasin de Metis,  is a partnership between Andrea of The French Basketeer and the lovely Laura Ingalls Gunn, interior designer and writer of the blog <a href="http://decortoadore.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Decor to Adore</a>. Le Magasin offers French textiles and they "<em>sprinkle in a few fun and flavorful antiques"</em><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jyIYP1-t1W0/TOSieNf-x2I/AAAAAAAAMQk/nKeOjEXXAfI/metis%20candle%20how%20to%20014_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jyIYP1-t1W0/TOSieNf-x2I/AAAAAAAAMQk/nKeOjEXXAfI/metis%20candle%20how%20to%20014_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jyIYP1-t1W0/TOXjXsfqVXI/AAAAAAAAMRg/qGr8gNJWBdw/metis%20keys_thumb%5B3%5D.png?imgmax=800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jyIYP1-t1W0/TOXjXsfqVXI/AAAAAAAAMRg/qGr8gNJWBdw/metis%20keys_thumb%5B3%5D.png?imgmax=800" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJJZkySIq-ED69vb7_uAuRrVcwDhHazHcnmP2jDnjvlnWw204EPC6-NUOdAY3NXj2q9CgaoRcOGigGeD_6LnbTZ-LqIwrrZ4Lq5WmMkwdaPDcQL3gjgqisi9z3HtE9YHpQN-5wc19fmg/s400/IMG_1631.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJJZkySIq-ED69vb7_uAuRrVcwDhHazHcnmP2jDnjvlnWw204EPC6-NUOdAY3NXj2q9CgaoRcOGigGeD_6LnbTZ-LqIwrrZ4Lq5WmMkwdaPDcQL3gjgqisi9z3HtE9YHpQN-5wc19fmg/s640/IMG_1631.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtqTn38iEUMUqD_mEDUNxcObdxKz6ZfRzAyErRaIwUO-IE43yDqgRMS6ni1DsfRgWYST-vje8BTii1wISsQg-l_VqRR4kM7tm1Eb4iZ2cAuX6e1SScXmk35MfP1q8xGrNQyY8lY0FBgwjb/s1600/Karena.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtqTn38iEUMUqD_mEDUNxcObdxKz6ZfRzAyErRaIwUO-IE43yDqgRMS6ni1DsfRgWYST-vje8BTii1wISsQg-l_VqRR4kM7tm1Eb4iZ2cAuX6e1SScXmk35MfP1q8xGrNQyY8lY0FBgwjb/s1600/Karena.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I</span></span></b>f you've not yet heard about blogger Karen Albert of <a href="http://artbykarena.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Art by Karena</a>, head on over there now. Karen is one of the blogosphere's most supportive bloggers - supportive of artists and artisans, small business and other bloggers. Her blog offers some of the best giveaways around, which in turn introduces large audiences to artists and small business vendors that we might not otherwise hear of. An artist in her own right, Karen manages to read and comment on about a million blogs a day and always has a kind word for everyone.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Again, <b style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">thank you</span></span></b> to all the ladies above - I love my prize! </div><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I</span></span></b>f you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with you! Please <a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com">email me</a>. 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Pretty linens and baubles - a big thank you!

I wanted to send a big thank you out to Andrea Drexelius from French Basketeer  and Metis Linens for sending me this beautiful package of ...

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Sandwich Auction House

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2DtpEHlHBEDeAwrAETY3i6eRkR-QllYB-vbj1beC4YxB5y0lrNVN-7r292tOAo-KQF1oyXdBDw8h8aszy4V2YKk-96jtza-DjrMpmx6wzbmGdo04_zPF7LXxwwsWjY0rMDWNu_K3clLbV/s1600-h/100_5152.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311360333149770114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2DtpEHlHBEDeAwrAETY3i6eRkR-QllYB-vbj1beC4YxB5y0lrNVN-7r292tOAo-KQF1oyXdBDw8h8aszy4V2YKk-96jtza-DjrMpmx6wzbmGdo04_zPF7LXxwwsWjY0rMDWNu_K3clLbV/s400/100_5152.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>I was visiting my Mom this weekend on the Cape and thought to stop into the <a href="http://www.sandwichauction.com">Sandwich Auction House</a>. I'm not sure why I don't stop by there more often - it's only a mile from her house and there's always something fun to look at. I was there at 4:00 but the auction that day wasn't until 6:00, so I just wandered around and took pics, but didn't stay for the auction. <a href="http://www.sandwichauction.com/past_auctions/view_lots/6">This day offered</a> and "unreserved general estates auction" which was basically smaller decorative items, pottery, costume jewelry and furniture.<br /><br /><a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5154/web.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5154/web.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 304px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5153.jpg?derivative=medium&source=web.jpg&type=medium&ver=12366467680001" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5153.jpg?derivative=medium&source=web.jpg&type=medium&ver=12366467680001" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 397px; height: 397px;" /></a>Empire style chest and mirror by Paine Furniture with faux marble top<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5157/web.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5157/web.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 410px; height: 545px;" /></a><a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5158/web.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5158/web.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 420px; height: 512px;" /></a>Pair of green leather tufted arm chairs with nailheads - just loved the shape of these chairs!<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5169/web.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5169/web.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 445px; height: 333px;" /></a>Composition garnitures. A little worse for wear, but would certainly fill out a mantle or tablescape.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5168/web.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5168/web.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 453px; height: 339px;" /></a>Milkglass hobnail bisquit jar and pitcher. I love the detail on the top of the bisquit jar.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5166/web.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5166/web.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 444px; height: 332px;" /></a>Ceramic Toby jugs by Staffordshire, Royal Daulton, Goebel. I think these would make really fun vases for fall flowers or on a party buffet table filled with silver and other utensils.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5163/web.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5163/web.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 455px; height: 605px;" /></a>Heavy silver plate table lamp with parchment under glass shade. The light emitting from the shade was so warm and inviting.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5164/web.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5164/web.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 446px; height: 354px;" /></a>Keele St. Pottery (England) Tea Set for Six, Biscuit jar, cheese dish and cake plates.<br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5161/web.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5161/web.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 439px; height: 328px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5159/web.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5159/web.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 443px; height: 332px;" /></a>Reed & Barton Iris jewelry chest in walnut and Bird's Eye maple with thatched suede interior. Available <a href="http://www.silvergallery.com/sgRB-JB968WTS.html">here</a> for $360.00<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5156/web.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100886/100_5156/web.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 423px; height: 562px;" /></a>Vintage French telephones. Do these still work on today's phone lines? Definitely more decorative that an iPhone!<br /></div><br />Unfortunately, I wasn't able to stay for the auction so don't know what these items went for, but hopefully soon I'll be able attend the auction to check out prices.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a><br /><br /><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a></p>

Sandwich Auction House

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1st Dibs - Doing the planet a favor

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YMg8setrWC6HlLsj2EuoL_sPEhNIknFV-A1mxRql5jHumy5cCeb4pDRxfMzkI3-rVsCzfCwaf6BN-CZQMeBCDeJU4VGQWNGn3IiyoMmJwODP1eSC13vhm4rgbLaRSGmlKiLU9C6FztMY/s1600-h/WWW.1STDIBS.COM+-+Antique,+Mid-century+Modern,+Vintage+Furniture+and+Lighting+-+WELCOME_1226251508336.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266710378771205042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YMg8setrWC6HlLsj2EuoL_sPEhNIknFV-A1mxRql5jHumy5cCeb4pDRxfMzkI3-rVsCzfCwaf6BN-CZQMeBCDeJU4VGQWNGn3IiyoMmJwODP1eSC13vhm4rgbLaRSGmlKiLU9C6FztMY/s400/WWW.1STDIBS.COM+-+Antique,+Mid-century+Modern,+Vintage+Furniture+and+Lighting+-+WELCOME_1226251508336.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 189px;" /></a><br />Have you been on <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/">1st Dibs</a> recently? I've been a big fan of this site for a few years and I'm just so impressed with how they've grown. Their in depth content has made them them a real go-to site for the decorative arts. And, they are clearly not resting on their laurels. They recently launched an Estate and Fine Jewelry section (talk about a drool fest) and will be launching a partnership with the Art and Antique dealers of America in November. There's more to come as well. See below and go visit them online.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj6cSKcAy0BCR5dvdrHOkafNffFQcTsJoVrMylEUqXXDuzjioA1-pWLibBQG8r-UFkOtQBjS5L0zfV0M5u2HkdGc3ngLw1yWxK3AI4BOlXV6orpUtO699E1EJ2SdjIfWQMOxXuB_w35QU_/s1600-h/Fall+Launches+and+The+Year+Ahead_1226251624700.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266710951941064610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj6cSKcAy0BCR5dvdrHOkafNffFQcTsJoVrMylEUqXXDuzjioA1-pWLibBQG8r-UFkOtQBjS5L0zfV0M5u2HkdGc3ngLw1yWxK3AI4BOlXV6orpUtO699E1EJ2SdjIfWQMOxXuB_w35QU_/s400/Fall+Launches+and+The+Year+Ahead_1226251624700.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 247px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6nc6lcdqiRkCboGcPW4gO0hCEapLO80sSTb7AVM1sIIT11719WJQseaDd_w96INL7uIXffpWIGLCOsqh9IgXmYTvAZfAdzkGcZhmT6P4ZEiKbYrCOuuy28D9R9Pn2kpsoxIju-A5LjTl/s1600-h/Fall+Launches+and+The+Year+Ahead_1226251652599.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266710955875857746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6nc6lcdqiRkCboGcPW4gO0hCEapLO80sSTb7AVM1sIIT11719WJQseaDd_w96INL7uIXffpWIGLCOsqh9IgXmYTvAZfAdzkGcZhmT6P4ZEiKbYrCOuuy28D9R9Pn2kpsoxIju-A5LjTl/s400/Fall+Launches+and+The+Year+Ahead_1226251652599.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 249px;" /></a><br />One of their features that I hope they bring back soon is the Top 30 Click List. This is a monthly roundup of the most popular hits on their site. In other words - what real people are looking at. This is their List for June. Hope to see more 1st Dibs!<a href="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100495/Top-2030-20Click-20ListJune/web.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://gallery.me.com/linda.m.merrill/100495/Top-2030-20Click-20ListJune/web.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 395px; height: 523px;" /></a>

1st Dibs - Doing the planet a favor

Have you been on 1st Dibs recently? I've been a big fan of this site for a few years and I'm just so impressed with how they've...

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