Ah, youth!

Meet Grace and Jennifer - two of the great, high-energy ladies you might see in our Warrenton store on the weekends!

Late August New Arrivals!

Ethan Allen kidney-shape, lowback loveseat. Like new. Button tufted in forest/raspberry floral. - Middleburg

Plush, barrel back armchair in dark pink with matching half-moon ottoman on casters. Kick your feet up and read a good book! - Middleburg

Stubbs & Wootton needlepoint flats. Size 6.5 and matching hobo bag (sold separately) in geometric pattern of corals and yellow. Who doesn't love these shoes? Plus, an attractive hobo in needlepoint leopard with gold hardware details. - Middleburg

Brand new men's Louis Vuitton black 'Taiga' messenger with dual brushed nickel closure. Laptop can travel in high style. - Middleburg

Gorgeous new selection of bling rings in 14k gold with diamonds and precious gems. Including a stunning, wide-shank band with 6 rows of pave diamonds and 8 karat oval aquamarine in raised two-tone setting. - Middleburg

8' French country, splat-back bench in pecan hardwood with checked cushion. Useful/pretty piece for covered porch, entry hall or mudroom. - Middleburg

Huge, antique, decorative plate collection sold by the piece. All types, sizes and colors including flow blue, handpainted Lomoge florals and bird motifs, transferwarem Severes, Haviland patterns and Wedgewood pictorials of Washington, DC landmarks - Middleburg

Forty-piece (8 five piece place settings) heirloom sterling flatware in Damask Rose pattern - Middleburg

Ralph Lauren yellow cabbage rose queen comforter ser with two (2) window treatments - Middleburg

Pottery Barn teen, full-size comforter set in purple/green large polka dot with contrasting sheets/shams - Middleburg

Romantic, high-back, late Victorian era walnut bed. Full size. Make a statement or paint it for a clean, modern look. - Middleburg

Ikea desk, tall lingerie chest, tall book display cabinet with frosted glass in beech with brushed silver hardware - Middleburg

November 11, 2008

It's A Wonderful Time to Escape Your Cares...

and Be Entertained By All Our New Arrivals!

While we receive consignments seven days a week, year round, fall is by far the best time of year to see the most outrageously fun, quickly changing panoply of 'stuff' - and lots of it - pouring through our stores.

I don't take many photos for our new arrival lists of all the great clothing, accessories and smaller stuff because, quite frankly, I'm just not a very good photographer! Plus, it takes so long.

So! Don't forget - we are the best place to scope out great budget-friendly additions to your wardrobe and home and in a sustainable way!

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Brown suede Donald J. Pliner 71/2 suede loafers - at $25 bucks and they've never been worn - how can you beat that? - Warrenton

Love Bally shoes as I do? These classic black pumps with gold accents on the heel and toe will serve you well for many seasons to come. A great wardrobe investment! - Warrenton

Beautiful mocha chocolate Brighton bag with dust cover that's never been used at a fabulous price awaits your perusal - Middleburg

Ruby solitaire with diamond baguette - 14K yellow gold ring - it's beautiful! - Warrenton

Fendi suede heels - size nine - new - with embroidery - gorgeous! - Middleburg

Henredon, down-filled cushioned pale blue and cream damask sofa - Middleburg

Golden wheat and sienna foulard print Henredon sofa with down-filled cushions - CHEAP! - Warrenton

Just because we're all in conservation mode doesn't mean you can't set a fabulous table for the holidays in classic style. Wide array of silver-plate serve ware so cheap you won't believe it awaits you. Casseroles with and without lids with glass inserts - round, rectangular and square serving bowls, nut dishes, celery dishes, chafing dishes. - Middleburg

Gucci loafers - metallic or black with gold bit - Warrenton

Onyx top, French two-drawer side tables with fluted legs. Diminutive. Go anywhere - fit anywhere - any style - Warrenton

Beautiful old, dark blackish wood Bob Cratchet like plantation desk in fabulous condition for under $300 - Middleburg

Small, classic black with gold pin stripe detail French vitrine - glass display doors and shelves. Perfect for small collections this dainty piece on it's graceful legs will never overpower it's setting - Warrenton

If you have rooms with large proportions or an entryway with cathedral ceilings and love the scrolly, gold look - look no further! Do we ever have the focal point or statement piece for you! - Large carved gold mirror and shelf will draw the eye - guaranteed! - Warrenton

Green Majolica cabbage leaf Italian dinner plates and assorted serving pieces perfect for collectors - Middleburg

Three panel, plantation shutter room screen - dark wood - very Pottery Barn - Warrenton

Love St. John? If you're a size 8 or 10, hustle that bustle to the Middleburg store and have yourself a blast as you rack up the savings on this classic, well-made and stylish clothing.

Three over three mahogany chest on chest (boy - understand that? Think tall dresser with 6 drawers!) on ball and claw feet - lots of room for his duds or yours! - Warrenton

Absolutely gorgeous multi-strand freshwater pearl necklace - a fab Christmas gift for her gentlemen! - Middleburg

Dark cherry pop-up television cabinet for a fantastic price. It's new! It's never been used! From a high end, major manufacturer. It's a steal at $1,950 - Middleburg

I didn't want to offend anyone by including a picture here - but for gardeners or art lovers we have a fantastic, weathered, cast iron old statue of a naked man. Now true, it's unclear to us just what it is he is holding in his raised hand over his shoulder....nonetheless - I love it and you will too! - Middleburg

Into neo-classical? Need just the thing for an alcove, hallway, stairwell or.....then pop into the Middleburg store - through our freshly painted doors and check out the plaster bust on it's own pedestal of a very patrician looking woman - it just might do.

Leather top, knee-hole desk is just the right size for your laptop with just enough drawers to stash the necessities in classic style. - Warrenton

Very petite, very high quality, older sweet grandmother clock. Perfect for the boudoir, sitting room or??? Nicely priced. A wonderful, thoughtful gift for those who love the soothing tick tock of a great clock to read or relax around. - Middleburg

Like or know someone who collects Hummels? Great gift ideas await you in the Warrenton store as a collector down sizes.

Plan for those holiday guests young and old! Pick up some cheap, yet current, DVD's for those times when you just can't think what to do to entertain the visiting hoards! Then watch them yourselves during the inevitable snow days ahead.

Aged, copper weathervane of a hunting spaniel is waiting to take it's place atop your house, pool house or other outdoor structure - or grace the wall of a room as a conversation piece (minus the mounting hardware of course)

Pair of small, gold gilded, square occasional tables with inset glass - Warrenton

Gorgeous, finely finished, blackish three drawer dresser with oval mirror on a harp. Commodious drawers! A great bargain price! - Middleburg

Seven for All Mankind jeans your fit? Many sizes to choose from - starting at around $20/pair - can you beat that? - Middleburg

Brand new dark sage green ultra suede sofa - sleigh style arms with dark wood base/arm trim - whadda ba'gain! - Warrenton

Christmas has cropped up all over the place in the stores. Whatever your homes decorating style - we have it and more! For a few dollars fill in,  replace or redo your entire holiday scheme!

If you're cooking at home more these days like so many Americans - be sure to look over our kitchenware and cooking displays. Discover new recipes to try with our large selection of cookbooks for the beginner through adventurous gourmet and ponder the pluses of adding some of the accoutrements and helpful gadgetry and appliances (boxed) on offer. Whistle as you whip up those treats for the holidays knowing all those dollars you saved on your new kitchen helpers!

Need some extra seating for the holidays ahead? French chairs, cane back chairs, captains chairs, chairs with rush seats, chairs with upholstered seats, parsons chairs, metal chairs, bar stools, stools and counter-height. Basically - we've got your fanny covered!

July 24th New Arrivals in Warrenton!

The recent heat wave hasn't deterred our consignors! Great new stuff is flowing in and out our doors even in the hot, humid heat of a Virginia July!

-Pair of upholstered arm chairs in pale yellow, with apple green and light blue plaid. Fun chairs set on  light maple wood rockers. Only $250 each! Comfy, relaxing!

-Storage awaits in any place you choose to fit this two door, dark pine wardrobe with bottom drawer. Wrought iron hardware. A deal at $165!

-Love projects? Return this wonderful old mahogany chest with four deep drawers to it's former glory. The hard part has been done - it has been stripped - just needs the final finish. $169

-Need a table and chair set for the kitchen dining area or rec room? This dark oak trestle table (with 2 leaves) and 6 chairs with extra roomy seats will fit the bill! Bargain priced!

-Dark maple look with black top small computer station on wheels. Looks like new! House your desk top dear in style - for only $22

-Our favorite this week! A beautiful new PINK Sky Princess retro 1950's trike for that special little girl in your life!

-Light brushed bronzed steel indoor/outdoor dining set with sage top and four chairs with cut out backs. Can't beat the price!

-Great white rattan mini-bar with 2 matching swivel stools. Bar has wavy glass insert top. Finish off your indoor or outdoor entertainment area with style - at a tiny fraction of new!

-Light pine dining set with white turned legs and four chairs. Perfect for a breakfast area, first apartment.....

-Old-fashioned, small white rustic corner cabinet in off-white for the shabby chic look is patiently waiting to be discovered.

-Handsome Chinese Chippendale armchair. Very unique - gorgeous accent chair with navy blue upholstered seat (easily changed) The perfect piece to finish off a room.

-White, enamel top kitchen table with red trim - the old fashioned retro table of your dreams. Hard to find these in this kind of condition anymore - hurry!

-Small mahogany settee (on tiny casters) with tapestry burgundy based floral and grape print upholstered seat and back. A go anyway kind of piece for the Victorian lover.

-Light apple green micro-suede sofa - looks just like new for the more modern crowd among us.

-Framed samplers from the early 1900's for those who collect them! Another collectible that's hard to find!

-Love the oriental look? Black enameled oriental chest with jade figural inlays and set of four matching wall panels of the four seasons - also with jade inlay.

-Let Buddha be your buddy! Large 3' tall painted concrete Buddha will make a fine figure in your garden or in your home greeting your guests!

-Love dolphins? Cast cream plaster double leaping dolphin base table - coffee table height with oval glass top.

-Light blue, milk-painted wash stand - cute and colorful piece for a child's room or entryway - or anywhere you need a spot of color.

-Dark sand, hand painted bombe chest with four drawers. Hand-painted palm tree motif on front of drawers and trim.

-Antique, great condition, hump back trunk with wood straps and stamped tin inserts - with original key!

-Large olive/brown tone, tweed, two-cushion sofa with wood accents. A great comfortable sofa at a very attractive price.

-3 piece wrought iron, white garden set. You know the kind! The heavy little, cast, open work bench and midget chairs that are guaranteed not to blow away!

-White wicker settee and two matching chairs - older wicker in fabulous shape - with lots of character. Just add your cushions and relax!

-Faux painted 2 door French cabinet on cabriole legs is waiting to make a statement in your room of choice or your entry or your bedroom. Great work by fabulous local artist.

-These don't last long! Four door, stacking barrister bookcase - old - not a reproduction - in dark oak.

-Off-white, Pottery Barn look desk. Two file cabinets with deep drawers with matching off-white top. A very well made desk for a fraction of the cost of a new Pottery Barn desk!

-Red, armless, upholstered chenille side chair  will go anywhere! Perfect, like-new condition.

-Lots of going back to college and first apartment furniture too! Everywhere you look! Come on down - there's likely to be a whole new group of things to look at when you do. This category is selling like hotcakes!

ARTWORK! Framed art, framed prints of all sizes and shapes. Several of our favorite consignors with large homes and correspondingly large wall spaces have been redecorating! Check out our front window this week for just a taste of the wonders for your walls we offer you. Modern, traditional, floral, abstract, animals, landscapes, you name it - we probably have it!