Yankee Doodle Day!

“Red, Yellow, Blue, Green…,” called out the passenger in the boat anchored next to ours.  Bless her heart!  She was filming the July 4^th fireworks, and through her viewfinder the works appeared black and white.   I’ve often wondered how long it took her to discover the Independence Day docudrama didn’t require narration!

Independence day is a time for celebrating the birth of our nation which we fondly do with parades, hot dogs, ice cold beer and a bit of good old-fashioned American revelry.

In honor of our nation’s birth, please proudly display Old Glory; indulge in some cherry pie and ice cream; and take the time to remember our forefathers who fought for freedom and the liberty we take for granted every day.

Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of our Declaration of Independence.  Both Jefferson and John Adams signed the declaration.  Adams went on to become our 2^nd president and Jefferson our third.  It is a surreal coincidence that both men, Adams and Jefferson, died on July 4, 1826.  I feel certain they held on in honor of this momentous occasion.  Our 5^th president, James Monroe, was not a signer of the Declaration of Independence, but a founding father.  Monroe also died on July 4, but not until 1831. 

A bit of patriotic cheer is in order on this auspicious occasion.  If you need some assistance, please come see us.  We have a few 48-star flags; a baseball or two from that time-honored American tradition; and serving pieces perfect for your backyard picnic.

God Bless America and have a Yankee Doodle Day!!!! 

                                                                                                                Gatherings

Summertime

I hear the cool water and warm sand calling my name.  Father Time is ticking, and another Memorial Day beckons me to the beach.

Should summer fun be limited to three National Holidays?  No!!!  How about a day at the beach in our daily lives?  You can add a bit of summer pizzazz to your home harkening back to those days of summer long ago when every day was a day at the beach.

Check out our gorgeous Czech fish platter and matching plates.  They are begging for a bit of shrimp louie.  And, if you are throwing a summer bash, you might adorn your table with vintage fishnet, shells, candles and a buoy or two. 

We have many new arrivals from Belgium, France, Germany and the UK.   And, our selection of European garden statuary is second to none.

May your summer be carefree and filled with the love of family; the laughter of friends and the sheer joy of inner peace.

Happy Memorial Day and God Bless America,

Your friends at Gatherings

Garden Time

Summer is here!! Our weather changes so fast it is hard to decide how to dress each day. With our warmer weather, we are ready to spend more time outside in our yards. And now is a great time to add new garden items to our home. We have a great selection of garden "rust" and European planters, birdbaths and unique items that will definitely make your yard stand out in the neighborhood. Our container from France will be in the first part of June and as soon as I return from England it will be out for sale. So plan on a trip to Gatherings mid-June for first choice. Happy planting!

Spring Garage Sale

It is hard to believe that it is time for the Garage Sale again! It will be help during regular business hours (10:30 to 5:30) Friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th. Gatherings is located at 1009 South Austin Avenue in Georgetown, Texas. If you have never been to one of our events try to make this one! We do our spring cleaning and then put it out in the back alley for a huge Garage Sale. This sale is so much fun and merchandise is truly at garage sale prices. We have garden, antiques, vintage, primitives, collectibles, linens, holiday and home decor all at great prices. I know I am the worst blogger in the world, but I do keep the store full of wonderful merchandise for my customers. I have been to Europe and the container will arrive around March 21st, 2013. There are always so many unusual treasures from England and France on the way to Gatherings! Hope to see you soon, Stephanie

Well it seems as though summer has already arrived with spring. The garage sale was fantastic and special thanks to all of you who came and supported our event. It was a little warm, but we had great bargains and lots of fun.Customers raved about how organized we were and what great merchandise and prices we have at these sales. We also have special items in the store on sale during this time as well. Hope you can join us next time.

We will be closed on Sunday, May 27th for Memorial Day! Next week there will be several sales in the store for this holiday week. Look for special "TAGS" on regular merchandise. Have a safe and fun Memorial Day!

I will be leaving for England and France on June 11th and returning on July 5th. I am looking forward to this journey and if you have a special request, other than to hide in my suitcase, please let me know. I enjoy looking for these special items for my customers, and will do my best to find you a treasure.

We have a lot of new merchandise in the store since the garage sale, so stop by soon and I look forward to seeing you!
Stephanie

It's Garage Sale Time!

Just a note to let everyone know that our semi-annual Garage Sale extravaganza is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th. Doors will open at 10:00 a.m. on Friday and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. It's lots of fun and if you have never been before you are in for a treat. We will have the back alley loaded with great finds at really great prices. And be sure to look around inside as there will also be some garage sale items in the store, as well as many new items.

Some goodies from our last sale.

February Updates

I have just returned from another wonderful trip to England.Yes it was cold, but I have tons of great items on the way to Gatherings.  Merchandise should be in the store mid March.  Valentines have left with Cupid, but spring is in the air and will be out soon. Garden items are appearing daily and we look forward to seeing the Easter Bunny soon as well.

We have a great selection of industrial "stuff" to re-purpose in your home or garden. Concrete urns, birdbaths and angel statues are included in this container from England, as well as all sorts of galvanized containers and baskets.Shabby and painted furniture is of course our specialty, but we offer an eclectic selection of other styles too. When you are in the area, please stop by and see what new ideas we have to share.

Our Spring Garage Sale event will be May 4th and 5th, 2012.  If you have not joined us for this event in the past, you will not be sorry to make the trip. Dealers bring merchandise from storage or they clean out their booths to bring all kinds of special "sale" items to you at garage sale prices. It is fun, fast and furious, so be prepared. Hope to see you there.