Fall is in the Air

It rained yesterday.   Rain in the lone star state has become as infrequent as snowfall.  The air smelled clean and fresh signaling fall is on the way.

Autumn is my favorite time of year.    Each month brings a new celebration leading to one gargantuan crescendo in December.  Yes, fall is definitely the best season of the year!

In short order, there will be a chill in the air.   The cool weather reminds us to turn to the hearth and home.  Warming up your castle for the season ahead will help with preparations for the impending holidays.

Fall is time for ghoulish treasures, and we have many monsters and goblins in need of a new resting place.   You may need our Bridezilla holding court at the head of your next event?

While Bridezilla is minding the mischievous adults about the house, Mr. Pumpkin Head can greet the little ones.

We’ve pumpkins to adorn your table; gawking crows to keep a watchful eye on your guests and our own personal selection of severed limbs from the witches of All Hallow’s Eve.

We hope your fall is full of treats, and maybe a harmless trick or two.

Happy Halloween,

Your Friends at Gatherings

European Vacation

“Paris is always a good idea,” said the beautiful Audrey Hepburn. And, she was in fact telling the God’s honest truth. I revel at this illustrious city. Nothing compares to an afternoon in a Paris café. It delivers all the romance promised by every movie made on that particular subject.
 

It should be our God-given right to enjoy a French vacation annually. However, sometimes visitor la France just isn’t in the vacation budget, right? We all need just a bit of Paris to enjoy as we loll about the house during the dog days of summer ahead. Here are just a few ideas…

Maybe if the heat gets you down, it is time to turn down the AC and don a bit of glam? I think a rhinestone tiara could be just what the doctor ordered. I’m pretty sure Marie Antoinette herself would have approved of such fineries. Send the family to the lake; pour yourself a glass of wine and sport your tiara while sipping with a girlfriend or two. Nobody ever has to know but the ladies. You can spend an afternoon playing “Pretty Pretty Princess” and nobody other than your friends will be the wiser!

Paris is the city of lights as well as a display of some of the most unbelievable architecture on the face of the earth. Versailles, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are spectacles to behold. The cathedrals at Notre Dame and Montmartre are breath-taking. The structures are what fairy tales are made of.  However, those beautiful churches may be out of your reach this summer. How can you demonstrate your appreciation and respect? A respectable showing of crucifixes as well as Madonnas will take you back in time to those incredible houses of God. And, maybe this particular display will remind you to moderate at your next Princess Party!

Statuary wasn’t invented by the Europeans, but in my opinion their representation is by far the best.   My advice, display our beautiful statuary upon your favorite French commode or bureau, and you can enjoy the statuary for time immemorial.

 I know the heat can often send us reeling, but there is no need to shut the door and avoid the world.  A trip abroad without the passport will leave you feeling quite replete. Visit us soon!

Have a great summer!

Your friends at Gatherings

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.

January Sale!

Happy 2012! Don't miss our January sale this week. January 10-15. Furniture and small items will be marked down this week only. New items will be added to the sale through out the week. Look for the orange tags! The store is bursting with fantastic new things. If you haven't stopped by in a while this is the perfect week to drop in and explore what's new.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!! A lot of our Christmas merchandise is on sale 40% thru Christmas!
Gatherings will be open Christmas Eve from 10:00 until 2:00.  We will be closed December 25th and 26th and reopen on December 27th for our after Christmas Sale at regular store hours, 10:30 to 5:30.
Wishing you all happy shopping, Stephanie

Thanksgiving

Gatherings will be closed for Thanksgiving Day and reopen on Friday at 10:30 a.m. with a Surprise Sale. We had a great Christmas Open House last Saturday and will post pictures soon.  It was nice to see everyone in the holiday spirit! If we could only have a little cooler weather in Texas for more than five minutes. Just a reminder to shop small and local businesses in your area during the holiday season.  As an antique store, we offer so many great gift ideas that most people do not think of for that special person on their Christmas list. We also have new and vintage home decor to deck the halls in your home. If you are in the area, please stop by Gatherings and see what we have to offer.  Our dealers truly have unique booths that appeal to a wide range of decor.
 Happy Thanksgiving to you all, we are truly thankful for our wonderful customers! 

Christmas Open House

Ho Ho Ho !! Gatherings is decked out for the holidays, just in time for our  Open House this Saturday, November 12th.  We will celebrate during regular stores hours, from 10:30 until 5:30. We have a great selection of holiday decor, both old and new! Please stop by and register for a Christmas Gift Basket and a $l00.00 gift certificate to be given away at 5:30 on Saturday. Refreshments will be served during the day as well. Come early for best selections!

Diane Bounds, a dealer in Gatherings, is having a barn sale November 10 thru the 12th at 11734 Schriber Road in Buda,Texas. If you find yourself in this area on Saturday, I know she will have some great merchandise for sale!!

Happy Holidays and hope to see you soon!! Stephanie

Halloween on Sale

Loving this cooler weather in Georgetown, Texas.  Almost all of the Halloween merchandise in the store is on sale up to 40% this week. The Halloween party was so much fun at Gatherings! Thanks to all our great customers who came in spooktacular style.  Costumes were great  and so creative. The food and wine were fabulous as well.  Thanks to all! Will post pictures soon of the party.


We are ready to deck the halls and walls the first week of November with great Christmas decor.  Our Christmas Open House will be on Saturday, November 12, during regular store hours. (10:30 until 5:30) We will serve refreshments all day and have a Christmas Basket give away, so try to come by and sign up.

Happy Halloween!


 

Halloween Party

Our Halloween Party will be spooktacular!!!!! Please join us on Thursday, October 13th for spirits and gruel. The haunting hours are 5:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. We will have great door prizes and a drawing for a $100.00 gift certificate to Gatherings. Wear a costume and receive 13% off your total purchase.  Grab your broom and come on down to Gatherings on the 13th!

The store is still haunted with great Halloween decorations for your home and yard.  Take advantage of the cooler weather this weekend and decorate for the fall season. Hope to see you soon!

SEMI ANNUAL GARAGE SALE - Sept. 15-17

Join us for great deals!  All dealers are adding daily.  Stop by Saturday for 50% all garage sale items. 

Best of Georgetown Voting and Garage Sale Update

Yea for the cooler weather this week! Please take a minute and go to http://shop.georgetown.org/ and vote for Gatherings for Best Antique Store!! Deadline is September 30, 2011 and we appreciate your support.

Also a reminder that our Semi Annual Garage Sale is next week! September 15, 16 and 17th opening at 9:00 on Thursday and regular hours Friday and Saturday. Come early for best selections.

We have the best Halloween decorations this year in Gatherings. It is selling really fast, so keep that in mind when you decide it is time to "spook" your homes for the fall season.

Have a great week-end.

Halloween is here at Gatherings!

Halloween has arrived and the store is filled with spooktacular merchandise. Stop by and enjoy at your own risk! Discover new ways to display your own vintage items with a haunted twist. We have Halloween decor from the cute to the ghastly. Don't be a scaredy cat, come at your earliest convenience for the best selection.

Our Fall semi-annual garage sale will be held on September 15, 16, and 17. We will open at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, the opening day, and will close at 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday will be open during regular hours (10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.). Don't forget the early bird gets the worm! Bring shopping bags or boxes if you can for easy shopping.


On Thursday, October 13th we will celebrate our 4th anniversary with a Halloween Happy Hour! Wear a costume and get 13% off your total purchase. Spirits and gruel will be served. Door prizes and a grand prize of $100 gift certificate will be awarded throughout the evening! Happy Haunting Hours: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Please join us!

What's New At Gatherings...

School is right around the corner and we are all making the best of the HOT Texas weather. The last shipment has arrived from Europe so be sure to stop in and find you a treasure. We have our Semi-Annual Garage Sale coming up September 15,16 and 17th. It is going to be our best yet! Save the date. Opening times will be announced soon! Finally, Halloween is arriving the end of this month, come in if you dare.

Here is a preview of our latest finds.