{"id":446,"date":"2011-03-14T06:49:21","date_gmt":"2011-03-14T11:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=446"},"modified":"2011-03-14T08:02:26","modified_gmt":"2011-03-14T13:02:26","slug":"lets-go-antiquing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=446","title":{"rendered":"Let&#8217;s Go Antiquing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Author: \u00a0Autumn<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Each year the Blue Grass Trust, a non-profit organization here in Lexington formed to oversee the preservation of historic properties, has an antique and garden show attended by high-end vendors from around the country. \u00a0Last week I attended the show, which was followed by a luncheon with famed decorator Carlton Varney. \u00a0Hearing Mr. Varney speak about his years working with Dorothy Draper was a real treat, and I will write about him later this week.<\/h3>\n<h3>Meanwhile, enjoy some of the photos I took at the show. \u00a0I tried to include a variety of items so you can see how diverse the selection was.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-447\" href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/03\/14\/lets-go-antiquing\/dscf1490\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-447\" title=\"DSCF1490\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1490-430x323.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1490-430x323.jpg 430w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1490-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1490.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>This sweet little black and white transferware plate was only $12.00 \u00a0It would make the perfect soap dish. \u00a0Many vendors try to offer items in a variety of price ranges.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-448\" href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/03\/14\/lets-go-antiquing\/dscf1491\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-448\" title=\"DSCF1491\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1491-242x323.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>I loved both of these tole trays.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-449\" href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/03\/14\/lets-go-antiquing\/dscf1496\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-449\" title=\"DSCF1496\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1496-242x323.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>One lady had a huge selection of vintage linens.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-450\" href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/03\/14\/lets-go-antiquing\/dscf1499\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-450\" title=\"DSCF1499\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1499-242x323.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"530\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>There was something for everyone &#8211; even the sportsman.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-451\" href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/03\/14\/lets-go-antiquing\/dscf1500\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-451\" title=\"DSCF1500\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1500-242x323.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"530\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>These fishing baskets had been well-cared for.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-452\" href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/03\/14\/lets-go-antiquing\/dscf1501\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-452\" title=\"DSCF1501\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1501-242x323.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"530\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>This cow painting was way over my budget, but I L.O.V.E.D. it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-453\" href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/03\/14\/lets-go-antiquing\/dscf1506\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-453\" title=\"DSCF1506\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1506-242x323.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"530\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>This champagne ice bucket was <strong>$4,500.<\/strong> This vendor had another one for sale for \u00a0&#8211; hold on to your horses &#8211; <strong>$48,OOO.<\/strong> (Yes, you read that right. \u00a0There are three zeroes). \u00a0I think I&#8217;ll stick to ebay.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-457\" href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/03\/14\/lets-go-antiquing\/dscf1508\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-457\" title=\"DSCF1508\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1508-242x323.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"530\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Large pieces of furniture like this corner cabinet were also for sale.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-477\" href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/03\/14\/lets-go-antiquing\/dscf1495\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-477\" title=\"DSCF1495\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1495-242x323.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"530\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>What baby wouldn&#8217;t look adorable in this very old christening dress?<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-478\" href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/03\/14\/lets-go-antiquing\/dscf1462\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-478\" title=\"DSCF1462\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1462-430x323.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"330\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The show even offered garden vignettes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-479\" href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/03\/14\/lets-go-antiquing\/dscf1484\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-479\" title=\"DSCF1484\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1484-430x323.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1484-430x323.jpg 430w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1484-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/DSCF1484.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>I was excited to see these espaliered trees. \u00a0The courtyard at our new place has one espaliered apple tree, and I plan to add a pear tree.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">I hoped you enjoyed some of my photos from the show. \u00a0I love supporting such a worthy organization and getting exposed to some top-notch antiques at the same time.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Take care.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Author: \u00a0Autumn Each year the Blue Grass Trust, a non-profit organization here in Lexington formed to oversee the preservation of historic properties, has an antique and garden show attended by high-end vendors from around the country. \u00a0Last week I attended the show, which was followed by a luncheon with famed decorator Carlton Varney. \u00a0Hearing Mr. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"categories":[9,1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/446"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=446"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/446\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":516,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/446\/revisions\/516"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=446"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=446"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=446"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}