Comments on: Stopping at Withington Antiques in York, Maine. http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/07/stopping-at-withington-antiques-in-york-maine.html It's a blog about Martha Stewart and her daily adventures. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:25:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Wen Redmond http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/07/stopping-at-withington-antiques-in-york-maine.html/comment-page-1#comment-53951 Wen Redmond Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:46:44 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2669#comment-53951 Great post- ME and NH have great antiques and CRAFTS! I'm at the New Hampshire League of NH Crafts Sunappe Show in Newberry NH at the Ski Resort. So many wonderful artists. Bring your camera for this eye candy! http://www.nhcrafts.org/craftsmens_fair/fair_home.html Great post- ME and NH have great antiques and CRAFTS!
I'm at the New Hampshire League of NH Crafts Sunappe Show in Newberry NH at the Ski Resort. So many wonderful artists. Bring your camera for this eye candy!
http://www.nhcrafts.org/craftsmens_fair/fair_home.html

]]> By: Jan Erickson http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/07/stopping-at-withington-antiques-in-york-maine.html/comment-page-1#comment-41490 Jan Erickson Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:31:45 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2669#comment-41490 Hi Martha, Boy, you gals sure did have a great road trip to Maine. All of the stops you've made so far are fantastic. I haven't been to very many antique shops, but I'll bet the ones on the East Coast are superior to those out here. I love all of the marble items and it will be fun to see which ones you took home. Another great blog. Thanks, Martha. Jan Hi Martha, Boy, you gals sure did have a great road trip to Maine. All of the stops you've made so far are fantastic. I haven't been to very many antique shops, but I'll bet the ones on the East Coast are superior to those out here. I love all of the marble items and it will be fun to see which ones you took home. Another great blog. Thanks, Martha. Jan

]]> By: Joseph Brennan http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/07/stopping-at-withington-antiques-in-york-maine.html/comment-page-1#comment-41487 Joseph Brennan Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:03:17 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2669#comment-41487 Martha: Thanks for taking us along to all the stops on your roadtrip! I think your idea of taking photos of things you want instead of buying them in order to curb the desire is excellent. And you're so right--in a way you've "taken" the item with you by leaving with the picture. I think I'll try it. Another method to curb impulse buying is to pick up the item and walk around with it for a while, if possible, before going to the checkout. This seems to make me feel like it's "mine" at least temporarily and more often than not I just put it back. In fact, I'm learning that walking out empty-handed is actually quite freeing and makes me feel really good. I remind myself that I just saved money (sometimes quite a bit), avoided adding yet another item to the accumulation, much of which I don't even remember that I own, and at the same time left a good piece for someone else to enjoy. That said, I can certainly understand why you were so tempted at Withington's. Seeing the marble shelf reminded me of a listing several years ago on ebay. While searching for jadite I came across a 6 foot long solid jadite glass kitchen countertop in mint condition which wound up selling for upwards of $600. I couldn't help but think that you would have bought it had you been aware of it. As for the chandelier, while it is very appealing, I'm proud of you for not giving into the temptation! Martha:

Thanks for taking us along to all the stops on your roadtrip!

I think your idea of taking photos of things you want instead of buying them in order to curb the desire is excellent. And you're so right--in a way you've "taken" the item with you by leaving with the picture. I think I'll try it. Another method to curb impulse buying is to pick up the item and walk around with it for a while, if possible, before going to the checkout. This seems to make me feel like it's "mine" at least temporarily and more often than not I just put it back. In fact, I'm learning that walking out empty-handed is actually quite freeing and makes me feel really good. I remind myself that I just saved money (sometimes quite a bit), avoided adding yet another item to the accumulation, much of which I don't even remember that I own, and at the same time left a good piece for someone else to enjoy.

That said, I can certainly understand why you were so tempted at Withington's. Seeing the marble shelf reminded me of a listing several years ago on ebay. While searching for jadite I came across a 6 foot long solid jadite glass kitchen countertop in mint condition which wound up selling for upwards of $600. I couldn't help but think that you would have bought it had you been aware of it.

As for the chandelier, while it is very appealing, I'm proud of you for not giving into the temptation!

]]> By: Diane Roumeliotis http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/07/stopping-at-withington-antiques-in-york-maine.html/comment-page-1#comment-41484 Diane Roumeliotis Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:27:06 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2669#comment-41484 Great story..thanks so much for including your fans in all your inspiring escapades. Keep up the great work with the blogs and photos! Great story..thanks so much for including your fans in all your inspiring escapades. Keep up the great work with the blogs and photos!

]]> By: GaFarmWomanPam http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/07/stopping-at-withington-antiques-in-york-maine.html/comment-page-1#comment-41462 GaFarmWomanPam Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:12:39 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2669#comment-41462 I agree... a picture is much better than bringing something else home. It seems like I spent years wanting to bring "stuff" home and now years trying to clean "stuff" out. LOL.. Great photos. I do still enjoy looking at "stuff" though. Have a great day! Pam I agree... a picture is much better than bringing something else home.
It seems like I spent years wanting to bring "stuff" home and now years trying to clean "stuff" out. LOL..

Great photos.
I do still enjoy looking at "stuff" though.
Have a great day!
Pam

]]> By: Adriana http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/07/stopping-at-withington-antiques-in-york-maine.html/comment-page-1#comment-41460 Adriana Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:37:57 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2669#comment-41460 Well, if you Kevin and Jill ALL want similar BEAUTIFUL marble columns, DON"T fight over them! You COULD have then re-created! and in ANY color to match your decor if you check out this business in Philadelphia: http://scagliola.com/ Well, if you Kevin and Jill ALL want similar BEAUTIFUL marble columns, DON"T fight over them!
You COULD have then re-created! and in ANY color to match your decor if you check out this business in Philadelphia:
http://scagliola.com/

]]> By: Andrea and the Weimaraners http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/07/stopping-at-withington-antiques-in-york-maine.html/comment-page-1#comment-41458 Andrea and the Weimaraners Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:26:53 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2669#comment-41458 . Hello New Englander! Well, again I have stories to tell of....York. But its time to say enough about me and MY adventures. Perhaps you knew or met May Sarton yourself. It sounds as though you might not have made it to Brimfield. If not, I hope you were happily fulfilled all the way through Maine. You might also like the Cape Cod and Cape Ann antique trails when looking for quaint New England rustics and nautical woods and metals. I also have a fun route throughout historic Salem provided by the owner of one of the witch properties. How about a VIP open air jeep ride through the antiquity of candle lit garrison shops cobbled with witch history and old wares of a most distinctive nature! Why don't you just call me your New England navigator. As a travel writer stuck in New England history, parented by pilgrims and fed by a curious nose, I could get you in and out of every nook and cranny--enough to fill ANOTHER HOUSE with every curio, flower and photo you could want! As a lifestyle chieftain, how could you not polish up NEW ENGLAND as your own! ....Little Compton this week....Beauport Mansion to follow!! . Wampanoag spelled W-e-i-m-a-r-a-n-e-r . .
Hello New Englander!

Well, again I have stories to tell of....York. But its time to say enough about me and MY adventures. Perhaps you knew or met May Sarton yourself.

It sounds as though you might not have made it to Brimfield. If not, I hope you were happily fulfilled all the way through Maine.

You might also like the Cape Cod and Cape Ann antique trails when looking for quaint New England rustics and nautical woods and metals.

I also have a fun route throughout historic Salem provided by the owner of one of the witch properties. How about a VIP open air jeep ride through the antiquity of candle lit garrison shops cobbled with witch history and old wares of a most distinctive nature!

Why don't you just call me your New England navigator. As a travel writer stuck in New England history, parented by pilgrims and fed by a curious nose, I could get you in and out of every nook and cranny--enough to fill ANOTHER HOUSE with every curio, flower and photo you could want!

As a lifestyle chieftain, how could you not polish up NEW ENGLAND as your own!

....Little Compton this week....Beauport Mansion to follow!!

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Wampanoag spelled W-e-i-m-a-r-a-n-e-r

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]]> By: Margie http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/07/stopping-at-withington-antiques-in-york-maine.html/comment-page-1#comment-41457 Margie Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:19:35 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2669#comment-41457 The pictures are great, not for what you are focused on but what the store looks like. I always wonder what draws people to a shop and I can see Martha looks beyond the carts and storage boxes to a pleasing marble shelf leaning against a back wall. Fun tour, and I can see everyone is wearing their sun gear (hats). The pictures are great, not for what you are focused on but what the store looks like. I always wonder what draws people to a shop and I can see Martha looks beyond the carts and storage boxes to a pleasing marble shelf leaning against a back wall. Fun tour, and I can see everyone is wearing their sun gear (hats).

]]> By: Vicki (Simply Hue Blog) http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/07/stopping-at-withington-antiques-in-york-maine.html/comment-page-1#comment-41456 Vicki (Simply Hue Blog) Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:06:32 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2669#comment-41456 Hi Martha, I just found your blog (yes, I live under a rock. lol) and I'm so happy I did. The way you live your life is an inspiration and pushes me to be more creative and reach for my dreams. Have a wonderful day today! :) Hi Martha,

I just found your blog (yes, I live under a rock. lol) and I'm so happy I did. The way you live your life is an inspiration and pushes me to be more creative and reach for my dreams.

Have a wonderful day today! :)

]]> By: Lara Piper http://www.themarthablog.com/2009/07/stopping-at-withington-antiques-in-york-maine.html/comment-page-1#comment-41454 Lara Piper Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:05:45 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=2669#comment-41454 OOOOOO. How fun! I love the smell in places like that. Antiques smell as though the lives of every owner of every piece could be wrapped up inside the object somehow. And when they are collected in one room, there is an energy that seems to drift from the objects daring the consumer to figure out some mystery. I am NOT a mystic, but in antiques stores, my fantasies abound! There is a rational explanation for the energy that I experience. Antique objects are often so beautifully made. There is clear craftsmanship that travels with the object throughout it's existence. And the time and energy that an individual spent creating that object is something so very valuable to me that I am moved when I see these objects. I am particularly drawn to the anatomy chart that was off to the right of the first photo. I wish there were a better shot of that. As a sculptor, anatomy charts are very precious to me. PS!!! When did Martha University start! I just saw the ad to the right!!! VERY COOL! Martha, you are my hero! Now that is a clever and beautiful way to continue to trade your work and knowledge to the eager consumer! OOOOOO. How fun! I love the smell in places like that. Antiques smell as though the lives of every owner of every piece could be wrapped up inside the object somehow. And when they are collected in one room, there is an energy that seems to drift from the objects daring the consumer to figure out some mystery. I am NOT a mystic, but in antiques stores, my fantasies abound!
There is a rational explanation for the energy that I experience. Antique objects are often so beautifully made. There is clear craftsmanship that travels with the object throughout it's existence. And the time and energy that an individual spent creating that object is something so very valuable to me that I am moved when I see these objects.
I am particularly drawn to the anatomy chart that was off to the right of the first photo. I wish there were a better shot of that. As a sculptor, anatomy charts are very precious to me.
PS!!! When did Martha University start! I just saw the ad to the right!!! VERY COOL! Martha, you are my hero! Now that is a clever and beautiful way to continue to trade your work and knowledge to the eager consumer!

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