Comments on: The Antiques Capital of Connecticut http://www.themarthablog.com/2010/02/the-antiques-capital-of-connecticut.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: Michael http://www.themarthablog.com/2010/02/the-antiques-capital-of-connecticut.html/comment-page-1#comment-62371 Michael Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:07:50 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=3344#comment-62371 I can attest to most of the comments here about Woodbury, CT because I live in town. The antique shops are an absolute treat to visit. Despite the fact that I've lived here a while, I'm always finding new and interesting things to do in town. There's also a fantastic museum in town that shows us what life was like during the revolutionary period. Speaking of revolutionary, there's going to be a re-enactment of the civil war here in the summer. You won't want to miss that. Hopefully it's ok to post a resource website for things to do in town, http://www.woodbury.mobi I can attest to most of the comments here about Woodbury, CT because I live in town. The antique shops are an absolute treat to visit. Despite the fact that I've lived here a while, I'm always finding new and interesting things to do in town. There's also a fantastic museum in town that shows us what life was like during the revolutionary period. Speaking of revolutionary, there's going to be a re-enactment of the civil war here in the summer. You won't want to miss that. Hopefully it's ok to post a resource website for things to do in town, http://www.woodbury.mobi

]]> By: maura http://www.themarthablog.com/2010/02/the-antiques-capital-of-connecticut.html/comment-page-1#comment-54977 maura Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:08:57 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=3344#comment-54977 Upon occasion, I have had the pleasure of visiting Wayne's shop in Woodbury, Connecticut. Now that I live in South Carolina, I find myself visiting his website often (http://www.antiquetalk.com) just to stay in touch, and get my "North East cultural fix." . Wayne's shoppe is breathtaking! Martha, I am not surprised (with your keen eye and sense of style) that you have found this hidden gem nestled in the heart of antique country; and you have earmarked this particular shoppe as one of the stars amongst the galaxy of the many fine antique destinations Woodbury has to offer. Wayne's shoppe is an amazing resource for authentic, one-of-a-kind items, but it's his knowledge and love for this industry that keeps me coming back for more. Martha, thanks for continuing to share your impeccable taste with us. Keep these resources coming! Upon occasion, I have had the pleasure of visiting Wayne's shop in Woodbury, Connecticut. Now that I live in South Carolina, I find myself visiting his website often (http://www.antiquetalk.com) just to stay in touch, and get my "North East cultural fix." . Wayne's shoppe is breathtaking! Martha, I am not surprised (with your keen eye and sense of style) that you have found this hidden gem nestled in the heart of antique country; and you have earmarked this particular shoppe as one of the stars amongst the galaxy of the many fine antique destinations Woodbury has to offer. Wayne's shoppe is an amazing resource for authentic, one-of-a-kind items, but it's his knowledge and love for this industry that keeps me coming back for more. Martha, thanks for continuing to share your impeccable taste with us. Keep these resources coming!

]]> By: Mike Suffin http://www.themarthablog.com/2010/02/the-antiques-capital-of-connecticut.html/comment-page-1#comment-48835 Mike Suffin Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:29:48 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=3344#comment-48835 I was wondering who was taking pictures in my store that cold day. Now, I know. Thank you for choosing to feature our store along with the others, out of all the fine shops in Woodbury. Dealing with a real dealer makes all the difference when purchasing antiques. Our knowledge and love of the items we all sell makes the buying and learning experience all the better for our customers. We invite all of your readers to visit our associations website www.antiqueswoodbury.com, and of course, invite them all to visit the shops here in our corner of Connecticut. I was wondering who was taking pictures in my store that cold day. Now, I know.
Thank you for choosing to feature our store along with the others, out of all the fine shops in Woodbury.
Dealing with a real dealer makes all the difference when purchasing antiques. Our knowledge and love of the items we all sell makes the buying and learning experience all the better for our customers. We invite all of your readers to visit our associations website http://www.antiqueswoodbury.com, and of course, invite them all to visit the shops here in our corner of Connecticut.

]]> By: Cindy Bricker http://www.themarthablog.com/2010/02/the-antiques-capital-of-connecticut.html/comment-page-1#comment-48336 Cindy Bricker Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:20:46 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=3344#comment-48336 This definitely would have been a nice getaway and diversion from the winter doldrums, especially since they surely are on the prowl with the heavy snows we've gotten in the last 2 weeks! These antiques destinations are always such treasure-troves, and one basically has to scour the premises several times, as one can miss so much the first time around. . One thing that has helped me to escape to a different era this winter is my own treasure-trove of found/stored 'Early American Life' (which then evolved into 'Early American Homes') magazines from 1998-2001. I had subscribed to the publication with genuine interest those 10+ years ago, but I am SOOO much more enthralled NOW with the subject matter and content, that I find myself just being absolutely lost in the pages, with hungry eyes to take in visually the architecture of the period as well as thirst for the wonderful knowledge in words that I so seemingly devour. It's just wonderful, and I just might seek it out again as a near-future subscription possiblity. . I'm glad that Laura got to get away and have a good time...I know I would've enjoyed myself immensely! (Thanks, Laura, for sharing your pictures with Martha and us!) . =^..^= This definitely would have been a nice getaway and diversion from the winter doldrums, especially since they surely are on the prowl with the heavy snows we've gotten in the last 2 weeks! These antiques destinations are always such treasure-troves, and one basically has to scour the premises several times, as one can miss so much the first time around.
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One thing that has helped me to escape to a different era this winter is my own treasure-trove of found/stored 'Early American Life' (which then evolved into 'Early American Homes') magazines from 1998-2001. I had subscribed to the publication with genuine interest those 10+ years ago, but I am SOOO much more enthralled NOW with the subject matter and content, that I find myself just being absolutely lost in the pages, with hungry eyes to take in visually the architecture of the period as well as thirst for the wonderful knowledge in words that I so seemingly devour. It's just wonderful, and I just might seek it out again as a near-future subscription possiblity.
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I'm glad that Laura got to get away and have a good time...I know I would've enjoyed myself immensely! (Thanks, Laura, for sharing your pictures with Martha and us!)
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]]> By: delia http://www.themarthablog.com/2010/02/the-antiques-capital-of-connecticut.html/comment-page-1#comment-48313 delia Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:39:43 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=3344#comment-48313 Wow great images and blog!!! although I have stopped collecting antiques I got quite excited viewing these Connecticut Antique Shops...since my grandmother was Georgianna Ives and her grandfather was the clock maker I always look for a reasonably priced clock by him..I can't help but think looking at all those stores if any of the Ives owned any of the items...I went through the same thing In Dresden Germany visiting there and Georgianna lived there with so much family History there of my German/American heritage. Wow great images and blog!!!
although I have stopped collecting antiques I got quite excited viewing these Connecticut Antique Shops...since my grandmother was Georgianna Ives and her grandfather was the clock maker I always look for a reasonably priced clock by him..I can't help but think looking at all those stores if any of the Ives owned any of the items...I went through the same thing In Dresden Germany visiting there and Georgianna lived there with so much family History there of my German/American heritage.

]]> By: peggy McCullough http://www.themarthablog.com/2010/02/the-antiques-capital-of-connecticut.html/comment-page-1#comment-48312 peggy McCullough Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:11:30 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=3344#comment-48312 I really enjoyed the woodbury pictures. Thanks I really enjoyed the woodbury pictures. Thanks

]]> By: Kathleen Dowd http://www.themarthablog.com/2010/02/the-antiques-capital-of-connecticut.html/comment-page-1#comment-48311 Kathleen Dowd Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:40:00 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=3344#comment-48311 Hi Laura and Martha, Wayne Mattox's wife, Kathleen here. I can't tell you how thrilled we are that you loved our place (and commented on the room colors!). We have been renovating the inside and outside of our house/shop for almost 3 yrs. My mission was to make our place so beautiful that Martha would be pleased if she ever stopped in! Martha, you are a true inspiration and we are big fans. Thank you for promoting history and artistry and sharing your passion for antiques and design. Hi Laura and Martha,

Wayne Mattox's wife, Kathleen here. I can't tell you how thrilled we are that you loved our place (and commented on the room colors!). We have been renovating the inside and outside of our house/shop for almost 3 yrs. My mission was to make our place so beautiful that Martha would be pleased if she ever stopped in! Martha, you are a true inspiration and we are big fans. Thank you for promoting history and artistry and sharing your passion for antiques and design.

]]> By: Cathybytheriver http://www.themarthablog.com/2010/02/the-antiques-capital-of-connecticut.html/comment-page-1#comment-48303 Cathybytheriver Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:10:34 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=3344#comment-48303 Did you find anything that you had to have? Did you find anything that you had to have?

]]> By: Scott http://www.themarthablog.com/2010/02/the-antiques-capital-of-connecticut.html/comment-page-1#comment-48292 Scott Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:15:08 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=3344#comment-48292 Thank you for posting all the great images from Woodbury! I've had an opportunity to visit Wayne Mattox Antiques on several occasions over the years. If you haven't met Wayne, you need to! He is a wonderful human being and a wealth of information on American furniture and folk art. He has a fantastic selection of antiques and is always willing to provide the history of each piece. I learn something every time I visit! After seeing all the wonderful pictures, I think it's time to make another trip to see Wayne! Many thx, Scott Thank you for posting all the great images from Woodbury! I've had an opportunity to visit Wayne Mattox Antiques on several occasions over the years. If you haven't met Wayne, you need to! He is a wonderful human being and a wealth of information on American furniture and folk art. He has a fantastic selection of antiques and is always willing to provide the history of each piece. I learn something every time I visit! After seeing all the wonderful pictures, I think it's time to make another trip to see Wayne!
Many thx,
Scott

]]> By: Trina http://www.themarthablog.com/2010/02/the-antiques-capital-of-connecticut.html/comment-page-1#comment-48290 Trina Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:49:04 +0000 http://www.themarthablog.com/?p=3344#comment-48290 Hello Martha, Seeing images of those beautiful antique stores made my heart go pitter pat. I lived in Maine for over a decade and I very much miss New England's abundance of beautiful and historic architecture, and the rich and diverse array of antique stores. Just lovely! Trina Hello Martha, Seeing images of those beautiful antique stores made my heart go pitter pat. I lived in Maine for over a decade and I very much miss New England's abundance of beautiful and historic architecture, and the rich and diverse array of antique stores. Just lovely! Trina

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