Stokes & Company

Antiques for a Modern Living







Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Spring Along Over Here

I am anxiously awaiting spring….  I’m so ready to start planting and flowers to start blooming.  Ready for the temperatures to start getting toasty….ready to wear shorts and flip flops……I want spring to get here already! You think staging the store for spring will help? Well I’m giving it a try…hopefully it will speed it up!

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French Wardrobe $689.00

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French Bed $489.00

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Harvest Table $689.00    

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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

This is not your Grandmother’s B&B!

I had the pleasure to tour my friend, Terry Browder’s newest project…and boy was it a treat!  As soon as I stepped into his newest guesthouse I knew I was in love.  

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Starting with the painted floors ……the whitewashed walls…..the antique lantern hanging above….need I say more??

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It’s named “Cotton Eye Joe”

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No detail was spared~

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Dining Area was one of my favorites…..I love the settee and chairs (which came from my store )  Terry added his special touch by recovering these beauties in an old vintage quilt. (What an great idea)

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Love, Love the kitchen! Who wouldn’t want to cook with a Kitchen like this?

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Master Bedroom

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Vintage metal tiles on the walls….

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More space for guests

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If you have family or friends  coming to the Abilene area keep the Sayles Ranch Guesthouses in mind, staying at any one of these homes is a vacation.

http://www.saylesranch.com

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Sneak Peak

We are always bringing in awesome treasures for you.  I am pretty excited about the antiques making their way into the store the next couple of weeks.  We are unloading, painting and displaying these as quickly as we can. The weather is not cooperating, so we are moving at a slower pace.  Here is a sneak peak.
Great iron gates!  $289.00 each or $500.00 pair
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Marble Top vanity/chest $589.00
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2 tier marble top vanity w/basket carved detailing $489.00
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Friday, February 12, 2010

Valentines Day

The sweet aroma of romance is in the air as valentines day approaches.  It’s one of my favorite holidays.  I love “being in love” and “being loved “  and showing all the people I love just how significant they are and how blessed I am to have them in my life.

Just as blessed to have all you out there following my little blog. Sharing and caring about  each others interests and being part of this community we call “blogland.”  I appreciate you all.

I wish you a very Happy Valentines Day!

If you are in the area or shop online we are doing 10% off jewelry  till Valentines Day!

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Unpacking Boxes

We have been busy this week unpacking all the goodies that are coming in. Its seems that  progress is being made as we move from one end of the store to the other.  It’s exciting to see all the things that were picked out come to life in the shoppe.  We also have several antiques pieces that have just been put out. Among them is a welsh hutch; buffet; mirrored wardrobe;  and many other interesting pieces.

Some of the items that have been displayed:

Cute Bird w/cage prints

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Gorgeous Jewelry (just in time for Valentines)  

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Tin/Wood Signs

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Wooden Paris Clock (great in French blue!)

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Metal Hands (can be used as hooks)

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Tabletop accessories

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Cute magnet boards (great for recipes ~photos ~typing stand~notes~etc.)

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Keep checking in for updates!