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Beauty in the Rough

Beauty in the Rough

“Want to go to an antiques auction with us?” my dad asked on the phone one day. In love with all things vintage at the time, I jumped at the chance.

The next Saturday evening, we followed my aunt and uncle’s car out into the country. We drove back up in the woods to a place that was aptly named Trails’ End Antiques. I had no idea how we got there or how we’d ever find our way out again...

Decorative Only

Decorative Only

The Arts Center a few miles from our house holds a pottery sale every year in the spring and fall. My husband and I go every fall, often with an eye toward Christmas shopping. Bowls and cups of every shape and size, created by instructors and students, are offered for sale at very reasonable prices.

They're almost too reasonable, because we always bring home a piece or two.