Summer Antiques Show Schedule -

Holly Lane Antiques began the summer season of Antiques Shows last weekend at the Mt Hope Farms Antiques Show in Bristol RI. When visitors to our booth found out about our blog they asked if our summer schedule was posted. Why didn't I think of including our schedule?

Here is our 2010 schedule -

After many years of trial and error we have a Antiques Show schedule that consists of the best Southern New England has to offer in the most beautiful of places that are a joy to visit!

June 19 - Grafton Antiques Show on the Commons Grafton Ma

This is a new show for us and we are looking forward to participating in it. Antiques Shows benefiting a town's Historical Society are among the best.



June 26 - Brewster Antiques Fair at the Drummer Boy Park Brewster Ma





This show is our first show of the season on Cape Cod and a favorite of ours. It is in a lovely setting and is another well attended show supporting the Historical Society.



July 3 - Tiverton 4 Corners Antiques Show Tiverton RI





The Tiverton Show is nearby for us and also is in a lovely setting on the grounds of the Meeting House. Plan to spend the day! After attending the Antiques Show enjoy lunch at the Provender across the street, ice cream at Grays and visit the many shops at 4 Corners.



July 24,25 - Antiques at Elm Bank Wellesley Ma





This Antiques Show is the most special of the summer. It is a large show set on the beautiful grounds of the Elm Bank estate which is the Massachusetts Horticultural Society headquarters in Wellesley. The antiques are in tents spread amongst beautiful gardens. A real feast for your eyes - antiques and gardens - a wonderful combination!


August 6,7 Little Compton Antiques Festival Little Compton RI





Several years ago this antiques show moved to its present location in a large tent at the Sakonnet Vineyards - another perfect setting for antiques with a tour of the vineyards as an added bonus! This show benefits Preserve Rhode Island.


August 19 Osterville Antiques Show Osterville Ma





When we first found this show on the Cape we were surprised to find it takes place on a Thursday. This is a wonderful show on the grounds of the Historical Society in this charming Cape Cod town.



August 28,29 Antiques on Cape Cod Hyannis Ma

This is a new show this year and Holly Lane Antiques is looking forward to being there. This show promoter has the magic touch when creating antiques shows and this one promises to be quite special. It will take place in the new Hyannis Youth Community Center.


September 18 Ogunquit Antiques Show Ogunquit Maine



Spending a weekend in this special town in Maine is the perfect way to wind down our summer show season. This show is sponsored by the Friends of the Ogunquit Heritage museum.



September 25 Weston Antiques Show Weston Ma



This Antiques Show takes place on the grounds of the Golden Ball Tavern - a perfect setting for a Fall outdoor show.


October 16,17 Boston Antiques Show Wilmington Ma



We end our Antiques Show season at this large show held in the Shriner's Auditorium.


We hope you will visit Holly Lane Antiques this summer and enjoy antiquing at the best of the Antiques Shows in Southern New England.

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A Treat For My Senses -

I have always been drawn to antique and vintage linens and have developed a true fondness for those trimmed with wide crochet lace.











First, it was the beautiful tablecloths I found from England. They were unlike any I had ever seen before. So elegant - most likely for a special tea! From a time gone by when stress was replaced with time to enjoy beautiful things.



Then I happened onto pillowcases trimmed with the beautiful crochet lace. These I am told are being found in attic hope chests and were part of the trousseau collections young girls worked on to bring to their marriages. There is a vendor at the Rose Bowl where I am able to purchase these who periodically visits the East Coast and climbs into attics and find them - very often in unused condition. It really makes one wonder at the stories behind these treasures of antique linens.









When we traveled in Italy we were aware that our bathrooms had cotton towels not the plush towels we use here. And now I am finding these also with the wonderful wide crochet trim - mostly from England. These have become my recent antique linen addiction. I just love them! And have to wonder how something meant to be used daily has survived in such wonderful condition. Perhaps these are like the pillowcases and were part of a trousseau and never used - just waiting for prince charming to arrive.






Could it be in our world of so many colors I am drawn to these linens because of their whiteness - so simple and elegant at the same time? That could be true - perhaps that also explains my love of early English White Ironstone. Or maybe it is the feel of the purity of the cotton and linen fabrics of times gone by - before all the synthetics were added. Or maybe it is the English connection - a country I have always wanted to visit but never have.



Not to be forgotten are the small bits and pieces - doilies of one kind or another. Sadly without a use in today's world of decorating. I have enjoyed creating beautiful lavender sachets using these precious pieces of the past and giving them a new use.



I have been involved with needlework of one kind or another throughout my lifetime - needlepoint - embroidery - knitting - sewing - but never learned to crochet. Perhaps that has something to do with this love of mine for these particular linens trimmed so profusely with crochet lace.



Whatever the reason the fact remains that they are each beautiful in their own special way. They have captured my senses with their beauty and feel and smell - since I store them with lavender - and definitely call out to my heart.



At our Antiques Shows these lovely linens are so perfect with our Antique Haviland Limoges China. Holly Lane Antiques will be back at the Del Mar Antiques Show Jan 22 23 24.




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