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We had a great Christmas! Thanks to all of our great & loyal customers. Many, Many thanks for shopping with us. And a big shout out to Rachel Tribble for writing about our shop and services in the Athens paper and reminding everyone to shop locally. Whew!! We’re glad to be getting the glitter off of the furniture, floor, shelves and us. It can really get in your wrinkles. We’ve been to market in Atlanta and will have new arrivals everyday. Found some new and great vendors for lamps, prints and accessories. The shop will have a whole new look so please come see us. We also have lots of spring and summer brides registering with us. So if you need a wedding gift, please drop by….the coffee is warm and the wine is chilled….come on in. Kitty and Jenny

Two Antiques — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:39:37 +0000

It’s Christmas at Appointments at Five!

Two Antiques — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:23:27 +0000

The Byers’ Choice Carolers are singing!

The Mark Roberts Fairies are flying!

The Christopher Radko Ornaments are glistening!

The shop is sparkling!

All we need is you!

Our wreaths, pre-lit garlands, and greenery stems are all designed to make your decorating beautifully simple!

LAST CALL!

Two Antiques — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:25:25 +0000

Our 40′ container packed with our wonderful, gorgeous, unusual antiques is on the water due to arrive on or about August 15th.

Last call to get a really good buy on any antique in the shop (not including the two old antiques who run the joint)!

Come early. We’re ready to deal!

Here are a few of the best buys with prices slashed:

: French Cherrywood Commode

: Pine Console

: Pine Dresser

: Georgian Mahogany Sideboard

: Side Chairs

: Bowfront Mahogany Sideboard

: Fruitwood Console with Iron Base

: Faux Bamboo Painted Console

: Impressionist Landscape

Lamps!

Two Antiques — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:58:25 +0000

We are busy today… we are almost done with our newsletter which remains a tightly guarded secret until the day it goes out in the mail. As soon as that happens, though, we will be posting snippets on the blog to give you all an inside perspective on our many tales from our England buying trip.

Until then, check out these lamps we have for sale in our sale room! 50-60% off!

French blue "Augustin" lamp. Was $575, now $195.

Oriental Teapot Lamp. Was $275, now $95.

French style ceramic lamp. Was $495, now $250.

Delft blue/white urn custom lamp. Was $395, now $100.

: Celador Glaze Table Lamp. Was $315, now $95.

Click on the pictures to enlarge them.

Come see us: 1730 Lumpkin St Athens, GA 30606

or visit our website: www.appointmentsatfive.com

or call us: 706-353-8251

Sizzling Hot Summer Sale

Two Antiques — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:14:32 +0000

Our container from England will arrive soon. Must make room!

Soooo drastic reductions of all antique furniture and accessories…some are below our cost!

We even have a 60% off room with lots of lamps, gift items and prints.

Be inspired… Get It Now! Super Duper Deals.

Make our day and come to our sale. Best value all year!

Take a look at a few of our items…

French faux bamboo painted pine chest. c. 1880. Was $1650, now $875.

Very early 18th Century hand carved Italian oak coffer. Original iron lock and handles. C. 1750 Italy. Was $1350, now is $750.

Oak welsh dresser with marquetry inlay and standing on cabriole legs. Shaped top supports three shelves and two narrow inlaid doors with acorn inlay. c. 1880. Was $2200, now $1000.

Country Scottish pine dresser standing on bun feet. Four drawers across a shaped top. Was $1250, now $850.

Impressionist, Cows in Stream. Was $650, now $375.

Country French fruitwood table with carved legs and iron stretcher. c. 1890. Was $1500, now $850.

Early 19th century country French oak enfalide. c. 1820. Was $2700, now $1500.

Georgian pine 4 door cupboard c. 1830. Was $1250, now $800.

Painted French 2 door buffet de corps. c. 1850. Was $2100, now $1000.

Early 19th century French cherrywood two over two drawer commode. Original handles and locks. c. 1820. Was $3500, now $2400.

Call us if you have questions! We ship anywhere!

706-353-8251.

Tell us you saw it on our brand new blog!

Progress Of Shipment

Two Antiques — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:28:54 +0000

Our 40′ container of antiques was delivered Thursday to our shipper’s warehouse where all of our treasured “goodies” are being stored. So the packing should take about a week. If all goes well (keep your fingers crossed) our shipment should arrive mid July. Then the fun of unpacking begins. We’ll keep you updated!

The nuts and bolts

Two Antiques — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:19:47 +0000

We are often asked, “Just how do you know exactly where to go in England to buy antiques?” And we always reply, “Trial and Error!” The hunt always begins with some rumor of a great little shop in some quiet corner of the countryside. We head out on what often becomes a wild goose chase or it could be that perfect little shop that has wonderful things with great prices. You have to check out every tip you get. And another way is to go to the large fairs where a lot of dealers show at the same time. This information is found online under Antique Fairs in the UK. But first and foremost you have to have an adventurous spirit ready for anything that may happen.

The years of spontaneous buying trips to England and France have resulted in a collection that blends English Georgian furniture and French country antiques. Over the years we’ve learned a lot from talking to dealers and learned a lot from touching, feeling and examining every piece of furniture we buy. Yes, we’ve had some lemons and we always say we must have had too much wine to let that piece slip through. This doesn’t happen often. Most of the time we end up with gorgeous pieces that are right at home in Southern homes.

Here are some example, soon to be seen and touched in our store:

French two-door server c. 1870

Enfalide (3 door French buffet)

Carved Oak French Buffet

Shell covered dome shaped box.

Early oak chest on stand. circa: 1790

Two true Beatles Fans

Two Antiques — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:29:39 +0000

You can never tell a book by its cover. Who would ever guess that these two old antiques are huge and we mean serious Beatles fans. And how lucky we were our hotel in Liverpool was right across the street from the “Beatles’ Story.” What a thrilling experience. We’re still humming “Yesterday,” Kitty’s favorite, and “Hey Jude,” Jenny’s favorite.

at The Beatles Story

Sale Sale Sale

Two Antiques — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:26:44 +0000

The shop is chocker block full so we have to clear out to make room for all of our new (old) antiques purchased in England. We have a big problem: we like to buy, and buy we did!

That’s good for you because you can now buy that chest or side board you’ve always wanted at rock bottom prices… and we mean best price ever!

Just come in and say like they do in the UK, “Mate, what’s your best price?” And the price will be right. We’re ready to deal… Come on in! We guarantee you’ll be pleased.

We just went through the store and picked out a few of our favorite things to show you!

Victorian Sheffield Silver Bacon Server c. 1880. Was $975, now is $495.

Isn’t that gorgeous?

Bowfronted mahogany sideboard standing on tapered spade feet. Circa 1880. Was $2800, now $1800.

What a bargain!

Painted two door French bookcase.Were $2500 each, now $1250 each.

And see it a little closer…

Detail of bookcase. Each now $1250.

Beautiful!

French blue "Augustin" lamp. Was $575. Now $285.

French pot cupboard with marble top. Circa 1890. Was $395. Now $250.

Early 19th century French cherry wood two over two drawer commode. Original handles and locks. Circa 1820. Was $3500. Now $2400.

Come on in and see all this and more! Hurry, things are going quickly!

Home again home again!

Two Antiques — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:11:18 +0000

Home again! Home again! After 12 busy days of shopping in England until we dropped in the nearest pub every night. The weather was in the low 40s to 50s so we had to buy fast and furious to keep warm.

No stone was left unturned (even riding in the back of an 18-wheeler with two Frenchmen–ooo la la!) to bring our dear customers the very best antiques we could find (more about the Lorry (truck) ride later).

We’ll keep you posted on an arrival date for our container–stay tuned–more to come on the trials and tribulations of buying antiques in England.

Check out a few photos from our trip:

French two door walnut server straight off the truck from France.

Big fans of the Beatles visited the museum and loved every minute.

: Two BBC stars talk with another at his shop: Below the Stairs.

Took a short cut through the cemetery with Martin Johnson.

We got a big welcome from the proprietor of The Pheasant Inn where we stayed.

What happens in England stays in England.

Drove a Peugot this year. Quite a let down for Jenny from her BMW X3.