Hi! Welcome to our November newsletter! The holidays are fast approaching. The leaves are changing and plans are being made for Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities. The merchants and businesses in Madison are planning to make Madison look more beautiful than ever this season. The kickoff date for Madison's Bicentennial Christmas is November 21. The downtown Christmas lights will be turned on and the shops will be decorated. It will be absolutely beautiful! We at Antiques On The Square will be hosting our Holiday Open House on November 21st. Please join us! There will be many new items on our website - please click to view our inventory: |
| | Featured Item For November: Antique Majolica - Majolica is one of the most popular forms of antique china. It is identified by its deep rich colored glazes. It is often reproduced - and some new majolica is quite beautiful. But, antique majolica is quite recognizable, and as with most china, the antique pieces usually have a desirable patina and quality that can not be reproduced. November Special: website orders only -15% off any antique Majolica:Click here for more information about antique majolica! Use discount code #112009. This offer is good for November only! Next month will feature a different special discount item just for our website customers! Please share this newsletter with your friends! |
Holiday Platters & Treasured Family Heirloom China - (Cranberry Sauce and Antique Transferware Do Not Mix Well.)  It's that time again. Time for wonderful home cooked holiday dinners. Time for making rich memories filled with family and friends. Time to pull out your beautiful heirloom china - treasured china possibly handed down from your mother, grandmother, or even great grandmother. But, are you sure you want to actually use your treasured china for serving your holiday dinner? Just keep in mind - can it be replaced? If so, use it and enjoy it. If that grand turkey platter or rare soup tureen can't be replaced, maybe you don't want to actually use it. Maybe the best tribute to your ancestors would be to put it on display in a prominent place and keep it safe for future generations! You might think "Grandmother used it and I should use it also." Well, maybe Grandmother was secretly relieved when the meal was over and her treasured platter was safely put away! If you do choose to use antique china, just give it a little extra care. Treat it as you would anything over a hundred years old. Protect it from drastic temperature changes. Hand wash, but don't let it sit in liquid because most old china will have at least some crackle to the glaze that makes it more porous - remember the cranberry stains. Also, never scrub china with gold trim or any handpainted areas. Usually the handpainted areas are more susceptible to wear because they were applied on top of the glaze after the china was fired. Yes, fresh crushed cranberries will leave lovely pink stains on that treasured antique blue and white transferware platter. I know from experience! |
Mark Your Calendar For These Upcoming Special Events In Madison: November 21: Antiques On The Square Holiday Open House - Please join us for some holiday cheer and preview all our new merchandise and holiday decorations. Special hours - 11-7 December 3: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert - for more information contact the Madison Morgan Cultural Center at 706-342-4743 or on line at December 3-6: 26th Annual Bicentennial Town & Country Holiday Tour of Homes - for more information contact the Madison Morgan Chamber of Commerce at 800-709-7406 or log February 18-20: Madison Antiques Show & Sale - for more information contact the Madison Morgan Cultural Center at 706-342-4743 or on line at April 30 - May 1, 2010: Madison In May - Spring Tour of Homes & Gardens - for more information contact the Madison Morgan Cultural Center at 706-342-4743 or on line at Several of these special events will be spectacular! The home tours are always great. The Atlanta Symphony Holiday Concert will be incredible (as usual). This will be their 31st annual concert in the historic auditorium at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center. |
Selection Of Custom Lamps: We now have a selection of gorgeous lamps that are custom made for Antiques On The Square. Some of our favorites are made from Imari, Celadon, Famille Rose, Rose Medallion, and Blue Canton vases. The quality is excellent and they are perfect for use with casual everyday or fine antique surroundings. At the moment, these lamps are for purchase in the shop only. We will be adding them to the website soon. |
New Store Days & Hours: Beginning November 1, our store in Madison will be open Monday - Saturday from 11-5. We will be closed Sundays. |
Our shop carries much more than the items on our website. And much more than items from England. Call, email, or come visit us soon. We look forward to hearing from you and would love your input and suggestions for upcoming newsletters. We wish everyone a Happy Thansksgiving. Theresa Antiques On The Square 115 S. Main Street Madison, Ga. 30650 706-342-3311 |
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| New Book Being Published!
Madison, A Classic Southern Town
The Historic Madison-Morgan Foundation and the Madison Bicentennial Committee proudly present: Madison, A Classic Southern Town This is so exciting! This beautiful coffee table size book about Madison, Georgia is in the process of being printed and is available for pre-sale with a planned delivery date of February 2010. This is a two hundred page, full color, wonderfully photographed and written book on Madison's and Morgan County's incomparable architecture and landscapes accompanied by an illustrated historic timeline and text. It will be similar to the beautifully rendered books published on New Orleans, Savannah, Charleston, and Natchez. This first edition book was written by William R. Mitchell, Jr, and photographed by Van Jones Martin and James R. Lockhart.
There are two editions of the book: the Standard First Edition for $50, and a Special Bicentennial Signed Numbered Limited Edition of only 200 copies with a unique slipcover and special pages listing sitting public officials of the City and County for $200. Supplies are limited, so books will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Gift cards will be available for Christmas and other special occasions.
This lovely book documenting the incredible architecture and beauty of Madison and Morgan County will be a collector's item.
At this point all proceeds from the sales of this book go toward the production costs. |
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Wonderful New Items: In addition to our antiques, we are carrying some wonderful new lines of merchandise. Yes, new - but, not to take away from the old. To complement the antiques. Items like luscious scented candles, fabulous French Olive Oil Soaps, Metropolitan Museum Of Art Gift stationary, and beautiful napkins to name a few. Along with our custom lamps, and signature music, many of our new items make wonderful gifts. We have some very special Christmas decorations throughout the entire shop this year. They are all absolutely gorgeous
and they are all for sale! |
Just A Few Of Our Special Antique Finds: We search all over the U.S. and Europe for special, unique, and wonderful antique items. Whether you're looking for a special, one-of-a-kind gift or that perfect decorative addition to your home, please check our website at http://AntiquesOnTheSquare.com.
We just might have that special item - if not, please let us know and we will help you with your search. Here are just of few of our antique treasures.  .  We believe antiques should be sparkling, clean, and beautiful. They were someone's valued treasures for many years. Now they can be your treasures to love and cherish. The "old and treasured" part just makes it that much more special. |
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