BOOKEND: What Could Be More Exciting?!

WHAT COULD BE MORE EXCITING?! Than two lovely new design books! And don't they have a terrific yin-yang quality about them, one light cover, one dark. On the left, "Brilliant Reuse," from the editors of Jeanne D'Arc Living. On the right, "Heirloom Modern," by Hollister and Porter Hovey (whose names are just too exciting for real life!) Now, just need a rainy Monday with no agenda so that I can curl up and enjoy. What's new on your bookshelf?

ALLEGAN REPORT: Once again, picture perfect weather for an outdoor antiquing adventure -- many thanks to whomever is responsible! And more thanks to all the treasure-hunters who came out to enjoy it. Sales were strong in all categories, except maybe framed graphics. But that's OK -- we need those at the mall. We also did some good buying from a couple of our favorite vendors. Thursday will be just a regular work day for us -- on to Kane County this weekend. But enjoy the 4th and then get your shoppin' shoes on. Check us out on Facebook later this week for a look at what we are bringing. See you there. xo