For many this is the most difficult time of year in the antiques business in New England. All our cash reserves run out in the fall, we’re carried for a while on credit, and then by March we’re all in need, the weather breaks, the sun comes out and we all start running. Much… [Continue Reading]
Talking Trash~To da dump to da dump to da dump dump dump…
March 25, 2013 By
If you live in Holderness, New Hampshire then you know “To Da Dump Road” is a town paved road which quite obviously leads where-else, but to the dump. I never realized it was a Yankee characteristic, but rather just a jingle my Grandmother Earl would use when she wanted to rally me to go to… [Continue Reading]
We’re finally giving up on eBay after 10 years and 6,229 Feedback! And our new direction is?
March 15, 2013 By
I always am so vindicated when I put something out into the world and then everyone starts saying “Ya, Me Too!” I was one of the first to have problems with Countrywide, long before others were talking about it. Well this time, my recent NEMESIS, is eBay. Not sure about anyone else but we’ve… [Continue Reading]
A recent trip to the south and some antique soul-searching
February 28, 2013 By
As many of our friends know, Son Sterling and I recently made a trip to Atlanta and Nashville. I was going to write my first blog about that trip but I thought I’d preface it first with an explanatory blog and then delve deeper into the real nuts and bolts of the antique and collectibles… [Continue Reading]
Love rainy days in the Lakes Region
July 29, 2012 By
Any shop owner in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire knows that rainy days are inside days. Bad weather or even anticipated bad weather will drive people off the lakes, golf courses, tennis courts, etc. and send them into the downtown galleries, shops, boutiques, and eateries. This weekend was no exception. We’ve busier then I… [Continue Reading]
Welcome to our new website!
July 28, 2012 By
Welcome to the new Dragonflies Antiques website. On our pages, you will find history about the yellow brick road, information about our historic yellow house, and our trading post, where items for sale on Bonanza and EBay are featured. Of course, it’s always a great idea to stop in. While you are here, you might… [Continue Reading]