The days are flying past me like the scenery in a fast moving car. Speaking of which, last week when I was riding back here from Parker, I focused my camera out of the passenger window and caught about a minute of life speeding past me. When I replayed it, it made me dizzy.
Anyhow, here’s what has been happening at The Stillroom and at Diamond Antiques. Even though it is technically still autumn, and will be until December blah blah and the pumpkin frenzy is just about spent, it is time to move to the next big thing.
Diamond Antiques will be preparing for the Annual Open house that is coming up the evening of November 11th from 5-9. This evening event is when the interior of this historic building takes on a magical feel as we prepare to get everyone in the mood to eat, drink and be merry! This is a pleasant social event that will give you a chance to browse for cool vintage, antique or new gifts to keep to give. Our talented group of collectors do work their holiday magic to give you decorating ideas and inspiration and to help get you into the spirit of the season.
The holiday season in the A-K Valley is an exciting time for young and old alike. It lights up, well, like a Christmas Tree. The townships and borough’s have their own special evenings that usually include the local high school marching bands, floats, firetrucks and local scouts and youth groups making it festive and fun. Some things just don’t change, thank goodness!
Diamond Antiques is located at 311 E. Sixth Avenue, right next to Massart’s Diner, across the street from Tarentum Station, a block away from Seita Jewelers, and a couple of blocks from Gatto’s Cycle Diner. I can’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon before the snow flies and the cold sets in than to dilly dally on our street. You can dine at any of the local establishments, pop in at the jewelry store and then come and visit us! Not necessarily in that order. There is a lot to see in Diamond Antiques! If you look forward to a laid back and relaxed atmosphere, look no further than Diamond Antiques. The friendly staff can help you search for your Christmas treasure. If you can’t find it here, we can direct you to the many antique stores that are located within a reasonable driving distance.
The Stillroom Gift & Tea shop is stocked with holiday teas, tea accessories, honey sticks and more along with my vintage and antique finds. Vintage hats, gloves, purses and pins. The Stillroom has vanilla beans and nutmeg for your holiday baking. You will find lavender sachets, lavender tea and lavender loose by the ounce along with organic catnip toys and organic catnip sold by the ounce. There is too much to mention so take a minute and stop in and browse this wonderful place called Diamond Antiques. It does not disappoint!
Here’s some news. The Stillroom Gift & Tea shop is pretty much ready to open up in Saxonburg for the cold weather tea sipping season. Catch me if you can at the 111 State Street shop. The shop will be open on any given day of the week. I have no set days, no set hours and no schedule written in stone. It is purely when I can get out there to open. When the open flag is out, the tea monger is in. If you are passing through and see the flag, by all means pop in to catch the holiday teas and more. Dotted with antiques and collectibles, it is a very charming little space to visit. Don’t let the real estate for sale sign in the front yard stop you from entering. Come in and enjoy the tea shop before it goes away at the end of winter.
The Stillroom is open inside of Diamond Antiques in Tarentum and the hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10-5 and on Sunday’s from 12-5.
Pencil us in for the Christmas Open House on Wednesday, November 11th from 5-9 in the evening.
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