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eauty, an item’s usefulness or desirability, these are factors that influence how dealers market their merchandise. Exploring that phenomenon is part of what Discovering ANTIQUES also does so well. In the past ten years we have read about some very unique auctions, and there is always a list of Western Canadian antique shows, some of which still take place – others that are only a memory. This time let’s explore a couple of alternative “antiquing” options for the coming summer season. Country Drive is a central Alberta group of rural entrepreneurs that was spearheaded in early 2004 by Red Deer County. HolmeHus Antiques was part of the inaugural group, then took a couple of years off to market in other venues, and in 2008 rejoined the consortium. The group has grown, and attracted a much broader rural business base, including: four or five unique country museums; farms producing everything from mohair yarn to artisanal cheese, fresh asparagus, pumpkins and heritage seed potatoes; various artists, guest ranches and entertainment venues; garden centres and horticultural sources; and a couple of well-established antique shops. The group is focused on the benefits of strong crosspromotion and shares resources, advertising dollars, venues, expertise and customers. Seasonal events, product showcases, historical venues and diverse shopping in rural settings are all available to be enjoyed in central Alberta in the coming year. Check out www.countrydrive.ca Let me also introduce you to one member of The Drive who has a wonderful location, a sense of nurturing, a love of environmental ideals and a gift for showcasing antique elements, including a rare Buff Orpington rooster of great stature and venerable age. Blooming Fields is owned by Mary-Ann and Pim van Oeveren. Located on Bergen Road west of the QE II, between Olds and Didsbury, this is a beautiful nursery, garden centre, restaurant and gift shop. The meals are all home cooked in the best European/Canadian tradition, the service and décor are outstanding, the landscaping remarkable and the ambience will enrapture you. It is a great place to start or finish an antiquing road trip. One element in this Dutch-Canadian enterprise that captured me was the outstanding floral arrangements designed by Mary-Ann. I brought her half a dozen antique and vintage containers – ceramic, metal or glass. Each one was given a totally unique floral arrangement, using a combination of silk and dried material, berries, nuts, twigs and mosses. Mary-Ann has a Fine Arts degree from Holland, is a certified floral decorator and a teacher of art. She can also design and host your custom wedding! Watching her evaluate an antique container – be it an 1890’s hand-made ceramic pitcher (flaws and all), an Art Continued on Page 32 30 • www.DiscoveringANTIQUES.com
We transform old stoves into treasured heirlooms! SHANE MACDONALD Box 2544, Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0 TOLL FREE: 1-888-854-7859 TEL/FAX: (403) 335-3905 • CELL: (403) 630-3925 email: vintagestove@telus.net www.vintagestove.com Where On Earth ...did you get that? 325 Edmonton Trail South, Airdrie, AB 15 Minutes North of Calgary, 15,000 sq. ft. Wheel chair friendly, wide isles. (403) 948-3669 ANTIQUE MALL HOURS Mon - Sat .... 10:00 - 6:00 Sunday........ 12:00 - 4:00 Alberta’s finest antique mall with quality antique furniture and collectibles. Come and see why hundreds of our customers have told us, “This is the best antique mall I have seen in a long time!” May/June 2010 • 31
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