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Think of all the pretty things!

Think of all the pretty things!

The world at the moment is a crazy and busy place, when you start to feel it’s weight and pressure STOP, TURN AROUND and look for the simple pleasures in life.  Try putting on the kettle and get out your most favorite trio. Floral, retro or oriental patterns, pour a strong cup of tea a cup into your fine china cup, sit back and enjoy. Head out for a walk in the sunshine and pick an assortment of wildflowers. Arrange them in your most beautiful vase. It could be the one your Nana gave you for your 21st or a...

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Teacups have many uses?

Teacups have many uses?

Teacups don’t just have to hold tea! “What do you say”.. They are a perfect size for desserts. Why not try surprising guests with one of the following: -The perfect size for a delishous dark chocolate moose. -Tropical rice pudding topped with toasted coconut.  -A rich yellow lemon curd topped with whipped cream.  -Make it simple and buy a pre-iced cup cake  and place it simply into your chosen tea cup. -Scoop a generous amount of ice cream or sorbet into a pretty cup and add a wafer. What ever you decide it will look fancy and vintage in those...

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Postcards from every corner of the World

Postcards from every corner of the World

Postcards are not as widely used as they used to be but they should not be overlooked when treasure hunting in an Antique Shop. Postcards date back to the 1840s and we’re an easy way to communicate. We have hundreds of postcards here at Antique Alley. What we love most about postcards are the messages written on them. Messages of love and longing, of adventure and fun to messages from home. There are a huge variety of postcards to choose from. Pictures from far off lands, photos or infamous characters or pieces of Art. Religious figures, national monuments or floral arrangements. Each...

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Royalty

Royalty

The fascination with the royal family has been around for generations. British royalty memorabilia items were created for special events and occasion. This has even been dated back to the 17 century capturing weddings, anniversaries, coronations, Royal visits, births and deaths. Items vary widely in their physical forms from the conventional to the bizarre. Most commonly being chinaware, spoons and tins to the less frequently seen teddy bears, keyrings and even bikinis. At Antique Alley we don’t have bikinis but we have a large variety of tins whiskey bells and glassware. Many famous Chinaware manufacturers love to commemorate these special...

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Manning Up Antiques: Vintage with a Masculine Edge

Manning Up Antiques: Vintage with a Masculine Edge

Some men believe Antiques and Antique shops are for ladies and old timers. But not ANTIQUE ALLEY. Come on guys, man up and come in and see what you can find, there are many very masculine products. Lets start with the stacks of vintage records in the upstairs room. Rock, Punk and even a little Classical. Vinyl records have made a comeback over the last few years due to their authentic sound. Moving on to the liquor department. We have masculine decanters to hold a proper mans Gin, heavy set whiskey tumblers and if not a spirit drinker then a...

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