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Holiday Gift Ideas For Antique Lovers


1. Knowledge is Power. Whatever the area of collecting - depression glass, blue and white pottery, silver, paperweights, toys or furniture of any period - there is a book to arm any collector for his or her next antiquing adventure. Look for pocket guides to slip in handbags during shopping excursions or more complete reference books for curling up by the fire. Prices start at $9.95.

2. Toys for Boys. A 1935 Dusenberg under the Christmas tree is sure to bring a smile to the face of any car enthusiast, even if it is a die-cast metal reproduction. These are popular for boys of all ages, as a desk objet for men or as bedroom décor for young boys. Prices start at $40.

3. Christmas Ornaments. An exquisite hand blown Christmas ornament becomes a keepsake gift. Beautiful reproductions and charming vintage ornaments are equally well received. Prices start at $8.

4. Knock. Knock. Attractive reproduction brass doorknockers crafted in Italy add elegance to any entrance. With styles to suit Arts & Crafts to Georgian to contemporary homes, there is one to complement any home. Prices start at $30.

5. Homemade Hostess Gifts. Antique stores are treasure troves of small dishes, teacups and plates in glass, ceramic or silver. All at affordable prices. Fill one up with your favourite candies, chocolates or home baking, wrap it in tissue paper, tie it with a bow and you have a one-of-a-kind homemade hostess gift. Prices starting at $4.

6. Wrap It Up. Vintage napkins, tea towels, crocheted doilies can take the place of wrapping paper for small gifts. Secured with a pretty ribbon, they are sure to delight anyone. Prices starting at $3.

7. Hook It on a Handbag Caddy. Ladies will love this hook designed to keep their handbags off the floor. It's a new and improved version of a style from days gone by. And it keeps pickpockets at bay, so ladies can enjoy a stress-free meal. Price is $34.50.

Martin Swinton owns Take-A-Boo Emporium located in Toronto, Canada. He does furniture restoration; caning and rushing repairs; appraisals and has teaches courses on antiques. Martin can be reached at http://www.takeaboo.com


"Holidays" in the News:

Kansas City Star

Shofars will ring in Hebrew holiday
Newberg Graphic
For observant Jews across the world, sundown Wednesday will mark the beginning of Rosh Hashanah and the high-holidays kicking off year 5771 on the Hebrew ...
Recession prompts synagogues to lower high costs of High HolidaysKansas City Star
A Stirring New Prayer Book for the High HolidaysWall Street Journal
New local Jewish congregation hosting first high holiday servicesFrederick News Post (subscription)
Willits News -The Jewish Week -Ultimate Pearland (blog)
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Kansas City Star

Millions expected to hit the road for Labor Day
msnbc.com
"During summer holidays, it's much more fun to cook a meal outdoors with relatives or with your friends," said Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association ...
AAA predicts jump in Labor Day travel from 2009Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Labor Day travel forecastWink News
Labor Day travel to rise by 9.9 percentAltoona Mirror
UK Today News -ThatsFamous (blog)
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Glenbrooke News

What Kind of Capitalism?
Huffington Post (blog)
Jose's starting pay is $11.50 an hour with paid health insurance as well as two sick days, five paid holidays, five vacation days (increasing to 10 days ...
Recognize Labor Day locallyOneonta Daily Star
Labor Day and May Day share American rootsHULIQ
Honoring the American workforceCatskill Daily Mail
msnbc.com (blog) -Co.Design -Gainesville Sun
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WHMI

AAA Says Labor Day Holiday Weekend Travel Forecast to be Up 10%
WDEF News 12
The Automobile Association of America says says travel is forecast to be up for the Labor Day holiday weekend. The organization expects 34.4 million people ...
More people will be on move during Labor Day weekendReno Gazette Journal
Party Time! Americans Traveling, Spending More This Labor DayTonic
Gas prices up this Labor Day over lastAlton Telegraph
South Carolina Now
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The State

State agencies promote safe, sensible holiday weekend
Chillicothe Gazette
According to the patrol, the Labor Day holiday weekend is traditionally one of the deadliest holidays on state roads. Last year during the holiday reporting ...
FHP Labor Day Crackdown Helps Keep You AliveCBS 4
Troopers out in full force: Highway patrol prepares for Labor Day weekend ...The Morning Journal
Police out in force for Labor Day weekendThe Commercial Dispatch

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Reminder: Post Offices Observe Labor Day Holiday
WGCL Atlanta
ATLANTA -- Atlanta-area Post Offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. There will be no regular mail delivery, ...
Most Denver city offices closed Friday, MondayDenver Business Journal

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Guest Column: High Holidays right on time
Cuyahoga Falls News Press
Almost every Jewish person I talk with mentions that the High Holidays seem so early this year. ...
Broadcast new yearWinnipeg Free Press

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The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)

Overlooking a holiday; 'Poopgate' in Newark; The name game
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)
If they had, they'd have noticed it's the second day of Rosh Hashana — one of Judaism's high holidays. And that, oy vey, means some people with a huge ...



Bus schedules altered for Labor Day holiday
Las Vegas Sun
The Regional Transportation Commission said buses will use a Sunday schedule on Monday for the Labor Day holiday, when there are typically fewer riders and ...

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US Retail Sales Top Estimates on Tax Holidays, Discounts
Bloomberg
Photographer: Jack Plunkett/Bloomberg US retailers reported August sales that beat analysts' estimates as back-to-school discounts and tax holidays lured ...

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