July | August | September ™ 2021 Vol 44 | Ed 3 Antiques, Collectibles, History and Nostalgia for the Pacific Northwest whO’S inSidE Shops, Services & Products By Rusty Rae Butler noted while the shop has draws a good number of people who will need to move all their Old Stuff Associate Editor many antique items her husband downtown. wares out by the end of August, OrEgOn washingtOn Ding dong the witch is dead! has established a mens’ section We were sorry to hear that its good news for anyone look- ALOHA MCMINNVILLE ABERDEEN The wicked witch named COVID- that includes a selection of tools, ing for a good deal on antique, Joyce Basl of JJ’s Ranch Shop in Susantiques & Collectibles. .......................................9 Homeward Bound Pets and Humane Society ......9 Past & Present Mercantile ....................................... 16 19 may not be dead and buried, model cars, and books and maga- vintage or collectible items, as Scio, Oregon had a fall in Janu- Miller’s Antiques ..........................................................8 but finally we seem to have it zines. ary and broke her hip. She’s been many of the vendors have items AURORA CASHMERE on the run. That’s good news on sale. Aurora Antiques ...........................................................4 NEWBERG Apple Annie Antique Gallery .................................. 19 for everyone, but especially for Li said she was sorry she had Aurora Lampworks & Antiques ................................4 Wine Country Antique Mall ......................................9 vintage and antique collectors . EDMONDS to close the facility, which will be Aurora Mills Architectural ........................................4 NEWPORT Aurora Antique Pavilion .......................................... 18 We’ve seen a burgeoning (and marketed either for sale or lease. HWY 99E Antique Mall ...............................................4 Pirate’s Plunder ........................................................... 13 perhaps pent up) demand bloom Home Again Antiques .................................................4 Li’s retirement will leave many LAKEWOOD over the last several months, Main Street Mercantile ..............................................7 of her vendors searching for new PORTLAND South Tacoma Antique Mall ................................... 18 which has meant stores open for McLaren Auction Services ........................................4 homes. Seattle’s high priced real Antique Alley ............................................................... 10 business and many collectible South End Antiques .....................................................7 LONGVIEW estate means they’ll likely be American at Heart .......................................................8 events, cancelled last year due to Three Daisies Vintage .................................................4 Commerce Corner Collectibles .............................. 17 paying a higher rate for space or Multnomah Antiques .................................................11 the pandemic, back on the calen- Timeless Antiques .......................................................4 face moving to an area with lower Rose City Vintage Market ........................................20 PARKLAND dar. Tin & Paisley Boutique & Salon ................................4 rates. REDMOND Pacific Run Antique Mall ......................................... 17 Trying to reach Connie LaFarge Judy Tormey at Multnomah BROOKINGS HARBOR Farmer’s Co-Op Antiques ......................................... 13 of Main Street Mercantile on her PUYALLUP Antiques reports they’ve been Wild River Antiques................................................... 13 mobile phone one day; she was Puyallup Antique District ........................................ 18 doing a brisk business. She notes SCIO trying not to get lost in north BROWNSVILLE they’re revamping their Facebook J.J.’s Ranch Shop ..........................................................9 SEATTLE Portland while picking up a cool Brownsville Antique Faire....................................... 15 Its a sad day in the Seattle area as the Pacific Antique Gallery, after surviving page and says they’ll be showing Fairlook Antiques ....................................................... 18 new kidney shaped desk that a SPRINGFIELD the pandemic, had decided to close as of August 31. The massive site hosting some of their new and interesting caNNON BEach Stewart Wilson ............................................................ 16 friend of hers found at a sale. You more than 100 vendors will send all packing at the end of August. Those look- The Antique Peddlers ...............................................14 ing for great bargains will find them as most vendors have their items at reduced pieces there. The Butler Did It Antiques ....................................... 13 can tell Lafarge eats, drinks, and prices/ VANCOUVER Tormey said they just received TURNER sleeps vintage and antique items. EAGLE POINT The Farmhouse Show .................................................7 Reliques Marketplace ...............................................20 If you’re heading for the North hospitalized, but her daughter an Italian crystal chandelier She notes she and her staff Butte Creek Mill Antiques ....................................... 15 Oregon Coast -- Cannon Beach -- Peggy Mac said she’s on the mend which has brought significant purchased a number of vintage SErvices be sure to stop in and say hello. and due home in late June. interest. They also have just GLADSTONE signs over the last six months, gotten in a “cute” (Judy’s word) Gladstone Mercantile................................................ 10 Insurance, ACNA ..........................................................7 and said she’s added two new Over in If you’re a featherweight Singer sewing vendors, which brings the total Longview, JJ’s fan or are KLAMATH FALLS machine. ld Stuff magazine wants to know more about what’s happening in the Northwest antiques number of vendors and consign- Wash- simply look- Keeper’s Corner ...........................................................14 and collectibles world. Send press releases or news items of interest to oldstuffnews@ ees to 45. ington, ing for a good Loved by quilters, this model O Cindy and deal, check their is ivory in color and its case is LINCOLN CITY gmailcom. Want to contribute or have a story idea? Email us; we’d love to chat about it. See our However, she adds, “We have husband Facebook page green and ivory, making it unique The Rocking Horse Mall ........................................... 13 pedal car story on page 19 for an example. of what we’re looking for. plenty of space for more vendors.” Jim Gray at regularly for among the Singer machines, Meanwhile, at Antique Alley Commerce their 10 percent which are normally black. in Portland, Jaime Russell said Corner off sales. You’ll findMultnomah Antiques business has been booming and Antiques, mEmOries bAck At thE ExpO Collectibles There’s sad in the Multnomah district, just off their 100 vendors are continually noted things have slowed down a news for more than 150 vendors the Capital Highway in Portland. By Ossie Bladine updating their booths with new bit in June but they had a strong in the Seattle area where the merchandise. This just in: Junk Refunk goes spring. nearly 20-year-old Pacific It’s one of my favorite candid shutdowns, but also a loss of to the beach. Vinage clothing, pictures I’ve taken: My daugh- a dependable and attractive Over on the Coast Liz Butler and They’re excited for the upcom- Antique Mall will be closing as of farmhouse,, vimntage repur- ter strapped in the baby pack piece of content for the quar- her husband at The Butler Did It ing Shop Downtown Longview August 31. posed, and upcycled vendors in PuBLISHER on my wife, a huge smile on her terly magazine. Antiques said they’ve been truly Days put on by the Longview Owner Grace Li said, “I’m 72 -- Reedsport, Oregon, July 17. And Jeb Bladine face, while mom gingerly sips So while talking to King, blessed with strong spring sales, on a refreshing drink. Downtowners. That goes on the it’s time for me to retire.” it’s free admission. hearing of her experience and since reopening. last Saturday of each month and EDITOR / ASSOCIATE PuBLISHER When Christine Palmer & plans alongside partner Rick While its bad news for vendors Ossie Bladine Associates shut down mid- Jeffs, it was a rush of enthusi- pandemic last year, it left a asm — not just for this maga- Associate editor gaping hole in the North- zine, but for the hundreds of Rusty Rae west antiques and collectibles vendors and thousands of scene. After nearly 40 years, attendees who enjoy the Expo SALES REPRESENTATIVES “America’s Largest Antique & shows. Collectible Show,” and several Terry Conlon King and Jeffs launched other large events put on by the Bonnie George a vintage market in Palm company, would be no more. Springs in 2014 that runs Kelsey Selph The hundreds of vendors and Kathie Stamper monthly late fall to early Get youR name OuT THERE, contact uS today thousands who enjoyed being spring. Now, the part-time attendees were left with only Portland residents are working PRODuCTION DESIGN For advertising inquiries memories and hopefully a few great photos — like to bring a new experience to the Expo; “it is out of Rusty Rae the one here that I cherish. our love of collecting that we take the leap of faith Fast forward to a recent Friday, when Mindy to re-imagine the event that once was,”