I have come to a realization, which is:  It has been a long time since we did an antiques show for the first time.  A long time since we were the “newbies” at a venue — we’ve been doing the same shows for years!  But next week we will be setting up at The Albany Show at St. Sophia’s for the first time.  We’re excited.

This show has a fine, long-standing reputation but is in need of an overhaul.  Our partner in Warren Street Antiques, Tom Jardas, has taken over management and promotion of the event and is working hard to take a good show and make it better.  (That’s why he asked us to come — haha, just kidding.)

I am busy trying to decide what to bring.  We love carrying such an eclectic mix of merchandise, but it does make it challenging sometimes to decide which facets of Tandem Antiques to include in a display.  In other words, we have a hard time editing.

I have decided that we are not going to do much country at this show.  At some of our summer antique shows we love to display lots of early paint and such, but I don’t think that’s the look I want here.  I’m aiming for refined Victorian all the way through elegant mid-century modern.  But don’t worry – it won’t be as stuffy as it sounds.  There will definitely be Tandem quirk in evidence.  And perhaps just a little country thrown in for texture.  (See — no ability to edit.)

Over the next few days I thought it would be fun to give you a sneak peek into our merch for the show.  As I get stuff sorted, cleaned and organized (don’t laugh, those of you who know me well) I’ll take some pictures for you.  It will be a little like getting into the show early — and hopefully encourage you to attend!

Here are the details:

The Albany Show at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13th and 14th 2009.   Hours:  Friday from 11-7 and Saturday from 10-4.  The address is 440 Whitehall Road, Albany NY.

Click here for a map.

Stay tuned for more posts and preview pictures about this upcoming show here in the next week!