Old House Revival

SPRING!

2011-04-14T11:23:00.000-07:00

It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!

~Mark Twain

Spring is in the air! We are certainly feeling the effects of spring here at The Old House. People are coming out of hibernation and into the store. With that is the coming and goings of fabulous old items. Soon we shall see the flowers bloom and the streets cleaned.

While the city sets the streets straight again we are gathering the gardening gear here and setting up the outdoor displays for the store.

A little known fact is that spring is actually Sock Monkey season. They love to come out and play and watch the humans bustle around. We have our own little watcher keeping his eye on us as we run around getting ready for spring...

If you are getting your garden ready to grow then you should probably swing by and take a look at the accent pieces, planters and other bits and bobs and ideas we have for your garden. Take a quick browse through the pictures below for just a small sample.

This lady would look lovely sitting amongst the flower.

This guy could light up your walk at night with some candles or peak out from behind a bush.

Of course we have planters. We have iron planters and clay planters and wicker planters and old containers now turned planter. Remember anything that holds water and or dirt could easily be turned into a planter and add an interesting look to any garden. As usual we have a few wrought iron and garden gates around which are great for plants to grow on or to use as a spot to hang your gardening tools. Come on down and check out what we have on display!

On the Air Sale!!

2011-01-19T11:01:00.001-08:00

Hello folks, The Old House Revival Co. will be having a SALE starting this weekend and running until the end of January. It's our "On the Air Sale" since we have the folks from 107.9 CJNU here broadcasting until the end of January. It will be 20% off all Old House inventory located on the first floor and basement. The sale starts on January 21st and ends January 31st. Come down see what we've got and visit with the amazing folks of 107.9 CJNU.

Happy Holidays!

2010-12-06T12:51:00.000-08:00

"Do they still make wooden Christmas Trees?"
Charles Schulz
Linus Van Pelt in Peanuts.

The tree is up and the store is looking pretty and so are the prices. Just another reminder that we are having a Customer Appreciation Sale December ninth to the twelfth. That is Thursday to Sunday just in time for Christmas shopping. There will be twenty percent off all Old House inventory and lots of other deals covering the entire Antique Mall. Now to show you a little taste of what's going on here for the holiday season.

As always we have our antique and vintage Christmas decorations out. A little less generic and uniform then the new decorations. These guys have a lot of character as they are hand crafted and painted pieces of artwork you can hang on your tree.

They range in price from three to five dollars.

We've also got the Christmas tree done up with the old world in mind. Full of class and charm the staff did a great job setting up this years tree.

It even has a little vintage faux fire burning in the fireplace insert down below that you can't see in the picture. You've got to come into the store to see everything. ;) Needless to say it has that warm fuzzy Christmas vibe as soon as you walk through the door.

It would seem that just in time for Christmas Santa has brought us mantles aplenty to setup and decorate through out the store. They range in style and age a great deal and again there are some great displays setup on and around these guys.

Believe it or not that isn't even all of them!

So whether you like the classic or the vintage we have many Christmas decorations and items available for you in the store this year.

Remember... Santa is watching... and taking pictures...?

How naughty...

Christmas Time in the City

2010-11-25T09:14:00.001-08:00

So the snow has finally fallen and we have now put out our vintage and antique decorations. Soon we shall be putting up the tree and decorating the store. So if you are looking for some unique and amazing decorations come down and check them out. We will also be having a Christmas Customer Appreciation Sale on the weekend of December 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th. Lots of items marked down and there will also be hot cider and cookies.

Change of Hours of Operation

2010-10-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

Hi Folks I hope everyone is keeping well in this wet weather. We would just like to let everyone know that as of October 1st we will be making a change to our hours of operation. We will now be closed on Monday for inventory and cleaning. Also we will be opening later on Fridays now with the cold weather here. So Instead of 10am we will be opening at 11:30am on Friday's. Saturdays will remain as a 10am open and Sunday's as always we will open at noon. Sorry for any inconvience this may cause. We are aways open to comments and queries should anyone have any.

Sunday: 12 -5
Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 11:30 - 5

Wednesday: 11:30 - 5

Thursday: 11:30 - 5

Friday: 11:30 - 5

Saturday: 10 - 5

Thanks, Old House Staff

Super Secret Spaces

2010-10-24T14:03:00.000-07:00

"The space within becomes the reality of the building. "

~Frank Lloyd Wright

Because all of us here love what we do and the old stuff we work with even the places not for public access are adorned with the old; just for personal appreciation.

Some of you may have noticed, as you walk around The Old House, that there are a few places the average person can't get to on a regular basis. Well today we are going to give you a tour of these places and play a little game at the same time. I have taken pictures of the doors that are normally closed and then what is inside of them. See if you can guess where each door is located and then take a look at what's behind it!

Can you guess where this door is? Well here is what is inside it:

It's our hidden room of lighting underneath the stairs leading to the basement! Don't worry though we keep the best stuff out for you to see!

Alright here is the next set of doors. Now most people never even get to see these doors as the passage way to them is also an employee only sort of area. It's one of the fun rooms to tour through though as it is filled with a lot of magic.

The room inside goes by the affectionate name of "Mo's Workshop." Why would we call it that? Simple really, a lovely man by the name of Maurice works in there fixing and creating all kinds of things for the store.

In all honesty these few pictures don't come anywhere near to giving you an idea of the scope of this workshop. It is under the entire addition to the building and is a maze of "lost" treasures. every once in awhile we take a trip down there to see what we can pull out and put into the store.

Next up is the only place with multiple access doors. Four of them to be exact the door I've chosen to show is the only one most people don't get to see. Yet it is the one of the nicest of the four. In fact the door is far nicer then what you shall see inside.

Have you guessed it? It's the elevator!

Not very interesting inside I know.

Moving on then. This door is in a place where everyone could potentially see it but it is a tad out of the way tucked in behind the hardware section.

If you know the location then you can work out where it leads but you probably still haven't seen inside. Heck until recently many of us had not been into the depths of this place as it was supremely packed to the hilt. Right now though it is getting a good de-cluttering.

The door leads to our garage the one storey brick building you face right as your turn into our lot. We keep many a thing in the garage from extra tubs to wrought iron fence.

Last but by no means least is a door that gets the most attention. It is easily visible and because of it's window you can even get a glimpse inside without entering. It is also the most seen because of it's accessibility. If we notice people peering in and we aren't busy we love to give tours of this room. It is also the most exquisite of the rooms. I'm sure many have already guessed where or what room this is without even seeing the door but here it is anyways.

Do you know this door?

Inside is a hand picked selection of one mans favourite items over who knows how many years of collecting. As another man said when he entered the room. "Oh, here's where you keep all the things I was looking to buy." Unfortunately nothing in this room is for sale.

The answer is of course John's office! What a stunning office it is!

Everywhere you look in this room there is a treasure to drool over.

From the back lit stained glass windows.

To the eloquently done tin tile ceiling. It's an awesome office.

Believe it or not these pictures don't even showcase every treasure in the room. Not only that but this post doesn't even really show all the hidden spaces of this building. It showcases the most interesting of them though. If you'd like to come down and see the office or any of the other hidden spaces please do just ask us when you are in the store. Until next time god speed everyone!

Architecture

2010-10-11T13:40:00.000-07:00

“There are three forms of visual art: Painting is art to look at, sculpture is art you can walk around, and architecture is art you can walk through” ~Dan Rice

Almost as well as we are known for lighting we are known for reclaimed and salvaged architectural pieces. The list of items we have in the store is numerous. We'll just brush on a few in this post though as it could go on forever if we started to list everything.

One of the most popular is the windows. Great as accent pieces or for painting on or to make into frames to hang on the wall. We have multi-pane windows, leaded and bevelled glass windows and of course stained glass windows. The old windows can be of great use in decorating or refinishing furniture. Leaded glass windows go great in cabinets and doors.

After windows comes the doors. The old doors have a load more character then most new doors. From rustic to elegant we have hundreds of doors in many a variety.

Old barn doors, butler doors, old office doors, five panel, screen doors interior or exterior and of course french doors. They can of course be used as doors but they all could be made into headboards or hung on a wall. Used as separators or even sand blasted and mounted on the walls as paneling.

Of course above the doors they used to have the classic headers. Usually Oak or Fir these great pieces of wood made doorways a lot more attractive then just having your standard trim around the door. Not only are they good for above a door they can be great for attaching hooks to and then attaching them to a wall for hanging your jackets and hats etc. We've got all the supplies necessary to undertake this project and even a few hints for making it more functional. To see what we mean though you'll have to come down and check it out.

Now for one of my favourites. The tin ceiling tiles.

Once used a lot on ceilings in restaurants, cocktail lounges and hotels these guys class a place up in a real hurry. Or if you leave the old ones in their rustic condition they add a good deal of texture to a room. We have both new and old tin tiles. Here's a sample of how each look respectively.

New

Old

We have a large selection of the old and new tiles but as we are no longer ordering the reproduction tiles if you are looking for the shiny look hurry down and grab up some of the last few.

Courtesy of the Greeks and Romans next up are the pillars and posts. Good for inside or out. We have your classic white pillars to painted veranda posts. One of the first pieces of serious architecture pillars look great in almost any setting.

On of the great centres of old houses are the fireplaces and mantles. They were once used for everything from heating and cooking to a source of light. It's no wonder people wanted them to be a standout piece of architecture. We not only have mantles but we have fireplace inserts and surrounds. From coal to the electric...

Two great mantles in this shot one nested in the other. Not to mention the insert and the andirons.

Matching pair of old coal burning fireplaces.

We'll end it here for now. Our stock goes on and on so it's impossible to list everything. To give it a shot though I didn't even touch on the massive collection of hardware we have from Doorknobs and mortise locks to glass and brass pulls for drawers and cupboards. Plumbing hardware from faucets to towel rods to spare claw feet for tubs not to mention the tubs themselves. We also have old grates and registers that are excellent for restoring old houses or re-purposing. We also have many other pieces of rescued wood from flooring to trim to baseboards to dentil moulding.

To end it off we'll throw in a few snap shots of our buildings architecture. It's a great old (1901) building...

From elevators to stairs we've got it all in this ol' building.

The old beams are massive and always draw the attention of new comers to the store.

Thanks for coming back again folks and we hope to see you in the store over the next few months. As the seasons and holidays change so will our store setup, come down and check out what we're doing!

New Fall Look

2010-10-01T12:39:00.000-07:00

With the change of a season we try to do some major revamping here to make things look and feel appropriate for the coming season and holidays. With fall here the staff and vendors at the Old House have done some revamping and reorganizing. If you are looking to decorate for the season come on down and check out what idea's and items we have to help you out. Painting windows is a great way to create your own custom decoration for any season. Paint a pumpkin, spooky cat, or a creepy night scene on one for Halloween. See the image above for an example.

We've been going for the more open approach to how we are organizing things on the main floor right now.

It's brought a nice feel to the place. Of course you still will have to hunt around to find the goodies. We like to use the colour and arrangement of the vignettes to bring a feel to the House. So we have started using the darker colours and setting up the dinning room tables to bring the feel of the holidays into the air.

Fall also means back to school of course. Kids are now back in school they've got most of their school supplies classes are getting into the thick of it.

If you are a college or university student trying to set up a new living space and need a few things come down and check out what we have. You may not think of an antique store as a place to find your furniture but we have some great old pieces and we like to keep our prices affordable for everyone. Not only does the older furniture have more character but it is sturdier and will last you longer then just your time at school. It will be a piece you can take with you into your first house and your last house. Something you can sit around the fireplace and tell your grand kids about.

Not only have we been having fun down here on the main floor but upstairs the vendors have been having some fun too. There is a new vendor on the second floor with some awesome stuff she has now set up her space and got most of her stuff in. The space is lookin great with a bit of a retro vibe.

We had another existing vendor do a major revamp of her space with a new cupboard and lighting set up that looks great.

Of course as soon as we take these pictures the scene tends to change so come down and check out what's new for yourself.

Last but not least I always like to have a piece of lighting in here as it is our specialty and I love it. This weeks piece is a combo light and stained glass made by our own Dick Turnbull. It's a wonderful piece and the hours of work he poured into really shine in it's exquisite nature.

It's a great way to enjoy stained glass without having to have sun shining through it. The design is just wonderful and the colour pallet is awesome. This light would go great in a foyer or front hall, living room or dinning room. Pretty much anywhere everyone will see it.

Closed Sunday & Monday of the Long Weekend

2010-09-02T11:47:00.001-07:00

Hi folks just a little note that we will be closed Sept 5th and Sept 6th of the long weekend. We open again at 11:30 Tuesday morning. To tie you over a large picture packed post of lighting will be going up soon so keep an eye out for that.

A New Angle on Lighting

2010-08-30T13:52:00.000-07:00

"Light is not so much something that reveals, as it is itself the revelation."
~ James Turrell

Hello again folks, we often say it is our specialty, even though the business has grown to encompass so much more now, I'm speaking about antique lighting of course. We have a good selection of it here at The Old House.

Not only do we have lovely old lighting in brass and glass with wonderful patinas and the like but we have an amazing vendor upstairs named Pauline who does absolutely stunning work with all things lit. She Revamps old chandeliers giving them unique style and colour.

Creates and paints wonderful lamp shades.

It's the use of texture and colour that I like most about her work I think.

The lamp shades have wonderful rough textures with vibrant colours while the chandeliers have nice smooth textures and consistent solid colours that pop and make the fixtures stand out.

She doesn't stick solely too the electrical either she has a few nice candle holders that she has constructed.

Not only does Pauline have some wonderful stuff but there are of course other vendors who have some interesting pieces.

On the main floor in our stock we have a ton of everything lighting related from sconces...

to shades, spare crystals and parts...

Lastly I'm just going to finish off with some photos of our lights that I took. I love the lighting so I have snapped many a photo of the lights. Some are artsy some are utilitarian. Either way take a scroll through and enjoy.

Just a few of our school house shades and fixtures.

Cute little cherub resting on a lovely lamp.

Beautiful brass mission style fixture with original antique slag glass shades.

Unique shape of school house fixture.

Macro shot of some patina on an old brass fixture.

Another macro patina shot.

Cute little missionesque style hanging lantern fixture.

Some very unique lamps done up by Pauline.

Stiffel lamp with new shade.

We have so much lighting I couldn't even begin to showcase it all here but it gives a taste. If you are looking for a new fixture or replacement part or shade come down and take a look at what we have.

Looking for a New Family Member

2010-08-26T11:49:00.000-07:00

Hello out there Old House fans. We are looking to add a new employee to our family. We are looking for a part time long term employee who likes to be part of a cooperative team. Experience is not necessary. A love of the past and team attitude is. If you are interested please send an email telling us why you are interested in working with us to house@theoldhouserevival.com. No Resumes please, just a paragraph explaining why you think you would be a good match for The Old House.

Stained-glass for your...

2010-08-18T14:07:00.000-07:00

Well as Elisabeth Kubler-Ross is quoted as saying "People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within."

Well today we are featuring some of our favourite stained-glass pieces. Here at The Old House we have a lovely light shinning from within, our resident glass artist Dick Turnbull. He is a wonderful artisan and craftsman. Not only can he repair damaged windows but he creates fabulous pieces of work from scratch. Check out his site for more details or of course you can always come on down Tuesday through Saturday noon to five to talk to him in person and see his amazing creations that surround him.

Now we'll show you some of Dick's creations, he has a wide range of styles and techniques he uses. Creating everything from classical designs with beautiful beveled glass and a nice colour pallet such as the following examples...

To the more fantastical and imaginative such as this little lady here...

of course we commissioned our own personal piece that hangs in our counter window here.

Even if you don't have a place to hang some stained glass where it could get light through it Dick has a solution for you. He can make up these lovely lamps that look great in foyers, halls, dinning and living rooms. Check out this example for an idea of how it could look.

Those are just a few examples of Dicks work we have a ton more around the store. Besides Dick's wonderful creations we also have some old stained-glass pieces some from in churches some houses. They are all unique and gorgeous though. They can replace a window or be hung in a door or window or anywhere light comes through for a great classic look. This is just one of the many (but probably the biggest) pieces we have that has been taken from inside a church.

and a few more...

Finally we'll end it with a couple staff favourites.

Thanks for reading guys and I hope you come down and check out our stained-glass if you've never really seen it before or if you've never been into the store at all.

Summer Rolls On

2010-07-29T10:49:00.000-07:00

As summer progress so does our showroom floor. We've got some cool new pieces and we've changed the displays yet again to keep it fresh and summery. This nice little patio set for two came in so we put up in our front garden. The white shutters, along with other colours, have also been a hot item this summer.

I, and just about everyone who walks through the door, love this display that one of the staff has put together here. It really brings the feeling of a delicate summer to your heart. The French doors and the lace fabric with the blue and greens are just spectacular.

Finally I know I usually end with a piece of lighting but we have just put a wonderful piano stool out on the floor that has the most amazing glass ball and claw feet on it so that is where I will leave it off today.

Finally Summer?

2010-06-19T13:12:00.000-07:00

Yup, had to put a question mark at the end of that title. So much rain, and more to come. Inside the Old House though we are ready for summer. We've got our summer items out and some nice displays up. Check out the pics below if you need some planting ideas or a new way to organize your garden tools or maybe some new dishes for a summer picnic.

This is our garden setup with an amazing vintage patio table and chairs in excellent condition. It's got a nice glass top and the cushions on the chairs are still wonderfully plush.

We also have these two great white metal lawn chairs. Missing a paint chip here and there they are a great way to rusticate your yard. Also we have a few fireplace inserts which are great for making into planters. So are old watering cans, butter churns and crocks. We have all these items and more ready and waiting for you to pot.

Time for a summer tea party! We have these pastel pretty coloured dishes that would be great for a picnic or summer tea in the backyard.

Summer tea parties not your thing. Perhaps you like to kick it a little less posh and a little more funky. We have a great vendor upstairs who has an awesome collection of '50's and 60's furniture, dishes and other amazing things. Come down and check out his collection if that's your bag man. Check the pic below for a nice kitchen table that would be great for some summer malt sippin' with your friends.

How about the kitchen at the cottage need a new cabinet or some supplies? We have some stunning antique kitchen cabinets. These really are some great pieces though!

First up some kitchen supplies. Great old tins in there or a lemonade pitcher with matching glasses and serving tray. There's a juicer some great pyrex bowls and many other items.

Next up the kitchen cabinets the first one is an amazingly rustic piece with a lovely finish. It's got lots of cupboard space and would be just the perfect addition to an old style kitchen at the lake.

Next up is this beauty another great antique cupboard with flour dispensing bin. Another piece that would look great in the kitchen at the lake or in any country style kitchen.

Last but not least is this guy, he has a nice green coat on him that brightens the room. With glass doors and lots of room in the shelves and cupboards. Also in this picture you can see a rare and amazing 40 plus piece set of pyrex dishes.

I threw in this little wicker chair because it just has a great style and colour to it. Great for the garden or the porch it's in amazing condition and just is beautifully ornate in it's design.

Last up because we loving lighting so much is this Mission style four arm fixture. It's solid brass with a beautiful petina that could not be replicated.

Haven't turned down an offer yet!!

2010-06-10T12:07:00.000-07:00

We still need to clear some items so we are keeping the garage sale going untill we can move this stuff out. Prices? Nope, you just come down see something you like in the garage sale section and make us an offer. This is it we need to find new homes for these items!!

GARAGE SALE EXTENDED!!

2010-05-29T13:25:00.000-07:00

Rain again!! Due to the rainy weather our John Doesn't Love Me Anymore Garage Sale was moved inside as we mentioned in the previous post, but we have also decided to extended it for an entire week! So up to and including June 6th our garage sale will be running whatever the weather. There are lots of items marked way down and all prices are negotiable. So please come down and check it out.

Hours:
Sunday 12 - 5
Monday - Thursday 11:30 - 5
Friday & Saturday 10 - 5

324 Young Street just off portage right beside the CBC building.

GARAGE SALE RAIN OR SHINE!!

2010-05-28T16:50:00.000-07:00

Folks we are having the John Doesn't Love Me Anymore Garage Sale tomorrow (Saturday May 29th 9am - 2pm) rain or shine!! No matter what the weather is like the garage sale is on we have setup room in the garage and the backroom of the store for the garage sale so please come join us no matter the weather. 9am - 2pm low low prices we just need to get the stuff out come check it out. For garage sale items it is cash only!

Saturday May 29th Garage Sale

2010-05-25T11:38:00.000-07:00

Just another reminder for our annual "John doesn't love me anymore" Giant Garage Sale on Saturday, May 29th between 9am-2pm. Anything being sold outside will be cash sales only so no debit or credit, of course anything you find in the store you can still purchase through all the regular means.

Just a Few Randoms

2010-05-25T11:30:00.000-07:00

Hello again everyone just a few random things today which I think are unique or interesting. The first is this collection of old fishing net floats. Made out of wood they are the things that would keep the fishing nets on trollers from sinking. Just a weird little collection of things we have that could be great for some decorating of a den or an art project.

Next these amazing floor grates they are old in great condition and all still have their plates for regulating air flow. These babies are unique and they move fast.

Last but not least this old butchers block, filled with style from use it's got great knife marks all over and is just a really unique amazing piece.

A lot of stuff has come and gone in the past week so come down and check us out if you haven't been in awhile.

Some Lovely Old Containers and Some Funky Lights

2010-05-18T09:05:00.000-07:00

Hi there guys Jon here again. So yesterday I put up some pieces that I really enjoyed that I found wandering around on my first day here. Today are some of the lovely old containers things that would be good as decorative pieces in your kitchen, living room, planters outside anything you want to do with them

First up are these containers they can bring and old worldly sense to your kitchen or make great outdoor planters.

Next up is this wonderful old steamer chest, we have a fair few of these kicking around in all different kinds of wonderful styles and sizes and colours even amazing little ones for kids. This one below though is probably my favourite. The colour combination and size are nice. It could be used as a chest or even as an interesting tabel.

I'll end it again with a few lighting fixtures I enjoy.

Come back tomorrow and see what I've found and also don't forget about our "John doesn't love me anymore" Giant Garage Sale on Saturday, May 29th between 9am-2pm. Hope to see you there or in the store.

Jon

New Member of the Family

2010-05-17T11:59:00.000-07:00

Hello there everybody my name is Jon and I've just started here at The Old House Revival. Besides a love of antiques I have a passion for photography and a certain experience with the Internet so I hope to bring some new life to the blog. For right now I've taken a little tour around the store and captured just a few interesting pieces to showcase in this post.

One of the first pieces that catches the eye as you walk in is this stunning old buffet made of Oak.

Besides the fine wood work of the past I also love unique and quirky lighting setups. From lamps to fixtures we have tons of lighting options but a few of my favourites are this amazing coffee pot lamp and this collection of industrial style lighting. Whether you want them as a conversation starter for your living room or to add style to an old workshop any of these would be great. We also have a ton of old oil lamps which are great decorative pieces and one of my favourite styles of light with their soft dancing glimmer.

Now of course one of the reasons people love what we have now dubbed antiques is because of the higher level of craftsmanship and artistry that was put into them. You can feel the love in every piece. Instead of being that uniform design pumped out one after the other on an assembly line you could see the unique little imperfections, tool marks or brush strokes. Some of my favourite items that fit into this category are door handles, locks and keys. They are something that we have massed produced and have sort of lost their unique appeal. Keys in particular used to be ornate pieces with amazing styling where as now they have become so uniform an indistinguishable from one another. Below is just a few grand shots of the selection of door knobs you can find if you come on down and visit us.

Well I have taken a load more pictures but I will save some for another update. For now I will say goodbye and ask you to keep us in mind when working on your projects this summer, whether they be redecorating, remodeling or an off the wall art project that you need some unique looking pieces for I'm sure we can help you find what you need. So come on down and visit us.

2010-05-14T09:35:00.000-07:00

We will be having our annual " John doesn't love me anymore" Giant Garage Sale on Saturday, May 29th between 9am-2pm. We apologize for the incorrect date in the previous post. Tons of antiques, everything must go.

2010-03-23T14:54:00.000-07:00

Spring and Easter Update

Please note that we will be closed on Good Friday (April 2) and Easter Sunday (April 4). We hope that you enjoy the time with your family!

We will be open on Saturday and Monday of Easter weekend to bring your out of town guests for a visit (or escape from them)- see you then!

Regular store hours-

Monday through Saturday 11:30- 5:00

Sunday 12:00- 5:00

Easter has arrived early at The Old House Revival Co. & Antique Mall!

Pastel shades and signs of spring brighten our store and can easily be relocated to your home!

White painted furniture imparts the sunny feel of the season and the crisp new look that you want for your bedroom.

Great new arrivals fresh for spring....come for a visit and check out our new furniture and accessories.

Berries on your tablecloths and cherries on your mug! Bring on the taste of the summer season early with our sweet offerings.

Blues and green make a serene statement invoking the soothing shades of the sea. Beachify your home with water tones for a year-round vacation feel.

You think the USA has great real estate prices...check out this guest home! A perfect addition in your backyard for all your feathered friends returning back to Winnipeg for the summer. So cute!

Let this bunny hop her way into your heart, perfect for staging your own Easter display.

And if your heart is big enough, maybe you will want the whole family of Bun Buns!

The only downside to spring is SPRING CLEANING! Ouch! Make it an event with this Victorian feather duster!

Kittens and lambs are reminders of spring-time on the farm. These cookie jars allow even the most urban to share in the fun.

Roadtrips and fishing outings need the proper bevarages. Carry yours in style with our amazing selection of vintage thermoses.

Vintage Easter cards are perfect for framing and gifting. Warning- May induce nostalgic sentiments of simpler times!

Have you already been pouring over seed catalogues and starting your bedding plants under lights? Until the flowers bloom, add colour to your indoor or outdoor garden space with bright pots!

Please remember to enter our monthly contest (found below for March) for your chance to win Old House Revival Company & Antique Mall gift certificates!

2010-03-01T14:32:00.000-08:00

March 2010

Spring is in the air!

March is a wonderful "ME" month! With no major holidays or events, it is the perfect time to focus on your needs in your space....take stock to ensure things are working for your lifestyle.

For example, a dining room that gets limited use can be easily transformed into a library with the addition of task lighting, accessories and books!

Touches of green make it bearable to wait another month or two for the leaves to come out and the grass to start growing!

Our fabulous selection of stained and leaded glass windows provide more than rainbows in your room; they are instant privacy screens while still allowing in the sunlight, they are works of art, and they lend old-world style to your space, new or old.

Bump up the glamour factor in your private spaces with this amazingly detailed chandelier. Pink and gold hand-painted details are highlighted by a multitude of crystals...imagine this hanging above your bed or bathtub!

If you like art glass, you will love our store! We have a good selection of colours and styles in store to meet your collecting needs.

Our vast selection of furniture spans the past 100+ years of style and design. We carry many retro pieces that bring the energy and attitude of the 1960s (and beyond) into your space.

Throughout our 4 floors you will find sweet little gifts and memories of simpler times tucked into cabinets and corners, waiting to be discovered by you!

Repurposing furniture is a great way to make environmentally friendly choices. Think beyond the original intended purpose of a piece and see if you can devise new ways to incorporate it into your home. Bureaus become bathroom consoles, Hoosier cabinets are great coffee stations, and old doors become headboards with a little creativity!

Vintage items like chrome tables, painted wood furniture and retro kitchenware put everyone in the mood for the upcoming cottage season! No Cottage? Dress up your RV with barkcloth curtains and enamel ware plates, or pick up a plaid thermos to take out on camping trips.

Sweet little washstands easily transform into extra storage in the bath, a valet/dressing station in the bedroom, or become a bedside table in a pinch.

Card table sets still have a place in today's homes- great for poker nights or the kids' table at family functions, these fold-flat sets take up minimal room when stored. They are also light enough to move outdoors for brunch under the new leaves, or a romantic dinner date on the screened porch.

Located in a charming 100 year old warehouse, we are 4 levels of antiques, architectural salvage and vintage items. By time you make it to the top level, you may be ready for a rest. Enjoy our cozy reading nook complete with a large pew for relaxing and hundreds of great titles for browsing.

From butter to mustard shades, the colour yellow brings cheer to Canadians throughout our long winters as we pine for the sun. Pair yellow accessories with the perfect spring-time blue to create a fresh seasonal look in your home.

Get your rolling pins ready, this summer's berry crops will become your delicious homemade pies in another few months! Did you know that Butter Tarts were invented in Canada as a response to not having any fruit for pastries during our cold, long winter months? Show your pride by whipping up a batch- you will be both patriotic and very popular!

Truly a shopping destination in Winnipeg, we were very flattered to host a 55th birthday party in our store! All regular customers, the birthday girl and her friends met at The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall for a fun shop before heading out for a birthday luncheon. Thank you for sharing this special occasion with us and Happy Birthday!

Our selection showcases a multitude of styles, eras and lifestyles- a vintage green folding chair becomes a perfect lakeside perch, while a chrome lamp is a statement piece for a new space seeking mid-century sensibilities.

Calling all collectors! Around The Old House, we have a saying; Two is a pair, three is a collection! What do you collect? If it is old, we likely have a piece or two in stock for you. Our store is beautifully arranged to make the search both fascinating and enjoyable.

An ode to the Irish, green accessories make the most of the St. Patrick's Day celebrations this March 17th.

Bring old-fashioned charm home with you with the addition of a brass bed, hand-crafted storage piece, or comfortable occasional chair. All come standard with attention to detail and craftsmanship of yesteryear.

Please visit our plumbing room, loaded with statement pieces and accessories that recall a time when plumbing was an elite acquisition!

March Contest- Show us your BEST Old House find!

For the month of March, The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall will be looking for the best use of building materials, furniture, lighting or accessories purchased from The Old House and used in YOUR HOUSE!

Send us a photo of what you have done with items purchased from The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall in your home, office or cottage. The most creative entry will receive a $100.00 Gift Certificate to spend at The Old House.

Please send your photos and a brief description of what was purchased at The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall to our e-mail address house@theoldhouserevival.com

We look forward to seeing what all of our creative customers have done with the treasures once they get them home, so send in your entry during the month of March to be eligible to win. The winner will be contacted by e-mail in early April.

Good luck and thank you for your continued support from The Old House!

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February 2010

February is a short month with a lot packed into 28 days!

Our SWEETHEART (of a deal) SALE will be held at The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall on February 12-14.

A great selection of vintage goods, architectural salvage, furniture, antiques, collectibles, lighting and home decor will be on sale throughout our 10000+square foot store!

We hope you will take this opportunity to get a special piece at a special price by coming down to the store over Valentine's Day/Louis Riel Weekend!

Please note we will be closed on Monday February 15 for

Louis Riel Day.

Get ready for the love letters to come pouring in with a personalized mail box to adorn your place. It is Valentine's Day!

Add architectural interest to your home with gorgeous corbels and brackets.

Love the look of vintage pressed tin ceiling tile? Thinking of adding it into your home as a special ceiling treatment, a backsplash or another project?

We have just received a large shipment of tin tiles to add to our existing inventory, and have many patterns available for your projects.

We are all ready for Festival du Voyageur with a special section set up on the second floor to honour our fur trading roots!

Glassware set in the sun makes the most of our increasing hours of sunlight! Come on Spring!!!!

Nostalgic signs, furniture and toys bring back all the memories of your childhood in a single glance!

Bump up the glam factor in your pad with this white set of 4 chairs and pedestal table. Very retro, very cool!

Fantastic teal green material on this retro chair will make a bold colour statement in any room.

This lime green chair pops against any wall with its delicate embellishments!

Red and white items to use for your special Valentine's Day celebrations abound throughout the store.

But just in case those aren't your colours, we have blues, yellows and all the other shades to compliment your home.

Our selection is always fresh and there are new items arriving weekly! Check back often to find your heart's desire.

Romance your room with the addition of gorgeous candle bases and the soft glow of candlelight.

Dress up your bed with our amazing selection of quilts and covers, perfect for layering and adding tactile interest in the bedroom.

Jump start your garden dreams with vegetable-themed tableware and spring colours for the kitchen.

We carry a great selection of high quality antique furniture for your home, old or new.

Our resident artisan, Dick Turnbull can create the ultimate gift for your beloved in his stained glass studio. He can do repairs, custom work and more. Please visit him at The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall, Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Painted furniture and spring-time accents get everyone in the mood for the upcoming cottage season!

Celebrate love in style with items from our Valentine's Day displays.

With a great selection of almost everything you would find in an old house, we are Winnipeg's best resource for anyone loving the quality and look of bygone eras.

Hoosier cabinets and vintage kitchen utensils recreate Grandma's kitchen in your own home. Perfect for display or use!

Oh so many beautiful things...give yourself the gift of time when you come to visit our store! We are 4 levels of unique "must-haves" including antique beds, amazing stained glass pieces, lighting and much more.

Hope to see you soon at The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall!

What is it? February 2010

Want a little extra spending money for your visit to The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall?

Enter our monthly contest for your chance to win a $50 gift certificate!

Send your best guess as to the name and/or purpose of the above item to our e-mail before February 28th for your chance to win!

house@theoldhouserevival.com

The winner will be chosen at random after the contest closes from all the correct entries received and will be contacted by e-mail.

Good luck and happy guessing!

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January 2010- Happy New Year from The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall!

January can be a 'blah' month...add some excitement to your home by changing out the current hardware to something hand-picked and special!

Remember- Hardware is jewelry for your home!

We have several display cabinets filled with an amazing assortment of handles, pulls, hooks, knobs and more!

A variety of metallic finishes compliment the existing elements in your home.

New sets of handles reinvent furniture that you already own!

Lovely Bakelite handles add colour and pizazz to your decor!

Add old charm to new furniture pieces with classically beautiful handles.

Mid-century chrome accents like doorbells, latches and more impart jet-age styling to your pad.

Eastlake strike plates add intricate details in the least likely of places.

We carry a wide selection of grates- from fancy mouse-hole shaped fireplace grates.....

to floor grates, wall grates and cold-air returns in a variety of designs and finishes.

Our hardware is organized in-store for your viewing and shopping ease.

Large in size, when mounted on the wall these handles also double as guest towel racks for the powder room.....so romantic and cute!

Adding charm to your home has never been easier- only a screwdriver is required to change out most hardware!

Prior to visiting the store, measure the distance between your existing handle screw holes so we can help you find the right size replacements.

Doorplates create interest and add style to plain-jane doors; they also help tie in stylistically to the rest of the home.

We stock a full wall of various door plate choices to suit your taste and home decor, from Art Nouveau brass to Mid-century chrome.

Our hardware is extensive- specialty hinges, latches, key hole covers, trunk handles, skeleton keys and so much more. Please visit us to experience the selection for yourself.

Cut glass door knobs continue to be a perennial favorite here at The Old House- we carry both the common version (shown above) and several special versions that vary in size and shape. 'Diamonds' for your doors!

Some glass handles come in beautiful colours- we even carry vintage glass towel rods and have a bright green one in store! Spring is on the way!

We have only been able to show you a small selection of the goodies we have squirreled away in our hardware section. Please visit us at 324 Young Street to see our full selection and choose pieces that compliment your own unique style.

What is it? January 2010

Enter to win a $50.00 Gift Certificate to spend at The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall.

Please enter our "What is it?" contest by sending your best guess as to the name and/or function of the piece shown above to our e-mail house@theoldhouserevival.com

The winner will be drawn randomly from all of the correct entries received by January 31st, 2010 and will be contacted by e-mail.

Good Luck and happy guessing!

Holiday Hours and Offerings!

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Thank you to all of our wonderful customers who brighten our days and help keep The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall in business. We have thoroughly enjoyed hearing about and assisting you with your renovation projects, helping you to find that perfect little (or big) specialty item, and watching your faces light up when you stroll down memory lane in our store. We learn from you daily and appreciate you choosing The Old House to make your home look great by repurposing items from our shared past.

Wishing all of you a safe and happy holiday season from The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall- looking forward to seeing you in 2010!

Regular Hours

Monday-Saturday 11:30-5:00

Sunday 12:00- 5:00

Special Christmas Hours

December 24- 10:00am- 2:00pm

December 25- Closed

December 26- Closed

December 31- 10:00am- 2:00pm

January 1- Closed

Beautiful dining room suite comes complete with extendable table, 6 chairs and 2 serving pieces- ornately carved and ready for your holiday dinner party!

Extra storage for guests, clothes, ex-husbands and so many other things you may need to hide away!!

Set up a stylish vintage bar in any corner of your home to pamper guests and create a festive mood.

Ooh la la! Gorgeous shades add the final touch to any lamp and create a co-ordinated look in your room.

Vintage tables, dishes, kitchen tools and accessories are a blast from the past and we have a great variety in stock.

Colourful kitchenwares evoke a sense of 1950s fun with practical applications.....if they have survived the last 60 years they should be good for the next century!

The Antique Mall has been filled with great items that you need for the holidays- gifts in all price ranges, decorations for your home and special finds in case you need some retail therapy to cope with the in-laws visiting from out of town!

Gorgeous wood furniture is ready for you to take home today- no shipping, packaging or assembly required! Woo hoo!

'Tis the season to sparkle- add a chandelier above your bathtub for the ultimate indulgence!

Plush vintage Kris Kringle figures delight believers of all ages!

A fabulous selection of vintage ornaments including hand-painted glass balls, real tinsel and glass garlands are waiting to be hung on your tree!

Even if you have been naughty, Santa will still show his face at your house this year!

Bottle brush trees and wreathes, foil garlands, Christmas linens and all the extra-special items that make this holiday so memorable are found at The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall. Start your own family traditions today with a visit to our store at 324 Young Street in Winnipeg.

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December 2009

What is it? December Contest

Send us your best guess as to the name and/or purpose of the above item (both top and side views included to help you) through our e-mail house@theoldhouserevival.com during the month of December for your chance to win a $50.00 Gift Certificate to spend at The Old House Revival and Antique Mall. The winner will be drawn randomly from all of the correct entries received by December 31, 2009 and will be contacted by

e-mail. Good luck and happy guessing!

Thanks to all who entered our November contest. The item was a fishing gaff (the 2 sides slam shut when the middle is touched) and the winner has been contacted and is looking forward to spending her gift certificate!

Hosting events in your home over the holidays? Make The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall your destination to furnish and decorate. With 4 levels of antiques, furniture, stained glass, holiday decorations, mirrors, architectural salvage and gifts, WE are your one-stop shop for making your home a sparkling showpiece!

The Old House is filled to the brim with great gift ideas for all on your list. Jewelry for someone extra special....everyone loves a tiny box under the tree!

Funky lamps for someone who wants some light in their life!

Our in-house stained glass expert Dick Turnbull can create a work of art for you and has many existing glass pieces for sale on the 2nd floor. He specializes in repair, custom work and creating beauty for the home!

Vintage Christmas ornaments abound throughout the top 3 levels of the store. Nostalgic memories from your past are included in the price!

Cozy up to a great book on the third floor, and use them in your home decor- a room with books always looks lived in and loved!

Tins to gift your amazing homemade treats in and many more kitchen gift ideas...even the teapot gets a Christmas cozy!

Sweet vintage children's clothing as a gift for the new Mom in your life or a special little person- makes for great holiday portraits!

Dress your table, tree and family all with a single stop to The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall! Sweet vintage holiday table cloths are a must for eat-in kitchens and go well with licking batter from the spoon!

Holiday ornamentation with a twist, like Santa wearing a chef's hat- classic themes with a vintage vibe.

Stunning pieces of furniture for your home set the stage for holiday vignettes.

Create the vintage look with wooden skis, bamboo poles and a Hudson Bay wool jacket.

Every interior designer comments on how important lighting is to the feel of a room. If your lighting needs a change, come and see our fabulous selection of period lamps and chandeliers to create the glow you want this season!

Get yourself and home holiday ready by visiting The Old House today!

House for the Holidays

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'House' for the Holidays

The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall invite you to savour all the wonders of the season by visiting our store, now decorated for the holidays!

"There's no place like 'House' for the holidays!"

Holiday Hours

November 26- open late until 8 pm

November 26-29- Customer Appreciation Event and Sale

December 24- 10 am-2 pm

December 25 and 26- Closed

December 31- 10 am-2 pm

January 1- Closed

If you have holiday plans in your future, please visit The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall for your hosting needs. We carry an amazing range of items to create that perfect look for your home. From an ornately carved dining room suite, to beautiful linens for your table, we offer a unique shopping experience that allows you to cross multiple tasks off your 'to-do' list for the holidays! We also carry vintage decorations, incredible lighting and personalized gifts your loved ones will cherish.

Wall sconces, mirrors and glittering candle sticks make wood come alive!

The entry of The Old House Revival Company is ready for holiday entertaining.

Buffet sold as a set with extendable table, 6 chairs and additional sideboard.

1960s Tinsel Tree bedecked with red and pink vintage ornaments.

Vintage children's sleigh can be used for indoor decor or outdoor fun!

Sparkly accents make winter rooms come to life.

The best trips are always down Memory Lane.....build your own with these darling cardboard homes from Christmas past.

Stacked suitcases make an impromptu table when needed....great for extra guests!

Amazing retro dining set includes table and 4 matching chairs.

We carry loads of decorative accents that make your home unique!

Vintage glass garlands and lead tinsel- the finishing touches for your tree!

Painted furniture creates a warm feeling in the kitchen and is easy to maintain.

A faux brick fireplace mantel invites stockings and Santa, the perfect focal point for your room!

Gifts abound in our Antique Mall, truly something for everyone on your list

(naughty and nice!)

Grates (wall, floor and cold air return) and hardware are the finishing touches of a room; think of them as jewelry for your home.

The third floor log cabin has been filled to the brim for the holidays! An amazing assortment of goodies and gifts.

We also carry a wide range of tools to make holiday cooking and baking more enjoyable for the chef in your life!

Inspired yet? We hope so!

Please come visit us over the holidays at The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall.

November 2009

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NEWS-

We will be closed on Remembrance Day to pay tribute to the memory of those who died in service, to honour those who were injured, and to recognize the ongoing peacekeeping efforts of our Canadian Troops.

This fall we have had 2 new vendors join The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall, and would like to welcome them both into our family. NZ is a life-long collector herself and has chosen some wonderful pieces to make her October debut on the second floor. New for November, SA has created a space featuring an eclectic range of ‘must-have’ items to compliment your home on the third floor. We invite you to come down and have a look at the new sections of our store for inspiration and great shopping!

We had a wonderful time as the Special Guests during Tomboy Tools Canada’s Fun Surprise Warehouse Event on October 24^th. It was lovely to meet so many new faces and share creative ideas with the attendees. Thank you to the Tomboy Tools team for the invitation and all the fun!

Thank you to all who came to visit our store during the lead up to Halloween. We were all decorated for the spooky season and served Spider Cider and treats on October 31^st.Now that the bats and spider webs have been stored for another year, we are already thinking about the holidays ahead, and will have the store holiday-ready on Monday, November 16^th.

And finally, please join our Customer Appreciation Event running from Thursday, November 26^th to Sunday November 29^th. We will be open late (11:30 am to 8:00 pm) on Thursday the 26^th to help you get a head start on your holiday shopping! As a thank you to all of our wonderful customers we will be serving hot apple cider and treats to help establish the festive feeling, and will be having sales throughout the store. We look forward to seeing you at this yearly event!

IDEAS FOR YOR HOME- Cabinets of Curiosities

We receive so many nice compliments on the mood of our store from customers new and old alike, but the most apt description I have ever heard of The Old House is that we are like a Cabinet of Curiosities; filled to the brim with treasures that inspire questions and lead to a better understanding of our Canadian past.

True cabinets of curiosities originated in the 1500s where wealthy Europeans would display artifacts and natural history objects from their explorative travels and trading voyages. These collections often were housed in their own rooms, although many treasures were placed inside furniture (like cabinets) for safekeeping. These collections were pre-cursers to modern museums, and the items helped scientists of the day to develop a more complete understanding of the natural world.

Fall is an ideal time to create your own Cabinet of Curiosities, drawing on items you have collected over the summer months and bringing nature indoors to enjoy as we head into our cold season. It is a visually attractive way to corral small found items like an abandoned bird’s nest, a seashell and an antler into a single entity, and collecting nature is a perfect way to involve the children in your life and add wonder to theirs.

Your personal creation need not be an entire room like the original Cabinets of Curiosities often were, but can be built into any size or shape of furniture intended for display. Pictured above are 2 examples that show the diversity of ideas in creating a modern version- a small wall-hung display of collected seashells glued into an old type set drawer, or a larger cabinet re-painted and filled with cherished finds. Both demonstrate the amazing diversity found in nature and our human desire to collect and understand the world we live in.

At The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall, we have both the Cabinets and many Curiosities in store. We would love to assist you as you begin your own collection and invite you to visit us in store to begin your own collection of curiosities.

NEW CONTEST- What is it?

Our new monthly contest will feature a picture of an old and odd item, and we invite you to submit your ideas/answers as to what it is (name and/or purpose) via our e-mail. A winner will be randomly drawn from all the correct entries and will be awarded a $50 gift certificate to spend in our store. Winners will be contacted through e-mail and can pick up their gift certificate at The Old House Revival Company and Antique Mall located at 324 Young Street, Winnipeg.

What is it? Please submit your best guess during the month of November 2009 to our e-mail- house@theoldhouserevival.com

We will post the correct answer and new item in our December Blog. Good luck and happy guessing!

Brought to you by the letter R

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R is for Recycle

New in store: We have a limited selection of these interesting tin letters.

Also available for re-use and re-purposing...a nifty yellow phone, funky Sunbeam mix master, old game pieces, oak table pedestal, slabs of stone...and so much more. Visit often and recycle more!

Introducing our newest Antique Mall Vendor

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Stop by and check out the lovely items our newest vendor has recently brought in. They range from the most exquisitely antique to the coolest retro.

More New Arrivals....

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Centre Stem Shade with a Tropical Feel
If Mother Nature won't cooperate, make your own sun!

Gorgeous Brass Bird Cage with stand...charming plant included.

Oak topped table, 25" by 44"

Second Annual John Doesn't Love Me Anymore Sale

2009-05-01T10:04:00.000-07:00

BACK AGAIN...our popular Spring Event

The John Doesn't Love Me Anymore Sale.

Saturday May 2, 2009

9 am - 2pm Outside

Yes, it seems we always need more space...check out our fabulous Parking Lot Garage Sale...for some great deals on stuff that needs a new home...pronto!

New in Store - Gallery of recent arrivals

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Candle stands from an Eastlake organ

Freshly painted table set...for the cottage?

Oak table

Mosaic top tables. We have several in store.

Awesome sliding doors. Check out the funky industrial hardware.

The Old House at Gardening Saturday 2009

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The Old House will be at the Friends of the Assiniboine Park Conservatory Gardening Saturday again this year.

On Saturday, May 9th, the Friends will host the 2nd Annual Gardening Saturday at the Canadian Mennonite University, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd. (just down the street from the Conservatory) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. With over 20 gardening workshops, and 55 vendor displays.

The Old House will be one of the vendor displays!

See you there.

For more information about the Friends of Assiniboine Park Gardening Weekend head to their website...its a full weekend long event with a "Pots and What Nots" Party on Friday and A Mother's Day Plant sale on Sunday. If you love to garden, you don't want to miss it!

Hoppy Easter

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Old House Revival Company - Easter Weekend Hours

Closed Good Friday
Open Saturday 11:30 to 5
Closed Easter Sunday

Regular Hours resume on Monday April 13th

Monday - Saturday: 11:30 to 5:00
Sunday: Noon to 5

Enjoy the sunshine everyone.

Spring Cleaning

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Did you know we have a great selection of Antique Tin Tile ...

all neatly stored and easy to look through? Don't forget to slip on the pair of work gloves we keep handy to prevent to your hands from getting scraped up.

Not only that...now our collection of door headers has been magically reorganized in the night!

It is now easy to flip through our selection and to see all the beautiful detail. (Thanks Mo.)

Look at these lovely Arts and Crafts era headers.

The store is taking on a fresh new spring look as our Antique Mall vendors bring in more and more seasonal items.

Have you picked out your Easter Bonnet yet?

Preview of Coming Attractions

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We're so excited about changes we've been making in our hardware section --we just had to share...even though we're still in the process of organizing everything.

We love our jumbled piles of hardware...but we also like it when that little bit of something you really need is easy to find.

We've opened up that area of the store...to take better advantage of the natural and artificial light in that space...it will now be easier to see all those wonderful mortise locks, plates, and knobs we have.

Slowly but surely we've been working on sorting and labeling all our hardware treasure.

Pretty neat huh?

We are also planning on creating a beautiful bathroom feature area...we have some great bath fixtures...like sparkly glass towel rods and spiffy pedestal sinks that need to be shown off!

Check out our work in progress.

Spring Inspiration

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A few days ago, as I walked to work
...the birds were singing
...the sun was shinining
...and I got to thinking about my yard and garden.

If you are in the same Spring time frame of mind, look to The Old House for inspiration.

When I got to work I started seeing all kinds of possibilities around the shop that would make great planters. Everything from enamel dishware, stoneware, crocks, galvanized tubs, pails, fireplace inserts, porcelain sinks and wood crates would look fantastic with cheerful flowers blooming out of them.

Breathe in the warmer air. Flowers will bloom from all kinds of interesting places....in a few months you can see them for real and not just in your imagination.

Melting down and mellowing out,

Jodie

Hardware in Bulk

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Recent Arrival - Hardware in bulk!

Eight matching sets of plates and knobs - egg and dart pattern.

Coffee cans and Soup pails full of hardware.

Hardware comes to us in all sorts of conditions and in all sorts of containers. We recently aquired one coffee can and one soup pail full of "younger hardware" -- Amerock pulls.

New In the Antique Mall

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Our Antique Mall is an ever changing kaleidisope of "Recent Arrivals"

All that glitters.

Our newest vendor has a case full of sparkly finds.

When did that get here? New spot. New look.

Its amazing how the same shelf looks completely different when its moved to a different spot. This darling little shelf caught my eye... and a beautiful ray of sunshine as one of our Antique Mall vendors was in the process of re-arranged her space.

Try this trick at home...and then come see us to add to your new look!

Make your own "new arrival" in our Antique Mall

Dick Turnbull can create a custom Stained Glass window just for you.

Crowning glory.

Do you have a special lamp that deserves just the right shade?

Our vendor, Antiquity and Charm makes custom lampshades. Visit the Old House to see her beautifully detailed work. For information: antiquityandcharm@shaw.ca

Are you lighting challenged?

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Hmm, taking a good photograph of our lighting stock can be challenging.

But trust me, its worth a trip down. Over the last couple months we've been working hard to incease our ready to hang lighting stock. If you haven't been in to veiw our fixtures lately...make a trip soon.

More Recent Arrivals

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Seeing double. Elegant pair of matching floor grates.

A place to let go of your hang-ups. Sturdy hooks.

Warm glow. Chic vintage lamp and shade.

New in Store

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Storage Solution - Charming Kitchen Cupboard with Slide Out Counter.

Rare Find - Slip Shade Light

Good Lines - Office Chair and Beautiful Pine Sled

Cozy Corner - We set up the frame for our Rope Bed. All that's missing is the rope...and your sleepy head?

New In Store - A Showcase of Recent Arrivals

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Fantastic Architectural Feature - Crescent Shaped Window

Aged to Perfection - Eastlake Dresser

Rescued and Repaired - Oak Mantel

Did you catch us on Living Winnipeg?

2009-01-29T18:27:00.000-08:00

We had a great time filming segments for Living Winnipeg. The Old House Revival Company is featured in Episodes 81 to 85.

Living Winnipeg makes all their information packed shows available online. Click on their "Search Video" tab and enter "Old House" to find and view our tips and ideas.

Episode 81 -Joan gets crafty with Living Winnipeg host Mary McCown. You can never have two many old lamp parts. Joan shows how you can recycle old glass shades into useful decor objects.

Episode 82- Learn how to clean silver the eco-friendly way.

Episode 83 -Jodie and Mary get creative taking rubbings from old grates and other textured Old House treasures. All you need is paper and crayons.

Episode 84 -Barb shares tips for removing that musty smell from really old books. Her suggestions are easy and effective. And Hillary shows Living Winnipeg host Adrienne Pan how to make jewlery from vintage hardware.

Episode 85 -More cleaning tips from Barb, this time she shows how to put the sparkle back in your chandelier with instructions for cleaning crystal.

If you watch these episodes you'll also learn how to make your own soy milk, grow orchids, cut kid's hair...and all kinds of other wonderful things about Living in Winnipeg!

Holiday Hours

2008-12-20T11:33:00.000-08:00

The Old House Revival Company will be closed

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

and Boxing Day.

We will be open again on Saturday December 27th.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season in our Winter Wonderland.

Stay warm everyone!

The "To Do" list is long and the days are short!

2008-12-19T13:13:00.000-08:00

Just a quick little post to help all the last minute shoppers out there...we have gift certificates available.

Can't decide...let your loved ones choose.

Available in any denomination.

For more Holiday inspiration visit our new Christmas Album in the photo gallery on our website.

Open House - December 4th

2008-11-27T14:18:00.000-08:00

Twas the weeks before Christmas and all through the house, the staff have been scurrying…

… to treat you to a Christmas delight!

The Old House Revival Company is pleased to announce our
Customer Appreciation Holiday Open House
Thursday December 4th from 11:30AM – 8PM

Come celebrate with us!

We’ll have all sorts of goodies in store:
Soothing Hot Cider
Yummy, yummy Cookies
AND
10% off All Old House Merchandise
….plus look out for even better markdowns on selected items in store.

Note: Many of our Antique mall vendors are joining in the festivities and you are likely to find many special prices on the second and third floor too!

Don’t forget we’ll be open late…until 8PM!

Project Ideas for Tin Tile

2008-11-07T11:33:00.000-08:00

Tin tiles were popular in the later 1800s, and the early part of the 1900s. The tiles were an affordable way to achieve the same decorative effect of a much more costly to install plaster ceiling.

Interestingly, the tiles also provided a measure of safety from fire. The ceiling tiles slowed the spread of flames from downstairs to upstairs rooms, giving occupants a little more time to escape.

Our stock of Antique tin tiles has been locally sourced; salvaged from buildings in and around Winnipeg.

Tin tile can be used for more than just ceilings. Our very creative Old House customers have repurposed tin tiles for all kinds of interesting applications --- as headboards, backsplashes, and fireplace inserts.

Salvaged tin tiles often have a beautiful patina that makes them fantastic as decor items. Build a frame around a tile, hang it as art...or keep things simple and just nail or screw the tiles to the wall as is.

Recently staff at the Old House made over an old metal lantern-style fixture with some tin tiles that had oxidized and rusted so much that they had holes in them!

The lantern top reminded us of a witch hat. The tiles were spookily corroded...it was a perfect and timely pairing --w ith a candle lit inside the lattern cast dark and unearthly shadows on our Halloween sale.

This project was quick and simple. We made templates from one of the lantern's original panels. The tile was easy to cut to size with tin snips. We picked sections of tile that were particularly corroded and some that had existing holes and punctures in them.

Happpy Thanksgiving

2008-10-10T11:22:00.000-07:00

The Old House will be closed on Thanksgiving Monday...but please do visit us on Saturday or Sunday. We will be open for our regular hours:
11:30 to 5:00 on Saturday

and Noon to 5:00 on Sunday.

Climb the stairs to our wonderful Antique Mall,

have poke around,

work off some of that pumkin pie...

then go home for another slice!

Include us in your Halloween plans

2008-10-09T13:58:00.000-07:00

JOIN US
We’re celebrating Jodie’s favourite holiday –

ONE DAY ONLY

Spooky Halloween Sale
– Friday October 31-

Discounts on selected items will scare you!

We’ll have costumes,

we’ll have witches’ brew,

we’ll have treats …and as always we have great stuff!

Thank you!

2008-09-26T13:12:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to thank Joanna and Eric for the lovely sunflowers they brought me! I absolutely love them!
It was very sweet of you, but you didn't have to - I enjoyed helping you!
Thank you,
corinne.

Embroidery fun!

2008-07-31T12:52:00.000-07:00

The Old House hosted a free embroidery class on July 23, 2008. Its amazing how quickly

students learned a few basic stitches. The class participants each finished a really cute sampler design with iron on transfers and instruction courtesy of our Antique Mall vendor Urban Nostalgia.

We definately hope to hold more classes like this in the future. If you are interested please contact us.

A lovely selection of these adorable transfer patterns from Sublime Stitching are available here in the Antique Mall...along with accessories like embroidery scissors and t-shirt stabilizer. We also have a variety of vintage pattern books for all your retro crafting needs.

For those of you too busy to try embroidering your own linens... our vendors have a lovely selection of "ready made"vintage pieces in beautiful condition.

Birthday Success!

2008-07-31T12:17:00.000-07:00

We'd like to send a big thank you out to all our new and returning customers. Our Antique Mall's First Anniversary Sale-abration on July 19th and 20th was a great successs and we enjoyed sharing Birthday cake and lemonade with all of you.

Polishing the good silver.

2008-07-18T13:45:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to join us in celebrating the one year anniversary of the opening on our Antique Mall.

We've had a busy week getting ready for our big sale event this weekend.... and now we're ready to welcome everyone with birthday cake and great savings.

Wednesday evening projects!

2008-07-08T17:30:00.000-07:00

Schedule of activities for
July 9^th, 16^th, 23^th & 30^th

We’re OPEN LATE
Wednesday evenings
until 7:00 pm
for the month of July

We have a series of fun activities planned for each evening.

July 9 – Demonstration and sample project ideas using door hardware

July 16 – Demonstration of techniques and examples of jewelry made with antique hardware and other vintage finds like old buttons and chandelier crystals.

July 23 - Free Embroidery Lesson

A crash course demonstrating several basic embroidery stitches and funky iron-on transfers. You will have the opportunity to try the stitches making a sampler to take home. Please contact us to sign up. 477- 4286 or house@the oldhouserevival.com. Materials provided.

July 30 – Embellishing antique and vintage finds with paint.

Join us in the store for inspiration and information
…and great shopping…
our Antique Mall Anniversary Sale is already full steam ahead…

Don’t forget the Big Bash Sale on July 19^th and 20^th…
we’re looking forward to the party!

Now… should the cake be lemon chiffon or angel food?

Project Demo: Turn over these ideas!

2008-06-28T13:55:00.000-07:00

We are excited and looking forward to our very first Wednesday evening with extended store hours.

For the month of July the Old House will be open late on Wednesday evenings until 7pm.

We have a series of fun activities planned for each evening we'll be open.

First up, on July 2 & 9, 2008:

What to do with all those sad little door knobs that can no longer function as door knobs but are just to nice to throw away and....

What about all those impossibly beautiful door knobs that we just don't have enough doors for?

With just a little bit of time and some easy to find materials those door knobs can be recycled for new purposes --- they make great hooks for coats or can be used as tie backs for curtains.

We also enjoy seeing them hung on the wall as art.

We'll show you how...step by step and we'll have project samples on display.

Wednesday July 2 and 9

Open - 11:30 until 7pm.

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Happy Canada Day

2008-06-28T13:53:00.000-07:00

Just a short post to announce that the Old House will be closed on Canada Day, Tuesday July 1, 2008.

Enjoy the festivities everyone.

Note:
We will be open with our regular hours for the rest of the weekend ... with our Canada flag proudly on display!
Saturday, June 28 - 11:30 to 5:00
Sunday, June 29 - Noon to 5:00
Monday, June 30 - 11:30 to 5:00

Remember - OPEN until 7:00 pm on Wednesdays in July!

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Big Bash Birthday Party & Sale

2008-06-27T09:46:00.000-07:00

The Old House Revival Antique Mall is One Year Old.
To mark this important milestone we're having a party and sale on
Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20th

Actually,
we plan to celebrate all month long!

Keep your eye out for in store specials and sales throughout the whole month of July

And there's more...
Evening hours!

For the month of July we will be open on Wednesday evenings until 7pm
with a demonstration or speakers scheduled for each evening.

A great opportunity to pick up some useful "old house" tips for your home as well as project ideas and instructions for crafty creations that make use of antique and vintage materials.

Check back for details and a schedule of events!

Come celebrate with us.

July Hours:
M,T,Th, F, S: 11:30 - 5:00
Wed. EXTENDED HOURS: 11:30 to 7:00
Sun: Noon to 5:00

Do we have crocks?

2008-06-10T22:11:00.000-07:00

We could not resist the opportunity to acquire a large collection of crocks, mostly Medalta, in varying sizes from little to big 10 quart vats! The possibilities are endless: store some kitchen or garden utensils, use as an umbrella stand, store your magazines, plant a plant, the skies the limit! Come see our display... you can't miss it when you walk in the door!

Treat your Father to a walk down Memory Lane!

2008-06-10T12:37:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it's nearly is June 15th. Father's Day is is around the corner! Here is an idea for a special way to spend the day with Dad. Take him for a walk through the Old House Revival Company and stir up some good memories of his past. See what stories of his childhood are evoked when you visit the store. Or inspire him to projects future!

Old yet new!

2008-05-31T11:34:00.000-07:00

As much as we here at the Old House love the beauty of patina only created by years of use and weather on our old house parts, there is something really special and exciting about finding new/old stock.

Something about the idea of retro hardware neatly tucked inside its original box --- or snuggled in a sealed envelope --- whiling away the years in some dark corner or over-full garage is really appealing.

Recently unearthed --- These fantastic bathroom sconces in deco styling. they've never been installed and are in perfect condition. They even have a date stamp on the back -- NOV 17, 1954.

We have them here for you ready and waiting to fulfill their lighting destiny...finally...after 50 years!

We have THREE pairs... get them before they're gone.

It's getting a little crowded in here.

2008-05-22T13:40:00.000-07:00

Announcing the sale event of the season. It's getting a little crowded in here. John, the owner of the Old House business has decided to make room quickly by holding a 'John Doesn't Love Me Anymore Sale'. Various items will be laid out for your inspection and approval in our parking lot. It's not that they're not worthy --- its just that John has moved on. Prices will be more than fair.

Join us for....

The

‘John Doesn’t Love Me Anymore’

Sale

Saturday May 31rst
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
in the parking lot at The Old House Revival Company

John is cleaning out “The Old House”

A little bit of something for everyone…
chairs, tables, lighting, glassware, pictures, bottles, miscellaneous, miscellaneous and more miscellaneous!!!

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to pick up
one of a kind items --- many wonderful finds

…they all need a new home and someone new to love them!

Happy 75th Birthday, Dick!

2008-05-18T09:07:00.000-07:00

Today is Dick Turnbull's 75th Birthday! His wife, Margaret organized a surprise Birthday party for him last night. Margaret did a great job of sneakily bringing family and friends together. And the best part of all -- the surprise party was indeed a complete surprise! Dick had no idea what excitement the evening would hold when he left work for “early dinner reservations with his family”. Many special guests travelled from out of town to celebrate with Dick.
We are very happy to have this stained glass expert in-house — come say hello, see his work and wish him Happy Birthday when he's in the store - Tuesdays to Saturdays! Happy Birthday, Dick!

Job Posting

2008-05-14T14:18:00.000-07:00

Do you like people? Do you like Antiques?

Would you enjoy working in a warm friendly atmosphere, helping people find neat stuff?

The Old House Revival Company Antique Mall is looking for a sales assistant that would like to job share a part time position.

Hours to be shared with one other person are: noon to 5pm, Thursday through Sunday.

Duties include: customer service, retail sales, and light cleaning duties in our 2 floor Antique Mall as well as assisting with other projects as assigned.

Submit your resume to
The Old House Revival Company
324 Young Street
Winnipeg MB
477-4286

Happy Mother's Day!

2008-05-11T08:36:00.000-07:00

The staff at the Old House Revival Company would like to wish all Moms a very Happy Mother's Day!

Gardening Saturday Fun!

2008-05-04T19:27:00.000-07:00

We had fun at the Gardening Saturday put on by the Friends of Assiniboine Park Conservatory on April 26th! Thanks to all the folks that found us at 324 Young Street after they saw us there! Remember: If you need interesting accessories for your garden or porch or just the plants on your window sill, come and see us!

Mother's Day!

2008-04-28T23:01:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day is just around the corner! Treat her to a gift from the Old House - we have many treasures to chose from!

We're going to a Garden Party!

2008-04-15T10:36:00.000-07:00

The Old House Revival Company will be one the participants at

The Friends of Assiniboine Park Conservatory

Gardening Saturday

Displays – Demonstrations – Workshops
featuring a guest appearance with

Keynote Speaker Marjorie Harris,
editor-at-large of Gardening Life magazine

April 26th 9am to 4pm

Canadian Mennonite University, 500 Shaftsbury

Check out our display!

for more information see: http://www.friendsconservatory.com/

New Arrival!

2008-04-06T10:28:00.000-07:00

A beautifully restored Baker's Table has arrived in our store! It's a charming piece with loads of character, two drawers plus two flour bins, one divided, and a cutting board. A useful addition to your vintage style kitchen!

Virtual Facelift

2008-02-27T18:58:00.000-08:00

The website www.oldhouserevival.com has received a long awaited face lift! How exciting!

It's nice to have a site which allows our customers a better window into what we do here at the Old House. In addition, we have more information on and pictures of our fantastic Antique Mall.

Please, drop us an email or leave a comment on the blog regarding your thoughts on the new site. Is there anything you'd love for us to include?

Don't forget to check back at the blog, where we will post in store event news and info on what's new on a regular basis.

Our Antique Mall

2008-01-26T10:32:00.000-08:00

Have you visited us lately? This fall, The Old House Revival C0. was pleased to open the 2nd and 3rd floors of our building as an Antique Mall. Our vendors have a wide variety of vintage and antique wares, from furniture to lighting, clothing, jewelry, decor, books and toys. It's a feast for the eyes. Stop by and see for yourself our constantly changing displays which INSPIRE and marvel at all the new "old" merchandise!

Beginnings

2008-01-18T13:48:00.000-08:00

. . .

The current Old House building was the old Peter's Auction located across Young Street from the CBC building in Winnipeg, Manitoba. There were a few small holes in the ceiling that needed attention. The old roof was removed and new one built. The old brick facade was restored by sand blasting. The interior had to be dried, emptied and gutted. The sandblasting crew returned to do the interior. All walls, both brick and wood as well as the ceilings and beams were blasted. The floors were levelled and sealed, new windows installed. Foam insulation was added and some walls were framed. The woodwork and floors were sealed and the installation of shelving began. Old doors, sandblasted, were fitted to form wall panels and wainscotting.

The finished product is awash with ideas on how to use antique building materials in new and creative ways. However, to see them best you will have to come and visit us at The Old House Revival Company, 324 Young Street.