Looking Back on … An Evening in Old Paris

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This event might have been the most fun of all...In 1998, The Gables Antiques celebrated our 20th Anniversary with an event themed "An Evening in Old Paris".  The food was from the Belle Epoque catered by Lee Epting. Guests were entertained by can can dancers, showgirls and wonderful French music by Robert Ray and cabaret singer Libby Wittemore. … [Read more...]

Chinoiserie Chic

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Atlantan Courtney Barnes once blogged about her love of Chinoiserie--in small doses--on her blog, StyleCourt, sourcing The Gables Antiques as a place where "serious collectors" can find chic Chinoiserie accessories, such as the antique box at right. The detailed painting on this particular 19th century Chinoiserie box is exquisite. Even though the … [Read more...]

Looking Back on … Our 15th Anniversary Party

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The Gables Antiques celebrated its 15th year in 1993 with a formal affair themed around "A Night at the Paris Opera." The party featured sweet goodies, gorgeous flowers by Kathy Rainer, opera singers, and a fun welcome from Suzanne and Mr. TH. Of course, the star of the show was ... The Phantom himself! We also flew in a well-known jeweler form New York, … [Read more...]