The Gables Antiques’ Gardens are in Bloom!

The Gables Antiques sign and garden

We are so happy with our "Sign Garden" this spring that we just had to share it with you. This year it features a very dramatic ring of extremely vibrant penny blue violas,  which are surrounding an assortment of pansies, parsley and cardoons.  We love the mixtures because the soft gray green of the cardoons, a member of the artichoke family, combine well … [Read more...]

Caring for Antique Furniture

antique dutch buffet

American and European antiques require tender loving care. Normal wear and tear, and central air, can wreak havoc on your beloved antiques. We here at The Gables, wanted to share some advice, courtesy of Cleaning Talk, on how to protect and preserve your furniture for the next generation to enjoy. Humidity. Wood expands and contracts in response to … [Read more...]

The Gables’ Fabulous Fifty: The Designers Who Have Made our 2012 Successful!

AHL-Feb2012

As we start off this New Year, we are reflecting on our past year and want to thank the many wonderful designers who frequented The Gables and kept us in mind as a reliable source. After all, we wouldn't have been here for 35 years without them.  Their work is often published in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles for all to enjoy, as well as many other popular … [Read more...]