So the weather could’ve been worse, the attendance was far superior than what expected, at least at our space, with many local residents ignoring our presence and picking up cards and getting information and planning a visit. This was in fact our main objective, so that’s great. As an alternative to advertising, you can’t beat a local show, and we’re in Newton Highlands while the show was in the neighbouring Wellesley.

It was also great to see present clients come to visit and talk about everything, including antiques of course, and with the next container of antiques shipping after the summer, it’s great to find out what our customers, actual and potential, are looking for.

In fact, we are getting ready for 2 buying trips to England, in mid-August and at the beginning of September, and we will also travel to Italy, where our main business is located, and pick the antiques that are going to fill up the container, approx 100 pieces!

The shipment can’t be done during the summer for the risk of damage to the furniture due to the summer heat, which is terrible in a metal container.