A thoughtfully arranged window display or store front will invite shoppers to stop in.
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Sandy Erdman | ×
When you walk into a shop or antique mall, what brings you in? Sometimes it s the theme outside or in the windows. Those who have a window, it is vital to the business to draw in the customer. I have been to different antique malls, and just because they sell antiques and vintage items doesn t always mean a customer is going to drop in. I also have been told by some folks they think antique stores consists of their grandparents or great-grandparents musty old stuff.
Colorful canvas folding chairs are back for summer
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Irish Belleek pottery, leprechaun figures, and more.
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Sandy Erdman | ×
St. Patrick s Day collectibles have increased in popularity over the years, particularly with shamrock items and leprechaun figurines made by Lefton and Napco in the 1950s. Vintage greeting cards are also highly collectible. Other nice collectibles are Irish coffee mugs, shamrock and leprechaun shakers, cookie cutters and cookie jars.
Lefton 1950s Irish leprechaun figurines valued around $100 for the set, from Sandy Erdman s collection. (Contributed photo)
Sarah Kieffer, of Sarah s Uniques and Jim s “Man”tiques in St. Charles: “Some folks like to decorate for each holiday and adding a touch of St. Patrick’s day is a great way to get into the spirit of the arrival of spring. I offer items from beer collectibles to glassware to fun shamrock items. These are usually inexpensive and way to add to any décor. I also have found that this is such a good time of the year for green Depression. I