What Is an Antique?
Contrary to popular belief, there really is a somewhat official designation for what is and what isn’t an antique. In 1930, the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act defined an antique in legal terms, generally referring to “works of art created prior to the year 1830.” That year was considered a turning point because it marked the beginning […]
Valentine’s Day Little Know Facts
There are many things we know about Valentine’s Day like the date it is celebrated and the typical gifts given like roses & chocolates but there are some interesting facts you may not know. It started with some very dark roots and wasn’t even an official holiday associated with love and romance until the 1300’s. […]
Tips for getting the most of Local Christmas Shopping
Christmas shopping has begun and stress levels are going up. Here are a few tips to help elevate levels of stress. Make a list – write a list of everyone you are purchasing a Christmas gifts for and don’t forget all the Christmas parties you are going to that will need white elephant gifts. If […]
Making Your Shop More Profitable
In April of 2001 Marsha Albee wrote a newsletter to our vendors about making your shop more profitable. She was the manager of the Craft Gallery for over 10 years and then moved off to Kentucky. she recently moved back to Waco and she has been good enough to help us out some (but not […]
Why do I love Antique Malls?
When you think about looking at past history, often you imagine going to a museum and looking through the plexiglass cases. This involves looking at one item at a time and reading a long information card about how the item works and what it feels like. Another alternative is antique malls which can be the […]
The Perfect Gift for the Perfect Mom
Gift Shopping for the perfect Mom on Mother’s Day at Craft Gallery Waco