2023 Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show Commemorative Program

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A BENEFIT FOR LAURITZEN GARDENS

September 28 through October 1, 2023

Lauritzen Gardens

100 Bancroft Street

Omaha, Nebraska

Show Hours

Thursday | 6 to 9 p.m. (reservation only)

Friday | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The 20th annual Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show is an exhibition by distinguished antiques exhibitors, featuring fine and decorative antiques for sale. Lauritzen Gardens operates the show and benefits from the show’s ticket sales, ad revenues, booth rentals, underwriting, and corporate sponsorships. Sales made by the exhibitors benefit their businesses and the garden encourages you to support them. No part of sales made by the exhibitors is received by Lauritzen Gardens.

Whether you have just a few favorite pieces or your home is overflowing with finds, NFM knows how to bring your interior (or patio!) into harmony. With our extensive selection of furniture and accessories, plus trained interior design experts, we are ready to help you turn home dreams into reality.

Table of Contents

LETTER FROM THE HONORARY CHAIRS

LETTER FROM THE GENERAL CHAIRS

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ANTIQUES IN OMAHA

SHOW INFORMATION

SHOW SCHEDULE

TREE OF LIFE - 2023 DESIGN INSPIRATION

SPRING

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

TIMELESS FOR 200 YEARS

FOUNDING CHAIRS

FEATURED SPEAKERS AND PAST SPEAKERS

SHOW LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEES

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

THE DREW BROTHERS

BENEFITING THE BEAUTY OF LAURITZEN GARDENS

SHOW SPONSORS AND UNDERWRITERS

2023 RAFFLE

AT HOME, IN THE GARDEN

LAURITZEN GARDENS, A TRASH TO TREASURE STORY

A GRASSROOTS EFFORT

THE SHOW THROUGH THE YEARS

SHOW MAP AND ANTIQUES EXHIBITORS

SHOW MANAGERS

ADVERTISER DIRECTORY

Program sponsored by ELLEN AND STAVELY WRIGHT

Celebrating a vision in full bloom

We are overwhelmed with gratitude by your extraordinary support of the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show. Twenty years ago, we had the privilege of watching our mothers enjoy a hobby that bonded them in friendship and share it with the Omaha community they so loved. Together, with a group of passionate volunteers and community leaders, this show has grown into an exceptional, one-of-a-kind experience that benefits and supports our beautiful botanical garden.

We take pleasure in seeing our community come together for this special weekend, year after year, to celebrate friendship, world-renowned antiques dealers, and guest speakers. We especially want to thank the hundreds of volunteers who plan throughout the year and work with garden staff to execute this ambitious show. Our mothers would be proud beyond measure to toast the 20th anniversary of the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show, rooted in their appreciation for beauty. Their vision in full bloom...

On this 20th anniversary of the show, we applaud the outstanding volunteers and dedicated staff for carrying on the vision of our dear mothers, Kimball and Mary. As honorary chairs, we want to thank you all for allowing this partnership to continue in this very special place for all these years.

Sincerely yours,

Emily and Clark Lauritzen & Mimi and Jeff Post 2023 Honorary Chairs

Gaga and Momo,

For 20 fabulous years, your vision has filled this garden with beauty and enriched the city of Omaha and beyond.

The Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show has remained a significant source of inspiration for so many, and we continue to celebrate your friendship and leadership each and every year.

Cheers to you on this 20th anniversary of the show, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

All our love, Your children and grandchildren

With gratitude from the 2023 General Chairs

Welcome to the 20th anniversary of the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show. What an exciting year it has been looking back on the past 20 years of inspiration, as well as embarking on a new design partnership with Kravet/Lee Jofa! We wanted to find a theme that would connect the natural beauty of the garden and reflect the inspiration the show provides us every year. Lee Jofa’s beloved Tree of Life pattern has a rich history, dating to the 1920s, that continues to evolve and look vibrant in any setting today. Join us as we invite you to Reimagine and celebrate the past, present, and future of this beloved event.

As general chairs, we are incredibly honored to be chairing this landmark year. Planning the show has been a beautiful reminder of the many hands that have built the show over 20 years of inspiration. We are grateful to all our committee, volunteers, and Lauritzen Gardens’ staff for making this weekend and our vision possible! The past general chairs and their committees have been instrumental in the overall growth in attendance and critical fundraising capabilities. This year’s 20th anniversary committee has worked to highlight the special memories over the years. Enjoy the walk down memory lane and be reassured that our weekend, which brings together the worlds of design, art, and entertaining, will continue to delight guests for years to come. Cheers to you all!

Thank you to our honorary chairs, Emily and Clark Lauritzen and Mimi and Jeff Post. We are proud to honor our founding families that have invested their passion for the garden and love of antiques to make this a beloved destination event for Omaha and the Midwest. Your leadership is a beautiful example of all that Kimball Lauritzen and Mary Seina deemed possible for this show when they dreamed up this event 20 years ago!

Carrie Jenkins and Cindy Tooher 2023 General Chairs

Cheers to 20 years of antiques in Omaha!

Kim Davis

Show Supporter and Former Director of Development, Lauritzen Gardens

Isn’t this Fabulous,” said Mary Seina, co-founder and heart and soul of the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques and Garden Show in 2013, on the occasion of the show’s 10th anniversary.

Today, as we celebrate the show’s 20th year, it is only right to reflect on the past and the daunting task undertaken by Mary and co-founders Kimball Lauritzen, Cindy Bay, Jean Bell and the garden’s founding executive director, Spencer Crews. “It was always about beauty,” said Mary. “The beauty found in a garden. The beauty found in a treasured work of art that has stood the test of time.” For Mary and her co-founders, entering the antiques show should be akin to walking through the garden. Beautiful vistas, a new treasure around every corner. A delight for the senses.

Twenty years ago, Lauritzen Gardens was an emerging non-profit organization. New to Omaha, the garden was already a beautiful location to visit. But too few were visiting and, of course, funding to continue its growth was necessary. Their remedy and their dream was the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques and Garden Show. But bringing this dream to fruition was no easy task, and a big leap forward for our young public garden.

They criss-crossed the country visiting antiques show after antiques show, schmoozing antiques exhibitors, studying and learning from communities who leapt before them. Finding elite designers willing to take a chance on a new show. Developing sponsors to help cover the show’s expenses. Hiring a show manager. And that was just the beginning.

Kimball and Cindy concentrated on underwriting, developing a strong and loyal group of sponsors, most of whom are still listed in your program as sponsors today. Mary took over dealer identification

and recruitment. Jean served as show general chairman for the first two years. A daunting task, she spearheaded a committee that oversaw four days of events including an elegant preview party, two fabulous luncheons, internationally renowned designer presentations, while managing 30 plus dealers, spacing, décor, menus, load in times, tents and so much more. These ladies wrote the book on what would become the most groundbreaking event to grace the metropolitan area in years.

Along the way, with the help of a group of dedicated volunteers and fellow antiques and garden admirers, they presented to their patrons a collection of the world’s most respected and prolific interior designers as keynote speakers including among many more the Keno Brothers, Alexa Hampton, Bunny Williams, Charlotte Moss, Charles Faudree, Jeffrey Bilhuber, and even the Countess of Carnarvon herself, the mistress of Great Britain’s Highclere Castle, the real-life Downton Abbey.

This show has attracted tens of thousands of visitors to Lauritzen Gardens, raised millions of dollars to support its growth and development, and elevated this once emerging non-profit into a regional leader in horticultural programming and display. Twenty years after the first show it is still "always about beauty."

Yes, Mary. This IS Fabulous.

Guest Information

HELPFUL TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SHOW WEEKEND

Visit the guest hospitality area in booth 3 for assistance with any Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show questions or to purchase raffle tickets. Sponsored by LUTZ.

SERVICES

Valet parking is provided daily, courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF OMAHA.

Complimentary 50-minute tram tours of the garden are offered every day of the show, on a first-come, first-served basis, courtesy of BEARDMORE SUBARU. Visit a front desk associate to secure your tram ticket.

Restrooms are available inside of the visitor and education center and the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory. A comfort station with portable restrooms is available adjacent to the Jet Linx Grand Event Tent, courtesy of KITCHEN & BATHS BY BRIGGS.

Guests needing extra assistance to and from the Jet Linx Grand Event Tent can catch a golf cart ride, courtesy of HERITAGE COMMUNITIES AND HERITAGE ONCARE Visit the event check-in tent to arrange transportation.

If you have purchased a large or bulky item and need assistance loading your vehicle or transporting it to your home, our team of porters can assist you and do all of the heavy lifting. Visit the hospitality area to get the process started. Sponsored by MARY JOHNSON AND MIMI POST.

For the health and safety of event patrons, a Medical Emergency Team is onsite, courtesy of CHI HEALTH. If you need minor medical attention, please visit the hospitality booth. In the event of a medical emergency, please promptly notify event or garden staff and dial 911.

FOOD, BEVERAGE & RELAXATION

Mary's Café is open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located on the festival garden patio, the café serves up a delightful menu of fresh salads, sandwiches, snacks, and beverages, to fuel show patrons. Sponsored by JAN AND CHARLES VRANA.

Perk up your show experience with a coffee, tea, lemonade, or energy drink from J’s Coffee, open Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Cindy and Mogens Bay Gallery (just off of the tropical house of the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory).

Need to relax after a walk through the garden or a full day of shopping? Want a place to pass the time while others in your group are busy? Look no further than the MercedesBenz Mezzanine in the floral display hall, courtesy of our presenting sponsor, MERCEDES-BENZ OF OMAHA.

Toast the show’s 20th anniversary with a glass of bubbly or with a cup of coffee in the PUROCLEAN Champagne Lounge. This inspired space gives patrons the opportunity to enjoy some time away from the hustle and bustle of the show. Open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the tent to the north of the Jet Linx Grand Event Tent.

Show sponsors at the Hyacinth level ($1,000) and above can visit the Collector's Circle Lounge throughout the weekend for complimentary refreshments, coat check, and package holding, courtesy of PORSCHE OMAHA.

OTHER

Check-in for luncheon & lecture events is underneath the tents on the arrival garden patio, courtesy of RYAN GIBSON AND NP DODGE . Check-in for Antiques & Design Academy sessions is in Mary's Café

For your shopping pleasure, the garden's gift shop, featuring a curated selection of nature-inspired merchandise, will be open daily during show hours. Proceeds benefit Lauritzen Gardens.

Conserving resources and improving everyday life.

We make life better by increasing agricultural productivity and creating vital infrastructure. We also make life better by sponsoring Lauritzen Gardens — honoring the work they do to make our community more ecologically-minded and beautiful.

THURSDAY

September 28

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Sneak Peek

Reimagine the way you shop for heirlooms during this relaxed shopping experience with personalized service.

5 to 6 p.m. | Collector’s Circle

Champagne Reception

An exclusive event for sponsors at the Hyacinth level ($1,000 and above)

6 to 9 p.m. | Preview Party

Cheers to 20 years! Celebrate with a fun mix of cocktails, food, friends, and antiques.

FRIDAY

September 29

Show open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

10 a.m. | Designer Credited Course (CEU)

Audrey Dobbe of MillerKnoll

“Leading Modernism”

Located in Mary’s Café

11:30 a.m. | Kimball Lauritzen Friday

Luncheon with Alessandra Branca

Located in the Jet Linx Grand Event Tent

2 p.m. | Antiques & Design Academy

Scott Kravet of Kravet, Inc.

“The Artistry and Legacy of Hand Block Textiles”

Located in Mary’s Café

3 p.m. | Antiques & Design Academy

Scott Kravet of Kravet, Inc.

“Toile — Inspiring Storytelling and Charm Through the Years”

Located in Mary’s Café

Show Schedule

SATURDAY

September 30

Show open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

10:30 a.m. | Lite Fare & Lecture with Alexa

Hampton and Corey Damen Jenkins

Located in the Jet Linx Grand Event Tent

12:30 p.m. | Designer Walk

Jacque Christensen

Jacque Christensen Design

1:30 p.m. | Lite Fare & Lecture with Sarah

Bartholomew and Serena Dugan

Located in the Jet Linx Grand Event Tent

SUNDAY

October 1

Show open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

10:30 a.m. | Designer Walk

Liz Lempka

The Interior Design Firm

11:30 a.m. | Luncheon & Lecture with Sam Sifton

Located in the Jet Linx Grand Event Tent

Tree of Life

Graphics for the 2023 Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show prominently feature the Lee Jofa pattern Tree of Life. Based on an 18th century Indian palampore, Tree of Life is the crown jewel of Lee Jofa’s collection. The full-width design features a flourishing, fantastical tree blooming with stylized flowers and with exotic birds perched on curving branches. This breathtaking pattern was created over two years in the 1920s by renowned English textile designer, Harry Wearne.

The hand-block printed fabric continues to be produced in the same artisanal fashion as it has been for decades. The complex layout incorporates 267 hand-carved wooden blocks for each 100” vertical repeat, put together like a 3D jigsaw puzzle. The labor-intensive, time-consuming process can only be executed by skilled artisans with at least seven years of training. Even for an experienced hand block printer, only two yards of Tree of Life can be produced in a single day.

Recolored for the first time in honor of the brand’s 200th anniversary, the Lee Jofa studio approached this daunting task through hand-painted studies and trials. The resulting colorways are showstopping works of art sure to delight and inspire long standing fans of this classic.

For the first time in its history, Tree of Life is available as a printed wallcovering in both a continuous and panel version including the original decorative base. Visit booth 2 throughout the show weekend to see Tree of Life, and other fine goods from the Lee Jofa collection, or visit leejofa.com to learn more about the show's 2023 design partner.

Spring

Over the years, an ornate, terra cotta statue has graced the cover of Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show programs, has made her presence known as a focal point in show décor installations, and, for a period of time, was even included in a version of the show’s logo.

Her name is Spring and she has been an icon of our show. Prior to her arrival at the garden, she resided at a private estate in Omaha, Nebraska for many years. Her original owners purchased her in Florence, Italy, and she was originally one of a set of four sculptures depicting the four seasons.

In 2003, Mary and Tony Seina gifted Spring to Lauritzen Gardens in memory of Nelsie Topp Donahoo, whose friendship with Jack and Louis Drew enhanced her own love of antiques.

On September 15, 2016, the Lauritzen Gardens Board of Directors passed a resolution expressing their deepest gratitude to Mary Seina and resolved Spring would reside in the garden and serve as recognition for Mary’s immeasurable contributions to the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show and to Lauritzen Gardens.

Twenty years after she first arrived in the garden, is now on permanent display in a shaded grove just west of the Hitchcock-Kountze Victorian Garden. In the summer of 2023, in memory of Mary Seina, the landscape surrounding the sculpture was reimagined, with an inviting pathway, plantings, and benches from the Seina’s home.

serves as a symbol of her season, representing new beginnings and transformations, but she’s also become a tradition at the show and a lasting reminder of the beauty of antiques in the garden.

A word of thanks to our friends and supporters

John Newman Executive Director, Lauritzen Gardens

Gathering this week to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show fills me with immense gratitude. This significant milestone underscores the collective efforts and boundless generosity that have been pivotal over the past two decades in shaping this extraordinary community event and in shaping Lauritzen Gardens.

From the dedicated members of the founding committee, who sowed the seeds of this idea, to the volunteers whose tireless commitment breathed life into each edition, to every visitor who has attended our event, and to the steadfast staff who worked behind the scenes each year, our journey is a testament to the unity of purpose and shared dedication to Omaha’s cherished public garden.

Over these past two decades, the show’s impact has rippled far beyond its annual autumn occurrence. With more than ten million dollars raised, Lauritzen Gardens has flourished into an embodiment of natural beauty and environmental stewardship. The combined efforts of all contributors, alongside generous backing from our sponsors, have not only resulted in stunning botanical exhibits and enriching educational programs, but have also fostered vital plant conservation initiatives. These endeavors ensure the lasting vibrancy and beauty of our garden, enabling us to continuously expand and provide joy to hundreds of thousands of annual guests upon their visits to this urban oasis.

As we mark this show’s significant milestone, please accept my sincere thanks for being integral to this incredible journey. The Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show stands as a testament to the incredible achievements that collaboration, dedication, and passion, and as Mary Seina mused, the appreciation that “The beauty found in a garden...the beauty found in a treasured work of art” can bring. Here’s to the next 20 years!

Timeless for 200 Years

Lee Jofa 2023 Design Partner

The Lee Jofa 200 Collection celebrates two hundred years in style with a signature collection of textiles, furniture, carpet and accessories for the home. This dynamic selection showcases the brand’s many generations in and contributions to the interior design industry. The exclusive anniversary textile collection features archival patterns in fresh colorways, and explores the span of Lee Jofa’s history, from a traditional 18th century palampore to a 1960s-era chinoiserie. The assortment of 16 classic patterns includes printed fabric, wovens, and embroideries, each offered in two new re-colorations. A collection of coordinating wallcovering is also forthcoming.

Long-standing fans of the brand will enjoy fresh colorways of the artisanally hand-block printed patterns Hollyhock and Tree of Life, which will be available as printed wallcovering for the first time as well. Other memorable archival designs include Whippets, a finely drawn novelty pattern, and Floral Bouquet, which is based on a 19th century French document, and was once featured in the homes of Sister Parish and Mario Buatta. Chinese Lampas offer a sumptuous adaptation of an archival tapestry with block-printed motifs (a specialized technique developed by one of the founders of Lee Jofa), reimagined as a fine jacquard woven on a satin warp with clipped cotton wefts. Strapwork Print, a multi-colored lattice design, was also interpreted from a block printed tapestry as a contemporary print on scoured linen.

The Lee Jofa 200th Anniversary furniture collection echoes the hallows of traditionalism. With designs ranging from an English antique-inspired lyre chair to a fully upholstered English arm sofa, the collection pairs well with Lee Jofa's long-standing love of print and color. A mix of materials includes a fresh offering of wrapped cocktail and side tables, hammered and smooth metal tables, and graceful upholstery styles that fit both past and present.

Lee Jofa Carpets introduces a sophisticated collection of 69 charming area rugs, all inspired by the brand’s iconic wovens, velvets and textures. These new floorcoverings are expertly hand-dyed to work effortlessly with the classic Lee Jofa aesthetic, creating a perfect foundation for the anniversary textile and furniture launches. From luxurious hand-knotted fine silk to sophisticated novelty flatweaves, the universally appealing designs quietly underline a room with a softness that is tailored to order for all taste levels.

To round out the comprehensive array of new designs, a selection of accessories including pillows and lighting will be available in coordinating prints, echoing the historic aesthetic of the textiles, furniture and carpet.

The Lee Jofa 200 collection is sure to surprise and delight designers, from those who’ve been following the brand for years, to newcomers just discovering these iconic designs. This exciting mix brings together timeless favorites and hidden gems from the archives, representing a wide range of the brand’s incredible oeuvre. Offering the unique statement pieces and nuanced coloring Lee Jofa is known for, the anniversary collection both celebrates the brand’s storied past and provides a fresh new vision for the future.

Our Founding Chairs

In memory of Kimball Lauritzen and Mary Seina who shared a treasured friendship, a passion for antiques, a love of gardens, an appreciation for community, and an incredible vision for an antiques show in Omaha, Nebraska

As detailed on pages 10 and 11 of this program, the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show was originally the vision of founding chairs and dear friends Kimball Lauritzen and Mary Seina. They wanted to bring antiques, fine art, and design experts to Omaha to beautify area homes and to benefit the public garden that they both enjoyed and supported.

Great roots give rise to spectacular things and, on the event of the show's 20th anniversary, we pause to remember the significant gift that our founding chairs gave to the garden and the community when they planted the seeds for the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show. With the original vision set by Kimball and Mary in mind, we carry on old traditions, advance their spirit of hospitality, and forge ahead to new shows with new ideas and concepts, Reimagining what an antiques show in Omaha, Nebraska can be.

A treasured friendship led to a most treasured community event...just as they envisioned all those years ago.

I love the Gardens and I love antiques. This show, to me, is heaven on Earth. And it all started, and continues to be done with my dear friends. How could it be better than this?

- Mary Seina

CONGRATULATIONS ON

YEARS

We are proud to support projects that make the community more beautiful for everyone.

Featured Speakers

SARAH BARTHOLOMEW

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Nashville-based Sarah Bartholomew is renowned for her fresh take on classic sensibility. Her interiors balance beauty and function, layer color and pattern, and are both elegant and practical. She has been featured in many magazines- including ELLE Decor, House Beautiful, Southern Living, Traditional Home, and Better Homes & Gardens. She will join designer Serena Dugan on Saturday afternoon, September 30, to discuss their love of art and design and how they updated their views as they advanced through the design world.

ALESSANDRA BRANCA

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Our Kimball Lauritzen Luncheon will feature a favorite past speaker, Alessandra Branca. Born and raised in Rome, Alessandra acquired an intense love of classical beauty, and those roots still speak to her soul today. Alessandra’s energy never ceases to amaze, and she is constantly inspired by all facets of her life- including design, art, nature, travel, and culture. Casa Branca Palm Beach, a jewel box of a shop, was voted “Best Home Store in Palm Beach”, and features many of Alessandra’s fabrics, wallpapers, embroidered linens, and porcelains. Alessandra’s work has been featured in countless magazines including Architectural Digest, Town & County, the New York Times, Veranda, and ELLE Decor.

SERENA DUGAN

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Serena Dugan, artist, designer, and widely recognized as founder of her namesake brand, Serena & Lily, will certainly attract an audience familiar with her name and brand. Dugan will join Sarah Bartholomew on stage on Saturday, September 30 for a discussion covering the trajectory of their careers, their experience with successful brick-and-mortar stores, and

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

A favorite speaker from 2010 makes a return to the show stage on Saturday morning, September 30. Alexa Hampton has thrived after taking over her father's iconic firm as owner and president in 1998. She has enhanced its legacy of elegant and classically-based interiors for modern living. She will take the stage with fellow New Yorker, Corey Damen Jenkins, who recently joined Alexa as an Architectural Digest AD100 Hall of Fame inductee.

COREY DAMEN JENKINS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Dynamic newcomer Corey Damen Jenkins will entertain and inspire show patrons on Saturday, September 30. Corey is celebrated for his use of vivid colors and layered patterns to create inventive and unexpected spaces. He won HGTV’s competition series "Showhouse Showdown", has appeared as a guest design expert on "The Rachael Ray Show" and "Open House TV", and authored a book, "Design Remix: A New Spin on Traditional Rooms". He will take the stage with his great friend Alexa Hampton on Saturday morning for a presentation highlighting some of their recent work.

SAM SIFTON

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

At this year’s Sunday Luncheon & Lecture, we welcome back Sam Sifton of The New York Times. Sifton is an assistant managing editor of NYT, the founding editor of New York Times Cooking, and is responsible for the publication’s culture and lifestyle coverage. Since 2002, he has served as food editor, culture editor, and national editor, plus he worked as a restaurant critic and columnist for The New York Times Magazine. After his presentation in 2019, Sifton left us wanting more, and here's our chance for another taste of his humor, expertise, and his natural ability to entertain.

Speakers through the years

More than 50 speakers have delighted show guests the past 20 years. Here's a look at the many designers, florists, collectors, editors, tastemakers, and gardeners who have inspired guests with their work and words. Cheers to them for sharing their expertise and enthusiasm for art, design, and cuisine with our show patrons.

20 th Anniversary Committee

Jean Bell, 2004 & 2005

Jill Bydalek, 2016

Kim Davis

Bruce Frasier

Diny Landen, 2007

Sandy Parker, 2009

Ann Tjaden, 2021

Ellen Wright, 2009

National Advisory Committee

Aldous Bertram

Jeffrey Bilhuber

Alessandra Branca

Martyn Lawrence Bullard

Nina Campbell

Shane Connolly

Timothy Corrigan

Barry Dixon

Sophie Donelson

Charles Faudree*

Alexa Hampton

India Hicks

Alex Hitz

Kathryn Ireland

Thomas Jayne

Cathy Kincaid

Mary McDonald

Charlotte Moss

Miles Redd

Suzanne Rheinstein*

Markham Roberts

Carolyne Roehm

Margot Shaw

Mark D. Sikes

P. Allen Smith

Lady Henrietta

Spencer-Churchill

Steven Stolman

Carleton Varney*

Bunny Williams

The Pape Family Foundation would like to thank the staff of Lauritzen Gardens, as well as the volunteers, antiques dealers, and show sponsors for 20 wonderful years.

2023 Show Committee

Founding Chairs

Kimball Lauritzen, 1944-2008

Mary Seina, 1942-2022

Visionary Chair

Cindy Bay*

Krista Anderson

Emily Barr

Fatima Basith, 2019

Cindy Bay*

Morgan Boler

Nikki Boulay

Alexis Boulos

Jody Carstens

Phyllis Choat

Chris Christen

Melissa Darling

Bill Dinsmoor*

Melissa Duffy

Shelley Elson-Roza

Erin Fairchild

Amy Farha-Neary

Chloe Firestone*

Amber Gard

Advisory Committee Chair

Jan Vrana, 2013*

2023 Honorary Chairs

Emily and Clark Lauritzen

Mimi and Jeff Post

Brady Gibson*

Ellie Grace*

Catherine Harrington

Brook Hudson

Ande Johnson*

Katy Joyce

Molly Junge

Sarah Kalhorn-Wisecup*

Kurt Keeler

Julie Kenney, 2021*

Ric Klaas

Emily Lauritzen*

Rosemary Lebeda*

Karisa Malchow

Alyson Manning

Lauren McDonnell

Susan McMannama

John Newman*

2023 General Chairs

Carrie Jenkins*

Cindy Tooher*

Mimi Post, 2018*

Kyle Robino, 2013

Carmen Smith

Brooke Smithberg

Amy Sporrer

Whitney Sandusky

Patricia Stillmock, 2022*

Ann Tjaden, 2021*

Fella Vaughn

Jan Vrana, 2013*

Trish Walz

Richard White*

Nancy Whitted

Traci Willis

Ellie Wolf, 2022*

Sarah Yale

Years in italics indicate past show chair and year of show leadership. * Indicate that the volunteer also serves on the show's Advisory Committee (see page 35).

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF

THE

LAURITZEN GARDENS ANTIQUES SHOW

WE HONOR THE VISIONARY LEADERSHIP OF FOUNDING CHAIRS MARY SEINA AND KIMBALL LAURITZEN. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE VISION AND ADVISORY COMMITTEES, SHOW CHAIRS AND ALL VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE MADE IT ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL OMAHA COMMUNITY EVENTS AND THE COUNTRY'S PREMIERE BOUTIQUE ANTIQUE SHOW.

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Jean Bell

Jean Bell

Susan Cutler

Kathy Quinlan

Cathy Bonnesen

Diny Landen

Jodie Mackintosh

Nancy Prauner

Maureen Turner

Cindy Leiferman

Sandy Parker

Ellen Wright

Betsy Baker

Cathy Perry

Show Chairs

Dawn Dinsdale

Joani Mullin

Lori Williams

Brenda Christensen

Susie Zindel

Kyle Robino

Jan Vrana

Melissa Marvin

Alison O'Neill

Jill Bydalek

Janel Sunderland

Mary Johnson

Mimi Post

Fatima Basith

Debbie Wood

Julie Kenney

Susan McGillick

Ann Tjaden

Patricia Stillmock

Ellie Wolf

Carrie Jenkins

Cindy Tooher

Front row (L to R): Susie Zindel, Jill Bydalek, Susan Cutler, Jean Bell, Cindy Bay, Ann Tjaden, Patricia Stillmock, Lori Williams, Debbie Wood. Middle row (L to R): Fatima Basith, Dawn Dinsdale, Maureen Turner, Betsy Baker, Cathy Perry, Melissa Marvin, Diny Landen, Jan Vrana, Kyle Robino, Cindy Tooher, Janel Sunderland, Carrie Jenkins, Joani Mullin. Back row (L to R): Mary Johnson, Nancy Prauner, Ellie Wolf, Kathy Quinlan, Jodie Mackintosh, Brenda Christensen, Mimi Post, Susan McGillick.

LEARN WITH LEE JOFA

FRIDAY

September 29

2 p.m. | Antiques & Design Academy

Scott Kravet of Kravet, Inc.

DESIGNER WALKS

The“The Artistry and Legacy of Hand Block Textiles”

Hand blocks endure as a rare treasure in the design world and are an important legacy at Lee Jofa. Join Scott Kravet as he looks at artisan prints out of the Kravet archive, along with the blocks that are responsible for these intricate designs.

Tree of Life pattern has been one of the most popular & recognizable textiles since the beginning of the early 18th century. This symbol of life truly dates to the beginning of history’s earliest recordings across many world religions and cultures. The pattern’s timeless nature continues to make it a mainstay for designers around the world.

3 p.m. | Antiques & Design Academy

Learn from an expert on a designer walk. Local design professionals will lead 30-minute tours of the show to talk about the pieces in the show they love, why they love them, and how they would incorporate select pieces into their homes and décor.

Programs are free and start at the guest hospitality booth

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Scott Kravet of Kravet, Inc.

“Toile — Inspiring Storytelling and Charm Through the Years”

Get an exclusive look at a sampling of 18th and 19th century toile from the Kravet archive. Discover some of the very first prints of this popular design, see how it’s made, and uncover what makes this traditional pattern so popular today.

Programs are free and are held in Mary's Café

SPONSORED BY

Jofa originated in 1823 and their beloved Tree of Life pattern, shown here, is one of their oldest textiles. Their pattern is based on an 18th Century Indian pampalore, which can be described as a screen-printed linen that features a lively floral pattern. An English textile designer, Harry Wearne, completed the pattern over a twoyear timeframe in the 1920’s. Lee Jofa’s beautiful design draws influence from Indian and Chinese motifs. The Handblock requires 267 individual blocks to print one 100” vertical repeat of the fabric. Each of these blocks is interlocking to print a specific color and segment of the pattern.

Aclassic– iconic, beautiful, timeless, with the ability to look fresh and vibrant in any setting. Tree of Life will continue to inspire home design for years to come. We feel it is the perfect inspiration to celebrate our show’s amazing history! We want our show to help us all reimagine our own homes & inspire new designs and looks for the future.

SCOTT KRAVET

Scott Kravet is the Chief Creative Director of Kravet Inc., overseeing all aspects of product development for Kravet Inc. and its brands. He is part of the fourth generation to join the family business, which was founded by his great-grandfather in the early 1900s.

Scott manages creative teams in five design studios in New York and worldwide. He has a near encyclopedic knowledge of textiles, and he travels the globe sourcing products from the finest craftsmen and best mills.

JACQUE CHRISTENSEN

Saturday, September 30 at 12:30 p.m.

LIZ LEMPKA

Sunday, October 1 at 10:30 a.m.

AMY L. SCOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION AND DIXON FAMILY FOUNDATION

Visionary Leadership

The Vision Committee was formed in 2010 to ensure the continued and long-term success of the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show. The Vision Committee was responsible for the show's image, show dates, show chairmen, speaker selection, major changes, budgets, show manager & dealers, key staff liaison positions, and provided guidance to the show's general chairs. The Vision Committee led two strategic planning processes engaging a national consultant. The 2018 strategic planning process resulted in the formation of the Advisory Committee model to oversee and preserve the vision of the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show while transitioning to a volunteer led/staff driven model.

Vision Committee Members (2010-2019): Pictured (L to R): Jean Bell, Cindy Bay, Diny Landen, Mary Seina, Bruce Frasier, and Jan Vrana. Not pictured, Lauritzen Gardens executive directors Spencer Crews and John Newman.

2023 Advisory Committee

Under the direction of chair Jan Vrana, the Advisory Committee plays a crucial role in underwriting, strategic planning, speaker selection, engaging local designers, and in securing antiques exhibitors and the show manager. Their oversight and hard work behind the scenes ensures the continued success of the show.

Visionary Chair

Cindy Bay

Advisory Committee Chair

Jan Vrana

2023 Honorary Chairs

Emily and Clark Lauritzen

Mimi and Jeff Post

2023 General Chairs

Carrie Jenkins

Cindy Tooher

Committee Members

Bill Dinsmoor

Chloe Firestone

Brady Gibson

Ellie Grace

Ande Johnson

Sarah Kalhorn-Wisecup

Julie Kenney

Emily Lauritzen

Rosemary Lebeda

John Newman

Mimi Post

Patricia Stillmock

Ann Tjaden

Richard White

Ellie Wolf

The Drew Brothers

For years, Omaha antiques enthusiasts knew where to go for new pieces to add to their collections - Drew’s Antiques and Art Objects.

Jack and Louis Drew were born in Omaha in 1912. At the age of 16, the identical twins opened Drew’s Antiques, the only exclusive antiques shop in Omaha at the time. The twins graduated from Central High School in 1930, and, except for a brief time in the early 1940s when both were drafted into World War II, continued to build their antiques business from then on.

Their instinctive knowledge of what the words “art” and “antique” imply helped them select fine porcelain, glassware, china, snuff boxes, furniture and more to bring back to Omaha from around the globe. Self-taught appraisers and dealers, the Drew brothers established their store, located in the former Bradford Pettis home at 400 S. 39th Street, as Omaha’s destination for high-end antiques and decorative art objects for nearly 50 years.

Their vision and love of antiques lived on through the generosity of The Drew Foundation (Jack, Helen, Louis, and Jean), an organization created to educate and further antique appreciation. Significant gifts from The Drew Foundation during the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show’s early years helped to establish our show and develop multiple generations of antiques enthusiasts across Omaha and the Midwest.

Family - Love - Trust

We invite you to our table.

Congratulations Lauritzen Gardens on 20 years of presenting the Midwest’s premier antiques show!

PuroClean is thrilled to give back by supporting the Lauritzen Gardens Antique Show.

Congratulations on 20 years of offering a one-of-a-kind collector’s experience. We aim to support communities that celebrate and inspire creativity.

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Benefiting the Beauty of Lauritzen Gardens

The Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show is a one-of-a-kind cultural event. The show’s four days bring together high-quality antiques exhibitors, renowned designers and speakers, educational opportunities for our patrons, and so much more. Since 2004, the show has captured the imagination of more than 88,000 attendees who experienced the beauty that is Lauritzen Gardens and generously contributed over $10 million to support the operation and maintenance of our community’s ever-changing living treasure.

The garden strives to impact and inspire every visitor through the natural beauty of our year-round horticultural displays. We develop educational programs that cultivate minds of all ages, work to conserve endangered plants of the Great Plains, and advance the understanding and stewardship of the region’s biological diversity. Our special garden events and unique exhibits provide entertainment, but also connect people to nature in numerous ways.

Since 2004, Lauritzen Gardens and the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show have grown alongside each other and the roots established 20 years ago have given rise to spectacular things. Your generous support of the show will help cultivate a wondrous and vibrant green space in the heart of our city and ensure that the garden continues to flourish.

CELEBRATING THE LAURITZEN GARDENS ANTIQUES SHOW

th ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations on creating these amazing antiques show weekends for 20 years.

We honor and thank everyone who helped make these events successful, from event chairs and their team of volunteers to donors and sponsors.

Your hard work and contributions made this all possible and directly support the mission of the Lauritzen Gardens.

Sincerely,

Cindy & Mogens Bay

2023 Show Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Mercedes-Benz of Omaha

ANTIQUES & DESIGN ACADEMY

Amy L. Scott Family Foundation

Dixon Family Foundation

AUDIO

Ear Specialists of Omaha

Britt Thedinger, M.D.

BOOK SIGNING DESK

Julie Sunderland Collins

CHAMPAGNE LOUNGE

PuroClean

COLLECTOR’S CIRCLE

Porsche of Omaha

COMFORT

Kitchen & Baths by Briggs, Inc.

COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM

Ellen and Stavely Wright

DESIGN PARTNER

Lee Jofa

FLORAL DISPLAY

Streck, Inc.

FRANCES DOWD EXHIBITOR HOSPITALITY ROOM

Duane Dowd

GARDEN VIDEO

Teri and Ron Quinn

GRAND EVENT TENT

Jet Linx

GUEST HOSPITALITY BOOTH

Lutz

KIMBALL LAURITZEN FRIDAY

LUNCHEON & LECTURE

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MARY’S CAF É

Jan and Charles Vrana

MEDIA & WEBSITE

Dani and Dana Bradford

Seline Family Foundation

Smith Kroeger - Jackie and Terry Kroeger

MEDICAL EMERGENCY TEAM

CHI Health

MOBILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

Heritage Communities

Heritage OnCare

MUSIC

Dawn and Sid Dinsdale

PORTERS

Mary Johnson

Mimi Post

PREVIEW PARTY

Julie and Jim Anderson

Mary Lou and Mark Brasee

Chanda and Carlo Chacon

Constellation Collective

Dr. Melissa and Kyle Darling

Dr. Mary Finnegan

Mindy and Bill Geis

Karen Hawkins

Melanie and David Hecker

The Loft at RemLo Studios

Autumn Foland

Jenny and Joe Mickeliunas

Linden Fornoff and Mitch Treu

RAFFLE KPMG LLP

SATURDAY LITE FARE & LECTURE EVENTS

Bridges Trust

SHOW CHECK-IN

NP Dodge and Ryan Gibson

SNEAK PEEK

Esther and Dan Brabec

Rae and Bill Dyer

Julie and Lance Fritz

Susan and Mike Lebens

Annette and Paul Smith

STAGE

Orna and Fergus Hoban

SUNDAY LUNCHEON & LECTURE

Omaha Steaks

SUNDAY WINE SPONSORS

Charlie Sullivan and Eric Burden

Shannon and David Hoy

Carly Turner and Fred Hunzeker

Amy and Steve Lindsay

Alyson and Dr. Tom Manning

Lauren McDonnell

Ashley and Dr. Matthew McMahon

Jeannie O’Donnell-Heckman

Stephanie and Robb Pantano

Patterson Family Foundation

Kristie and Doran Stienike

TRAM TOURS

Beardmore Subaru

TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY SPONSOR

Suzanne and Dr. Rudy Kotula

WATER GARDEN

Chloe Firestone

Ellie Grace Ande Johnson

WINDOW INTO THE SHOW

Pella Windows

WINE & SPIRITS

Terri and Jack McDonnell

ORCHID Anonymous

Krista and Mickey Anderson

Cindy and Mogens Bay

Pat and Dick Bell

Gerry and Bruce Lauritzen

Emily and Clark Lauritzen

John & Elizabeth Lauritzen Foundation- Meg Lauritzen Dodge and Nate Dodge, Blair Lauritzen

Gogel and Matt Gogel, and Emily and Clark Lauritzen

McCarthy Group - Patrick Duffy

Omaha Steaks

Pape Family Foundation

Mimi and Jeff Post

Robert H. Storz Foundation

Robert S. Howard

Valmont Industries, Inc.

HYDRANGEA

The Hawks Foundation

Heider Family Foundation

Orna and Fergus Hoban

Diny and Jim Landen

Security National Bank

Parker Family Foundation

Pinnacle Bank

Sid Dinsdale and Lynn Marchese

Susanne Shore and Pete Ricketts

Kyle and Mike Robino

Ann and Ken Stinson

LOTUS

Amy L. Scott Family Foundation

Bridges Trust

CHI Health

Susan Clifton and Nicole Clifton-Mills

Dixon Family Foundation

Jet Linx

Pella Windows

Molly and Toby Schropp

Jan and Charles Vrana

Ellen and Stavely Wright

The Jim and Shirley Young Family Foundation

ROSE

Conagra Brands

Duane Dowd

Rae and Bill Dyer

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John K. and Lynne D. Boyer

Family Foundation

Suzanne and Dr. Rudy Kotula

Susan and Mike Lebens

Jodie Mackintosh

Cynthia and Robert Milligan

Shirley and Dan Neary

NP Dodge and Ryan Gibson

Porsche Omaha

PuroClean

Robert A. Reed

Polina and Bob Schlott

Streck, Inc.

Nancy and John Webster

IRIS

Beardmore Subaru

Dani and Dana Bradford

Robert Cody

Julie Sunderland Collins

Ann and Jerry Crouse

Susan and Bill Cutler

Christina Fazzone and Henry Davis

Dawn and Sid Dinsdale

Deb and Bill Dinsmoor

Teresa and Andy Ruback and Mandi and Mike Flood

Julie and Lance Fritz

Joan Squires and Dan Hamann

Harley and Beth Schrager Foundation

Heritage Communities and Heritage OnCare

Inroads to Recovery

Carrie and John Jenkins

Julie and Steve Kenney

Kiewit Corporation

Kitchens and Baths by Briggs, Inc.

KPMG, LLP

Myrna Krohn

Bobette and Jay Lerner

Lutz

Alyson and Dr. Tom Manning

Nancy and Mike McCarthy

Terri and Jack McDonnell

Moglia Family Foundation

Nebraska Medicine - Dr. Jim Linder

Nancy and Jay Noddle

Teri and Ron Quinn

Amy and Jeff Schmid

June and Paul Schorr

Seline Family Foundation

Annette and Paul Smith

Smith Kroeger

Jackie and Terry Kroeger

Spruce Capital Group

Martha and David Slosburg

Cindy and Mark Tooher

LILY

Julie and Jim Anderson

Nancy and George Behringer

Jean C. Bell

Esther and Dan Brabec

Mary Lou and Mark Brasee

Charlie Sullivan and Eric Burden

Jody and Gayle Carstens

Chanda and Carlo Chacon

Constellation Collective

Martha and Jon Crane

Dr. Melissa and Kyle Darling

Susan Dennis

Laura and Jay Doll

Matt Dwyer

Ear Specialists of Omaha

Britt Thedinger, M.D.

Jill and Mike Erman

Catherine and Terry Ferguson

Dr. Mary Finnegan

Chloe and Dr. Daniel Firestone

Richard Nielsen and Bruce Frasier

Frasier-Martis Architects, P.C.

Mindy and Bill Geis

Ellie and Ryan Grace

Karen and Kim Hawkins

Family Foundation

Melanie and David Hecker

Shannon and David Hoy

Carly Turner and Fred Hunzeker

Ike and Roz Friedman Foundation

Ande and Adam Johnson

Mary and Todd Johnson

Susan and Todd Johnson

Amy and Steve Lindsay

The Loft at RemLo Studios

Autumn Foland

Lauren McDonnell

Sharon McGill

Susan and Mike McGillick

Ashley and Dr. Matt McMahon

Jenny and Joe Mickeliunas

Brenda Christensen and Mike Morris

Amy and Bryan Neary

Jeannie O’Donnell-Heckman

Stephanie and Robb Pantano

The Patterson Family Foundation

Cathy and Troy Perry

Dr. Cassandra and Gary Pietrok

Lori and Mitch Pirnie

Project Advocates - John Taylor

Kathy and Jim Quinlan

Linda Burt and John Rebrovic

Lynda and John Reed

Kristie and Doran Steinike

Linden Fornoff and Mitch Treu

Kate and Roger Weitz

Sarah and Adam Yale

HYACINTH

The Fred and Sally Bekins Foundation

Sharon and Randy Blackburn

Regina and Jim Boulay

Jill and Mike Bydalek

Renee and John Campbell

Diane and Dr. Jim Canedy

Mary and Hal Daub

Trish and Dick Davidson

Terri and Chris Eischeid

Sue Fletcher

Pam and Roger Fleury

Friedland Family Foundation

Michele van Deventer and Charles Gifford

Greenplains

Melissa Marvin and Geoffrey Hartig

Julie and David Hefflinger

Drs. Shirley and Jim Huerter

Kerry and Craig Kelley

Shannon and Vince Leisey

Linda and Terry J. McClain

McGrath North Mullin and Kratz, PC LLO

Shawn and John Newman

Janet and Tom Nichting

Northern Natural Gas

Beth and Bo Ochsner

Jennifer and Tom Pansing

Mary Pat and Scott Paul

Patti Peterson

Nancy and Mark Prauner

Angie and Sean Quinn

Stacey and Jonathan Rockman

Lindsay and Scott Semrad

United Seeds, Inc.

Pam and Richard Berry

Debbie and Brian Wood

Susie and Jeff Zindel

TULIP

Daun and Lennie Adams

Dr. Ann Marie and Trent Bausch

Cathy and Scot Bonnesen

Karla and Scott Cassels

Phyllis and Norman Choat

Carolyn and Dave Diamond

Sonya and Christian Gray

Kathy Gross

Brian Harr

Sarah Harr

Christine and Bob Harry

Tami and Tracy Hauser

Kayla and Chris Hawkins

Shelley and Mike Homa

Carole and Bob Julian

Janet and Dr. Michael Kroeger

Rosemary and Tom Lebeda

Marilyn and Robert Martin

McNeil Company Builders

Emily and Craig Moody

Mary Ellen Mulcahy

Joani and Mike Mullin

John Nelson

Susie and John Nelson

Sharee and Murray Newman

Rosemary and Fred Ohles

Kendra and Trent Quinlan

Janel Sunderland

Phyllis Toebben

Ric Klaas and Fella Vaughn

Lori and Dr. Stephen Williams

Beth and Tim Wilson

CONTRIBUTORS

Nancy and Joseph Haines

Victoria Halgren

Brenda and David Langenberg

Deenie and Larry Meyerson

Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein

IN-KIND DONORS

Cindy and Mogens Bay

Be Sweet

Boisset Collection - Holly Pendley

Nikki Boulay

The Bubbly Tart

Bridges Trust

Busy Bee

Gwen Cain

Caramel Duchess

Jody and Gayle Carstens

Casa Branca - Alessandra Branca

CHI Health

Phyllis Choat

Chris Christen

Laura and Jay Doll

Elman Print

EmSpace + Lovgren

Far Nienete Wineries and Vineyards

Kate McManus

Lori and Mark Finke

Chloe Firestone

The French Tangerine

Ellie Grace

Greenwald Antiques

Heirloom Fine Foods

Ande Johnson

Kurt Keeler

Emily and Clark Lauritzen

Lauritzen Gardens Guild

Lee Jofa

Loveland Garden Club

Alyson Manning

Mercedes-Benz of Omaha

mine Custom Gifts

Mulhall’s

OBI Creative

Omaha Bagel Co.

Omaha Steaks

Pickleman's Gourmet Café

Mimi Post

Kyle Robino

Sugar Chic Design

Ric Klaas and Fella Vaughn

Jan and Charles Vrana

Nancy Whitted

Pleased to support Lauritzen Gardens

Raffle Tickets

$25 EACH | 5 FOR $100

Raffle tickets are available for purchase at the guest hospitality area, booth 3, through Saturday, September 30 at noon. Drawing held on Saturday, September 30. Need not be present to win.

Signed Baccarat Crystal Vesuvius Caviar Set

A two-piece crystal serving bowl and chiller with caviar and a mother-of-pearl serving spoon. From Ron Greenwald, Greenwald Antiques, value $1,175

Pair of Decorative Pillows From CuratedKravet

A set of two Arley Print pillows by Lee Jofa in the Lagoon colorway, value $1,100

Effortless Entertaining Class

From tablescapes to appetizers, learn how to make an incredible party look effortless! For up to eight participants. From Heirloom Fine Foods, value $1,000

Lucy Cope Lead Crystal Matchstrike

Emerald green hand-blown lead crystal matchstrike. From The French Tangerine, value $850

$1,000 Gift Certificate to “Shop the Show”

2023 Speaker Package

Continue to be inspired by this year’s show speakers with five of their books, value $300

SPONSORED BY

At Home, In the Garden

While many pieces acquired at the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show now grace homes and gardens across our community, several pieces have found a permanent home on the grounds of Lauritzen Gardens. From the iron panels between the arborvitae at the top of the English perennial border to the incensoriums in the community room to the Piper Boy sculptures in the courtyard of the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory’s temperate house, antiques are used to decorate rooms and adorn landscapes across the garden’s 100 acres.

Reimagining the Show Logo

Just as the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show has evolved with new speakers, events, and decor each year, the show’s logo has been updated as well. Here’s a look at six distinct versions of the logos that have represented the show, including the reimagined mark in celebration of the 20th anniversary.

20 years of timeless treasures.

Congratulations on two decades of celebrating the allure of fine antiques. Each rare find represents the craftsmanship and artistry of bygone eras, while preserving the echoes of history for generations to come.

Unparalleled hospitality... it's a show tradition.

In memory of Fran Dowd, who shared her genuine warmth and generosity with show guests for years and who graciously showed us all that hospitality is an act of love, friendship, and building community.

CHEERS

TO 20 YEARS!

A toast to the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show and the many hands that make it happen each and every year.

Thank you for helping us reminisce on past shows and Reimagine what Omaha's antiques show can be.

CARRIE JENKINS & CINDY TOOHER

With sincere gratitude to commemorative program sponsors Ellen and Stavely Wright.

Thank you for your enduring support of the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show, for showcasing the collective history of the show and the garden, and for fostering the vision of founding chairs Kimball Lauritzen and Mary Seina.

The first 20 years have been an incredible story of shared passions, community collaboration, and immense growth. We can't wait to see what the next 20 shows have in store for Omaha and its public garden!

Sponsored in loving memory of 2008 show chair Cindy Leiferman

A Trash to Treasure Story

During the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show, patrons shop for treasures in the booths of the antiques exhibitors. But did you know that the development of Lauritzen Gardens is a literal trash to treasure story?

The land at Lauritzen Gardens is unique compared to many public gardens, as a portion of it was used as a solid waste balefill from 1976 to 1981. During this time, about 50% of Omaha’s municipal household waste was compacted into large blocks, or bales (about 83,000 tons in 1978) and then hauled by rail to the fill site. After deeming that a botanical garden was an excellent reuse of the land, extensive testing for contaminants in both soil and water were conducted and work began on our property in the early 1990s to create an urban oasis for the benefit of plants, wildlife, and people. That work continues today. Though the land has presented some development challenges over the years, the garden is a great reuse of land with restrictions that the balefill imposes.

Thanks to our garden pioneers, steadfast donors, and the grassroots effort to turn a landfill into a beautiful respite for the community, Lauritzen Gardens is a treasured safe haven for reflection and introspection, a place to walk in the fresh air, to keep a nature journal, spend time bathing in the trees, to meditate, to be inspired by the beauty and importance of plants, to experience the seasons, to use our senses, to volunteer and spend time cultivating the land, and to be energized to live happier and healthier lives.

Pictured above: The solid waste balefill operation, circa 1980. Photo courtesy of the Charles Geisler family.

Nebraska is optimistic. Taking on every day with a smile.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of traffic laws at all times.

Jason Papenfuss, MD Justin Madson, MD

Darling, MD Collin Parker, MD

A Grassroots Effort

The word “grassroots” manifests thoughts of resourcefulness, initiation and implementation of new ideas and the coming together of citizens for a common cause. Nowhere does the term more aptly apply than during the inception of a public garden.

From its meager beginning, Lauritzen Gardens has been rooted in a volunteer movement that started in Omaha in the early 1980s. The vision of creating a botanical garden in Omaha to offer education, relaxation, entertainment and inspiration for visitors was born in 1982, more than four decades ago. Initiated by a group of five dedicated volunteers led by Omaha World-Herald Garden Parade columnist, Helena Street, each of these visionaries held true to a love of gardening and a genuine, unending belief in the future. Since then, the garden has steadily expanded into a 100-acre verdant landscape that is full of life year-round.

Similarly, the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show was the vision of a dynamic team, Kimball Lauritzen and Mary Seina, who wanted to share their passion for antiques and love of gardens with the community, while raising necessary funds to sustain their beloved public garden. Just as the garden pioneers garnered support for their cause, Kimball and Mary rallied a team around their effort to establish an antiques show in Omaha, Nebraska. Over the past 20 years, hundreds of volunteers have helped to execute the vision of the founding chairs, sharing their time and talents to create an event unlike any other in the region.

Both the garden and the show were created by the community for the enjoyment and education of the community. The following pages will take you on a journey through the past 20 years, to see visually how, with the help of our generous community, the garden and the show have grown together.

Dawn Sentinels by Bob Guelich is installed on the front ponds in honor of Kimball Lauritzen.

2004

GENERAL CHAIR

Jean Bell

HONORARY CHAIRS

Kimball Lauritzen

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

The Keno Brothers

The inaugural year for the Lauritzen Gardens Antique & Garden Show— an incredible vision and endeavor by antiques enthusiasts and garden advocates Cindy Bay, Jean Bell, Kimball Lauritzen and Mary Seina.

Raising more than $200,000 for Lauritzen Gardens, the successful event set the stage to attract designers, collectors, antiques exhibitors, and patrons of Lauritzen Gardens for years to come.

2005

The Sunpu Castle Gate, a gift from sister city, Shizuoka, Japan is bestowed on the people of Omaha.

2005

GENERAL CHAIR

Jean Bell

HONORARY CHAIRS

Kimball Lauritzen

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill

Charles Faudree

Under the tutelage of Jean Bell, serving in her second year as overall event chair, the Lauritzen Gardens Antique & Garden Show’s presence as a destination event was solidified. With the addition of a second luncheon and featured speaker, the weekend-long event became filled with educational experiences combined with fabulous shopping and collecting opportunities.

2006

The English perennial border is established to showcase hardy blooms throughout the year.

2006

GENERAL CHAIRS

Susan Cutler

Kathy Quinlan

HONORARY CHAIRS

Kimball Lauritzen

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

Jeffrey Bilhuber

Judith Miller

Covering numerous aspects of collecting and interior decorating, preeminent American designer Jeffrey Bilhuber and the “queen of collectibles” and BBC’s “Antiques Roadshow” expert Judith Miller awed guests at the 2006 show.

2007

All aboard! Delighting visitors of all ages, the model railroad garden opened on July 14, 2007.

2007

GENERAL CHAIRS

Cathy Bonnesen

Diny Landen

HONORARY CHAIRS

Cindy Bay

Kimball Lauritzen

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

Sheila Chavetz

Bunny Williams

The show raised over $400,000 for Lauritzen Gardens, nearly doubling the revenue since its inception in 2004. The show serves to become not only a significant revenue source for Lauritzen Gardens but to also attract new donors and benefactors to the garden.

2008

The Lauritzen Gardens Guild created KidStructure, an exhibit designed to inspire creative play outdoors.

2008

GENERAL CHAIRS

Jodie Mackintosh

Nancy Prauner

Maureen Turner

HONORARY CHAIRS

Cindy Bay

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

Jay Strongwater

Carleton Varney

The 2008 show celebrated the vibrant life of show co-founder Kimball Lauritzen and carried on the traditions that she helped create. "Mr. Color" Carleton Varney shared his love of bright hues and patterns and Jay Strongwater, known for big bold bijoux, designed a custom blue vase in honor of Kimball.

2009

The Garden of Memories opened on Memorial Day, a quiet place for remembrance and reflection.

2009

GENERAL CHAIRS

Cindy Leiferman

Sandy Parker

Ellen Wright

HONORARY CHAIRS

Cindy Bay

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

Charles Faudree

P. Allen Smith

Bringing beauty to indoor and outdoor spaces was the theme of the 2009 show. Landscape designer, horticulturist, and television host P. Allen Smith shared his passion for gardens while Charles Faudree, shared his expertise in French Country décor and interior design.

In October, Lauritzen Gardens started its tenth year of full-scale operations as Omaha’s public garden!

2010

GENERAL CHAIRS

Betsy Baker

Cathy Perry

HONORARY CHAIRS

Cindy Bay

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

Barry Dixon

Alexa Hampton

Fresh takes on classic design that fill your imagination and open your home to soulful hospitality were on full display in 2010. A festive time was had by all as Barry Dixon and Alexa Hampton took the stage to entertain and educate guests. Duane Hampton made a special guest appearance.

2011

The garden hosted Outside Kaneko, a collection of works by internationally-known artist Jun Kaneko.

2011

GENERAL CHAIRS

Dawn Dinsdale

Joani Mullin

Lori Williams

HONORARY CHAIRS

Cindy Bay

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

Charlotte Moss

Suzanne Rheinstein

With luncheons celebrating the elegance of Old New York and the garden’s version of the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge, design from coast to coast was celebrated in 2011. With A-list designers

Charlotte Moss and Suzanne Rheinstein, the show raised more than $450,000 for the garden.

Lauritzen Gardens launched its plant conservation program and became a member of the Center for Plant Conservation.

2012

GENERAL CHAIRS

Brenda Christensen

Susie Zindel

HONORARY CHAIRS

Cindy Bay

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

Alessandra Branca

Coleen Christian Burke

Thomas Jayne

From holiday magic at the White House to flawless and livable style in home interiors, the 2012 show was full of inspiration. A Sunday event was added to the schedule and the net income exceeded $500,000 for the first time in the show’s history.

2013

A historical treasure, the Storz Gazebo enjoyed its first full year in the garden and won a preservation award.

2013

GENERAL CHAIRS

Kyle Robino

Jan Vrana

HONORARY CHAIRS

Cindy Bay

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

Kathryn Ireland • Carolyne Roehm

Danielle Rollins • Eddie Ross

COMMISSIONED ARTIST

Harrison Howard

The 2013 show was a spectacular celebration of a decade of treasures at the garden. The milestone show featured incredible visual elements and set records for attendance and money raised for the garden!

The Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory opens, making the garden a four-season destination.

2014

GENERAL CHAIR

Melissa Marvin

HONORARY CHAIRS

Cindy Bay

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

Fiona, Lady Carnarvon

Mary McDonald

Chef Brian O'Malley

The 2014 show featured vibrant gardens, rare finds, and discussions with a celebrity designer, local celebrity chef, and an iconic British celebrity/countess. The show’s net income surpassed $600,000—yet another milestone.

The conservation discovery garden opened, visually weaving the garden's plant conservation efforts into the landscape.

2015

GENERAL CHAIR

Alison O'Neill

HONORARY CHAIRS

Cindy Bay

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

Martyn Lawrence Bullard

India Hicks

Jane Scott Hodges

Chef Cedric Fichepain

Extraordinary fashion, design, attention to detail and culinary experiences were all on the menu during the 2015 show. A new event tent made its debut and with more space for luncheons, the show’s net annual income surpassed $600,000.

The Sunpu Chaya was gifted to the people of Omaha in honor of 50 years of friendship with Shizuoka, Japan.

2016

GENERAL CHAIR

Jill Bydalek

HONORARY CHAIRS

Cindy Bay

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

Alex Hitz

Jane Scott Hodges

Executive Chef Grant Hon

Markham Roberts

From the experts in design and entertaining down to the pineapple décor elements, the 2016 show recognized the spirit of hospitality that has become a tradition at the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show.

A video tribute to Mary Seina resulted in shock for Mary and an ovation from the crowd.

2017

The garden’s titan arum, The Amazing Stinko, completed its first full bloom cycle.

2017

GENERAL CHAIR

Janel Sunderland

HONORARY CHAIRS

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

Shane Connelly

Sophie Donelson

Tyler Fry • Grant Hon

Mark D. Sikes

COMMISSIONED ARTIST

Liz Dixon

Fine antiques, botanical cocktails, sustainable floristry, fresh menu selections and a fascination with blue and white combined to inspire show patrons in 2017.

2018

The color burst is established, adding a swath of colorful annuals and perennials to the garden.

2018

GENERAL CHAIRS

Mary Johnson

Mimi Post

HONORARY CHAIRS

Cindy Bay

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

Miles Redd

Steven Stolman

Matt Stamp

COMMISSIONED ARTIST

Liz Dixon

The 15th anniversary weekend focused on the celebration and growth of our beloved show. It was an incredible fête, with breathtaking florals, fetching zebras, world class dealers, and fabulous speakers.

2019

The Garden in the Glen stream is renovated, allowing guests more access to this shady area.

2019

GENERAL CHAIRS

Fatima Basith

Debbie Wood

HONORARY CHAIRS

Cindy Bay

Mary Seina

SHOW SPEAKERS

Nina Campbell

Margot Shaw • Sam Sifton

Christian Tortu

This incredible weekend of design, florals, and entertaining was full of culture and style. With fabulous horticouture installations, a modern vibe, and a lineup of speakers to be inspired by, the show raised a record net of $682,000.

2021

After being closed to guests in spring 2020, the daffodil walk made a triumphant return in 2021.

2021

GENERAL CHAIRS

Julie Kenney

Susan McGillick

Ann Tjaden

HONORARY CHAIRS

Dr. Amy Haddad

Steve Martin

SHOW SPEAKERS

Timothy Corrigan

Lawrence Fairchild

Cathy Kincaid

Bronson van Wyck

Highlighting serendipitous moments that bring us delight, the show brought something wonderful to the community in a year when we all needed it. The show raised a record gross of $2,100,000 to support the garden.

2022

Ground was broken on Sofia's Play Garden, a space for all ages to explore nature through hands-on experiences and play.

2022

GENERAL CHAIRS

Patricia Stillmock

Ellie Clinch Wolf

HONORARY CHAIRS

Polina and Bob Schlott

SHOW SPEAKERS

Aldous Bertram

Karen MacNeil

Alex Papachristidis

The 2022 show featured a host of antiques combined with a hint of modernity, a touch of whimsy, a host of butterflies, and a bit of the unexpected. The bright and bold show was a garden party to remember with a trifecta of visual experiences - the botanical gardens, the curated antiques booths, and showstopping décor.

It can't be an antiques show without exhibitors...

Every fall, we anxiously await the week when antiques exhibitors pull their big box trucks through the garden gates and unload the treasures they have hand-selected for the show weekend. We love to see the pieces that they've found and hear the stories behind them, but more so, we love to see their smiling faces once again and hear how the past year has been. Our antiques exhibitors have become like family over the years and every show weekend feels like a reunion. On the occasion of the show's 20th anniversary, we warmly welcome back our friends, our antiques exhibitors!

Kind Words from our Friends:

“The Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show is a hidden gem in the Midwest, with a phenomenal following, enthusiasm and support, without equal in today’s market.” – Trace Mayer, Trace Mayer Antiques

"Year after year, the committee, the staff of the gardens, and the show management team, somehow manage to set the bar higher. I have never been involved with a more gracious antiques show in my 20 plus years in the business." – Tom Farkas, Rumi Antiques

"If you like antiques in a beautiful setting, you should not miss the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show." – Janice Woods, Black Tulip Antiques

Opposite page: Top row (L to R): Ron Greenwald of Greenwald Antiques, Jonathan Tung of Lotus Gallery

Bottom row (L to R): Trace Mayer of Trace Mayer Antiques, Mindy Baschnagel of Rédefined Decor, Mark Finke of Jayne Thompson Antiques

This page: Top row (L to R): Jennifer Shapiro and Jacqueline Smelkinson of The Spare Room, Zane Moss of Zane Moss Antiques. Bottom row (L to R): Richard Kasvin of Chicago Center for the Print, Larry Bergman of Coulee Oriental Carpets, Thomas Fortner of Thomas Fortner Antiques.

Show Map

Other Booths

Lee Jofa BOOTH 2

Guest Hospitality BOOTH 3

Do not miss the opportunity to take a piece of Kravet/Lee Jofa home with you. A selection of rare antique documents from Scott Kravet's collection will be available for purchase during show hours from Thursday to Saturday.

Unique Antiques Exhibitors

Ameritiques, Ltd.

Crystal Lake, IL

BOOTH 23

Anthony Scornavacco Antiques

St. Paul, MN

BOOTH 4

Arader Galleries

Philadelphia, PA

BOOTHS 20-21

Barley Twist

La Porte, IN

BOOTH 13

Birdsall Haase

St. Paul, MN

BOOTH 14

Chicago Center for the Print

Chicago, IL

BOOTH 26

Coulee Oriental Carpets

Whitehall, WI

BOOTH 16

Elliott & Elliott Arts & Antiques

Harbor Springs, MI

BOOTH 27

Greenwald Antiques

Woodmere Village, OH

BOOTHS 8-9

Jayne Thompson Antiques

Harrodsburg, KY

BOOTH 12

Jesse Davis Antiques

London, U.K.

BOOTH 17

Kathy Tobler Silver

Granbury, TX

BOOTH 25

Kelleher Fine Art

Turlock, CA

BOOTH 7

Loana Marina Purrazzo

Evanston, IL

BOOTH 19

Lotus Gallery

Austin, TX

BOOTH 18

Morning Glory Antiques

Fairway, KS

BOOTH 24

Redefined Décor

Chicago, IL

BOOTH 6

Roberto Freitas American

Antiques & Decorative Arts

Stonington, CT

BOOTH 10

Schorr & Dobinsky

Reading, PA

BOOTH 15

Silver Art by D & R

Baltimore, MD

BOOTH 29

The Spare Room

Baltimore, MD

BOOTH 22

Trace Mayer Antiques

Anchorage, KY

BOOTH 5

Vintage Lux

West Hollywood, CA

BOOTH 11

Yew Tree House Antiques

Greenwich, CT

BOOTH 28

Anthony Scornavacco

BOOTH 4

17th, 18th, and early 19th century silver, furniture, jewelry, paintings, and porcelain.

Trace Mayer Antiques

BOOTH 5

English and European antiques, fine art, and Museum Bees.

Redefined Décor

BOOTH 6

An eclectic mix of vintage home accessories, furniture and art with an uncommon touch of style that turns a house into a home.

Kelleher Fine Art

BOOTH 7

Late 19th century and mid-20th century impressionist and modernist fine art.

TONY SCORNAVACCO

23 West Sixth Street St. Paul, MN 55102

612-963-8121

tony@anthonyscornavacco.com anthonyscornavacco.com

TRACE MAYER

12404 Ridge Road Anchorage, KY 40223 502-797-2347

trace@museumbees.com

tracemayerantiques.com

MINDY BASCHNAGEL

1819 W. Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 312-226-8557

info@redefineddecor.com redefineddecor.com

KEN KELLEHER

128 N. Center Street Turlock, CA 95380 209-890-5578

info@kelleherfineart.com

kelleherfineart.com

Greenwald Antiques

BOOTH 8 AND 9

Specializing in 18th, 19th, and 20th century decorative arts, fine jewelry and luxury goods.

Roberto Freitas American Antiques & Decorative Arts

BOOTH 10

18th and 19th century American furniture and fine art, complemented by a selection of decorative art, marine art, and folk art.

Vintage Lux

BOOTH 11

Luxury leader specializing in Hermes, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. New and pre-owned handbags, costume jewelry, and textiles.

Jayne Thompson

Antiques

BOOTH 12

Fine English and Continental furniture and accessories from the 17th to early 19th centuries.

RONALD GREENWALD

28480 Chagrin Boulevard Woodmere Village, OH 44122 216-839-6100

ronald@greenwaldantiques.com greenwaldantiques.com

ROBERTO FREITAS

156 Water Street Stonington, CT 06378 860-535-1797

info@robertofreitas.com

robertofreitas.com

GIUDITTA BADIALI

West Hollywood, CA

giudittabadiali@yahoo.com

vintagelux.com

MARK FINKE AND LORI THOMPSON FINKE

847 Kennedy Bridge Road Harrodsburg, KY 40330

859-748-5628

info@jaynethompsonantiques.com

jaynethompsonantiques.com

Barley Twist

BOOTH 13

18th and 19th century English and Continental furniture and accessories, sprinkled with classic mid-century modern.

Birdsall Haase

BOOTH 14

Fine and rare antique jewelry dating from ancient times through the Art Deco movement.

Schorr & Dobinsky

BOOTH 15

Specializing in French and English furniture and accessories.

Coulee Oriental Carpets

BOOTH 16

A select assemblage of antique weavings for the decorator or collector.

WILLIAM (BILL) WALKER

818 Jefferson Avenue La Porte, IN 46350

708-445-0100

barley.twist@sbcglobal.net

MICHAEL BIRDSALL AND ROGER HAASE

616 Montcalm Place St. Paul, MN 55116

651-224-3669

michael@birdsallhaase.com

BARRY DOBINSKY AND ROSEMARY SCHORR

8 Royal Court Reading, PA 19607

610-334-9132

bdobinsky@aol.com

schorranddobinsky.com

LARRY BERGMAN

N33015 Square Bluff Road

Whitehall, WI 54773

715-797-1751

couleerugs@gmail.com

Jesse Davis Antiques

BOOTH 17

Fine English majolica, Portuguese and French and Palissy wares, Staffordshire animal figures, fine 19th century animal paintings, and ormolu and glass epergnes.

Lotus Gallery

BOOTH 18

Asian decorative arts, antiquities, and fine jewelry.

Loana Marina Purrazzo

BOOTH 19

A curated collection of distinctive sculptural jewelry and handbags.

Arader Galleries

BOOTH 20 AND 21

16th through 19th century American paintings, works on paper, rare maps, and prints of the American West.

JESSE DAVIS

10 Mina Road

London, United Kingdom

SW19 3AU

201-232-7189

jessedavis@talk21.com

jessedavis-antiques.co.uk

FRANCISCA TUNG AND JONATHAN TUNG

1009 W. Sixth Street Austin, TX 78703

512-474-1700

info@lotusasianart.com

lotusasianart.com

LOANA MARINA PURRAZZO

P.O. Box 6274

Evanston, IL 60204

310-488-0573

lmpurrazzo@gmail.com

LORI COHEN

1308 Walnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

215-796-0358

loricohen@aradergalleries.com

aradergalleries.com

The Spare Room

BOOTH 22

Specializing in 18th and 19th century jewelry, ceramics, and decorative objects.

Ameritiques, Ltd.

BOOTH 23

Estate finds, antique, vintage and design jewelry, fine and decorative arts.

Morning Glory Antiques

BOOTH 24

Direct importers of French and Italian antiques.

Kathy Tobler Silver

BOOTH 25

Specializing in American sterling silverware and holloware from 1865 to 2023, as well as American and English silver novelties.

JACQUELINE SMELKINSON, MARCIA MOYLAN, AND JENNIFER SHAPIRO

P.O. Box 4684

Baltimore, MD 21212

410-963-3195

spareroomantiques@att.net

thespareroomantiques.com

MARCIA AND MITCH WEISZ

P.O. Box 515 Crystal Lake, IL 60039

815-347-2838

farmyup@comcast.net

etsy.com/shop/ameritiques

CRAIG RINGSTAD AND DONALD FIELDS

5410 Windsor Lane Fairway, KS, 66205

913-568-5477

firestationguy@yahoo.com

KATHY TOBLER AND TERRI CAVIGLIA

P.O. Box 5550

Granbury, TX 76049

817-889-3661

ktobler3731@gmail.com

kathytobler.com

Chicago Center for the Print

BOOTH 26

A fine art gallery with original mid-century posters from around the world, contemporary prints, linen-backing and framing works on paper, and restoration.

Elliott & Elliott

BOOTH 27

Vintage jewelry, Native American art and objects, Modernism, American folk art.

Yew Tree House Antiques

BOOTH 28

English and Continental furniture, formal and country, folk art, objects and British contemporary art.

Silver Art by D & R

BOOTH 29

Specializing in antique French silver and antique French fine art.

RICHARD KASVIN AND ALEXIS DESROSIERS

1451 W. Fullerton Avenue

Chicago, IL 60614

773-477-1585

rkasvin@prints-posters.com prints-posters.com

DIANE AND DICK ELLIOTT

292 E. Third Street Harbor Springs, MI 49740

231-838-3993

dick@elliott-elliott.com

elliott-eliott.com

KEVIN KLEINBARDT AND AHNA PETERSON

P.O. Box 5119 Greenwich, CT 06831

212-249-6612

ythantiques@yahoo.com

yewtreehouseantiques.com

JASMINE AND THIERRY DOUSSIERE

5726 Pimlico Road

Baltimore, MD 21209

202-257-6668

jasmine@silverartbydandr.com

silverartbydandr.com

Dealers through the years

150 antiques exhibitors from across the country and around the world have showcased and sold their fine antiques at Lauritzen Gardens throughout the 20 years of the show. With a diverse range of offerings, including furniture, fine art, silver, and more, their thoughtfully curated booths provide show attendees with ample opportunities to explore, learn, and shop. Thank you to all of the companies and individuals below who have joined our show weekend since 2004. Our sincere apologies for any omissions.

Across the Channel

American Eagle Antiques

American Spirit Antiques

Ameritiques, Ltd.

Anthony Scornavacco Antiques

Antique Corner

Antique Cupboard

Antique Interiors

Antiques on Eleven

Arader Galleries

Arthur Phillips, Ltd.

Artifacts

Atlanta Silver & Antiques

B. Viz Design

Barbara Fine Art

Barley Twist

Birdsall Haase

Blackburn Antiques

Black Tulip Antiques

Bogenrief Studios

Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts

Boxwoods

Brennan & Mouilleseaux

Busch & Fielding

Button Box

Carlson & Stevenson

Chestnut Gallery

Chicago Center for the Print

Chine

Cincinnati Fine Art

Cinnamon Hill Antiques, Inc.

Clark Graves Antiques

Coleman & Mary

Cottage Gardens

Coulee Oriental Carpets

Covet by Christos

Crow & Company Antiques

D.G. Grissom Jewelry

David Dike Fine Art

David Overall Chinese Export

Porcelain

Davis-O'Reilly Antiques

DELUXE, Inc.

Derek & Tina Rayment Antiques

Dinan & Chighine

Dorothy Gallun Fine Jewelry

Earle Vandekar of Knightsbridge, Inc.

East End Galleries

The Elephant's Ear/Brocante

Elliott & Elliott Arts & Antiques

Elva Needles Antiques, Inc.

Embellish Antiques

Embree and Lake

Ericson Gallery

Farmbrook Designs, LLC

Faustina Pace Antiques & Interiors

Fermette Antiques

Fletcher/Copenhaver Fine Art

FraMont Fine Art

The French Table, LLC

G. Davis Rare Books

G. Sergeant Antiques

Gordon Harrison

Grau & Company

Greenwald Antiques

Hastening Antiques

Ile de France Antiques

Imperial Fine Books

James Kennedy Fine Poster Art

Janice Paull

Jayne Thompson Antiques

Jerry S. Hayes Fine Majolica

Jesse Davis Antiques

John Roberts

John H. Rogers Antiques, CAFS, LLS

Jonathan Shapero Private Jeweler

Joseph M. Hayes Antiques

Katherine Denney Blair & Associates

Katherine Walker Griffith

Kathy Tobler Silver

Kelleher Fine Art

Kenneth Probst Galleries

Kimball & Bean Garden Antiques

Lina's Interiors, Inc.

Linda Ketterling Fine Majolica

Linda W. Pearce

Lisa Kellie Russo Antiques

Loana Marina Purrazzo

Lotus Gallery

Lotz Fine Antique Clocks

Lynda Willauer Antiques

M. McAlister

Manor House Antiques

Marona Studio

Mercato Italian Antiques & Artifacts

Michael Caden Gallery

Michael Hall Antiques

Mignon Topping

Morning Glory Antiques

Mountain Lodge Antiques

Mountain Thistle Antiques, LLC

Nevill Antiques

Nufangle Fine Antiques & Whimsy

Nula Thanhauser

Odyssey Fine Arts

Olde Good Things

Only Authentics

Park Place Gallery

Parrin & Co.

Paula Gins Antique Linens

Piccolo Art

Poster Glory

Poverty Hollow

R. Ege Antiques

Rare Print Gallery

Red Fox Fine Art

Redefined Décor

Rick Scott Antique Boxes

Robert Morrissey Antiques & Fine Art

Roberto Freitas American Antiques & Decorative Arts

Robertsons

Rumi Antiques

Running Battle Antiques

Sallea Antiques

Schorr & Dobinsky

Schweiz-Mar

Scott Brosz

Sebasky & Hildreth

Sheridan Loyd American Antiques

Silver Art by D & R

Solomon Suchard Antiques & Fine Art

The Spare Room

Spencer Weisz Galleries

Stanford Fine Art

Studio Sonja Milan

Sue Robinette Antiques

T.J. Antorino Antiques & Design

Thomas M Fortner Antiques

Three Friends Studio, Ltd.

Trace Mayer Antiques

Tutto dal Mondo

Vintage Lux

W.J. Morrill, Ltd.

Watch Me!

Weiss Antiques Gallery

Wellesley House, Ltd.

Whitehall at the Villa Antiques

William H. Blythe Jewelers

Yew Tree House Antiques

Zane Moss Antiques, Inc.

Show Managers

The Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show has greatly benefited from the expertise, knowledge, and industry insight from several show managers through the years. Their connections with exhibitors in the industry and experience with shows across the country have helped the Omaha show grow and thrive over the years. From Charlie Miller, who laid the foundation and got things running, to Sandy and Josh Wainwright, who analyzed multiple aspects of the show and took the event to another level, to Lori and Mark Finke who have an eye for design and detail and understand the changing market and customer base, the show you see today is a testament to the work that they have all put in to this event behind the scenes.

Staff Liaisons to the Show

The show has been led internally by Lauritzen Gardens staff members in the development and marketing/events departments. These staff members create a master plan each year and help coordinate all aspects of the show, from fundraising to vendor contracts, permits to equipment and tent rentals, and even catering arrangements. Alongside the show managers and volunteers, their organization and communication assist the rest of the wider team through the show each and every year. The seven staff listed below have all assisted in executing and growing the show for the garden:

Danelle Myer (2004-2009)

Kayla Scott (2010-2013)

Chantel LeMaster (2014)

Lori Bausch (2014-2017)

Denise Bartels (2018)

Cynthe Johnson (2019-2020)

Sarah Kalhorn-Wisecup (2021-present)

Pictured (L to R): Danelle Myer of Lauritzen Gardens and Charles F. Miller of Miller, Hamilton & Company, Inc., Josh and Sandy Wainwright of Wainwright & Associates, Lori and Mark Finke of Jayne Thompson Antiques.

Upcoming Garden Events

Lauritzen Gardens is a vibrant place year-round, with special events and activities for all ages. We invite you to return to experience everything that the garden has to offer throughout the year.

Spooky Spirits | Friday, October 20 at 6 p.m.

The garden will transform into a captivating realm of after-hours fun, foliage and SPOOKY SPIRITS. Get ready to sip on themed cocktails amidst lush greenery and bewitching blooms. Delight in tantalizing treats from Abraham Catering, engage in playful garden games, and enjoy bone-chilling entertainment during this adults-only escapade.

Ghoulish Garden Adventure | Sunday, October 29 from noon to 4 p.m.

Discover the things in nature that make the fall so festive! Dress in costume and explore a variety of fun and educational activity stations throughout the garden.

Merry & Bright | November 18 through 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

During Merry & Bright, thousands of poinsettias bursting with rich, vibrant color fill the floral display hall in a glowing tribute to the holidays. In addition to the 20' tall poinsettia tree, this year's show features 12 displays that reflect the beauty of the winter season. Guests can sing new, botanical-inspired lyrics to the holiday classic "The 12 Days of Christmas" as they tour the show. The garden closes at 4 p.m. with the last daytime entry at 3 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Bright Nights | November 18, 19, 22, 24-26 and December 1-3, 8-23, and 26-30 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Set a merry mood with friends and family and explore the illuminated indoor gardens. From a 20’ tall poinsettia tree to a tropical paradise, see festive installations that glow, shine, and celebrate the 12 Days of Winter, showcasing nature in a new light. Timed tickets are required for this event and may be purchased online at lauritzengardens.org.

Deck the Holidays: Fa-la-Fantasy | Thursday, December 7 at 11:30 a.m.

Celebrate the holiday season and support the garden's educational programs by attending the Lauritzen Gardens Guild’s annual Deck the Holidays luncheon. Featuring acclaimed floral artist Kiana Underwood of Tulipina. Reservations are required.

Lights and Libations | December 8, 15, and 22 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Join us on select Fridays during Bright Nights, as we treat guests to evenings full of lights and libations! Exclusively on these nights, our cash-only bars will serve up a festive array of cocktails, beers, and wines. Stroll through the indoor gardens, drink in hand, while enjoying the illuminated displays. Great for a date night or for a cheerful evening with friends and family. Advance timed tickets are required and are available at lauritzengardens.org.

BRICKLIVE: BRICKOSAURS | Opening mid-January 2024

It's a brick-built adventure on a Jurassic scale! With more than 30 sculpture installations and more than 1.5 million bricks, this unique collection of dinosaurs provides an awe-inspiring spectacle for visitors. With amazing models, including a huge T-Rex, Stegosaurus and Triceratops, this touring show contains some of the most extraordinary toy brick builds ever created. Visitors can experience first-hand what it would have been like to come face-to-face with these incredible prehistoric creatures, while learning about the plants that they lived alongside.

Copyright © Brick Live Group Limited. All rights reserved. Brick Live Group Limited is an independent producer of BRICKLIVE and is not associated with The LEGO Group. LEGO® is a trademark of LEGO Juris A/S.

Orchid Show and Sale | March 23 and 24, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Want to add instant sophistication to your home with a new houseplant? Want to learn more about growing and caring for orchids? Want to explore one of the most diverse plant families on Earth? Then you won’t want to miss the Greater Omaha Orchid Society’s Orchid Show and Sale. With an assortment of incredible orchids for sale from regional vendors, this is THE place to buy orchids (and learn about them too)!.

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CONGRATULATIONS on 20 years of amazing shows

165 YEARS OF SERVING NEBRASKA.

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