MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013
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What is the oldest piece of furniture in your house? “We have a chair from the 1960s, It’s got a sweet floral pattern. � Robbie Reynolds, Boston Financial, Lawrence
ANTIQUES AND HOME DECOR ITEMS are plentiful in French Accent, 700 Locust St., in North Lawrence. and dresses, linens, china and furniture fits perfectly in the light-filled, high-ceilinged storefront. Store owners have collaborated on a vintage home decor brochure, which includes a map of their shops and some of the home-based sellers nearby. The brochure also has a section for antiques and housewares shops across the river in the main part of Lawrence. Store owners’ latest venture to help build buzz and extend hours for shoppers who can’t make it on weekends is Nola Nights. The cluster of shops has open houses from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month. “To have more than one antique shop is always a lure for people,� Conrad said. “And the more little businesses we get out there growing, the better.�
JANE GARVIN, of Lawrence, ponders over a table at Tooter and Tillaye’s Homegoods, 644 Locust St., the lat— Features reporter Sara Shepherd can be reached at est comer to the antiques scene in North Lawrence. 832-7187. Follow her at Twitter.com/KCSSara.
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Carleta Nunez, student, Lawrence
“All of our stuff is pretty new. Probably my dresser. I’ve had it for 20 years.� Tammy Mendoza, home health aide, Lawrence
“Old black leather couches.�