My goal is to publish new posts twice a week — Mondays and Thursdays. However, if you don’t see a new post on Thursday, it’s because I was too busy, so please look for a new one the following Monday.

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The Chicago Antiques + Art + Design Show ended yesterday after a three-day run from May 19-21, 2017. Most dealers were pleased enough with the show that they will be returning for next year’s edition. A few exhibitors did poorly, but that always happens at any show.

The show started off with a dud of a preview party on Thursday night. The sponsor of the party, the Illinois Executive Mansion, failed to turn out enough people, so the party was very lightly attended. Additionally there was only cheese and crackers, bad wine and no liquor. Ugh! We were able to make a nice sale to one of our best clients, but that had nothing to do with the party. I already spoke to the promoter who said she will have a new sponsor for next year’s preview party.

Attendance was moderate for most of the show and business was more or less steady. Each day started out very slowly, and picked up as the day went on. We made sales every day, so we’re pleased. French glass sold best (so what else is new?).

We’re looking forward to next year’s edition of the show. Surely there will be some changes in the exhibitors, with a few dropping out and a few replacements, but the overall quality will continue to be very high. The city of Chicago can be proud of the show.

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Our next show is the Denver World Wide Antique Show in mid-July, so we’ll take some time to smell the roses. I’ll be buying and selling in the meantime, so be in touch if you’re doing either.

I recently listed some new items on my website and I’ll be listing more in the near future. Please check my site as often as you can.

Click here to check my website for the latest items and to look around. I will update it as often as time permits. We’re still very much in business between shows, so please don’t hesitate to email or call. I always strive to offer the finest objects for sale on my website and at every show. There are many items for sale, sold items with prices and free lessons about glass and lamps. And remember to keep reading my blog.