Antique & Craft Guild of Alvin

Christmas in July Sale

2006-07-08T09:25:00.000-07:00

You are invited to visit the Alvin Antique Center and Marketplace for its Christmas in July Sale. The Center offers a large variety and bargain prices. There are more than 150 dealers in the 55,000 square foot mall. During July, you will find 10% - 50% off items in selected booths. Located at 2500 South Loop 35, the mall is opened Tuesdays - Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5:00 p.m. While shopping, take a lunch time break and visit the new Milk Pail Tea Room and Eatery located in the back section of the mall.

For more information visit the Center's website, www.alvinantiquecenter.com.

Spring Fling Sale

2006-04-17T12:54:00.000-07:00

The Alvin Antique Center & Marketplace announces their storewide Spring Fling Sale, April 15 - April 30. Hurry and check out the great savings. There are over 50 dealers under one roof for shoppers to experience a real adventure in shopping. Alvin Antique Center is located at 2500 S. Loop 35, Alvin, Texas. Opened Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. For more details call 281-388-0537.

BIG Inventory Sale

2005-06-20T19:40:00.000-07:00

The General Store, a resale shop and used book store, is having a BIG inventory depletion sale. Items are reduced 50%. There is everything from furniture, memorabilia, records, glassware, cast iron, collectibles, and many smalls. Bookcases and display cabinets are also for sale. Hardback books are $2.00 each. Paperbacks are 70% off the cover price with a minimum of $1.00 on westerns. There is a large selection of westerns, science fiction, and romance. Store hours are Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The General Store is located at 1911 S. Gordon, Alvin, TX 77511. For more details call 281-585-2594.

End of the Month Sale

2005-05-24T12:58:00.000-07:00

Victorian Rose Resale Shop "End of the Month Sale" is set for Saturday and Sunday, May 28 & 29, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. A member of The Antique & Craft Guild of Alvin, Victorian Rose is located at 1655 Kost, Alvin, Texas. You will find everything from appliances and furniture to old records and plants. For $1.00 you can fill up a plastic grocery bag of goodies.

For more information about Victorian Rose, check out www.alvinantiques.com or call 281-756-0001.

50% Off Sale

2005-05-17T08:14:00.000-07:00

The General Store, a resale shop and bookstore, has announced a BIG inventory depletion sale including display cabinets and used books. Most items are 50% OFF. The General Store is located at 1911 S. Gordon, Alvin, Texas. Hours are Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call 281-585-2594 for more information or appointments. You don't want to miss this BIG SALE!

"Spring Clean Sale No. 2"

2005-05-17T08:09:00.000-07:00

Big Yard Sale! Arbor Antiques Services, Inc. has planned its second "Spring Clean Sale". You don't want to miss it. Begins Thursday, May 19 - Saturday, May 21, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., at 711 Riverside Dr., Hillcrest Village, Alvin, Texas. For more details, visit their website: www.arborantiques.com or blog at arborantiques.blogspot.com

Bennett Estate Sale

2005-05-17T07:32:00.000-07:00

Arbor Antiques Services, Inc. announces another local estate sale. The Estate of Edna and Paul Bennett will be held on site at 104 Crestmont, Hillcrest Village, Alvin, Texas. The sale opens to the public Thursday, May 19 - Saturday, May 21, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. For more information check out their website, www.arborantiques.com

Two Shopping Events

2005-04-26T14:32:00.000-07:00

Arbor Antiques Services announces a combined estate sale. The estates of Mary and Hank Welo and Ruby Clifton are offered for sale in one location at 305 Riverside Drive, Hillcrest Village, Alvin, Texas. The Preview and Sale is set for Wednesday, April 27, 2005, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Regular Sale begins Thursday, April 28 - Saturday, April 30, from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

In addition to this estate sale, Arbor Antiques Services is conducting a Storage and Warehouse "Spring Clean" Liquidation Sale. This event is conveniently located at 711 Riverside Drive, just down the street from the estate sale, and begins Thursday, April 28 - Saturday, April 30, from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

For more details about both events and directions, visit their website at www.arborantiques.com

Nearly Eden Resale Relocates

2005-04-25T16:27:00.000-07:00

Nearly Eden Resale will be celebrating the Grand Opening of their NEW location on April 30, 2005 from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The new location is 4230 East FM 1462, Rosharon, Texas, just 1.5 miles east of Hwy 288 on 1462. They have lots of good stuff and will feature a sidewalk sale, too. Make plans to visit their new location and join in their grand opening celebration.

It's Round Top Time in Texas

2005-03-15T11:26:00.000-08:00

Mark your calendar! It is Round Top time in Texas. Arbor Antiques Services, Inc. opens its antiques and collectibles show Saturday, March 26 through Saturday, April 2, 2005. Situated on 12 acres on North State Highway 237 are big top tents, air-conditioned hall, and outdoor spaces filled with a variety of vendors from across the country offering a great selection of treasures just for you. Parking and admission are free. Food, refreshments and restrooms available.

Hurry up, Dealers. Spaces going fast. For contract information and more details, visit website www.arborantiques.com

March Madness Sale

2005-03-15T11:15:00.000-08:00

A March Madness Sale is going on at Alvin Antique Center & Marketplace from March 12 - March 26. Hurry on in and take advantage of 10% - 50% discounts throughout the entire store. This 55,000 square foot mall has over 150 dealers offering a great selection of American and European furniture, primitives, militaria, depression glass, elegant glassware, carnival glass, art pottery, radios, linens, costume jewelry, rugs, coins and much more. An added attraction is the Irish Rose Tea Room.

Store hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12 noon - 5:00 p.m. Alvin Antique Center & Marketplace is located at 2500 S. Loop 35, Alvin, Texas. Questions? Call 281-388-0537.

Bill Bridges Estate Sale

2005-02-01T13:35:00.000-08:00

Arbor Antiques Services, Inc. announces estate sale of the late Bill Bridges, Life Magazine Photographer and Journalist. The sale will be conducted at Mr. Bridges' childhood home which was built in 1907. The property is located at 119 West Kolstad, Palestine, Texas. The Preview and Sale is Wednesday, February 16, 2005, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Regular sale hours are Thursday, February 17 - Saturday, February 19, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

For directions, more details and photos, visit www.arborantiques.com.

Hoffman Estate Sale

2005-01-13T17:45:00.000-08:00

Arbor Antiques Services, Inc. announces another estate sale. The Hoffman Estate sale opens to the public on Thursday, January 20 through Saturday, January 22, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The sale will be held on location at 602 Bellaire Circle, Alvin, TX. There is a large selection of some very nice items. You don't want to miss this sale. For more details visit Arbor Antiques Services website:www.arborantiques.com.

Estate Sale

2005-01-01T14:08:00.000-08:00

Arbor Antiques Services, Inc. announces their first estate sale for 2005. The Jewel Talley Living Estate Sale opens to the public on Thursday, January 6, 2005 through Saturday, January 8, from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The on-site sale is located at 211 W. Larkspur, Hillcrest Village Subdivision, Alvin, TX. For directions and more details check out their website at www.arborantiques.com.

Pierce's New Year's Auction

2004-12-31T13:52:00.000-08:00

Kick-off the New Year at Pierce's American Antique Auction set for New Year's Day, Saturday, January 1, 2005. Viewing begins at 8:00 a.m. Live bidding starts at 10:00 a.m. Pierce's auction house is located at 13825 Interstate 10 East, Houston, TX. James Pierce promises a fabulous load of 1900's American oak, mahogany, walnut Victorian antiques, and many smalls, too. For photos and information, www.PiercesAmericanAntiqueAuctions.com.

Nearly Eden Resale Relocates

2004-12-13T21:43:00.000-08:00

ATTENTION Bargain Hunters! Nearly Eden Resale Shop has moved. Visit them at their new location, 4230 FM 1462, Rosharon, TX. New phone number, 281-595-2435. Call to verify open days and hours.

Girls & Dolls

2004-12-07T13:35:00.000-08:00

All girls love dolls! Donna's Hi-Way 6 has a collection of porcelain dolls for every girl on your shopping list. Make plans now to visit Donna's. For more info. visit her blogspot, http://donnahiway6.blogspot.com

Holiday Savings at The General Store

2004-11-30T08:57:00.000-08:00

Free gifts and holiday savings at The General Store begin December 1 thru December 24. Hurry in, you don't want to miss this shopping opportunity. Along with 50% off the total purchase price, you will receive a free cookbook with minimum $25.00 purchase and just by coming in you will get a free gift and be eligible for a quilt drawing. What a deal!! BUT, you must mention that you saw this posting on this blogspot for the 50% savings.

For more information about The General Store, visit their blog, thegeneralstore.blogspot.com. The General Store is a member of The Antique & Craft Guild of Alvin. Check out their website, www.alvinantiques.com.

Eating Out in Alvin

2004-11-30T08:41:00.000-08:00

Alvin has lots of great places to eat from home cooking to Italian, Mexican, and tea room treats. When shopping or visiting Alvin we invite you to enjoy a meal at The Homestead Inn Restaurant, Tommaso's Italian Grill or The Irish Rose Tea Room. These restaurants are supporters of The Guild's Shopping Guide and each offers their own specialties.

Shop Alvin

2004-11-26T05:49:00.000-08:00

Alvin is conveniently located away from big city hassles with many fabulous antiques, crafts and specialty shops and resale stores for you to enjoy. There are also many great eating places. Members of The Antique & Craft Guild of Alvin invite you to Shop Alvin during the holidays and throughout the year. Our members' shops will provide you with a "shopping adventure." There are two big antique malls, a cozy co-op with lots of charm, a real Victorian furniture shop, plus custom made stained glass business, best little book house for used books, collectible dolls, a real handmade crafts store, and an eclectic selection of specialty gift items. All this and lots more are waiting for you in Alvin. Come see what Alvin is all about!

For more information about The Antique & Craft Guild of Alvin and its members' shops, visit www.alvinantiques.com.

Alvin Blue Santa Program

2004-11-23T08:47:00.000-08:00

Guild member, Denise Stanaland, aka Mrs. Claus for the Alvin Blue Santa Program, says that this year's fund raising campaign is underway. The Blue Santa Program is part of the Alvin Police Department's Bike Patrol Unit. In cooperation with teachers at Alvin Independent School District, children are nominated to receive new bikes and helmets for Christmas. Donations are needed. For more details about the Alvin Blue Santa Program and how to make a donation, visit their blog, http://alvinbluesanta.blogspot.com

Holiday Sale

2004-11-16T20:26:00.000-08:00

The General Store announces a BIG holiday sale beginning December 1 through December 24, 2004. Everything will be 50% off. To take advantage of this offer, you must mention that you saw this notice posted to this blogspot. For store hours and more information, visit The General Store at http://thegeneralstore.blogspot.com .

Another Estate Sale

2004-11-15T11:02:00.000-08:00

Arbor Antiques Services, Inc. begins another estate sale this week. It is open to the public on Thursday, November 18 - Saturday, November 20, from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 21, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Located at 3018 Country Club Drive, Green Tee Terrance Subdivision, Pearland, TX. For more info. check out www.arborantiques.com

Home Cooking!

2004-11-09T07:16:00.000-08:00

The Homestead Inn of Alvin has new owners. Everyone's invited to "check 'em out". They offer great home cooking of old favorites on the buffet along with menu service. The Homestead Inn is located at 801 S. Gordon, Alvin, Texas. They are open Sunday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Friday & Saturday, 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. For more information, call 281-331-4842.

The Homestead Inn is a supporter of the Antique & Craft Guild of Alvin Shopping Guide.

Oakwind Bed & Breakfast

2004-11-02T09:09:00.000-08:00

Nestled among old oak trees in an elegant and peaceful country setting is Oakwind Bed & Breakfast. They offer wedding planning services and other special event celebrations along with accommodations. Oakwind B & B is located in Alvin, Texas. For more information, visit their website, www.oakwindweddings.com