Submitted by wtest on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 13:23

Tuesday Giveaway:
Win a weekend of antiquin’
[value: $730]

Let’s speak antique...

One FOF and her FOFriend will spend a weekend treasure hunting at the 51st Annual Philadelphia Antiques Show.
A show docent will guide you around and provide you with a sneak peek of the 2012 Loan Exhibit--a collection of antiques that have been amassed over 260 years, including famous period paintings, rare furniture and books. You and your friend will also receive a complimentary lunch and dinner plus luxurious accommodations at the Loews Hotel, one of the "World's Best Hotels" according to Travel + Leisure magazine and a five-time winner of the AAA Four Diamond Award.

This weekend of antiquin’ includes:

2 all-access passes to the 51st Annual Philadelphia Antiques Show including a tour of the show floor and the 2012 Loan Exhibit
2 goodie bags including Philadelphia Antiques Show branded items and additional surprises.
Two $15 vouchers for lunch at the show cafe.
A luxe room for two guests at the Loews Hotel from April 28-April 30
One comped dinner for two at SoleFood, voted one of the Top 10 Seafood Restaurants in Philadelphia by Gayot Guide

Dates:
April 28-April 30, 2012 (Saturday-Monday)

*Prize does not include airfare.

(See all our past winners. See FabOverFifty's official rules. Winners will be chosen at random from all those commenters who answer the question. Contest closes February 28, 2012 at midnight E.S.T.)

Submitted by Susiebell on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 10:07.

Love finding "treasures" in antique stores, flea markets or just "junkin around"

Submitted by divina on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 12:14.

antique is always better, it is the real thing!

Submitted by themom1506 on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 22:28.

a mixture of old and new. depends on what item i am looking for. a mattress - new. a desk either or.

Submitted by gatormomx2 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 08:56.

I have a house full of inherited antiques. I buy new personal items and prefer furniture antique whenever possible.

Submitted by LTRossi on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:02.

I usually buy new however I like to add some antique pieces throughout my houe for added interest and personality.

Submitted by mortonsheila10 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:07.

I like 2 shop both it is fun to put old with the new

Submitted by das1127 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:08.

I prefer older furniture - unless you're spending a large amount of $$ you are not going to get the quality of the older pieces. Love that there are so many "unique" items available.

Submitted by valarie-adams on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:09.

I buy new for couches, comfy chairs and bedding, but I prefer that all my accent pieces be antiques.

Submitted by aluciani on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:09.

There's nothing like someting old, I think the quality is better.

Submitted by Troye Skipworth on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:10.

Both! It's not JUST about the age of an item but if you like it and if it fits with your style, RIGHT????

Submitted by ouida on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:10.

i love antiques. They last longer than new furniture. I love going to antique stores, flea markets and thrift stores. They have the best deals.

Submitted by ahb on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:11.

I prefer older pieces, they are better constructed, and don't go out of style.

Submitted by whitewateradf on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:11.

I just love antique auctions. It's exciting to see what the value is of my antiques too. I prefer antiquin'.

Submitted by KAREN COGBURN on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:11.

I adore antiques. My home is filled with them & this would be amazing!!

Submitted by animalauthor on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:12.

For love seats I've purchased new, for some furniture I'll buy new that's been fashioned from reclaimed wood, otherwise I prefer older as the quality is much better.

Submitted by Deidra07 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:13.

I love antiques and with purchasing a new home, I would love to fill it with some new treasures mixed with the old.

Submitted by BeckyIA on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:13.

I live in the antique capital of Iowa. Our house is on Antique City Drive. Yep, we LOVE shopping for antiques!

Submitted by texaspeech on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:14.

I prefer antique stores, and nothing is more exciting than to shop in a different city. My best friend and I would be over the moon to win this contest! We went antiquing in the pouring rain this last weekend, because we are die hards! Thanks for the opportunity!

Submitted by KCPhoenix on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:15.

My home is decorated in a rather eclectic mash of old and new, gifted to me and purchased. I think it reflects my personality to have a collage of eras.

Submitted by PLAINSGAL on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:15.

I usually shop estate sales but our area of NE PA has some beautiful consignment shops. Love them all!

Submitted by mariannetoo on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:15.

Antiques stores, or even better, at estate sales!

Submitted by wleabh on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:16.

Antique stores! I want my home to reflect my personality and show the character and eclectic look that only antiques can provide.

Submitted by NewLightredezgn on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:17.

I definitely prefer to shop vintage stores, antique stores and local auctions.

Submitted by bloomingidiot on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:17.

I love antique stores! I would definitely prefer to shop an antique store over a newer place.

Submitted by jules56 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:17.

I love blending new with old; it gives my home a comfort feeling with traditional items, and also shows that I live in the present moment.

Submitted by cathii69@hotmail.com on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:18.

My sister and I prefer estate sales, Yep... We buy and buy antiques. So much fun, then we have an estate sale to resale what we overbought and fell in love with! You just can't beat "old" but "beautiful" antique furniture.... made to last forever...

Submitted by Gail22 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:19.

You never know what you might find at an antique show! I love both, new and old pieces, and I find that either can be well made. I purchase both and enjoy creating an eclectic, comfortable style.

Submitted by dharl on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:19.

I like to shop and brouse Antique stores ......the more quaint the better.

Submitted by janet58 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:20.

I enjoy a combination of antique stores, flea markets, community bazaars and that stalwart ebay as I strive for an eclectic and comfortable home feel. Nothing warms up a space more than interspersing old and new treasures.

Submitted by EDreyer on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:21.

My taste runs toward contemporary but there are certain timeless pieces that can be found in antique stores and I love large vintage posters.

Submitted by sandram on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:22.

I like to shop in antique stores that offer new and old pieces. I love finding something unique to add to my home.

Submitted by donnajoy on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:22.

I prefer to buy new pieces unless I see an antique piece that is made well and fits in with the furniture I currently have.

Submitted by hightx4 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:22.

I love to shop in low end antique shops and flea markets. I cannot afford high end, but boy do I still have fun!

Submitted by frogers on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:22.

I mix. I have new couch loveseats (comfort). but most of my accent tables/decorations are used....it is fun to search for the treasure!

Submitted by arlenes on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:24.

I gravitate toward contemporary. However, vintage pieces always tell such beautiful stories. This "Philly" girl would surely find a irresistible treasure in the City of Brotherly Love!

Submitted by smsanford on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:24.

I like to mix-and-match both sources...more fun that way!

Submitted by kachinarine on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:24.

I have an eclectic mix of old and new and love how it all blends together to create a comfy home that I love. I love pieces that have a history and have withstood the test of time -- it's proof that with a little TLC we can all withstand the test of time. My favorite piece is my dining room table -- antique oak with claw feet -- it is divine.

Submitted by jetlegal on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:24.

It doesn't matter. If I am looking and find what I want I will take it home.

Submitted by PAULA_1 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:24.

I love antiques.My Mother & Grandmother both collected. I do the same. The only piece of furniture that I buy new, would be my couch..Everything else is vintage or antique..For many years, I restored antiques for a living..

Submitted by dwatson724 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:25.

Most of my furniture is older - either antiques or pieces family or friends were going to discard. I really prefer older pieces - I have some unique pieces that are "matching" but do go together and create a unique blend.

Submitted by cherie on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:26.

Both, I search for unique pieces everywhere!

Submitted by babelangan55 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:27.

I use to love antique shopping, but now find my taste is more contemporary. I think I'd like to explore the idea of integrating a few antiques into my contemporary style.

Submitted by skipheart on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:28.

We love old pieces, great quality and ageless beauty for often less cost, recycling is a must. Some pieces we refinish, some found along the side of a road we rescue.

Submitted by Noodlestwo on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:28.

Antique shop

Submitted by cboza on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:29.

I've been a mixer-and-matcher from the time I was a girl, moving the furniture in my bedroom around to "shake things up." I'd make my father help me carry home "treasures" that other people in our neighborhood were throwing out and rearrange things in my room to find just the right spot for the new piece. Today, a room doesn't look "right" to my eye if it doesn't have a mix of traditional and contemporary, homespun and modern. But the most important criteria is that it FEEL right. Like the Velveteen Rabbit (one of my favorite books from childhood), pieces that have been "loved" are the ones I value the most.

This is a very roundabout way of saying that I shop anywhere and everywhere, but admit that there's something very special about antiquing.

Submitted by partipaws@yahoo.com on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:29.

I like to look in Antique stores, thrift stores and vintage shops, recycle reuse repurpose, plus I love the hunt!

Submitted by papertiger57 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:29.

We like a combination of both....we love flea markets!!!!

Submitted by katholeen on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:29.

I love a mix of both, sometimes really cool antique pieces really shine and standout in a contemporary setting. I can happily spend hours on end looking through antiques stores finding things I didn't know that I needed...

Submitted by sydney85 on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:30.

I like a mixture. I like to add something unique in each room and antique stores and thrift stores have been great sources for these items.

Submitted by jgarrisondesign... on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:31.

Antique stores always

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tarheel4ever - post on 11:18 on 03/20/2012

"I love both new furniture and antique furniture. Thanks for the opportunity to win!"

libbyhoch - post on 18:13 on 03/13/2012

"Antique stores are my favorite!"

rockroad - post on 15:32 on 02/29/2012

"I just LOVE antiques, so I shop in antiques stores."

serenitey - post on 12:03 on 02/28/2012

"I like a mixture of antiques and modern pieces."

veritas2011 - post on 11:41 on 02/28/2012

" My grandmother (Mama) just passed away this past August, at the age of 104! I managed to acquire some of her belongings, including an oak hutch and a small tapestry stool that belonged to HER grandmother. In among a box of personal items, I found an embroidery sampler that she did when she was 8 years old! Her name and the year (1915) are embroidered at the bottom! I have always loved antiques - when I was married, most of our furniture was "borrowed" from my ex-husband's grandparents. I would like to speak to some experts about how to display and care for the pieces from my grandmother. I live in Pennsylvania (Mama did too!) and going to Philadelphia with my daughter would be a way for us to celebrate Mama's joy of life, family and appreciation of beautiful things!"

kriebelp - post on 10:07 on 02/28/2012

"New pieces"

kriebelp - post on 10:07 on 02/28/2012

"New"

dogladydi - post on 07:55 on 02/28/2012

"Antique stores, used furniture stores. Bought some new stuff for new house, but mostly not."

marydonohue@comcast.net - post on 15:30 on 02/27/2012

"antiques"

marydonohue@comcast.net - post on 15:30 on 02/27/2012

"antiques!"

dmiller - post on 15:02 on 02/27/2012

"Oh, most definitely at antique shops and flea markets! The history (or imagined history) behind the pieces is the treasure! And the character . . . the dings, dents, scrapes, and patina are the beauty!"

Mary Ellen Armstrong - post on 14:35 on 02/27/2012

"I shop on line for antique/vintage dolls.... But, as far as furnishings, I prefer to shop in person! And, I am more attracted to shops that specialize in older pieces, rather than new...."

plumleez - post on 14:33 on 02/27/2012

"I do not have a preference, I like to find unique items, even if it's at a yard sale or Home Goods."

serenitey - post on 09:38 on 02/27/2012

" A mixture of both is what I like."

serenitey - post on 14:07 on 02/26/2012

"I like both antiques and modern pieces."

chichijunk - post on 10:28 on 02/26/2012

"I love antiques and I want the REAL THING!"

happycatt - post on 11:16 on 02/25/2012

"I have to say I prefer to buy new but I love to shop in Antique Stores. You just never know what you will find. It also brings back memories of things my Mom or Aunts may have had in their homes."

rulesinjax - post on 07:56 on 02/25/2012

"I much prefer antique shops because I am able to find unique pieces that I will not see anywhere else."

Ultimate-Genealogy - post on 17:41 on 02/24/2012

"Both"

ann_hamil10 - post on 16:24 on 02/24/2012

"I prefer t shop at antique stores and antique extravaganzas that come to town."

ann_hamil10 - post on 16:22 on 02/24/2012

"I prefer to shop in antique stores and antique festivals that come to town."

ann_hamil10 - post on 16:21 on 02/24/2012

"I prefer to shop in antique stores."

charleneolivieri@yahoo.com - post on 14:23 on 02/24/2012

"I personally prefer shopping in antique stores, items are vintage and each has a story to tell."

serenitey - post on 11:53 on 02/24/2012

"I like to mix it up."

mandrada - post on 10:30 on 02/24/2012

"I am more passionate with antique finds, they have history and secret in them. They carry an aesthetic of beauty and romance. I shop for new things too when the furniture highlights the room and makes a fresh new statement."

dtorres - post on 09:52 on 02/24/2012

"I like antiques/used stuff the best but will shop at both"

yms2537 - post on 07:42 on 02/24/2012

"I usually shop at both places. I like shopping at used furniture stores too ... you never know what you might find!!"

Suzzanne Myer - post on 23:17 on 02/23/2012

"It depends on the room."

beckycook64 - post on 15:15 on 02/23/2012

"New Pieces"

thaner - post on 12:24 on 02/23/2012

"I like to mix old family treasures with new furniture. "

sccoed09 - post on 11:19 on 02/23/2012

"I like both because well made new pieces can mix very nicely with vintage pieces that have their own presence. My husband and I are both history and archaeology buffs and took courses at university in both and would love a great trip like this to explore such diverse collections, thanks for the opportunity, and hope to win!!!"

serenitey - post on 10:51 on 02/23/2012

"I like both...I have an eclectic taste."

zawadzki6801 - post on 10:50 on 02/23/2012

"I just love antiques, they have such a presents when displayed."

kathryn - post on 09:59 on 02/23/2012

"Like so many of the others who have commented, I prefer to shop both for a dynamic mix of old and new."

alethia thompson - post on 09:35 on 02/23/2012

"LOVE to shop for both! Prefer an appropriate mix and a more eclectic look."

designergalpal - post on 08:49 on 02/23/2012

"I only shop for antiques...I love American pieces and folk art!"

BarracudaRon - post on 05:58 on 02/23/2012

"Modern/Contemporary is my preference!"

carriewomer - post on 01:42 on 02/23/2012

"A weekend away doing something my Husband loves, that would be great. He has been under way too much stress at work and home and deserves something such as this. Thanks for considering me for this prize."

judychildress - post on 23:51 on 02/22/2012

"I love to shop in antique stores. They have so many different things"

avonchick07 - post on 22:48 on 02/22/2012

"I like to shop for items in my home in antique stores, but furniture I like to order in stores that sell new. I am an interior decorator."

deborahf2 - post on 20:47 on 02/22/2012

"From my first antique jam jar purchase at 11, I have been hooked...let the others buy all new...I see the potential in the well loved pieces from the past."

dmnyes - post on 20:18 on 02/22/2012

"Now days things aren't made like they used to be, I like antiques, and I like them in person."

mhill74 - post on 18:39 on 02/22/2012

"If I am looking for basic pieces I shop for new furniture. When I am looking for the unique finishing touches I prefer to shop antique stores"

Fashionable 60s - post on 18:30 on 02/22/2012

"In antique stores"

NCathi - post on 18:11 on 02/22/2012

"I really like a mix of both. I don't want my home to look like a page out of a catalog. I also like to include pieces that I pick up when I travel, incorporating new, antique and flea market finds. Some antique stores can be very intimidating to someone who isn't in the know. I would find the antique show a more approachable way to check out what is available."

SGAwalkvt - post on 17:27 on 02/22/2012

"I think a mix of old and new works the best. I don't like to be too matchy-matchy, and like the freedom to mix. I want our house to reflect my style and be warm and welcoming. I'm willing to mix many things, but not willing to have "made in china" products. My house was built in 1812 and is the perfect backdrop for antiques and art finds. After years of "practical has to last through 3 kids" furniture and college tuition paid, I finally have some time and a little freedom with extra money to indulge on our home. I've started the process with paint...but look forward to accumulating a few good pieces. Folk art is my favorite, mixed with some French Country and Swedish design! I would love to attend the Philadelphia Antique Show, and with some of the amenities taken care of...I might actually be able to make a dream purchase!!!! "

gsurell - post on 16:18 on 02/22/2012

"Our home combines some new items with some old items. We shop in antique stores, flea markets, resale shops, etc., and have come up with some wonderful finds! I like the combination of old and new."

grocerlady - post on 14:09 on 02/22/2012

"/Both types of stores usually have something to offer."

AJB - post on 12:07 on 02/22/2012

"I like a mix of both."

MerryLady - post on 12:00 on 02/22/2012

"I love things that come directly from antique stores these items have character & help a house feel lived in and warm."

Kathy Allen - post on 11:22 on 02/22/2012

"I love "junking". Not just for the unique look, but for the story behind the article that I imagine."

Cindy B. Henderson - post on 10:36 on 02/22/2012

"I would rather have a piece of history than anything new! I prefer antique stores to new furnishing stores and prefer second hand store to all...love to find new life for old things!"

knewton625 - post on 10:18 on 02/22/2012

"I love Art Deco and Mission style, so antiques really appeal to me!"

lucygab - post on 09:33 on 02/22/2012

"I would say both .... but nothing beats "antiquing""

serenitey - post on 09:26 on 02/22/2012

"I like a mixture of the two."

DebraCannon - post on 09:09 on 02/22/2012

"I love antiques... thier history, uniqueness and craftsmanship cannot be beat - by mass produced products sold in stores today. "

tlo - post on 08:15 on 02/22/2012

"I have an eclectic decorating style...but do lean more toward older pieces. "

Connied54 - post on 08:05 on 02/22/2012

"I would much rather decorate with antiques than new items. Everything you purchase new seems the same. You can really be different and artistic with old unusual antique items."

martinellen - post on 07:18 on 02/22/2012

"Both! I just love to shop!"

6feetoflegs - post on 07:10 on 02/22/2012

"definately antique stores! :)"

Susiebell - post on 07:03 on 02/22/2012

"Antique Stores"

Susiebell - post on 07:07 on 02/22/2012 replied to Susan Lambert

"Love finding "treasures" in antique stores, flea markets or just "junkin around""

jetlag383 - post on 06:26 on 02/22/2012

"I love to snoop in all nooks and crannies! Love antiques and Philadelphia!"

gratheeus - post on 02:57 on 02/22/2012

"I like both. I like having different pieces in my home."

Dindy904 - post on 00:26 on 02/22/2012

"Antiques/collectables are my "thing"...went to my first auction in Copake , New York with my Mother at about 7 or 8....at 65 the thrill and appreciation are still there...although as I am getting on I do find I need modern items for convience. Most all of my case goods are old..beds, couches are not. Would love to go to the show...have been in the past, and it is usually a true treat !"

carrieobrien - post on 23:39 on 02/21/2012

"I love thrifting/swap meets/antiquing/garage sales---so that over new, usually!"

viceriously - post on 23:26 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer to shop at antique shops and plain old junk stores. My home reflects a mix of styles that feels more comfortable and interesting to me than a suite of matched furniture."

Elvis - post on 21:14 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer to shop at antique stores! I like older stuff better!"

Frasier5 - post on 20:42 on 02/21/2012

"love the antique stores"

bedford1tom1 - post on 20:30 on 02/21/2012

"I always shop the antique stores first, then the second hand shops, the new products stores are the last source for me"

cheride - post on 20:04 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer to shop for older items that bring with them a history of being used and loved by others. They blend so well with things I own that have come from generations of my family before me. There is something warm and familiar in antiques that comforts me."

prhowell - post on 19:32 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer antique stores: there's something wonderfuly about objects previously owned, used, and perhaps loved to add character, like an older relative, to my home."

Gloves2 - post on 19:31 on 02/21/2012

"No I like rummaging around in old dusty corners."

lenora7 - post on 19:24 on 02/21/2012

"Antique stores, always it much more fun to find a treasure hidden in a back corner under something."

Marguerita - post on 19:21 on 02/21/2012

"Well truth be told... both, but if I had won the lottery it would be only Antique stores forever. Just love Antiques!"

youcreate - post on 19:10 on 02/21/2012

"yes"

tonihughes - post on 19:05 on 02/21/2012

"I shop at both"

irishrose113 - post on 18:35 on 02/21/2012

"I love antiques, and would love to buy more of them."

Marthasan - post on 18:31 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer to buy antiques. It feels like I am buying a piece from a museum and that piece is telling you something about the past. Those pieces still alive!"

KATT09 - post on 18:29 on 02/21/2012

""I like a mix of both, I love shopping and finding one of a kind pieces""

bcweber83 - post on 18:25 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer new furniture in shops, but I'd like a more eclectic look--am not knowledgable."

wmltes@msn.com - post on 18:14 on 02/21/2012

"I like pieces with a history."

hoppupp - post on 18:11 on 02/21/2012

"I definitely like the older pieces better. It's a question of budget...."

Jojorrt - post on 18:10 on 02/21/2012

"Both..quite a mix I have going on "

Beachit - post on 17:42 on 02/21/2012

"I will hunt for what I want at dept. stores, estate sales, consignment shops, Good Will, flea markets etc. The thrill of the 'hunt' is half the fun :)"

jacqueline.burandt - post on 17:39 on 02/21/2012

"antique stores"

baweatherford - post on 17:39 on 02/21/2012

"My house is pretty eclectic...mainly bargain finds. I love it. I have some antiques, mostly handed down from my mom and grand parents. Everything in my home, I love."

Lee - post on 17:26 on 02/21/2012

"Both. Depending on what I am looking for."

mamates - post on 17:11 on 02/21/2012

"For me antiques."

deereemp - post on 17:05 on 02/21/2012

"I love antiques."

jclark - post on 17:03 on 02/21/2012

"i like both"

kathysavon - post on 17:02 on 02/21/2012

"I love to shop for eclectic antique pieces and mix with new up to date pieces. This to me, brings a room together and establishs a feeling of coziness. "

jbwriter - post on 16:48 on 02/21/2012

"Antique stores! Estate sales! Antique shows! -- so much more interesting, unique. And it's recycling, so it's green."

mamayogi617 - post on 16:42 on 02/21/2012

"love things that have an aged, lived and loved look - plus we are repurposing things in a new life. so give me second hand anytime!"

nhapril12@aol.com - post on 16:36 on 02/21/2012

"My husband and i really enjoy "hunting" for antiques, and thats how we have decorated our home."

i_peligal - post on 16:26 on 02/21/2012

"love the look of old and new pieces mixed together, forming an ecclective surrounding."

Andy - post on 16:25 on 02/21/2012

"I love antiques ANYWHERE! I dragged one of our sons when he was little to every place I could find and because of this he has a very good "eye". My dream is to experience as many shows as possible over the years and to find a treasure at each !"

ahrats - post on 16:07 on 02/21/2012

"i prefer prowling around antique shops, out of the way places, and other sites that cath my eye and have been fortunate to find some delightful things."

jenifershyrigh - post on 15:39 on 02/21/2012

"WE love to shop for our antiques at stores. One needs to touch and see the items to truly see the beauty. "

jenifershyrigh - post on 15:37 on 02/21/2012

"Oh no doubt we are Antique people. Our home is filled with Victorian collections throughout. "

afborn2dance@aol.com - post on 15:31 on 02/21/2012

"old with the new sounds great to me; certain pieces just "speak" to you and you know they belong to you."

dorisyoungerdesigns - post on 15:25 on 02/21/2012

"As a designer, I prefer a great mix of old and new. Nothing "pops" more than an antique in a totally contemporary setting or an antique chair with a modern fabric."

myroses - post on 15:19 on 02/21/2012

"I love old things. I treasure the craftsmanship and prefer to buy in second hand shops and antique stores when possible. I've been going to flea markets and yard sales since I was a teenager because my aunts lived in upstate NY and they would take me to fabulous country auctions and yard sales. It helped me to appreciate all kinds of things at an early age. "

debmil - post on 15:17 on 02/21/2012

"Both. My house is very eclectic."

jfscott1948 - post on 15:04 on 02/21/2012

"I love to shopped for both the antique and the new. I think the mixture of old and new is wonderful when it is done right."

melodys - post on 15:02 on 02/21/2012

"I love antique shops, thrift shops and garage sales. Never know what you can find. Love hidden gems."

ogdenkruger - post on 14:57 on 02/21/2012

"i go both ways and the ecclectic look works well for me!!"

jaygee - post on 14:56 on 02/21/2012

"I like to find pieces that speak to me- and it doesn't matter where I find them. typically, "new" is a remake or revision of something "old"- so when possible, the old or original has the authenticity that makes it special."

karenmm58 - post on 14:46 on 02/21/2012

"i love antique stores, thrift shops anywhere I can find beautiful older pieces needing TLC"

Roxyvictoria - post on 14:42 on 02/21/2012

"Prefer antique stores plus...secondhand shops, yard sales and ebay for most pieces with the exception of mattresses and some chairs."

ruby1dsd - post on 14:39 on 02/21/2012

"I enjoy a blend of both old and new, the combination of bringing a bit of history to my current life. Classic styles that can be embellished on and admired for many years to come."

dianebehrens - post on 14:35 on 02/21/2012

"I very much like to shop in Antique Shops as well as the unique "boutique" furnishings shops. That's where you find those character pieces that make your home "yours"."

bamr07 - post on 14:20 on 02/21/2012

"I love to shop in antique shops. You never know the treasure's that you can discover in all the nooks and crannies."

jenni104 - post on 14:17 on 02/21/2012

"Antique stores! I love the sights, smells, and secret finds tucked away in forgotten corners, that end up being a true treasure of the heart because it was a piece you didn't even know you were looking for. Yet it finishes off that one shelf or empty space perfectly in your home! I get giddy over the thought of spending hours perusing antique stores, and I'm completely in heaven if I actually have money to spend during that trip! I always find something I have to have, even when I go just to look and enjoy. And the stories behind each item! Oh I could rattle your head with the stories I come up with thinking of the journey that plate, chair, bed warmer, or ring had over the years only to end up for sale again in a shop probably so very far from where it originated. I could go on forever on here just dreaming of shopping in an antique store, lol, I just really do love everything about them and what you can find in them. Ah if only more of what we made today was lasting quality like it was in days gone by. Sure, we do have some magnificent and quality items that are made new these days, but I see more throw away items than ones built for lasting heirloom quality; but that is a whole other discussion. Working for Antique Roadshow would be a dream job for me. But now I'm getting really off track, so my answer is of course Antique Stores!!"

Jane NC - post on 13:59 on 02/21/2012

"I really like both. I'm an interior designer & new is usually best for upholstery for comfort & fabric choice, but the right vintage pieces can bring a spark to a room like nothing else. This area has a lot of choice finds, so I know the show will be great!"

sallybooth - post on 13:57 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer antique stores. The furniture made more than 100 years ago is better made, is of real wood and often has an interesting story to tell."

Becky Beer - post on 13:56 on 02/21/2012

"I love shopping in antique shops for the most unique items in my furnishings,but some items are best new ....they are more sturdy. My collections are mostly antique."

pdavis - post on 13:55 on 02/21/2012

"This would be a dream trip. To shop & visit the Annual Philadelphia Antiques Show. How much fun. "

Sweetie Girl - post on 13:52 on 02/21/2012

"I have collected my furniture including many antiques one piece at a time over the last 40 years. So that each piece can be admired in its own right I keep my home uncrowded and simple. It is always a source of joy to find another special piece and it must be very special as there is not much room left."

rcronshaw - post on 13:50 on 02/21/2012

"I would really love to win this !!"

lindapatel - post on 13:46 on 02/21/2012

"Both in addition to good old secondhand stores. I have been shopping for used and old treasures for the last 35 years. My friends and I love to hunt and gather."

pamm.peterson - post on 13:40 on 02/21/2012

"Both. I have an eclectic mix of furnishings in my home. I love to find one of a kind pieces in antique shops and tag sales. I also shop new for other rooms. I adoe Philly the Reading Terminal Market, Bellvue Shopping Mall. Love Park. The Liberty Bell and surrounding Historical sites. Pamm"

ladyboarder9669 - post on 13:39 on 02/21/2012

"I like new more modern pieces."

nana23 - post on 13:33 on 02/21/2012

"My husband and I have always enjoyed looking at antiques. This would be a great trip for us, as our 45th Anniversary is that week-end:) Some consignment stores are fun to stop and browse in the Dallas area. Awesome if I win. "

pathat98 - post on 13:30 on 02/21/2012

"I like to do both!"

chelynb - post on 13:29 on 02/21/2012

"Both"

chelynb - post on 13:28 on 02/21/2012

"I love going treasuring hunting with my little sister who's not quite fab over fifty yet.....she's a cute forty somethin! "

ketch07 - post on 13:28 on 02/21/2012

"I most enjoy shopping in antique stores. Would love to win this contest - what a fantastic opportunity to see this show."

ticki566 - post on 13:23 on 02/21/2012

"Love shoppin antique and consignment shops...appeals to my ecclectic mood. This prize would be a wonderful start to remodeling our living room!"

CeciliaLark - post on 13:23 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer to find my decorative items just about everywhere. I have pieces from antiques dealers and retail stores as well as pieces I have bought from individual artists (those are some of my favorite!) . I would love to win this Weekend Giveaway, but would have a hard time getting from Minnesota to Philadelphia. Good luck to those who live nearby!"

jones2home - post on 13:18 on 02/21/2012

"Both. I like to find things that work together and look good"

suezqh2 - post on 13:10 on 02/21/2012

"It depends. I like shopping for new couches and upholstered items. Other than that I try antique stores first. Matter of fact, I made a purchase at one today!"

kimcage - post on 13:03 on 02/21/2012

"Most definitely in antique stores. My mother was a big antique collector and she got me interested.. In Orlando, where I use to live, we would hot the antique stores on the weekend. They had so many we never ran out of going to new ones. My taste is very eclectic. would love to win this!!!!!!!1"

mollyann - post on 12:40 on 02/21/2012

"i enjoy antique shopping but with someone that knows what to look for"

Cathyb61 - post on 12:38 on 02/21/2012

"Antique stores! I rarely buy anything new. I prefer old charm."

ponkle - post on 12:32 on 02/21/2012

"I love to shop for antiques, but a lot of my house is new but mixed with some of the antiques my parents collected and gave me. As a child we traveled all over and they picked up many antiques at auctions, wish it was that easy today."

Gwen Dixie - post on 12:29 on 02/21/2012

"Antiques, or course! But lots in my home hasn't attained that status yet; it's more like secondhand. But antiques are so much more interesting than new things. A new furniture store is my idea of BORING. I'd love to antique in the Northeast. "

mkmason - post on 12:28 on 02/21/2012

"Definitely antiques for my log home! Arts & Crafts in particular, or American collectables. I keep hoping to find some office furniture in a '30s Streamline style, wouldn't that be a hoot!"

carmenwood - post on 12:19 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer antiquing! It allows you to choose unique pieces and decorate outside of the standard cookie cutter look!"

Jeanne77 - post on 12:18 on 02/21/2012

"It depends on what. My china collection is the centerpiece of my dining and family room and that has been by far mostly from antique shops. For furniture, I prefer new (more economical and we are big people) don't want to break the good stuff! lol"

janarooke - post on 12:06 on 02/21/2012

"Haven't bought retail in years. Antique or consignment stores are my favorite places to be! Going to PA would be like walking into heaven!!! "

marciebeth - post on 12:05 on 02/21/2012

"I love to shop in antique stores, so much fun!"

RarnChild - post on 12:04 on 02/21/2012

"I usually prefer antique shops - especially the ones in the Delaware Valley of Pennsylvania - what great finds! This trip to Philadelphia would be a dream come true!"

StChienne - post on 11:56 on 02/21/2012

"Antique stores, estate and garage sales, consignment shops -- anywhere I can find unique pieces beats the heck out of mass-produced new stuff in my opinion!"

ambianz@earthlink.net - post on 11:55 on 02/21/2012

"generally new, because I can't afford the real thing--"

starpoet - post on 11:52 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer Antiques!"

charlesquinn - post on 11:32 on 02/21/2012

"Prefer to shop antique stores"

Gayla912 - post on 11:29 on 02/21/2012

"I live in a wonderful town that has many antique stores and it is so much fun exploring for treasures . We have an annual "Peddler's Fair" which brings over 50,000 people to our small town searching for antiques and treasures."

Dave Taube - post on 11:16 on 02/21/2012

"Definitely in antique stores!"

jeraleeknittel - post on 11:02 on 02/21/2012

"I love to look at beautiful Antiques, I have several pieces from my Grandparents that I treasure. I would love to buy in an Antique Store someday when I am able to redue my home."

bpaine7 - post on 10:57 on 02/21/2012

"antique - I like pieces with a history I can feel and sense. I like knowing other hands have owned and loved these things, have smoothed the surfaces and filled them with other lovely items, love knowing that these chests of drawers and tables have watched over other families and endured as witnesses to the parade passing by."

serenitey - post on 10:53 on 02/21/2012

"I like a mix of both."

cbb444@verizon.netc - post on 10:52 on 02/21/2012

"antique shops rock. in nyc, nj, pennsylvania, anywhere i happen to be, that is where you will find me"

belindabg - post on 10:48 on 02/21/2012

"OMG - I can't believe you are doing this contest - I LOVE ANTIQUES and will ALWAYS choose to shop for them anywhere instead of going into stores that sell 'new' items. The thrill is finding something SPECIAL and UNIQUE that no one else has anymore - and giving it prominence in my home. LOVE this contest and HOPE I WIN!!"

Kay17751 - post on 10:43 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer shopping in antique shops. It's so much more interesting!"

lisamosby - post on 10:42 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer to go to antique stores to shop."

piercerswife - post on 10:40 on 02/21/2012

"I LOVE antique pieces!"

Wtmayor - post on 10:37 on 02/21/2012

"I like both. I especially like finding accent pieces in antique stores or flea markets."

rebeccabarrymore@yahoo.com - post on 10:36 on 02/21/2012

"I always look for the dustiest shop in side streets of every new place I visit for the best buys in antiques. Some of the best finds are buried in a corner, on an old shelf and forgotten by their shop owners until you discover them!"

StillwaterSue - post on 10:35 on 02/21/2012

"Definitely antique stores as I decorate "country." I still find pieces that appeal to my style but aren't necessarily collectible so are affordable. "

pavanco - post on 10:35 on 02/21/2012

"I love both the look of antiques and new pieces and will shop for both and combine them in my home."

matanuska - post on 10:34 on 02/21/2012

"I like new pieces , but antiques are nice too , depending on the item. "

jazsngr@hotmail.com - post on 10:27 on 02/21/2012

"Definitely an antique store. Our house was built by my great-great grandfather in 1834 and is full of pieces that have come down through the family. There's nothing new than 100 years old in the house. Need a beautiful antique bed."

auntaud - post on 10:26 on 02/21/2012

"new pieces! I also love certain antiques such as pie cabinets! "

leo39@netzero.com - post on 10:21 on 02/21/2012

"I am a BIG Antique Fan, but sometimes I just go withy a flow... So I mix new and old and try to get the feeling I am looking for in my place."

fiveone5 - post on 10:17 on 02/21/2012

"Re-post... I love to browse antique, secondhand, consignment, etc. shops. That is where I get a feel for the item and whether it belongs in the general scheme of the decorating that I am doing. New is nice but you cannot beat the personality that older items have to add to a room."

fiveone5 - post on 10:15 on 02/21/2012

"I love to browse antique, secondhand, consignment, etc. shops. That is where I get a %u2018feel%u2019 for the item and whether it %u2018belongs%u2019 in the general scheme of the decorating that I am doing. New is nice but you cannot beat the personality that older items have to add to a room."

superdumb - post on 10:14 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer the thrill of discovering something amazing and unique in an antique store but I do mix it up with new pieces, too."

wufferhund - post on 10:13 on 02/21/2012

"I love shopping any way I can!"

nonstpcute - post on 10:12 on 02/21/2012

"Both! I love the mix of old and new! Shopping is the funnest part of decorating! :)"

qponchick - post on 10:10 on 02/21/2012

"I love antiquing--everything is unique!"

EGrimshaw - post on 10:08 on 02/21/2012

"I love to actually see what I am buying!!!"

kcirebreh - post on 10:01 on 02/21/2012

"I love somethings old and somethings new.... depends... it's all about the craftsmanship and what goes with what plus seeing what has been makes better what comes next!!"

lessalt - post on 09:57 on 02/21/2012

"I love to browse antique stores, flea markets, consignment stores, and thrift shops. Actually though I spend more time on the interenet looking for home dec ideas and items on ebay and etsy."

surikr - post on 09:51 on 02/21/2012

"antique stores"

tdixon1957@sbcglobal.net - post on 09:50 on 02/21/2012

"both stores work for me-both have great pieces"

Cassi97 - post on 09:41 on 02/21/2012

"hmm neither, really, I like second hand/thrift stores for picking up real wood or wicker pieces that I can fix up. I love browsing antique stores for ideas, though! "

ht9607 - post on 09:36 on 02/21/2012

"I usually prefer antiques, and I love to fix up an old lamp or have a beautiful older piece of furniture reupholstered. I also love new unique pieces, and of course a new couch or mattress for the comfort. Buying antiques or second-hand is very green, and that pleases me also."

sisterjtc - post on 09:35 on 02/21/2012

"I love the history and craftmanship of antiques. Philadelphia is such a beautiful city! "

twb design - post on 09:34 on 02/21/2012

"I think it's nice to shop at a mix of both and then filling your home with pieces that are not only unique to you - antiques .... but also beautiful functional contemporary pieces blended in make for a great home. Having recently launched a home design store, www.interiorprovisions.com, the opportunity to attend the Philadelphia Antiques Show would be great, it's an event I have never gone to in over 20 years in the design industry! "

photochica3 - post on 09:34 on 02/21/2012

"I like a combination of both. It really depends what room I'm decorating."

lcherensky - post on 09:30 on 02/21/2012

"Do I have to pick? Yes? OK, if I have to pick, I would say antique stores. It takes longer to find what you want, but when you do, it is truely special and probably no one else has it! "

Irishstar - post on 09:19 on 02/21/2012

"I enjoy a mix of both antique and modern pieces. Comfort,color,and pieces with character and personal meaning find a place in my home."

ConnieS - post on 09:18 on 02/21/2012

"Mostly antiques - because my kids make all furniture look like antiques anyway!"

tessy12 - post on 09:16 on 02/21/2012

"both - a mix is always right for me "

Chloe5124 - post on 09:15 on 02/21/2012

"I am as my husband says I am very eclectic, I love to mix old and new all kinds of different textures so I enjoy the search for just the right piece that can be in an antique shop or a looking at a furniture shop for a new piece."

dlgoldie - post on 09:15 on 02/21/2012

"Antique stores or from dealers"

mceleney - post on 09:14 on 02/21/2012

"I generally like to combine old with new. I love roaming flea markets antique stores but also enjoy shoppint at the local mall/furniture stores."

edge - post on 09:13 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer to generally shop for new pieces, but I love the surprise and enchantment that the right antique piece can bring to a room"

divina - post on 09:13 on 02/21/2012

"I would rather show at an antique store than new always. My husband and I are refurbishing a victorian home so we like real old decor. We dislike reproductions unless it can't be helped. Antique is much more satisfying!"

Foxylady13 - post on 09:11 on 02/21/2012

"I have always been a recycler who would pick up used pieces at garage sales, flea markets, and antiques shops and breathe new life into them. I now also check Craigslist and eBay when decorating. I would LOVE this trip!"

kklazar - post on 09:09 on 02/21/2012

"My tastes can be very eclectic, so I look for a great combination of new things and antiques. Shopping at antiques markets and fun antiques shops is something I've been doing since I was a kid with my mom, so you'll see many of our "finds" all throughout my home."

DeloresKenyon - post on 09:09 on 02/21/2012

"I am always on the lookout for well aged "stuff," "things," & "pieces" when I travel to new places . "

joyweave - post on 09:03 on 02/21/2012

"I enjoy pieces that create a story and have their own history. Antiques are like sweet old friends in my rooms."

andreajoan - post on 09:02 on 02/21/2012

"Antique stores, thrift stores, flea markets"

carolecare - post on 09:00 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer both-always have, as I feel old pieces that were "Found" items offer a better value in most cases as they were build with solid woods and hold up for decades . However occasionally you can find a great piece at higher end Furniture stores as well."

Adamsmom - post on 08:55 on 02/21/2012

"There are specific items that you can only find in an antique store...those are the special things that just reach out to you or maybe remind you of your great grandparents. Otherwise it is just depending on your needs at the time."

MollyMambo - post on 08:55 on 02/21/2012

"Absolutely prefer patronizing antique shows/shops. Haven't bought anything "new" in years."

jamorela2002 - post on 08:52 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer a mix of both."

mc10tx - post on 08:52 on 02/21/2012

"I like to shop at antique shows and local retailers. I like to mix the old with the new to give such a great variety of decor."

LuxStyle - post on 08:47 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer a mix of old and new, so I shop a combination of antique shows, local retailers and online home accessories sites. I just attended the Orlando Antiques, Vintage & Garden show which was full of inspiration and beautiful flowers and objets d'art. "

mabrei - post on 08:47 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer to shop for my home in antique stores."

Pauline - post on 08:46 on 02/21/2012

"I like to shop in antique stores, you never know what you find always interesting."

rsklar18 - post on 08:45 on 02/21/2012

"I love shopping in antique stores, junk shops, etc. There is nothing better than finding that unique something that calls to you and has a history!"

kalee123 - post on 08:42 on 02/21/2012

"I love to go shop-to-shop. You just never going to find!"

marlene4010@sbcglobal.net - post on 08:42 on 02/21/2012

"Both, I love new and old pieces. Mixing is more interesting. It's like a treasure hunt when you shop in antique stores!"

Monmom - post on 08:40 on 02/21/2012

"I love to mix it up with both."

ozalot - post on 08:39 on 02/21/2012

"Sometimes I like to shop in antique stores that also sell some new items that are relevant to the antiques in general, such as silver cleaner, cleaning cloths, plate stands, etc."

Karen Cunningham - post on 08:39 on 02/21/2012

"I love to browse in antique and modern furniture stores and art galleries."

suefromview2 - post on 08:39 on 02/21/2012

"I love to shop in antique stores visiting new little towns. That is one of my favorite things to do."

JeanW - post on 08:38 on 02/21/2012

"It's fun to do both. I've shopped at estate sales and garage sales, but have never really gone antiquin'. Sounds like a great time, would love to be there!"

sdrue - post on 08:38 on 02/21/2012

"You would be surprised what I have found at thrift stores, flea markets, estate sales and even EBAY!"

snugglecups - post on 08:34 on 02/21/2012

"Where ever there is gold.. I am a panning!"

etsiketsi@aol.com - post on 08:33 on 02/21/2012

"It depends on the item! I love antiques though and a one of a kind find can be a true conversation piece in your home!"

rmhoneebee@yahoo.com - post on 08:31 on 02/21/2012

"No true preference, I go with both and whichever one speaks loudest to me!"

parksm - post on 08:30 on 02/21/2012

"I love to shop for antiques, they fit my home and my style. The craftmanship and details can not compare to new furniture."

allelect - post on 08:29 on 02/21/2012

"new pieces"

sgoulet660 - post on 08:27 on 02/21/2012

"I like to mix it up, I have both types of pieces in my home."

PamelaD - post on 08:27 on 02/21/2012

"I have to see goodies in person, especially antiques. And you can sometimes get a great story about the object when you meet the seller"

sandy9787 - post on 08:26 on 02/21/2012

"I actually enjoy both but I have found some really neat things in antique stores and Peddlar Malls. Nothing like a good bargain to make me happy."

donnarp1 - post on 08:25 on 02/21/2012

"I like to shop at both. I think a combination of both old and new reflects my style."

sandyeckstein - post on 08:25 on 02/21/2012

"i shop all over, because you never know waht you'll find that could be a wonderful addition to your spaces. my mother is now living in long term care and we are talking about every thing that's in the house. because it was mom and dad's home, it was their stuff and i didn't have any knowledge of the history of the items. it's a history lesson of my parent;s lives... and now the fun begins as to who gets what... i have the knowledge, even if i dont get the piece. hey, old friends. welcome to my space. i'll love showing you off and loving you the way my parents, grandparents and great grandparents did.."

bozocat - post on 08:24 on 02/21/2012

"Shopping is shopping! Love it all! But there is the added benefit at antique stores of history... that cannot be said for other types of stores. Plus there is more quanity to look at in most antique stores... Items are crammed into every spot imaginable! It is just so much fun to look through!"

sherylandrea - post on 08:23 on 02/21/2012

"I really love both- mixing the new with the old. Finding that special piece in an antiques store always makes me feel great! "

BetsyWin1 - post on 08:22 on 02/21/2012

"My computer desk chair is new and high tech, the rest of the house is a mix of early attic and late grandmother. Well, and a thing or two rescued from the the neighborhood trash..."

adina39 - post on 08:21 on 02/21/2012

"I always shop in antique stores. They sell the coolest items that are so meaningful. The items have great style, are chic and designed in a very special way. They made beautufil things in the past."

A. Conley - post on 08:10 on 02/21/2012

"I love antiques it tells a story. I have a passion for antigues that comes from my grandmother and mother. I think of what stories they tell when I look at antiques whether it is glass ware, silver, furniture, paintings, photographs and it gives me pleasure to share in that. It meant something to someone at someplace in time."

vicki.bogart - post on 08:10 on 02/21/2012

"Sounds wonderful!!! I love antiques!!!!!"

nancymonts - post on 08:09 on 02/21/2012

"I like to mix pieces from both. I love a nice eclectic vibe!"

lydianna - post on 08:09 on 02/21/2012

"Antique stores for the styling and craftmanship of old period pieces. To win this giveaway would be very very lovely."

56at55 - post on 08:08 on 02/21/2012

"I love shopping, period, so I don't have a preference. I would LOVE to go to the Philadelphia show. I am passionate about my three collections."

Franee47 - post on 08:07 on 02/21/2012

"I'm an eclectic buyer-I buy what I like when I see it. I would shop old and new though I admit I'm always fascinated by antique workmanship and ingenuity."

wrybbunz - post on 08:06 on 02/21/2012

"Antiques - you betcha. I also love to make my own, and I do love a good thrift store and attending garage sales."

suri40 - post on 08:06 on 02/21/2012

"Absolutely prefer an eclectic look. Love mixing the old with the new."

Cynt1 - post on 08:05 on 02/21/2012

"I like to shop for my home at both, antique shops and stores that sell new items!"

BlueBear - post on 08:04 on 02/21/2012

"I too love to mix furnishings! I haunt antique stores and auctions looking for special pieces. It's a hobby I cultivated in England and I'm the sort who looks at a piece I love and it brings me back to when I found it and it gives me great pleasure."

midnight4567 - post on 08:01 on 02/21/2012

"I absolutely love antiques, I have such a passion for the old I try where ever I go to vistit local antique shops, we were just in Louisanna and found some amazing shops in this small town just out side Lafayette, it was some of the most beautiful and amazing things in the world and I wish I could have brought many items back home. I would love, love this and could not say enought if I were to win. "

smfsprout - post on 07:59 on 02/21/2012

"Since my style is very eclectic, I love to shop for home decor everywhere. So many pieces can be used in non-traditional ways."

pstaniscia - post on 07:59 on 02/21/2012

"A modern family of 6 living in and 1871 brick Victorian means BOTH! "

molly1989 - post on 07:58 on 02/21/2012

"I love antique furniture.. I just feel more at home with older pieces that have a bit of history behind them!!"

missdenise - post on 07:57 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer the majority of new pieces with a few antiques mixed in."

KMP50 - post on 07:56 on 02/21/2012

"I like to shop online- eBay has some terrific used and/or antique items that I love. I've bought several antiques from there just because I like them. I live near Philly and I'd love to go to the show..."

adinaco - post on 07:55 on 02/21/2012

"I like to mix it up - antiques & new pieces, the best of both worlds!"

mdemarais59 - post on 07:53 on 02/21/2012

"Prefer to buy antiques and/or repurposed furniture. True recycling!"

bouncerb - post on 07:53 on 02/21/2012

"I like old things, so if I can find a gently (or sometimes NOT so gently) used piece of furniture or dish that I like, then THAT's what I'm goin for!"

Geormich - post on 07:52 on 02/21/2012

"I'm partial to antiques, but my husband isn't. We compromise and try for a balance. I pick pieces that I really like and try to make a spot for them."

belindabullis@yahoo.com - post on 07:48 on 02/21/2012

"Both, I like to mix it up."

loshla - post on 07:48 on 02/21/2012

"I like to shop in both. Its great to mix the old with the new!"

owlwoman - post on 07:47 on 02/21/2012

"Antiques Stores, definitely a lot more character in the furniture"

mia2tuscany - post on 07:47 on 02/21/2012

"I try to do a little of both when I'm able & there is a good antigue store or flea market in the area. My best friend & I both love searching thru antigue stores & sometimes finding hidden treasures that we just love!"

maryandersong - post on 07:47 on 02/21/2012

"Definitely antiques stores! Long before it was the "green" thing to do, I have loved antiques for their character and history."

mawk313 - post on 07:45 on 02/21/2012

"I shop in stores for new items. I haven't had much experience with antiques, although I love them. I do enjoy flea markets, too. Would love the opportunity to shop in an antique store."

blueisteyes - post on 07:45 on 02/21/2012

"We buy what we can afford which is mainly handed down or on sale, a mixture of old and new but I would really like to have everything match."

katdoc@petcallhome.com - post on 07:44 on 02/21/2012

"Always prefer to shop in secondhand and antique stores- you get more for your money. and Philadelphia is my home town- would love to go back!"

dbuccio - post on 07:44 on 02/21/2012

"One piece finds."

clkintn - post on 07:43 on 02/21/2012

"My house has a unique mixture of both old and new. I love family heirlooms, but will also buy a piece that I am drawn to. I incorporate both styles of antique and modern together, and I must say that, if done correctly, look wonderful. I shop at modern stores and where ever I go, I visit antique stores because you can never tell when a piece will just "jump out at you"! "

Janet Janet - post on 07:43 on 02/21/2012

"I much prefer to shop in 2nd hand or antique stores when decorating my home. Also love garage and estate sales!!! you should see some of the pieces I've acquired!"

Alvinia Alvinia - post on 07:42 on 02/21/2012

"I love antique stores in small country towns. More fun than a barrel of monkeys on a spree!! Alvinia Axford"

beastiesfirst - post on 07:40 on 02/21/2012

"My husband and I have decorating ideas that are 360 degrees apart. I find that blending our styles is easier when I shop both antique stores and those that sell new items. "

FamilyLady4 - post on 07:39 on 02/21/2012

"LOVE, LOVE, LOVE antique stores!!!!"

nskd - post on 07:39 on 02/21/2012

"not the new"

chaneyfamily7 - post on 07:35 on 02/21/2012

"Most of my furniture is hand-me-downs that I inherited from my mom. She loved antiques!"

jgarrisondesigner@gmail.com - post on 07:35 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer antique stores always.. I love the character and charm of many beautiful things. I admire and enjoy my space. I don't want to be copied or copy. There is only one me."

sussexr - post on 07:34 on 02/21/2012

" A little bit of old and new I think makes a house unique. I love the history of antiques and sometimes when I look around I realize some of my stuff is now an antique. This sounds like a wonderful fun weekend."

mmimilinda - post on 07:34 on 02/21/2012

"I love looking in antique stores, but I do my actual shopping in stores that feature new items. "

twinksters2 - post on 07:34 on 02/21/2012

"We loooove to go to Antique stores and learn the history of the things we buy for our home.....we think of it as acquiring NEW relations to our family........... "

gshep - post on 07:33 on 02/21/2012

"I like to shop in both. I especially like to find antique pieces in good shape and refinish them or re-upholster them in materials that I like."

kms - post on 07:31 on 02/21/2012

"Love to mix it up, 75% new & 25% antique. Would totally enjoy winning this weekend get-away! Thx for the opportunity!"

jgarrisondesigner@gmail.com - post on 07:31 on 02/21/2012

"Antique stores always"

sydney85 - post on 07:30 on 02/21/2012

"I like a mixture. I like to add something unique in each room and antique stores and thrift stores have been great sources for these items."

katholeen - post on 07:29 on 02/21/2012

"I love a mix of both, sometimes really cool antique pieces really shine and standout in a contemporary setting. I can happily spend hours on end looking through antiques stores finding things I didn't know that I needed..."

papertiger57 - post on 07:29 on 02/21/2012

"We like a combination of both....we love flea markets!!!!"

partipaws@yahoo.com - post on 07:29 on 02/21/2012

"I like to look in Antique stores, thrift stores and vintage shops, recycle reuse repurpose, plus I love the hunt!"

cboza - post on 07:29 on 02/21/2012

"I've been a mixer-and-matcher from the time I was a girl, moving the furniture in my bedroom around to "shake things up." I'd make my father help me carry home "treasures" that other people in our neighborhood were throwing out and rearrange things in my room to find just the right spot for the new piece. Today, a room doesn't look "right" to my eye if it doesn't have a mix of traditional and contemporary, homespun and modern. But the most important criteria is that it FEEL right. Like the Velveteen Rabbit (one of my favorite books from childhood), pieces that have been "loved" are the ones I value the most. This is a very roundabout way of saying that I shop anywhere and everywhere, but admit that there's something very special about antiquing."

Noodlestwo - post on 07:28 on 02/21/2012

"Antique shop"

skipheart - post on 07:28 on 02/21/2012

"We love old pieces, great quality and ageless beauty for often less cost, recycling is a must. Some pieces we refinish, some found along the side of a road we rescue. "

babelangan55 - post on 07:27 on 02/21/2012

"I use to love antique shopping, but now find my taste is more contemporary. I think I'd like to explore the idea of integrating a few antiques into my contemporary style."

cherie - post on 07:26 on 02/21/2012

"Both, I search for unique pieces everywhere!"

dwatson724 - post on 07:25 on 02/21/2012

"Most of my furniture is older - either antiques or pieces family or friends were going to discard. I really prefer older pieces - I have some unique pieces that are "matching" but do go together and create a unique blend."

PAULA_1 - post on 07:24 on 02/21/2012

"I love antiques.My Mother & Grandmother both collected. I do the same. The only piece of furniture that I buy new, would be my couch..Everything else is vintage or antique..For many years, I restored antiques for a living.."

jetlegal - post on 07:24 on 02/21/2012

"It doesn't matter. If I am looking and find what I want I will take it home. "

kachinarine - post on 07:24 on 02/21/2012

"I have an eclectic mix of old and new and love how it all blends together to create a comfy home that I love. I love pieces that have a history and have withstood the test of time -- it's proof that with a little TLC we can all withstand the test of time. My favorite piece is my dining room table -- antique oak with claw feet -- it is divine."

smsanford - post on 07:24 on 02/21/2012

"I like to mix-and-match both sources...more fun that way!"

arlenes - post on 07:24 on 02/21/2012

"I gravitate toward contemporary. However, vintage pieces always tell such beautiful stories. This "Philly" girl would surely find a irresistible treasure in the City of Brotherly Love!"

frogers - post on 07:22 on 02/21/2012

"I mix. I have new couch loveseats (comfort). but most of my accent tables/decorations are used....it is fun to search for the treasure!"

hightx4 - post on 07:22 on 02/21/2012

"I love to shop in low end antique shops and flea markets. I cannot afford high end, but boy do I still have fun!"

donnajoy - post on 07:22 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer to buy new pieces unless I see an antique piece that is made well and fits in with the furniture I currently have. "

sandram - post on 07:22 on 02/21/2012

"I like to shop in antique stores that offer new and old pieces. I love finding something unique to add to my home."

EDreyer - post on 07:21 on 02/21/2012

"My taste runs toward contemporary but there are certain timeless pieces that can be found in antique stores and I love large vintage posters."

janet58 - post on 07:20 on 02/21/2012

"I enjoy a combination of antique stores, flea markets, community bazaars and that stalwart ebay as I strive for an eclectic and comfortable home feel. Nothing warms up a space more than interspersing old and new treasures. "

dharl - post on 07:19 on 02/21/2012

"I like to shop and brouse Antique stores ......the more quaint the better."

Gail22 - post on 07:19 on 02/21/2012

"You never know what you might find at an antique show! I love both, new and old pieces, and I find that either can be well made. I purchase both and enjoy creating an eclectic, comfortable style. "

cathii69@hotmail.com - post on 07:18 on 02/21/2012

"My sister and I prefer estate sales, Yep... We buy and buy antiques. So much fun, then we have an estate sale to resale what we overbought and fell in love with! You just can't beat "old" but "beautiful" antique furniture.... made to last forever... "

jules56 - post on 07:17 on 02/21/2012

"I love blending new with old; it gives my home a comfort feeling with traditional items, and also shows that I live in the present moment."

bloomingidiot - post on 07:17 on 02/21/2012

"I love antique stores! I would definitely prefer to shop an antique store over a newer place."

NewLightredezgn - post on 07:17 on 02/21/2012

"I definitely prefer to shop vintage stores, antique stores and local auctions."

wleabh - post on 07:16 on 02/21/2012

"Antique stores! I want my home to reflect my personality and show the character and eclectic look that only antiques can provide."

mariannetoo - post on 07:15 on 02/21/2012

"Antiques stores, or even better, at estate sales!"

PLAINSGAL - post on 07:15 on 02/21/2012

"I usually shop estate sales but our area of NE PA has some beautiful consignment shops. Love them all!"

KCPhoenix - post on 07:15 on 02/21/2012

"My home is decorated in a rather eclectic mash of old and new, gifted to me and purchased. I think it reflects my personality to have a collage of eras."

texaspeech - post on 07:14 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer antique stores, and nothing is more exciting than to shop in a different city. My best friend and I would be over the moon to win this contest! We went antiquing in the pouring rain this last weekend, because we are die hards! Thanks for the opportunity!"

BeckyIA - post on 07:13 on 02/21/2012

"I live in the antique capital of Iowa. Our house is on Antique City Drive. Yep, we LOVE shopping for antiques!"

Deidra07 - post on 07:13 on 02/21/2012

"I love antiques and with purchasing a new home, I would love to fill it with some new treasures mixed with the old."

animalauthor - post on 07:12 on 02/21/2012

"For love seats I've purchased new, for some furniture I'll buy new that's been fashioned from reclaimed wood, otherwise I prefer older as the quality is much better."

KAREN COGBURN - post on 07:11 on 02/21/2012

"I adore antiques. My home is filled with them & this would be amazing!!"

whitewateradf - post on 07:11 on 02/21/2012

"I just love antique auctions. It's exciting to see what the value is of my antiques too. I prefer antiquin'."

ahb - post on 07:11 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer older pieces, they are better constructed, and don't go out of style."

ouida - post on 07:10 on 02/21/2012

"i love antiques. They last longer than new furniture. I love going to antique stores, flea markets and thrift stores. They have the best deals."

Troye Skipworth - post on 07:10 on 02/21/2012

"Both! It's not JUST about the age of an item but if you like it and if it fits with your style, RIGHT????"

aluciani - post on 07:09 on 02/21/2012

"There's nothing like someting old, I think the quality is better."

valarie-adams - post on 07:09 on 02/21/2012

"I buy new for couches, comfy chairs and bedding, but I prefer that all my accent pieces be antiques. "

das1127 - post on 07:08 on 02/21/2012

"I prefer older furniture - unless you're spending a large amount of $$ you are not going to get the quality of the older pieces. Love that there are so many "unique" items available."

mortonsheila10 - post on 07:07 on 02/21/2012

"I like 2 shop both it is fun to put old with the new"

LTRossi - post on 07:02 on 02/21/2012

"I usually buy new however I like to add some antique pieces throughout my houe for added interest and personality."

gatormomx2 - post on 05:56 on 02/21/2012

"I have a house full of inherited antiques. I buy new personal items and prefer furniture antique whenever possible. "

themom1506 - post on 19:28 on 02/20/2012

"a mixture of old and new. depends on what item i am looking for. a mattress - new. a desk either or."

divina - post on 09:14 on 02/21/2012 replied to themom1506

"antique is always better, it is the real thing!"

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