Simple Graces

06/29/2020

We have a large selection of beautiful marble pieces in a wide array of colors. They would make beautiful coasters, cutting boards and trivets. Any other ideas on what these beauties could be used for?

06/06/2020

Thank you to the ladies of the Dexter Farmers Market for the lovely bouquet of cheerful sunflowers.

06/06/2020

Simple Graces is excited to welcome the Dexter Farmers Market. Stop by for delicious local produce.

07/09/2019

Cut Glass is glassware that is characterized by the facets on its surface, as produced by the cutting. While it has been around for thousands of years, it wasn’t until the late 19th century that it peaked in popularity. Cut glass became desirable due to its ability to reflect light across the dinner table. It was often referred to as “rich cut glass”; due to the fact it was expensive and showed the owners social standing. Come on by and check out our selection of cut glass.

06/04/2019

Grace is dressed for summer and looking forward to greeting visitors. We have added a number of new pieces and look forward to sharing them with you. Simple Graces will be opening soon for summer. Be watching for more details.

02/11/2019

The phrase "Sleep tight don't let the bed bugs bite" is thought to have its origins in the early 1700's as a reminder to tighten the ropes on the bed before sleeping. The "bedbug" is the bed wrench so "don't let the bedbugs bite" means to be careful and don't pinch your fingers on the wrench. One of the household chores, normally given to small children, was to use the bed wrench to tighten the ropes everyday so they remained taught. Unfortunately, as quaint and charming , in an old fashioned way, as this explanation may be the truth of meaning behind "sleep tight" is that it really is more of a prayer, To "sleep tight" means to sleep well or soundly. To sleep safely until morning.,,and here's to hoping the bed bugs don't bite you during your sound sleep. No matter which explanation you choose to belief, rope beds are still relatively easy to find in the antique market. If you are looking to purchase a rope bed or would just like to see one, visit Simple Graces.

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12/22/2018

Traditionally, rosemary is called the "Christmas herb". According to legend, during Mary's flight to Egypt she rested her blue cloak on a rosemary bush with white flowers. From then on, rosemary bore blossoms of heavenly blue. It was also believed that rosemary's strong aromatic oils and power to strengthen remembrance were given to the bush when the swaddling clothes of the baby Jesus were hung on it to dry. No matter, it is one of my favorite herbs and I am looking forward to planting herb gardens at Simple Graces this summer for your enjoyment.

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12/21/2018

Interesting read. Contains some good information.

If you're not following these laws of antiquing then you should be.

12/06/2018

Simple Graces offers gift certificates. Perfect for that hard to buy for person on your list. To purchase a gift certificate call (207) 239-7922.

11/25/2018

Have you had the experience of walking into an antique shop and finding the exact metal lunch box you carried in elementary school? This experience makes me pause and think "Am I really that old?" and "How exactly do you define an antique?" This short but informative article does a nice job of explaining the differences between antiques,collectibles and memorabilia. In case you are wondering that lunch box is memorabilia.

The world of antiques can be confusing. What's the difference between an antique and collectible? Aren't collectibles and memorabilia really the same thing? In this month's column, I'll de-mystify these terms, so that you'll be appropriately armed for your next antique adventure.