Antiques to Mingle with Art

Historical Downtown Alexandria is hosting the first Wine and Art Crawl of the season on Thursday, June 16, from 5–8pm. The event starts at the AAAA Theatre where you can purchase your wristband for $5. Then you can tour the downtown and enjoy wine samples and refreshments, artist exhibits, demonstrations, and register for door prizes. Past and Present Home Gallery is thrilled to be participating again this year and we would love to introduce you to our featured artist: KT Design!

KT Design features tote bags in various color and pattern combinations. Choose your favorite today!

KT Design uses oil cloth for creating bags that are both stylish and easy to keep clean.

These beautiful creations are the work of a local designer and have become one of our store’s unique collections. The selection includes totes, scarves, credit card and gift-card holders, chap-stick key chains, car-caddies, and many other one-of-a-kind designs. KT Design uses oil cloth, where designer fabrics are adhered to another clear material to create a surface that can be wiped clean of any spills or splatters while maximizing your gorgeous sense of style.

Totes come in all shapes, sizes, and color combinations that make carrying around essentials look good. Large bags are perfect for beach and gym necessities, while medium and small bags are ideal for carrying books or lunch on the go.

KT Design Molly Zip-It's.

The Molly Zip-It’s come in two sizes and are a great accessory for your travel luggage. Car-Caddies are another unique shape that features a one-handle design useful for tying to the back of a headrest. The pocket is the perfect size for keeping mittens, remotes, toys, and other necessities.

During the colder seasons, KT Design features items created in designer flannel including infinity scarves and pillowcases in various colors and patterns. These super-soft items are the perfect compliment to your wardrobe and home décor.

As you participate in the Wine and Art Crawl you will get to meet the designer, shop her ever-growing selection in our store, and register for door prizes. While you’re here make sure to check out all three levels of antique, vintage, and collectible items—especially the Man-Cave and Diva Den.

We can’t wait to see you at Past and Present Home Gallery, the Antique Store with Character!

Happy Memorial Day from Past and Present Home Gallery

Fast asleep the boys are lying,
in their low and narrow tents,
And no battle-cry can wake them,
and no orders call them hence;
And the yearnings of the mother,
and the anguish of the wife,
Can not with their magic presence
call the soldier back to life;
And the brother’s manly sorrow,
and the father’s mournful pride,
Can not give back to his country
him who for his country died.
They who for the trembling Nation
in its hour of trial bled,
Lie, in these years of triumph,
with our Army of the Dead.

From the poem Our Army of the Dead by Will McKendree Carleton, c. 1873.

Thank you to all of our fallen heroes and the families they leave behind, we are forever grateful for your sacrifice. Happy Memorial Day from Past and Present Home Gallery, the Antique Store with Character.

Early Birds Convene on Broadway

Past and Present Home Gallery had a fantastic turn-out at the Chamber “Wake-Up” Alexandria event this morning!

We would like to say a big “Thank You” to all of the Alexandria Chamber members who came out for the event this morning. Our store was full of the men and women who help make our community great. We loved sharing our store with you and introducing you to all of our unique items from antiques to collectibles, one-of-a-kind art pieces, and the vintage treasures in our Man Cave and brand new Diva Den. We look forward to having you back as you search for those perfect furniture pieces or retro décor items for your home and business.

Thank you again,
Past and Present Home Gallery, the Antique Store with Character!