French Provincial Sideboard (image courtesy of the Pink Pig)
“Yesterday I received this email from Steve Chicoine about an experience he had with with an antique dealer. He was discouraged by the situation, but definitely ending up on the winning end of the deal[:]
It is the design and craftsmanship that makes antique furniture unique and special. That and the fact that most antique purchases, by the nature of the business, have interesting stories.
Antique shopping is best accomplished through the building of relationships. You come to know these dealers as friends with a common interest. However, in the case of our French provincial sideboard, that was not the case at all…” (Continue reading at Pink Pig Cottage Antiques: French Provincial Sideboard.)
In June of 2006, Debbie Schrodt followed her dream, moved to upstate New York and opened her first Pink Pig store in Westport after 28 years as a Wall Street Bonds salesperson. She later opened a second store in Essex, NY. At The Pink Pig, old meets new in a most unconventional way. Expertly hand-chosen antiques promise to impress and enchant even the most discerning eye. Our offerings come alive within cottage style, farmhouse and rustic décor. Each room has been carefully curated with hand-selected wares from little-known corners of the world. Uncommon goods and greats that you'll have trouble finding anywhere else. The Pink Pig is proud to be a green business. Visit the Pink Pig at 2750 Main Street, Essex, NY or shop at the website www.pinkpigwestport.com. The Pink Pig Cafe is also located within the same building in Essex, NY. The cafe features Baked Goods, Breakfast, & Lunch. We also feature a Specialty Coffee Bar & Smoothie Bar. Our cafe also offers local farm fresh produce.
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