Peeks of Spring will start making appearances, and the “hazy shade of winter,” as Paul Simon coined it, will be heading back into hibernation for another year. What better time to “go green.” In anticipation of the warmer months, the Grist Mill Antiques Center in Pemberton, N.J., is celebrating the color and the season this month in their special display. Although “going green” may bring to mind thoughts of environmental awareness, it has many connotations. However, visions of leprechauns, four-leaf clovers, and Easter baskets filled with eggs, baby chicks, and rabbits all make this a featured hue in both decorations and celebrations.
For collectors of green glass or just fans of the fresh and vibrant tone, the Grist Mill has plenty of items to choose from when updating seasonal home décor or expanding collections. Whether the cool minty tint of Jadite, the festive chartreuse of Vaseline Glass, the celadon of Depression Glass, or the verdant emerald often used by many famous pottery manufacturers, the store has just about any shade and style to fit into any design.
This month’s display features something for every taste. For the gardener, there is a lovely selection of vintage flora and fauna, flower frogs, gardening implements and objet d’art from Westmoreland, McCoy, Roseville, Hall and Shawnee. For those celebrating seasonal festivities, there is Belleek china, dolls and Royal Doulton figurines depicting Irish lasses, shamrocks and Celtic-inspired jewelry.
There’s always something going on at the Grist Mill Antiques Center. On Wednesday, March 29, beginning at 5 p.m., the store will hold a scavenger hunt, with a prize going to the person who finds the most items on a list. Light refreshments will be served. Sign up for the weekly emails to find out about special sales and events. There is a 20 percent discount on all items $6 and over and 25 percent off items in a special category every week. Some exclusions apply.
On Sunday, April 23, the Grist Mill will be holding their semiannual flea market from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be bargains galore. Dealers from both the Grist Mill Antiques Center and the Haddon Heights Antiques Center will be participating. Come out for a day of treasure hunting, food and fun. A limited number of spaces are still available for vendors. To learn more, call Barbara Lind at 609-726-1588.
This multi-dealer shop is located at 127 Hanover St. and is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays.
For more information, visit www.gristmillantiques.com.