Ball & Claw newsletter #13

Written By Jason O'Malley

Summer is (almost) here and there is so much excitement at the shop. We've all been busy shopping at Brimfield, NYC, Elephant’s Trunk, Stormville, Paris, Milan, estate sales, auctions, house calls and more. A bunch of dealers from the shop (Pauline, Frank, Shannon, Jean and Sally) showed our wares at the Rhinebeck Antique Show over the Memorial Day weekend. It was a huge success.


The store is full of new treasures. I have been buying up lots of antique baskets, primitive little boxes, fancy silver-plate footed trays, vintage floral paintings, crystal decanters, milking stools, antique sterling jewelry, windup furry animals, and just about anything that tickles odd/old that strikes my fancy. Thanks to all of you for helping me create my dream job.i am so happy that you have found Ball & Claw, signed up for this newsletter and have read this far! . It means the world to me and the dealers in the shop.


Here’s a quick rundown of what’s happening this month:

June 6

The Bar is Opening this Weekend!!!

The much anticipated only bar in the area is opening in the yard of Ball & Claw!!! My dear friends Paul & Jenny of Stockade Tavernhave been working hard at converting the garden shack into what is now officially The Rope Shed. The bar will be open Saturdays & Sundays from 1 - 6pm and for special events. More to come soon.

June 13

It’s the 2nd Saturday Antique & Vintage Flea Market in the Yard of Ball & Claw. Our flea market happens from 10 - 4, rain or shine. We still have a little room for more dealers, and a food truck . Message me for more info.

June 19

Friday Happy Hour in the Shop from 5 - 8pm.  Join us for for free bubbles, meet the dealers and get some deals. It’s fun!

In other news, I am mixing business with pleasure this summer. For my ‘vacation’ I am taking a bit of Ball & Claw to Provincetown, MA for a 2 week Pop Up. From July 1-14. If you’re on the Cape, visit me at 372 Commercial St. Very exciting.


That’s the news for now. Thank you for being a part of the Ball & Claw Family.


XOXOXO Maria

Jason O'Malley

You’ve probably seen Jason O’Malley’s work before. 

He's an illustrator, book designer, and art director. Sometimes, he does all three at the same time.

This Hudson Valley resident’s vibrant and colorful illustrations of modern people, places, and pets have been published globally by the likes of Gap, Mini-Cooper, Ikea, Coca Cola, Random House, and American Express to name a few resume highlights.

His editorial illustrations have appeared in The New York Times, OUT, Lucky, InStyle, and numerous international publications. 

He recently designed and illustrated the rainbow flavored extravaganza of a book for Big Gay Ice Cream and the fabulous entertaining tome The Cocktail Party by Mary Giuliani. 

In his spare time he does custom portraits of people just like you. For more info visit jasonomalleyportraits.com

Follow him on Instagram for a steady stream of dog pix, inappropriate gifs, and doodles of the Real Housewives: @ruralmodernist

http://www.jasonomalley.com
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