| JUST AMONG FRIENDS
Henry Galberry's family surprised him with a birthday party Saturday evening, Jan. 20, at the Golden Moon in the Galaxy Restaurant. The festive four generation gathering included Charles and Linda Galberry Pair of Ellisville; Dr. John and CC Galberry of Lakeland, Fla.; and Scott, Susan, John Scott and Katie Galberry of Hattiesburg. Also, Anthony, Melanie Galberry, and Emme Stith of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; Dann Pair of Tupelo; Chris, Leah, Anna and Luke Pair of Hernando; and Maurice and Virginia Laird of Jackson.
Henry came to Mississippi after graduating from Virginia Tech and went to work for Soil Conversation. One of his colleagues, Henry Saucier, introduced him to his sister, Mary. Mary and Henry were married after Henry returned from World War II. Mary's brother was killed in the war and never knew of the power of his introduction.
Antiques, from floor to ceiling
They had nearly 200 chairs and no place to sit. More than 60 platters but rarely hosted guests. Above all, they had an obsession with antique Americana, a passion that defined their lives for more than 50 years. As compulsive collectors, Marie and the late Harold Futch spent a lifetime scouring flea markets and antiques malls, haunting auctions and estate sales. Ultimately, they packed their 2,000-square-foot home in Lancaster with so many collectibles that, according to their daughter, "there was a trail from the bedroom to the kitchen and that was it. You simply couldn't fit in the rest of the rooms." The spoils of a life on the prowl will be unveiled Thursday through Feb. 3 at the East Texas Fairgrounds in Tyler. John Sauls, longtime acquaintance of the couple and proprietor of the antique venue Marburger Farm in Round Top, has spent months cataloging the Futch collection.
The antique trade is facing modern problems
EAST PROVIDENCE - Thanks to eBay, the rest of the Internet and the popular TV show "Antiques Roadshow," the world of antiques has gotten a lot of exposure recently. However, with heightened visibility comes misconceptions about older pieces. Shaffie Pillay, manager of the wholesalers D&M Antiques on North Broadway in East Providence, says while the trends have changed, antiques are still as valuable as ever. Mr. Pillay was in the antiques restoration business at the back of the antique shop before joining owner Marvin Rubin in selling. The store is not a pretty retail storefront by his own admission, but is instead jam packed with old furniture, art and jewelry, along with clocks, dishes and all kinds of miscellaneous antiques. The East Coast in general is spoiled by a glut of antiques in comparison with more western parts of the country, and through estate sales, family calls and other purchases, D&M antiques is able to supply items to distributors all over the country.
A New Yorker Brings You French Works of Art You Can Sleep With, and Dream ...
After spending five years in France where she uncovered a world of quality antique linens, Robin Molbert, a native New Yorker, decided to open an internet store to introduce the finest of these to the US market. What she found, and is now offering, are unique bedding and table linens that were all or partially crafted by hand. "I was astounded by the quality of the linen, the beauty and intricacy of the embroidery. There are marriage sheets that took more than two years to complete. Each piece is unique and many of them were made to be passed down as heirlooms from one generation to the next -- and it's entirely possible because the linen was loomed to last centuries. But when I realized that I could still find these rare treasures in unused condition, pieces that couldn't possibly be reproduced today, I didn't hesitate a moment to create Fleur d'Andeol." Until now, most Americans who enjoy luxury bedding have thought that sleeping on very high thread-count cotton was the ultimate in luxury.
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