NAPLES RESIDENTS OPEN NEW CANANDAIGUA BUSINESS

Quality Consignment Home Furnishings, Heirlooms and Art. June 2008 � The summer of 2008 marked the opening of ARTIQUES, a unique shop that offers homeowners of all genres creative and budget-friendly options for home decorating. Be it a small accessory, a piece of artwork or a large furniture piece, ARTIQUES has it all from Primitives to Post-Modern. Owners Matthew and Cindy Burt considered the opportunity to buy the business (formerly known as Changes Everything) as both a fortuitous and natural progression in their careers. Matthew currently owns and operates two other successful Naples-based businesses: Comstock HVAC and All Merchant Services. Cindy has a tremendous love for and many years experience with researching, buying and selling antique and vintage items for both private and professional purposes. She is quick to point out, however, that she is ?not a professional dealer or appraiser?.

Opening a retail venue where their combined skills and talents could be showcased was an easy decision for them to make. ?When we were approached by the former owner,? stated Cindy, ?we just knew this was meant to be. It is so important to make the most of everything we use, especially considering the economical and environmental issues we all face right now. By consigning beautiful, useful, one-of-a-kind items an important connection is developed between the consigner, our shop and the customer. We are able to work together towards more conscious solutions to these issues and make our homes more attractive in the process!?

Whether shopping for yourself or for a gift, it is sure to be found at ARTIQUES. Items found in ARTIQUES are quality antique, primitive, vintage, kitsch and contemporary. Among the artwork available for sale are the current works of local artisans. Each month features an individual artist who gets full display of one of the shop?s main street windows. Customers are invited to top off their visit with free cups of coffee from Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters while they browse. Many varieties of the coffees are available for purchase.

ARTIQUES, located at 37 S. Main St. in Canandaigua, shares space adjacent to Teschner?s Decorating Center which sells high-end paints, upholstery, fabric and wallpaper. This perfect pairing of ARTIQUES and Teschner?s. meets customers? needs, which are often fulfilled and typically inspired by the services offered by both businesses. Interior Decorating, Redesign and Real Estate Staging services are also offered through both shops? resident designers.

Various in-store classes will be offered starting in January 2009. When in the shop, be sure to add your name to their list and indicate which class(es) would interest you. Among the many choices will be ?How to Choose the Right Colors for Your Home?, ?Reupholstery?, ?Interior Redesign?, and ?Repurposing Furniture and Accessories?.

Don?t forget ? If you are looking for extra cash ? ARTIQUES can help! If you have a quality household item that is unique but gathering dust, call Cindy at 585-396-1890 for an appointment to arrange consignment.

ARTIQUES is opened Mon-Wed 10am-6pm, Thurdays 10am- 8pm , Fridays and Saturdays 10am-6pm and Sun 12am-4pm. Please call 585-396-1890 with questions or inquires.