Sam Robinson, Fine Artist

The Sam Robinson art show has opened at Halcyon House and it is terrific! More than 50 pieces of Sam’s work, from as recently as April, are on display throughout the shop’s first floor rooms. For a certain segment of Baltimoreans, spring hails the arrival of steeplechase season, picnics in the grass, excellent cocktails, horse races and good friends. Sam views it as an opportunity for plein air painting. He approached the racing officials who let him set up his easel and paints in the midst of the paddock, where all of the action is… at least before the races begin. The center of the three paintings below is the painting drying on the left above.His equestrian knowledge and his love of his part of Maryland, the Green Spring Valley where he lives, all contribute to his deep sense of place, which is reflected in his paintings.

Each aspect of the race is shown in Sam’s paintings. From the trainer and the owner discussing strategy, to the grooms bringing the horses in to the paddock to be saddled, to the riders making their way to the starting line, to the fierce competition over the fences,

to the announcer calling the race,

to the final run down the home stretch,

to the final cooling off of the horses, Sam’s paintings reflect the true gamut of the day.

His paintings have a light, quick touch that really conveys the highs and lows of this racing life.

Sam Robinson’s show runs through early August. For more information on the show, click here, and for more information on Sam’s paintings, click here.

Happy Father’s Day!

From everyone here at Halcyon House Antiques, to all of you who have a father, Happy Father’s Day!

Sam Robinson Art Show Opens June 20th!

We Go Together Like Salt & Pepper

Sometimes when you set your table, you want to have some whimsy on the table. Our pewter salt and pepper shakers are just the thing to add some fun to your place settings.

When you order some Chinese food for a nice quick, no-cook dinner, a pair of our Chinese pagodas would really complete the theme.The details on these pagodas are really amazing.

For a holiday table, you might like a few of our pinecones, or maybe some of our reindeer.For a barbeque, a pair of cowboy boots would continue the theme – as long as it’s Texas BBQ, and not North Carolina-style.For a big seafood feast, you could use a few pairs of our salt and pepper shakers. These fish would be great.

Or maybe some starfish,or even conch (if you’re serving conch stew, a la Key West).

And if you’re serving a heap of fresh Maryland corn, what could be more perfect than these?

For a garden party, these topiaries, which come apart as salt in the plant, and pepper in the pot, would be a great touch!

Regardless of what you’re serving, we have a set of salt and pepper shakers to fit the menu!

As always, if you’re interested in anything shown, please contact Eric at the shop!

Tonight’s the Night! Irving & Fine Cocktails & Trunk Show!

We hope that you can join us this evening at Halcyon House Antiques for our Trunk Show for Irving & Fine’s great line of jackets, tunics, dresses and more.

Irving & Fine has a collection inspired by a love of travel and a passion for textile and color, Irving & Fine's unexpected mix of pattern, color and intricate embroidery reflects more the spirit of the spice markets and souks than of the runway.

Lisa Fine will be joining Halcyon House Antiques to talk about the collection, show the newest items and chat with guests. We hope to see you from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and we know you will love this line! See you then!

Irving & Fine Trunk Show @ Halcyon House Antiques!

We hope to see you there!

Mothers Day Goodies!

Regardless of what kind of mother your mother is, Halcyon House Antiques has just the perfect gift for her.

Is she a girly-girl? We have some fun jewelry for her.

Is she an entertaining gal? We have everything she needs to throw a party, including some yummy hors d’oeuvres!

Is she a flower girl? We have great garden items, including a range of terra cotta pots.

Is she an equestrian girl? Our hunt country paintings, and other equestrian items will be perfect.

Is she a bright and colorful girl? We have every color in the rainbow!

Halcyon House Antiques has everything a mother, wife or best friend could possibly want. Stop in and see us, or contact Eric for more information on anything you’ve seen here!

Ladew Garden Festival: Saturday, May 4th!

Saturday is the annual Ladew Garden Festival, one of the highlights of the spring in our area. If you’re anywhere near Baltimore, this is the place to be! And looking at the weather forecast for the weekend, it’s going to be ideal – sunny and 70.

Ladew Gardens is one of Maryland’s treasures, and last year it was named one of the top five gardens in North America. Its topiary collection is known throughout the gardening world.

This year’s guest lecturer is Dr. Allan Armitage, a horticulture professor at the University of Georgia, who, in addition to his gardening knowledge, is known for his Tilley hat. At the University of Georgia, he runs the research gardens where new plant material from most of the flower breeders in the world is evaluated. His courses include Greenhouse Production, Greenhouse Crop Management and Herbaceous Plant Identification and Use. He has visited research and production centers throughout the world and studies annuals, perennials, cut flowers and greenhouse crops in various climates.

There will also be numerous rare plant dealers selling the most amazing plants – ones that you certainly won’t find at your local big box store.

Again this year, there will be the “boutique” section of the Festival, featuring Halcyon House Antiques, who will be showing some of our new Angela Caputi jewelry!

The Ladew Garden Festival begins at 10:00 and tickets prices are $15 for Sale Only (available at the door), $35 for Member Sale and Lecture and $45 for Non-Member Sale and Lecture. All prices include admission to the Festival, as well as the Gardens, Manor House with its Billy Baldwin-decorated aubergine bedroom (space is limited for house tours) and Nature Walk. For more information, please click here.

Hope to see you there!