By: Lee Brouwer I have a secret wish… to start a twitter account entitled “Stuff Overheard in my Office”. Most of the tweets would be non sequiturs and jokes taken wildly out of context…and, of course, for my own amusement.…
We are excited to share a new segment in our blog – “Lee and Heather’s Auction DIY”. Inspired by articles in Country Living, HGTV, and Real Simple Magazine, we decided to tackle a few DIY projects. Not only do they…
Yarn covered mounts and distressed furniture are hot trends in interior decorating right now; but they don’t, necessarily, work in everyone’s home. Instead, a gallery wall is a timeless classic that can work in any space. Inspired by magazines spreads…
If you read our blog with any regularity you have probably figured out that I am getting married soon (hopefully, if all goes smoothly), and I have weddings on the brain. So now I am thrust into wedding planning,…
Tis the season to be jolly, or if you are like most of us, tis the season to agonize over what to give that one person who is so hard to shop for. I agonized and agonized like I do…
Today is Spa Day at Gateway Gallery! Heather and Wheezer having a steam bath Even I am enjoying my beauty treatment I can tell you sitting in the Grecian steam bath did not make me feel more relaxed, but perhaps…
One of my friends asked me once, "Hey Lee, what are your favorite things you have seen come through at auction"? Although its always difficult to pick just one, usually buttons come to mind. Now, as my grandmother once told…
Its been a while since we have updated our Auction Blog, but mostly that's because we have been so busy with auctions! In the past few months we have had some pretty incredible items come through our doors. Our last auction featured…
Lately here at Gateway Gallery Auction we have been sitting here racking our brains on why more young people don't shop at auctions. With the rising trend of vintage, upcycling, antiques, and thrift stores auctions would seem to be a…
Sometimes its hard to see the diamond in the rough when looking at items from auctions. It is true that some items we end up with have seen their better days. However, if you are able to look past the…
