Mission unltd: Mission, Arts & Crafts and Craftsman Decor & Antiques
Showcasing Mission Style and Period Antiques, Furniture and Decorative Accessories in the Tradition of Gustav Stickely, L & JG Stickley, Roycroft, and Greene & Greene.
Find Mission Products and Resources. Connect and Interact with those who share your interest in Mission Style. (We were going to roll this site under Arts & Crafts ... Were we right in keeping it out? Our Challenge ... as you readers can appreciate ... all Mission falls under the Arts & Crafts umbrella, but Mission is such a distinct style unto itself with a huge following. We'll trust your collective decision.)
Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
Wayfair: An absolute favorite ... no mater the style of your home, you will find the answer to every interior design and decorating challenging amongst this company's wares ... be it furniture or decorative accessories. I could (and you may) spend a whole day shopping this site ... either with a dedicated shopping list in hand or just to browse for ideas. Enjoy.
Customer Favorites:
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
Antique Trader Magazine: A fabulous resource if you're into antiques ... you'll find comprehensive and right up to the moment articles, columns, and features about antiques and collectibles; a collector Q & A column; a national directory for "live" antique shopping as well as an Internet directory; antique show and auction calendars; book reviews; coverage of industry news and events; dealer and collector profiles; and so much more. Additionally, you'll have access to a forum for thousands of buy and sell ads in 75 categories where collectors and dealers can buy, sell, or trade their collectibles. A real industry favorite and the issues are "keepers".
Antiques & Fine Art: A newer antiques industry publication for collectors, designers, and enthusiasts interested in fresh, informative content about art, antiques, interiors, and market trends. You'll find scholarly articles balanced with lifestyle features on collectors' homes; articles on investing in art, antiques, and wine; a focus on interior designers; and recent discoveries, sales, and exhibitions.
Art & Antiques: The "new" version (launched in 1984) of the iconic Arts & Antiques Magazine is tailored to those who are passionate about and/or actively involved - as buyers, sellers, or collectors - with the international art & antiques markets.
Art+Auction: The leading international authority on investing in fine art, antiques, and other collectible objects and an independent source of knowledge and analysis. Written for the serious collector, the magazine provides the latest news and insider intelligence on the art market, investigates key trends, and showcases the artists who drive the industry. A Blouin publication.
Arts & Crafts Homes - Digital: Offering expert advice and perspective for those building, renovating, or furnishing a home in the Arts and Crafts spirit. You'll enjoy the work of past masters and those who currently make their livelihoods creating well-crafted homes, furnishings, and works of art. Each issue of the magazine is a stunning (this editor's added emphasis) photographic portfolio of the best work in new construction, restoration, and interpretive arts & crafts design. Digital format only.
Auction Exchange & Collector News: The Auction "Bible" for the "Michiana" and Northwestern Ohio regions since 1978 ... providing weekly listings of events, shows and auctions, as well as prices realized at auction. You'll find real estate, auto, antique, commercial, and industrial auction news and advertising as well as a zoned antique shop and mall guide for those regions.
Sears: What started as your favorite catalog store has survived to become a giant retailer - 2,300 Sears branded and affiliated stores across the US and Canada - of all your "home, hearth, and garden needs" including apparel, appliances, tools, and automotive products. We may take them for granted, but there isn't much they don't have across all niches ... all displayed across an organized, easy to navigate site.
Target.com: This favorite shopping destination has become one of the Web's 5 top favorite places to shop ... the company has worked its way into the Fortune 50. They've really covered all the bases when it comes to customers' "wants and likes".
