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Falls Church VA estate sale packed with ladies' watches, paintings, crystal and more
 A stunning array of sparkly ladies' wristwatches and costume jewelry gave us a bout of light blindness when we first walked into the home of our May 4-5 estate sale at 1918 Pimmit Drive in Falls Church, Virginia.
The elegant yet affordable watches, though, are just the start of a sale that packs a mountain of fun finds into a small home.
This sale also includes oil on canvas paintings, fine china, decorative glass and vases, crystal, Tiffany-style lamps, a few Army uniforms from the 1950s or 60s, books, records, vintage stereos, porcelain, silverplate and goldplate pieces, furniture including a vintage chest-on-chest, couches, bedroom set, Mid-Century cabinet, dining table, leather chairs and very nifty bar. The sale will also feature a special appearance by a Washington D.C. furniture maker (see story below). The watch collection includes collectible ladies' wristwatches, from Jules Jurgensen, Addrienne, Gruen, Madison, Suzanne Somers, Helbros, and so much more. Many of them have never been worn, remaining in mint or almost new condition. "I am not a watch collector myself but as I now see how beautiful and fashionable a watch can be, I would like to try them all," Orion's Attic co-owner Won-ok Kim says. "You want a watch that is just like a bracelet, inexpensive but gorgeous like real gold and diamond, this is the collection for you. You can get one for your daughter, one for your mom, and another one for yourself!  The house was owned by a German woman who lived there for a long time. Nothing of value has been touched or removed from the home. Doors to the sale open precisely at 9 a.m. Numbers will be handed out to people beginning at 7:30 a.m. Contact Chris if you have any questions or call him at 202 731 9447. |
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James Navarro, Jr. makes public debut with live edge furniture at Falls Church sale May 4
Orion's Attic is adding a twist to the Falls Church estate sale featured above: We're inviting Washington D.C. furniture maker James Navarro, Jr., of Live Edge Studio to make his public debut. Navarro makes handcrafted furniture with natural -- or "live" -- edges on a private commission basis but will offer several pieces to the general public for the first time at the Attic's May 4-5, 2013 estate sale at 1918 Pimmit Drive in Falls Church, Virginia. (He will be on hand Saturday May 4.) 
"I like to build organic, live edge furniture," Navarro says. "I used to work in the environmental community and spent a lot of time fighting for healthy forests. Sustainable forestry is near and dear to my heart. I enjoy using local, reclaimed woods like elm, walnut, cherry, hickory and pine. My designs are inspired by the forms I find in the trees."
Working with environmentally conscious craftsmen and artists like Navarro is also a natural fit for Orion's Attic, a company that enables people to "buy good stuff, do great things." Attic co-owner Christopher Lancette first met Navarro when they worked together at The Wilderness Society. Navarro later joined Defenders of Wildlife before launching his furniture making career while Lancette headed straight to Orion's Attic to start the next phase of his life.
"I was incredibly impressed when I first saw Navarro's work," Lancette says. "His furniture is beautifully crafted and is the kind of stuff that buyers love. The fact that he preserves existing materials and brings them back to life makes it even more striking."
 In addition to selling pieces directly to estate sale shoppers, Navarro will also be on hand to discuss potential new projects. He produces a wide range of items including a variety of tables, entertainment centers, bathroom vanities, and custom radiator covers.
"I know Orion's Attic draws pretty big crowds at their estate sales so I'm looking forward to the Falls Church event," Navarro says. "I'm happy to brainstorm with people about anything I may be able to craft for them."
Navarro's appearance is set for Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Fenton Street Market here we come
 We made our first-ever appearance at the Fenton Street Market in Silver Spring MD on April 27, 2013 and had a blast in our own back yard. We brought some pieces we had not put on sale before, including this old guy ... er, make that, half of this old guy anyway. Our next scheduled day at Fenton Street Market is Saturday May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We'll bring other items we've never shown before along with a ton of costume jewelry, nifty smalls and an antique or two. The market runs every Saturday through spring, summer and fall and features a different mix of vendors every week. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more details.
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