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Volume 33 No. 6 FEBRUARY 2020 www.antiqueshoppefl.com TAKE ONE
CUPID VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS

DEPICT ROMANTIC LOVE

By Larry LeMasters, LeMasters’ Antique News Service

We all know Cupid unites lovers romantic love perfectly, which is why irrational, and lovers act like irrational
on Valentine’s Day by shooting them Cupid uses a weapon of war to shoot children. No one knows for sure when
with arrows, but did you know Cupid love arrows. The name Cupid, from love arrows became associated with
is able to do this because he is the god the Latin Cupīdō, means “desire,” and Cupid, but by the Hellenistic Period,
of desire? Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, roughly 323 BCE – 31 BCE, Cupid
In classical mythology, Cupid is attraction, and affection. acquired his bow, quiver, and arrows,
the child of Venus, the goddess of Cupid, in art, is most often which represent his source of godly
love, and Mars, the war god. Cupid is portrayed as a cute, chubby boy with power and the belief that love wounds
regarded as having been born out of wings. He is winged because lovers the heart. Anyone, Roman god or
the allegory of Love and War, which are flighty and likely to change their human, who is shot by Cupid’s arrow,
Cupid as highwayman, pointing
his arrow at your heart. many people believe symbolizes minds, and he is boyish because love is Continued on Page 2

New Opportunity at Waldo Antique Village
Original dealer has retired — Prime location booths now available!!!
Why Waldo??? At Waldo Antique Village we are committed to helping you sell your antiques
and collectibles. Our staff members are experienced and know each individual dealer. The
building has a charming and quaint feel with a relaxed atmosphere that helps enhance our
customer’s visits. It’s a place people want to bring their friends and family back to. To help you
make more money we do extensive television, billboard and print advertising. There are also
regular email blasts, as well as, a large social media presence on Facebook, etc. We have a variety
of booth sizes to fit your needs. There is No charge to dealers for credit card sales. The Antique
Mall is the perfect size – not too large so people get confused, but large enough that we still
have plenty of interesting items that appeal to every type collector. New items get added daily.
Our location is great! Highway 301 is the connecting corridor between I-75 and I-95. It’s a
four-lane scenic highway that provides a wonderful alternative to the overcrowded interstate.
The new bypass around Starke eliminates the traffic bottleneck. We are also located next to the
Diamond in the Rust Semi-Annual Vintage Market Famous Waldo Farmers & Flea Market, which draws huge crowds on the weekend. Voted Best
March 27-28-29, 2020 Antique Mall in Florida! Waldo Antique Village, 17805 NE Hwy 301, Waldo
Diamond in the Rust invites you to our semi-annual vintage market at Diamond D Ranch (9 minutes south of Starke) at the traffic light. Open Daily, 10-5:30 Monday-Friday
March 27-28-29. Drive to the rural side of Jacksonville and savor the country roads along the and 9-5:30 on Saturday & Sunday. www.WaldoAntique.com • 352-468-3111
way.
Bring your friends and come shop some of the South’s favorite vendors, located in our
beautiful barns pavilions and under the shaded oak hammocks. Come discover your newest
Spring finds. There will be one-of-a-kind pickins’ such as vintage treasures, farmhouse finds,
home décor, re-loved furniture, handcrafted items, unique relics, antiques, tasty treats, unique
gifts and more. Our show is a unique shopping experience that you and your shopping gals and
pals won’t want to skip out on.
Show hours are Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm
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Florida’s Largest Antique Event of the Year!

1000 South Florida Fairgrounds FEBRUARY
9067 Southern Blvd.
VENDORS! West Palm Beach, FL 33411 7-9

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SPECTACULAR EARLY BUYERS: “1st Pick” Friday 9AM-12PM • Admission $25 - Good All 3 Days • GEN. ADMISSION: FRI 12-5PM, SAT 9AM-5PM, SUN 10AM-4:30PM • Admission $10