Archive for the 'Antiques' Category
Our Grandfather clocks are a super bargain.They are not clocks that come in a kit. They are brand new elegant Grandfather Clocks that resemble the pricey antique Grandfather Clock models and are offered to you at deeply discounted prices, cherry grandfather clock.
March 16th, 2010 | Posted in Antiques, General Blurbs | No Comments
From old to new, from current events to past history, antiques and collectibles can add both fun and profit to your life. Browsing the Deco Diva’s website at : http://www.antiquingwithdecodiva.com/blog/ can provide information and tips on antiques and collectibles, beginning a collection and buying and selling. A collection can easily be started based on current [...]
April 23rd, 2009 | Posted in Antiques, Arts and Humanities, General Blurbs | No Comments
For any room of different sizes, you can brighten up the atmosphere by using crystal chandeliers. A chandelier is a lamp suspended from the ceiling that contains multiple electric candles to create plenty of light. These lamps are often beautifully adorned with the finest crystal in various designs and styles. You’ve probably seen glittering chandeliers [...]
March 26th, 2009 | Posted in Antiques, Antiques and Collectibles, Furniture, Home Decor, Home Improvement, Interior Decorating | 1 Comment
If you enjoy or delight in drinking wine you would know you need more than just the right vintage. Wine goblets are important because they are an integral part of wine enjoyment. Wine glasses are basically shaped like tulips — with a base, stem and body. Traditionally drinking goblets are held by the stem to [...]
March 8th, 2009 | Posted in Antiques, Antiques and Collectibles, Arts and Humanities, Food and Related Products, Gifts, Recipes | No Comments
Teak wood is best for use as patio furniture because it is naturally resistant to weather as well as lasting and beautiful. Teak outdoor furniture is an elegant way to enjoy time spent outside. Although teak is more expensive than aluminum when it comes to patio furniture, the money is well spent because teak furniture [...]
March 8th, 2009 | Posted in Antiques, Antiques and Collectibles, Arts and Humanities, Home Decor, Home and Garden, Home and Garden (Shopping), Interior Decorating, Shopping | No Comments
I don’t know what it is about Chevrolet trucks, but my head just seems to turn everytime one goes by. Males of all ages are seen driving these magnificent Chevy vehicles.
Chevrolet trucks will never be outdated, outmoded, or outdone.
If you’ve never driven a Chevrolet truck, try out one today and tomorrow you’ll be the [...]
December 10th, 2008 | Posted in Antiques, Antiques and Collectibles, Autos, Autos and Vehicles | No Comments
The Capital has in people’s opinions a few of the best museums on the entire planet in reality it has hundreds of museums & shows equally large and small. There are plenty to opt from despite this for understandable reasons some are more well-liked than others. A number of the finest museums to go to [...]
June 5th, 2008 | Posted in Animation, Antiques, Arts and Humanities, Design Arts, Visual Arts | No Comments
The hobby of collecting antique and classic cars can be much more than just fun and enjoyable, it can also incredibly rewarding, especially financially. However you do have to know what you are doing, and this means learning as much about the antique and classic car subculture as you can.
There are a number of different [...]
May 6th, 2008 | Posted in Antiques | No Comments
Mounts For Photographers
Whatever level of photography you are at, mounting your photographs for display is a great way of presenting and preserving your work.
Acid free, or Standard (neutral ph)?
Ask yourself do you really need the more expensive mounts for low value items? Given the choice, when they see them side by side, the [...]
March 19th, 2008 | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Antiques, Photography | No Comments
Hassam’s gallery in New York city was on Fifth Street, it was there that he found the subject of his most famous paintings, the 22 Flag paintings. His inspiration came from a parade that traveled down the avenue for World War 1. He divided his time between that gallery and a home in East Hampton, [...]
March 17th, 2008 | Posted in Antiques, Arts and Humanities | No Comments
In his late twenties, Edward went off to Munich to study painting. Like many artist before him, it was his time in Europe that he was able to develop his own style and establish a name for himself. When he returned to the United States in 1895, he settled down in New York and opened [...]
March 4th, 2008 | Posted in Antiques, Arts and Humanities, Design Arts | No Comments
Most people think of antiques as just old stuff. Which is quite incorrect. Antiques are valuable from an investors viewpoint. Just imagine, a painting by Van Gogh which even he would not have considered as valuable in his day, is now usually worth around hundreds of thousands of dollars per painting. One of the most [...]
January 1st, 2008 | Posted in Antiques, Antiques and Collectibles, Hobbies | No Comments
My husband and I try to avoid taking sides in our children’s marital issues. We have accepted our two daughter-in-laws and our son-in-law as members of our family. We told our son that he needed to work things out with his wife without involving us; however the opportunity to get involved in the situation presented [...]
November 23rd, 2007 | Posted in Antiques | No Comments
Today, the art deco decorating style is becoming very popular and you can have this great look in your home by adding some vintage (and even newer) accessories. One great thing about decorating in this timeless fashion is that if you buy vintage items, then you will not only get a great look, but also [...]
August 28th, 2007 | Posted in Antiques, Home Improvement | No Comments
I don’t know if you are acquainted with clip earrings. Why bother about them if you’ve pierced ears? On the other hand: I discovered a hidden category of antique clip earrings. Believe me, it’s fun and I wouldn’t miss it anymore… Some of the most difficult items to find in this day and age are [...]
December 9th, 2006 | Posted in Antiques, Crafts, Design Arts, General Blurbs, Shopping | No Comments
An antique coffee pot can make a wonderful gift for a person who appreciates nostalgic items for the kitchen. Many people overlook this type of gift even when buying for a person who collects vintage items. The nice thing about this vintage gift is that it is relatively easy to find and it is relatively [...]
November 16th, 2006 | Posted in Antiques, Antiques and Collectibles, Entertaining, General Blurbs, Gifts | No Comments
This article is about my experiences with using an antique coffee grinder. My mom has a collection of many things related to coffee. She has mugs and old cans from long ago brands, but the coolest thing she has in her collection is an antique coffee grinder that she keeps on top of the fridge. [...]
September 30th, 2006 | Posted in Antiques, Cooking, General Blurbs, Home and Garden | No Comments
The 5 Golden Rules of Safe China Storage
Rule #1 for safe china storage
Always treat china delicately. It can scratch or chip very easily. Just because you’re protecting china from falling and breaking doesn’t mean it’s totally protected from damage. One way to ensure protection is to buy some china storage bags or specialty boxes. There [...]
August 11th, 2006 | Posted in Antiques, Do-It-Yourself, General Blurbs, Home and Garden, Moving and Relocating | No Comments
Cleanliness is far from the only cause to love a wrought iron bed, nevertheless. Their smooth shape, stylish curves, and from time to time intricate designs call to mind a sentiment of nostalgia and timelessness. Who hasn’t been enamored by wrought iron’s stylishness in the bedroom? Heap the bed with silk, satin, or down, and [...]
July 19th, 2006 | Posted in Antiques, Apartment Living, Consumer Information, General Blurbs, Home and Garden, Interior Decorating | No Comments
If you’d love to have an antique or classic car, a great source of collector car bargains is through local estate or probate auctions. Many of these estates are “just over broke” and you can get a collector auto for a fraction of its retail value. You can determine the value of collector cars online.Â
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June 25th, 2006 | Posted in Antiques, Antiques and Collectibles, Autos, General Blurbs | No Comments