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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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