Archive for December, 2008

30 Dec

Helpful Guide in Buying Antique Furniture

By Benedict Smythe
The aesthetic value of antique furniture pieces is one of the
reasons why many antique collectors prefer these items. There is
a wide variety of styles and era to choose from. Antique
collectors have, in some ways, mastered the skills in knowing
what a good buy is, but as novice, you may need more time and
experience.
If you [...]

27 Dec

Adorn Your Home With Antique & Collectibles

By Donald Rumesfuld
If you own an older home and want to restore its original look,
or if your home is newer and you want to add some old-time
charm, antiques can provide a wonderful decor opportunity.
Antiques come in many shapes and forms, and they are often far
more detailed in design than modern decor products. Utilize
antiques to get [...]

22 Dec

Antique Coat Racks and Home Décor

By Megan Cherry
If you’re interested in antique coat racks, you have a very
wide range of designs and eras to choose from.
Clothes closets are a relatively recent invention; before the
20th century, most homes used pegs, freestanding racks, and
clothes chests to store all their linens and clothing. One of
these freestanding racks was the humble coat rack, which [...]

18 Dec

Ellen Stanbury Collectible Porcelain Dolls

If you collect porcelain dolls, you have probably already heard of Ellen Stanbury, and if you are considering collecting porcelain dolls, Ellen Stanbury dolls are a good place to start. These porcelain dolls, created by this excellent craftswoman and doll-making teacher, are some of the most coveted collectibles. Ellen Stanbury’s porcelain dolls have won several [...]