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What to Consider When Buying Vintage Lighting

Vintage lighting can easily be trash or treasure. In fact, a vintage lamp or fixture can be compared to an incredible piece of jewelry – a small accent that transforms the simplest room in a truly memorable way. Whether your…

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Quintessential Things

What to Know When Buying Antique Mirror

The mirror holds a vaunted position in our lives should come as no surprise. Mankind has been fascinated by reflection of self for millennia. In fact, mirrors have been an important theme in history and literature – even Narcissus was…

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Clean Vintage Silver Naturally

It is a delight to collect a work of art that can be used as part of everyday life. Silver for your table is ideal in this regard. Elegant flatware and decorative lighting, service and display table pieces love to…

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A Primer for Buying Antiques and Vintage Furnishings

Have you ever typed “antique” into dictionary.com? You’ll see it defined as ‘of or belonging to the past – not modern’. This vocabulary service also puts forth several grim synonyms: ‘bygone, archaic, obsolete and obsolescent’. With declarations such as these,…

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How to Appreciate Abstract Art

Comprehending abstract art often challenges the viewer to appreciate it. We’ve all stared at a painting and tilted our head from side to side to make sure we’re seeing the painting the right way. We may smirk, shrug and move…

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