Featured Antique: Victorian Sewing Stand
A sewing table or work table is a table that was used for sewing. It originated in 1770 in England and was eventually adopted in Canada and the USA. Based on the philosophy […]
Featured Antique: Victorian Cylinder Music Box
I’m always amazed at the kinds of antiques that I get to see here in our city when I do appraisals. After all, we’re a land-locked city in central Alberta, […]
New Year’s Resolution: Downsizing? Part 1 : Donating
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to downsize? Even donating your goods requires some forethought.
Whimsical Christmas Decor is Just Plain Fun!
Christmas decor can be serious business for some of us. Heritage homes, like the one I live in, lend themselves to over-the-top decorating. I spend a lot of time decorating […]
Antique Expert Tip #4 – Research Like a Dealer
One of the biggest benefits of getting an antique appraisal is finally being able to know what it is that you have – and what it might be worth. It’s possible, however, for you to do some basic research yourself.
Architectural Details in Quebec City Pt 2/3
Landscapes are great but I love to photograph architecture. I especially love the details that we often forget about once we’ve admired a building as a whole – especially the […]
Travels in Quebec Part 1/3
Have you ever been to Quebec City? Did you know that it’s one of only two surviving walled cities in North America? (The other is in Campeche, Mexico). Quebec City […]
Artist: Joanne Barwise
There are artists who don’t shy away from putting their lives and/or experiences out there for the public to see. I think it takes a certain personal courage to produce such art – to know that people will judge them – for better or for worst, and yet, to do it. I have the pleasure of knowing and having taught such an artist – Edmontonian Joanne Barwise.
When’s the Best Time to Sell your Things?
What a question. I can hear you saying “When you need to get rid of them” and that would be true if you are under time constraints. People who are […]
Instant Antique Expert Tip #4 – Numbers
Identifying what the marks mean on the bottom of a teacup can be sometimes challenging but other times, ridiculously easy. This Instant Antique Expert Tip answers the question “What does […]
