Uncommon Antiques
Occasionally a person comes across an object that speaks to the quirky side of one’s personality. It doesn’t have to be old. As a matter of fact I love my […]
Tag Archives: antique appraisals
How to Choose an Appraiser for your Antiques
There may come a time when you will want, or need to know, how much your – or someone else’s – personal possessions are worth. It might be because you plan to […]
Upcoming Talks
Just what is an antique? Are you curious about something you own? How old is it? Is it worth anything? I will be teaching a course at Metro Continuing Education on […]
What Do You Do with Smelly Furniture?
Have you ever inherited or purchased a piece of furniture that just didn’t smell right? I have, and I paid for my mistake in terms of money and time invested. […]
Why Good Photos help to sell your Antiques.
What is your first reaction when you look at this image of the sofa for sale? Would you buy it? I received an email today from a friend who had […]
Why Antique Appraisals ?
Winter is never a great time to make changes that would cause you or someone you love to have to move from their home. However, sometimes life throws curve balls. […]
10 Things You Should Know about Selling your Antiques on Consignment
There comes a time in every one’s life that it is necessary to sell belongings – your own or someone else’s. Garage sales are one way but what if your […]
Collecting Childhood Nostalgia – Nancy Drew Books
I was dusting my shelves in our guest bedroom the other day and came across my ever-so-small collection of Nancy Drew books. I only have 6 of them now, and […]
Inheriting Grandma’s Treasures
I enjoy doing estate appraisals because it keeps me connected to the world of antiques I was part of for the years that I owned an antique / home decor […]
Why are they called Doilies?
Doilies have been around for as many years as most of us know. Lace doilies were used on the back of chairs to protect the chair from the Oil […]
