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An attic in disarray

New Year’s Resolution: Downsizing? Part 1 : Donating

January 5, 2018by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to downsize? Even donating your goods requires some forethought.

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Accept my Love Antique Valentine's Day card

Valentine’s Day memories

February 13, 2015by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

Do you have memories of what Valentine’s Day meant to you as a child? For many, it was a day to look forward to. For others, not so much. It […]

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What Do You Do with Smelly Furniture?

August 20, 2014by Johanne Yakula 2 Comments

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. […]

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Moorish 8 LIght fixture made by Tiffany's. Photo from Sotheby's web site.

Gorgeous Tiffany Light Fixtures

July 4, 2014by Johanne Yakula 6 Comments

I am always interested in reading about what antiques fetch on the market. I am subscribed to several Sotheby’s newsletter announcements and a couple of weeks ago I received the […]

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A Multipurpose Kitchen Cabinet

A Revolution in the Kitchen

June 12, 2014by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

It’s hard to imagine kitchens without rows of cupboards, central islands, stone counter tops and task lighting. Yet the configuration of the kitchen that we know and love today has […]

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Egan vase probably from the 1950's period of production

Discovered a “New” Pottery Company

April 22, 2014by Johanne Yakula 3 Comments

The Wild Rose Antique club held its annual antique show this weekend. I have attended this show for more than 20 years and slightly more than half of those years […]

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Arne Vodder Credenza

A Question about Cleaning Teak Furniture

March 10, 2014by Johanne Yakula 6 Comments

A reader sent me the following SOS this week and I thought I’d share my answer with those of you who may also have some of these pieces in your […]

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antique trunk before restoration

Restoring an Antique Trunk

February 14, 2014by Johanne Yakula 20 Comments

For many of us, antique trunks have a special spot in our hearts. As storage devices, trunks have protected our journals, special baby clothes, and other memories. For others a […]

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White bulbs suitable for vanities can be used where there is no shade and the bulb is exposed.

Cynical about New Bulb Regulations

January 23, 2014by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

After many years of warnings by our respective governments the incandescent light bulb is no longer being manufactured. I feel both good and bad about this. Godo Stoyke, an energy […]

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Blue Mikado

Inheriting Grandma’s Treasures

February 20, 2013by Johanne Yakula

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 […]

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