What is a Games Table?
Although there is evidence that Romans played backgammon on special boards, the games table did not become popular until the concept of the Medieval ‘great hall’ gave way to the […]
Tag Archives: buying antiques
Arts and Crafts Furniture- A Great Compromise
There are many reasons for partners, married or not, to disagree, but what kind of furniture to have in one’s home doesn’t have to be one of them. Since I […]
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 […]
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 […]
Where did Christmas Decorations originate?
Collecting vintage Christmas decorations is an natural outlet of my love of antiques. It is oh so easy to buy contemporary packages of glitzy decorations and decorate a tree overnight […]
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 […]
Valentine’s Day memories
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 […]
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. […]
What to Watch out for when Fixing a Dent in Antique Furniture
A reader contacted me recently and asked me about fixing dents on teak furniture. She had read my other blogs on cleaning and protecting teak and wanted my opinion on […]
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 […]
