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What's happening to the market value of china and porcelain?

How to Choose an Appraiser for your Antiques

March 10, 2016by Johanne Yakula 2 Comments

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 […]

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Where did Christmas Decorations originate?

December 4, 2015by Johanne Yakula 2 Comments

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 […]

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Old Victrolas still Collectible

Upcoming Talks

March 3, 2015by Johanne Yakula 4 Comments

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 […]

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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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Arts and Crafts Furniture- A Great Compromise

Featuredby Johanne Yakula 6 Comments

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 […]

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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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What to Watch out for when Fixing a Dent in Antique Furniture

July 25, 2014by Johanne Yakula 5 Comments

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 […]

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Keep the photo clutter-free

Why Good Photos help to sell your Antiques.

July 22, 2014by Johanne Yakula 4 Comments

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 […]

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Aesthetic Movement Art Furniture. Photo by James Sansum, dealer.

Victorian Art Furniture

July 8, 2014by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

It can be quite confusing trying to find images online when looking for art furniture – especially for antique art furniture. Art furniture, by its very definition, is furniture that, […]

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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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