Antique shopping and going to the auction are a London pastime; they’ve evolved over the centuries to become an artform in themselves. While some Londoners take their hobby very seriously, the opportunity to explore some of the world’s coveted collections of art, furniture, and designer goods is a key attraction in central London. From Christies ...
I am suggesting the larger antique shops first because I know how much easier it is to browse for what you’re looking for in one large store rather than going from place-to-place to look in several small stores throughout Tucson. Copper Country Antiques & Collectibles located at 5055 E. Speedway Blvd. is supposedly the largest ...
For antique aficionados who are do-it-yourselfers stripping antique wood furniture is both creative process and a chore which begins with some uncertainty. Experience is usually the best teacher when it comes to furniture stripping. Whether you are a novice or a pro each new piece is a challenge which has the potential to yield beautiful ...
Antiquing is a fun and rewarding hobby enjoyed by many. While there are many honest antique sellers out there, someone is always trying to sell you some swampland in Florida (or new items masquerading as antiques, in this case.) Sometimes, the seller is honestly misinformed, but in some cases they are intentionally trying to con ...
If you’re planning on remodeling your kitchen so it has a rustic appeal, a homemade cupboard like this one would definitely enhance the look of the room. I spotted this unique kitchen cupboard in a friend house I visited recently. Read this instructive article and learn how to build a homemade kitchen cupboard with a ...
Often, when we are emptying a storage unit, we run across old furnishings. Always hoping to find a treasure, I decided that I’d better educate myself about how to spot a true antique, how to tell the difference between authentic pieces and reproductions, and how to estimate the age of the piece. I would be ...
Garage sale and flea market hunting used to be one of my favorite pastimes. I loved seeing what treasures I could find hiding under the coats of paint, damaged wood and warped exterior of furniture others had thrown out or were selling for a few bucks. I’d bring my treasure home, sand it down, refinish ...