Getting married is always and exciting event. Not just starting your life together, but having a household together and the many responsibilities that come with it. For the happy couple that is getting married, we all would like to buy a gift that is practical and can be used many times, but also that the ...
Identifying and Pricing Your Sterling Flatware A $2000 sterling spoon, or a $2 sterling spoon, that is the question? How do you know if you have a two or a 2000-dollar sterling spoon? How do you identify a flatware pattern, determine its age, and know whether or not it has had a monogram removal, if ...
This guide is for brides who’ve opted to create a bridal registry for their wedding. What a Bridal Registry is: A bridal registry is a way for brides and grooms to let their friends, family and coworkers – the wedding and bridal shower guests – know what their personal style, likes and dislikes are. Why ...
Top Ten Gift Ideas for Recently Divorced Women Women often find out after a divorce that a table knife and stiletto shoe isn’t very handy for household repairs. Any tools or items for making home repairs tend to be purchased by and used primarily by the husband. When he leaves, so do his tools. Tools ...
Sterling silver and high quality silver plate items are not easy to come by these days. Some people invest in vintage silverware, and others have been fortunate enough to inherit these treasures. Proper care of antique silverware will ensure that it lasts as long as intended…through several lifetimes. Antique dealer and appraiser, Michelle Isserman, specializes ...
Everyone loves a buffet because it lets each guest customize their meal while taking the edge off of the “formal” atmosphere a dinner setting can bring. Creating a buffet, however, can seem overwhelming if you don’t know the tricks of the trade. The key is combining an appetizing appearance with functionality and minimal effort. In ...
Have you inherited or purchased fine silverware and are wondering about removing and preventing tarnish? Do you want to keep your fine silverware in the best possible condition so you can pass it down to the next generation? You can keep it looking great with minimal effort, and chances are you’ll be surprised at how ...
