I adore my silverware. The pattern is a reflection of my personality, the silver pieces makes the table look dazzling, and the heavy, smoothness of sterling silver always feels amazing in my hands. Silverware that hearkens back to a more beautiful era, I love; removing tarnish and discoloration from sterling silverware, not so much. So ...
The acquisition of antique silverware can add a touch of elegance to any home, but before making a purchase it is wise that a consumer obtain a bit of knowledge in the area of silver making prior to making a purchase commitment. There are literally thousands of antique silverware patterns available on the market made ...
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 ...
This neat craft project using vintage silverware took inspiration from those great old coat and hat hooks, the kind that are wood and fold up. They look like X’s in a row when expanded. I have seen them every where and I am sure you have too. Vintage or heirloom silverware is the perfect material ...
In today’s economy, we’re penny pinchers, and if you have an up-coming wedding you can be left stressing about how you’re going to pay for your nuptials without making yourself broke. However, it is incredibly easy to have a wonderful wedding without sacrifice for under $2,000 (including the cost of the dress) and any blushing ...
When someone you love reaches their second wedding anniversary, it is nice to show that you remember, and celebrate with them by buying or making them a card, and choosing them an appropriate gift. By the fifth wedding anniversary, most couples have their home decorated as they want it, and are beginning to collect around ...
A Vintage Silverware Window Treatment is the perfect way to display a collection of Vintage Silverware or heirloom silverware that is merely collecting dust in a drawer. Many people inherit collections of silverware and have no need for them. If you are like me though, you could not bar to part with these shiny pieces ...
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 ...
Sometimes you just get tired of your old silverware set and buy a new one. But, what do you do with your old set of silverware? They’re perfectly useable, so obviously you wouldn’t want to throw it away. Luckily, there are several ways you can recycle silverware into something fun and useful. Ten Ways to ...
Several years ago my mother-in-law gave me a shoe box full of silverware, and this was the real stuff! It was old and had been in the family for years, but boy did it look bad. The pieces were all tarnished and some even had dark black spots on them. What to do? I purchased ...
