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THE ART OF WOMEN ARTISTS | BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATIONS
The beautiful decorative botanical art of Victorian women artists.
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COLLECTING VICTORIAN SHELL SOUVENIRS
If the romance of the sea lures you, you will fall in love with antique shell work.
Art at Home | Original Painting Giveaway
Today I’m excited to bring you an opportunity to win an original painting by renowned Canadian artist Peter Etril Snyder. Read more….
9 Ways to Change Your Life
As I look back on the year I can’t believe it flew by as quickly as it did.
But fly it did, and as I look over my shoulder, one thought comes to my mind.
That I am grateful.
History of Collectable Rhinestone Jewelry
Vintage Costume Jewelry for collectors. The history of Rhinestone Jewelry.
Secret Life of Antiques: Victorian Shell Work
Summer is almost here! I can’t wait to refresh my living room and dining room’s look to reflect the carefree, more casual feel of summer. Read more…
Secret Life of Antiques: How to Display Religious Antiques
Do you love collecting French Saints, Prayer Books, Madonna Statues and religious ephemera? They are some of our best~selling pieces, everyone seems to love them. How to display your religious antiques while still keeping a reverence for what they represent can be a challenge, here are some ideas to integrate them into your home decor.
Dreaming of Spring
I begin dreaming of spring gardens in January. Do you? This old hand colored plan is for the gardens at Versailles. Beautifully laid out, formal gardens with different garden “rooms” that required an army of gardeners to keep in shape. I love gardens, flowers and gardening antiques. I’m always on the hunt for the big gardening pieces …
My Office Studio
I love my little creative space! Do you have somewhere special where you can dream, and make things? Although it’s just really small, I enjoy being in my little home office/studio, surrounded by all the things I love. I have my antique and vintage rolls of wallpaper stored in this old French (huge!} trash can, …