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You may think that polishing silver is a chore best suited for the servants of a British period drama. You may think you should only bother with polishing Grandma’s serving platter just before using it. You may buy silver antiques with good intentions but are lost as to how to care for it. Whatever the
The selfie. A phenomenon spurred by camera phones and social media, but a term that could encompass a broader meaning of self promotion. Like it? Love it? Hate it? Well, if you’re looking to build a marketplace for your art and designs, it’s time to get smarter than the machine, master the art of self
Start ’em young! We hear this phrase in all manner of reference to habits or activities best started in childhood. Whether it’s learning a second language or eating that dreaded spinach, setting up good investments in health and culture will positively affect a child’s maturity and development. Collecting art is no exception! Starting a fine
Do you get tongue-tied when talking about art? Even the most articulate of us can stammer and stutter when it comes to describing what we think about the imagery and material of a painting. But fear not! We’ll set you up for oratorical success with our five step guide to chatting about art: Step
You, Sir, have evolved. Gone are the days of drinking milk from the carton, eating week-old burritos, and doing keg-stands (well, except for that one time at Bob’s. That was crazy.) You now stock your fridge with craft beer and kale and scoff at any peers who know not the difference between Woodford Reserve and
You’ll need: -An appropriate workspace -Wire cutters -Pliers -Clean hands or clean, well-fitting gloves -A postcard or piece of stiff paper -Your camera or smartphone Start by finding a workspace. Choose a clean, uncluttered surface large enough to support the size of the work you’ll be un-framing. We suggest using a freshly made bed or
Starting and building an art collection – no matter the budget, no matter the size – is a task best met with confidence. Be confident that you know what you like and with a bit of extra care and research, you can build something of quality and value. Find a piece you can’t live without:
Perhaps this is familiar: you graduated from college and moved to your first apartment with nothing more than a beanbag and a cheap, but trusty coffee maker. Between IKEA, thrift stores, and your parents’ basement, you cobbled together apartment furnishings that gave your home the ultimate bohemian “chic” look. Now it’s time for your second
Lynn Starkey owns Stewart-Zacks, a popular home goods shop and interior design firm with a particular emphasis on rugs and textiles located in Traverse City, Michigan, a small community on the shores of Lake Michigan. Lynn’s shop stocks comfortable home decor with the community’s high concentration of summer homes in mind, including rugs and textiles
Buying antiques as a new collector is an adventure. Follow these tips and you can make any purchase with confidence. Choose a theme Rather than attempting to tackle the entire world of antiques in one fell swoop, stick to a theme that naturally interests you. By focusing your efforts and resources, you can quickly amass
