Speaking of Antiquing
Decorating with Books – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – November 2015
One thing that I find extremely attractive in a home is a well-stocked book shelf. I hope not to be rude when I saunter over and read the spines of […]
Is the Era of Elegance Over? – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – October 2015
Everyday at the shop, someone calls about or brings in a set of fine China or crystal to sell. It seems as if complete sets of gorgeous […]
Knickknacks, Curios, and Tchotchkes – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – September 2015
These three words are heard as often as they are misspelled and misunderstood!
knick·knack: a small worthless object, especially a household ornament.
cu·ri·o: a rare, unusual, or intriguing object.
tchotch·ke: a small object […]
Inside, A Treasure Trove Awaits! – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – August 2015
When you walk into Pickety Place, undoubtedly, the first thing you see are the glass display cabinets filled with shiny baubles.
There are silver and glass trays filled with all sorts […]
Happy Birthday Pyrex! – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – July 2015
In 2015, PYREX turned 100 years-old.
Like many innovations and excellent ideas, it’s invention was a fluke.
Chemists at Corning Glass Works, […]
Vintage Clothing Back in Fashion at Pickety Place – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – June 2015
I hate to tell you, but your ’80s clothes are now considered “vintage.”
I have not yet heard a word to describe the ’80s clothes as a […]
Please Pour the Tea – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – May 2015
With the coming of Spring, so comes the fun of hosting a Tea Party.
The English in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I made a fine art of tea time. Fine […]
The Iridescent World of Carnival Glass – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – April 2015
In 1907, the Fenton Glass Company in West Virginia produced a style of glass referred to as “iridescent ware.” Fenton called it Iridill and labeled it “Venetian Art.” The idea […]
What’s Trending – by Joelle Graves
Speaking of Antiquing – March 2015
My friend Charlotte, in New York keeps me abreast of the latest decorating news. We are both lovers of mixing old and new. A new dress with a vintage pin—a […]
In Love with Salt Cellars – by Margaret Barnes
Speaking of Antiquing – February 2015
One thing I’ve been collecting lately is tiny, multi- functional, elegant, practical, universal, and easy to afford—my growing collection of Salt Cellars, also known as salts, […]