Decorating with antiques is more than just collecting beautiful old items; it’s about creating a home that tells a story. When done thoughtfully, antique pieces can bring warmth, character, and a sense of history to contemporary spaces. The key lies in balancing vintage charm with modern design, ensuring your home feels cohesive, inviting, and stylish. In this guide, we’ll explore tips for blending old and new, examples of rooms where antiques take center stage, and advice on

Antique ceramics are more than just decorative objects; they are tangible pieces of history, craftsmanship, and culture. Whether you're a...

Looking at three distinct styles in antiques Italian, French and English one finds similarities and many differences.  Italian antique...

Have you ever taken a moment to admire that old piece of jewelry you inherited from your grandmother? Its unique lines, attention to...

In all collecting it pays to know how to tell a real piece from a fake one. But how do you go about doing this if your not an expert? Firstly check for identifying marks. A company signature or marks that are typical of a period like the Qing Dynasty are well documented and wealth of information is available to the savvy collector online. Sometimes fakes can be obvious, for example a tag that wouldn't have been from the era that an antique is from. For example most antiqu

You have a beautiful antique table or perhaps a dish that you inherited from you great aunt Sue that means the world to you and you would like to see it survive for many lifetimes to come. Here are a few tips for antiques care around the house that don't require a professional in attendance. Porcelain - Rule number one never put antique porcelain in the Dishwasher. They didn't have dishwashers a century ago so they weren't really designed for that. The best thing to do

Spring is in the air and theres no better time to re-imagine your space. Living with antiques fills your home with a collection of stories, textures and color that are all your own. The best part of all is that you become the the next part of their story. Will you mix a Victorian vase with modern sofa or perhaps an art deco purse with a contemporary dress the choice is all yours. The best part of all is antiques are a carbon neutral purchase, by choosing a storied piece w