Matriarchs have been personal and societal pillars since the dawn of time. With Mother’s Day fast approaching, make sure to get the perfect gift for the matriarch in your life. … Read More Marvelous Mother’s Day Gifts
Beads play an essential role in our April Mood Board, but the art has quite a rich history as well. Techniques fall into categories such as loom and off-loom weaving, stringing, bead embroidering, crochet, knitting, and even bead tatting.… Read More A Bounty of Beads
April showers might bring May flowers, but our April Mood Board is raining jewel tones.… Read More April Mood Board
New York’s “fake spring” has been in full effect this month, teasing us with thoughts of warmer weather. Our Bride of the Month also has sunshine on the mind with her sea-inspired tabletop. … Read More BOTM: Haviland’s Portofino
Evidence of engraving has been documented as far back as 60,000 years ago in South Africa on ostrich shell remains. Other mediums came into practice over time since such as stone, jewelry, glass, and crystal. … Read More The Excellence of Engraving
“In your Easter bonnet with all the frills upon it…” looking for the grandest bunny in the Easter Parade. Easter is upon us, and as quickly as real rabbits multiply, it is time to grow your collection.… Read More Easter Bunny Parade
Tapestry art has been in practice for thousands of years and is a blanket term to describe a range of woven textiles. … Read More A Treasure Trove of Tapestries
March has arrived and what is a more beloved theme than blue and white? While this month tends to lean green, we thought it best to switch up the supposed norm. Porcelain or crystal, there is nothing quite like this traditional motif.… Read More March Mood Board
Our February BOTM loves a modern-take on a blue and white tabletop.… Read More Bride of the Month: Blue and White Meissen
For those “born with a silver spoon in mouth,” sterling versus silver-plated makes quite a difference. To the untrained eye, the two may be difficult to tell apart as they might seem almost identical. Outside of taking a piece in for appraisal, there are characteristics you can look for to differentiate between the two. Silver… Read More How to Tell: Sterling Silver Versus Silver Plated