Slipcovers Look Great on Antique Chairs and Sofas

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You may be tempted to throw away your antique chairs and sofas once they start showing frayed edges and discoloration, but don't do that just yet! You can rescue these old and visibly worn furnishings with slipcovers. Using a slipcover is a fast, easy and versatile way to hide the flaws and update the look of antique chairs and sofas. It takes only a … [Read more...]

Antiques Make a Kitchen Feel Warm

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Utilizing antiques to both populate and decorate your kitchen can help create a unique, inviting, atmosphere. By bringing a tasteful antique into your kitchen, you bring with it all the history it has developed over the years. Knowing this, a gaze upon its surface stirs within the human mind a wonder of past owners and their relationship with the item. … [Read more...]

Thoughts on Blue and White

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If you are a homeowner contemplating a color scheme for your home, blue and white are classic colors that work well through all seasons and also a variety of decor styles. Below are some thoughts on how blue and white antiques can fit into your home. Blue and White Porcelain. Many consider blue and white hand-painted china a fine collector's item. … [Read more...]