"Centuries ago, Europeans believed that Chinese-made porcelain was so miraculous it would react to poisoned food by cracking or changing color," according to an article in SouthernAccents.com. "Enchantment with export porcelain's strength, heat retention, and translucent beauty waned only slightly ... [Read more...]
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Time, as the old saying goes, waits for no one. So there's no time like the present to check out some of The Gables Antiques' favorite clocks!
Late 18th Century Directoire Clock, circa 1795
Old French Clock Face, c. 1940
19th century French Tall Case Clock
Although it would be an embellishment to claim that this is a golden opportunity... [Read more...]
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We love getting an insider's look at how interior designers' creative minds work when they come for a visit to our store, but the May 2010 issue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles takes its readers on a journey into the very spaces where some of Atlanta's top design minds dream up their latest and greatest works.
In particular, we loved getting a sneak peak... [Read more...]
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