"Yesterday I received this email from Steve Chicoine about an experience he had with with an antique dealer. He was discouraged by the situation, but definitely ending up on the winning end of the deal[:] It is the design and craftsmanship that makes antique furniture unique … [Read more...] about French Provincial Sideboard
Pink Pig
Give Your Windows and Doors a Unique Vintage Treatment
"I get the best emails from my readers! Susan Terkel sent me story along with some great photos. She certainly let her imagination and creativity go wild when she found uses for her vintage treasures: It happened a few years ago when I was staring at my stash of vintage … [Read more...] about Give Your Windows and Doors a Unique Vintage Treatment
The Antique Secretary
"The 1820 American Federal Secretary now sits in my dining room in Bothell, Washington. For four decades, this elegant antique was prominently displayed in the main parlor of my grandparents’ home in Cavendish, Vermont. I stood upon a dark red, blue, and gold Persian carpet and … [Read more...] about The Antique Secretary
Summer Arrives in Essex on Lake Champlain
Kim Rielly posted an enthusiastic blog post about summer in Essex celebrating flood recovery, exciting new businesses and the timeless charm that has drawn visitors and residents for decades. She asks, "could it possibly be true that the recently-submerged businesses were … [Read more...] about Summer Arrives in Essex on Lake Champlain
The Bracelet
"I received this wonderful story from Suzanne G. Beyer about her family history and the development of the first expansion bracelet," writes Debbie Schrodt of the Essex shop Pink Pig. "Every day for 15 years, I’d don my bracelet and my watch, comprising the morning ritual. … [Read more...] about The Bracelet