News — why buy antiques

My wife and I were both brought up in Ireland where castles, manor houses and antiques are commonplace.  We have a love (addiction :)) for the story antiques tell. This mechanical people counter was used on buses and trams in the late Victorian era to keep track of the number of people that travelled on the vehicle.  Here are our top 6 reasons why buying antiques makes sense: 1. Antiques have a story: Antiques are purveyors of the past: they have endured a history and have experiences of past customs and etiquette. From the contrast of the over-intricate Victorian decadence...

So you love well crafted furniture and the history behind antiques. You search through shops to find unique furniture and home accents to enhance your home decor. How do you mix these different styles of antique and vintage furniture and accents with each other? Never fear, the fashion now is to mix different patterns, colors and even styles. If you mix antique, vintage, traditional and modern designs together, you can achieve truly unique home decor ideas for your home. Top 5 Tips for Mixing Antiques with Your Existing Home Décor Purchasing a “new” antique is exciting and finding a place for...