Talk of the Trade
The Glass Ceiling
While the use of glass in the making of everything from jewelry to stained glass windows, optical lenses, architectural structures, decorative objects, and home furnishings is commonplace today, so is ...
A “short” history on Hollywood
In the first decade of the 20th century, it was obvious to anyone who had seen a film or heard about moving pictures that this new form of entertainment was ...
Know your style
Ever drive by a house you love and not know its style? Or pick up a piece of glass or pottery at a show or flea market but you can’t ...
In Celebration of 100 Years!
As we move forward into 2023, it’s only natural to reflect on the products, inventions and discoveries that have their roots in a history that is now 100 years old, ...
10 Crafty DIY Antique Holiday Gifts
Working on your holiday gift-giving list? This year, rather than purchasing a mass-produced plastic toy, a high-priced piece of electronic gadgetry, or an unwanted item of clothing, consider turning to ...
The History of Brand Advertising
While branding is and always has been an essential part of building any successful business, standing out from the crowd is harder than ever with all the new outlets and ...
Mourning the Past
Every culture - every religion - every person - mourns in their own way. The sentiment behind that expression, however, is universal: honoring a loved one in a way that publicly ...
The Shakers Come to America
When our children were growing up we lived in western Massachusetts and within an easy drive to two Shaker Village sites: Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, MA and The Mount ...
My Old House Story
Every old house has a story. Here is mine: In 1998, my husband and I said goodbye to our corporate lives and moved with our two young children to the Southern ...
History Hunting in the Great Outdoors
With the start of summer the antiques trade traditionally moves business outdoors. Fields, fairgrounds, and outdoor venues, dormant through the winter months, and some even longer due to pandemic restrictions ...
Making Fashion History
Every year on the first Monday in May, everybody who’s anybody in the world of fashion and celebrity attends or watches on TV the famed Met Gala at the Metropolitan ...
The Evolution of Courtship
This past March saw new seasons of such fan-favorite period pieces as Bridgerton, The Gilded Age, and Sanditon return to television. Like many, I binge-watched each show, savoring the costumes ...
