Category Archives: paintings
Antiques: Before and After ~ Turning Gold into Silver.
There is no question that styles come and go. What was in vogue a decade ago is many times totally abandoned by those that follow trendy styles. Antique styles temporarily go in and out of favor. Even types of finishes get repainted and covered by more the trendy hues. I remember in the eighties when natural wood finishes were all the rage. We stripped painted pieces to reveal the natural wood underneath.
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Our Fall Harvest ~ New Antique Arrivals!
![An Assortment of Spectacular New Arrivals B[9]](http://www.inessa.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/An-Assortment-of-Spectacular-New-Arrivals-B9-150x150.jpg "An Assortment of Spectacular New Arrivals B[9]")
It is Fall, and after a long hot Summer, we are truly looking forward to the promise of cooler days and crisp nights. Of course, it is also time for a bountiful antique harvest! After laboring on the fruits of our antique buying trips all spring and summer long
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Antique Birdcages ~ Romantic & Elegant Accessories
As the days get longer in the summer and the sun comes up earlier, birds greet us with their joyful song at dawn. The charm of antique birdcages and the relaxed yet refined styles they bring create an understated romance and luxury to a décor. Simply put, birdcages make a unique accessory or centerpiece.
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