Coin collecting is a fun activity and it has been very popular because it does not only serve as a hobby but as an option to generate income. Probably the most popular types of coins that are sought by collectors are the antique coins. Antique coins may be bought from auction sales, coin shows, malls and even in tourist areas…
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Tips In Choosing Area Rugs
A house or office may be very minimalist but what can make it an eye pleaser are the accessories and furnishings, properly used and coordinated with the other furniture in the room. One such furnishing that can be used to achieve an over-all effect is the use of area rugs. Area rugs are available in all shapes and sizes and…
Antique Chandeliers
Chandeliers conjure visions of royalty, grandeur and opulence. Though sleeker and slimmer versions have evolved, there’s still an aura of antiquity that surrounds a chandelier. So when one is striving for an antique look for his home, going in for turn-of-the-century furniture, a decadent looking fireplace and a chandelier are the first things on his mind. Chandeliers conjure visions of…
The Beauty Of An Antique Murphy Bed
Murphy beds have been in existence since about 1900, when William L. Murphy invented the patented mechanism to hide his bed away in the closet of his one room apartment while he entertained. The beds have been in use ever since, always appreciated by city apartment dwellers and homeowners who needed an extra bed in a multipurpose room. During World…
Antique Fireplace Mantels
Are you looking to change your plain old boring fireplace mantel? Well if you’re thinking about setting up an antique fireplace mantel that will go with the classy theme the rest of your house has, don’t fret it can be easily achieved. These are timeless and sophisticated mantels that have long ago been associated with mansions and palaces. But now…
Antique Roses Proving That Old Is Good
“Old”, is ‘hip’, ‘with-it’, ‘cool’….’phat’, even. And although these terms may not be so ”in” – depending on your generation –, ”heritage”, ”antique”, or simply trusted, beloved and admired things of the past are again “in vogue”. Clothes that mimic those we relinquished to the rag bag (and wouldn’t be caught dead in) have become the rage, and wind-storm-look hairdos…
Antique Car Insurance
If you are covering your antique or classic car under a regular insurance policy, you may be paying too much. Most people don’t use their antique cars every day and so there it is better of get a policy that is geared towards an antique car that would take that into consideration. You will probably pay less for it. For…
Finding The Perfect Tea Set
When entertaining, those accoutrements you offer to your guests says a lot about you are. When serving tea, your tea set is an expression of your personality, your home, and your zest for entertaining. Therefore, the perfect tea set is different for everyone. Find the tea set that expresses your personality and brings your own unique version of beauty to…
Join A Club For Antique Car Shows
For all the car enthusiasts or collectors out there, those who are passionate about the automobile industry that produces the good old antique or classic cars, nothing can be more exhilarating than having the rare opportunity to attend events that host antique car shows where you will find a dazzling fleet of historical, hard-to-source and stylish vintage cars. Some may…
Antique Classics Cars That Last
The term Antique Classics is used in reference to old cars. According to Antique Automobile Club of America, an antique car is generally defined as a car over 25 years of age. However, the exact legal definition for the purpose of antique vehicle registration varies widely from State to State. With about 12 years being the normal design life of…