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marble top gueridon with iron base

Table Talk

by on December 6, 2010 in Collecting

I find myself obsessed with palmettes, globes and scrolling legs. Once I met an antique dealer who specialized in chairs. Just chairs. For me, it would be tables, perhaps a hangover from my days as a restaurant critic. If left alone with furniture I’ll usually find a table I could buy particularly an old one [...]

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detail of Fenton vaseline art glass cake stand

Glass Cake Stands

by on November 22, 2010 in Collecting

One of the first purchases I made, and certainly the most used, is my cake stand. In addition to cakes, I’ve used my stand for pies, pastries, cookies, fruit and cheese. During the holidays it becomes a pedestal for a striking glass ornament and garland arrangement. With the holidays ahead,  I wanted to celebrate these [...]

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vintage cottage doorstop with red tile roof

Sturdy Little Cottages

by on November 17, 2010 in Collecting

I discovered vintage doorstops while browsing in a local antique shop. Suddenly, I found myself taken by a whole category of collectibles that drew me by their whimsy, charm and range of American images from flower vases, to animals, people and even replicas miniature houses. There’s no accounting for our attraction to certain objects. Back [...]

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large collection of kachina dolls displayed on shelves by Alpha Design Group

Displaying Large Collections

by on September 19, 2010 in Collecting

Collections gathered over time create a greater impact when displayed en masse Our homes are an extension of ourselves and the collections they hold reflect our personalities.  In his modern Santa Fe adobe, Dallas architect Jim Rimelspach showcases large collections en masse creating visual interest.  Displayed in a sliding door cabinet is his collection of [...]

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white damask hand towel with peony design and monogram

Damask Floral Linens

by on August 31, 2010 in Collecting

I seem to collect floral patterns — again and again. Over the years, I’ve purchased vintage white linen napkins and hand towels as I found them at antique shows. Some are monogrammed; some are not but I’ve been slow to use them because they require hand-ironing. And so they sat in the cabinet for far [...]

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