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Miniature portraits have been around since the 16th century in Europe. Essentially, they were the precursor of the photograph. Loved...

I love beehives. Even before I ever thought of keeping bees I was drawn to this iconic image of country life. There is something so...

I ACQUIRED A FOLK ART COLLECTION! Recently, I had a house call. The gentleman contacted me because he wanted to sell his late wife's...

We all spend an incredible amount of time reading stuff: newspapers, virtual newspapers, emails, instruction sheets, surfing the net and...

What is it about old boxes? Places to store treasures, display your favorite things, hide things. I was thinking about how I love them...

My love of New England antiques extends to New England antique houses. I've owned several over the years, all of which have needed...

I'd love to have a "buttery". I just like the word. When I think of a buttery I think of old shelves in old paint filled with firkins,...

If you're like me, you spend far more time writing on the computer than with a pen. It is so much faster and more efficient to get a...

Flowers look better in antiques. They just do. My Mom could arrange flowers like a pro. No matter what she put in a vase or bowl, it...

​ There's something about New England country inkwells - they are simple and utilitarian, but so beautiful in a way that the fancy city...

​ I keep bees. Well, I don' t really "keep" them. My beekeeper friend Cathy does the heavy lifting. But I have 3 hives in my field...

I have been in love with miniature 19th century plates, cups and serving pieces ever since I first discovered the beauty of English...