old piano with concrete wall and leaf On Thursday, at a market, I bought an amazing panel frame comprising a huge fretwork rosewood panel. It's an absolutely stunning piece of workmanship. The panel came from above the keys of an upright piano. Sadly, another beautiful old Victorian piano was broken up and dumped. It seems like … Continue reading Why Beautiful Vintage Pianos Are Smashed Up and Tipped. Musical Heritage Vandalism!
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The Vintage Piano Stool Gets a Second Wind. Thinking Outside The Box Repurposing and Upcycling.
Dual Piano Stool Perfectly for the Foot of a Bed I have over 30 piano stools for sale on Etsy. They are brilliant sellers. The great thing is, as we;;, ids that they are cheap to pick up as the markets where I go the dealers cannot shift them. A paradox? Not at all, I … Continue reading The Vintage Piano Stool Gets a Second Wind. Thinking Outside The Box Repurposing and Upcycling.
Pro Bono Restoration. Where Politeness Goes a Long Way if you Want Something for Free Without Asking.
The power of the glue and clamp.Selling online, I'd say around 95% of transactions go without a hitch. The remaining 5% fall into various categories of problematic. Fortunately, about 4.5% are resolved without issue, through refunds, replacements, or clear communication. The last 0.5%, about 1 in every 200, are the trickier cases that don't end … Continue reading Pro Bono Restoration. Where Politeness Goes a Long Way if you Want Something for Free Without Asking.
The Rights of Fans. 