By Chris Harris. In Aesop’s fable, the boy who cried wolf did not lose his flock because of the wolf. He lost it because he steadily drained the value from his own voice. Each false alarm weakened the link between what he said and what was true, until even the truth carried no weight. The … Continue reading Aesop’s Warning and Why Lewes FC Still Clings to X
Why Antique Chairs Only Have Woodworm Underneath the Seats.
by Chris Harris The Curious Pattern in Georgian and Victorian Chairs Anyone who has handled enough Georgian and Victorian dining chairs will recognise the pattern. The craftsmanship is superb. Solid mahogany, rosewood, walnut or oak. Elegant proportions. Strong joints that have held firm for two centuries. The visible surfaces are polished and refined, often beautifully … Continue reading Why Antique Chairs Only Have Woodworm Underneath the Seats.
Building an Etsy Shop. Episode 1: How Etsy Became Both My Best Asset and Biggest Risk.
Eighteen months ago we set up a trading website. To put it mildly, it was a disaster. The content was a half hearted attempt at best. The appeal of building one was obvious enough. Saving fifteen to twenty percent in selling fees and achieving higher prices than on the major platforms is a seductive idea. … Continue reading Building an Etsy Shop. Episode 1: How Etsy Became Both My Best Asset and Biggest Risk.
The Rights of Fans. 