by Chris Harris The Quiet Joys of the 1% Being an antiques dealer means that almost all of what you handle, probably ninety nine percent, is made up of the weird, the wonderful, the beautiful, the clever, the surprising, and the occasionally eccentric pieces that pass through your hands. Vintage and retro artefacts have their … Continue reading Saved From the Tip: The Shabby Chic Mirror That Could Steal Your Heart
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Cutting a G Plan Table in Half and How I Turned It Into A Sleek Shelf. A Happy Upcycling Story and Tip.
by Chris Harris The Antiques Dealer’s Holding Pen If you know anyone in the antiques trade, you’ll already know this truth: whether it’s a garage, a barn, a workshop, a storage unit or an entire warehouse, a significant portion of the space is always filled with what we politely call “goods awaiting attention.” In reality, … Continue reading Cutting a G Plan Table in Half and How I Turned It Into A Sleek Shelf. A Happy Upcycling Story and Tip.
My Glittering Career as an Influencer (All 60 Seconds of It)
I was offered the sacred honour of promoting someone else’s tat for free. A brief foray into the glamorous world of influencing — and an even briefer exit. Apparently, I’m an influencer now. A brand offered me the chance to post about their product in exchange for the sacred honour of keeping it, and then … Continue reading My Glittering Career as an Influencer (All 60 Seconds of It)
The Rights of Fans. 