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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
Ah, the vintage corner cupboard—once the star of every dining room, now relegated to the wilderness of forgotten furniture. Back in the day, these beauties proudly showcased Grandma’s finest china and a selection of mysterious, untouchable knick-knacks. Today? Their commercial worth is about as relevant as trying to sell pagers in the age of smartphones. … Continue reading The Decline of the Humble Corner Cupboard
Picture this: you’re walking into your dining room, office, or grand hallway, and BAM! There it is – the most magnificent French table (or is it a desk?) you’ve ever seen. This isn’t just furniture; it’s a statement, a conversation starter, and possibly the answer to your interior décor dreams. Let me introduce you to … Continue reading Stunning French Upcycled Décor. Is It a Table Is It a Desk Is It a Spider? A Humorous Take on a Very Unusual Table Project
I bought this little gem at Ford Market near Arundel on the 2nd of January, and let me tell you, my New Year's resolutions didn’t even make it past day one. I had vowed to stop buying things that need a ton of work, but there I was, standing in front of this piece, absolutely … Continue reading Failing my New Year Upcyling Resolution on 2/1/2025! Upcycling Project Restoring a Vintage Bookcase.
As I have said from the beginning, building my blog will take two years. Over two months in and I have sort of hit the buffers so to speak. Hit the buffers, very much in the sense that it feels that I have taken a step backwards, but actually I don't think I really have. … Continue reading Building my DIY Blog. Weeks 6-8. A Second Blog is Set Up.
For my new eclectic blog, one of the new categories as we put the blog together, will be a section where I wax lyrical about classic vintage pieces we all either grew up with or recognise. First up, the 80s middle-class classic the antique old world map coffee table. They were made in the 1980s. … Continue reading Vintage and Retro Classics. Globe and World Map Campaign Style Nest of Coffee Tables.
But the crux of digital marketing etc is not to have vast swathes of followers but vast quantities of sales.