Auction Fever & Bedside Table Read

April 20, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

“Collecting is like eating peanuts, you just can’t stop.” – Unknown Collecting really is like eating peanuts (or chocolate) once you start you can’t stop. In the mood for auctions, antiques and chocolate? I know I am! I hope you guys are having your fill of chocolate today, spending time with friends & family or catching up […]

The Best Places to Buy Antiques and Collectibles

April 18, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

“I collect these objects to learn from them. In some moment these things are going to teach me something. For me, this is like a library. These are my books.” – Jose Bedia in ARTNews, Summer 2000 It took me quite some time to wiggle my way around the antique scene and try and find […]

Estate Sales, Auctions and Content Sales Mania

April 14, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

You are driving down a street and see a vivid neon estate sale sign – you follow the arrow, continue to follow it and arrive [usually ten minutes later] to a house that is so busy you cannot find parking. This is the story of my life and something that has happened to me time and time again. I must […]

Furniture styles over the years Part 1

April 11, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hey Readers, It’s almost the weekend and that means you’re getting closer to wandering through a sale or showroom just to find that wicked piece of furniture. I appreciate the craftsmanship of older furniture, I just do. It is long lasting, solid and there is something so natural about it. While buying brand new can be somewhat […]

Tip of the Week: The Upper Canadian Antique Showcase

April 10, 2014.Reading time less than 1 minute.

If you enjoy reading magazines at the cottage or during your daily commute… If you want a trusted source of Canadian antique, vintage collectibles and art information & more… Try “The Upper Canadian Antique Showcase” on for size. Since 1963 this paid publication has proved popular amongst readers. A little blue bird told me about it […]