Decorative arts often feature snails
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Snails have a lot of negative associations. Their slow movement makes them a symbol of laziness and inefficiency. They are garden pests, eating plants ... Continue Reading →
Old furniture is often altered
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It’s a current trend to buy inexpensive old furniture and alter it into something new. Some people may see this as disrespectful to history, ... Continue Reading →
Calendar clocks tracked dates and times
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Happy New Year! When the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, it’s time to open your new calendar and look ahead. Or maybe you have ... Continue Reading →
Holiday glass features partridge in a pear tree
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According to some traditions and a certain famous song, Christmas lasts for 12 days. And, at least in the song, with each day comes ... Continue Reading →
Santa figures vary from country to country
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Santa Claus comes in many forms. While he is ultimately inspired by the historical St. Nicholas of Myra (today Demre, Turkey), ... Continue Reading →
Della Robbia pottery line is famous
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Would you believe that one of the most prominent figures in American art pottery came from England? Frederick Hurten Rhead was born ... Continue Reading →
Fantasy Furniture can be old
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“Fantasy furniture” usually refers to postmodern pieces with whimsical shapes and unusual colors made from unexpected materials. ... Continue Reading →
Glass lampshades were beautiful
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As nights get longer and the days darker, it’s no wonder so many holiday traditions involve lights, from the Hanukkah menorah to ... Continue Reading →
Turkey platter was made in England
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With a colorful image of a majestic turkey, this platter is ready for Thanksgiving. Despite the all-American bird (Benjamin Franklin famously praised ... Continue Reading →
Vintage Coca-Cola advertising is popular
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Thanksgiving will be here soon, and while the best organizers among us may already have everything in place, most of us are probably still working through ... Continue Reading →
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