Monthly Archives: March 2008

17 Mar

Cool down in style with a 1950s Art Deco fan

As we start to bid the winter months goodbye, you can now dream about the hot, warm summer days that will soon be upon us.  Think about your cute summer outfits, drinking strawberry lemonade, and enjoying croquet on the lawn — and imagine just how cool and stylish your home will look with this 1950s [...]
17 Mar

Industry Secrets: DIY Antique Chair Reupholster Tutorial

You found the PERFECT chair on Craiglist – complete with mesmerizing legs and beautiful curves (sounds like a 1950s supermodel!). Unfortunately, the ghastly fabric makes your design spirit cringe, but you have the foresight to look beyond the dilapidated print to see its beautiful soul. Thankfully, with this DIY reupholster tutorial, you can unleash the [...]
15 Mar

Antique bronze love birds want your jewelry

Well, they just want to artfully hold and display all of your precious jewelry! This antique bronze love bird sculpture has been thoughtfully designed, with artful lines that bring the magic of the outdoors right into your home. Whether you display this antique sculpture on your mantle, or keep it on your dressing table to [...]
14 Mar

James Bond’s secret weapon: the antique martini shaker

James Bond, the ultimate womanizer, had a powerful secret weapon:  the sexiest, wisest antique martini shaker.  “Wisest?” you ask….”How could an art deco martini shaker be wise?”  Well, my friends, this retro martini shaker is complete with 16 sexy recipes, all one spin away on the shaker itself. Have you ever wanted to be the [...]