Whether you're looking to build a card collection on a budget or are hoping to turn a profit, there are certain things you need to keep in mind. First, you should always purchase cards from a hobby shop or reputable online seller. Consider having your cards graded by a reputable company like PSA … [Read more...]
Take a Walk In My North Pole Christmas Village
Every year, at Christmas time, I bring out my treasured Christmas village buildings. My mantle turns into a picture perfect North Pole Christmas Village that draws all eyes. Come, take a walk across the little village that is my Christmas mantle decoration for a couple of weeks. The main … [Read more...]
Handmade Cards by Etsy Store HimaniWorks: Review + Giveaway
I am excited to be sharing with you today a simply fabulous find! These handmade cards by US based Indian Henna Artist Himani Patel combine my love for pretty stationery and all things handcrafted. And you wouldn't imagine what makes them even better. Himani actually uses her talent to raise funds … [Read more...]
The Perfect Souvenir from India
If you have friends living in other countries whom you are about to visit or if you are visiting India, you must surely be looking for a special Indian souvenir. I have friends all over the world who bring me or send me lovely souvenirs from their own countries. Over the years, I have sent them … [Read more...]
A Treasured Collectible from R.M.S Titanic
More than a 100 years after it sunk into the North Atlantic Ocean, the Titanic continues to live in the hearts of people. It holds a special place in my heart too. And I am proud to own a piece of the real Titanic - a bit of authentic coal recovered from the sunken ship! Through books and an … [Read more...]
Getting Creative with Displaying Collectibles
It is almost impossible to not collect stuff when you are a decorator at heart. I am a bona fide collector of all things pretty, and like all you fabulous homemakers out there, I take pride in displaying my collections. For the last couple of weeks, I have been working on re-arranging my displays. … [Read more...]
English Cottage Teapot – Collecting Cottage Ware
If I did not have a business to run, I would probably be shopping for collectible dishware full time! Cottage ware is too charming to resist and I share today, one of my most loved ceramic teapot - a shaped English Cottage teapot. The picturesque British countryside manages to charm one and … [Read more...]