Spring cleaning is the perfect time to do your annual antique cleaning. That not only means regular maintenance, protection and dusting, but an annual thorough cleaning of your antiques as well. Cleaning antiques is not like cleaning other items in your home. There are specific ways to clean your antiques properly in order to protect them and not damage them... [Read more...]

For aficionados of antique French Porcelains, factory marks, words and symbols carry much information regarding the value and history of the piece. For example, if you are browsing among fine examples of Limoges pieces and you come across a Limoges with a star bracketed by the words Limoges and France, it is useful to know immediately that this piece was... [Read more...]

If you're looking for a way to add charm and style to your interiors, try infusing them with the colors found in French interior design. The colors typically found in French décor include blues, yellows, greens, pinks and neutral shades of creams and grays. The shades range from pale muted hues to vibrant deep hues in paints, textiles, lighting, art and... [Read more...]

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