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Reyne Haines
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Appraiser and media personality Reyne Haines, with an expertise in 20th Century Decorative Arts, has been a special guest on The Early Show on CBS and is the host of "The Art of Picking" on Antiques.com. She is regularly called upon to appraise collectibles ranging from antique watches to $20 million paintings; and has been featured in numerous publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, Home & Garden, Hemisphere Magazine, Worth Magazine, TV Guide, Family Circle Magazine, Time Out New York, Traditional Home, Romantic Home, Inspire Magazine and The Collectors Weekly. She can also be heard frequently on Martha Stewart Living Radio on Sirius Satellite Radio Network. In 2003, Reyne wrote “The Art of Glass” for the Dayton Art Institute. In April 2010, her latest book on Vintage Wristwatches hit the shelves in bookstores nationwide. She works and lives in Houston, Texas.

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Celebrity Collector: Frankie Moreno

(0) Comments | Posted June 11, 2013 | 2:35 PM

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Photo Courtesy of Frankie Moreno


Everything about Las Vegas these days is over the top. From the hotels we stay in, the buffets they offer, to the shopping options and even the shows. Vegas is still known for its "Show Girls," however...

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Carmen Electra Says She's Got a 'Bigger D*ck'

(4) Comments | Posted May 30, 2013 | 2:48 PM

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I had the pleasure of talking to Carmen Electra the other day about her recent music endeavors. It seems she has come full circle. Her career in the entertainment industry started about 22 years ago. Who...

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Billy Joel Calls American Restoration for Help

(2) Comments | Posted May 23, 2013 | 3:27 PM

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I've written about antiques and collecting for years now. I never get tired of hearing about great finds. One of my favorite TV shows on collecting is American Restoration. I just love that they backstory to how/why/when...

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Celebrity Stylist Paying It Forward

(1) Comments | Posted May 20, 2013 | 4:39 PM

Celebrity stylist Sam Russell knew how to make his clients look great on the red carpet. He had years of experience and relationships with some of the most sought after designers.

While styling celebrities was his day job, he always felt like there was something else he was meant...

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DJ on the Rise

(1) Comments | Posted April 29, 2013 | 3:23 PM

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On Sunday nights, if you happen to venture to Bar Marmont in Los Angeles, you'll find a woman spinning vinyl. Yes, another club, another DJ, but look closer. There is something very different about this one.

Her beats are...

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Crime vs. Technology -- Crowdsourcing

(3) Comments | Posted April 25, 2013 | 5:29 PM

For years we have worried about "Big Brother" watching our every move online and in the real world. Many have argued it's an invasion of our privacy and felt there should be limits to what the government should have access to.

With the advancement of smart phones and the...

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Celebrity Columnist Perez Hilton Names Top 15 Artists

(1) Comments | Posted April 17, 2013 | 12:58 PM

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Perez Hilton, celebrity gossip columnist, best known for his blog: PerezHilton.com, is not naming the top 15 best dressed celebrities this week. Instead, he is debuting volume II of Pop Up which names his top 15 emerging...

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Celebrity Collector: David Arquette

(4) Comments | Posted April 4, 2013 | 10:51 PM

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I've always been a fan of horror films. There is something about sitting on the edge of the seat, your heart racing and wanting to cover your eyes as they cue the creepy music.

The movie Scream...

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Texas Fashion Designer on the Rise

(0) Comments | Posted March 12, 2013 | 12:19 PM

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Recently I was invited to a brunch to meet fashion Dallas fashion designer Nha Khanh. Truthfully, her name did not ring a bell but I knew she must be someone I "needed to know" if I was being...

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Celebrity Collector: Sue Wong

(0) Comments | Posted March 7, 2013 | 2:09 PM

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I am forever amazed at some of the talent we are surrounded by in daily life. Be it someone who designed a car, painted a New York skyline, or someone who has created an entire fashion line that inspires...

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Celebrity Collector: Maximilien de Hoop Cartier

(0) Comments | Posted February 21, 2013 | 4:09 PM

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When we hear the name "Cartier," we immediately think of beautiful jewelry and fine timepieces. The company was founded in Paris in 1847 by master jeweler Louis Francis Cartier. His son Alfred and grandsons Louis, Pierre and Jacques...

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Omar Perez: When Fashion and Furniture Collide

(0) Comments | Posted January 23, 2013 | 9:50 AM

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The longer I am on Facebook, the more interesting things I stumble across. Recently, I noticed a link to an upcoming museum exhibition posted by Omar Perez, a furniture designer I follow. He had noted, "Excited to be part of...

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Celebrity Collector: Moe Prigoff

(0) Comments | Posted December 13, 2012 | 12:52 PM

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I was completely enamored with Storage Wars the first time I caught it on TV. It is the ultimate in gambling. Essentially bidding on the unknown, and the bigger the unit, the more apt you are willing...

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Celebrity Collector: Brian Kelsey

(0) Comments | Posted November 30, 2012 | 3:38 PM

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About six years ago I had the great opportunity to be a guest on Martha Stewart's Living radio program. I have forever been a Martha fan, but wasn't really sure what antiques and crafts had in common. I...

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Celebrity Collector: Hal Sparks

(0) Comments | Posted November 20, 2012 | 4:10 PM

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Do you remember watching the shows on VH-1 called the "I Love" series? I Love the 70's, I Love the 80's and I Love the 90's. They were one-hour walks down memory lane showcasing the good, the bad and the...

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Celebrity Collector - Robert Herjavec

(2) Comments | Posted September 14, 2012 | 1:24 PM

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Robert Herjavec, successful entrepreneur and one of the buyers from the hit ABC series Shark Tank, took some time to talk with me about his love of cars. A rich businessman who collects cars -- I know what you are...

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Celebrity Collector - Mark Ballas

(1) Comments | Posted September 3, 2012 | 8:57 AM

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Mark Ballas became a household name in 2007 when he landed a spot on the popular ABC series Dancing with the Stars.

A native Houstonian, he moved to London at an early age to attend the world-renowned Italia Conti...

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Celebrity Collector: Scott Buckwald

(4) Comments | Posted August 28, 2012 | 9:53 PM

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I'm often called in to help decorate a home or business incorporating a splash of retro to make things interesting. People want to put to use something they have inherited from their grandparents, or a business wants to acquire a...

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Celebrity Collector: Tanna Frederick

(1) Comments | Posted August 6, 2012 | 4:14 PM

What do surfing, acting and collecting have in common? They are all important aspects of Tanna Frederick's life.

Frederick has been cast in numerous films since her big screen debut in 2003 with leading men such as Noah Wyle, Michael Imperioli and recently Judd Nelson. When she isn't rehearsing her...

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Celebrity Collector: Geoff Notkin

(1) Comments | Posted July 25, 2012 | 5:12 PM

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As a kid I remember collecting rocks, mostly what I now know to be quartz stones because they were shimmery. I also remember panning for "fool's gold" in Colorado with my parents. What is about kids and rocks?

I remember...

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