Every year we send holiday cards to friends, family, and clients. Some of us wait until the day after Christmas to hit the stores for their after Christmas sales to stock up on Thank You and more Holiday cards for next year.

Did you ever wonder the history behind the man in the red and white suit?

The American version of Santa Claus was inspired by the Dutch Legend of Sinter Klaas. The story was brought to America by way of settlers in New York in the 17th Century.

The name "St....

With Christmas upon us, you might find yourself searching for that special something to use with your contemporary holiday decorations.

Ornaments sold on Etsy.com by Lorenz Studio

Many families have a tradition of decorating the tree together, while drinking hot apple cider...

The History Channel is producing a new series on the antiques world of picking and the producers are looking for stories!

"HISTORY is hitting the road this winter on the search to feature barns across America loaded with antique goods from days gone by. We want to hear your stories,...

On the auction block for the first time in 52 years, this 1950's DB2 model set a new auction record last month!

The chairman of Aston Martin consigned this beauty to RM Auctions (in association with Sotheby's) in London.

The bidding...

We've seen the treasures found on PBS' Antiques Roadshow week after week and wonder, "Is it really possible to find valuable items at garage sales and resale shops?"

The answer to that question is simply ... possibly!

At a yard sale earlier this month,...

Recently, Heritage Auctions in Dallas, Texas offered up for bid a Rolex GMT in stainless steel in one of their sales.

I know what you're thinking...I have one, big deal.
And you are right! On an average day there are numerous GMT Masters up for sale online, in dealers...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to win an Oscar?
Or just to own one and place it on the mantle for all the world to see.

The Academy doesn't make it easy for the non acting world...

I'm not talking about the pending Twilight: New Moon movie (Opening in theaters this November 20th...

(I would have loved to been on board for the merchandising of this series!)

I'm talking about collecting, upcoming auctions, and an authentic piece of vampire history you...

On October 13th, the 84th birthday of legendary icon Lenny Bruce, there will be an auction of rare memorabilia consisting of more than 25 items from his Estate, overseen by his daughter, Kitty Bruce.

The auction is being held to raise funds for Lenny's House, a non-profit recovery house...

There is still a fascination with all things Elvis....32 years after his death.

Fans around the world scour high and low for anything that might have graced the hands of "The King".

One man, who might have been considered his biggest fan, collected everything Elvis. That man was Gary Pepper,...

It is not often one stumbles across an item with such historical significance as an item coming up in the November 6-8th auction at Heritage.

The highlight of the 20th Century Decorative Arts Sale at Heritage Auctions in Dallas, Texas, is a rocking chair, used by Martin Luther King.

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Set Your DVR!: Art of Collecting with Reyne Haines and Jonathan Novack Premieres Thursday, September 10 on Channel 2, NBC Houston

(Houston, Texas) September 9, 2009 - Regionally-sponsored television program The Art of Collecting, hosted by renowned appraiser Reyne...

Just when you think you've seen it all...

In the US, we have vending machines that offer frozen snickers bars, condoms, and headphones for iPods.

In 2008, it was noted there were 5,263,900 vending machines in Japan. Almost half of their machines offer cold drinks, and some offer alcoholic beverages....

If you are looking for a fun getaway this weekend, head over to the Inner Harbor in Baltimore MD. The Baltimore Antique Show & Sale at the convention center is going on.

Get your antique fix, then hit one of the great area...

Memories....like the corners of her mind.

Babs is at it again! In past years she has cleaned out her closets, selling fine works of art, furniture, and decorative arts to fund new collecting passions. This time she...

While some of Christie's and Sotheby's consignors are feeling the pinch of art collectors abroad, the owner of the below David Hockney diptych hit a homerun.

"Beverly Hills Housewife c. 1966-1967) by David Hockney hammered at $7.922 million dollars...

He certainly doesn't paint like Picasso, but he is gaining media attention worldwide with his works of art.

Kieron Williamson, a 6-year-old British boy has talent. Working in watercolor, he paints wonderful scenes of harbors, landscapes, etc.

He began drawing when...

Recently I read an article in Worth Magazine on the Top 10 Celebrity Relic Sales at Auction.

We all know things celebrities touch can often turn to gold, but these items I think reach platinum status!

(Let's do this a la David Letterman)

The #10 item on the list of...

Recently, a new exhibit -- "John Lennon: The New York City Years" -- opened at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex in New York City.

The exhibition offers a glimpse into Lennon's life in New York. Lennon called the Big...