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The Smell Of Books: Judging An Old Book By Its Odor

Wired | Alexis Madrigal | Posted 11.11.2009 | Books

Read More: Antiques, Book Chemistry, Paper, Old-Book Smell, Old Books, Antique Books, Chemistry, Smell of Books, Books, Book Preservation, Books News

Take an antique leather-bound book, open it up, and inhale deeply. There's just something about that old-book smell. And thanks to a new analytical ch...

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Martin Luther King Memoribilia Up for Bid

Reyne Haines | Posted 09.30.2009 | Style

Read More: Antiques, Martin Luther King, Collecting, Heritage Auction Galleries, Style News
Reyne Haines

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

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A Guide to Wing Chairs

Lauren and Suzanne McGrath | Posted 09.24.2009 | Style

Read More: Chairs, Hickory Furniture, Restoration Hardware, Graceful Chair, New Your Interior Design, Thomas O'Brien, Decorative Art History, Wing Chairs, Decorative Arts, 21st Centruy Furniture, Antiques, Interior Design, Mitchell-Gold, Crate-and-Barrel, Style News
Lauren and Suzanne McGrath

When I was growing up, my parents always had a pair of traditional wing chairs on either side of the fireplace.

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New Show on NBC on Collecting

Reyne Haines | Posted 11.09.2009 | Style

Read More: Fine Art, Art Auctions, Collecting, Antiques, Christie's, Painting, Collectibles, Sotheby's, Style News
Reyne Haines

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

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There's Gold in Them Hills...I Mean, Vending Machines

Reyne Haines | Posted 11.08.2009 | Style

Read More: Currency, Gold, Antiques, Collecting, Coins, Vending Machines, Style News
Reyne Haines

A German firm, TG-Gold Supr Markt, installed vending machines in the Frankfurt Airport. What does it dispense? You guessed it: gold bars!

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The Dixie Cop: 600 Miles of Yard Sales with my Six Year Old

Pam Bristow | Posted 09.12.2009 | Living

Read More: Driving, Alabama, Vintage Shopping, Kids, Tennessee, 127 Sale, Ohio, Yard Sales, Kentucky, Travel, Road Trip, Family Vacations, Antiques, Vacations, Living News
Pam Bristow

We realized that a simple drive across a simple place, rummaging through junk with someone you love is just as good (if not better) than a week at any of the five star resorts.

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Keno Twins + Vintage Jaguar = Cha Ching!

Reyne Haines | Posted 08.23.2009 | Style

Read More: Jaguar, Antiques, Collecting, Vintage-Car-Auction, Style News
Reyne Haines

If you are in search of a great investment quality weekend car, you might look long and hard at this one.

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What Your Antiques Are Really Worth!

Reyne Haines | Posted 07.10.2009 | Style

Read More: Dollar Value, Antiques, Insurance, Jewelry, Style News
Reyne Haines

There are so many things that factor into what "IT" is worth. In a nutshell, there is no simple answer.

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Garage Sale Enthusiast Finds Hidden Treasure

Reyne Haines | Posted 07.04.2009 | Style

Read More: Auction, Porcelain, Antiques, Asian, Style News
Reyne Haines

Even in a recession, we still hear about high prices achieved at auction for desirable antiques and collectibles. This held true recently at an auc...

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Three Or More: Collecting in the 21st Century

Reyne Haines | Posted 07.03.2009 | Style

Read More: Antiques, Collectibles, Paintings, Christie's, Sotheby's, Collecting, Style News
Reyne Haines

They say a collection is something you have three or more of. Why just 3 and not 4, or a dozen? I have no idea.

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How To Live On $0 A Day: There Must Be Something Left You Can Sell

Lesley Stern | Posted 07.03.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Bargains, Vintage Shopping, Humor, Economic Crisis, Satire, Economy, Financial Crisis, Living, Antiques, Ebay, Comedy, Financial Advice, Kidney, Sales, Garage Sales, Income, Auction, Earning, Comedy News
Lesley Stern

You probably think you've already sold everything you own that had any financial value. But chances are, you've still got a few possessions that you can really cash in on if you auction them off on eBay.

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How To Green Your Shopping Habits

Avital Binshtock | Posted 06.05.2009 | Green

Read More: Vegetarian, Carbon Emissions, Vintage Shopping, Mother's Day, Shopping, Home Decor, Green, Wilderness, Clothes, Green Living, Pollution, Style, Organic Food, Environment, Food, Antiques, Fashion, Gifts, Sierra Club, Meat, Green News
Avital Binshtock

By paying more attention to how we shop and what we buy, we can make a difference for the planet.

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Might the Obamas Restore Lost White House Glory?

Michael Henry Adams | Posted 05.29.2009 | Style

Read More: Chandilers, Theodore Roosevelt, Blue Room, Jacqueline Kennedy, East Room, Red Room, Stephane Boudin, Green Room, Barack Obama, James Archer Abbott, Senator Arlen Specter, White House State Dinner, Yellow Room, George Washington, Curtains, White House Garden, Decor, Mead & White, White House Swing Set, President Truman, Antiques, White House Decoration, Michelle Obama Style, Kennedys, Mckim, Style News
Michael Henry Adams

To date the Obamas' most noticeable change to their new home outside has been to install a de-luxe swing-set near the President's office. How have past administrations redecorated?

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Real Food Rehab: Creating Your Own Authentic Kitchen

Dana Joy Altman | Posted 05.11.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Thrift Stores, Authenticity, Antiques, Real Food, Kitchen, Kitchen Wares, Authentic Kitchens, Kitchen Design, Food, Housewares, Chicago-Illinois, Chicago News
Dana Joy Altman

Think about your kitchen and eating areas as a blank canvas for your unique form of perfect self-expression. Create it to be a reflection of who you are or want to be.

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Going Vintage is Going Green

Jenna Woginrich | Posted 09.06.2008 | Green

Read More: Environment, Antiques, Green Living, Vintage Shopping, Going Green, Green News
Jenna Woginrich

There are a lot of green gadgets out there, but in a world inundated with rampant consumerism, big box stores, and cheap plastic toys -- here's one a truly green alternative people keep forgetting about: Buying old.

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What So Proudly We Hail (video)

Tom Gregory | Posted 07.12.2008 | Media

Read More: Finish the Job, Star-Spangled Banner, Martha Stewart, Old Glory, Betsy Ross, July 4, Obama, Mccain, Fourth of July, Patriotism, America, Bush, Activist Judges, Antique, Southampton, American Pride, Privet Cove, Constantine Patsimas, Collecting, Antiques, Media News
Tom Gregory

Times may change but he American Flag remains undaunted, ready to solicit a tear of joy, surge of pride, or a blast of an anthem at her spot-lit presence.

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