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  If you are thinking of Starting a Collection but not sure what, Start looking around and see What Interests You. I knew I liked antiques, and my eye was always drawn towards things that were unique or different than most common collections. So I happened upon my own on what to collect by what life threw at me. And what I was drawn to, it could be something from a collection I saw from a book or something I saw in an antique store and I thought it was cool. So, there are so many ways collections can start...

  Most of us would love to be able to bottle up the tropical ocean and carry it with us throughout the winter. Well, Turquoise Stone Jewelry can do just that for you. A refreshing accessory during this monotone time of year. Just like the turquoise ocean itself, this stone can easily captivate you. Another reason to wear Turquoise jewellery is that it compliments so many colours. It contrasts fabulously with bright colours like yellow or tangerine. This time of year turquoise can brighten an outfit made up of greys and denim. Although it is most often set in silver,...

  Personal space is important, no matter your marital status or how old you are. Man caves give us the freedom to express our true selves. Man caves give us the space to enjoy football with the guys, a relaxing game of pool or pure quietness to get extra work done. The benefits are endless. This is your man cave and everyone who enters had better know it is yours. Hence, you must add as many personal touches as possible. Before you go off grabbing pictures of the kids, remember, this is your room to getaway. This is your area...

  Today’s collectors are more sophisticated and price-conscious than ever. They rarely see themselves as having only one choice when selecting art. Not only they are cost-conscious, but they almost always compare work from artist to artist before they make a purchase.   How to Price Your Original Work Subjective qualities, such as emotional value and uniqueness can vary from one viewer to the next. Therefore, a consistent fact-based price structure should be applied when you price your work. As an artist, you should be prepared to explain how and why you set your price.   Pricing principles for artists...

  Out with The New, In with The Old. I say!  Yes, you heard me right. As the year draws to a close, many people think about fresh starts and new beginnings.  A revival of items from the past is in the air. An example of that I am currently interested in is Film photography. Film photography you say, "Is anyone using film cameras anymore, and if they are why?"                                              You may be surprised to hear that many...