Purchasing vintage and antique furniture is a quick way to infuse your home with character and charm. These original, time-worn pieces, often with a story to tell and perhaps in need of a little upcycling, add a creative flair to your decor. With the surge of vintage sellers on social media, buying vintage locally has
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Understanding the language used is the descriptions of antiques is so important. It can often explain why one item is listed at €100 Euro and something that looks closely similar at €1000. Here are some tips to get you started! Antique : should normally mean more than 100 years oldFor example in 2022 an antique
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Simply use a mild soap and sponge and gently work on small areas at a time. You will need to empty your water and refill regularly if your fireplace has years of dirt. Keep a tea towel or old T-shirt handy to wipe up drips and and mess. I used a standard kitchen sponge with
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We spend many weekends and mornings visiting brocantes, depot vents and vide greniers in the South of France. In October just as the weather here is turning Autumn like, the roads are quieter, most of the tourists have gone home and there are even more treasures to be found. Before the winter closes in there
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