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Hip in Shanghai: The French Concession District
The French Concession is an area of Shanghai that was, in the past, designated as a home for French traders and businesspeople in Shanghai. Today, however, it is one of the hippest places in town, endowed...
4 commentsLalique Glass
Rene Lalique was born in Ay in Marne,France was one of those people who just couldn't stop drawing and painting. Rene loved Nature - he spent most of his spare time drawing and painting flowers and...
1 commentMy Mother In Law's Antique Diamond Ring
This is the story of how my mother in law's antique diamond ring made it possible for meĀ to raise the money to pay for my first Atlantic flight to America. But wait until you get to the end. My mother in...
13 commentsEarthquake Preparedness: Lessons from Napier 1931
Earthquake preparedness has come a long way since the 1931 earthquake in Napier, New Zealand. The earthquake destroyed both Napier and nearby town of Hastings and is possibly the most deadly single disaster...
13 commentsArt Deco Mirrors -- The Best of Art Deco
In my continued exploration of the art deco movement, I've come across something really cool, art deco mirrors. For those of you unfamiliar with art deco, it was an international art movement that began in...
5 commentsArt, I can't draw.
This is a statement I have heard many, many times and if I had a penny for every time that has been said to me I would be more than a few thousand pounds better off for sure. In response to this statement I...
31 commentsGuide to Buying Antique Jewelry
Antique jewelry is one of my favorite collectables. The reason is that it always has value for the gold and gem stones. Antique diamond rings are my favorite. Antique jewelry may not always have the value...
9 commentsArtistic Cuff Links - a Work of Art?
All about Cufflinks with an artistic theme. Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Op Art - you can get cuff links in all of these Art styles.
4 commentsBandung Zoo
Bandung is the capital City of Western Java and is located some 180 kilometres from Jakarta. It is an ancient and fascinating city. Well worth a visit. Though much of its former glory has faded one can see...
4 commentsArt Deco Bedroom Furniture -- Geometric Excellence!!
Now, I know I'm a guy, and would never, ever, ever claim to have a fashion sense, but I've really loved getting into the art deco movement, and have strangely become interested in random art deco bedroom...
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