Daum Art Glass

daum vase

We know all about Daum art glass. Daum is a crystal studio based in Nancy, France, founded by Jean Daum in 1878. Daum’s sons, Auguste and Antonin were inspired by the Art Nouveau period which is a common thread in all their pieces throught the years. Daum is also the only commercial manufacturer that used […]

Diamond facts for successful resale

Things you need to know about diamonds but were afraid to ask. All men are created equal but that’s not true with diamonds.  Only 1% of mined diamonds meet the standards for use in jewelry, but sometimes even quality diamonds can be enhanced to make them sparkle as much as possible. Diamonds can receive both […]

How to tell the difference between Louis the 14th, 15th, and 16th.

Louis chair

Louis, Louis, Louis XIV = 14 XV=15 XVI=16 What’s the deal with all the “Louis XVI” refrences? Louis style, Louis XVI, Louis XIV, or Louis XV is a style originated in France during the time of King Louis XVI (1774–1793).  It started at the end of the baroque style which is why some pieces have that overdone styling.  It […]

Great tips for seniors who want to downsize but keep their independence.

Downsizing Tips For Seniors Downsizing can be a major life change for seniors who want to remain independent, except in the best possible way. Moving into a smaller home brings many benefits, including having less to take care of, less to pay for, and fewer chances of accidents or injury, especially if your new home […]