Lancashire does not always generally come to the mind as a centre for cultural and artistic excellence when compared to other areas of the UK. However, in the antiques world, Lancaster in particular has been heralded as an antique furniture hot spot where the north south divide between London and ... Read more (508 words)

A piece of ceramic stems from the traditional art of pottery, where a potter brings an invisible form trapped in clay, back to life. Ceramic art forms are created by molding clay and water into different shapes by the process of pottery prior to being subjected to heat. The history ... Read more (276 words)

Do you love to experiment with classic pieces of decorative items in your home? Are you keen about using antique floor coverings to make your home look more elegant and fashionable? If you answered yes to both questions, then I'm sure that you will definitely love to decorate your home ... Read more (409 words)

Shortly afterwards he was elected President of the Haripura Congress Session in 1938. During his term as Congress President, he talked of planning in concrete terms, and set up a National planning Committee in October that year. At the end of his first term, the presidential election to the Tripuri ... Read more (336 words)

With the current credit crunch affecting all types of investments people are looking to other areas to purchase assets which will not only give them some pleasure but prove to be a sound financial investment at the same time. One of the new asset groups that is expanding rapidly and ... Read more (384 words)

Most of us entertained the thought of running away from home when growing up. We would have gladly left behind the spanking, scolding and lectures our parents generously gave us. However, after we eventually left and started our own homes, with nice wall papers, efficient dishwashers and in the company ... Read more (946 words)

Corso annuale di Interpretazione e Perfezionamento Pianoforte, duo pianistico Docente: Andrea Turini, Anno Accademico 2010 Il Corso annuale di Interpretazione e Perfezionamento prevede la scelta fra: 20 ore di lezione, da gennaio a dicembre 2010 (esclusi i mesi di luglio e agosto); 10 ore di lezione, da gennaio a dicembre ... Read more (369 words)

A netsuke (net-skeh) is a miniature sculpture developed in Japan over a period of more than three hundred years. The kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets. Men suspended pouches (inro) on a silk cord from their sash (obi) . To stop the cord from slipping through ... Read more (380 words)

Sure, you have had many picture frames before. Mostlikely you have had wood or metal frames. However, what about brass frames? Are they still popular? In fact, brass picture frames are still very popular especially in the antique market. Buying a quality frame can make these last years and years ... Read more (306 words)

Get Your Free Business Cards Today If you have a business, you probably know that competition is out there. To succeed, you need to have a good business strategy. You need to inform people about your company and what you have to offer. A cheap but effective way to do ... Read more (406 words)