PhiladelphiaAntiquesWeek.com recently offered visitors to Philadelphia's Antiques Week five reasons to revisit this year including a new home at the Convention Center for the Philadelphia Antiques Show, an exhibit on firefighter memorabilia at the 23rd Street Armory Antiques Show, some recently acquired paintings at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, an exhibit relating to Dr. Barnes … Continue reading More Great Things to See on Your Visit to Philadelphia Antiques Week
Category: Architecture
Images of the Chinese Landscape
I feel very lucky to have had the experience in the past few days of traveling around Shanghai, China and experiencing some of the art and architecture of this ancient, and very modern culture. One of the highlights of the trip was a visit to West Lake in Hangzhou. It's a place well-chronicled in Chinese … Continue reading Images of the Chinese Landscape
Is “Traditional” Avoided Like the Plague?
I was out for a stroll this morning and noticed an interesting catch phrase on a real estate sign, "anything but traditional." Sure it could refer to opeertions and attitude, but my guess is they wouldn't have chosen the phrase if traditional was a hot feature in homes. If you've been out looking for homes … Continue reading Is “Traditional” Avoided Like the Plague?
This Week in Gracie Mansion
ABC This Week with Christiane Amanpour featured a segment in Gracie Mansion. Having had a private tour of the house and grounds, it is truly one of the gems of New York City and the country. The decorative arts collection is unequaled- and it appears the Mayor and other guests were sitting on some Phyfe chairs! … Continue reading This Week in Gracie Mansion
American Pickers and Antique Archaeology Come to Nashville
Mike Wolfe in the new Nashville Store On July 2, 2011, Nashville, Tennessee welcomed her newest business: Antique Archaeology. Owner Mike Wolfe of History Channel’s American Pickers has long had a relationship with Nashville, with antique dealers, designers, sellers, and private customers. Wolfe has owned the parent store of Antique Archeology in LaClaire, Iowa for … Continue reading American Pickers and Antique Archaeology Come to Nashville
Urban Art & Antiques 