Appraiser’s Diary

St. Patrick’s Day Collections

St. Patrick’s Day Collections

By Rachel Hoffman      Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and he lived in the 5th century. The feast day of this holy bishop and confessor is March 17th. The feast is celebrated inside and outside of Ireland as a cultural holiday. Exquisite items and art have been crafted to honor St. Patrick, which are collected and preserved […]

by · March 6, 2018 · 0 comments · Appraiser's Diary, Feature Article
The Appraiser’s Diary: Update on Murray, The Toothless Poodle

The Appraiser’s Diary: Update on Murray, The Toothless Poodle

By Rachel Hoffman      It’s been over a year since Murray The Toothless Poodle made his debut on the pages of this paper. He wanted to check in with all of his fans from the Mountain States Collector newspaper and update you on his adventures. For those who might not know who Murray is, he is a tiny, now twelve, […]

by · February 8, 2018 · 0 comments · Appraiser's Diary
The Appraiser’s Diary: New Year Greetings!

The Appraiser’s Diary: New Year Greetings!

By Rachel Hoffman      It has been a great year, and I want to thank my readers for their interest and support. I’ve appreciated your backing me up in 2017 as I did what I do and as I undertook new projects. I traveled the country to familiar places and new ones. People everywhere greeted me with generosity and kindness. […]

by · December 6, 2017 · 0 comments · Appraiser's Diary
The Appraiser’s Diary: Small Business Saturday is November 25

The Appraiser’s Diary: Small Business Saturday is November 25

By Rachel Hoffman      Each year more people discover something special about the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It’s Small Business Saturday. This year Small Business Saturday is November 25th.    First observed in 2010, the shopping event has grown strong. Shops and shoppers are uniting to make the day a huge success. Small business is what American commerce and liberty are about. […]

by · November 7, 2017 · 0 comments · Appraiser's Diary
The Appraiser’s Diary: Adult Trick or Treat Street on Antique Row

The Appraiser’s Diary: Adult Trick or Treat Street on Antique Row

By Rachel Hoffman      How long has it been since you went trick or treating? It’s probably been awhile! Do you have fun memories of trick or treating in your neighborhood when you were a child? I would like to invite you to come out to Denver’s Antique Row for our second annual “Adult Trick or Treating” event. The antique […]

by · October 6, 2017 · 0 comments · Appraiser's Diary, Feature Article