By Brenda Stokes In interior design, there is always one defining element: the focal point that immediately draws the eye, sparks conversation, and elevates everything around it. For lovers of antiques and vintage decor, these statement pieces are far more than mere decoration—they are art, history, and soul woven into the fabric of a home. A well-chosen statement piece is […]

Pumpkin Pie Days, one of the area’s longest-running and best-loved antique shows, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10th, and Sunday, Oct. 11th, in the Exhibit Building at the Boulder County Fairgrounds at 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont. Hours for the event are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antique dealers […]

By Robert Reed Sure, the theme is death, but the point is to demonstrate love and respect for deceased family members. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. While the holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated all over Latin America with colorful calaveras (skulls) and calacas (skeletons). Scholars trace the […]

By Anne Gilbert For their many collectors, owning a carousel animal is a trip down memory lane. They are willing to spend thousands of dollars for an authentic, hand carved horse, sheep or elephant and other figures. However, sometimes they can still be discovered in a barn or at a garage sale. Most of such are in need of restoration. […]

By Paul Luchsinger  “We are but temporary custodians of everything that we collect.” This philosophy reflects the decision made by all antiquities collectors. As he approaches the healthy age of 90, Paolo de Sanctis, the doyen of Italian corkscrew collectors, and publisher of several books on the subject, is selling the collection he started 60 years ago. Like most major […]