There are many challenges when running a business from home. One of them is the balance of time between work & family. This article I discovered at The Repozitory offers a few suggestions on drawing the line between work & leisure. Protecting Family Time by Melissa Khalinsky For many home based businesses, the line between business time and family time can be blurred. …[Full story]
A few posts back I wrote about reproduction Murano art glass. Continuing on that theme here is another reproduction of a very popular item – the gramophone. As I wrote earlier, nothing compares with the original designs. I’d rather own an original design but it’s not always possible – either because of availability or price. If you are a collector …[Full story]
It’s lovely to be surrounded by beautiful flowers. But I must confess, I’m not very good at looking after flowers in a vase. I admire people who make an effort to grace their homes with freshly cut flowers – whether they’re picked from their own garden or bought, flowers are a natural ‘decor item’ that brighten up the home and make …[Full story]
Murano art glass designs are very beautiful and stylish. If you can afford to buy an original it’s well worth it. I would love to own an original. The shapes, colours & effects they achieve is amazing … but it’s understandable coming from such highly skilled craftsmen. The vase seen below is not an original Murano vase but a reproduction …[Full story]
Another richly ornate mirror for you to enjoy. According to the supplier it’s a reproduction of a Victorian design, although, to me it looks more like an Art Nouveau design – but I’m not an expert. Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! What else can I say……. Just like the white Victorian mirror seen in an earlier post, this mirror is also a reproduction …[Full story]