The subject of Nippon porcelain is vast, so this guide will focus primarily on identifying 'real' versus 'fake' (modern reproduction) Nippon. Be aware that some modern / reproduction Nippon is attractive and...
This is the third guide that I have written on the subject of Nippon porcelain which I have been collecting for 30+ years and for which I have great admiration. This guide focuses on moriage and beaded ware,...
This is the second guide I have written on Nippon porcelain in an attempt to share my life long admiration for this beautiful Japanese ware. For help in determining fake Nippon porcelain from authentic antique...
You can create beautiful hand tinted and dyed lace even if you have little or no artistic talent. Anyone – even children- can create hand painted lace. The supplies are inexpensive, easy to find, and the...
With just one yard of gathered or pleated quilt binding and a glue gun, you can quickly and easily make NO SEW ROSES and other FLOWERS to decorate items such as pillows, wreaths, tiebacks, etc. Since this...
With a bit of lace, odds ends of silk and dried flowers, a reel of green florists tape, and thin wire, you can create charming Victorian bouquets (tussie mussies) to grace a table or tray or to give as favors...