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A Knick A Knack... A This A That Amie T. Brendle
Spring officially begins March 21st, and we are to the point where everyone is hopeful the dreary gray days of winter are almost behind us and looking forward to sun and warmer weather. So, let’s do something FUN! This is the perfect time to be inspired and create before we are able to work outside in our flower and vegetable gardens. I would ask you to literally go on a “Treasure Hunt.” While the temperatures are still cool (yes, meaning less vermin), venture into your attic or storage areas, where old and even generational pieces may be hidden or have been forgotten over time. Perhaps even expand your pursuits to relatives. Ask them if they have family pieces or other items “collecting dust.” You never know what you may find, maybe even discovering items that bring back long-lost wonderful and heartwarming childhood memories. One thing to keep in mind is if you have truly discovered an antique, preserve the original as much as possible until it can be appraised, otherwise, this can affect the monetary value. Although if this is not a concern, you may be as creative as you would like. Please do not discard or throw away something where through the years sets may have gotten separated, lost, misplaced or broken. A perfect example is candlesticks. It doesn’t matter if they are different dimensions or materials —this makes it all the more interesting. Mis-matched pieces can become their own “collection.” At this point, as with any project, you need to 66
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