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NEW USES FOR ANTIQUE FURNITURE

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Modern life and new technology has meant that for some pieces of antique furniture , we have simply outgrown their original, intended use. Changes such as the rise of digital books may mean less physical books in houses, but does that mean we can't use beautiful antique bookcases ? With floor space being at a premium for many of us, it's often a priority to ensure that our living spaces are multi-functional. Traditional, antique pieces of furniture were often designed for a single use - but that doesn't mean they can't be used creatively to suit the needs of modern life.   Antique Display Cabinets and Antique Bookcases Antique display cabinets , or antique glazed bookcases are beautiful, useful pieces of furniture in their own right and still have a place within the home, but how about using them for handbag or shoe storage? Glazed doors keep your collections dust and damage free, and if you're particularly proud of your shoe collection, they'...

VINTAGE CHRISTMAS GIFTS

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  Around the world, Christmas is associated with generosity, welcoming others into your home and celebrating together. Now we're on the cusp of December and Christmas is just around the corner. It's time to get your Christmas shopping wrapped up! We all like to treat our family and friends to unique and thoughtful gifts that will 'wow' them, so we've compiled a list of some unusual vintage Christmas gifts. Winter gift giving is an ancient tradition dating back to the winter solstice, during the ancient ceremonies of Saturnalia. Celebrated for seven days from December 17th, the Ancient Romans believed that trading gifts would bring good fortune to their households in the coming year. When the popularity of this tradition faded, Christianity brought with it the celebration of the birth of Christ on December 25th. Many believe that the biblical story of the three kings bringing gifts of gold, myrrh, and frankincense lead to the tradition of gift giving, bu...