Many serious collectors focus on objects and artwork from one time period. Some only consider works by one maker, and within that maker's oeuvre, one period. For instance, a collector only buys Boettger Meissen, 1708-1712. Well, that person must be very rich and patient.This is a limiting scheme. It focuses...

Written by Jill Fenichell

Door stops, like lawn ornaments, don't have to be serious to do a big job. With Independence Day right around the corner, we're in the high days of summer, with birds twittering and mosquitos waiting to bite. Yup, the slap of the screen door is something we'll be hearing a lot...

Written by Jill Fenichell