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Be a Savvy Flea-Market Shopper With 8 Tips
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Rule the flea market, granny cart in tow, with these essentials tips from HGTV. Just click on the photo!
Tips for Cleaning and Restoring Antique and Vintage Finds
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Tips for Cleaning and Restoring Antique and Vintage Finds from HGTV Click on the photo for some great tips on cleaning all kinds of vintage and antique treasures you may find.
The Five Signs of a Valuable Antique
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So many times I'm asked what makes a great antique find. Here's an article that helps to distinguish what makes for a fabulous antique find. The 5 signs are rarity, aesthetics, desirability, authenticity, and wonderful condition. http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/the-five-signs-of-a-valuable-antique.html
Shopping For True Vintage & Handmade Merchandise .........
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Lately, shopping on Etsy has become a nightmare for many shoppers. I've been seeing posts daily in their forums of shoppers complaining that they can't find what they are looking for, especially when it comes to shopping for vintage pieces, not to mention finding handmade items. As a shopper I've faced the same issues on Etsy. You put in a search for "vintage" and end up finding a ton of mass produced new pieces that may have a vintage look but they most certainly aren't vintage pieces. One of the easiest ways to distinguish mass produced items from true vintage items is when the seller has...
Google Translator
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I've just finished adding Google translator to my store; making PowerOfOneDesigns.com more user friendly for my friends around the world. If you experience any problems using this feature with Internet Explorer as your browser, please try using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browsers. Click on the doors to enter Power Of One Designs