Everybody loves antique doors as they remind us of those memories of how our home first looked, and they also have incredible smells that take us back to memory lane. Antique doors, windows and shutters have many great uses – you can repurpose them in your hallway, kitchen and even your own bedroom. You can
For many centuries now, drinking tea has been an important part of Chinese culture. The practice of drinking tea originated in China and tea is regarded to be one of the seven necessities of Chinese life, others being, soy sauce, rice, salt, vinegar, oil and firewood. It goes without saying that tea time is incomplete
The trend of nostalgia coming back is not new, and among this is the love for vintage vinyl, especially in Asia. The art and science of choosing and purchasing a vintage vinyl is often more difficult due to the different types of vinyls produced in different countries and across generations, but here are some general guidelines.
Whether you’re looking for vintage kimono fabric in silks or cottons, there are a number of things you’ll want to look at when you’re deciding on the best quality and the most authentic. The main concern for buyers is the quality of silk kimono fabric or vintage kimono cotton. What are you looking for when
Vintage shopping in Bangkok is now the new trend, and hunting for vintage treasure items in furniture, clothes, accessories and several other curios has become a new found passion of the locals and likewise tourists who are making a beeline to the city’s vintage storehouses. Plenty of such vintage treasure-troves have mushroomed all over the
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I love vintage suitcases, I really do. Sometimes, I would spend whole afternoons digging around garage sales around neighbourhoods, just looking for that right one to prop up my living room, or my kitchen. Such suitcases are perfect for adding that touch of whimsicality to an otherwise boring house. Many have asked me how I
To me, collecting old vintage cameras is a long-time hobby, and also, I used them for recording my life moments as I find that emotions are best captured on a vintage camera. I also find them quite charming as they add a great feel to my house interiors when I just casually place them on a
Every bride would want to make her wedding day as memorable as ever and one of the most important items that can make her an instant sensation is her wedding dress. The long flowing yards of silk, chiffon, taffeta, lace and tulle can dazzle the audience like nothing ever. Wedding dresses can range from the
Antique rocking chairs are timeless furniture pieces which evoke a sense of calmness in the body and soothing memories of times gone by. The unique design of the chair which gives it its rocking motion has made it a favorite among individuals of all ages. The chair’s history can be traced to Europe from where