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Decorating With Antiques and Collectibles Group

Creative, exciting and practical design tips for displaying and using antiques and collectibles in home and office decor.

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Meet Your Moderator C. Dianne Zweig

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen and Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.

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Collectors Items On Pinterest.com

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Vintage Zodiac Motif Mirror Signed "Finesse Originals" REDUCED Accepts Best Offer 2 Replies

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My Houzz: Cozy Combination of Antiques and Art Colorful Cuban artwork and a refined antique collection define a South Florida home Email Print Embed on Your Site

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk Dec 24, 2011.

Decorating With Old Luggage

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk Nov 10, 2011.

Gallery of Floral Arrangements In Vintage Vases & Containers

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk Oct 19, 2011.

Using A Screen Door On Your Pantry

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk Oct 19, 2011.

Decorating With Old Boxes

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk Oct 19, 2011.

Decorating With A Painted Aqua Buffet

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk Oct 19, 2011.

Country Kitchen Design – Country Kitchen Examples to Consider

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk Sep 28, 2011.

Design History: Article By The Peak of Chic

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk Aug 18, 2011.

The Peak of Chic Antiquing with Barry Hutner

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk Aug 18, 2011.

French Country Decorating Ideas- French Antique

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk Aug 11, 2011.

Home Decorating Ideas - Mixing Modern Items with Antiques

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk Aug 11, 2011.

27 Ideas for Bargain Decorating with Antiques

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk Aug 11, 2011.

Antiques for Easter Baskets of a Different Sort! 3 Replies

Started by Vintage Touch/Deanna Moyers. Last reply by chris adkins Mar 29, 2011.

Garden Room Decorating with Antiques

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Antique Decorating Ideas for MARCH!

Started by Vintage Touch/Deanna Moyers Feb 21, 2011.

Keep Your Collectibles (Without Losing Your Sanity)

Started by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk Feb 1, 2011.

Valentine's Day Antique Decorating Videos

Started by Vintage Touch/Deanna Moyers Jan 31, 2011.

Transferware Makes Stunning Display!

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Comment by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk on March 10, 2012 at 11:37am

The mantel is prime territory for decorating. Don’t waste this valuable space on a single vase and photo. Instead, create a gallery with framed prints and one-of-a-kind collectibles. An antique chocolate bunny mold not only looks like a fine art sculpture, it’s a great conversation piece.

Comment by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk on March 10, 2012 at 11:36am

Decorating with Books: Built-in bookcases add lots of storage while taking up very little floorspace. Tips on displaying and arranging books: We love books. They teach, illustrate, inspire, and explain. They also take up a lot of room in our homes. If stacks of books are threatening to overtake your home, consider some new ideas for display and storage solutions. Perhaps it's time to consider additional shelving, categorized display, or perhaps even removing a few of the books from a collection. To weed out, think about keeping only what you love and what you use. If a book wasn't that good, has been outgrown, or is outdated, consider giving it away to a friend or to a library. Many libraries now offer a small bookstore of used books sold to raise money for library expenses. For the rest of your book collection, here are some tips on arranging, displaying, and storing books. Prop It Up -- Stack three books on a side table to use as a raised display area. Set a lamp, sculpture, urn, or plant (in a waterproof cache pot) on top of the books. This is a great way to raise another accessory that may be too short as well as create some interest in a display. Wall of Reading -- For a large book collection, build or purchase enough bookshelves to fill one wall of a room, or one side of a wide hallway. You'll get lots of storage in only 8 to 13" of floor space. Up High -- Install a display shelf 12" or more down from the ceiling (or near the top of the doorways). The shelf can run along one wall or even all the way around a room. Arrange books and collectibles along the length of the shelf. Built Ins -- If you are planning built-in seating such as a window seat or banquette, consider using the space underneath the seat for bookshelves (either with or without doors). Nook-y -- Create an instant nook area by a window, fireplace, or even on a blank wall, by flanking the space with floor to ceiling bookshelves. Set a desk, loveseat, or comfortable chair in the nook, or use the nook area for built-ins. Deep Storage -- Many deep shelves of about 16" can hold 2 rows of books. Place one stack against the back wall of the cabinet, and another row along the front edge of the shelf. Use the front row for the taller books so the ones behind are hidden.http://pinterest.com/search/?q=decorating+with++collectibles

Comment by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk on March 10, 2012 at 11:31am

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