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The Magazine Industry Goes Digital With a variety of digital tablets and apps now available, the magazine industry is getting on board, offering digital subscriptions through apps. Oct 31, 2011 - Lorraine Syratt

Antique Upholstery: Quarantine and Heat to Eliminate Bedbugs Don't let the rare possibility that the antique sofa you want could be hiding bedbugs stop you from making the purchase. Quarantine and heat will fix it. Oct 31, 2011 - Lorraine Syratt

Photographs Help Sell Articles to Magazines Attaching a good photo to your magazine submissions may help you sell your article. Photos don't just illustrate a story, they enhance it. Sep 2, 2011 - Lorraine Syratt

Antiques in New York City: The Top Four Shopping Haunts New York City and its environs have some of the best antique shopping haunts in the world. And the best of the best are centrally located. Aug 12, 2011 - Lorraine Syratt

Disturbing Antiques: Electric Chairs to Vampire Kits Disturbing antiques are prized by some collectors - people who are drawn to the weird, the odd and the unthinkable. The market for such things is huge. Jul 1, 2011 - Lorraine Syratt

Prince William and Kate Middleton Commonwealth Wedding Coins With the recent royal wedding or Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the mints of the commonwealth are celebrating with commemorative coins for sale. May 31, 2011 - Lorraine Syratt

Antique and Vintage Costume Jewelry: Reclaim, Upcycle, Refurbish Junk jewelry has value, not just to collectors but to artists who upcycle these old costume pieces into wearable art. They've become prized collectibles. Feb 28, 2011 - Lorraine Syratt

Antique Fashion Plates: Collectible 19th Century Costume Prints Original 19th century fashion plates pulled from old periodicals are very collectible and look good in a frame. These prints are easily found online. Jan 31, 2011 - Lorraine Syratt

Royal Albert China Back Stamp Marks Dating From 1935 Royal Albert Bone China has seen many changes over the years including opening factories elsewhere in the world. The marks reflect these changes. Jan 12, 2011 - Lorraine Syratt

Early Royal Albert Crown China Marks to 1935 Royal Albert Bone China was known as Royal Albert Crown China until 1935. Understanding the pottery's marks is the best way to date and value the china. Dec 20, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Antique Maps: Collecting Cartography Antique maps offer a view of the past, a peek at how people in earlier centuries saw the shape of the world. They are historical artifacts worth collecting Nov 26, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Antique Christmas Presents for Men: Buy a Gift That's Old When pondering what Christmas presents men would like, consider antiques and buy a gift that's old. Look to antiques for unique Christmas gift ideas. Oct 26, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Personalized Gifts for Couples: Monogrammed Antique Silver Monogrammed antique silver is becoming popular again as personalized gifts. If the right monogram can't be found, find the antique and your own engraver. Oct 25, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Engraved Antique Sterling Silver Personalized Christening Gifts Engraved antique sterling silver makes a perfect personalized Christening gift, something for the child to treasure, and pass down through her own family. Oct 24, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Engravable Antique Sterling Silver Christmas Gifts for Women Antiques make wonderful Christmas gifts for women. Consider an engravable antique in sterling silver for a classy unique gift she'll treasure forever. Oct 24, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Antique Engravable Gifts: Sterling Silver Personalized for Men Antique sterling silver gifts for men are always well-received, but why not personalize them and look for engravable gifts. Oct 24, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Antique and Vintage Gardening Books: Grow a Niche Collection Collecting rare antique and vintage gardening books can be an expensive endeavor, as valuable to the garden historian as they are to the collector. Oct 18, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

The Four Best Places in Ontario to View the Fall Colors In fall, Ontario sees an abrupt change to her landscape colors. The sun is lower on the horizon. The days are shorter. And forests are hues of crimson red. Oct 16, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Algonquin Park Winter Activities: Skiing, Dog Sledding, Camping Enjoy a winter wonderland in the wilderness of Ontario's Algonquin Park. Go dog sledding, cross-country ski, camp in the snow or hike with snow shoes. Oct 16, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

How to Maintain a Green Lawn in Shade It's possible for the gardener to eliminate the brown spots and mossy areas of shady lawns and have a healthy green lawn throughout her garden. Oct 14, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

The Best Lawn Seed Mixes for Gardens in Cold Climates Using a mix of hardy lawn seed for northern gardens ensures the lawn comes through the winter with no ugly surprises. Oct 14, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Exuberant Plants for a Carefree Low-Maintenance Garden A low-maintenance garden can still have that exuberance. It's just a matter of choosing plant material that is happy to be left alone. Oct 14, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Path Ideas for English Country Garden Style The English cottage or country garden traditionally has paths snaking from one part of the garden to the other. The best are those that appear natural. Oct 14, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Old Fashioned Roses for the English Cottage Garden The traditional English cottage garden is full of roses. Abundance and exuberance are words often associated with cottage gardens and roses bring both. Oct 14, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Scented Flowers for the English Cottage Garden The English cottage garden was an artful layering of color, but also a layering of fragrances permeating the air at every bend in the garden path. Oct 14, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Gilliflowers and Pansies for Themed Victorian Flower Gardens The gilliflower, the pansy and the heliotrope were as common to Victorian gardens and they are today. But some old treasured cultivars are lost or rare. Oct 14, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

A Price Guide to Vintage Books: 20th Century First Editions Those first editions by popular fiction writers of the 20th century may be important, not a thing to sneeze at when viewed on dusty thrift store shelves. Oct 10, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Eliminate Poison Ivy Naturally in Autumn There are natural ways to eliminate poison ivy. Destroying the visible parts of the plants won't be enough. The ground needs to be dug and debris removed Oct 8, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

An Antiques Guide to Christmas Gift Ideas for Women Buying antiques as Christmas gifts or for any other occasion is a unique gesture - something the recipient will love and treasure. Oct 8, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Crafters and Artists: Start a Home Based Business Online The stay at home mom can add extra funds to the family coffers by making art and selling her work online. Online selling has become easy. Oct 7, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

American Pillar & Dorothy Perkins Roses: Pink Ramblers in Gardens Bright pink rambling roses like American Pillar and Dorothy Perkins need to be placed with a view to subtlety. Too much pink can be visually ineffective. Oct 5, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Vines and Shrubs For Fast-growing Camouflage in the Garden Every gardener has some view in the garden they'd like to hide and there are many plants will will grow quickly to enhance those vistas. Oct 5, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Pink and Pastel Flowers in Garden Design One-color gardens need careful planning. Pink gardens, in particular, need a variety of pink shades along with other pastel colors and silvery fauna. Oct 4, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Using Phlox in the Late-Season Pink Garden Phlox can pull together the late-season pink and pastel garden. With so many choices in colors, using several varieties adds fullness to the flower border. Oct 4, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Antique Sandwich Glass Types and History The Boston and Sandwich Glass Company was in production from 1825 to 1888 and were responsible for bringing numerous innovative designs to the industry. Oct 4, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Collectible Vintage and Antique Pressed Glass Antique pressed glass has been widely collected since the 1920s. The number of pressed glass pieces available makes it easy to build a niche collection. Oct 4, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Free Sewing Patterns for Antique and Vintage Clothing and Costume There are numerous sources online for free antique and vintage sewing patterns. Most are downloadable and need to be printed off and redrafted. Sep 27, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Late Summer Rose Care for Repeat Blooms in Autumn Roses can flower even after the first frosts of autumn when they've been pruned, fed and nurtured well through the growing season. Sep 23, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

How to Get Free or Cheap Antique Appraisals Online Online antique appraisals are an inexpensive way to get a sense of an antique's value. DIY methods of online appraisal are just as easy and free. Sep 23, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Plant Bulbs in Fall for the Next Growing Season's Flower Garden In the fall, nurseries offer a great selection of bulbs. Gardeners should plant some bulbs before winter for an easy flower garden in spring and summer. Sep 12, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Antique Cars in the Peking to Paris Race Follow the Silk Route Antique car buffs will have a lot to read and learn over the next 37 days as drivers blog about their race experiences in the Peking to Paris 2010 Rally. Sep 10, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Rhapsody in Blue Rose: Floribunda Roses for the Flower Garden While not a true blue, the flowers of Rhapsody in Blue rose do offer bluish hues as they age. It is one of many roses with similar color attributes. Sep 9, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Antique and Vintage Apparel Research and Study for Collectors Collectors of antique and vintage apparel have a number of resources available to them for research and study. It's a fascinating education. Sep 9, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Himalayan Blue Poppy: How to Grow the Genus Meconopsis Baileyi The Himalayan blue poppy may be difficult, but if planted under the right conditions, it can offer the gardener a bit of blue heaven for many years. Sep 2, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

London's Hidden Tyburn: The River, Village and Place of Execution Tyburn, known primarily as a place of execution in London's history, was also a river, now hidden beneath the city. Sep 2, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Light up the Garden and Deck with Low Voltage Outdoor Lighting Low voltage outdoor lighting is easy on the pocket book. It offers a wonderful ambiance and glow to garden spaces, as well as add to home security. Sep 2, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Sweet Flowering Plants for the Beekeeper's Garden There are many flowering plants that keep the bees in the garden. Ensure both hives and garden are healthy by adding a mix of flowering plants they love. Sep 2, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

'Blue Moon' and Other Cold Climate Wisteria Hardy to Zones 3 & 4 There are several hardy wisteria cultivars, but for a zone 3 garden, W. macrostachy "Blue Moon' may be the best choice for the least winter die-back. Aug 31, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

Wisteria Choices: Vigorous Asian or Easier American Vines The Asian Wisterias like the Chinese W. sinensis and the Japanese W. floribunda are extremely vigorous, and if left unchecked can destroy structures. Aug 31, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

When and How to Move Large Established Roses in the Garden Big established or mature roses can be moved from one part of the garden to another, but it takes some work and patience to carefully dig them out. Aug 29, 2010 - Lorraine Syratt

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