It has happened to most of us. You are at an estate sale and find a wonderful vintage/antique furniture piece and ask yourself…..do I just polish it up and enjoy it in the original state? Or….do I slap a coat of gorgeous paint on it and enjoy a “new” creation? When to Paint Antique Furniture […]
Month: April 2024
What is Pate Swap Meet?
What is The Pate Swap Meet: A Brief History of the PATE Swap Meet The Pate Swap Meet is held annually the last weekend in April. It is the second largest automotive swap meet in the United States. It is located at the Texas Motor Speedway on approximately 300 acres. It began as the South […]
How to Tell the Age of a Quilt
Have you ever seen a quilt and wondered How to Tell the Age of a Quilt? Determining the age of quilts can often be discovered by determining the age of the fabric. For Sarah Sang, who previously owned the antique shop, Carmine Serendipity, in Carmine, Texas (and who also fosters hunting dogs for three different […]