The Art of Collecting: Personal Treasures that Make a Home

by Melissa Lester (Editor)

Overview

It may start with just one special piece that catches your eye and captures your heart, stirring an affection that quickly grows into an assemblage so dear, its sentimental value is beyond calculation.

Whether it is a passion for exquisite linens, sterling silver, or fine English china—or simply the thrill of the hunt—that entices us to sift through old attics and antiques shops, estate sales, and European brocantes, we are kindred spirits, linked by an unbridled fervor for curating our favorite things.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780978548926
Publisher:	Hoffman Media
Publication date:	04/05/2022
Series:	Victoria
Pages:	164
Product dimensions:	9.90(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Melissa Lester joined the staff of Victoria Magazine in 2013, drawn to the gracious milieu of the magazine that so keenly influenced her own love of romantic living. With passion for shaping the publication’s voice in periodicals and books, this seasoned writer and editor finds deep satisfaction in bringing to the page timeless stories of beauty and inspiration. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama.

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

Legacies & Lore 10

Pieces of the Past 12

New Life for Old Silver 16

Enduring Ironstone 18

Delicate Cameos 24

The Allure of Antique Boxes 28

The Luster of Pewter 36

To Have and to Hold 40

Cité de la Céramique 44

Flourished in Gold 46

The Past Preserved 50

Sentimental Souvenirs 52

Antique Lace: A Lovely Legacy 58

Bygone Beauties 64

Enchanted by Toleware 68

Sterling Traditions 72

Of Rest & Restoration 78

Vessels from the Past 84

Endless Pattern Play 88

Graceful Grandeur 94

Catching the Light 96

Reclaiming Lost Charm 102

Entwined Memories 108

New England Classic 114

Storied Treasures 120

Where Loveliness Lives 126

Devotion to Heritage 132

Treasure Troves 140

The Long Journey Home 142

Cultivating a Love for Antiques 146

French Translation 152

Old-World Elegance 158

Credits & Resources 162

Where to Shop & Buy 163