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Best cheap home decor | CW33 Dallas / Ft. Worth
Which cheap home decor is best? Shopping for cheap home decor items to make your house feel more like a home is a great way to make a space your own. Searching for the best deals on home decor takes time but it is well worth the low costs of design in the long run. The key factor when searching for cheap home decor is to make sure you do not compromise durability for the low cost. An item that is durable while also being cost effective will save you money over time. When searching for the best cheap home decor, consider the item’s measurements in relation to your space,…
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This Trend Isn’t Worth the Hype
Few bathroom upgrades have the old-fashioned charm of a claw-foot tub with its lovely porcelain feet. Sure enough, a claw-foot tub was at the top of my bathroom wish list as the perfect vessel for me to spend many a relaxing soak within. Yet, at the risk of alienating the legions of claw-foot tub fans, I have to say it: This trendy upgrade is not all it’s cracked up to be—and I’m not alone in this assessment. “Claw-foot tubs are beautiful and can add elegance and ambiance to a bathroom, but there are several drawbacks to consider—regardless of whether yours is new, antique, cast iron, or acrylic,” says Cristina Miguelez,…
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Mystery vase that sat in UK family’s kitchen turns out to be Qing-dynasty treasure worth $1.5 million
A U.K. family recently discovered that a decorative vase in their kitchen is actually a rare Chinese artifact now worth more than a million dollars. On May 18, the 2-foot-tall vase was sold by U.K. auctioneer Dreweatts for £1.2 million (approximately $1.5 million). With its striking spherical shape, the blue-glazed vase is referred to as a “heavenly globe vase” (“tianqiuping” in Chinese) and features gold and silver elements. Its intricate markings reportedly indicate that it was made for the court of the Qianlong Emperor in the 1700s. Mark Newstead, a specialist consultant at Dreweatts for Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, explained to Dreweatts that the clouds, cranes, fans, flutes…
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Bathroom Products Worth Keeping on Display
Welcome to the extended version of my weekly newsletter, House Call (and if you haven’t subscribed, what are you waiting for?) This is where I spend some time pondering a theme, answering a question, and helping you shop smarter—or at least find some new inspiration. Reach out if you ever need recommendations. I’m happy to search the internet for the most specific furnishings, decor, and knickknacks. Some days when I sit down to write this newsletter I feel a bit paralyzed by the news and happenings of the world. How can I advise you to buy cool lamps or a comfy set of sheets when chaos is closing in around…
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Qianlong dynasty vase found in kitchen could be worth up to $186,000
Written by Amarachi Orie, CNN A vase kept in a kitchen in England could sell for £150,000 ($186,000) after it was revealed to be a rare 18th century Chinese artifact which was created for the Qianlong Emperor. The vase was purchased by a surgeon in the 1980s for a few hundred pounds, according to UK-based auction house Dreweatts, which is handling the sale later this month. The surgeon later passed it onto his son who, not realizing its value, kept it in the kitchen. Standing at two feet tall with a striking palette of gold and silver against a vivid blue background, the vase carries the distinctive six-character mark of…
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Home Improvement Market to be Worth over USD 500 Billion by 2028 with a CAGR of 6.40%
BlueWeave Consulting and Research Pvt Ltd Europe dominates the global home improvement market owing to the high disposable income of the customers in this region. The presence of Tier I countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, etc., and the availability of advanced home improvement services in these countries also plays a crucial role in propelling the growth of the global home improvement market. Following Europe, North America also covers a substantial market share. New Delhi, May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global home improvement market is growing at a high CAGR because of the rising disposable income along with rapid urbanization coupled with changing trends and…
