Whether you’re furnishing your new place or trying to downsize, consignment is a godsend for finding (or selling) antiques, vintage, and new pieces. We chatted with Emily Everhart, Chief Curator for Viyet.com, the e-commerce marketplace for expertly curated, incredibly-designed furniture and accessories from every era, about everything from getting the best price to the most in-demand periods for vintage items.
We love meeting like-minded people who share a passion for all things vintage. After recently being introduced to Beth Lennon (a.k.a. Mod Betty), the founder of the super cool website RetroRoadmap, a curated marketplace of throwback mom and pop businesses all across the country, we had to learn more!
For most small towns in America this is one of the most anticipated weeks of the year. And not because HIllary Clinton or Donald Trump are rolling into town. It’s the start of football season and opening day kick off for thousands of high schools and colleges is finally just hours away. The NFL season starts on Thursday. It’s a distinctly American tradition. Current New York Times bestselling writer and the author of “Saban: The Making Of A Coach” breaks down what’s so historic and unique about America’s Game.
It’s been an historic week for stocks and not in a good way. Today it got worse. The media is buzzing, the financial pundits are proselytizing, and panic is rippling through the markets. But stock market corrections are as old as money itself. Leave it to Find Everything Historic to equate the current market volatility to sailing to Antarctica. Our financial expert Augustine Repetto squares us up on how to make sure your own ship stays right.
When someone first mentioned ‘Steampunk’ to the FEH editors a month ago someone among us wondered aloud whether it was a new Seattle grunge band pioneer. Little did we know that it’s one of the most unique and difficult to execute historic design styles that incorporates classic Victorian architecture, functional chic design, and reclaimed and re-used artifacts that re-imagine the former Industrial heyday of the US. FEH recently caught up with the owners of ModVic, the leading Steampunk design pioneers, whose house is being marketed on Find Everything Historic. Prepare to be ‘punked.
Hand-crafted, locally-sourced gifts are the essence of living historic and support hard-working artists and craftspeople in local communities down the street and around the world. Find Everything Historic sits down with an up-and-coming retailer on Maryland’s Eastern Shore dedicated to the art of giving and celebrating local artisans.
Having worked with architects for over the last decade, we know that it is not an easy fete to become and independent success. Architect, Patrick Ahearn, who specializes in historically-motivated architecture not only has beat the odds, but surpassed them by creating a highly successful design firm and creating a brand that has become a household name.
Passing a specialized craft onto future generations epitomizes how traditions are kept alive. We recently sat down with Todd Seekircher, a second generation steel casement craftsman to get his take on how to preserve the beauty of these historic windows.
If you have ever wanted to vacation like royalty or an A-list celebrity it doesn’t get much better then renting a French Villa from A.M.A. Selections. These historic vacation rentals combine concierge luxury services, experiential travel with some of the most exclusive locations in the French Riviera.
Sometimes life is stranger then fiction. And sometimes a once in a lifetime opportunity falls into your lap. This was the case for master stained-glass artisan Doris Cultraro, who stumbled upon a project that ties in preservation, art, history and adventure.