Arts & Culture
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Plan to Visit the Country’s Top 5 Antique Fairs
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Any time is a good time to shop for vintage and antique objects, but if you are tired of the crowded thrift stores, Goodwill bins, and Salvation Army shelves, you may want to change things up and experience some outdoor antique and vintage shopping.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Demand for Princess Diana Collectibles on the Rise this Summer
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Over the course of her short life, Princess Diana (nee Diana Spencer, 1961-1997) inspired the production and manufacture of many works of art, antiques, souvenirs, and collectibles from the time of her highly publicized engagement to HRH Prince Charles to her shocking death.
Sixties Flashback: Art Weirdo or Business Savant?
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As a dominant figure on the 1960s New York avant-garde art scene, Andy Warhol became a tireless self-promoter who straddled a line between bizarre media stardom and the straight-laced business world.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Milk Glass Collecting
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The bright-white milk glass bud vase that stood quietly on your mother’s kitchen shelf since the 1950s is actually an object with a history that dates to the Italian Renaissance era.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: What’s Antique in 2022?
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One of the most common questions I field is: “What’s an antique?” The word antique has a simple definition.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Big Bucks for Pokémon
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Pokémon, or Pocket Monsters, the famed card game and collectibles that originated in Japan, remain popular with collectors.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Discovering Queen Victoria’s Jewelry Gift
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With Valentine’s Day celebrated this month, jewelry is on the minds of both givers and receivers.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Dr. Lori’s Art & Antiques Buying Guide
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When embarking on a new phase of life, like a new marriage, a new home, a new job, a big anniversary, or retirement, many people chronicle the experience with the purchase of an important object.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Squishmallows: Collectible Toy of the Future
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Don’t know which contemporary toy is the best one to buy for everybody on your list this holiday season? While many toys make great gifts, some toys will be collectibles of the future.