What the Comeback of Antiques Tells Us About Today’s Buyer
Antiques are coming back in style, and not just as nostalgia pieces. After more than two decades in marketing, here’s what I’m seeing across consumer...
The Collector’s Blueprint: A Professional Guide to Evaluating Fiesta Ware
After 23 years in the game, I’ve learned that whether you’re marketing vintage luxury or mid-century ceramics, the “story” is what sells—but the condition and...
The Definitive Vinyl Collector’s Handbook: From Crate Digging to Professional Archiving
I’ve seen formats come and go, but vinyl is the one that truly commands a “ritual.” For a collector, the experience is about more than...
The Blue Chip Library: A 5-Point Framework for Serious Book Collectors
Whether you are hunting for a first-edition Hemingway or a pristine copy of a modern sci-fi masterpiece, you need a disciplined framework. Here is my...
Estate Auctions…Are they taxable?
In the world of estate planning and liquidations, I’ve seen many families caught off guard by the “tax man” simply because they didn’t have the...
From C-Suite to Curator: Applying 23 Years of Marketing Logic to the Antique World
Transitioning from a 23-year career in marketing to the world of antiques has taught me one vital truth: In a world of mass production, provenance...