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Decorating with Collectibles
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Making a House a Home with Collectible Treasures

Cheap Thrills: Treasure in the Trash
Can you really find collectible treasures in the trash? Don't brush off the notion of dumpster diving just yet. You'll be amazed by what people actually throw away!

Decorating Distinguished Through “The Collector’s Eye”
f you've accumulated a great collection of glass, pottery, china or any number of other decorative pieces but have no clue how to display them with personality and style, I've got just the book recommendation for you.

How to Add Personality to a Room
Interior Decorating Guide Glenna Morton provides a step-by-step list of steps to add a unique sense of personality to any room.

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With little or no sewing skill you can transform a vintage handkerchief into a special decorative item or gift for a friend.

Decorating with Doilies
"Show them off as pillow covers, place mats, pillow shams, framed pictures, even ornaments on the Christmas tree." This informative article shows you how to get the most out of your vintage doilies.

Decorating with Old World Charm
Tour a house filled with Bavarian decorative touches that remind the owners of home.

Framed Handkercheifs
One of Martha's "Good Things," this suggestion turns an ordinary collectible into a pretty wall hanging.

Great Crates!
See what a nice accent old advertising crates can make on the patio and in the home with this Country Collectibles reprint.

A Patchwork Perspective
Learn to display vintage quilts in your home with several clever ideas outlined in this beautifully illustrated article.

Santas, Santas, Everywhere!
Visit a home where Santa resides all year long. Not your typical decorating scheme, but interesting just the same!

The Sentimental Art of Keepsake Decorating
Get the most from your treasured heirlooms by learning how to enjoy and display them within your home.

Stylish Displays for Vintage Fashions
Some great ideas for adding drama and style to a room using vintage fashions and accessories from yesteryear.

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