Capt. Bill Collins was in the process of painting the feathers on a Mallard Drake decoy as he shared highlights of his journey to becoming one of the most sought-after decoy carvers and painters in the state of Maryland. “There...
Read MoreA most welcome recent trend involves gifted artists transforming bare, wasted public spaces into iconic legacy treasures. But a number of these talented decorative gurus have also created mural magic in private homes. Mural...
Read MoreAs fall foliage colors take over the landscape, shifting from deep greens to cozy browns and reds, it’s only a matter of time before those leaves are hitting the ground. When that happens, conscientious gardeners and homeowners...
Read More(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Early American, hand-painted furniture, decoys, paintings and portraits, stoneware, early iron, antique signs and...
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard the term heirloom used before when discussing plants such as tomatoes and vegetables. Some horticulturists define an “heirloom” as an old cultivar of plant, developed before 1951, that is used for food...
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