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Antique Stores
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on May 27, 2007
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I am looking for quaint little antique shops to go to. Shops that have antiques, gifts, shabby chic looking things, etc. Not the ones that sell really expensive antiqu...
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- In the Lee's Summit area - FELICIA'S ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, 310 SE GREEN ST LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64063, ###-###-####
- Hi M., I don't know where you live, but if you get yourself to State Line and Blue Ridge Road, and then drive east on Blue Ridge all the way to I think it's Highway...
- I think Sentimental Journey in Olathe off of Old 56 Highway and Dennis would be the type you're looking for. Good luck!
Advice on Laundering Soiled, Quilted Antique Bear
Asked by P.B. from Raleigh
on September 8, 2009
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We have a bed wetter. No worries there.
Unfortunately her antique (read: old and falling apart) quilted bear (made from an old quilt, not fuzzy) got caught in the cro...
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- Would it be possible to get another one made? You could buy an old quilt piece and have someone make one. Your idea of soaking sounds like a possibility, not many choi...
- I would soak and rinse it in water first then gently pressing what you can out. Then soak it again in some water with detergent and white vinegar, again gently pressi...
- We have had this issue, too, and I wash it in Woolite on the gentle cycle in a lingerie bag in the washing machine and dry it on low in the dryer.
Direct Buy
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on October 20, 2008
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Moms ~
I was wondering if anyone has ever used DirectBuy. You always see them advertised on the TV about getting furniture for such a deal. What is your experience ...
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- I am a direct buy member. Yes it was expensive to join, but the initial fee is good for 3 yrs. After the 3 yrs (and our 3rd year is up in Feb) I think its 50-100 yr. W...
- Hi S., I own a furniture business in the Vineyard's Antique mall in Colleyville and my regular prices are much less what they proclaim to be wholesale. They are N...
- I used them for a few things. Furniture wise we purchased a china curio. It is very nice and could be found in stores for much higher price. It however took us a whi...
Where's a Good Place to Buy Children's Furniture?
Asked by H.G. from Dallas
on June 9, 2010
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Can anyone recommend good places to buy children's furniture? We've tried Rooms to Go, The Dump, and don't want used furniture. Thanks :)
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- If you have an Ikea near you they have nice stuff that is pretty inexpensive.
- www.lonestarbaby.com 7600 Northeast Loop 820, North Richland Hills - ###-###-#### They have Quality service and furniture that will last.. And you can pay all up f...
- We just went though this w/ our 2.5 year old. Best place we found was Room to go Kids. And believev me.... We searched and searched. Didn't trust the online stuff ...
Re-upholster Couches or Buy New
Asked by A.C. from Detroit
on August 15, 2010
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The fabric on my 12 year old couches is becoming a little threadbare, but other than that, the couches are fine. We like them. They are comfortable and stylish. So, is...
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- Hi A., 12 years ago, furniture was still being made with pride and quality in the U.S.A. If your couch is one of those pieces and the frame is still solid, I would a...
- See if you can get slip covers. They're easy to install yourself and washable if you get a stain. Also saves the time of trying to find a good upholsterer. Howeve...
- My grandma used to find couches and chairs and have them redone. She said the key was to find good frames. She said that people would pitch a thousand dollar couch and...
Should I Buy a Cheap or Expensive Bed? Do You like IKEA?
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on September 16, 2010
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I have a 2 year old daughter and a 2 month old daughter who will eventually be sharing a room. I need to move my older daughter out of the crib so that the baby can ...
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- We buy the best quality we can afford. We go with that decision with everything. You get what you pay for. There is a reason IKEA is cheaper. Look at it ...
- Why does it have to be new.You should consider going to garage sales or looking on Craigslist. There's a good chance you'll find a great bed frame at a great deal, but...
- I would go with the cheaper bed - and you may laugh at my reasoning?? hehe. I know our precious little angels would never destroy anything at all on purpose, but they...
Have You Ever Pawned/sold Jewelry?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on October 7, 2011
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I have 3 pieces of jewelry I have no use for... 1 ring is yellow gold minus the main diamond (but has other stones), 1 is white gold with a gorgeous stone, but for som...
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- don't go to a pawn shop. i heard they rip you off. look instead for places that buy your gold. i went to a place called triple a gold exchange (http://www.aaacashfo...
- A gold buyer, will buy your gold. They will take out your stones, and give it back to you. Or the alternative is, going to a jewelry store and getting it appraise...
- I went to a reputable jeweler. You still won't get full value but it is easier than trying to sell it on your own. Otherwise tap Cheryl, that woman knows ebay!!!
What to Give a Friend Who Watches Our Daughter?
Asked by N.D. from New York
on April 24, 2011
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We have an older friend who has begun to watch our toddler daughter informally. She is very natural and buys mostly items from tag sales and antique shops. What should...
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- How much older is she? Alot of older people don't need more stuff. If she shops tag sales because she is on a budget, a gift card might come in handy. Or a luxury l...
- I just got a set of really beautiful reusable shopping bags. They are all different designs and bunch up really small. She might like something simlar.... Practical b...
- My mom is the hardest person to buy anything for, and she loves flea markets, antique stores...all of that. So a month or so before a big holiday or special occasion, ...
Value of Old National Geographics, and Readers Digests
Asked by C.H. from Dayton
on April 1, 2009
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hi moms. my mom and dad use to save EVERYTHING swearing it would always some day be worth something. i have come across boxes of national geographics and readers diges...
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- Hi C., I have an antique creamer my husband's grandmother gave us and I was wanting to know more about it, so I went and registered at a site called www.worthpoint.co...
- you can also contact solleby's (sp) for something that is truely old - had a couple of novels checked into once ----- just a suggestion good luck
- Very few of either have a real value that I am aware of. I did sell an old Reader's Digest with articles about the Beatles in it to a collector for about $20.00 but t...
Should Door Knobs in House Match Door Hinges Throughout the House???
Asked by T.B. from Miami
on July 6, 2010
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My husband and I are doing some home improvements. Currently all of our door knobs throughout the house are of an antique brass finish. We just purchased a new frenc...
