The Fine Art of Family Magazine

When most artists set to work, they might not have a finished product in mind. Even when they do, they still probably aren’t exactly sure how it will turn out once the creative process takes over. This is especially true for glass designers, like Manhattan’s Abby Modell, who often finds the end result of her unique sculptures, well, surprising.

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SEE IT THEIR WAY
Nuggets of wisdom, how-to advice, and inspiring ideas from our experts
Designer and artist Ralph Pucci shares his advice, which includes six great tips, on how to select special pieces that will become heirlooms 50 years from now.

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TOP 10 COLLECTIBLES See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include a vintage Mickey Mouse toy, an antique sterling flatware set, and a 1930s life-sized Laurel & Hardy poster standee (pictured left).

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SEE IT THEIR WAY Jacqueline DeMontravel is a woman after our own heart. In her new book The Vintage Table, the editor of Romantic Homes magazine delves into the importance of entertaining family and friends using items that mean the most to you.

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MONICA ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS What’s the best way to use the things you love–something you inherited, received as a gift, or picked up yourself–to create a unique and special evening for you and your dinner guests?

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MONICA’S BLOG I know a lot of people who love to cook and love to get together but won’t throw dinner parties because they worry about creating the perfect culinary experience for their guests. My advice to them…

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GOOD BUY ON YOUR BUDGET During the Great Depression, inexpensively made glassware was distributed for free, or a nominal fee, throughout the country. These pieces have since been dubbed “Depression glass.” While most of the pieces are of marginal quality, their place in American history makes them highly sought-after collectibles today.

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EVERYDAY HEIRLOOM 2110 Stuff today, antiques tomorrow We know Congress told you to get rid of them by 2012, but the truth is you should hold onto your incandescent light bulbs. They are well on their way to becoming precious antiques (and collectibles!) sooner than you think.

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TOP 10 COLLECTIBLES See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include a one-of-kind lamp and shade, an Iron Man comic (when the superhero made his debut), and an original 1957 Peanuts comic strip.

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MONICA’S BLOG The secret to giving the perfect holiday gift has less to do with what’s in your wallet and more to do with what’s in your heart. Some of the best gifts I’ve ever given or received have been directly linked to a great memory that I shared with someone special.

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