Spring is when flea markets and tag sales begin to really heat
up (which is the only thing heating up in the chilly Northeast!).
Don’t pass up those bargains, but be sure you display them
effectively using these tips:
-
 Don’t
feel like you have to display all the pieces of your collections. Not
only will having fewer items really showcase those on display,
you can have fun changing them throughout the year – new
things without buying new things!
- Display an odd number of items. Limiting it to three
will really highlight the display. However many items
you display, an odd number is always more pleasing to the eye.
- Vary the heights of the display. The smallest should
ideally be one-third the height of the middle piece, which
should be one-third the height of the largest piece. This
keeps the height variance interesting, but not too great.
- Make certain your display is appropriate to the room. For
example, old kitchen tools should be in the kitchen, beautiful
china in the dining area, and antique linens in the bathroom
or bedroom.
- When you’re able to buy “up” (meaning
a better quality piece than the one you already own), recycle
the older piece.
That way, you’re sharing the pleasure!
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