In many households antiques take center stage. Homeowners take pride in browsing through antique stores, attending estate sales, and finding auctions where they are likely to find the next piece to grace their home. But in many cases, the unique appearance of antique pieces does not make up for their antiquated technology – a consideration that [...]
When we ordinarily think of clocks, we surely think of those clocks that grace the interiors of our homes – the mantel clocks, wall clocks, grandfather clocks, and other styles that either anchor a room or add another element that is reflective of the overall décor. But when you consider that there’s more to a home [...]
There are very few homes today that do not have at least one wall clock hanging in one or more of their rooms. Initially created to provide a less expensive option for bringing a clock into the home – as clocks were largely reserved for public arenas as they were too expensive for in home purchase [...]
A person’s home is meant to reflect who they are – their personality and what is important to them in terms of design, color, and style. When you walk into someone’s home you should immediately have a sense of who they are and what they represent. For many homeowners, the use of clocks as part of [...]
Atomic clocks are universally recognized as the most accurate clocks in existence, so it’s not surprising that these particular clocks come in a variety of styles today. But the technology behind the atomic clock was first invented in the late 1940s and began being used consistently by the early 1950s. Today, the standard of time – [...]
There’s nothing like a roaring fire in a fireplace; for many homeowners a fireplace is an absolute necessity; that which sets their home apart, creates a welcome focal point around which their family gathers, and warms their rooms on cold winter nights. For many, just as important as the fireplace itself is the mantel under which [...]
We are a society that is trained to get what we pay for, especially when it comes to those products that are meant to last for many years – and even for a lifetime. As consumers we do all that we can to educate ourselves on the products in which we are interested. When it comes [...]