We have written on our Blogs about grandfather clocks in The White House over many years, including the Oval Office, and the President's Private Office. The antique grandfather clocks have graced the White House for many generations over time. If only the clocks could talk, what stories they would tell. Less chronicled than the White House [...]
Colibri, the Owner of Seth Thomas Clocks, makers of wall clocks, mantel clocks, atomic clocks and more, was forced into Receivership last month, and sadly, apparently 250 emplyees were told on that same day that they had no jobs. Another retail victim of the recession. The Company re-opened very briefly, with a skeleton staff to ship [...]
A wall clock in one's office is, studies have shown, looked at an average of 30-50 times a day. A watch on one's wrist, also known as a wristwatch, probably looked at a similar number of times. A clock on one's computer is certainly noticed, but at least current adult creatures of habit still look at [...]
One of the most cherished and heart-warming gifts we have seen, with much emotion both from the gift-giver and gist recipient is a grandfather clock given as a wedding gift. This is also true for grandfather clocks given as a present for a very special milestone wedding anniversary, sometimes from a spouse, and sometimes as a [...]
There are many of us who have big ideas when it comes to home design. But unfortunately, our actual physical space leaves little to be desired in terms of having the room to realize these dreams. Those with smaller spaces, therefore, must adapt their style ideas so that they can take up residence in the actual [...]
There will come a time for all of us who have children that we will find ourselves waving goodbye to them as they pull away from home or as we leave them at their first college dorm. This first time away from the home can be difficult for kids and just as difficult for parents, especially [...]