The 90% Factor
I asked my wife, Leigh Ann, the other day if she had any thoughts about a summer vacation.
Instead of reeling off a list of exotic beaches, intriguing foreign cities or challenging tests of physical endurance, she gave me The Look.
Now, I…
Copper Hits $92,000 a Pound
The recession is officially over -- at least for two Roycroft collectors.
You've heard the saying "Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door."
Well, "Find a better piece of Roycroft and collectors will beat a path…
The Traveling Drink Coaster
There is a famous story in the world of advertising which often goes something like this:
A reporter once asked the president of Coca-Cola why, with such a large market share and a successful line of products, his company continues to spend…
Making Connections: On Line and In Person
Several years ago, it must have been around 1995, a friend recommended that I create a website for the annual Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Conference.
My reply: "Arts & Crafts collectors won't use websites."
Duh.
Two recent experiences…
Each Journey Leads To a New Discovery
My latest little journey took me down to Shreveport, Louisiana, this past week.
From my hotel room overlooking the Red River, which on this particular day was dark brown and in a rush to get to New Orleans, I could see four bridges: two sleek…
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ArtsandCraftsCollector.com is a website dedicated to exploring the works, artisans, historical origins and the contemporary revival of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. The historic movement started as a response to the country’s Industrial Revolution and encouraged simple design paying tribute to the natural world over the intricate design of the Victorian era.