http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Maurice+Robertson Home Management Maurice Robertson Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1547826&ca=Home+Management It may be a family heirloom or a lamp you found in an antique sale room, but decorating your home with antiques of any kind, including antique lamps, can create a stunning statement. A favourite trick with interior designers is to mix different styles and period pieces within a scheme. When you get... Womens Interest Maurice Robertson Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=802520&ca=Womens+Interest Wedding season is upon us, and not just that wedding. While certain high profile couples have asked for donations to their favourite charities instead of setting up a wish list, there are plenty more who haven’t. What’s worse is, it’s the ones that you are actually going to be invited, where present... Arts and Crafts Maurice Robertson Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=789923&ca=Arts+and+Crafts The classic blue-green glass shades and unadorned brass bases of Emeralite lamps are easily recognisable. These are often referred to as ‘banker’s lamps and have a stunning visual impact when used in all kinds of interior design schemes. Emeralite lamps are now very collectible. Many people love the... Home Management Maurice Robertson Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=785146&ca=Home+Management There is something just a little bit special about antique lamps. In this modern age of mass production antique lamps take us back to a time when decorative items were painstakingly manufactured by master craftsmen. But before we make a purchase we need to acquire collector’s information, as antique... Culture Maurice Robertson Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=767159&ca=Culture Mankind has always developed mythologies in an effort to explain and understand his place in the world. This has led to the development of abstract thoughts and ideas that require symbols to bring the ideas into form. The most ancient of these mythological symbols is the Chinese dragon. Chinese phil... Arts and Crafts Maurice Robertson Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1391977&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Celadon is just one of the beautiful glazes used on Chinese ceramics. The colour is derived from iron and ranges in tone from a grayish green to a sea-green, with the intent to reflect the wide range of greens found in jade. While other colours naturally occurring in jade such as yellow could be use... Home Management Maurice Robertson Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=750167&ca=Home+Management Vintage lamps are very popular and are widely used in modern interior design. They can offer something a little different from the mass produced items available in stores. They are also ideal if you would like something unique but can’t afford modern designer prices. Vintage lamps can be very beauti... Arts and Crafts Maurice Robertson Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=745871&ca=Arts+and+Crafts There is something timeless about glass. It can compliment both traditional homes and also ultra-modern spaces. Glass antique lamps can bring a real sense of style and luxury to any interior design. Antique lamps can be functional, eye-catching and aesthetically pleasing. They can brighten up any ro... Home Management Maurice Robertson Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=743393&ca=Home+Management Antique and vintage lamps can bring a classic element to your interior designs. Choosing the right lamp is about combining looks and functionality. It is important that when you are dealing with antique lamps you get as much expert help as possible. This will ensure you get the best lamp for your ne... Home Management Maurice Robertson Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1283443&ca=Home+Management Early examples of fired earthenware or pots such as vases from classical Greece, ceramics from China and fired clay pots from Africa can be found in museums in every corner of the world. None, however, are as early as those produced by mankind’s first potters from Northern Japan. Archeologists now k...