Posts tagged antiques

The Timeless Allure of Silver: Collecting and Styling Antique Treasures for Modern Living

Sterling Silver vs Silver Plate: How to tell the difference and why collecting silver is valuable. Including styling tips and a quick silver polishing guide.

AntiquesGentri TrinnamanAugust 25, 2025silver, antiques, antique, home, home decor, featuredComment

An Office Makeover Using Antique Decor & A Gallery Rail From Picture Hang Solutions

Once I began my antique shop, our spare room went from a cozy sleeping space to an overgrown office. As a self-proclaimed minimalist, the situation was completely out of hand. It became my number one goal to turn this space into a functional and beautiful office.

DIY, Home, AntiquesGentri TrinnamanJuly 3, 2025home, decor, antiques, vintage, office, makeover, diy, featuredComment

Decorating Our Entryway With Only Antiques

Antiques have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve long been someone who strived to shop secondhand, especially in my home decor, and a year and a half ago, I made it my job.

HomeGentri TrinnamanNovember 24, 2024antiques, featured, home Comment

Our Favorite Spring Activity in Connecticut: Wicked Tulips Flower Farm

With the changing of the seasons comes the excitement of seasonal activities. Our favorite for Spring has definitely got to be the Wicked Tulips Flower Farm in Preston, CT.

DIY Raised Garden Bed For Under $200: What You Need

As Spring arrived, we began planning our perfect patio garden with a DIY raised garden bed. Aside from the soil and seeds, I really wanted to keep the design cost under $200, which we were able to do, easily! Here’s everything you’ll need to do the same.