The story is so familiar that it could have been written by Shakespeare's Chinese twin. It is Romeo and Juliet, if Juliet’s name was Kwang-se, her father was a Manderin and instead of dead the lovers become birds. The story involves unrequited love, family feuds,...
Antiques
Getting Ready for Valentines Day
We love Valentines day. It brings bright red hearts to dreary February nights, rich chocolates to cold afternoons and spring-time flowers to the middle of winter. Valentines day celebrates all kinds of love, not just romantic. It is a holiday that makes us remind all...
McCain Family Donates $1 million to the Metropolitan Community Church: and other “small world” musings
Growing up in New Brunswick, I knew the McCain family well. Aside from my mother's hand-cut french fries, McCain frozen fries were my absolute favourite snack. When I married my boyfriend, best friend and future business partner, we were honoured that Margaret McCain...
House and Home Features Casual and Fine Dining Items from Toronto Antiques on King
Toronto Antiques on King is thrilled that so many of our casual and fine dining items made it into November's edition of House and Home. This edition has caused quite a stir among home decorators and Toronto Antiques on King is happy these heirlooms are finding new...
Moustache Cups: A Brief History
Hey folks! Here's a quick history lesson for you, all about Moustache Cups! Moustache Cups were invented in the mid 1800's by an English potter named Harvey Adams. In those Victorian times, most men had impressive moustaches, and many men waxed or even dyed their...
Muskoka Antique Show: Celebrity Hot-Spot!
We had a wonderful time at the Muskoka Antique Show this past weekend in Port Carling. It was lovely to see all of our friends who came out antiquing and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings; but it wasn't just the scenery that caught our attention! The big highlight of...
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