With an intricate design based on a Chinese legend, Blue Willow china is both beautiful and captivating. And here's a bonus: it can also be valuable. Whether you have some Blue Willow pieces inherited ...

If you've been paying attention to design trends over the last couple of years, then you've probably noticed one familiar style has reemerged with a vengeance: the checkerboard pattern. While you may ...

The answer to the question posed in the title is reflected in the very earliest stages of the development of the American consciousness. As historian R. W. B. Lewis stated in his book, The American ...

I've always been fascinated by vintage china patterns and how they carry a piece of history with them. Over time, some patterns have become especially valuable, making those delicate dishes more than ...

"Sewing patterns have been the principle blueprint for making garments in the home for centuries. From their origins in the tailoring manuals of the 16th century to the widely produced pamphlets of ...