In the competitive business of art, it's rare when a passionate arts lover enters the field and creates a new and successful venue without setting up a storefront or propping up the business through picture framing. ...more

January 21, 2009

I was given a small, bentwood rocking chair. It has a stamped mark under the seat that I cannot make out. I had planned to clean it, but was advised not to. I would like to know who made it, its age and its value. ...more

September 4, 2008

SEBRING –– It started as a hobby because Jerry Syfert always loved working with his hands. So with seven children, 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, he kept busy making toys. He crafted large-scale trains, doll cradles, rocking horses, trucks, cars and occasional pieces of furniture. He thought that selling his work at craft fairs with his wife would be fun. His wife agreed and was his manager, taking care of sales and finances as they traveled to major craft shows for over 20 years. ...more

January 7, 2008