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Baskets with handle, baskets with lids. Cane baskets, deep baskets, picnic baskets and baskets for dirty washing. We as New Zealander's love baskets. Baskets have so many different uses. There are practical uses but what about using your imagination and using baskets in creative ways. Here are a few ways which could inspire you. 1.Use a basket to hold a plant. Place one beside your coffee table, a small basket on a corner unit or a large cane basket on the ground by the front door. 2. Flat, open sided baskets commonly used to gather flowers. Why not use them...

Need to add to your art collection or redecorate a wall in your home? Come in and explore our frame room. Whether you are looking for traditional English art or abstract prints. We have a huge range of options to suit any ones taste. Hunt through the many frame racks, the stacks lining the floor and follow your eye around the walls.  Refresh your walls with a piece of realism, a bold botanical water colour or get inspired with textures. Get adventurous with rich warm hues, be bold with thick wooden frames or decorate with delicate fine metal options. Let...

Royal Doulton Bunnykins table wear and figurines came to life in the 1930s, created by Mary Barbara Bailey. Mary was not a professional illustrator but a nun. Mr and Mrs Bunny became well known table ware in England, especially after Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret were known to have there own sets. These lively bunnys were always dressed in human clothing and scenes set in rural or small towns in England doing recreational activities. Our top five favorite designs are: Family Cycling Tour Netting a Cricket Family in the Garden (1940) Conducting the Orchestra (1967) Santa Claus (1940) Bunnykins items...

Antiques have made a resurgence in home decor in the last few years. Popping up in House and Garden magazines, and on UK television with many shows dedicated to finding and repairing antiques (The Repair Shop) and even gracing local New Zealand television with shows such as The Block NZ and The Apprentice Aotearoa. Antiques create talking points in a home whether it’s reliving childhood memories or discussing the unique details (or value) of the piece. Every item has a story, a history, and those memories live on through the new owners. Every item in Antique Alley has a purpose,...

We get asked all the time the best way to polish silver, how often and the best technique. Here are a few tips to help keep your silverware at its sparkling best. The Non Toxic Method - place hot, salty water with baking soda into an aluminum pan. Stir until the salt and baking soda has dissolved. Soak pieces of silverware until a chemical reaction occurs. Leave for a few hours then remove from solution and dry. Silver Cloths -These cloths are highly effective and made especially for removing tarnishes called Patina. These cloths are perfect if you only have...