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I really hate the idea of labeling this as a 'lifestyle' post, because that seems to imply that I believe I live a lifestyle worth people's attention. In all honesty, I don't. In many ways I find the idea of writing a 'lifestyle' blog really quite pretentious and self important. This is mostly due to the blogs that seem to become platforms purely for showing off: 'Look at me, I just had dinner at The Ivy/cocktails at Mahiki/Tea at Claridges!' are almost definitely things that you're never likely to read about on this blog. But, having said all of this, I do love a lot of blogs that might be classified under such a heading, and I find their content highly interesting as opposed to offensive. So I do hope you'll forgive me for entering the realm of lifestyle blogging today. End of disclaimer.
Up until a year or so ago I thought antiques were just for the aged. Old things for old people. If 'Antiques Roadshow' or 'Bargain Hunt' ever came on TV, I would excuse myself sharpish, not wanting to see Fiona Bruce standing outside yet another stately home as if she owns the place, or hear once again the rambling story and heritage behind 'Clarice Cliff' or 'Royal Doulton'. But then I saw the light. My mother is probably most to blame for this. She has long had an obsession with taping 'Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is' and 'Antiques Roadtrip' and watching them at 11 o'clock at night, and she eventually managed to convince me to sit down and join her. (After much coaxing and the promise of a chocolate biscuit or two.) Needless to say, I became hooked - partly due to the fact that Charlie Ross and Charles Hanson are utter darlings, and partly due to the hilarious editing and background music of both shows. The people in post-production certainly know what they're doing.
Up until a year or so ago I thought antiques were just for the aged. Old things for old people. If 'Antiques Roadshow' or 'Bargain Hunt' ever came on TV, I would excuse myself sharpish, not wanting to see Fiona Bruce standing outside yet another stately home as if she owns the place, or hear once again the rambling story and heritage behind 'Clarice Cliff' or 'Royal Doulton'. But then I saw the light. My mother is probably most to blame for this. She has long had an obsession with taping 'Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is' and 'Antiques Roadtrip' and watching them at 11 o'clock at night, and she eventually managed to convince me to sit down and join her. (After much coaxing and the promise of a chocolate biscuit or two.) Needless to say, I became hooked - partly due to the fact that Charlie Ross and Charles Hanson are utter darlings, and partly due to the hilarious editing and background music of both shows. The people in post-production certainly know what they're doing.
