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223 Collectibles *
Your online source for collectibles of all shapes and sizes. [More]

A bumper crop of Canadian art *
The spring's overflowing auction houses suggest the Canadian resale art market is still very bullish, writes JAMES ADAMS [More]

André Breton Sale, Paris *
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Attention, retrosexual shoppers *
Playboy magazine is selling off more than 300 items from its archives -- at Christie's, no less. They may be sleazy, but they aren't cheap, writes SIMON HOUPT. [More]

Bill's Antique Christmas Light Site *
Interested in collecting heritage Christmas lights? Want to know more about antique lights and ornaments? [More]

Calgary collector wins London bidding battle *
A Calgary collector paid more than $9,000 on Tuesday for a medal believed to be from the War of 1812 found on the banks of the Detroit River. [More]

Chagall retrospective to open in San Francisco *
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will be the only venue outside of Paris where visitors can view a major new retrospective of the work of painter Marc Chagall (1887-1985). The exhibition, which runs July 26 through Nov. 4, will include approximately 80 paintings and 40 works on paper. It is the first comprehensive look at the artist since 1985. [More]

Christie's auction breaks record for Toulouse-Lautrec *
A portrait by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec sold for $22.4 million (U.S.) Tuesday at a Christie's sale of Impressionist and Modern paintings and sculptures, the highest auction price ever paid for a work by the artist. [More]

collectiblestoday *
collectiblestoday is self-described as "Home to All Things Collectible" [More]

Collector's Confessional: Collectibles for Valentine's Day *
Giving someone you like something for his or her collection is one of the best ways ever of showing how special that person is to you. [More]

Cookie Jar Gifts ****
Cookie Jar Gifts is owned and operated by Helen Feiger. The business started in the year 2000 in Bellingham, WA. Everything for the collector!

Coquitlam Art Show *
November 5, 2005, Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam, BC [More]

December 22, 2002: Krispy Kreme Kollectibles *
Think a doughnut is a dumb present? Well, think again. Krispy Kreme doughnuts -- when they're hot from the oven -- are the stuff that dreams are made of. Okay, well, maybe if those dreams feature cotton candy. [More]

Diana fund in financial crisis *
The memorial fund that bears Diana's name has stopped giving grants to charities because of financial problems linked to its bitter legal feud with the American collectibles maker, the Franklin Mint. [More]

Fibre Art and Paintings by Karen Chapnick *
December 15, 2005 to January 18, 2006, Vancouver, BC [More]

GoCollect.com *
GoCollect.com is a New York-based online sales channel for collectibles that offers a 100 per cent "Satisfaction Guarantee." [More]

Hidden City blow-out sale *
August 1, 2007, Vancouver, BC. [More]

Hot Sale at 7sisters *
7Sisters and Royden Household linens: June 14-17, 2007, Vancouver, BC [More]

Imageworks Winter Show 2005 *
Vancouver, BC, February 1 - 25th [More]

Martha and Sears tie the knot *
Stewart moves past legal problems in United States, break with Zellers [More]

Martha Stewart *
Marthastewart.com is an upscale direct-to-consumer merchandising business that focuses on cooking and entertaining, gardening, crafts, holidays, home, keeping, weddings, baby and kids, stationery and cards, travel and totes, and books and music. [More]

Seagram sale: 'This is a very painful process' *
As debt-ridden Vivendi puts the 700 photos of the Seagram collection on the auction block, even those running the sale seem distressed by the breakup, SIMON HOUPT writes [More]

St. Croix Landmarks Society Hosts 19th Annual Antique Auction *

The yearly St. Croix Landmarks Society Antique Auction has developed a reputation as one of the best marketplaces for antique West Indian furniture in the world. [More]

The International Museum of Cartoon Art *
The International Museum of Cartoon Art is the only museum of its kind -- with cartoonists represented from over 50 countries. [More]

The Ultimate Outlet (Speigel) *
Ultimate Outlet is Spiegel's on-line lifestyle resource for the value minded woman. With over 3000 items online covering apparel and home décor your options are almost endless. [More]

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Artcraft 2003 at Ganges, Salt Spring Island *
Happens in 2003: Artcraft 2003 at Ganges, Salt Spring Island [More]

BC's First Annual Cultural Crawl ****
August 2-5 [More]

Carr painting fetches record price *
A tranquil forest scene by Emily Carr fetched a $1,121,250 at auction Thursday, a record for the late B.C. artist. [More]

Collector gathers clothing woven with history *
Many years ago, my ex-husband and I inherited a massive collection of clothing from a deceased dressmaker aunt; we called Ivan Sayers over, and he bought a monkey-skin cape from us. [More]

Collector's Confessional: Easter Collectibles *
For this year -- 2005 -- Easter is a really easy time to select suitable gifts for collectors, as it is also the Chinese Year of the Rooster. [More]

Dear Jean, I'm doing just fine, how are you? *
Artist Chris Lloyd has converted the thousand or so e-mails he has sent to the prime minister into art, but he's not expecting him to visit the gallery exhibit in Halifax, SHAWNA RICHER reports [More]

Frontgate *

Through three Internet e-commerce sites and four print catalogs, Frontgate offers everything a homeowner needs to enhance the enjoyment of life at home. [More]

Garnet Hill *
Garnet Hill, the original natural fibers catalog, is a high quality resource for luxurious bedding and designer fashions. [More]

Hammacher Schlemmer *
Hammacher Schlemmer is one of the truly top catalogues in the world! [More]

Introducing Joash Woodrow *
The discovery of 3,500 works by an unknown, 77-year-old recluse may have altered the postwar British art landscape [More]

Robert Bateman Commemorative Prints (Garber review) *****
A great idea for this Christmas is the set of Robert Bateman Commemorative Prints that are for sale at Canadian Tire stores. [More]

Robert Held Art Glass Scratch 'N Dent sale *
Saturday, March 29 through Saturday April 5, 2003, Vancouver, BC [More]

Spiegel.com *
Spiegel.com is the lifestyle resource for the busy woman. With over 12,000 items online covering apparel and home décor your options are almost endless: from the best designed basics to the best designers; from elegant decor items to new audio systems. [More]

The Eastside Cultural Crawl *
When artists, sculptors, photographers and all open their studio doors and show their stuff... [More]

The makers of lunch boxes could see their business boom thanks to Radwanski's habits *
A year ago, the Smithsonian Institution launched the Lunch Box Memories tour, a nice tie to a Web-site history covering everything from the first "lunch" to the rise, and ultimate demise, of the metal school lunch kit featuring the likes of Mickey Mouse and Howdy Doody. [More]

Turning on to Bob Masse *
The legendary poster artist for bands such as the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane has turned his psychedelic talents to new acts like Smashing Pumpkins, ALEXANDRA GILL finds. Just don't ask him if he likes their music. [More]

Value of Steiff Collectible Bear? *
Can you tell me what a Steiff Club Edition 1995/1996 Baby Bear is worth? He is in new condition with his box and papers. [More]

Western exposure: Artist Robert Smithson **** 1/2
Artist Robert Smithson had a taste for the magnificence of nature, SARAH MILROY writes, and British Columbia fit the bill. A current exhibition tells the tale of his four visits [More]

Who buys stamps? *
I am trying to locate someone interested in buying stamps. My daughter collected new stamps as they came out for many years and now wishes to sell them. [More]

Wilkinson’s Automobilia Gears Up For 15^th Anniversary *
Wilkinson’s Automobilia is celebrating 15 years of business in Vancouver's car-crazed memorabilia industry. [More]