We have spent 25+ years scavenging for, collecting, refinishing, admiring, fighting over and generally being crazy about antiques.  The effort and craftsmanship that went into the creation of these wonderful treasures is becoming a thing of the past.  The stories that they can tell with every detail of their well worn patinas can be compared to reading a well written novel.  Incorporating antiques into our lives is comparable to adding hot sauce to our chili.  Without it, it just wouldn't be the same.