Some people feel like one, but that is not what this article is going to cover.
Antiques are things that are at least one hundred years old.
For the senior citizen, many of the things in their home are old, but most of them are not antiques.
They need to represent things form a different era.
Look around your own home and see if you have some things that might qualify.
It maybe is something given to you from a friend or relative that has seen many years of service.
Collecting old furniture is something many people enjoy.
They mix it with modern things and it gives an interesting look.
The piece of furniture should still be functional.
It can also be use as something other then it was intended.
An example would be an old piece of luggage that is now a coffee table.
Sometimes the piece will need to be restored.
It should not be changed, just restored.
Do not paint a dresser bright blue and ruin the beautiful cherry finish.
Keep it as original as possible.
Garage sales and used furniture stores are often good places to find exactly what you are looking for.
The prices are good and the savvy buyer will often get some excellent pieces to add to their collection.
Furniture is something that is timeless.
Check with a dealer if you think you have a piece that is very valuable.
They can give you an idea of the value and the age of the furniture.
Old dishes are often fun to collect and are also very functional.
They can add to a beautiful table setting.
Remember the rule about the article being one hundred years old? Well, don't skip over something because it is not that old.
Glassware from the twenties can be unique and interesting to add to a collection of dishware.
There are really no right or wrong ways to love things that are old.
It is just a matter of taste.
Find an era that interests you and make that your focus.
Dolls are popular for women who have memories of the beloved baby they played with as a child.
Often they can be restored close to their original condition.
Professional help might be necessary, but some of it can be done easily.
Check at the library for books that have pictures and information about dolls from the past.
It can be fun to guess what little girl played with the doll and all the different things the doll has been through.
If you enjoy old things, you might want to take care of them and keep them for future generations.
They are a way of sharing the culture from the past.
They speak volumes and can give people a good idea of what it was like living in the past.
This is a time of change and people tend to throw things away and buy new.
Hopefully they will remember that there is value in the item and it needs to be taken care of.
It is the sensible thing to do in a world where renewable resources are important to the future.