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ONE OF A KIND SHOW | 50th Anniversary!

ONE OF A KIND SHOW

Thank you for a Wonderful 11 days at the One Of A Kind Christmas show and their premiere of the vintage section!

SERVICES

  • Styling

    Creative Services at House of Proper focus on visual judgment, object placement, and aesthetic cohesion. Drawing on years of sourcing + styling experience, we work with designers, brands, and private clients on projects that require a strong editorial eye + sensitivity to context.

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  • Sourcing

    We source specific antiques and design objects based on a defined brief, presenting a curated selection of options for review and acquisition. 

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  • Appraisals

    Sarah E. Lindsay is a PACC-certified antiques, collectibles, and memorabilia appraiser through the Asheford Institute of Antiques and the founder of House of Prope r in the Greater Toronto + Hamilton Area.Her independent appraisal reports support probate, insurance, and estate administration, providing executors, families, and estate lawyers with clear and reliable documentation

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WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

SOURCING PROPER

SOURCING/PICKING - OLD OR NEW - SEND YOUR WISH LIST WITH TIMELINE + ALLOWANCE and let the sourcing begin!

PICKING OLD

SOURCING PROPER

3rd GENERATION COLLECTOR, 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE IN FAIRS + SHOWS, ESTATE SALES, AUCTIONS; CONSIGNMENT

SOURCING NEW

SOURCING PROPER

DIRECT ACCESS TO WHOLESALER COMPANIES + DISTRIBUTERS IN THE DECOR MARKET

ACCESSORY STYLING

STYLING PROPER

INTERIORS + HOME DECOR ACCESSORY/DECOR STYLING FURNITURE SELECTION ​

EVOKING A MOOD

STYLING PROPER

EVENTS BOUTIQUE WEDDINGS DINNER PARTIES + SOIREES BRAND + PR EVENTS

DISPLAY + EXHIBIT

STYLING PROPER

DISPLAY WINDOW DISPLAY VISUAL MERCHANDISING EXHIBIT  STILL-LIFE / OFF-FIGURE PRODUCT + BRAND EDITORIAL CATALOGUE

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APPRAISALS

SERVICES INCLUDE FORMAL APPRAISALS AND ESTATE OBJECT ADVISORY

DISPLAY + EXHIBIT

STYLING PROPER

DISPLAY WINDOW DISPLAY VISUAL MERCHANDISING EXHIBIT  STILL-LIFE / OFF-FIGURE PRODUCT + BRAND EDITORIAL CATALOGUE

WHY ANTIQUES?

  • ENVIRONMENTAL

    GREEN LIVING - reduce (we don't always need more or new) reuse (use what we have and what already exists, as is or retrofit) recycle (benefit from what has already been tried + true)

  • MAGICAL MIX

    antique objects are a vision to the past, they tell how we arrived to where we are today - they exude charm, warmth, and DEPTH OF MEANING - mixing with modern is a magical mix and balance of aesthetics

  • INDIVIDUAL

    collect a little or a lot, but always intentionally choose because you love the way it looks and/or it REPRESENTS YOU (your roots, your loves, interests, style and raison d'être)

  • HISTORICAL

    tag you're it! it's your turn to PRESERVE + CONNECT with the objects and its past, its tales and travels to you - always love it, often learn and be inspired, keep it sweet for it's next keeper!

SHORT STORIES

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happy people

Thank you so much for the Candle Sticks.  They arrived in perfect shape and I'm excited to add them to my Jaru collection.

Dawn in Spring Hill, Florida

I love my purchase. Quick shipping, packed securely. Communicated and quick to respond!

Sara in Bothell, Washington

Beautiful pieces, packaged with care!! Thank you

Kathy in Orillia Ontario

Absolutely incredible service and product!

Guy in Montreal, QC

This is so sweet, I can't believe it's mine, arrived really quickly and packaged perfectly, thank you so much Sarah ♥️

Fonda in Nova Scotia, Canada

Darling picture and frame~very pleased with purchase! Item was packaged with care, kind words and service was top notch. Thank you :)

Christine in Bend, Oregon