by Julie Hall | Feb 25, 2014 | Distribution, Estate Finds, Family History, The Estate Lady Blog
Treasure is in the eye of the beholder. What one person holds dear, another wants nothing to do with. This is true between elderly parents and their middle-aged children, and even grandchildren. The Depression Era generation doesn’t let go of much. They take...
by Julie Hall | Feb 18, 2014 | Dealing with Stuff, The Estate Lady, The Estate Lady Blog
If you are squeamish about critters, cleaning out an estate is just not recommended. Just as we inhabit a home, our little friends (furry and 8-leggers) inhabit right along with us. We just don’t think about it, because we don’t see them. An occasional...
by Julie Hall | Feb 12, 2014 | Dealing with Stuff, The Estate Lady Blog, Trash or Treasure?
Many of my clients are concerned about the state of our economy. I am worried too, and I’m betting some of your wheels are turning constantly. In the midst of uncertainty, it is only natural to feel off-balance and a bit insecure. It’s hard to make...
by Julie Hall | Feb 4, 2014 | The Estate Lady, The Estate Lady Blog, Trash or Treasure?
As you can imagine, I receive all kinds of emails searching for answers, needing guidance, and some which also center around “How much is my stuff worth?” But every once in a while, I get an email that just about knocks me off my chair. Here’s a...
by Julie Hall | Jan 30, 2014 | Antiques, The Estate Lady, The Estate Lady Blog
When I close my eyes and remember the times with Mr. Lee and Mr. McGee, it doesn’t seem so long ago. In reality, it was over half a lifetime ago when these two older gentlemen helped sculpt me into The Estate Lady® I would eventually become. Way back in my...
