Ahhhhh - thank you all for such great info! I wouldn't know anything about "varnishing". There is so much to learn. I would rather invest in lasting quality so that would steer me away from purchasing there. It is all so tempting
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I actually have gotten fond of ordering on line with "our" companies. I feel more secure.
An occasional fun piece from here or there is okay - I am saving for a special piece from a certain French lady
n'cest pa.