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What Draws Collectors to Authentic European License Plates

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Authentic European license plates attract collectors because each one combines place, time, and public design in a compact object. A plate identifies a country through its colors, lettering, symbols, and registration format, while its wear records years of use.

Collectors also value the research behind a credible piece, including its origin and production details. Those traits turn a small metal sign into a focused historical subject with a clear purpose and documented provenance.

Country Identity in a Compact Format

Collectors often organize plates by country because lettering, color bands, emblems, and registration formats provide clear comparison points. The method also makes gaps easier to spot and keeps purchases tied to a defined theme.
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5 European Ski Regions That are Perfect for a Weekend Trip

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The biggest obstacle to planning a short ski trip is the travel time. You want to maximize your hours on the slopes, not on a transfer bus. The secret to perfect ski weekends is choosing a region that’s easily accessible from a major international airport. In this article, eliminate the long drives and show you five European ski regions where you can land on Friday afternoon and be clipped into your skis by Saturday morning. Continue reading 5 European Ski Regions That are Perfect for a Weekend Trip →

Duran New York: Unique European Open Faced Sandwiches!

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All Photos By Tom Szebeni

In NYC, event catering is a big deal business. Those in the position to hire caterers — from administrative assistants  to event planners to television production crews — are always on the lookout for reliable, hassle-free sources of delicious foods that can appeal to a variety of dietary requirements (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free) while coming in at a reasonable price. Having personally accumulated about 25 years of experience working as an office manager and administrative assistant, I know this much to be true: when it comes to event planning, no matter if it’s for 5, 50 or 500 people, the food is everything.
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Pink Thing of the Day: Pink Vespa

Artist Jeanne Wilkinson sent me this photo of a very cool Pink Vespa motor scooter taken by her in Amsterdam. Jeanne and her husband Frank (who is also an artist) are currently vacationing in Europe and blogging about it Here, if you’d like to see more of Jeanne’s beautiful photos and read about their adventures! Thanks Jeanne!