Karla Klein Albertson

Karla Klein Albertson began her journalism career with an eye on antiquities, receiving her M.A. in Classical Archaeology from Bryn Mawr College and honing her research skills in museum storerooms.

Albertson has written the Antiques column for the Home and Design section of The Inquirer since 1996. She also contributes regularly to the Maine Antique Digest, Early American Life, and other collecting publications and home magazines.

She continues to travel widely, most recently in favorite countries England and Italy. Her off-hours pursuits are tai chi, music, and – of course – collecting.

Changing Skyline: Let the master planners decide how to get to the Delaware waterfront
Fox29's Mike Jerrick fills his apartment with art
Hail to the chief White House decorator

Changing Skyline: Let the master planners decide how to get to the Delaware waterfront
Fox29's Mike Jerrick fills his apartment with art
Hail to the chief White House decorator

Antiques/Art/Crafts - 11/13/2009: Antiques/Art/Crafts 38th Annual Ethnic Festival Enjoy ethnic foods and Eastern European & American gifts. St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church, 817 N. Seventh St.; 215-922-9671. 11/13.
Antiques/Art/Crafts - 11/06/2009: Antiques / Art / Crafts 20th Annual Craft Fair Annual craft show with over 100 juried crafters, a raffle table, door prizes & more. Charles Boehm Middle School, 866 Big Oak Rd., Morrisville. $3; free for children. 11/7. 9 am-3 pm.
Antiques/Art/Crafts - 10/30/2009: Antiques / Art / Crafts 60th Annual Holiday Craft Show Features museum-quality examples of contemporary & traditional Pennsylvania folk artwork produced by over 150 artisans. Kutztown University, 15200 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown; 610-678-6650. www.rbcrafts.org. Donation suggested: $4; free for KU students and children under 12. 10/31.
Antiques/Art/Crafts - 10/23/2009: Antiques/Art/Crafts Anselma Farmers & Artisans Market Fresh farm and organic produce, baked goods, and crafted items as well as hands-on activities and educational programs. Mill at Anselma, Conestoga Rd. (Rte. 401), Chester Springs; 610-827-1906. 10/28.
Antiques: Poe, that stylish Goth guy - 10/16/2009: Everyone's toasting the spooky scribe, with us for 200 years.

By Karla Klein Albertson, For The Inquirer

Truly a struggling writer, Edgar Allan Poe penned his melancholy tales in many cities - Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, Va., New York - during his search for success. He wrote of mysterious circumstances, lost love, and horrible punishments.
Antiques/Art/Crafts - 10/16/2009: Antiques/Art/Crafts 1st annual 100+ Family Flea Market Event held by the Woodland Civic Association. Rain date: Sun., Oct. 18. 856-910-0324. Woodland Fire Hall, 524 Beechood Ave., Cherry Hill. woodlandcivic.org. 10/17. 8 am-4 pm.
Antiques/Art/Crafts - 10/09/2009: Antiques/Art/Crafts Annual Apple Festival Arts & crafts show, blacksmith & craft demonstrations, bake-off, apple desserts galore and more. Rain or shine. Kirby's Mill & Museum, 275 Church Rd., Medford. www.medford-history-nj.org. 10/10. 9 am-4 pm.
Antiques/Art/Crafts - 10/02/2009: Antiques/Art/Crafts 10th Anniversary Glass Now Auction Cocktail reception, five-course dinner & live auction. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market St.; 215-925-2800. www.libertymuseum.org. $200. 10/3. 5 pm.
Antiques: Scots in the spotlight - 09/25/2009: Winterthur will focus on their artistic influence in early Philadelphia.

By Karla Klein Albertson, For The Inquirer

WINTERTHUR, Del. - The artistic influence of the Scots in early Philadelphia and this region is the theme of an October conference at Winterthur Museum and Country Estate, "Transatlantic Craftsmanship: Scotland and the Americas in the 18th and 19th Centuries."
Antiques/Art/Crafts - 09/25/2009: Antiques/Art/Crafts 16th Annual East Union Street Yard Sale More than 90 homes selling antiques, collectibles, & attic treasures. Sponsored by Historic Yorkshire Alliance. Rain date 9/27. Burlington Historic District, High St., Burlington. 9/26. 9 am-3 pm.