The origins of Christmas in July are partly practical, partly traditional and partly manufactured. There’s […]
5 reasons Christmas in July is a thing
Sweet Sweet Summer Time…
Vintage Gifts For Summer Time Fun: Vintage Wooden Swivel Towel Rack GirlPickers on Etsy […]
Do You Remember These Stores From Days Gone By?
No matter which era you grew up in, you most likely have fond memories of […]
Blendo Glassware: Refreshing Vintage
Blendo glassware pitcher and glasses and Cucumber Mint Green Tea popsicles by Cake Over Steak. […]
13 cleaning products we love for cleaning vintage
When you’re a vintage hunter and picker, sometimes you have to clean off a few […]
Upcycling new life into stained vintage tablecloths
Stains happen to tablecloths. Chocolate ice cream, gravy, blueberries and red wine don’t care if […]
Decorating with vintage jars: inspiration and DIY
Vintage trends come and go, but jars as decor is eternal. No matter what your […]
How entertaining: mix and match flatware for a crowd
When you’re entertaining a crowd, it’s tempting beyond measure to break out the disposable cutlery. […]
The Legacy of FLW Lives On
It was a short two years ago that we moved to Patagonia, a small eclectic […]
5 DIY lampshade how-tos for vintage lovers
You can have the most beautiful vintage lamp in the world, but if the lampshade […]
New projects from old denim: the mom jeans blues
I remember the day I found out via my adult girl-child’s single arched eyebrow that […]
Champagne glasses: coupe or flute?
What do you fill your champagne glasses with? Not all that sparkles is champagne. Sparkling […]
America – Home Of The Free Because Of The Brave
Veteran’s Day is a time honored celebration in my family for several reasons: My childhood […]
5 new lives for vintage encyclopedias
Some of us who grew up in the pre-computer dark ages were lucky enough to […]
Strike Up The Band…
I saw a cigar tin. He saw the makings of a banjo. Read more about […]
Nudie Cohn: the original Rhinestone Cowboy
You may not have heard his name, but you have seen his work and the […]
It’s A Small World…
Anyone remember the “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” game that was popular in the ’90’s? […]
9 Reasons Why You Should Collect Milk Glass
Luminous white vintage milk glass is easy to collect because it’s easy to love. Lots […]
Decorating with vintage gesso frames
What is a gesso frame? It’s not hard to spot an antique gesso frame at […]
Our Next Excellent Adventure
For two long time antique collectors, a dream has come true. My husband and I have been […]