I have a penchant for vintage USA road trip souvenirs. These two 1960s round metal trays […]
The search for artist Ken Haag: a rabbit hole adventure
Finding a vintage prom dress and more
If you’ve been shopping for your prom dress or tuxedo and all the styles are […]
The Carnival Dancer-A Vintage Story
This story of the Carnival dancer was told to us by Cindy of Petticoats Plus who […]
Online and on the road: honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK Jr. Memorial Stone of Hope Photo Credit: NPS/volunteer Bill Shugarts On January 16, as […]
What are Christmas crackers and why are they awesome
You’ve probably noticed the boxes of Christmas crackers on your holiday shopping travels. They’re the […]
Random Relatives – Get The Look
“A family is a unit composed not only of children but of men, women, an […]
DIY: Vintage Brooch Bridal Bouquet
My son was getting married! When my future daughter in law mentioned that their Las […]
Music Brings People Together
Six talented musicians. Some very mellow rock. Crank up the volume and pretend you are there… […]
My Favorite Things: Fiestaware
Let me introduce you to a few of my favorite things, Fiestaware is one […]
25 best thrift shopping tips
Today is National Thrift Shop Day (August 17). It’s a day to eat cake AND […]
Cleaning Vintage Pottery
The thought of cleaning vintage pottery can lead to many fabulous pieces stranded on the […]
12 Christmas in July To-Dos
As of today, there are 161 days until Christmas. That seems like oodles of time. […]
Cleaning Vintage Linens, or, How to Whiten Whites without Bleach
Welcome to our post on cleaning vintage linens, or how to whiten whites without bleach. […]
Cleaning Vintage Clothing: Part 4
Welcome to part 4 of our series on cleaning vintage clothing. In Part 3 we talked […]
Cleaning Vintage Clothing: Part 3
Welcome to our series on cleaning vintage clothing part 3. Let’s talk about types of stains […]
Five Facts about Neckties
As roses are to Valentine’s Day, ties once were to Father’s Day. But while florists […]
Cleaning Vintage Clothing: Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of our cleaning vintage clothing series. In Part 1, we figured […]
Cleaning Vintage Clothing: Part 1
Welcome to part 1 of a 4-part series on how to clean vintage clothing. Cleaning […]
Vintage Unscripted: Writing a New Vintage Story
There is something about vintage that brings out the restless creative in a person. There’s […]