Researching vintage and antique pieces that are imprinted with a patent number or patent date […]
Researching Vintage and Antiques: Getting Context Through Patents and Catalogs
Now Trending: Nonconformity
“Freedom began on the day the first sheep wandered away from the herd.” – Marty Rubin […]
10 Decades of Vintage Color and Design: a special Friday series
The last century still plays a big part in how we decorate our homes, whether […]
Living with and Loving Vintage Handmade Afghans
Cozy to snuggle under in the winter, comfortable to picnic on in the summer, a […]
23 Auction Tips for Buying Vintage and Antiques
The VU team loves a good live auction. It’s got all the elements of a […]
Now Trending: Earth Tones
“There are no passengers on Planet Earth. We are all crew.” – Marshall McLuhan A collection […]
Now Trending: Her Vintage Menagerie
“Wild thing. You make my heart sing. You make everything groovy.” – The Troggs A collection […]
The Definitive Ranking of Popular Lawn Ornaments
If you have a garden, chances are you have some decorations that aren’t plants in […]
5 Former Olympic Sports That We Should Consider Bringing Back
Sports come and go in the Olympics fairly regularly. There are the events that are […]
Now Trending: Sunset Decor
“When your world moves too fast and you lose yourself in the chaos, introduce yourself […]
Now Trending: Honey and Spice
“Let yourself fall in love with something that simply makes you happy….“ Mary Randolph […]
Removing Rust From Chrome With Aluminum Foil
Meet my favorite stools. These fiberglass and chrome beauties were purchased by my parents circa […]
Now Trending: Hollyhock Shades
“Pastel colors so soft they look as if they have faded in the sea” […]
Designing and Hanging A Basket Wall
Baskets are our friends. They carry and organize things; a utilitarian object that injects design […]
Indulge Yourself
Believe it or not, there actually is a “National Splurge Day” that some folks celebrate […]
Now Trending: Vintage For Him
“The best way to get a man to do something is to suggest they […]
Now Trending: Vintage Pieces & Parts
“Finding your style is like putting puzzle pieces together. ” – Lara Spencer Shop The […]
Vintage Flower Pins For Your Lapel
With the last days of May ticking by, the garden centers are bustling with people […]
Antique and Vintage Fashion is Alive and Well
If you swoon over the clothing in old films and books, then look no further […]
Carrot-Pineapple Salad – a Vintage Side Dish
Carrot-Pineapple Salad is one of my favorite spring and summer side dishes. We knew it […]