A simple gadget was invented in the late 1800s that provided a simple new way […]
E.O. Brody Co.: a Titan of Florist Vases and Planters
If you collect milk glass or vintage glass vases, chances are you’ve seen a piece […]
Where to Buy or Sell Vintage Online
Where to buy and sell vintage online, or OH MY! There are so many places […]
A Vintage Classic: Reader’s Digest Condensed Books
Before they were a decorating must have, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books were a book world […]
What’s the Difference Between Crystal and Glass Glassware?
Asking what the difference is between crystal and glass is like asking what’s the difference […]
10 ideas to make 2026 better
2025 is over and we’re on to a new year. To say the least, it’s […]
Appreciating 70s Vintage Brown Glassware
Brown is not the first color you think of when it comes to vintage glassware. […]
The Story of Staffordshire Dog Figurines
Staffordshire dogs, also called “hearth spaniels” and “fireplace dogs,” have been a part of British […]
Peter Hunt And His Peasant Village Folk Art
Upcycling furniture has moments. Recent moments are the chalk painting frenzy, and before that the […]
The Story of Glasbake Ovenproof Kitchenware
Have you ever picked up a milky white glass casserole at a thrift or estate […]
Design Icon: Ceramicist Frederick Hurten Rhead
If you have ever admired Weller pottery, Roseville pottery or Homer Laughlin Fiesta Ware you […]
What is Jadeite Glass?
Jadeite is an opaque milky green glass that was made from the 1930s-1960s. The three […]
A History of Talavera Pottery
Growing up in Los Angeles with our rich heritage of Mexican culture and colorful art, […]
Collecting Vintage Kitchen Towels
Even though I am a vintage seller, I collect relatively few things, one of those […]
Discovering William A Meier Mid Century Glassware
Being a vintage seller for 15 years, one thing I know is that you may […]
Unpacking the History of Antique Trunks
Antique trunks have a murky history, there are various stories about how they came about. […]
Vintage Aluminum Ice Cube Trays: An Opinionated History
There are people who understand that vintage aluminum ice cube trays are the best ice […]
LOL decor – Kitsch Wooden Plaques from the 50s and 60s
If you love kitsch and souvenirs, vintage wooden plaques with snarky and/or sincere sentiments from […]
The 90s are Back!
We’re all familiar with the saying “What goes around, comes around.” While the adage normally […]
The Story of Ginnette, Ginny Doll’s Baby Sister
At a recent living estate sale, my friends called me up to the attic and […]