We’ve already had two other posts from the 1948 booklet Ironing Can Be Easy; one […]
Why Is There A Social Security Number On This Tray?
Occasionally vintage lovers come across something that has a Social Security number engraved on the […]
50 Years of Rocky Horror
After 50 years, The Rocky Horror Picture Show holds the distinction of being the longest […]
The Perfect 1960s Prom Ensemble
When it was high school prom time, I had two challenges. One was whether or […]
Tom Tierney: Paper Doll Design Icon
Creating paper dolls is what Tom Tierney is best known for, but he created much […]
Calico Fabric and Calico Balls
I am a lover of New England history and I’ve been happy to have worked […]
8 Things To Know About The Collectibles Market
The collectibles market is cryptic, fickle and confounding. We sellers sometimes think we have cracked […]
Black History Month: 2 Designers You Should Know
February is Black History Month. To acknowledge the history of design, vintage, and black women, […]
The Fun of Collectible Automobilia
Do you remember any particular decor that your mom or dad had on the dashboard […]
Lingerie Icon: Frederick Mellinger of Frederick’s of Hollywood
It could be said that Frederick’s of Hollywood started a fashion trend. Mr. Frederick, as […]
How to Iron A Dress Shirt – 1948 instructions
Reading vintage housekeeping booklets is educational and enthralling. Keeping house is an art and a […]
Iconic Sculptor: Ron Lee
Best known for his clown sculptures, artist Ron Lee created pieces which brought smiles to […]
The Legend of the House Hippo
A while back, I came across the term “house hippo” in a few online stores, […]
Design Icon: Maija Isola
Marimekko’s Poppy, or Unikko, one of the world’s most recognizable designs, was created by Maija […]
9 Packing and Shipping How Tos
We online vintage sellers know packing and shipping. Over the years, we’ve made mistakes and […]
Regifting 101: what goes around comes around
What are the first words that pop into your head when you hear the word […]
FAQs About Using Silver Plate Tableware
When holidays and special occasions come around, people dig their lovely silver plate pieces out […]
A Most Amazing Find: Holt Howard Polar Bears!
Everyone who knows me can tell you where I am on any given Sunday from […]
What To Do About Moldy Books
Back in 2015, the Boston Public Library (BPL) had to ten weeks of painstaking remediation […]
Behind the Scenes: Running an Estate Sale
Today we’ll take a look behind the scenes of running an estate sale. If you […]