We have poetry by women and women poets on the brain today, not for any particular reason. We’ve been thinking […]
Thrifting for Treasure in the Glass Aisle
Thrift stores are overrun with clear glass pieces, and regrettably, the majority is mundane and forgettable. There are only so […]
Get To Know Black Coral Jewelry
Black coral, scientifically known as Antipatharia, is not always black, it ranges in color from white, red, green, yellow, and […]
What Is Crazing On Vintage China?
Have you ever looked at a piece of vintage china and noticed a network of thin cracks? Not cracks that […]
99 Years of the Sears Roebuck Catalog
According to the Sears Archive website, the first edition of what eventually became the Sears, Roebuck Catalog appeared in 1888. […]
What is Weighted Silver?
If you flip over a pair of 20th century sterling silver candlesticks or a footed compote and the base isn’t […]
The Collaboration of Miriam Haskell & Frank Hess
The collaboration of Miriam Haskell and Frank Hess brought about some of the most popular costume jewelry of the 20th […]
Jewelry and Airplane Parts: The story of Joseff of Hollywood
What do fabulous costume jewelry and WWII airplane parts have in common? Joseff of Hollywood. Eugene Joseff’s company created the […]
How to Successfully Make an Offer to an Online Vintage Seller
Buying from an online vintage seller is a wonderful thing for you and the seller. You’re having a personal transaction […]
Iconic Gainey Ceramics
The iconic Gainey Ceramics cylinder planter has become a symbol of mid century design. Its simple shape, clean lines, and […]
How to Hire an Estate Sale Company
Hiring an estate sale company can feel like a daunting experience, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve compiled some […]
An Appreciation of Egyptian Revival
Ancient Egyptian art and motifs have inspired western artists, architects and designers for centuries. It was exotic and from a […]
Regifting 101: what goes around comes around
What are the first words that pop into your head when you hear the word “regifting?” Your word associations might […]
Collecting Carnival Glass
Collecting carnival glass can be a fun way to add color and texture to your home. Due to the abundant […]
5 Ideas for When Christmas Doesn’t Feel Merry
When Christmas doesn’t feel merry, this time of year is hard. Christmas can be difficult for people even in otherwise […]
Shopping Vintage and Secondhand
Shopping for vintage and secondhand has many benefits: It’s good for the planet, using something that already exists means not […]
8 Terrifying Vintage Movie Villains from Non-Horror Films
The Halloween season movie focus is justifiably on horror screamfests, tis the season after all. But movies don’t need bloody […]
Flashback to Women’s Fashion: 1990 – 2000
A Decade by Decade view of Women’s Fashion in the 20th Century. This 10-part series covers the styles and changes in […]
Flashback to Women’s Fashion: 1980-1990
A Decade by Decade view of Women’s Fashion in the 20th Century. This 10-part series covers the styles and changes in […]
Flashback to Women’s Fashion: 1970 -1980
A Decade by Decade view of Women’s Fashion in the 20th Century. This 10-part series covers the styles and changes in […]