The 1960s was a big time for soft pastel illustrations of demure Victorian ladies with […]
Ebenezer Butterick – An Original Pattern Maker
Where would we sewists be without our patterns? And where would we be if they […]
Fashion Design Icon: Elsa Schiaparelli
Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli was one of the most daring and innovative fashion designers […]
Exploring Erphila Imported Decor and Tableware
If you find yourself drawn to vintage china and porcelain, chances are good you’ve come […]
In Search of the Perfect Vintage Picnic Tablecloth
Dining in the great outdoors is a year round event in warmer climes and a […]
What does the Occupied Japan mark mean?
When you find a vintage piece marked with “Occupied Japan,” it’s easy to figure out […]
Meet Vintage Early Readers Illustrator Kelly Oechsli
For many years, I was the storytime lady at our small town library. Once a […]
Radio Flyer: the Original Red Wagon
As a kid, riding in or owning a Radio Flyer was a rite of passage. […]
What is Parian ware?
Parian ware is a form of decorative pottery that was popular from the mid 1800s […]
History of Vintage Postcards
When considering items to collect, space can be a defining factor. Collecting vintage postcards is […]
How To Clean A Cemetery Grave Marker
Memorial Day is a time we honor the departed. The placing of flags and flowers […]
Should You Polish Vintage Metal Goods?
When it comes to whether vintage metal pieces should or should not be polished, people […]
The Two Century History of Bybee Pottery
Few American companies that can trace their history back to the early 1800s, but Kentucky […]
13 Women Poets to Explore
We have poetry by women and women poets on the brain today, not for any […]
Thrifting for Treasure in the Glass Aisle
Thrift stores are overrun with clear glass pieces, and regrettably, the majority is mundane and […]
Get To Know Black Coral Jewelry
Black coral, scientifically known as Antipatharia, is not always black, it ranges in color from […]
What Is Crazing On Vintage China?
Have you ever looked at a piece of vintage china and noticed a network of […]
99 Years of the Sears Roebuck Catalog
According to the Sears Archive website, the first edition of what eventually became the Sears, […]
What is Weighted Silver?
If you flip over a pair of 20th century sterling silver candlesticks or a footed […]
The Collaboration of Miriam Haskell & Frank Hess
The collaboration of Miriam Haskell and Frank Hess brought about some of the most popular […]