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 […]
8 Vintage 1970s Perfumes We Remember All Too Well
Did you wake up this morning and wonder what women smelled like in the 1970s? […]
Bill Cunningham – Milliner, Photographer, Writer, Icon
If Bill Cunningham is familiar to you, it’s most likely for his work in his […]
Found Vintage: The Snow Crest Bear Bottle
Here in New England, there are about 55,000 black bears roaming our woods and backyards, […]
The Beauty of Blenko Glass
William J. Blenko was born in 1854 in England and trained in glass making. He […]
Laundry Stain Removal Tips from 1948
We’ve already had two other posts from the 1948 booklet Ironing Can Be Easy; one […]