A Decade by Decade view of Women’s Fashion in the 20th Century. This 10-part series covers […]
Appreciating Printed Mid-Century Glassware
Vessels for drinking have been around for centuries, but one of the high points in […]
Appreciating Hagen-Renaker Ceramic Figurines
Hagen-Renaker company is known for it’s high-quality miniatures and dedicated employees. This family business started […]
The World of Jim Beam Decanters
You don’t have to be a bourbon drinker to appreciate Jim Beam Bourbon decorative decanters. […]
The Allure of Vintage Quilts
I recently worked at an estate sale where there were multiple vintage quilts. Some were […]
The Twirly History of the Circle Skirt
Anyone who wears skirts will tell you that it’s impossible not to test out the […]
Detectorists: A Treasure Found TV Series
Do you remember your best antique or vintage treasure? Can you tell the story about […]
The High History of Platform Shoes
A modern fashion staple since the 1930s, the history of platform shoes starts as most […]
Discovering Antique Aide-Memoiré Notebooks
This little notebook crossed our path and of course we were instantly charmed. It is […]
Lucky Pennies, Encased Coins
I find lucky pennies on the ground everywhere I go. I pick them up whether […]
The Classic Windsor Chair
Did you know the classic Windsor chair has been around since the early sixteenth century? […]
Ultimate Recycling – Rag Rugs
The ultimate recycling project is a rag rug, made from scraps of old fabric that […]
Vintage Halloween Noisemakers
We recently held a two family yard sale with good friends. When the rain forced […]
A Quick Primer on Lace
How many types of lace can you identify? Can you pick out cutwork, needle, bobbin, […]
Celebrating California Pottery
Being a born and bred So Cal gal, I’ve always been surrounded by California Pottery. […]
Found Vintage Story: Mobbs & Lewis Ltd. Shoe Last
Shoe lasts are essential to cordwainers, aka shoe makers. They are used to shape the […]
Collecting Vintage Stock Certificates
While you may think collecting stock certificates is an obscure hobby, you may be surprised […]
What Is The Value of Collectibles and Art
There are three things you should know about the value of collectibles and art. First, […]
Collecting Matchbox and Hot Wheels Cars
Collecting Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars brings us back to our childhood and our young […]
Sascha Brastoff: Mid Century Ceramicist and Artist
Sascha Brastoff was a ceramicist during the mid century era. From 1947 -1962, he headed […]