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Lucky Pennies, Encased Coins

02/22/2023 No Comments

I find lucky pennies on the ground everywhere I go. I pick them up whether […]

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The Classic Windsor Chair

01/27/2023 2 Comments

Did you know the classic Windsor chair has been around since the early sixteenth century? […]

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Ultimate Recycling – Rag Rugs

11/11/2022 2 Comments

The ultimate recycling project is a rag rug, made from scraps of old fabric that […]

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Vintage Halloween Noisemakers

10/31/2022 1 Comment

We recently held a two family yard sale with good friends. When the rain forced […]

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A Quick Primer on Lace

10/21/2022 No Comments

How many types of lace can you identify? Can you pick out cutwork, needle, bobbin, […]

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Celebrating California Pottery

10/08/2022 No Comments

Being a born and bred So Cal gal, I’ve always been surrounded by California Pottery. […]

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Found Vintage Story: Mobbs & Lewis Ltd. Shoe Last

09/23/2022 No Comments

Shoe lasts are essential to cordwainers, aka shoe makers. They are used to shape the […]

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Collecting Vintage Stock Certificates

09/07/2022 2 Comments

While you may think collecting stock certificates is an obscure hobby, you may be surprised […]

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What Is The Value of Collectibles and Art

08/26/2022 1 Comment

There are three things you should know about the value of collectibles and art. First, […]

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Collecting Matchbox and Hot Wheels Cars

08/19/2022 No Comments

Collecting Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars brings us back to our childhood and our young […]

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Sascha Brastoff: Mid Century Ceramicist and Artist

08/12/2022 2 Comments

Sascha Brastoff was a ceramicist during the mid century era. From 1947 -1962, he headed […]

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The History of Cameos

08/05/2022 1 Comment

The history of cameos dates back in time to prehistoric petroglyphs around 15,000 BC when […]

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Vintage Pride

06/30/2022 No Comments

 Pride Month has been celebrated in the United States since 1970. Across the world, the […]

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The History of Handbags

05/27/2022 5 Comments

The history of handbags is closely tied up with the roles of men and women […]

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Jewelry Marks in Layman’s Terms

05/20/2022 2 Comments

Let’s face it, jewelry markings can be confusing, some items are marked, some aren’t and […]

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A Vintage Classic: Hobnail Glass

05/06/2022 2 Comments

There are two types of hobnails. Both are hard. Both are arranged in patterns. One […]

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12 Hacks for Dating Vintage Goods

04/01/2022 1 Comment

Being accurate when dating vintage goods is an obsession for a true vintage seller. Some […]

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Why Do Some Vintage Clothes Have Cut Labels?

03/25/2022 No Comments

Finding a nice quality garment at a thrift store or estate sale is always a […]

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Researching Antique, Vintage and Collectibles

03/18/2022 No Comments

Researching antique, vintage, and collectibles takes some work and sleuthing. You can send yourself down […]

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How to Clean a Vintage Vanity Mirror Tray

02/25/2022 2 Comments

Your mom or grandmother may have had one on her dresser. The vanity mirror tray, […]

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