Researching antique, vintage, and collectibles takes some work and sleuthing. You can send yourself down […]
How to Clean a Vintage Vanity Mirror Tray
Your mom or grandmother may have had one on her dresser. The vanity mirror tray, […]
Black History You Didn’t Learn in School
Here’s some Black history you didn’t learn in school. The Black history month origin dates […]
Memorabilia from the WWII Homefront Production effort
I often wondered what the strange item was that on display near my future father-in-law’s […]
Have You Caught the Vintage Bug?
If you’re reading this chances are you’ve caught the vintage bug. Meaning you have a […]
Holiday Shipping Tips to Save Money and Avoid Delivery Delays
In the best of years, holiday shipping is best done early. This is not the […]
Researching Vintage and Antiques: Getting Context Through Patents and Catalogs
Researching vintage and antique pieces that are imprinted with a patent number or patent date […]
The Definitive Ranking of Popular Lawn Ornaments
If you have a garden, chances are you have some decorations that aren’t plants in […]
5 Former Olympic Sports That We Should Consider Bringing Back
Sports come and go in the Olympics fairly regularly. There are the events that are […]
Antique and Vintage Fashion is Alive and Well
If you swoon over the clothing in old films and books, then look no further […]
What’s The Difference Between Ruby, Ruby-Flashed, Ruby-Stained Glass?
Ruby red vintage glass is timeless. Whether designed for function or decor, it comes in […]
Laundry Day the Vintage Way
April 15 is National Laundry Day. How will you celebrate? Probably by doing your laundry. […]
Who Remembers These 1970s Snacks?
Foods come and foods go. Processed foods, that is. You might find broccoli in different […]
A Tale of Two Billikens
This is a tale of two Billikens. A story of love, loss, aging memories, and […]
Collecting and Using Vintage Teacups
Decorative vintage teacups were at the peak of their popularity as collectibles in the 1950s […]
5 Vintage Warning Labels that Need Warnings
Good instructions and good safety warnings are good things. And any good manufacturer will document […]
The Tale of Two Verlys Glass Companies
How did an American company that started a French factory to make car headlights start […]
Found Vintage: Osgood’s India Cholagogue
This found vintage story starts with a bottle from a patent medicine: Osgood’s India Cholagogue […]
Found Vintage Story: Dandy-Line pottery
Have you ever found a note with something vintage that tells about its history? This […]
Found Vintage Story: a J.F. Howard Bottle
This found vintage story starts with an embossed bottle: J.F. Howard, Haverhill, MA. It’s a […]