Veteran’s Day is a time honored celebration in my family for several reasons: My childhood […]
America – Home Of The Free Because Of The Brave
5 new lives for vintage encyclopedias
Some of us who grew up in the pre-computer dark ages were lucky enough to […]
Nudie Cohn: the original Rhinestone Cowboy
You may not have heard his name, but you have seen his work and the […]
It’s A Small World…
Anyone remember the “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” game that was popular in the ’90’s? […]
9 Reasons Why You Should Collect Milk Glass
Luminous white vintage milk glass is easy to collect because it’s easy to love. Lots […]
Decorating with vintage gesso frames
What is a gesso frame? It’s not hard to spot an antique gesso frame at […]
Our Next Excellent Adventure
For two long time antique collectors, a dream has come true. My husband and I have been […]
The search for artist Ken Haag: a rabbit hole adventure
I have a penchant for vintage USA road trip souvenirs. These two 1960s round metal trays […]
Finding a vintage prom dress and more
If you’ve been shopping for your prom dress or tuxedo and all the styles are […]
The Carnival Dancer-A Vintage Story
This story of the Carnival dancer was told to us by Cindy of Petticoats Plus who […]
Online and on the road: honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK Jr. Memorial Stone of Hope Photo Credit: NPS/volunteer Bill Shugarts On January 16, as […]
What are Christmas crackers and why are they awesome
You’ve probably noticed the boxes of Christmas crackers on your holiday shopping travels. They’re the […]
Random Relatives – Get The Look
“A family is a unit composed not only of children but of men, women, an […]
DIY: Vintage Brooch Bridal Bouquet
My son was getting married! When my future daughter in law mentioned that their Las […]
Music Brings People Together
Six talented musicians. Some very mellow rock. Crank up the volume and pretend you are there… […]
My Favorite Things: Fiestaware
Let me introduce you to a few of my favorite things, Fiestaware is one […]
25 best thrift shopping tips
Today is National Thrift Shop Day (August 17). It’s a day to eat cake AND […]
Cleaning Vintage Pottery
The thought of cleaning vintage pottery can lead to many fabulous pieces stranded on the […]
12 Christmas in July To-Dos
As of today, there are 161 days until Christmas. That seems like oodles of time. […]
Cleaning Vintage Linens, or, How to Whiten Whites without Bleach
Welcome to our post on cleaning vintage linens, or how to whiten whites without bleach. […]