Collect Retro Blendo Glassware
You’ve no doubt seen these iconic serving pieces but may not know that the line is called Blendo Glassware and was manufactured during the 1950s and ‘60s by the West…
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27 Monogram Mugs that are Perfect Gifts
Looking for the perfect gift to suit any celebration, any holiday and any person? Personalized trinkets are always a hit, so you can’t go wrong with the gift of a…
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Cellarettes: The Original Bar Cart
Long before bar carts were the trend, cellarettes were the home entertainer’s must have furniture. Cellarettes were first used in Europe in the 15th century as a place for pubs…
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Collectibles Spotlight: Milk Glass
It couldn’t unify Italy during the 16th century, but the genesis of milk glass in Venice around the same time would ultimately unite glass collectors throughout centuries. Milk glass, originally…
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Wooden Advent Calendars
I love anything that includes anticipation and excitement. The feelings invite childlike wonder and thrill and I can’t get enough. I recall making paper chains as a child to count…
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Cool & Collected: Biscuit Barrels
The English are serious about tea time, and these charming antique biscuit barrels are proof. Originating in Britain in the 1800s, these cookie containers, with their small stature, simple features…
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Silhouette Art: Perfect Portraits with Vintage Charm
If you love decorating with old things, and old artwork in particular, custom silhouette art is a wonderful way to bring a charming antique or vintage vibe to your home. Not as the…
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Cool & Collected: Vintage Portrait Paintings
What’s the hottest new trend in flea market collectibles? Vintage portrait paintings. From the masterworks hung in gilded frames in the grand halls of European palaces to the intimate vignettes…
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Shops + Makers: Millstream Home’s Heritage Goods Collection
Growing up with strong roots deep in the Pennsylvanian Amish community Jake and Janelle set up a family home filled with love, laughter and babies along the Millstream in Lancaster,…
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Collecting by Color: Flea Market Edition
Thinking about your next collecting obsession? If you follow this tip, you’ll not only make treasure hunting simple and fun, you’re also guaranteed to end up with a display that…
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