At one time or another, I’m sure you have seen or used a vintage egg gadget. Perhaps you made quick work of beating eggs with […]

Transferware is as popular today as it was two hundred years ago. It can be found in various patterns, colors, pieces, and price points. Perhaps […]

As soon as Christmas ends, mass merchandisers begin lining their shelves with heart-shaped chocolate boxes in preparation for Valentine’s Day. Most of today’s heart-shaped boxes […]

Since Johnny Carson’s iconic quip on The Tonight Show, fruitcake has been the butt of holiday jokes. Referencing the holiday dessert’s long shelf life, Carson […]

When I think of Thanksgiving tableware, brown transferware plates with matching accessories all featuring a regal turkey come to mind. This dinnerware is appropriate for […]

You are not alone if you ever stumbled across a papier-mâché Halloween lantern at an antique store and experienced sticker shock when you looked at […]

Many of us hold fond memories of visiting our grandparents’ house during family get-togethers or holidays. During those visits, some of us watched our grandmothers […]

When decorating their homes for the seasons, most people choose décor that matches the colors of nature. During fall, the colors range from dazzling hues […]

In the article “5 Tips for Finding Vintage at Thrift Stores,” I advise against buying smelly vintage items because some odors are difficult to remove. […]

I love shopping at thrift stores for clothing, books, housewares, furniture, and anything vintage. I have found vintage items at local mom-and-pop thrift shops and […]