We get questions from time to time on “What is Black Americana” to “What items are collectible” so we decided to write up this little guide to hopefully answer these questions as we feel there just might be some other folks out there with these questions too. We are always learning and seeking information as [...]
Calling all junkers, thrifters, buyers, sellers, collectors, etc. I just watched “A Flea Market Documentary” and you must too! This is a fabulous and entertaining documentary all about some of the TOP flea markets around the USA from Florida to California (Rose Bowl) Orange County, Texas (Canton, Monday Trade Days) to Washington State, and Kentucky [...]
I know this sounds heartless but, tough economic times are great for collector’s because while many folks are effected by a down turn in the economy and some are literally forced to sell-off their precious collectibles just to make ends meet, collectors are out buying up the rare and hard-to-find items, sometimes for pennies on [...]
Out and about early this morning before the heat consumes us…..over 103 expected today yikes!! Found a little thrift shop that I did not know was just down the road and look at these adorable treasures I found. Christmas in July arrived for sure with this pink vintage beaded Christmas stocking featuring Santa and a [...]
What exactly is a Napkin Doll? The first time I saw a napkin doll I had no idea what it was let alone the purpose it had. I simply thought it was a very lovely vintage figurine with slits in her dress/skirt and is purely for decorative purposes. It wasn’t until I was in a [...]
Don’t you just love those colorful figural decorative items from the 1940s-1960s? You know, the post WW II mostly Made in Japan collectibles that decorate our homes today just like they did back in the day? There is a whole collecting genre of vintage measuring spoons and holders. I don’t know why this surprised me [...]
