Hmmm…. Lately many of the antique malls I have been visiting have started to put out holiday and Christmas decorations. Yes, it is still early for the holidays but it is not too early nor is it ever too early to have merchandise out for the holidays and Christmas as folks that are collectors are [...]
The last couple years have been tough economically for us all and there is no doubt that some great bargains can be found at flea markets and that there is money to be made selling at flea markets. It is estimated that there are well over 25,000 flea markets across the United States with sales [...]
The popularity of vintage linens is overwhelming as more and more of us discover how versatile and beautiful they are. Maybe you inherited old tablecloths and tea towels from your relatives or have become involved with the re-purposing and re-using movement sweeping the country turning these beloved linens into crafts or using them everyday in [...]
For many kids around the country it is Back-to-School time and for parents who were not able to find the “right” backpack or tote bag, here is a little crafty project you can do with your kids and make a “custom” book bag using vintage fabric and remnants. BHG provides an easy to follow step-by-step [...]
First a quick stop at VooDoo Doughnut. We had been searching and searching for this place in Portland, Oregon, after seeing it on all the Food Network and “Strange” food shows and FINALLY found it! Yup, they do indeed have VooDoo doll shaped doughnuts that have a chocolate cover and red jelly inside for the [...]
If you have been following my blog or visit my eBay and Etsy stores you know how much I love vintage Anthropomorphic kitchenware and especially Holt Howard Pixieware. These lovelies from the 1950s are so fantastical and housewives during this era sure had their picking of condiment jars to decorate their kitchens with in those [...]
