Crazy for My Collectibles

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 [...]

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 [...]

While visiting one of my favorite antique malls yesterday afternoon, I came across a super darling booth that is really creative with their goods and displays. The booth had lots of my favorites; Vintage Linens! The booth not only sells vintage linens like tablecloths and tea towels but they also have some really neat re-purposed [...]

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 [...]

Here is a really lovely idea that involves using old, orphaned, or damaged teacups and turning them into pretty little candle lights. Also, if you happen to have a sea shell collection you can make these neat sea shell lights too!  You can get the directions right here at Martha Stewart for the Teacup Candle [...]

Bed & Breakfast has gone to the dogs! Lately all the rage is about going green and giving new life to discarded items so as I was thumbing through the pages of a well-loved older issue of Country Home Magazine November 2008, I was thrilled to see an article that walks you through repurposing old [...]

A fantastic new way to repurpose porcelain and china dinnerware and dishes into wearable works of art! You can use that broken family heirloom, your favorite teacup that is chipped, how about that wedding china that has been damaged or the once gorgeous vase that got bumped off the mantle. A great new collectible is [...]

Do you ever wonder what to do with a teapot or coffee pot that are missing their lids?  Just because a lovely piece of china is not complete or has some damage does not mean it is ready for the trash but rather it can become part of your home décor and actually be repurposed [...]

I so enjoy the appeal of a retro kitchen and retro aprons and linens. Retro is so colorful and cheerful! Retro encompasses lots of Anthropomorphic elements from vintage Anthropomorphic salt and pepper shakers, Anthropomorphic fruit and veggies embroidered onto tea towels, dish towels and aprons and even Anthropomorphic chalkware wall plaques. EllynAnne Geisel has a [...]

I love going to flea markets and junk shops and I always see lots of old funky trunks and  suitcases and also lots of tattered cabinets and display shelves that would be GREAT storage cabinets and miniature armoires if repurposed with flea market fabrics, walpapper, and some ribbons. If you are asking “how to repurpose [...]