Archive for the 'Vintage' Category

Real “Snow Baby” Started Collecting Trend

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

A chilly winter day seems like the perfect time to delve into the topic of snow babies. Authentic German snow babies of the vintage variety, like the one shown…

A New Year Greeting from Your Guide

Monday, December 31st, 2007

“We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance…

New Year’s Resolutions for Collectors

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

If those New Year’s resolutions you never seem to keep are just all over for you, honestly, I can’t blame you. Who needs the guilt, right? Making a…

Year After Year, Calendars Remain Collectible

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

Before you hang that new calendar for 2007, consider the past. From popular advertising slogans of yesteryear to beautiful women and glorious winter scenes, it’s usually the illustrations that…

How to Clean Vintage Linens

Tuesday, December 25th, 2007

Using heirloom linens can add an air of nostalgia when decorating a table for special occasions. If you’re ready to put grandma’s Christmas tablecloth or Aunt Tessie’s favorite placemats away…

A Holiday Greeting from Your Guide

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

I’m taking a break to enjoy some holiday cheer with family and friends. Before I step away from the computer for a bit, I thought I’d share one more…

Send a Seasonal Vintage Greeting

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007

While it may be a little too late to get a holiday greeting card to your friends and loved ones via snail mail, emailing a heartfelt remembrance will still…

If You Could Get Any Antique as a Gift, What Would It Be?

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

Most any collector has pondered opening a gift and finding the treasure of their dreams. My fantasy gift would be more collectible than antique, but it would definitely be a…

Vintage Aprons: Tie One On for the Holidays

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Ready to hit the kitchen to bake some sumptuous holiday treats? Before you whip up another fantastic batch of holiday goodies, read about what well-dressed cooks have been wearing…

Head Vases for the Holidays

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

In the vein of you never know where you’re going to learn something new, I was once reading an issue of O: The Oprah Magazine and discovered that Evelyn…