Vintage Irish Wade porcelain and pottery was originally known by the name Wade Ulster. The company was located in the Province of Ulster in Northern Ireland. This company dates back to the year 1946, with production under the name of Irish Wade beginning in 1953. In order to make their products stand out from Wade England pottery pieces, the company adopted a shamrock logo and stamped their pieces … [Read More...]
Vintage Christmas Garland
Decorating a Vintage Christmas TreeWhen decorating your vintage Christmas tree for your home or office, there are several things you need: a vintage Christmas tree, vintage Christmas ornaments, vintage Christmas lights, and vintage Christmas garland. Vintage Christmas garlands can also be used throughout your home or office around doors and windows, or even the edge of a table or fireplace … [Read More...]
Vintage Christmas Ornaments: Beaded
Vintage Ornate Beaded and Sequin Christmas OrnamentsAdding some sparkling and elaborate vintage beaded or sequin Christmas ornaments to your vintage decorated Christmas tree is your choice, but if you do want to add vintage beaded Christmas ornaments to your collection, Ebay has a very good selection and variety.Many of the beaded and sequined Christmas ornaments are handmade, hand sewn vintage … [Read More...]
Vintage Halloween Costumes
Remembering Costumes from My Childhood I had the best time searching for vintage Halloween costumes for this article because it brought me back to the Halloween costumes of my childhood. I guess that means that I am vintage also, but even the vintage Halloween costumes in a box were fun to look at because I recognized the boxes. There are some really great vintage Halloween costume finds for … [Read More...]
Vintage Christmas Ornament: Snowman
Decorating a Vintage Christmas Tree with Snowmen Snowmen are one of the most fun parts of winter. Almost every child has had a chance to make a real snowman once in their lifetime, and with the movie Frosty the Snowman, a snowman has become a central childhood Christmas figure. As a matter of fact, Frosty has been so embedded in the American culture that we are seeing commercials based on the … [Read More...]
Buy a Vintage Christmas Tree Topper Online
Topping the Christmas Tree with VintageIf you are decorating your Christmas tree with vintage Christmas ornaments, then the most important vintage Christmas tree ornament is the vintage Christmas tree topper. Luckily, there are a lot of terrific vintage and antique Christmas tree toppers available on Ebay to top your vintage Christmas tree.Many people like to top their Christmas trees with a star. … [Read More...]
Vintage and Antique Apparel
Vintage Chanel Sunglasses
Rare Vintage Chanel SunglassesFor a complete Chanel look, it is important to accessorize with Chanel essentials, and one of the most important is the right pair of Chanel sunglasses. Protecting your eyes from the aging damage effects of the sun's rays while continuing to be in the height of fashion … [Read More...]
Buy Vintage Sewing Patterns Online
Finding Vintage Sewing PatternsWith the fashion trends going toward the vintage and retro looks of decades ago, one great way to have an up-to-date vintage wardrobe is to make your own clothes from vintage sewing patterns. You can buy retro fabrics, then create your own retro wardrobe with unique … [Read More...]
Gold, Sterling Silver, or Costume Vintage Necklace
Buying Authentic Vintage Necklaces OnlineFor people like myself that believe in wearing authentic vintage jewelry, Ebay is the best resource for vintage necklaces, both vintage fine jewelry, and vintage costume jewelry. To let you see what I mean, I have listed several types of vintage necklaces in … [Read More...]
Vintage Summer Straw Hats For Women
Vintage straw hats for women make the perfect summer head wear. Whether an actual vintage item, or a replica of a style from days gone by, these hats are a lightweight, fun fashion accessory. Vintage styles such as the Beach Derby, Fedora, Skimmer Boater, Kentucky Derby style hat, and classic sun … [Read More...]
Vintage Wedding Hats and Veils for Brides
Antique and Vintage Wedding Hats for BridesOne of the best choices for bridal hats and bridal veils this year, is to use vintage. If your own mother or grandmother doesn't have a veil or hat from her own wedding that you would like to use, there are numerous styles to chose from on Ebay that will … [Read More...]
Vintage Hermes Scarf
Hermes scarves were first made in the year 1937. These scarves were made by purchasing raw silk from China, spinning the raw silk into yarn, and then weaving this yarn into a heavy duty fabric that was about twice as strong as most scarves manufactured during that time period. The vintage Hermes … [Read More...]
Vintage Collectible Toys
Vintage and Antique Marbles
Marbles Have a Long History Marbles have been part of cultures around the world for more years that you might realize. Marbles have been found mentioned in historical sources going back to the time of Egypt and Rome. Originally marbles were made out of clay and stone, and as glass became more … [Read More...]
Antique Skeleton Key | Old Keys
Collecting Antique Skeleton Keys for Fun, to Use, or to Make into Jewelry Whether you like to collect old keys because you just like the way they look, or you want to include them into another project, like a model of a Victorian home, or creating necklaces from the keys, there are many … [Read More...]
Buy a Collectible Vintage Lunch Box 1940s – 1960s
Metal and Vinyl Vintage Lunch Boxes Are you old enough to remember this lunch box on the left? My father carried a lunch box just like this one to work for over 30 years. The lid is rounded to allow room for a thermos, and that left the rectangular bottom for an ice pack and a real man's … [Read More...]
Vintage Wooden Children’s Blocks
Vintage wooden children's blocks are a great addition to any antique toy collection, or just a nice item to have around the house as a pleasant memory of the good ole days of childhood. These vintage wood blocks often featured colorful letters of the alphabet painted on them, or colorful numbers. … [Read More...]
Vintage Lunch Boxes 1970s – 1980s
Lunch Boxes from My Childhood Where I grew up in a suburb on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio, our house was within walking distance to our school. From kindergarten through 4th grade, I walked to school in the morning, then walked home for lunch, then walked back to school in the afternoon. My … [Read More...]
The Best Guides to Collecting Vintage Lionel Trains
Collecting Lionel Trains that you remember from your childhood or just because you love to collect the best of the best in the toy train business, is a lot of fun, but it is important to watch carefully to make sure that you are getting collectibles from the right era, and getting the best price for … [Read More...]
Vintage Holiday
Vintage Christmas Garland
Decorating a Vintage Christmas TreeWhen decorating your vintage Christmas tree for your home or office, there are several things you need: a vintage Christmas tree, vintage Christmas ornaments, vintage Christmas lights, and vintage Christmas garland. Vintage Christmas garlands can also be used throughout your home or office around doors and windows, or even the edge of a table or fireplace … [Read More...]
Vintage Christmas Ornaments: Beaded
Vintage Ornate Beaded and Sequin Christmas OrnamentsAdding some sparkling and elaborate vintage beaded or sequin Christmas ornaments to your vintage decorated Christmas tree is your choice, but if you do want to add vintage beaded Christmas ornaments to your collection, Ebay has a very good selection and variety.Many of the beaded and sequined Christmas ornaments are handmade, hand sewn vintage … [Read More...]
Vintage Halloween Costumes
Remembering Costumes from My Childhood I had the best time searching for vintage Halloween costumes for this article because it brought me back to the Halloween costumes of my childhood. I guess that means that I am vintage also, but even the vintage Halloween costumes in a box were fun to look at because I recognized the boxes. There are some really great vintage Halloween costume finds for … [Read More...]
Vintage Christmas Ornament: Snowman
Decorating a Vintage Christmas Tree with Snowmen Snowmen are one of the most fun parts of winter. Almost every child has had a chance to make a real snowman once in their lifetime, and with the movie Frosty the Snowman, a snowman has become a central childhood Christmas figure. As a matter of fact, Frosty has been so embedded in the American culture that we are seeing commercials based on the … [Read More...]
Buy a Vintage Christmas Tree Topper Online
Topping the Christmas Tree with VintageIf you are decorating your Christmas tree with vintage Christmas ornaments, then the most important vintage Christmas tree ornament is the vintage Christmas tree topper. Luckily, there are a lot of terrific vintage and antique Christmas tree toppers available on Ebay to top your vintage Christmas tree.Many people like to top their Christmas trees with a star. … [Read More...]
Vintage Christmas Tablecloth
Setting the Christmas Table for Christmas DinnerSetting your Christmas table is part of the Christmas family tradition, and if you are creating a vintage Christmas look for your Christmas home decor, then you should set a vintage Christmas table as well. The largest and most influential decoration that is part of a table setting is a Christmas tablecloth, and there are some beautiful, well … [Read More...]