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...]
Shopping for Antique Tiffany Lamps: Authentic or Tiffany Style
Antique Vintage Authentic Tiffany Lamps Tiffany lamps have come to mean any stained glass lamp whether it is actually a Tiffany lamp or not. The authentic Tiffany lamps are antiques that were made by the Tiffany Company owned by Louis Comfort Tiffany. For many years, it was thought that Louis Comfort Tiffany designed all of the Tiffany lamps that Tiffany Company created and shipped, but it was … [Read More...]
Vintage Lefton Irish Figurines
The Lefton Company, founded in 1941 by George Zoltan Lefton, is known for making fine china and porcelain items such as cookie jars, teapots, lighthouses, and many other collectible items. Today, these items are very popular and highly sought after by many collectors. Some of the most popular Lefton finds are the adorable vintage Lefton Irish figurines, which make the perfect St. Patrick's Day … [Read More...]
Antique Irish Dresden Figurines
If you are a collector, especially one with a keen sense of taste and panache, then you are no stranger to antique Irish Dresden figurines. With such an endless list of antiques and collectibles, it is of paramount importance to appreciate what attributes make specific figurines more prized than others. Collectible Irish Dresden Figurines All statuettes that are considered collectibles in … [Read More...]
Collecting Vintage Antique Furniture: 1940s
Do You Collect 1940s Furniture and Accessories? Furniture and decorating styles in the 1940s were in many ways both a reaction to, and a result of, world events. The world-wide economic event known as The Great Depression was loosening its grip on the lives and livelihoods of many; at the same time, various countries were ramping up for war. Many strove to capture both the patriotism and … [Read More...]
Stained Glass in the 12th Century
Stained-glass windows of the 12th century were carefully designed to fit the single, tall, vertical space formed by a lancet window. Such a window consisted of a vertical central area surrounded by a wide border of floral and geometric ornament. The designs of the central area were of two types-either a large, single figure or a series of small narrative scenes.Both types of design conformed to … [Read More...]
Vintage and Antique Apparel
Buy Vintage and Antique Buttons Online
Collecting Antique and Vintage Buttons Collecting antique and vintage buttons is a real insight to both industrial and fashion history, and collecting antique and vintage buttons is also a lot of fun. Buttons are usually very affordable and downright cheap, often less than $1, unless the buttons … [Read More...]
Antique & Vintage Men’s Wedding Bands
There is something to be said about the special timeless and elegant appeal that vintage jewelry possesses. The same can be said for vintage men's wedding bands. When looking for that perfect ring for your special day, consider buying vintage pieces. The craftsmanship and designs of bygone eras can … [Read More...]
Authentic Vintage Heart Charms–Glass, Silver, Gold, Puffy, Engraved Hearts
Collectible Vintage Heart Charms Whether you are buying a vintage heart charm for a Valentine's Day gift, birthday gift, anniversary gift, or just because you like to collect vintage heart charms, the best resource for buying vintage heart charms is on Ebay. Ebay sellers have vintage heart … [Read More...]
Vintage Leather Jacket Bomber Jacket for Men
Are you looking for the perfect gift for your man for Father's Day, or his birthday? If you are looking for the right gift for a man in your life, father, husband, boyfriend, then take a look at these vintage leather bomber jackets. There is something about a leather bomber jacket that just … [Read More...]
Vintage Retro Authentic Swarovski Crystal Loose Beads
Using Vintage Swarovski Crystal Beads to Create One of a Kind Jewelry If you like to add some bling to your one of a kind jewelry designs, and you love vintage Swarovski crystal beads, then here are some rare vintage Swarovski crystal loose beads that you will love to work with. Whether you want … [Read More...]
Bold Colors Hot for Spring Like Vintage Chanel Pinks
Bold colors are in this spring according to stylist Nicole Chavez, in an article for Metro. “I’m obsessed with bold colors. I’ve always been. Fuchsia is my favorite color for spring, if I had to pick one.” –Nicole Chavez No need to shop new for some bold colors. Check out these awesome, … [Read More...]
Vintage Collectible Toys
Vintage Collectible Ponytail Barbie Dolls
When I was growing up, (and I am not going to tell you exactly when that was), every girl in my neighborhood had at least one Barbie. I only had one Barbie, because I was not that interested in dolls, but my best friend had an entire Barbie doll family, and several Barbie dolls herself. Barbie … [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 Pedal Cars for Refurbishing
Vintage pedal cars were popular children's toys that were first introduced in the late 1880's. Some of the most valuable vintage pedal cars from a collector's standpoint, were those manufactured by the Butler Brothers company. These cars were called "Juvenile Steel Automobiles" and featured open … [Read More...]
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 Holiday
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...]
Vintage Lefton Irish Figurines
The Lefton Company, founded in 1941 by George Zoltan Lefton, is known for making fine china and porcelain items such as cookie jars, teapots, lighthouses, and many other collectible items. Today, these items are very popular and highly sought after by many collectors. Some of the most popular Lefton finds are the adorable vintage Lefton Irish figurines, which make the perfect St. Patrick's Day … [Read More...]
Vintage Easter Candy Dish
If you are looking for vintage Easter decor, one of the most important decorations is a vintage Easter candy dish. After all, some of the best candy you can get all year is during Easter, fudge, chocolate bunnies, and jelly beans. Luckily, there are some awesome vintage Easter candy dishes available online from Ebay that you can add to your vintage Easter collection. This post is an overview … [Read More...]
Buy Vintage Antique Christmas Ornaments Online
Collecting Vintage Ornaments for Your Christmas TreeIf you are a true collector of vintage Christmas ornaments, you are always on the look out for special finds at estate sales, house sales, and garage sales. You never know when you might find a hidden gem hidden among the junk.There is no time of year that is the wrong time to shop and collect vintage Christmas ornaments because treasures turn up … [Read More...]
Vintage Halloween Masks
Bring Back Memories of Your Childhood You may be too young to understand this, but when I was researching this article on vintage Halloween masks, I felt like I was going back in time to when I was in elementary school, and trick or treating on my street. When I was young, trick or treating outside at night was still considered safe, although my father did go with us every year. We wore our … [Read More...]
Vintage Christmas Ornament: Santa Claus
Adding Vintage Santas to Your Vintage Christmas Tree Vintage Christmas Ornament: Santa Claus - One of the most beloved figures of Christmas is Santa Claus in all the forms that he appears around the world. That is why there are so many wonderful vintage Santa Claus ornaments to choose to decorate your vintage Christmas tree this year. This article is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes … [Read More...]