Vintage Easter Decorations, Supplies, and Cards Easter is a major spring holiday, and there are some great vintage Easter finds on Etsy to help celebrate the Easter holiday in vintage style. And like most vintage decorations, antique and vintage Easter decorations are affordable. Easter is the first major spring holiday, with its pastel colors, and baby animal motifs, bunnies, chicks, and … [Read More...]
Buy a Vintage Christmas Stocking for Christmas
Decorating Your Home with Vintage and Antique Christmas Stockings If you are a collector of vintage home decor, or just want to have a vintage Christmas this year, one of the key Christmas decorations that you need to find are vintage or antique Christmas stockings. Christmas stockings are one of the most traditional Christmas decorations that will line your fireplace mantel in your home, … [Read More...]
Authentic Vintage Christmas Tree Lights
Vintage Christmas Tree If you want to celebrate your Christmas holiday with an authentic vintage Christmas tree, then you need to find authentic vintage Christmas tree lights to light up your tree. Vintage Christmas lights were made differently both in shape, and style, than the strings of lights that are manufactured today, and to truly have an authentic looking vintage style Christmas tree, … [Read More...]
Hunting for Unique Vintage Easter Decorations
If you are a vintage hunter like myself, one of the things you are looking for this time of year is vintage Easter decorations. It is so much more fun to decorate your home for the Easter holiday with vintage finds instead of the boring cheap decorations that you can find in the drug store these days. That doesn't mean that you have to spend a lot of money though. You can find some really … [Read More...]
Vintage and Antique Apparel
Vintage U.S. Military Uniforms
Vintage U.S. military uniforms are very popular with many people for many different reasons. Some people may like to use them as costumes for dress up occasions such as Halloween or Cosplay. Others may enjoy wearing vintage clothing items. Others may like them for their historical significance, … [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...]
Vintage Easter Church Hats
Vintage Church Hat Tradition Wearing a hat to church on Sundays has a long tradition, and Easter Sunday is no exception. Easter church hats are often the first sign of spring fashion. As a matter of fact, because Easter has been a holiday that women wear beautiful and stylish hats for so many … [Read More...]
Authentic Vintage Chanel Women’s Clothing
If you love to collect and wear the classic style of Chanel clothing and apparel, then you know that Chanel never goes out of style. That makes vintage Chanel clothing ideally suited to collect and own. Chanel is a exciting designer line because the dresses, skirts, suits,blouses, and trousers are … [Read More...]
Vintage Collectible Toys
Antique Collectible Steiff Teddy Bears
Since 1902, Steiff Teddy Bears Have Set the Standard In 1902, Richard Steiff created the first teddy bear, and a huge industry was launched. The bears, named after Teddy Roosevelt, were a huge hit starting in America, and the bears have been a big part of the Steiff company's business ever … [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...]
Buying Antique Silver Coins on Ebay
Buying antique silver coins on Ebay can be a bit risky due to the fact that you are not physically able to examine and study the coin in person before purchase. There is definitely a chance that you will find an honest seller, but there is also the chance that you could end up with something that … [Read More...]
Vintage Model Car Kits (New in Box)
Vintage model car kits are great for both collectors and hobby enthusiasts who enjoy building model cars. Even though many older model car kits may have been manufactured many years ago, there are still several available for purchase online that come unopened, still new in the box. Imagine the fun … [Read More...]
Vintage Home Decor
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...]
Antique Glassware
Know Your Antique Glassware If you want to collect genuine antique glassware, then it is important to make sure that you know what you are collecting and can determine genuine from reproduction antiques. One way to learn about collecting antique glassware is to study the excellent antique glassware guides by author Gene Florence. Gene Florence is the author of the best antique glassware guides … [Read More...]
Collecting Antiques: Tea Cups and Saucer Sets
Collectible Antique Tea Cups and Saucers Double as Decorations and Collectible Tableware If you are an antique collector, or want to be one, one of most fun and affordable items to collect are antique tea cup and saucer sets. Most people like to collect these one at a time, one cup and saucer set together, and mix them up in their collection. There are several ways to collect antique tea cups … [Read More...]
Features of Scandinavian Contemporary Furniture
The period of Scandinavian design that inspired the making Scandinavian contemporary furniture took place in the 1950's. Compared to other parts of Europe, the industrial revolution came a bit later to Scandinavia which put a different spin on the way the Scandinavian contemporary furniture was constructed in the early days. Instead of using industrial materials and mass producing furniture, the … [Read More...]