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: Toy Soldier
Adding the Traditional Toy Soldier to Your Christmas Tree It is hard to even picture a traditional vintage Christmas scene without the inclusion of a wooden toy soldier, either as a Christmas nutcracker, as part of the The Nutcracker ballet, or as a toy or ornament for a Christmas tree. Any Christmas tree that is filled with vintage or antique Christmas ornaments should have at least one toy … [Read More...]
Vintage Easter Bunny Decorations
If you are searching for more vintage Easter bunny decorations for your Easter holiday this year, one of the best place to get bargains on vintage Easter decor is Etsy. Etsy is especially great for vintage decorations, and you can find them in several types, and price ranges. Vintage Easter Bunny Table Centerpieces The Easter bunny can be found in many vintage Easter table decorations and … [Read More...]
Vintage Thanksgiving Decorations and Home Decor
Have a Vintage ThanksgivingBecause Thanksgiving is a family holiday, it is the perfect holiday to decorate with vintage decorations. There are so many holiday decorations that you can collect for Thanksgiving, and use year after year that just add to the pleasure and special family traditions of the holiday. And Ebay sellers have a very large selection of affordable, unique vintage Thanksgiving … [Read More...]
Vintage and Antique Apparel
Vintage Antique Brass Heart Charms
Brass Hearts Add a Touch of Vintage to Any Jewelry I love to add a touch of brass to jewelry, and vintage brass is the best, because vintage brass has a beautiful patina on the surface due to age. The patina that brass gets can change from climate to climate, dependent on the humidity and … [Read More...]
Antique Victorian Earrings
If you love Victorian style, and collect jewelry, then you will fall head over heels in love with these antique Victorian earrings. Antique Victorian earrings are typical of all antique Victorian jewelry in that they are delicate, yet very detailed in design. Floral motifs are very common in antique … [Read More...]
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...]
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 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 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 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...]
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 Home Decor
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...]
Features of Art Deco Furniture
The Art Deco style became popular after World War I during the Roaring '20's, when people were full of optimism in both Europe and America because the war was over. The style reflects the uplifted moods of citizens during this time. This style combined the use of the current industrial trends, mixed with the use of modern materials and the element of movement. The Art Deco style has an interesting … [Read More...]
Vintage Christmas Ornament: Toy Soldier
Adding the Traditional Toy Soldier to Your Christmas Tree It is hard to even picture a traditional vintage Christmas scene without the inclusion of a wooden toy soldier, either as a Christmas nutcracker, as part of the The Nutcracker ballet, or as a toy or ornament for a Christmas tree. Any Christmas tree that is filled with vintage or antique Christmas ornaments should have at least one toy … [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...]