Typewriters aren’t used much anymore, but they haven’t lost their luster. They’re intriguing machines that are excellent vintage accents in your home. Underwood was one of the most well-known manufacturers of typewriters in the 20th century, and you may be surprised to find out that there were millions produced and they were so well built …
You have probably seen a vintage ice bucket and don’t even know it. In fact, you may not even think of them as vintage, because they’re still in popular use today in so many places. Think Mad Men. Business men in the 1940s may have used ice buckets to pour a stiff drink in the …
Sure, you could just go to the store and grab a gallon of ‘old fashioned’ or ‘homemade’ ice cream. They may even be family owned or use an old homemade recipe. But they still have to use automated machines to achieve mass production. If you’ve never tasted true homemade ice cream, you don’t know what …
If you’re looking to start collecting vintage lighters, the best way to get started is to learn more about their history. This guide covers the history of vintage lighters and explains why some are highly sought after collectables today. Sparking Your Interest Fire is the primordial invention of human society. There hasn’t been a group …
The charm of building a fire is undeniable. Whether you have a wood burning stove in your home, you love to sit by the fire on a cold winter night, or you enjoy roasting s’mores over a campfire or fire pit in the backyard, you need wood. The comforting small of fresh wood filling your …
As styles change, they always come back around. For better or worse, those bell bottoms in the back of your closet are due for some wearing. Luckily, antique brass is back, and it’s as beautiful as ever. While your bell bottoms may be moth-eaten or faded, antique brass stands the test of time. Items made …
Learning the art of photography without understanding analog cameras is like being a software developer without understanding how computers work. You simply can’t do it, and certainly not well. Analog cameras are more than just vintage artifacts in our days of the technology uprising. They are classic tools used to build a foundation in and …