The Poodle Skirt: Vintage Fashion Spotlight
When I think of poodle skirts, I immediately think of a white, button-down shirt with a collar (tucked into the skirt, of course), white socks with ruffles around the ankle, …
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The Steamer Trunk: Iconic Antique Luggage
Steamer trunks are awesome vintage finds that can be used for all sorts of things today, from seating to storage. Many collectors love these types of vintage trunks, even if …
What is Cranberry Glass? A Collector’s Guide
The history of cranberry glass is largely unknown, but there are a few different origin stories, each as likely as the other. No matter where it came from, we know …
Vintage Spotlight: The Peacock Dress (Where is it Now?)
The original peacock dress was designed by Jean-Phillipe Worth and worn by Mary Curzon, the Baroness of Kendleston at the 1902 Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. It’s …
An Overview of Antique Phones: Can You Hear Me Now?
I’m not old enough to remember the days of party lines, buy my parents are, and I’ve heard many a story of the town gossip picking up when it wasn’t …
Vintage Audio Spotlight: Wurlitzer Jukebox Models
Wurlitzer is one of the biggest names in jukeboxes in the world. They were huge during the Big Band era, but they’ve been referenced an innumerable amount of times in …
Cheers to Vintage Drinking Glasses! Our Favorite Styles for Today
If you’ve been known to raise a glass every now and then (who hasn’t?) you may want to add some flair to the festivities by offering up vintage drinking glasses. …
Splitting Mauls, Axes and Our New Favorite Tool: The Kindling Cracker
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, …
Why Antique Brass Hardware Should be a Part of Any Home Remodeling Project
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 …
Why an Aspiring Photographer Should Own an Analog Camera
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 …