Looking Back at the Wooton Desk: A Unique Collectible
The Wooton desk could be considered a variation of the secretary’s desk. However, the design of the Wooton desk is much more elaborate. They had plenty of drawers, nooks, and …
Vintage Home & Garden
Exploring vintage home furnishings, antique and retro inspired kitchen appliances, bathroom decor and accessories, outdoor and garden collectibles, and much more.
7 Easy Steps to Clean and Refurbish Cast Iron Pans
Raised in the south, the first thing a girl like me is taught–other than southern hospitality–is how to cook with cast iron skillets. Whether it was cornbread or fried green …
10 Best Vintage Bread Boxes for Your Retro Kitchen
For centuries, bread boxes were used as a means to transport, store and preserved fresh-baked bread. Nowadays, finding the best vintage bread box can still prove to be a simple, …
Antique Spotlight: The Hoosier Cabinet (Ultimate Kitchen Decor)
Growing up, I remember an old oak cabinet sitting in my grandma’s dining room. She used it to store her China and display her decorative dishes. I never knew there …
Vintage Ice Buckets: Why They’re Coming Back
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 …
Best Antique Coffee Grinders: The Perfect Way to Start Your Morning
Do you just love the smell of coffee in the morning? For those who need their fix, the classic coffee machine has become the most cherished kitchen appliance. But for …
Best Hand Crank Ice Cream Maker: Why the Old Fashioned Way is More Fun
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 …
6 Best Retro Coffee Makers (With Modern Functionality)
Imagine your perfect kitchen. Black and white tiled floor, your walls a perfect blend of paint and wallpaper, a retro refrigerator, and a modern coffee maker that throws the whole …
What is a Dry Sink? Your Pre-Plumbing Guide
A dry sink is a piece of furniture that has a basin and a pitcher holder for people to wash their hands or certain items with. It was designed before …
Rotary Phones: History, How They Work and Vintage Models
When the telephone was created in 1876, it inspired many inventors to improve upon its basic design. One of these improvements was the rotary dial telephone. This device led to …
Types of Lanterns: A Vintage Guide
Lanterns have become a staple of primitive style decoration in the past twenty years or so, but there was a time in history that the use of lanterns would be …
How to Heat Your House with a Wood-burning Stove
During the 1970s, and into the 80s, the United States went through what is known today as the Gas Crisis or the Oil Crisis of 1973. The members of the Organization of Arab …
Top 5 Best Retro Fridges to Totally Transform Any Room
While they may have once been confined solely to the kitchen, the best retro fridges of today combine a stunning vintage style with a modern-day practicality that makes them just …
Types of Rocking Chairs: History and Identification
Rocking chairs were once a treasured furniture piece. They not only encouraged relaxation but served as art. While they aren’t relied upon much anymore, they are still a quintessential piece …