One of my all-time favorite things to collect is vintage salt and pepper shakers. They’re colorful, quirky, relatively inexpensive, and they don’t take up too much space – what more could you ask for? I’ve been collecting them for years, and though my collection isn’t gigantic, I absolutely LOVE every single one of my treasured […]
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Home Is Where The Heart Is

Last month I wrote a bit about how my own high expectations can sometimes get in the way of my willingness to step outside of my comfort zone. Since blogging is something that sits firmly on the outer edge of said zone, I’m often pushing my next blog post aside for something that feels a […]
Vintage 101: The History of Coppercraft Guild

Over the course of the last year or so, I’ve really developed a love for vintage copper. It’s just so warm and glowy and gorgeous; it has the impact and pizazz of more luxurious metals, but it feels a bit more down-to-earth and approachable. Know what I mean? As I began finding and collecting more […]
Vintage 101: Cathrineholm’s Lotus Pattern

When I first began selling vintage treasures in 2008, it opened my eyes to a whole new world of vintage designers, production companies, and manufacturers. One of the first designs I was drawn to that year was the iconic lotus pattern that decorated Cathrineholm’s enamelware. I had never actually seen the pattern in the […]
Colorful & Quirky Retro Glassware

Is there anything better than a nice tall glass of your favorite icy beverage on a hot summer day? I say there is! How about a nice tall glass of your favorite icy beverage served in a colorful or quirky retro glass? We have a real mish-mash of fun glassware in our cupboards – from […]