Collectibles Archives

Cellarettes: The Original Bar Cart

July 17, 2024
Written by Amelia Carroll

Long before bar carts were the trend, cellarettes were the home entertainer’s must have furniture. What is a cellarette? Cellarettes, sometimes referred to as cellarette cabinets, were first used in…

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Selection of Blendo tall tumblers in vibrant blue, orange and green.

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Lifestyle

Collect Retro Blendo Glassware

October 6, 2023
Written and photographed by Jickie Torres

You’ve no doubt seen these iconic serving pieces but may not know that the line is called Blendo Glassware and was manufactured during the 1950s and ‘60s by the West…

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27 Monogram Mugs that are Perfect Gifts

June 8, 2023
written by Molly Snelson
and by Kris Christensen

Looking for the perfect gift to suit any celebration, any holiday and any person? Personalized trinkets are always a hit, so you can’t go wrong with the gift of a…

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1950's Fenton Spanish Lace Blush Pink Milk Glass Cake Stand

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Lifestyle

Collectibles Spotlight: Milk Glass

December 1, 2019
Written by Brittan West
Photography by Jaimee Itagaki

It couldn’t unify Italy during the 16th century, but the genesis of milk glass in Venice around the same time would ultimately unite glass collectors throughout centuries. Milk glass, originally…

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Winter wonderland display in white and bright twinkle lights displaying a white wooden box with advent drawers inside.

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Shopping

Wooden Advent Calendars

November 27, 2019
Written by Molly Snelson

I love anything that includes anticipation and excitement. The feelings invite childlike wonder and thrill and I can’t get enough. I recall making paper chains as a child to count…

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Wooden biscuit barrels placed on a stack of books and displayed in front of a wreath.

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Lifestyle

Cool & Collected: Biscuit Barrels

November 26, 2019
Written by LAUREN HOFER
Photography & Styling by SARAH JANE STONE

The English are serious about tea time, and these charming antique biscuit barrels are proof. Originating in Britain in the 1800s, these cookie containers, with their small stature, simple features…

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Custom oval framed silhouette placed on stacked books next to a vase of flowers.

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SHOPS & MAKERS

Silhouette Art: Perfect Portraits with Vintage Charm

June 28, 2019
Written by ANNE BRINK

If you love decorating with old things, and old artwork in particular, custom silhouette art is a wonderful way to bring a charming antique or vintage vibe to your home. Not as the…

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Lifestyle

Cool & Collected: Vintage Portrait Paintings

May 24, 2019
Written by Kris Christensen
Photography by Bret Gum

What’s the hottest new trend in flea market collectibles? Vintage portrait paintings. From the masterworks hung in gilded frames in the grand halls of European palaces to the intimate vignettes…

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A cluttered table covered in baking supplies and an old woman's hands kneading dough.

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Shops + Makers: Millstream Home’s Heritage Goods Collection

May 17, 2019
Written by Molly Snelson

Growing up with strong roots deep in the Pennsylvanian Amish community Jake and Janelle set up a family home filled with love, laughter and babies along the Millstream in Lancaster,…

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turquoise pottery in a white china cabinet

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Lifestyle

Collecting by Color: Flea Market Edition

February 5, 2019
Written by Karen Wilhelmsen

Thinking about your next collecting obsession? If you follow this tip, you’ll not only make treasure hunting simple and fun, you’re also guaranteed to end up with a display that…

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