If you’ve ever been to an estate sale, you likely know the feeling: you find the perfect item—a table with the exact height and width for that nook in your hallway, or a set of curtains that matches your living room color scheme perfectly—only to notice that the perfect item… isn’t exactly perfect. Maybe there…Read More
These Vintage Toys from Every Decade Will Give You Serious Nostalgia
Antique and vintage toys have a special meaning for most of us. These items remind us of a simpler time of childish innocence, one that can be recaptured just by the sight, sound or smell of a toy that inspired play when we were young. “Toys are often talismans of key stages in our lives…Read More
From Lace Tablecloths to Cotton Towels: The Fancy World of Vintage Linens
Many antique linen collectors argue that modern-day linens simply can’t match the fine craftsmanship and quality of antique ones. “The quality of fabric and the needlework produced for vintage and antique textiles is exquisite and unsurpassed by household linens found today,” says Christine Hamm of the Etsy store VintageLinens. “They are elegant and durable and,…Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Buying Antique Appliances
One might be surprised to learn that the internet is home to a passionate, large group of vintage appliance enthusiasts. Stoves and refrigerators might not be the first thing that comes to mind for many antique hunters and estate sale frequenters, but large antique kitchen appliances-mainly stoves-have a dedicated following. A Short History of America’s…Read More
Antique and Rare Books: A Guide for Estate Sale Shoppers
Anyone who has been to an estate sale, garage sale or thrift store has seen the pile of old, tattered books tucked away in a corner, mostly ignored. Books are one of those items that tend to accumulate in our lives because it feels like sacrilege to throw one away. This is great news for…Read More
The Complete Guide to Waterford Crystal
Crystal stemware was a classic wedding gift for many decades and this tradition still stands when it comes to the best, timeless brands of crystal. Waterford crystal is one of those brands. Whether you’re seeking a replacement for your wedding crystal collection, or simply like the vintage look of crystal items in your home and…Read More
8 Rare Vinyl Records That Could Make You Rich
Used vinyl records are a popular modern-day collector’s item for both serious music junkies and the casual estate sale shopper. Vinyl records are no longer relegated to a dark corner of the attic. Hipster millennials have demonstrated a taste for used vinyl records, as evidenced by a growth in vinyl sales of more than 25…Read More
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