How can you store or display collectible tins, or other things you love to collect? That’s the question collectors ask themselves when bringing yet another item into the home. That's also the question my husband asks when I bring more stuff inside our already collection-cluttered house. When I Continue Reading
Royal China Jeannette Country Harvest Pie Plates
*This post contains affiliate links. Do you have a favorite vintage pie plate? I’ve been collecting the Royal China Jeannette Country Harvest Pie Plates for quite some time. So far I have Cherry, Pumpkin, Pecan, Strawberry, the elusive Peanut Butter, and Quiche Lorraine. Abbey Gift Apple Pie Continue Reading
1978 Crewel Flower Bouquet- Behind the Vintage
Do you have needle work in your home? I found this floral crewel gem at the Capa Thrift Store for a mere $2. The bright, beautiful stitchery and humble framing caught my eye immediately. It makes me sad when I see an abandoned piece of needle work at a thrift store. How could the recipient of Continue Reading
Have You Ever Eaten From a Vintage Corelle Plate?
Have you ever eaten food from a vintage Corelle plate? I have. I’m pretty sure we had the Butterfly Gold Corelle set when I was a teenager. Also, I short-sightedly bought a 16 piece set of Burgundy Rose Corelle when my husband and I moved into our first place in the late 80’s. Who knew we would have Continue Reading
How Old is Your Globe?- Behind the Vintage Item #5
Have you ever wondered about the age of that old globe in your home or classroom? I have. While we’re on homeschooling hiatus this summer I plan to scour the second-hand stores, flea markets, and garage sales for vintage items of all kinds and research their origin and current worth. Last week I Continue Reading
De Simone Espresso Set- Behind the Vintage Item #4
Have you ever wondered what a vintage item is really worth, or where it came from? I have. While we’re on homeschooling hiatus this summer I plan to scour the second-hand stores, flea markets, and garage sales for vintage items of all kinds and research their origin and current worth. I found Continue Reading
Fissler Asta Enamelware- Behind the Vintage Item #3
Have you ever wondered about the history or worth of an item you found at a thrift store or garage sale? I have. While we’re on homeschooling hiatus this summer I plan to scour the second-hand stores, flea markets, and garage sales for vintage items of all kinds and research their origin and current Continue Reading
The Perilous Percolator- Behind the Vintage Item #2
Have you ever wondered about the history or worth of an item you found at a thrift store or garage sale? I have. While we’re on homeschooling hiatus this summer I plan to scour the second-hand stores, flea markets, and garage sales for vintage items of all kinds and research their origin and current Continue Reading
Mary Engelbreit- Behind the Vintage Item #1
Have you ever wondered about the history or worth of an item you found at a thrift store or garage sale? I have. While we’re on homeschooling hiatus this summer I plan to scour the second-hand stores, flea markets, and garage sales for vintage items of all kinds and research their origin and current Continue Reading
Our Top 7 Fall Traditions
Our Top 7 Fall Traditions In our little cottage, we start celebrating Fall in early September. The weather is scorching hot from May til September here in the Lowcountry, so fall is naturally a most-welcomed season. #1 Trick-or-Treat One of the best things about Continue Reading