Visiting "Not Just A Crock Antiques" In Westbrook, Connecticut

Antiquing In Connecticut's Shoreline: Stopping At "Not Just A Crock" An Antique Emporium

"Not Just A Crock" on route 1 (Boston Post Road) is a sprawling Antique emporium sitting across the street from Waters Edge Resort in Westbrook, CT. This place is amazing.....you will find rooms, trailers, barns etc. filled with architectural salvage, furniture, cottage antiques and collectibles, pottery, garden antiques, primitives, kitchen collectibles, country collectibles, nautical antiques and so much more.

Architectural Salvage, Cottage Antiques, Garden Collectibles, Fresh Produce In Season
I loved my visit and talking with the owner who said her name was "T". She took me through all the nooks and crannies as well as through the garden, produce stand and outer building which are packed with very interesting found objects, antiques, custom furniture and vintage finds.

Lots Of Original Pottery At "Not just A Crock"

Married to a potter who has a studio on site, "T" takes great care in arranging her collectible in very unique ways. My visit was so enjoyable, I urge you to plan a visit to this part of Connecticut, known as the Connecticut shore region. Westbrook is sandwiched between Old Saybrook and Clinton, two areas where you will find other popular antique stores Clinton Antique Center (also on Route 1) as well as the Sunday, Clinton Village Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market ( 27 E. Main Street. Route 1.) You never know what you will find in either place, so be prepared for surprises.

Eating In Westbrook, CT.

You already know that if I am out antiquing, I am also on the hunt for a quick but GOOD lunch or supper. So, while I am telling you about the Connecticut Shore, let me mention two favorite spots.

While everyone seems to wait on line at "Lenny and Joe's Restaurant" an excellent well known fairly priced seafood eatery in Westbrook, I prefer "Edd's Place" nearby. I usually take my Sheltie, Jacob with me and at Edd's I can sit outside and have a delicious meal without the tumult that you find at Lenny and Joe's. Both places are quite good.

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Sweet Antique Wicker Sewing Stand Makes A Charming Plant Holder Or Vanity Organizer

Get That Cottage Look With An Old Wicker Plant Stand

How sweet is this old wicker sewing basket stand now used as a plant holder? I can not believe I did not buy this beauty. First of all the wicker stand is absolutely charming.It was in very good condition and fairly priced at "Not Just A Crock" in Westbrook, CT

Using A Wicker Sewing Stand In The Vanity
I could also picture this lovely white painted wicker sewing basket stand converted into a wonderful vanity organizer to hold all kinds of accessories. Picture the back lid with a mirror insert and the top compartment as a place to keep all your vanity and bathroom accessories. So cute...so cottage!

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Displaying Antiques And Collectibles Using Concrete Reinforcment Wire

Hanging Vintage Trivets And Other Collectibles On Concrete Reinforcement WireRetro Hang-Up Ideas

Need more space in your antique shop or antique booth? How about using concrete reinforcement wire to form a grid display to hang your favorite objects on. On a recent trip to "Not Just A Crock", a huge sprawling antique store in Westbrook, Connecticut, I spotted several displays using concrete reinforcement wire.

Antique Window Displays

I have to say that the window displays (using the wire grid) really got my attention. In the photo shown, wrought iron trivets and other objects are hanging from this concrete reinforcement wire. What a great way to gain more "wall" space and to feature trivets of various sizes and shapes.

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

Adorable Creative Ideas For Displaying Your Vintage Costume Pins And Brooches

Cute Ideas For Displaying Vintage And Antique Jewelry

This idea for displaying your antique and costume pins and brooches requires that you have a set of colorful Sharpie pens or magic markers and some scrap heavy or postcard weight paper. Who doesn't have these supplies hanging around?

You Will Need Card Stock And Markers

Now you cut the card weight paper into fun shapes . Here Peter Roth, the owner of "Tree House Art And Antiques", in New Hartford, CT (Route 44), cut his card stock into floral shapes or shapes and designs that are compatible with the piece of costume jewelry that he was "framing" on his card stock.
Creating Colorful Backings For Costume Or Handmade Jewelry

You will see that the gold color beach chair pin is attached to a white cardboard backing where Peter drew a beach umbrella. How cute is this? Or look at the cute flower shaped cardboard backings? Isn't this a sweet and inexpensive idea? If you try this idea, send me your photos (Dianne@cdiannezweig.com). Thaks.,

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Creative Displays For Hanging Vintage Costume Jewelry In Your Antique Shop

Dangle Your Vintage Costume Jewelry From A Clever Miniature Wooden Ladder

Retro-Hang-Ups

What happens when you find a miniature wooden ladder .....and you have no idea where it came from or what to do with it? Well if you are a clever collector like my friend Peter Roth, who owns "Tree House Art And Antiques", on Route 44 in New Hartford, CT, you look at this random toy size wooden ladder and you say to yourself what can I do with it?

Look At Objects From All Angles And Perspectives

Peter likes to turn objects around, upside down, sideways, inside out....you get the point.

So here is what Peter did with the toy size ladder he found. He created a bridge with the ladder, attaching it from one object and hooking it to a nearby lampshade. Now he has created a wonderful display for hanging vintage costume jewelry.

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Using A Painted Wooden Stump To Display Vintage Costume Jewelry

Clever Vintage Jewelry Display Ideas From Tree House Antiques And Art

Retro-Hang-Ups

Got a painted stump hanging around your garage? Well here is a wonderful idea for you spotted at Tree House Art and Antiques in New Hartford, CT. (Route 44). Hammer some nails in yur stump and hang your vintage costume jewelry on it?

Now I have no idea where, Peter Roth, the creative owner of Tree House Art And Antiques, found this stump, but leave it to Peter to find a practical use out of anything and everything he finds. His make shift jewelry display sits right on top of a counter and is a fun way to show off your vintage jewelry finds.

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Using A Vintage Tennis Racket To Create A Mixed Media Memory Craft Project

Did You Know An Old Tennis Racket Can Become A Work Of Art?

Retro Hang-Up Idea

Here is a wonderful idea for displaying your favorite
souvenir and photographs. Create a three dimensional collage or mixed media project using a vintage tennis racket as a support.

This clever idea was spotted at The Harwinton Antique Show You can use vintage images, old greeting cards, vintage medals, ribbons, ephemera, school pins, jewelry etc.

What a terrific idea for a gift for a sports collector of for father's Day!

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Creating Attractive Antique Booth Displays With Painted Louver Panel Doors

Using Louver Panel Doors In An Outdoor Antique Show

If you are thinking about decorating your antique booth with something attractive and yet reasonably prices, consider using painted louver panel doors (plantation style).

Meet "Lavender And Old Lace"

This weekend I had the pleasure of visiting "Lavender and Old Lace" at The Harwinton Antique Show, Harwinton Fairgrounds on Locust Road in Harwinton, CT. The Harwinton show is the new Farmington Polo Ground Show which made it debut this past weekend in Harwinton.

Louver Panel Doors Are Portable

Well back to using painted louver doors as walls in an antique booth. The beauty of this louver panel door idea is that it is portable. So that you can use the louver doors in your Antique Mall booth or carry them to a show.

Louver Doors Work Well In An Outdoor Antique Show Or Indoors

You can hang items for sale on the door panel slats or use the louver door panels to create backdrops or walls. Because light comes through the slats, your booth stays bright and fresh.

Colors Help "Brand" Your
Antique Or Craft Business

And isn't the lavender paint darling ? Of course if your company name is "Lavender and Old Lace", using the color purple as a paint color helps with branding as well!

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Visiting Silver Circle Studio And Gallery, Downtown Putnam, CT

The Silver Circle Studio And Gallery Is Packed With Vibrant Art, Gifts, Jewelry

Silver Circle Studio and Gallery lights up Main Street in Downtown, Putnam, CT with a badly needed bolt of color, excitement and artistic and creative flair. The town had been struggling for years and now observers are happily witnessing a re-birth with boutiques, galleries, cafes and entertainment.

Downtown Putnam Is Changing For The Better

The downtown area is not yet quite there yet but it has begun to make enormous progress in this direction. For years my pull to Putnam was for antiquing with a formerly very solid and exciting antique district covering several blocks. But now, only a few antique and vintage shops remain with the main store being The Antique Marketplace. But new and terrific things are happening to Downtown Putnam and you will like the energy that is in the air.

The Silver Circle Gallery Is Bringing Creative Energy To Putnam

The surprise for me during my recent visit to the area, and I mean surprise, was parking my car opposite "The Silver Circle" owned by Carly Martin a devoted supporter of local community arts.
Once inside the gallery I was totally impressed with a beautifully designed retail shop, gallery space and area for workshops and classes for all ages.

Handcrafted Upscale Art And Gifts

Inside The Silver Circle Studio and Gallery you will find handcrafted jewelry, paintings, glassware, pottery, gifts, textiles and more.

At the time of my visit a few weeks ago, there was a very engaging mixed media collage show in the front gallery which featured works from regional artists (see photos ). Silver Circle hosts rotating exhibits and receptions every 4-6 weeks.

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Visiting The Antique Garage West 25th Market In New York City

The Kitschy Collector Loved Shopping At The Antiques Garage

I finally got a chance to visit The Antique Garage West 25th Street Market in Manhattan and really had a GREAT time. The market is located on West 25th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues) and is open 9 AM -5 PM every weekend.

Loved The Lower Level Of The Antique Garage

After strolling through the upper level, The Kitschy Collector ventured down to the lower level and felt an immediate adrenaline surge. I was in junk heaven. You couldn't peel me away (even for lunch). I was like a kid in a candy store with eyes wide open, exhilarated as I made my way up and down the aisles poking through boxes of fresh finds and kibbitzing (chatting) with the New York dealers.

Meet Ronnie Who Owns Several Booths On The Lower Level Of The Antique Garage When You First Enter The Garage

The very first vendor (Ronnie) you will see as you walk down the ramp to the lower level has got fabulous retro stuff including kitchen collectibles, jewelry, vanity items, clothing, pottery, toys, dolls, textiles etc. Ronnie told me it takes her hours to set up her multiple booths and hours to pack her wares up on Saturday to return again on Sunday. But she does it each week and spends a good deal of time making her collectibles look quite attractive.

You'll Find Attractive Antiques As Well As Plenty of Amazing Vintage Treasures Piled High....It's All GREAT

Having a beautiful booth is not the norm for most vendors who sell on the street or in indoor markets in New York. But at The Antique Garage you will find a mixture of vendors with very unusual and interesting collections as well as dealers who pile the junk up in mounds for your to pick through. It is all there for the buyers to sort through.

The same people who run The Antique Garage also manage The West 25th Street Market and The Hell's Kitchen Flea Market
C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Visitng Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop A Flatiron, New York Luncheonette Since 1929

Eating At Nostalgic Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop On Fifth Avenue in Manhattan

Oy vey, I was having a ball shopping in the popular New York Antique Garage Flea Market at West 25th Street when my family and friends hijacked me to have brunch at "Eisneberg's Sandwich Shop" in New York's Flatiron District . Upon arrival to this old style luncheonette which has been cranking out deli sandwiches and Egg creams since 1929, I wondered why in the world after driving two and half hours from Connecticut would I want to "dine" at this "geasy spoon".

Celebrities Dine At Eisnebergs

My son assured me that "Eisnebergs" is famous and that I needed to give it a try. Well I reluctantly filed into the back of the restaurant with the rest of my posse and looked over the joint very carefully. Having grown up in my dad's luncheonette in Manhattan, I am no stranger to diner style food.

I Had Margarine on My Toast If You Bump Into My Doc

I decided to play it safe and order breakfast. I ordered two scrambled eggs (done well), Home Fries, dry rye toast with butter on the side (or margarine if you run into my doc). And to really feel like I was getting the Eisenberg experience I added an Egg Cream to my order. My friends who were joining my family for this "old world Jewish lunchonette dining experience" never heard of an Egg Cream so I needed to fill them in on the treat and give them a taste.

The Egg Cream won me over....the eggs were eggs......the home fries were superb.....the service was pleasant and a not too bad of a wait (although the meals came out in spurts). The other diners at my table had an enjoyable experience. The place is old and tired looking...but the experience of eating at an old fashioned Jewishy luncheonette was fun and nostalgic.

Photos courtesy of

http://www.roadfood.com/Restaurant/Overview/1856/eisenbergs-sandwich-shop


C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot
Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Using Bold And Colorful Vintage Tablecloths For Summer Entertaining

Summer Parties Come Alive With Exciting And Vibrant 1940s And 1950s Tablecloths


Now is the time to pull out all your funky, colorful, whimsical 1940s and 1950s kitchen tablecloths and use them outdoors for summer lawn parties, festive barbecues and tropical themed parties. Or bring the outdoors indoors with pastel colors, beach motifs and nature's beauty.

Using Vintage Style Themes

You will find so many different styles of vintage tablecloths to choose from. Common summer themes might include nautical, red and white, cottage colors, state souvenirs, checks, tropical, Mexicana, florals, geometrics, primary colors etc.

Bold Vintage Decorating

Be bold in your decorating selections. Don't be afraid to mix a red and white tablecloth with aqua or green chairs as shown in the lovely accompanying photo. Or choose a vibrant tablecloth such as the fruit patterned one below and accessorize your table with similar colors.

"Hot Kitchen And Home Collectibles of the 39s, 40s, 50s"

In the second edition of my book "Hot Kitchen and Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s, I have added a brand new chapter on vintage tablecloths featuring textiles from the collection at The Little Round Table.

Gorgeous Ideas From The Little Round Table

I must encourage you to visit The Little Round Table to see how you can set your table with lovely older linens and accessorize your tablescape with Fiestaware, old pottery, vintage glassware and dishes.

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Where Are All The Good Kitchen Collectibles From the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s?

Who Has All The Fabulous Kitchen Collectibles of Yesteryear?

It has become so hard to find kitchen collectibles I don't get it...where on earth has all the good stuff gone? Who has it? I have come home empty handed after several recent buying trips to my favorite antique haunts.

Kitsch n Stuff Still Has The Best Selection Of Vintage Kitchenwares

Don't get me wrong, my shop, Kitsch n Stuff at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford still has a beautiful selection of older kitchenwares, but let me confide in you...I work very hard to add GREAT stuff to my FAB collection.

Prices Keep Going Up For kitchen Collectibles

And do I need to tell you that the prices for ordinary vintage kitchen-wares and accessories is in the ridiculous zone? Let's take common spice tins? Not too long ago, I could come home from a tag sale with a shoe box of tin spice condiments for $2 bucks. Now I am finding run of the mill (no pun intended) spice containers for $8.00 a piece. CRAZY !

The Challenge Of Finding Kitchen-wares For Re-Sale

The days of finding reasonable priced and adorable patterned kitchen canisters are over. You will now see whopping prices on these kitchen favorites which make buying them for re-sale a real challenge.

So Where Oh Where Are The Kitchen Collectibles?

But back to my original question...where are all the good vintage housewares from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s? Do you have a clue? If you know where they are......write me at Dianne@cdiannezweig.com THANKS

Top photo courtesy of http://www.etsy.com/shop/PreserveCottage

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Decorating Your Vintage Style Kitchen With Collectible Aqua, Jade, Yellow, Lime Pottery Vases And Planters

Using Vintage Colorful Pottery In Today's Kitchen

Pottery vases and planters from the colorful era (1930s-1950s) are charming additions to today's sleek stainless steel kitchens.

Choosing Complimentary Colors

I have paired aqua, yellow, lime and jade colored vintage pottery together to form a very delightful and fresh look in my neutral toned kitchen.

Vintage Aqua Teapots, Pitchers, Planters, Vases

Glazed planters, vases, teapots, pitchers are displayed in many different areas of my kitchen. And I am still adding more pieces to the collection as I find them when I am out shopping at flea markets, shops and second hand stores.

Vary The Shapes And Sizes of Vintage Pottery

It is important to vary the shapes and sizes but also to keep some organization by repeating complimentary colors. I have found that aqua, yellow, lime green and Jade go together beautifully. The yellow color seems to perk up the collection offering just a little change and excitement.

Sometimes, I will add yellow flowers to a Jade vase for the same element of freshness.

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Using A Room Screen As A Wall In Your Antique Booth

Beautiful And Colorful Room Screens Add Pizazz To Your Antique Booth

Colorful room dividers or screens make great "walls" for your booth in an Antique Mall. If you look around at second hand shops or flea markets you may just come across a shabby room screen that can be transformed into a wonderful new look. Room dividers are inexpensive ways to customize your antique booth and add more wall space when there aren't walls between your booth and the next dealer space.

You Can Repair An Old Room Screen

You can repair an old screen or revamp it using wallpaper, fabric, paint or remnants. Room screens can be used to create a dividing wall between two booths as well as to offer an attractive backdrop for antique furnishing that you are selling.

Many dealers also hang objects on screens such as pictures, small collectibles, handbags etc.

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists