Collecting Anthropomorphic Spice Sets

  Whimsical Anthropomorphic Spice Set Featured At The Woodstock Antiques Center, Woodstock, CT 

 These delightful Anthropomorphic Spice shakers were found at The Woodstock Antique Center, Woodstock, CT
Many collectors are finding that these one time Five and Dime novelty kitchen accessories are climbing in value.
 For more about this topic read
http://cdiannezweig.blogspot.com/2010/06/collectors-adore-cheezy-anthropomorphic.html

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 Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

Decorating With Vintage Garden Planters And Accessories

   Charming Ceramic Vintage Planters  

This time of year you will find a lot of vintage garden planters being displayed in local antique shops and flea markets. Now is the time to scoop these gems up. I particularly like the combination of white and red. You will find lots of planters at my shop Kitsch n Stuff.

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 Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

A Vintage Turquoise Hair Dryer Adds Retro Pizazz To Shop Display

    Vintage Hair Dryer Creates A Retro Feeling

 I loved the addition of a Turquoise vintage hair blower to this shop display. Spotted at "Body Talk" in   Avon, CT., a trendy women's apparel shop which always has terrific displays. This turquoise hair dryer  was a baby boomer delight. The dryer is not for sale, but the contemporary styled apparel is! Just to be clear...Body Talk is not a vintage shop......but you will find plenty of  new clothing styled to remind you of earlier collections.  

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 Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

Vintage Children's Collectibles Featured At Kitsch n Stuff, Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT

 Collectors Of Vintage Children's Collectibles Will Adore The Collection At Kitsch n Stuff 

 You will find wonderful vintage children's collectibles at my shop Kitsch n Stuff  which is part of The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT

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 Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

Kitsch n Stuff Added A Gallery Of Vintage Prints, Original Paintings And Whimscial Art

 Kitschy Art At The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT

For Mother's Day, I decided to give my shop Kitsch n Stuff   located at The Collinsville Antiques Center of New Hartford, CT a new look. Now one large wall has a gallery of vintage and original prints and paintings. The look is FAB. These  charming paintings and prints will not last too long. Now they can be seen instead of tucked away in all the nooks and crannies in my booth. It was a big job re-arranging my booth, but the end results were KITSCH at it's best. Hope to see you there!

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 Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

Collecting Vintage Flamingos

Flamingos Adored By Collectors  

Hello Funky Flamingo

Three Florida Girls Etsy.com 

Did you know that vintage Flamingos are very collectible? These long necked pink birds known for standing on one leg are very social and congregate  in colonies in Central and South America, the West Indies and the Galapagos Islands.

Flamingo Souvenirs  

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But not only do humans enjoy watching these birds hanging out with other Flamingos, we  adore keeping images and statues of them around. Back in the 1950s, tourists came back with lot's of Flamingo souvenirs from trips to Florida and other warmer climates.
The Flamingowas found on kitchen towels, salt and pepper shakers, snow globes, tip trays, beverage glasses, clothing and more.

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Flamingo Collectibles Up In Price

Flamingo collectibles are as hot as the climates these birds enjoy. You will find lots of vintage souvenirs with Flamingo designs from ceramic knick knacks to kitchenware, textiles, decorative  accessories. Prices vary according to the manufacture and rarity of object. While most Flamingo kitsch can be purchased from $5.00-25.00, you will also find additional Flamingo collectibles which are priced much higher such as the California Pottery birds shown in this post.

As with any popular collectible, when there is demand, the price climbs. And these pink pals are attracting a lot of interest.  Flamingos are adored by many collectors young and old who are charmed by these funky Retro birds which were popular in the 1950s.

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 Authors The Society of Professional Journalists