Patriotic Collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT

Colorful Holiday Themed Patriotic Collectibles On Display at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT

One of the dealers at The Collinsville Antiques Company is a designer who recreates vintage collectibles into new versions of the old. He is quite talented.  Over the years he has accumulated quite a collection of his treasures which he displays in holiday themed presentations in his antique booth What makes his booth so exciting is that he mixes in orginal collectibles with the newly designed replicas. His booth is a must see.

Visit:
http://www.collinsvilleantiques.com/

Photos taken by C. Dianne Zweig at 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

Clown Haters : Not Exactly Collectors of Clown Dolls and Toys..Find Out Why

Clown Phobics Have A Lot of Company

Why are so many children and adults afraid of clowns. Yes there are plenty of clown collectors out there, but there are also so many people who are seriously spooked by seeing not only real clowns, but clown dolls, toys and figurines. The extreme fear of clowns is called  Coulrophobia. There is even a website devoted to clown haters called I Hate Clowns

 Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-history-and-psychology-of-clowns-being-scary-20394516/?c=y%3Fno-ist


Are you a lover or hater of clowns ?...tell us more:

Photo taken by C. Dianne Zweig at the Madison Antique Show, Madison, 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

Natural Antiques And Collectible Objects make Up The Primitive Organic Look At Queen Anne Antiques, Canton, CT

Queen Anne Antiques, Canton, CT Features "Primitive Organic Style"

Here is a  new term I have been introduced to at Queen Anne Antiques in Canton, CT....."Primitifve Organic". That is how April, the owner of this wonky shop on Route 44 now describes her small but always chock filled shop. April's shop has gone through quite a metamorphorsis over the eyes. She has also moved her store several times and I follow her wherever she goes. Each time she makes a move, her shop changes and that is the fun part.

Primitive Modern Decorating With Collectibles

On a recent visit to April, I did indeed notice that her shop was looking a little different. She explained that she calls it "Primitive Organic". I have heard some people describe this type of decorating style as "Primitive Modern" or "Urban Organic".
You get the point, two or more different
decorating styles are combining featuring an updated version of a familiar yet vintage look.

Decorating With Natural Objects

In the case of the marriage of "Primitive" and "Organic" you will find lots of natural materials such as woods, twines, textiles, baskets, boxes, ceramics, handmade and functional
objects used.

The style has a very tropical or travelled influence. Yet there are also the additions of what we think of as "Primitives" such as tinware, metal containers, early collectibles and antiques.

Queen Anne Antiques
163 Albany Turnpike, Suite 100
Rt. 44, Canton, CT. 06019

860-847-2094
Open Wednesday-Saturday 11-5

Photographs shown taken by C. Dianne Zweig at Queen Anne Antiques, Canton, 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

Adding Color And Interest To Glassware Displays In An Antique Shop Or Mall

Vintage Game Pieces Add Interest To Depression Era Glass Candy Dish

I spotted this eye catching display at Antique On The Farmington in Collinsville, CT, a pretty vintage glass candy dish was filled with an assortment of game parts such as dice and letters to create a very lively display. It was hard to miss this colorful display as I was strolling this popular multi-dealer store. The game pieces as well as ther dish were for sale .

Photogrpah taken by C. Dianne Zweig at Antiques On The Farmington, Collinsville, 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

Why Mother's Day Is So Much Work: Confessions of A Baby Boomer Mom

Boomers Unite: Spilling The Beans About Celebrating Mother's Day 

Now that Mother's Day is over, I can share with my readers what they already know.....Mother's Day is a lot of work!  I have talked with many moms with 20 and 30 something aged children and I hear lots of similar stories. First there is the pre-Mother's Day planning. This is the phase when your children are figuring out how to squeeze in a weekend visit with mom and still leave plenty of time   to return to their own apartments to catch up on their chores such as laundry or shopping.  Many "kids" resolve this dilemma by carting their laundry to mom's house. There is something to be said about spending quality time with mom on Mother's Day while folding a month's worth of towels.

Mother's Day Is A Juggling Act

When chores are not the issue, there is often "the juggling act factor" which can get complicated when you are trying to get sibs together for Mother's Day...many of our kids struggle with how to be in three different places at the very same time. Tell me I'm not the only one who is exhausted from trying to get everyone in the same place at the same time?

Visiting Mom For Mother's Day: Time For Negotiations 

Once our kids get the time logistics squared away there are prractical issues like who is paying for what.  This "money" phase generally requires some degree of negotiation. In a nutshell, it comes down to "mom....if you want me to visit...I'll need you to

pay for my bus or train ride".  Smart kids get their parents to pay for both the coming and the going. Smarter parents agree to pay for just one way and that is the return trip (back to their apartments).

Planning Your Mother's Day Weekend Meals: Use A Spread Sheet

Once all the details are ironed out, and everyone is in the comforts of the family home, meals are the next big matter to determine. This require a
lot of attention to what the prevailing diet is for each of your children ( also applies to adult children). If you have three or four or more kids, you may find that by using a spread sheet you   will have better control on the situation. Afterall it is not easy figuring out who is gluten free and vegan; who is lactose intolerant but would accept a soy cheese pizza if they had too, who is Paleo on weekdays but not on the weekend; who is allergic to lobster; who despises mayonaise or spicy mustard or ketchup etc.

With any luck meals are under control and gifts are shared. And that my friends is a topic worthy of another blog post. So readers tell us about your Mother's Day..... was it a lot of work? Come ohn...you are among your baby boomer bloggers...spill the beans.  

Photos taken by C.Dianne Zweig at Antiques on The Famington, Collinsville, 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

Delightful Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers Are Favorites Among Collectors

Charming Collectible Salt and Pepper Shakers Are Popular Sellers
This post is about how "charming" sells, especially when you are talking about collectible salt and pepper shakers. If you are a dealer trying to figure out what to buy for your shop or online antique store, consider the "adorable" factor when buying collectibles.

Anthropomorphic Salt and Pepper Shakers   

While salt and pepper shakers of all kinds are highly collectible, the "sweet" ones sell much quicker than others. Anthropomorphic shakers... ones with faces often fall into this category. Other charmers are bluebirds, poodles, doggies,

Look Over Older Salt and Pepper Shakers Before Buying 

In my book "Hot Kitchen and Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s", I devoted an entire chapter to the topic of "Charming Couples". This section not only included salt and pepper shakers, but other figurines of delightful "couples". Be sure when you are buying ceramics and plastics that there are no cracks, chips, staining. It is amazing to me how these once Five and Dimestore items are now being sold for sometimes $18.00-45.00 and more. And guess what,...they sell!

The cuties shown in this article were photographed by C. Dianne Zweig at Antiques on The Farmington, Collinsville, CT

Also see Collector Adore "Cheezy" Anthropomorphic Kitchen Collectibles

Also see Collecting Anthropomorphic Spice Sets

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

The Art of Style: Fine Art & Contemporary Fashion" Featuring The Fuse Factory Artists of The Farmington Valley Arts Center at Bodytalk Boutique May 1, 2014, 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Opening Night, May 1 For The Fuse Factory Artists of The Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, CT 

Tonight, May 1, 2014 is a big night for me and my sister Fuse-ettes....tonight, The Fuse FactoryArtists is having the opening reception for our debut show "The Art of Style: Fine Art & Contemporary Fashion" at Bodytalk Boutique, 21 East Main St., Avon, CT.   Our opening wine and cheese reception is from 5:30-8:00 and will also include music and a few surprises. Terry, the amazingly creative manager of Bodytalk and her spirited staff have transformed this popular clothing store into an exciting, vibrant, quirky Chelsea-esque art gallery. Artwork will be on exhibit the entire month of May.


Spring Into Color at Bodytlak Boutique, Avon, CT

Bodytalk's Spring line of stylish clothing  has been paired with coordinating artwork, sculpture and ceramics from eleven different artists who all have studios in the nearby Farmington Valley Arts Center. The Fuse Factory Artists adopted their group name from the original use of the Art Center building which houses the "Climax Fuse Company in 1884.  OK stop laughing..... I didn't know myself, I was renting studio space in such an "exciting" place.

The Fuse Factory Artists An Artist Collective With Members Who Have Studios at The Farmington Valley Arts Center  

Anyway back to our professional group of artists. Our mission is to take our work on the road and to get out of our studio once in a while. There are currently 11 members of this recently formed artist collective with a few fence sitters who are soon to join us.  Melissa Meredith, a Master printmaker at FVAC came up with our wonky name which was enthusiastically adopted by the group. Our terrific logo was designed by group member, Susan Brereton. Getting consensus on our "identity" is a miracle in of itself....have you ever gotten 11 women in a room together to agree on anything ...no less 11 very accomplished juried artists?

Meet The Fuse Factory Artists

Our clan or is it posse, includes Candace Abbott, Ginny August, Annette Baser, Susan Brereton, Claire Fish, Betsy Gardner, Fran Hoffnagle, Danielle Langford, Estelle Laschever, Melisssa Meredith, and yours truly C. Dianne Zweig. Each of the artists works completely differently with works featuring original oil painings, ceramics, pottery, sculpture, Mixed media, Monotypes, collages and more.

Readers Please Tell Others About The Fuse Factory Artists

Please help me out, by spreading the word about our show. Be sure to let me know if you are a blog follower when you visit. Hope to see you soon!

   
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