Kathryn Frund Assemblage Artist Created a Whimsical Sculpture to Talk About How Balloons Are Killing Wildlife and The Envirnment

Assemblage Artist Kathryn Frund at Erector Square

On Saturday I visited the art studio of Kathryn Frund who delights in finding meaningful found objects that she reassembles to make an assemblage which communicates an important message. In this re-cycled Chandelier construction Kathryn has taken balloon, string, ribbon remnants that she found on the beach and as created an attractive assemblage
attached to old street sign signage.

Balloons are killing wildlife on land, sea, air. Read more at http://balloonsblow.org/impacts-on-wildlife-and-environment/ 

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

Rediscovered Fabric Designs From the 1950s: The Kissing Fish Archive of Michale Nicholson

Michael Nicholson: 1950s Designer

Bopping around the internet looking for inspiration for my current series on 1950s Mixed Media art pieces, I came across an online website called Midcentury Magazine  which has wonderful articles on living a Contemporary lifestyle.  In this post on The Kissing Fish Archive, designer Michael Nicholson's fabric designs are uncovered by his nephew  Ben. You can read the article at http://midcenturymagazine.com/furniture-objects/kissing-fish-archive-fabric-designs-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

Design Icon Irene Apfel Collaborating With Happy Socks For "Funky Chic" Prints

Knock Your Socks Off....Irene Apfel Is Designing For Happy Socks! 

My absolutely favorite designer, Irene Apfel is collaborating with my absolute favorite Swedish sock company to feature six new prints that will knock your sock off! At 95, Irene is such an inspiration! You go girl. Here are some links you will enjoy:

In Style article:http://www.instyle.com/fashion/iris-apfel-launches-happy-socks-collection

Happy Socks Company: https://www.happysocks.com/us/colabs/local-heroes/

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

Picturesque 1950s-1960s Gravel Art Featured On Facebook Page

Gravel Art: Favorite Hobby in the 1950s and 1960s...Now on Facebook


Glenn Waters has taken the time to establish both a website and Facebook Page dedicated to the popular 1950s and 1960s hobby of making Gravel and stone Wall Decor artwork. These kits kept many  postwar dads and moms busy. My dad has made the Queen and King below and Im wondering if this image I came across could actually be dad'd work. I also fondly remember a set of parrots he carefully crafted at our dinette table.

Popular Gravel kit themes were exotic birds, Geisha girls, poodles, jesters,  Asian landscapes, musical instruments, florals, seascapes, religious themes, wine and fruit and more. Also check out: https://www.pinterest.com/jolene2628/gravel-art/

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.comDianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

   

Susan Waggoner's Nostalgic Holiday Books Delight Baby Boomers

Christmas In October With Susan Waggoner's Delightful Holiday Books

I recently discovered Susan Waggoner's  series of books on Nostalgic topics: My readers will LOVE LOVE LOVE these books. The pictures bring you back to your childhood days and you will adore vintage images of your favorite memories! While the titles appear to be Christmas focused, the books will dazzle you with photos and advertisements of  your  favorite holiday catalogues, toys, shopping, gatherings, decor and more. These books are for everyone !

 For more titles see: https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Waggoner/e/B001H6WE8W/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

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

Visiting Lamothe Sugar House in Burlington, Connecticut

The Sweetest Wedding 
Favors at Lamothe Sugar House

On a scouting mission to find party favors for my daughter's wedding I found myself at Lamothe Sugar House in Burlington, CT.  Lamothe  has to be one of the most charming farm-gift shops I have visited anywhere in New England.  Tucked away off a Country road in a residential area

is this sweet (no pun intended) Maple syrup business which  sells syrup, candies, books, baking goods, kitchen utensils, breakfast items and more. Be sure to ask about tours and group talks.



C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles 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
bles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of

Vintage Scrabble Sets Re-assembled Into Personalized Works of Art

Scrabble Collage Is A Unique Holiday Or Special Gift 

If you are a Scrabble maven, you may really like this "Personalized Scrabble Word Collage" art-gift  I came across at a Craft Show in Avon, CT. Kate Smith, the artist collects dozens and dozens of old scrabble sets and creates a special board which is re-purposed into a work of art to give as a one of a kind gift.  Kate arranges the scrabble tiles with the important milestones, names, locations, college, hobbies, interests which represent that special person you are honoring.

What was so special about Kate's exhibit of sample work was how many different scrabble boards she has collected. And I guess if you are missing a particular letter in your own set...I bet Kate has it!
You can contact Kate at Foxxmolder@aol.com

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

New Life Chairs: Artisan Company That Re-Purposes Children's Wooden Chairs and Tables

Giving A New Life To An Old Children's Set of Chairs and Table

Have you noticed that it is becoming harder to find a sturdy children's set of wooden table and chairs? You are apt to find plastic sets, but the really nice wooden sets are not as easy to  find.  Recently I came across a small Artisan company called "New Life Chairs". Robert, takes older children's chairs and tables and gives them a new life. Antique dealers and others should take note that if you find a wooden set in rough condition, these items are still very desirable to artisans who scout for these sets to re-do and sell as re-purposed children's furniture.

Visit: http://newlifechairsct-com.3dcartstores.com/

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

Happy Versus Unhappy "Hoarders" : The Inside Story On Clutter

Do You Have A Lot of Stuff ?

People often refer to themselves as a "hoarder" even when they are not really a "hoarder" but  shall we say are rather robust collectors. Now their collections can be NEAT or SLOPPY and they can feel proud of their COLLECTIONS or miserable about their stuff...too much stuff you might think as an outsider.  But I am convinced that just having a lot of stuff  does not label you a hoarder, so those of you who are reading this blog can relax in knowing that the size of your piles does not count towards level of craziness or
unhappiness for that matter.

Compulsive Collecting 

Now I'm not making light of  people who are troubled and who indeed live in home situations where their behavior of holding on to massive amounts of un-needed things is getting in the way of living a safe life. Nor am I minimizing the difficulty depressed people have mobilizing themselves to clean up.

Happy Collectors

I am pointing out that many people either enjoy being surrounded by STUFF or are so busy they can't keep up with their accumulations both old and new. These folks may look like hoarders but are really not, they are perfectly content, happy, reasonably normal ...they just have a lot of STUFF!

Read more: http://cdiannezweig.blogspot.com/search/label/collectors%20on%20the%20couch 


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

Tips When Looking at Nursing Homes For Mom or Dad Even When You Are Not Looking For One

I Never Wanted dad In A Nursing Home....But He is There. 

Well I finally got to the point where dad has been transitioned to a Nursing home. I cried the entire weekend he was admitted, but I gotta tell you..he's doing better with other people around.

He was taken to the Nursing home directly from a near by hospital ER after he fell and banged up his face pretty badly. The decision was made at that point to have him in a long term facility because he was falling too much at home.

 I had already looked into Nursing homes a fews years back and had a heads up on the selection process and was lucky that one of my top choices had an available bed.

6 Tips When Looking at Nursing Homes For Mom or Dad 


1. Even if you think your loved one will not be going to a Nursing home, I would still go visit Nursing homes and become familiar with ones in your area.

2. Choose the best Nursing home which is closest to your home or work, so you can conveniently visit.

3. Fill out applications and have on file, because it's often tough to get into a better Nursing home,

4. Stop agonizing about placing your mom or dad "in a home", if you choose wisely you may actually be improving their quality of life.

5. Don't assume you know whether mom or dad would like a single or double room if given the choice. Sometimes older people want a roommate because they are frightened to be alone or they want company.

6. Even if mom or dad did not eat or engage in activities at home, they are apt to behave very differently in a new setting. The bottom line, is as well as we think we know our loved ones, you will find out that there are a lot of  unexpected and positive changes that may happen.

Read more articles on this topic: http://cdiannezweig.blogspot.com/search/label/older%20adults


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