tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81778191429520664282024-03-14T04:12:03.603-04:00C. Dianne Zweig - Kitsch 'n StuffCollectors delight with a funky and kitschy look at retro, vintage and hip kitchens and homes of the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and beyond. Decorating with antiques and collectibles,design, psychology of collecting, junk collecting, mixed media, artsy stuff, trends and lifestyle.C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11158682996021712156noreply@blogger.comBlogger1115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-92013584202375801612018-08-17T16:16:00.000-04:002018-08-17T16:25:37.366-04:00Vintage Alphabet Nursery Blocks A Popular Collectible
Children's Building Blocks Have Been Around For Centuries
It seems that everywhere I go, I'm seeing stacks of vintage children's blocks for sale. These colorful wooden playtime favorites have been around for a very long time with a variety of styles. Alphabets, numbers, animals, Disney characters and storybook themes are common designs on both paper and wooden blocks.
While most of the C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-42336652199409332332017-06-19T17:24:00.000-04:002017-06-19T17:24:09.609-04:00Florida Bungalow on Etsy.com Has The Most Amazing Colorful 1950s Abstract and Floral Barkcloth Fabrics
BARKCLOTH NEWS: FABULOUS FABRICS
AT FLORIDA BUNGALOW ON ETSY.COM
I somehow stumbled onto the site of Florida Bungalow on Etsy.com and my eyes popped out of my head. She has the most amazing barkcloth I have seen in quite awhile. One of these days I need to talk with her directly and hear all about how she finds these gems. Right now, drop everything and take a look: Here is the link:&C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-6796678456517411572017-06-19T17:09:00.000-04:002017-06-22T10:47:04.978-04:00 Catching On To The Ins and Outs of Nursing HomesWhat Adult Children Can Expect When Their Parent is In A Nursing Home
It's been awhile since my dad has been placed in a Nursing Home and I'm catching on to the ins and outs of long term care. In fact this is the second home my dad has been in so I am building up comparative experiences.
Keep Cool In Nursing Homes
Yesterday was Father's day and the weather outside was HOT, MUGGY and C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-72922321372479946012017-06-19T16:27:00.001-04:002017-06-19T16:27:34.188-04:00 Wake Up Your Antique Booth With Some Crazy Wild Colors And Designs
Bill Healy's Funky Art at Kitsch n Stuff
Sometimes you just need to wake up your antique booth with some crazy wild colors and designs. So that is exactly what I did after I bought a collection of artwork from a friend who was having a tag sale. Look how cool Bill Healy's work looks with my 1950s barkcloth pillow and drapes in the background. You will find some funky finds in my booth C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-35614185494585809432017-06-19T15:47:00.000-04:002017-06-19T16:28:36.968-04:00Displaying Magnets At An Outdoor Craft Show Using An Old Metal Street Sign On A Post
Clever Display Ideas From Eliza Dolittle Today
While visiting the Celebrate West Hartford Fair, I spotted a cool way to exhibit magnets at an outdoor show. This clever vendor ( http://elizadolittletoday.weebly.com/ ) used old metal sign to show visitors the magnets she was selling inside her booth. For more clever ideas from this digital photographer who
C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-5406626342757767002017-03-11T18:39:00.000-05:002017-03-11T18:40:22.578-05:00 Bargello Needlepoint: Popular In The 1970s Is Back As A Needlecraft Hobby
Bargello Needlepoint Is Back As A Hobby
I spotted this Bargello needlepoint pillow recently at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT and remembered how this very old form of needlecraft was quite the craze in the 70s. Today everyone seems to be doodling or coloring for relaxation. In the 70s, we all were doing Bargello, a colorful series of patterns with geometric or abstract C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-89441488073711198212017-03-11T18:05:00.000-05:002017-03-11T18:23:23.784-05:00Guy Collectibles: The Rusty Truth About Collecting Oil Cans, Signs, Automotive Stuff
Guy Collectibles: The Rusty Truth About Collecting Oil Cans, Signs, Automotive Stuff
Is there such a thing as guy collectibles? You know, "stuff" that men like to buy? What exactly would fall into this category........oil cans, old metal signs, automobile memorabilia etc. The truth is, not everyone who buys old rusty oil cans etc. is a guy. Yes..there are some women who also collect "C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-25538944543568058502017-03-11T17:44:00.001-05:002017-03-11T17:44:55.411-05:00Using An Old Baker's Cabinet As A Home Work Or Craft Station
Vintage Baker's Cabinets Can Be Used For Home Office Or Craft Station
Surprise this post is not about the beauty of using an old Baker's cabinet or Hoosier cabinet in your kitchen. Have you ever considered turning one of these old cabinets into a work station or craft table. The shelves, drawers, lower cabinets and pull out table top make this unit a perfect versatile storage and work place forC. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-30605475605360074372017-01-31T17:51:00.004-05:002017-01-31T19:15:05.681-05:00 Moving To A Nursing Home: What Kind Of Clothing To Bring
Packing Up Mom or Dad's Clothing For A Long Term Residence (Nursing Home)
How do you know what to bring to a Nursing home when you are moving a loved one from their family home to their new residence? I guess one might think that the answer depends on whether you live in a warm climate or a cold climate? On the contrary, the answer is almost the same for a variety of climates C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-85918087688547835552017-01-31T14:20:00.000-05:002017-01-31T14:30:47.681-05:00Decorating Your Antique Booth, Shop Or Home With A Vintage Valentine's Day Theme
Antique Valentine's Day Decorating
Decorating your Antique booth or shop for Valentine's Day is easier than you think if you just use a little creativity in the process. Today I am inspired by visiting The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford Connecticut. The photos shown were taken by me at this 22,000 square feet Antique Mall. I'd like to share some ideas with you C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-24876578883622777892017-01-31T12:43:00.000-05:002017-01-31T16:34:52.417-05:00Pink Grapefruit Style on Etsy.com A Source For Vintage Sewing Notions, Cards, Decor, Crafts For Valentines DayVisiting Pink Grapefruit Style: An Etsy.com Store For Your Valentine's Craft and Decorating Needs
Pink Grapefruit Style on Etsy.com specializes in vintage sewing notions, trim, buttons, holiday decor, cards, craft supplies. It is one of the sweetest shops online that I have visited over the years.
The 1920s-30s Valentine shown in this post is listed at Pink Grapefruit as having some C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-62808106465624432282017-01-31T12:18:00.000-05:002017-01-31T12:47:13.813-05:00Retro Vintage: A Community That Celebrates Great Things From Yesteryear
The Kitschy Collector Discovers Retro Vintage:
I have been having a lot of fun this past week discovering some very busy Facebook groups and pages that appeal to those of us who love living in the past. RETRO VINTAGE is an online community https://www.facebook.com/RETROVintage1/ which opened as a PAGE in 2013 covering all the "great things from yesteryear".  C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-72448013804386368532017-01-31T11:20:00.000-05:002017-01-31T11:22:23.297-05:00 Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT Has A New Facebook Page Managed By The Editor of I Antique Online.comVisit The New Facebook Page For Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT
I spend way too much time on the internet...but I guess so do my readers. I now have added yet another exciting and informative site to my already crowded portfolio online. For the past few weeks I have been managing and nurturing the Facebook page for The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT. C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-57671908964068557412016-12-17T17:37:00.001-05:002016-12-17T18:55:22.479-05:00 "Re-Creative" this Holiday Season With Recycled Holiday Gifts You Can Make With Your Children Spending Time With The Family Making Recycled Holiday GIfts: Tips From The Topeka-Shawnee Library
Are you close to the holidays and freaking out because you are just NOT ready? Chill...help is on the way...think about a trip to your local library to learn about homemade gift ideas that you can make. The Topeka-Shawnee library might be helpful as a start, with a blog that C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-43856602516642498472016-12-17T17:15:00.000-05:002017-02-20T12:04:38.057-05:00Entertaining For The Holidays Using Vintage Mosaic Candy Dishes and Trays
Yo Yo Yo...A Mosaic Holiday for Retro Collectors
Retro funky collectors, this hoiday idea is for you if you like to serve your family and guests holiday snacks in kitschy dishes. I spotted these wonder Mosaic trays and candy dishes at The Collinsville Antiques Company in New Hartford, CT a few weeks ago. If you are asking me whether I bought these tiled treasures...the answer is...I C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-43530167452486189072016-12-17T16:46:00.001-05:002016-12-17T18:59:07.117-05:00Kitschy Retro Camper Decorating Ideas
Go Camping In A Retro Or Whimsically Decorated Camper: Ideas From Country Living
If your dreaming about a Kitschy Retro Christmas spent in a vintage Camper, than you will adore the decorating ideas Country Living featured in http://www.countryliving.com/home-design/decorating-ideas/g1808/unique-rv-decorating-ideas/?slide=2 I love how this designer used a bold turquoiuse wall with C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-37843154192703232922016-12-17T16:37:00.000-05:002016-12-17T16:37:47.835-05:00Making Christmas Ornaments From Upcycled Sterling Plate Flatware Silverware Have A Merry Merry Upcycled Christmas
Here is a great gift for those of you who love a vintage holiday look. Artisans at Twisted Metal creative beautiful Christmas tree ornaments upcycled from Sterling Plate Flatware Silverware. You will so find so many unique holiday gifts and functional art made by artist Neva Starr. Here is the link http://www.spoon.fish/shop
C. Dianne ZweigC. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-44883397137538253622016-12-17T16:22:00.001-05:002016-12-17T16:23:19.269-05:00Inspired By Origami: Face Masks Made From Toilet Paper Rolls By Artist Junior Fritz Jacquet
Wierd Face Masks Made From Toilet Paper Rolls: Artist http://www.juniorfritzjacquet.com/
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/08/toilet-paper-rolls-squished-into-funny-faces-by-junior-fritz-jacquet/
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 C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-86281169576142580442016-12-09T16:15:00.000-05:002016-12-09T16:20:22.185-05:00 What To Do With All Those Extra Chopsticks Chinese Take Out Extras That You Can Re-Use In Your Kitchen Or Craft Room
If you visited my dad over the years and you opened his kitchen drawers you would find compartments of "extra" condidments that came with Chinese food take out orders. There would be Duck Sauce packets to last a lifetime. Amazingly he kept his inventory of packets of Soy sauce, Duck sauce, Mustard, C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-17049465244098230412016-12-03T11:27:00.000-05:002016-12-03T11:28:03.056-05:00 Organized Clutter Features Charming Alternative Christmas Trees Made From Vintage Housewares
Making Homemade Christmas Trees Using Vintage Kitchen Funnels, Sieves, Rolling Pins
I'll start off by saying that my experience in making homemade Christmas trees ended back in grade school when my pal Sharon and I created a giant custom coloring book to take to children in the hospital. However after seeing this wonderful blog post on making "Alternative Christmas Trees" on the C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-26874159106031403892016-12-03T10:57:00.003-05:002016-12-03T10:59:37.982-05:00Creating s Junk Wall: Spotted On The Whimsical Website "Organized Clutter"Creating a Junk Wall Using Old Wooden Boxes and Collectibles
I found this really fun website called Organized Clutter which features a section on decorating with collectibles. I thought you might enjoy seeing a Junk Wall. I would love to do this in my home, but I just haven't gotten the nerve to carry it out get. Using old wooden boxes to create vignettes is really charming and leaves plenty of C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-14762770828335151262016-11-30T19:39:00.000-05:002016-11-30T19:40:52.689-05:00Handmade Scottie Christmas Ornaments Will Charm Collectors
Puffin Patchwork On Etsy.com Showcases Her Delightful Felt Ornaments For Christmas
I get very nostalgic when I see handmade felt toys and ornaments, because my grandmother Sophie used to charm me with her crafts. In the spirit of the season, I wanted to introduce Puffin Patchwork on Etsy.com. a delightful shop specializing in vintage and Retro inspired felt ornaments. You will find C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-38376381149990824012016-11-28T16:03:00.001-05:002016-11-28T16:03:26.385-05:00Collecting Matchbox Cars: What Grandparents Need to Know
Matchbox Cars are More Than Toys: They Are Collectibles
I spent the Thanksgiving weekend parking cars...Matchbox cars that is. For three days straight I played with my grandson on the floor rolling vintage Matchbox cars down a homemade ramp I made from a piece of Foam board. After the cars rolled down the ramp, we parked the cars. When the parking lot got too crowded it was down the C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-23592282965467012282016-10-31T09:38:00.000-04:002016-10-31T10:01:34.056-04:00Kathryn 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 C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177819142952066428.post-60714427015277815892016-10-31T09:24:00.001-04:002016-10-31T09:24:10.108-04:00Rediscovered Fabric Designs From the 1950s: The Kissing Fish Archive of Michale NicholsonMichael 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 &C. Dianne Zweighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11069104616201451770noreply@blogger.com0