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

Decorating Your Antique Booth To Look Like A Vintage Woolworth Toy Counter During The Christmas Holiday

Setting Up A Vintage Woolworth Counter At The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT

In every Antique Mall I have rented space in, I have always delighted in the odd shaped, challenging booth spaces . In my present location at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, my current space borders an area that tends to get the hard to place larger items.

Sprucing Up Your Antique Booth For The Holidays

In other words, STUFF gets ....shall we say " placed" right near my booth. Right now there are two funky pinball machines that are GREAT! But sometimes not so wonderful items migrate to my end of the store. So when a terrific antique glass showcase ended up next to my booth and began to become the collecting cabinet for rusty GUY STUFF I needed to rescue the glass cabinet and create an attractive alternative. I analyzed the showcase and immediately thought of Woolworth's at Christmas time. I had a plan B!.

Creating A Colorful Woolworth Toy Counter

I asked the owners of the Mall if I could transform their glass case into a "Woolworth" inspired Five and Dime toy department for the holidays, This idea would be something visitors with families might enjoy looking at. Doug and Cindy, owners of The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT were pleased with my idea. I quickly gathered up as many vintage toys and holidays collectibles as I could find and mixed Christmas collectibles to creat my Faux Woolworth Counter! As yo can see the tree was adorned with vintage potholders...red, green, white...it works!.

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

Finding Santa Snoring At The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT

Santa is Snug In His Bed At The Collinsville Antiques Company Of New Harford, CT

I was walking up and down the aisles at The Collinsville Antiques Company in New Hartford, CT and I heard snoring. Well to be perfectly honest, at first I just heard a NOISE and I wasn't quite sure what the noise was. But I have heard that noise before (every night) and I knew it was a noise I was familiar with.

A Santa Doll That Snores

But as I walked through this 20,000 square feet Antique emporium, the NOISE got louder and clearer. It was the sound of SNORING. But where was it coming from? Then I walked into one of the dealer's booth and lo and behold, a mechanized Santa doll, was sound asleep in his toy bed snoring. His chest actually moved up and down as he took a deep breath. I suppose this dealer thought having a snoring Santa was a cute idea. Well after awhile, another dealer did a big service to everyone and pulled the plug on Santa! Peace and quiet at last....one needs a certain degree of peace when out antiquing.

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

Antiquing Indoors At The Collinsville Antiques Company Of New Hartford, CT

Cool Off: You Can Spend Hours Antiquing At The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, Connecticut

Where can you go antiquing when it is sizzling out ? When it is hot hot hot...you need an escape which is indoors and where you can entertain yourself for hours at a time. showers ...I head to a large indoor Antique Mall where I can enjoy antiquing out of the sun and heat.

Check Out Kitsch n Stuff

I'll even go to the Antique Mall where my own shop Kitsch n Stuff is located and instead of fussing with my booth I put on my shopper hat and go antiquing! On these days, I act like a customer walking up and down the aisles pretending I haven't seen some of these booths before.
The Collinsville Antiques Company Has Everything For Antique Collectors

The truth is, that even if you are very familiar with a particular Multi-dealer store, dealers are always bringing in new things and each time you stroll an Antique Mall you are bound to find something new. I have yet to leave The Collinsville Antiques Company without a few new items.

Check Out Buck's Homemade Ice Cream At The Colllinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford

At The Colllinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT you can shop unit you drop and than revive yourself with an amazing lunch in their in house Retro style cafe. After lunch you can order take a few more runs around the store and return to the cafe for Buck's ice cream . Buck's ice cream has been around since 1949 and is a New England favorite.

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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

Treat Yourself To An Afternoon Out At The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT

You Can Spend Hours Antiquing At The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, Connecticut

Where can you go antiquing when it is raining out ? Since I am not a big fan of sloshing around in mud and heavy rain showers ...I head to a large indoor Antique Mall where I can entertain myself for an afternoon.

Check Out Kitsch n Stuff

I'll even go to the Antique Mall where my own shop Kitsch n Stuff is located and instead of fussing with my booth I put on my shopper hat and go antiquing! On these days, I act like a customer walking up and down the aisles pretending I haven't seen some of these booths before.

You Won't Leave The Collinsville Antiques Company Without Some Goodies

The truth is, that even if you are very familiar with a particular Multi-dealer store, dealers are always bringing in new things and each time you stroll an Antique Mall you are bound to find something new. I have yet to leave The Collinsville Antiques Company without a few new items.

Stay For Lunch At The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT

At The Colllinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT you can shop unit you drop and then revive yourself with an amazing lunch in their in house Retro style cafe. After lunch you can take a few more runs around the store and return to the cafe for Buck's ice cream . Buck's ice cream has been around since 1949 and is a New England favorite.

Visit The Antique Mall Group On I Antique Online.com

But what if you li9ve too far away to pop into The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT.? What else can you do? Where else can you go ? The answer is easy....jump online to I Antique Online.com and visit our Antique Mall Group .

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

The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford Is Open Every Day To Help You Cope With Cabin Fever

Visiting The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford Will Is Just What The Doctor Ordered For The Winter Blues

This weekend.....treat yourself to the perfect answer to CABIN FEVER....take a ride to The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, Connecticut Route 44).

22,000 Square Feet Showroom At Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT.

This HUGE Antique Mall has over 22,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles. And of course it is home to my shop, "Kitsch n' Stuff.

Elegant, Funky, Victorian, Retro, Shabby, Mod, Formal, Kitschy, Classic, Traditional, Casual, Eclectic, Affordable

I took some photos of the variety of dealers you will find at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford. This gigantic store used to be located in the town of Collinsville in the old ax factory, but a few years ago they moved int oa new spot in New Hartford, very close to the old store. The new showroom has better lighting, easier aisles, accessibility for wheelchairs, an in house Retro cafe which serves very good food and lots and lots of terrific dealers.

The Best Dealers In New England At The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford

Many of the dealers have been with the owners Doug and Cindy for a very long time. And there is also a new group of local and regional dealers who joined The Collinsville Antiques Company from many retired shops such as Plantsville General Store Antiques, Balcony Antiques, Old Avon Village Antiques and more.

Looking For Am Engagement or Wedding Gift?

At this time you will find everything you need to decorate your home, build a collection, celebrate a romantic Valentines's Day and find the right Wedding, Engagement or Shower gift.
You can really get lost at The Collinsville Antiques Company, it is by far one of the biggest Multi-Dealers Antique emporiums around. So, listen to the Kitschy Collector, put down your shovel and take a ride to The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford.

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 With Garden Antiques And Collectibles Found At The Colllinsville Antiques Company Of New Hartford, Connecticut

Loving This 1940s
Flower Cart I Found At The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, Connecticut

I have been out hunting for garden and porch stuff and lo and behold, I found fabulous finds at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, Connecticut.

Shopping In My Own Booth

And where did I find these precious garden accessories?

Shabby Works

Yep...in my very own booth. Now how much fun is that shopping in your very own booth. (Of course I bought some of these patio collectibles from other dealers over the years, but now they made it into my booth. The yellow chair is a chippy shabby child's chair that has been in my booth with a box of paper collectibles resting on it. Look how cute it looks on the porch with a colorful plant.

Decorating With Vintage Garden And Patio Accessories

The price was right (taking home goodies from my very own booth)...so I felt really pleased. And I can't believe I actually decided to part with some of my 1940s kitsch n collectibles and USE my garden accessories on my very own porch! Up until now, I was not interested in "wasting" good collectibles that I could sell. But, guess what, I am making a breakthrough...and finally decorating my own house...inside and outside.
Wandering Into Patty's Booth At Collinville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT

But of course I had to spend a little money so I wandered over to Patty's booth (she is in the first aisle on the left )
G R E A T
S T U F F and came home with
more planters and stands.

Visit The Colllinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, Connecticut

You will find lots of great ideas in my book, Hot Cottage Collectibles For Vintage Style Homes, Collectorbooks.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 Iantiqueonline.com 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 Authors Guild, Inc.