What Is The Difference Between Recycling And Upcycling?

 Upcycling Is Eco Friendly  

For quite  some time now I  have been fumbling with the terms "re-cycling versus up-cycling". I often confuse the two ideas and no amount of reading up until today has straightened out my confusion. But today I have finally gotten to the bottom of these two terms.

Thanks to a blogger at http://www.relevedesign.com/ I am confident that I have just learned about "what up-cycling" is in the clearest description.

Here is what Releve Design says:

WHAT IS UPCYCLING ?

When we’re done with magazines or plastic bottles we usually throw them away. Sometimes we reuse them. Other times we recycle. Recycling actually downgrades the material. For instance, the quality of plastic lessens each time it’s recycled. Different types of plastics and impurities get mixed together, weakening the plastic. Fortunately, there’s a better way to deal with waste, and that’s upcycling.

Upcycling is a special type of repurposing. In general, repurposing puts things to use in a different way than originally intended. Repurposing is not always eco-friendly, especially when it uses new and usable things. Upcycling is an eco-friendly way of repurposing, because it only uses unwanted and discarded materials and transforms them into something new, desirable, and more valuable.

Image from http://www.hometalk.com/1187323/sunny-days-and-repurposed-benches#

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 Rusty Vintage Chairs

Using Rusty Chippy Accent Chairs To Add Texture And 
Visual Interest Inside Your Home
In case you haven't noticed, RUST is in. Chippy, rusty, rough looking patina continues to be a hot look as home owners are mixing urban-factory looks with current design styles. The neglected rusty chair that has been sitting in someone's backyard or piled up in a junkyard somewhere can now be  taken inside and used as an accent piece.

Now I am thinking, did I actually write "accent piece". Yes.....rust is a wonderful element for texture and for adding an artsy dimension to any decorative style. Speaking personally,  I would have a hard time sitting on a rusty chair.....I suppose a cushion would solve the seat issue, but what about the back of the chairs  Readers......... do people just use these rusty chairs for "props" to showcase a plant or for visual interest or do folks sit on these chippy, scaling chairs?

You will find this rusty chair and more interesting decorative items at 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

Having Coffee Or Tea With Virtual Friends On I Antique Online.com

Socializing With Friends On I Antique Online.com: Neighbors From Around The World

Oh how I miss the days of sharing a cup of coffee or tea with neighbors. The days of close apartment living or dorm rooms with friends coming and going are gone. Now I enjoy the company of over 12,000  antique friends on I Antique Online.com. I usually have my morning tea right at my computer and visit with so many online friends who have joined  I Antique Online.com  the largest social network on asntiques and collectibles, co founded by me (C. Dianne Zweig)  and Scott Liscomb.

Chatting With Collectors Across The Globe

The beauty of social networking is that I can have friends all across the globe and feel as if they are "next door neighbors". One gal who is a very active member of IAO lives in South Africa and we are like two ships crossing in the night. Our "conversations" are alwasys a day behind but when you are on a virtual network, you don't even notice the distance and time change.

Each morning I check in with the community and I always  awake to a healthy and growing list of potential members waiting for me to approve their membership. The morning usually brings the potential members who are from Europe and other areas beyond the USA. While I am asleep in the States, collectors from  Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand  etc. are busy checking out IAO and waiting for me to wake up and click on the button that allows them to join our vibrant and friendly community. Welcome aboard to all......are you a member yet? Click here: http://iantiqueonline.ning.com/

Some of the photos shown were oiginally  pinned to my Pinterest.com board called "Kitschy Thrifty Housewife" .  The housewife carrying the cake came from http://pinterest.com/upnow/ and the Chase and Sanborn image came from http://pinterest.com/nancyflack/ .

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

Did You Know There Is An Online "Paint by Number" Museum ? Read Up On This Hobby Before You Go Out Antiquing

"Paint by Number": A Hobby That Swept The Nation in the 1950s

Oh, my I just discovered that there is now a "Paint by Number Museum" online. You will find images of Paint by Number Art, articles, exhibits, advertising catalogs and everything you could possibly want to know on the topic.

 I just ordered this older reference book called  Paint by Number: The How-To-Craze that Swept the Nation. 

One thing we can say about this hobby that really caught on during the 1950s-1960s is that it left a lot of funky artsy  for wall decor for baby boomers to now bring home once again. And on that note, I'm off to find some "Paint By Numbers" for my walls.

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

Vintage Plastic Watering Can For Retro Collectors

1950s Vintage Plastic Tomato Red Watering Can: Sweet Memories

Plastics were everywhere in the 1950s, from toys to garden accessories. Typical Atomic era colors were tomato red, green, sunny yellows and strong blues. Now that the warmer weather has finally arrived in the Northeast, I thought I would share with you this adorable plastic 1950's watering can. Be sure when you buy old plastics that you look for fading, cracks and chips. This watering can, spotted on Retro Revival (Etsy.com) was described as mint. Sorry it has been sold. Let me know if you spot another one!

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

Playing House With Colorful Retro Children's Plastic Dishes

Vintage Toy Plastic Dishes From Worcester Ware: Baby Boomer's Delight

Plastic children's dishes from the colorful eras of the 1950s-60s still make the little girl in all of  us want to play house. I spotted this set online with dish rack and all. Isn't this sweet? I have the same set in my shop Kitsch n Stuff without the rack. I recently went to buy a burthday gift for my niece and new versions of these these of dishes are faar from the Dimestore prices they once were. Look how the seller, Retro Revival paired the dishes with a vintage tablecloth.
 
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

Pinterest.com: Cheaper Than Therapy And Great For Relaxation

Pinning On Pinterest.com Is Good For Your Mental Health

Now that I have retired as a psychotherapist and identify myself as an
ARTIST...and kitschy collector, I'm not thinking too much about "psych" stuff...mine or anyone elses. Hmm, I suppose there is a deeper explanation here. Perhaps making art soaks up all my crazy stuff ..... It's channeled into my work. And when I need a  break from art, schedules, family and life...than I can always count on the pleasure I get when going antiquing.

The Urge to Go Junk Collecting

Recently I have discovered  another way to feed my junk collecting urges. I can now go antiquing on Pinterest.com. Pinterest.com at this time is is not a buying and selling site. (although the site is used as a marketing tool for many businesses). Think of Pinterest.com as a super sized virtual  scrapbook that you get to create to suit your own tastes, interests and  collecting habits.
Building Pinterest.com Boards

 The member builds what are called "boards" ( bulletin ) that you "pin" photographs onto of items that you like. Photographs come from other members, your computer photo file or sources on the  internet.


Pinterest.com I s Like Children's Lotto For Adults

 I have decided that Pinterest.com is like playing lotto bingo as a kid. Remember this game, you  have a board that  you match objects to. You place the cat on the cat spot and the dog on the dog spot  etc. until you have filled the board.  On Pinterest I am building my boards, like the old fashioned lotto game. So when a vintage red kitchen bowl appears on the Main page of the site  I can "repin" that  bowl onto my "Kitschy Kitchen Bowl" board.

Pinning Boards Is Like Doodling: Mindless Relaxation

[Source: Piemouth.] This task  of hunting for collectibles on Pinterest.com and than pinning photographs on categories of  boards that I have created is like doodling......you get swept away from the left side of your brain to the right side of your brain in mindless yet satisfying constructions of virtual bulletin boards. Try pinning on Pinterest.com while pretending to be watching the news coverage you will enjoy the distraction. Pinning on Pinterest.com is cheaper and safer than an antidepressant or tranquilizer and it's FREE.


Photo credits from  http://pinterest.com/kitschnstuff/kitschy-thrifty-housewife/
Visit:
 http://pinterest.com/upnow/
http://pinterest.com/cutiepiecottage/
http://pinterest.com/cahartnell/

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

Federal Glassware "Inca" Gift Sets Featured In The Company's 1960 Catalog

"Inca" Pattern From Federal Glassware Of Columbus, Ohio

The Federal Glass Company of Columbus, Ohio like other major manufactures of beverage glasses dureing the  30s, 40s, 50s, 60s were always adding new patterns to their collections. In the 1960 catalog from Federal, they promoted "Inca" gift sets.


Pre-Columbian Design Inspiration

According to the company catalog description, "Inca" was inpired by pre-
Colombian motifs. Colors of blue and gold were combined.

Three different sizes of "Inc" glassware were featured: 14oz Inca Sky-Ball, 12oz Beverage and 9oz Cocktail. These styles  came in sets of eight glasses.

It is very unusal to find boxed sets in mint condition. The set shown here was spotted at
 http://www.etsy.com/listing/87613071/set-of-8-vintage-1950s-federal-inca

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 Gay Fad Salt And Pepper Shakers

Gay Fad Shakers Look Great With A Colorful Vintage Tablecloth

Look how fabulous these Gay Fad style salt and pepper shakers look on a colorful vintage tablecloth with similar primary colors.The shop, Retro Revival is one of my favorites on Etsy.com but has taken a long hiatus. Never the less,  I thought I would share with you this great retro combo that the sho owner put together.

Fran Taylor, an artist and designer founded Gay Fad Studios and built it into an extroidinary glass decorating company. Taylor worked  from home from 1938-1945 hand decorating tin items, waste paper baskets and glassware. In 1945 she opened Gay Fad Studios in Lancaster ohio.

Fran and her staff bought blanks form major glass companies and beegan had decorating them. Few of her pieces were marked, according to an online artice at http://www.santafetradingpost.com/gay_fad.html.  Retro Revival usually does wonderful research on her items for sale. She describes the set shown as being 1945 Gay Fad, Hazel Atlas Fruit pattern.

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   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

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Vintage Glass Juice Pitchers (Decanters) For Retro Kitchens

Cheerful Glass Juice Pitchers Were Popular In 1950-60s  Kitchens 

Capped juice pitchers and open "Juice Jugs" which held fresh squeezed orange juice were popular kitchenwares during the 1940s, 1950s and into the 1960s. During the Postwar years, housewives also used these juice decanters to store orange, grapefruit, lemondade products which came in small frozen packages and were defrosted and mixed with water.

Fresh Orange Juice Sets (and individual glasswares) were made by most of the major glassware companies such as Hazel Atlas, Anchor Hocking, Libbey, Federal, Barlett Collins etc. Small juice glasses also sometimes referred to as also cocktail glasses in company cagtalogs were patterned with tomatoes, oranges, tulips, stripes, flowers, roosters and other cheerful designs.

Boxed Juice Sets

Each company ran promotions of their juice glassware , offering boxed starter sets which may have had a 32 ounce container and four or more glasses featured.

Today you will find bits and pieces of these sets or marriages of tumblers with pitchers. Glass capped decanters are easily found and often are sold for just a few dollars. Full sets are not as easy to find. I have sold sets for $18.00-36.00 dollars in my shop Kitsch n Stuff in The Collinsville Antiques Company Of New Hartford, CT

Striped decanter photos courtesy of Retro Revival.

Anchor Hocking photo courtesy of  http://www.etsy.com/people/MEMORIESNMORE?ref=ls_profile

Learn more about vintage juice glassware on http://iantiqueonline.ning.com/ There are som many group forums that cover this topic.

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

Using A Wooden Cigar Box With Compartments To Hold Artist Paint Brushes

Partitioned Wooden Cigar Box Makes Handy Paint Brush Holder In Your Art Studio Or Craft Space

A partitioned cigar box makes a great paint brush holder. I missed this gem yesterday at an art studio tag sale held on the first level of The Farmington Valley Arts Center in Avon, CT. But Lisa Ludwig, my studio neighbor on the second floor grabbed this really cool cigar box and is already making  good use of it.

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

Shopping For Vintage Marbles

Finding Marbles Is Harder Than Hunting For Easter Eggs 

I bumped into an art friend in an antique mall a few days befor Easter. She was out looking for marbles to add to her grandchildren's Easter basket and I was out antiquing with my sister who was visiting from the Big Apple. My sister and I joined my friend  in the hunt for marbles.

Marbles it seems were harder to find than Easter eggs. One small jar of ordinary marbles was spotted (not shown) but it had a big price tag it seemed to me. But then again I have never bought marbles before and I have no clue about what's a good deal for marbles and what is a rip off.

Marbles For Play Only 

My sister and I left the antique mall and I promised my friend I would scout for marbles in the next ten stores I would be visiting. Keep in mind that we were searching for marbles for children who were not collectors but simply going to play with them.  It was not important at this time to really delve into the hobby of marble collecting with more serious exploration.

 Identifying Your Marbles

Now let's assume a marble newbie (cluelesss buyer and collector) such as myself,  finds a stash of marbles in an old jar or plastic bag in an antique and collectible store.  How do you  size up your marbles when you are comparing what appears like similar "ordinary" marbles found in different stores? The answer is you probably will not know what you are buying at this point in time, but you can begin to comparative shop.

Mayonnaise Jar Method Of Marble Buying

I had to think quick on my feet during my first foray into marble hunting so I constructed the Mayonnaise jar measurement system. I used the first small Mayonnaise jar filled with marbles that I noticed in the antique mall as my control jar. When I left the store and went antiquing in the area I compared all future sitings of marbles to that jar.

Don't Pre-Judge Your Marbles

At this point I was only making gross judgements about the quantity and similarities of the marbles I found. I  had no idea about the condition, age, rarity etc. I only was able to say something like "oh this guy wants $15.00 for a small Ziploc  bag of what looks like ordinary marbles and the other  guy down the street  has a jar filled with many more marbles for $20.00 for the jar.

Now I enter a group shop and I spot a  HUGE (think gallon size)  glass jar filled with marbles and the price is nice. I snap a picture of the marbles and send it to my friend. She visits the store the next day, buys the marbles and by Easter her grandchildren have a great easter basket treat.

Summary
 If the stash of marbles in a decent size jar is under $25.00-30.00 you can pproabaly take the plunge and buy the marbles without too much worry. But you may want to read more on this topic before you go out huntng.  For more about identification of marbles see http://www.blocksite.com/marble-reference/online-marble-id-guide/

Learning More About Marble Collecting

But let's say you want to learn more about buying and collecting marbles.
I would suggest you visit the site of the marble maven BOB BLOCK. His site is  http://www.blocksite.com/  

Bob Block has excellent information on marbles on his site such as :


History of marbles
Kinds of marbles
How marbles are made
Are marbles still being made?
Where I can find marbles?
Can damaged marbles be repaired?
Are marbles being reproduced?
Games played with marbles.
How can I learn more about marble collecting?

We also have a Marble group forum on I Antique Online.com 
Visit http://iantiqueonline.ning.com/group/marbleinfo

Jar of marbles show on top was found (and bought) at Burlington Inn Antiques, Burlington, 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

Retro Furniture Makeovers Group Forum Now On I Antique Online.com

Flea Market Furniture Makeovers Discussed In New Group Forum


I have added a new group forum on my site  I Antique Online.com called "Retro Furniture Makeovers"  as well as a new board for me on Pinterest.com with the matching name "Retro Furniture Makeovers" Both the group forum and the Pinterest board were soaring with visitors and members in a just few hours of their launch.

The I Antique Online.com group description is: "upcycle or make over your old furniture with a hip Retro look. Design ideas, tips on restoration, refinishing and
decorating."

Upcycling Vintage Furniture 

Already there are over 20 articles posted capturing some of the best re-posts from popular blogs and online magazines as well as photos and  
original discussions from out IAO members.

I urge my readers to visit this exciting new   group " You can als

o leave a comment here about your favorite upcycle and flea market makeover blogs and I will add them to the I Antique Online.com group "Retro Furniture Makeovers".
Photos courtesy of  http://www.hometalk.com/1187323/sunny-days-and-repurposed-benches#

http://refoundvintage.blogspot.com/2012/12/favorite-5-furniture-makeovers-of-2012.htmlhttp://refoundvintage.blogspot.com/2012/12/favorite-5-furniture-makeovers-of-2012.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