Display Your Vintage Hats On A Handmade "Hat Tree"

More Ideas For Displaying Vintage Hats

Retro Hang-Up Series

 I have heard of a a "hat tree ...but this is a different kind of "hat tree". This is a REAL HAT TREE....I guess. Perhaps more accurately this is a giant  "Hat Tree Branch" ?  On closer examination, you will find that the "tree "  has been spray painted white. This altered  tree uses a main "pole" as the center   "trunk".  Smaller branches were then added to the main "pole" using  white tape. This unique display for vintage hats  appears to be a  ready made piece that was modified to shows off these lovely vintage hats. I think the total effect is quite lovely. I spotted this whimsical vintage "Hat Tree" display at Coventry Arts And Antiques in Coventry, 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

Antique Booth Space Ideas: Hanging Vintage Potholders On A Cute Handmade Shelf

Display Ideas For Your Antique Booth

What do visitors see when they walk down the aisle of your Antique Mall to visit your Antique booth space? At The Collinsviile Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, you will find that my space called "Kitsch n Stuff" has many different "spots" that the eye will catch when approaching my booth.

I like to maximize my real estate so that I use every inch I can for display space.I have used the side of a bookcase to display small pictures or at this time, vintage crochet potholders.

I discovered a cute handmade shelf, made to look like the screened door front entrance of a cottage. The picket fence
is so adorable. Below the shelf are small hooks which work so well for hanging vintage potholders.

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

Displaying Your Vintage Postcards On Colorful Streamers

Hanging Your Vintage Cards On Colorful Streamers

Retro-Hang-Up Series

While this idea is not exactly a vintage Retro Hang Up, this cool way of hanging postcards and announcements could easily be adapted for antique dealers who need a great display idea for their collectible cards. . Spotted at The Farmington Valley Art Center, Avon, CT., colorful bands or streamers of very durable material were attached to a dowel (wood rod) which hangs from a side wall. Clips were added to the bands to hold the cards.

A Functional Vintage Colorful Display For Cards

I think that the colorful bands are the key to this fabulous functional display idea. Wouldn't this Retro Hang-Up look great for the holidays with vintage Christmas postcards or greeting cards?

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

Creative Displays For Hanging Vintage Costume Jewelry In Your Antique Shop

Dangle Your Vintage Costume Jewelry From A Clever Miniature Wooden Ladder

Retro-Hang-Ups

What happens when you find a miniature wooden ladder .....and you have no idea where it came from or what to do with it? Well if you are a clever collector like my friend Peter Roth, who owns "Tree House Art And Antiques", on Route 44 in New Hartford, CT, you look at this random toy size wooden ladder and you say to yourself what can I do with it?

Look At Objects From All Angles And Perspectives

Peter likes to turn objects around, upside down, sideways, inside out....you get the point.

So here is what Peter did with the toy size ladder he found. He created a bridge with the ladder, attaching it from one object and hooking it to a nearby lampshade. Now he has created a wonderful display for hanging vintage costume jewelry.

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

Hanging Vintage Kitchen Towels Across A Tension Rod In Your Kitchen Window

Retro Hang Up: Displaying Vintage Kitchen Towels

I know my vintage linen collectors will cringe over this idea, but my friend Peter who owns Tree House Antiques & Art on Route 44 in New Hartford, CT. ran a tension rod in his side window and hung not so precious kitchen towels on the rod.

I can just hear my friend Elaine (former owner of The Plantsville General Store) now a dealer at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT. (down the road from Peter) tell me to be careful about the sun fading out textiles in the window. I still think this is a cute idea!

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.com Dianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Society of Professional Journalists

Dressing A Vintage Mannequin With A Shawl To Display Vintage And Costume Jewelry

Styling Is Important When Selling Vintage And Costume Jewelry

Dressing a vintage mannequin in a knitted shawl is a great way to show off your vintage and costume jewelry. Not only is this a practical idea, but by adding the extra pizazz you help customers visualize how lovely a piece of jewelry might look on an "outfit" or as an accessory.

Mannequins Invite Customers To Take A Look
"Styling" your antiques and collectibles is so important when you want to get the buyer's attention. I like the idea of a mannequin because it can usually be placed in a key spot in your shop or booth, invite shoppers to come take a look. While this white shawl looks lovely....you could try different colors as well. Just be careful to keep it simple so that the jewelry presents well.

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.

Turn A CD Rack Into A Display For Vintage Fishing Lure

Something is Fishy With This Old CD Rack: Creating Quirky Display Space For Old Fishing Lures

Ya gotta laugh when you see how Peter Roth of Tree House Art & Antiques transformed an old CD Rack into a whimsical display for his collection of old Fishing Lure. Is this clever or what? Look what happens when you turn the rack vertical.
Knowing Peter as I do, I am sure he found the rack for free or for peanuts.

Now while Peter has used this rack for fishing Lure, I am sure us gals could use this idea for vintage jewelry or other "chick stuff". Feel free to come up with some suggestions and to add your ideas to this post.

Tree House Art & Antiques
202 main Street
New Hartford, CT
860-307-3356

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.

Extending The "Ladder" On A Ladder Back Chair to Display Vintage Tablecloths Or Textiles

Creating Vertical Display Space For Textiles And Vintage Tablecloths

Here is a terrific way to display vintage tablecloths and textiles. Find an old Ladder Back chair and then extend the "ladder' to have an ideal rack for displaying dry goods. I wish I could tell you that I was the inventor of this object d'art but I am only the photographer and the messenger of funky ideas. This whimsical display was spotted at Anthropologie in Connecticut.

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.

Using The Back Of A Showcase To Hang Pictures In An Antique Shop

Finding New "Wall" Space In Your Antique Shop To Hang Paintings

Have you run out of wall space in your Antique Shop to hang pictures? Well look around...how about using the back of showcase like this dealer did at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, Connecticut.

What caught my eye on this attractive display of paintings is that the oval shape of the still life florals seems to compliment the rounded form of the back of this glass showcase.

The pictures are hung with special sticky hangers which can be used when you can not nail objects to a surface. While this showcase can not take nails, many shelving units and other cabinets made out of wood are easy to nail into (as long as you don't have to worry about ruing the surface in a piece that is for sale).


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.

Funky Three Dimensional Wall Decor: Everything But The Kitsch N Sink:

Retro Hang-Up Series: Wall Decor Gone Mad

Take a look at this grand wall decor assemblage, a kitschy "collage" made of all things vintage and then some. Old chairs, "Paint By Number" paintings, bowls, mirrors and more are all arranged together and mounted on the wall.

This is out of control fun organized in a wonderful mix of objects of various shapes, textures, colors and uses. But as they say in the biz....."IT WORKS".

Come on, be honest, don't you want to try this at home?
And look how the objects are overlapped.....great for those of us who hate measuring and spacing out our frames etc.

To be honest, I do see a resemblance to this wall decor assemblage and the inside of my garage.


This Retro Hang-Up was spotted at:
Anthropologie

Evergreen Walk
300 Evergreen Way, #316
South Windsor, CT 06074

(860) 432-4964

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.

Using An Old Frame And Chicken Wire To Hang Vintage Jewelry

Try Hanging Your Vintage Earrings And Costume Jewelry On A Chicken Wire Frame
Here is another cool way to display vintage jewelry. And it will work for collections of all kinds as well. Pick up an old frame, paint it your favorite color and than attach chicken wire to the back of the frame.

And instantly you have created a very effective hanging display for jewelry, tools, keys and all kinds of small objects.

For more ideas and resource information, be sure to read my book, Hot Cottage Collectibles For Vintage Style Homes.


Photo and idea is the courtesy of The Bleu Willow

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.

How To Display Vintage Sewing Buttons And Notions On A Peg Board

A Vintage Button Display Idea That is SEW Much Fun

Are you a sewing button collector and dealer ? Have you ever thought of packaging your collection of buttons in small plastic bags and hanging them up on a peg board? Look how tidy this booth looks at "Great Finds" in Sheffield, Massachusetts.

Hang Your Vintage Buttons And Notions On A Peg Board

Creating a peg board with buttons sorted by color and style may be a lot of work when you first start out, but after time, the system seems to be very convenient for both the seller and customer.
Notice the addition of a folded label attached with a few staples. This display idea is easy, practical and affordable.

Sorting Vintage Buttons Is A Stress Buster

I have been told by many button collectors that sitting on the floor or at the table sorting through mounds of buttons can actually be a stress buster. These are probably the same gals who find ironing and washing dishes enjoyable and very relaxing.

You can find small plastic bags (generally used for jewelry) on-line or from companies that service antique store products.



Great Finds
1840 North Main Street (Route 7)

Sheffield, Massachusetts 01257

413-528-8059

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.com

Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com

Dianne is a member of:
The American Society of Journalists and Authors
The Authors Guild, Inc.