It has been over thirty years since I visited Port Jefferson, a charming village located approximately 56 miles east of New York City, in ...

Vintage and costume jewelry is ve ry popular at this time as young gals are preparing for prom day and brides and bridesmaids are getting re...

Go Green with Vintage Plastic Totes As everyone is going “green” and carrying re-usable shopping bags to the grocery store, I was wondering ...

In most shops and antique malls, space is often tight, so one way to gain more room is to group objects in attractive displays and then sta...

Atomic Age Dramatic changes would occur in the kitchens of the 1950's as space age, atomic era designs and materials entered the scen...

Barkcloth gets its name from a primitive fabric which is made from the fibers of tree bark found in tropical and subtropical countries. Th...

Dogs collectibles are one the most popular "kitshy companions" collected. It seems that there a different kinds of dog collectors...

It has been over thirty years since I visited Port Jefferson, a charming village located approximately 56 miles east of New York City, in ...

Dressing Up Old Store Mannequins One way to add a retro flavor to your antique shop is to dress up old mannequins and position them in ke...

If you look real close at the photo shown you will realize that this lovely jewelry display had a former life as dresser top mirror. With a...

I was visiting one of my favorite shops, The Bleu Willow in Simsbury, Connecticut when I spotted the perfect idea for hand embroidered sampl...

Shabby Garden Cottage gardens associated with the English countryside are known for their colorful, informal, relaxed landscape and surrou...

Pastel Color for Easy Cottage Living If you are looking for a new twist on vintage style, then perhaps a "kitschy cottage look"...

Having Some Collectible Fun Do you need a little fun in your life? How about adding a touch of whimsy to your next party or gathering by ...