Hodges Farm Country Antiques Going Strong After 28 Years Hodges Farm Country Antiques began 28 years ago when Dawn Hodges and Carol Turner decided to have a “sale” in their garage during the Roundtop Antiques Show which was a mere 35 miles away. Fifteen years later, they were still selling gourds, folk art, and antiques […]
Fenton Art Glass History
Fenton Art Glass History A lot of people might have heard of Fenton Art Glass before but may not know its rich history. The dealers at Antique Gallery of Lewisville have one of the largest collections of Fenton Glass in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This article is courtesy of the Antique Gallery of Lewisville. WATCH […]
Antique Dazey Butter Churns
Years ago, when antique shoppers walked into the late Earnie Singleton’s antique store, they would see high walls with shelves holding Antique Dazey Butter Churns. Earnie was the owner of Goldie’s Antiques in Seminole, Texas. Earnie passed away from injuries he suffered during a fire at his shop in September 2011. He was 68, and […]
Early Telephone Operator
You may be the missing puzzle piece in someone else’s life – the memories of those childhood conversations never really left me; often in moments of doubt and perplexity I would recall the serene sense of security . . . . I appreciated now how very patient, understanding and kind she was to have wasted her time on a little boy.
Tips for Navigating Round Top Texas Antique Week Traffic
By: Dewain Belgard “This is my last time to shop Round Top,” I overheard someone say. I didn’t know it, but I was about to offer someone tips for navigating Round Top Texas Antique Week Traffic. I was eavesdropping. I felt guilty, I don’t know why. Everybody does it. But I was taught you shouldn’t […]
Antique Mall Tea Room Party
An Antique Mall Tea Room party can create the perfect charming atmosphere for that fairy tale party atmosphere. Be it your littlest princess/prince or your queen/king, they are sure to feel special whether it’s Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or “just because,” Seriously, have you ever thought about the dining experience at an Antique Mall Tea […]
Opalescent Glass Patterns
By Amy Babb It’s easy to become lost in the beauty of Opalescent Glass. The same peace and meditation could only come from gazing at the stars or staring off into the sea. Truly, the beauty of this glass defies the definition. Yet, we still strive to understand more about this mysterious glass through the […]
Antique Fire Extinguisher
Nov 11, 2017 @ 10:23 What’s inside An Antique Fire Extinguisher Grenade? During their heyday, Victorian-era homeowners adorned their homes with an antique fire extinguisher such as a fire grenade. This antique fire extinguisher was meant to be thrown into flames (like a grenade) hard enough to shatter and let the substance inside quench […]
Rusty Chippy Vintage Antique and Repurpose Show
Tell your friends and start making plans to attend today! You don’t want to miss The Annual Rusty Chippy Vintage Antique and Repurpose Show More than 100 dealers set up to sell at this Antique Show which is held the second weekend of each March. The show is located at 3925 Highway 30 West, Huntsville, […]
Huntsville Antique Markets
There are 3 Annual Huntsville Antique Markets The Rusty Chippy Vintage, Antique & Garden Show held the 2nd weekend each March The Huntsville Antique Show held the 2nd weekend each September The Huntsville Holiday Market held the 2nd weekend each November The Rusty Chippy Vintage, Antique & Garden Show is the next thing in the […]
Huntsville Antique Show
Shoppers can experience the thrill of the hunt and the joy of the find as they browse the aisles of this annual antique show. The Huntsville Antique Show is held each September in historic Huntsville, Texas. This show is hosted in the air-conditioned comfort of the Walker County Fairgrounds located at 3925 HWY 30, 77340, […]
Round Top Festival Institute
Article Courtesy of Round Top Festival Institute Students from conservatories and universities in the United States and abroad pursue their musical studies at Round Top under the guidance of an international faculty. These young musicians have an opportunity to learn through an intensive summer music education program hosted at The Round Top Festival Institute. A […]
Stroll Through An Antique Mall
Why a Stroll Through An Antique Mall Can Replenish the Soul It’s hard to explain the feeling, (that comes from a stroll through an antique mall), but I’m convinced now that it will rise in me sooner or later as I venture in. I’ll start down an aisle or toward a cluttered booth and begin […]
Rare Antique Glassware
Guest Post submitted and written by Max Miller. Max Miller Antiques specializes in rare antique glassware. Max Miller sells hundreds of rare glassware pieces and various Epergne table centerpieces are among these pieces. Max is known by collectors around the country as a source for the best selection of rare glassware. Max Miller Antiques specializes […]
Vintage Christmas Items For Sale
Have you ever wished you could buy vintage Christmas items such as ornaments, angels, tree toppers, glow molds, and more all in one location? What would it feel like to walk into a 1960s Wal-Mart in December and see vintage Christmas items for sale? Would it bring back memories and make you smile? The Cat’s […]
Create Atmosphere with Vintage Lighting
Meet Juliet – Vintage Lighting Golightly’s Antiques Richland Hills, Texas. Juliet takes lighting pieces that she finds all over, takes them apart, and then puts them back together. She even rewires them. The featured photo is 2 pieces. It is a small vintage crystal base lamp with a glass rose bowl drilled out to fit […]
Vintage Clothing For Sale
Steven Porterfield has vintage clothing for sale at his antique store “The Cat’s Meow” in Midland, Texas. He is an expert in authentic antique and vintage clothing, hats, handbags, costume & estate jewelry, furniture, glass, pottery, porcelain, crockery, dolls & toys, linens, lace, fabrics quilts, patterns, primitives, retro, and kitchen miscellaneous. “We have several thousand […]
Seasonal Decor at Vintage Shops
Photo Above Courtesy of The Cat’s Meow Midland, Texas. Vintage and antique finds always add character and interest to those special rooms. Items range from vintage crocks and Enamelware pots used for plants, to tattered shabby chic shutters repurposed as a bathroom shelf. Check out the latest finds at these select Texas Antique Shops […]
Renovating Vintage Airstream
What’s Old Is New Again! How one couple is renovating Vintage Airstream trailers and flipping these popular road warriors to create profitable “flipped” homes on wheels. Recycling, Renovating Spawns Upcycling and Downcycling When I think of recycling, I often think of 1970 and the origin of Earth Day. Truth is, however, that the first recorded practice […]
Mid Century Modern Design
Although the Antique Gallery of Lewisville offers an eclectic blend of antiques from many styles and periods, the Retro Revival Shop within the gallery specializes in the wildly popular Mid-Century Modern design. This specific era of design was the topic of my recent conversation with Paul Burnett of the Antique Gallery of Lewisville. It was […]
Historic Filling Station
Triangle Sinclair is a 1935 historical filling station in Snyder, Texas. The original station was built on its own triangle-shaped city block and the unique building is also a triangle. Fully restored by Lynn Fuller & Franklin Bryant in 2012, it is not open but is used for special events. Although Lynn doesn’t actually sell […]
Real Magic of Wedding is Lasting Marriage
While Wedding dresses outwardly mirror the values, and the history of the times, the real magic of a wedding is the inner-lasting marriage that begins on the wedding day. Scarcely any other garment commands as much planning, scrimping, or reflection as the wedding dress. A wedding dress is the Dressing Forever or The Yes Dress. […]
Antique Stores Midland Texas
If you’re in west Texas, check out the antique Stores Midland Texas. There are 7 shops in Midland and 2 shops in Odessa, Texas, located 20 miles west of Midland. – Midland and Odessa have been named the twin cities. Midland is home to 9 antique shops that offer a variety of unique items to […]
Great Teachers Feel Legendary Life Calling
Great Teachers light the way to the future at the ringing of every school bell. I remember wondering who had rung the small brass school bell with a black, wooden handle – the bell that sat austerely in my grandmother’s China cabinet alongside ornate chocolate sets and iridescent carnival glass. Before Emily Drienhoffer Gorman and […]
Pearl Beer Clock History
Pearl Beer Clock history began in 1930 with the Pearl Neon Clock 1930 Wooden 4 color neon sign. The Pearl Brewing Company was established in 1881 and began producing Pearl Beer in 1886. In 1902, Otto Koehler became President and Manager of the San Antonio Brewing Association (aka Pearl Brewery). Pearl was one of only […]
Antiques-historic buildings Weatherford TX
There are approximately 16 antique shops in this town, and many of these shops fall under the combination: Antiques-historic buildings Weatherford, Texas. Two of those shops are Blessings Recycled Antiques & More, located at 112 Dallas Street, and The Shoppes at Carter Ivy located at 120 N. Main Street. The early years of Weatherford, Texas […]
Weatherford Texas Antique Shops
By: Betty Forbes I recently had the pleasure of spending a wonderful day shopping at Weatherford Texas Antique Shops. This cute town has one of the most quintessential town squares that I have encountered. The breath-taking courthouse seems to be the beacon that welcomes visitors to the many shops and scrumptious eateries lying just to […]
Cone Jewelers Odessa, Texas
Small town businesses and their owners are not just about selling a product. They support and build communities. Businesses like Cone Jewelers Odessa, Texas, which have been in business for more than 60 years, provide services that fuel not only the finances of a community, they also fire the spirit of a small town. Their […]
Finding Purpose In Grief
Already in our 2022 journey around the sun, we are almost to Valentine’s Day! It is the perfect time to celebrate the love that is currently in our lives as well as the love that has been shared with us throughout our lives. Even when we lose someone, we can find new ways to celebrate […]
Finding Hope After Loss
I can’t believe that the holidays are almost here! They are so exciting and yet so challenging for those who grieve and are in the stage of finding hope after loss. I have been writing about my journey after losing my husband Mike of 49 years in Finding Joy After Grief, Finding Faith in Difficult […]