I didn’t expect to cry when I heard the news, regarding my kidney donation process, but I cried all the way home on December 2nd. The news came from the transplant team at Medical City Healthcare in Fort Worth. We began our search for a live kidney donor and joined the kidney transplant list at […]
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Lodging Near Round Top Texas
Are you looking for a home away from home, and looking for lodging near Round Top, Texas Antique Week Fair? Are you seeking ample comfort and amenities with a unique experience and space suitable for groups or families? Check out this gorgeous, newly renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home, located in Brenham, Texas and near Round […]
Best Vintage Glass Brands
What are the best vintage glass brands and which ones may be worth $10,000+? VIDEO: Top 5 types of antique glass in today’s market, according to Mike Fetterhoff who owns 66 Unique Antiques in Nashville, Michigan, and who also has a YouTube channel called Antique Talk. Glass brands are ordered from least to most sought […]
Gallery Auctions Houston Texas
Gallery Auctions Houston, Texas is a Shake-Hands, True-to-your-Word Texas Auction House. Are you a shop owner or individual looking to find unique and high quality pieces to sell in your shop or make a statement in your home? If so, this is your place. Gallery Auctions sells amazing European antiques at equally amazing prices that […]
Vikki Vines: Gallery Auctions
GALLERY AUCTIONS VIKKI VINES REFLECTS ON AMAZING “HERSTORY’ DURING 40-YEAR TENURE AS AUCTIONEER HOUSTON (Jan 2024). . . Auctioneer, Vikki Vines, along with her son, Jonathan Goodling, vice president of Gallery Auctions, have touched history across the world through their beloved legacy as the city’s premier auction house. Since its founding in 1984, Gallery Auctions […]
Vintage Garden Decor
Check out these vintage garden decor ideas collected on our Pinterest page Imagine stepping into a garden where time seems to stand still, where each weathered stone, every aged piece of wrought iron, and the whispering leaves of ancient trees tell tales of days gone by. This is the allure of vintage garden decor—a place […]
Antique Washstand Full of $$$
Twenty, fifty and other dollar bills bundled with thousand dollar wrappers were found inside an antique washstand when auction house employees were preparing items for an estate auction. One niece inherited her aunt’s entire estate after her death. But, when her aunt told her there was money hidden in the bedroom, she wondered “is she […]
10 Secrets to Antique Shopping
10 Secrets to Antique Shopping begins with finding Unique and Personalized Items you won’t find anywhere else. Today’s trend in furniture is to re-purpose, re-furbish or re-paint to create one-of-a-kind items that express your unique personality – Check out Crosby Antique Mall, Crosby, Texas. Individual Look – Many consumers believe that mainstream items have become […]
Retro Diner, Vintage Cookie Jars
81-year-old Patsy Garcia and her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, recently made memories while eating breakfast at a Retro diner. Without a firm plan, they found themselves turning in at Ginger Browns Old Tyme Restaurant and Bakery. Ginger Browns is a popular retro-themed diner, decorated with a collection of vintage cookie jars. It is located in Lake Worth, […]
When to Paint Antique Furniture
It has happened to most of us. You are at an estate sale and find a wonderful vintage/antique furniture piece and ask yourself…..do I just polish it up and enjoy it in the original state? Or….do I slap a coat of gorgeous paint on it and enjoy a “new” creation? When to Paint Antique Furniture […]
How to Tell the Age of a Quilt
Have you ever seen a quilt and wondered How to Tell the Age of a Quilt? Determining the age of quilts can often be discovered by determining the age of the fabric. For Sarah Sang, who previously owned the antique shop, Carmine Serendipity, in Carmine, Texas (and who also fosters hunting dogs for three different […]
Texas Solar Eclipse 2024
On Monday, April 8, the Texas solar eclipse 2024. will appear over the north Texas metroplex. Texas will see an influx of millions of people. All of the north Texas metroplex will see a total solar eclipse. As many of you may already know, a solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth […]
St. Patrick’s Day History
What would St. Patrick think of dying the Chicago River green, the oldest Irish parade and the largest, held in New York City, green beer and Irish whiskey? St. Patrick’s Day history tells us that the celebration of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is held around the world on March 17th. For years, […]
Green Depression Glass
Inexpensive, green depression glass was produced in mass amounts, and at the same time elegant and an affordable luxury that brought hope during the challenging times of the Great Depression. There were several patterns produced; Cameo, Colonial Block, Princess, Mayfair and Florentine were all colorful green Depression glass made by adding colorants and chemicals, all produced […]
Chicken Nesting Box Ideas
Bangs, TX, a small town in West-Central Texas, was named for Samuel Bangs, a printer during the Texas Revolution. Sometime in 1886, a depot was built in Bangs, as tracks were laid from Brownwood to San Angelo. When a general store was opened, the owner applied for a post office. The post office was opened […]
Valentine Memories
I grew up in the 50’s and 60’s, and Valentine Memories are fond ones. At Sam Houston Elementary School, like many other elementary schools, homeroom was a special place, especially on those days like Valentines. Our homeroom mother’s (in some cases homeroom dads) were our heroes! A Look Back: Vintage Valentine Day Cards School Homeroom […]
Reminiscing: Snippets of the Past
In this blog, Reminiscing: Snippets of the Past, I will be adding historical information about different vintage items I think will be of interest to our readers. As we get older, we often find ourselves thinking back to memories from our past and reminiscing about yesteryears. These fond memories can be triggered by seeing or […]
Christmas Around the World
On Christmas Eve, Santa and his team of reindeer, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph will be ready to go in celebration of Christmas Around the World. If the weather reports fog, in any country, Rudolph’s shiny nose will lead the way through the damp, dense mist. Early on Christmas Eve […]
Looking to Buy Vintage Items
Texas Vintage Shopper’s: Looking to Buy Vintage Items is a list of vintage and antique items that collectors are searching to purchase. This blog is a starting point to connect worldwide buyers with the vast amount of merchandise that can be found in Texas. Our shops and events have hidden treasures and unique and quality […]
McLaren’s Celebrates 10 Years in Round Top and the Life of the Man who Started it all
Article Courtesy of Helen McLaren Founded by the late Sean McLaren more than 40 years ago, McLaren’s Antiques & Interiors is carrying on his larger-than-life legacy as they celebrate 10 years in Round Top this fall. Round Top’s 20,000 square foot “must-shop” has added a 3,000 square foot expansion (for a total of 23,000 square […]
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 […]
Selling Porcelain Vintage Signs
Randy Moore, owner of Moore Old Signs and Antiques started selling porcelain vintage signs when he worked for Champion Technologies in Odessa, Texas from 1979 to 2005. He buys and sells porcelain vintage signs, oil and gas, and all advertising memorabilia, old and rusty or like new. You can text pictures to 432-661-1519. You can […]
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 […]
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, […]