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, […]
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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.
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, […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 just re-purpose, re-furbish or re-paint to create one-of-a-kind items that express your unique personality Calla Lilies Antiques Rosenberg, Texas Individual Look – Many consumers believe that mainstream items have become less unique […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]