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 […]
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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 […]
Round Top Texas Antique Week 2024
The Round Top Texas Antique Week Show 2024 is all about spending the day in the countryside, wearing jeans and sneakers, eating barbecue, basking in the bluebonnets in April and the autumn air in October, immersing yourself in endlessly curious and enticing antiques – how could this not be a bit of heaven, according to […]
Hodges Farm Country Antiques
Mark the dates Tuesday March 26-Saturday the 30th on your calendar for the spring 2024 Hodges Farm Antiques Show. The bluebonnets, paint brushes, phlox and a host of other wild flowers will be filling the pastures at the farm. Our times are 9-4 daily. Our dealers have been searching far and wide to bring you a new and […]
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 […]
Decatur Swap Meet
The Decatur Swap Meet is the first major automotive swap meet of the season in the south central United States. It is the meet shoppers look for to kick off the new season of restorations, repairs, car shows, and tours. Vendors from as far away as Minnesota take part in the meet year after year. […]
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 […]
Round Top Winter Show 2025
Show Venues Open at the Winter Round Top, Texas Antiques Show will be held January 23-26, 2024. Individual Show dates vary. This show is still big on antique finds and is just a smaller version of the huge Spring and Fall Antiques Shows Round Top Texas Antique Week Spring 2025 While the overall umbrella event […]
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Round Top TX Winter Show 2023
Antique Gallery of Mesquite
The Antique Gallery of Mesquite Click Now for Antique Gallery of Mesquite Upcoming EVENTS The Antique Gallery of Mesquite features 38,000 square of quality antiques, coins, collectibles, jewelry, and hidden treasures. If you are into vinyl records, comic books, baseball cards, collectible high-quality vintage toys, quality furniture, steampunk, and fine estate jewelry. primitives with some […]
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 […]
Bottle, Advertising & Collectibles Show
Crosby Antique Mall
A hidden gem in a more rural setting. Still relatively close to Houston. Really good variety with good pricing. Nice folks also. -Bruce Strauf Welcome to Crosby Antique Mall, your premier antique shop in Crosby, TX, and the surrounding area. We carry a variety of antique collectibles and vintage furniture, including antique glassware and vintage […]
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 […]
Boutique Pop Up – Spring
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July 4th Fest – New Caney
Big Top Shopping Festival – Waxahachie
Three Chicks Treasures
Three Chicks Treasures specializes in galvanized chicken nest boxes of various sizes and they are for sale. Chicken nesting boxes are being used for home decorating all over Instagram. Check out 13 creative ideas for upcycling chicken nesting boxes and using them creatively for functional and decorative storage space. Decorating ideas chicken nest boxes A lot […]