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Who still has Shiny Brite Christmas ornaments and tree toppers?

Who still has Shiny Brite Christmas ornaments and tree toppers? We are showing off a few of our family heirloom Shiny Brite ornaments in...

Dec 10, 20201 min read

A good article on Eastlake Furniture. We have a few beautifully crafted, and affordably priced late 19th Century Eastlake tables in our...

Dec 10, 20201 min read

I have a gateleg table that I inherited three decades ago. It came from my Grandparents home. Czechoslovakian immigrants, they came to...

Nov 4, 20201 min read

What defines Mid Century Modern? Clean lines, organic curves, different materials, and designers that are still held in high regard today...

Aug 28, 20201 min read

Repurpose, upcycle, rescue, reuse. Paint dip, chalked paint, spray paint, paint and patinate. There are so many terms used if your goal...

Aug 28, 20201 min read

Keep reading and be inspired to think outside the clock case!(Please note that the cases in this article are for creative inspiration...

Aug 28, 20201 min read

Add some sparkle and shine to your home with vintage silver and silver plate this holiday season. The possibilities are endless. Check...

Aug 28, 20201 min read

Oh the suitcase! Heavy trunks of wood and leather, with iron bases were once the most SUITable way to travel on steamships. As steamships...

Aug 28, 20201 min read

Today, we are featuring some of our A. Brandt pieces. August Brandt, a German immigrate established Brandt in 1901 Hagerstown Md. The...

Aug 28, 20201 min read

There is something to be said about a vintage machine that took written words and transferred them into keyboard writing. Many of us...

Aug 28, 20201 min read

Adding a large piece of vintage furniture such as a hutch, or buffet is an added investment to your home without breaking the bank. Big...

Aug 28, 20201 min read

Raise your hand if you have one! Elias Howe invented the first American sewing machine in 1846. Elias decided to travel to England to...

Aug 28, 20202 min read

Children don’t give much thought about the plates their meals are served on, unless you’re like me. I knew my mother’s plates were Apple...

Aug 28, 20201 min read

People are changing the way they look at outdoor furniture. Once thought of as temporary furniture, outdoor furniture has become an...

Aug 18, 20201 min read

Painted and repurposed furniture certainly has its place in your home. Sometimes transforming an item that might be at the end of it's...

Aug 18, 20201 min read