Vintage Living: Sustainable Home Decor, Fashion & DIY Projects
Step into Vintage Living, where timeless elegance meets the charm of everyday life! Discover how nostalgic home decor, heirloom crafts, and vintage fashion can transform your space and style. Every piece tells a story! Embark on creative DIY adventures celebrating sustainability, from repurposing thrifted treasures to restoring an antique piece.
Blending Antiques with Contemporary Design
Transform your space with expert styling tips for antiques in modern interior design. Learn how to blend vintage elegance seamlessly with contemporary decor ...
Using Vintage Textiles in Home Decor
Transform any space beautifully with vintage textiles. Learn expert style tips to enhance home decor and create a unique atmosphere that stands out ...
Cobalt Blue Kitchen
by Vintage Guy Rob www.libraryofvintagethings.com Cobalt blue has always been the showstopper of the glass and ceramic world. Deep, saturated, and endlessly expressive, it’s the color that refuses to fade ...
Mix It Up with “Stranger” Collectibles
by Barbara Miller Beem Talk about odd: The other day, a headline in the home and design section of my morning paper read, “Embrace stranger things in your space.” What ...
Wallace Nutting: From Cherry Blossoms to Windsor Chairs
by Barbara Miller Beem - Images courtesy of Mike Ivankovich Nutting’s good eye for composition is obvious in “Brookside Blossoms.” I love living in the presence of old things. I ...
Celebrating January: Birthdays, Bobbleheads, and Brooches
by Barbara Miller Beem “You say it’s your birthday? Well, it’s my birthday too, yeah!” Just when you thought you were in for a holiday from the holidays, here it ...
Wow Your Host with Timeless Vintage Finds
by Barbara Miller Beem Welcome back to The Charm, a monthly look at how to use old things in new ways. And while we’re on the topic of old things, ...
Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose
by Barbara Miller Beem If you could see me right now, you’d find me hunched over a laptop. I’m in my dining room, and I’m seated on a chair that ...
Glamping Gear and the Creation of the National Park Service
“50 Nifty Finds #12: Glamping Gear.” U.S. Department of the Interior. Last modified January 30, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/50-nifty-finds-12-glamping-gear.htm. The word “glamping” was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2016 ...
Vintage Accessories that are Trending Today
Reprinted with permission from Wardrobe Shop, www.wardrobeshop.com Vintage accessories have become all the rage once again, thanks to the change in consumer attitudes toward buying and wearing second-hand goods. The ...
Vintage and Men: Show Your Style, Gentlemen!
By Judy Gonyeau The craze for vintage continues to rev up the popularity of reclaimed goods, regardless of if the buyer is young or old. However, it is not a ...
How to Style Thrifted Vintage Fashion for Today: A Collector’s Guide from Brimfield and Beyond
By Ashley G Garner There’s nothing quite like the thrill of hunting for vintage treasures in the fields of Brimfield, Massachusetts. As one of the largest and most famous antique ...
Collecting Vintage & Estate Jewelry
by Jessica Kosinski If you love jewelry with a story, character, and a bit of history, vintage jewelry collecting might be the perfect hobby for you. Whether you're drawn to ...
Keli Goff’s Meaningful Fashion: Collecting Clothing with a Story
This article was inspired in part by the original Town & Country feature, “Dress for Success: Keli Goff on Collecting Vintage.” All historical references and subject matter are inspired by ...
Vintage Picnic Sets: A Nostalgic Feast in a Basket
By Jessica Kosinski When talking about summer fun, there are certain activities that instantly come to mind: swimming, camping, biking, and more. In between those sun-soaked adventures, everyone has to ...
Vintage Fans That Define Summer Décor
There’s something undeniably nostalgic about the slow, rhythmic hum of a vintage electric fan. Before central air conditioning became standard, these elegant machines stood as the ultimate symbol of summertime relief. Today, ...
The Summer Treasures Trail: A Cross-Country Road Trip Through Vintage America
For antique enthusiasts, summer marks the beginning of an exhilarating season packed with opportunities to uncover hidden gems. Picture the quaint fields of New England, where charming local fairs revive ...
Building a Music Collection on a Budget
by Laurence Carpenter In the world of music memorabilia, there’s a common misconception that collecting is reserved for the wealthy or seasoned enthusiasts who can spend six figures on an ...
Online Antiquing
One of the most beloved aspects of antiquing, collecting, and thrifting is what we collectors call “the hunt”; knowing that your next great find is still out there just waiting ...
From Tangible to Digital: The Evolution of Collecting in the Modern Era
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Most collectors acquire their treasures through traditional methods – purchasing from dealers or at auctions that specialize in physical items within their areas of interest ...
Entertaining and Decorating with Stretch Glass
by Cal Hackeman, Treasurer, Stretch Glass Society American iridescent stretch glass brings color and excitement to your home entertaining and provides just the perfect splash of color when decorating your ...
Antique and Vintage Gift Giving
by Charles Snider for Ruby Lane An antique or vintage gift can be one of the most treasured and appreciated gestures for the holidays. An antique or vintage gift is ...
What to look forward to in 2024
Each New Year is marked by change and defined by trends. As we wrap up our editorial year for 2023, we can’t help but look forward, which next year is ...
Take Some Time (To read this article about fine watches and clocks!)
by Charles Snider, Ruby Lane Customer Service I had the privilege of being at one of the closing parties at the famous luxury jewelry Henri Bendel boutiques on New York’s ...
Antique Toys, Vintage Toys, and One-Of-A-Kind Toys as an Investment
by Charles Snider, Ruby Lane Customer Service A classic story about collectible toys and the market for toys is often a variation of someone rummaging through their parents’ home basement ...
