An Iowa man visited the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago and purchased quite a souvenir collection: 200 Columbian Half Dollar coins, two Isabella Quarters, and several souvenir medals. The hoard of Columbian Exposition collectibles recently hit the market, as described by Coin Week’s article “Man Attends World’s Fair 130 Years Ago and Leaves an [...]| Chicago's 1893 Worlds Fair
Antiques in Cornish, a seaweed mocha yellow ware bowl, my Great Pumpkin Wall, and a cozy cottage rug — welcoming October in Maine style. Welcoming October on the Maine Coast Well, it’s October — and I’m ready for it. Through much of September I was still embracing summer, but over the past couple of weeks […] The post October Charm | Antiques, Pumpkins & a Cozy Cottage Update appeared first on Molly in Maine.| Molly in Maine
Layered guest bedding and a front door welcome with fall plants and weathered buoys—simple seasonal switches in my coastal Maine cottage. Plus my finds from last Saturday’s antiques show. And Then It Was Fall It’s no secret I’m slow to embrace fall. Mother Nature apparently takes the Autumnal Equinox quite seriously too, because seemingly overnight […]| Molly in Maine
At the Ag in Motion farm show held earlier this year near Langham, Sask., a vintage tractor pull event drew pretty significant crowds of show goers, who were mostly farmers. The post Vintage power on display at Saskatchewan tractor pull appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsEquipment & Production Tips - Grainews
My books turn up pretty regularly in my knitting photos, and that's no accident. Collecting books gives me a lot of joy.| A Bee In The Bonnet
Millions of racist objects sit in the homes of everyday Americans. Here are some of your stories about reconciling, reclaiming and reinterpreting them.| www.nytimes.com
Machinery editor Scott Garvey travels to a southeastern Saskatchewan farm to check out a rare piece of tractor history: the WA-14, which Oregon manufacturer FWD Wagner built for John Deere in the late 1960s.| Grainews
Fresh fall planters, apple season, antiques, an easy fashion hack, and small joys—here’s one late-summer week in Maine.| Molly in Maine
The Western Canada International Harvester Club, chapter 38, made an appearance at the Ag in Motion farm show recently to promote itself and recruit new members.| Grainews
8 ways I bring Coastal New England style home—from antique art and time-worn furniture to blue and white hues, natural textures, and treasured finds from the sea.| Molly in Maine
A monumental porcelain punch bowl made for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago has returned to this city. On July 11, 2025, the Art Institute of Chicago reopened the Eloise W. Martin Galleries, where 17th-, 18th- and 19th-century European designs are displayed. Among the new| Chicago's 1893 Worlds Fair
After World War II, the city of Berlin was divided in four sections with one finding themselves closed off with concrete and barbed wire. A wall was built that separated the free from the enslaved. In the 1970s, Georgina Liu found herself living on one side but getting to venture into the other. Liu shares […]| The Brophisticate
Do you have an antique booth that maybe started as a hobby, but now you would like to see it produce more profit? I've been running an antique booth business now for 12 years and| Lost & Found Decor
At the upcoming High Point Market, antique dealers will unveil new troves of old things sparkling with past-life karma. These one of a kind pieces are often the thing that energizes a room and gives it story, quirk and soul. Get to know these six antique dealing HPxD members who unload containers throughou the year. CHELSEA ON GREEN | […] The post The Hunt for Antiques is Serious at High Point Market appeared first on HPXD - High Point x Design.| HPXD – High Point x Design
I have a small collection of bottles with seals on them. All are reproduction but, I have enjoyed using them […] The post Tax Stamps or Bottle Seals/You be the Judge appeared first on For the Love of Old.| For the Love of Old
Take a tour around this gorgeous North Carolina home, packed with antiques, art and storied pieces. Then discover how to recreate the look for yourself on a budget with my thrifty tips...| My Thrifty Life by Cassie Fairy
I was going to say it was an uneventful week but, when I look back, I actually did get some […] The post From Blizzards to Copper; A Week in Review appeared first on For the Love of Old.| For the Love of Old
Sharing a post on the Lower Level Details! In my opinion, design is about play; the juxtaposition of one object with the next. The Details.| For the Love of Old
Ok, last week was frigid; this week much warmer. Today, it is supposed to get up to 59 degrees! Not […] The post Winter Refresh appeared first on For the Love of Old.| For the Love of Old
A couple of weeks ago while working at the Thrift Shop someone donated a 1969 House and Garden Magazine. I […]| For the Love of Old
After a lot of dreaming, and then months of hard work by our own hands, an old farmhouse bedroom is finally a reality for us. You should know that Michael’s and my bedroom is the very last bedroom we have finished in the house. Three of our kids’ rooms were finished from new construction when we had the addition put on, and the fourth’s was a renovation. Finally (after 11 years of finishing the rest of the house ourselves), it was time for our own room to be done. It’s a renovatio...|
Refreshed antique ice box repurposed as a patio focal point using durable paint designed for vintage salvaged items.| Shop at Blu
Our family recently embarked on a new adventure together: opening a vintage booth at one of our favorite local antique shops, in Lillian, AL. This is something I’ve dreamed of trying for quite some…| Sweet Southern Grace
A few small swap meet finds. | Anachronistic Decay
These Bowers lighters –tarnished and like new– were popular in the trenches of WWI. Officially called 'Bowers Kalamazoo "Slide Sleeve" Lighters' (round tube shown here), manufacturing began in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1930. | Anachronistic Decay
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I've had this old pencil sharpener for a while now, apparently I forgot to post a pic. | Anachronistic Decay
I thought I might throw up a few pics since I don't have time to do a real update.| Anachronistic Decay
Antique Victorian painted cottage furniture -- its history, charming features, where to buy, and the story behind some of my own pieces.| Molly in Maine
sharing Ava's vintage bedroom reveal with using products from Walmart| Our Vintage Nest
Easy ways to add neutral fall touches in your home| Our Vintage Nest
The 127 Yard Sale| Ohio Thoughts
A while ago, Paul FORCED me to acquire crap I did not need or want. I TRIED to avoid it, and suggested an alternate solution— I would not get the dishes, but keep the CRAP-OPPORTUNITY… a crap-raincheck. Paul said— no. But if you take the dishes, they can COME WITH an IOU for FUTURE crap… […]| VICTORIA ELIZABETH BARNES
To tell this story, I first need to establish: Paul is FRUGAL. Not in a normal way. In an insane way. Exhibit A: A photo of our toothpaste; it’s clean, INSIDE, because he used to slice it open, to be sure he got it all. I say used to because I’ve since begun making* our toothpaste; […]| VICTORIA ELIZABETH BARNES
