Ellene Meece's Blog (42)

These GROUPS are available to become the moderator. I am at a point where I have taken on too many other responsibilities and can't take care of them and will not be able to moderate anymore. It's been a good experience. I was here at the very beginning of this site and have enjoyed learning and sharing. If interested, please contact : C. Dianne Zweig

 …

Even before my mother’s unexpected passing in 2006, I had talked to her about joining up with her antique knowledge and vast inventory in her antique and collectible store to share a website where we could share experiences and questions and make friends with collectors and dealers everywhere. With no internet experience herself, mom was reluctant but the dream didn’t go…

There's a whole lot of silver linings going on in Cottage Decor. VINTAGE Silver has a new purpose to line every cottage room with hope for a brighter day. Just a smidgin' of it here and there and you've got a whole new look!

Vintage Repurposed

This past year, I took several of my silver trays that were not in the best of shape and repurposed them for another round of…

So...there are lots of vintage collectibles out there with minor need of tender loving care!

Here's three Need TLC Collectibles added in my photos this morning.

I've found while browsing garage sales that a small chip will sometimes merit it as a throw away and it…

When Pottery Companies have an unmistakeable MARK on the bottom that tells the story of age and worth, it's one thing. But, when there are no marks, no "story" with the piece you have found at a recent flea market or garage sale, how do you identify?

Cajun Collection offers an insightful article, Identifying American Pottery, on identifying pottery with or without a mark, starting with: Look at the…

Ahhhh…brightly colored vintage dishes add soooooooooo much to a charming vintage kitchen! Decorate with your dishes. Use your dishes. Do NOT hide your dishes.

Photo by Country Living

Grandma’s Treasures offers several brightly colored serving pieces:…

From weird styles, to weird advertising, to weird hairdo's, weird family photos...it's FUN to share the 'off center' in vintage.

You are welcome to join our Weird Vintage group!

From adorable potholders to unique utensils to nostalgic kitchen linens to bright dishes to old cookbooks to fancy aprons to all kinds of kitchen collectibles, a vintage kitchen is the best!

Charm of a Vintage Kitchen - Part !

Charm of a…

I remember friends and family planning their ‘day after Christmas’ strategy to get to the Hallmark Store first to snatch up bargain Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments on sale. Others ‘gift’ a Hallmark Keepsake ornament to their children or grandchildren each year as a tradition.  And many are part of clubs who collect and thrive on finding certain ornaments to complete their…

Grandma's Treasures Online BLOG article:

Who's Who in Vintage Crystal Glassware gives invaluable tips on shopping for the popular patterns of Fostoria American and Colony/Indiana Whitehall.

I've noticed many (not all) eBay shops seem…

With stretched budgets and harried schedules, maybe it's time to come home to a "Vintage Thanksgiving," where life is simple and the main agenda of the day is just to be thankful.

Get out your vintage treasures to decorate and use. Make grandma's

platter the main entree centerpiece, (but did you know you don't have

to cook a…