Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Advertising Collectibles

I have always loved old advertising tins and bottles.  The graphics, fonts and colors are wonderful.  Start your own collection or spice up your displays.  Check our Etsy shop for future listings of these small pieces of history.    







These tins are currently for sale in our Etsy shop:
Prince Albert Tobacco Tin and Match SafeVintage Brad and Nail Assortment Tin






Friday, March 25, 2011

Garden Time


Wooden Garden Girl
Garden Girl SOLD
Vintage Orange Grass Clippers
Vintage Clippers

Vintage Metal Clippers
Metal Clippers

It's time to start gathering some fun items to use in your garden displays. We currently have vintage clippers, a cute wooden girl, a chippy green planter, red wood fencing, wire baskets, wood boxes, metal drawers, and even a pepper planter to get you started. View some of our offerings above. There will be more coming soon!  Check out these listings in our Etsy shop.


Use your favorite garden collectibles to create interesting displays as we did in the photos below. 






Tuesday, March 22, 2011

When?


We had a taste of spring, but we are now back to rain, cold wind and a chance of snow.  So, when will spring really return?

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Vintage Wooden Hangers

I love the look of wooden advertising hangers.  The wonderful patina, interesting fonts and different shapes make them a fun collectible.  You can still find them at antique stores and flea markets at a reasonable price.  Hang them from a peg rack for a unique display - alone, or with a vintage garment.  You could also include a hanger with a gift of clothing. We currently have two hangers for sale in our Etsy shop.










Saturday, March 12, 2011

Sale Items in our Esty Shop

Be sure to check out some of the children's items we have on sale in our Etsy shop.  Click on the hands to the right to enter fresh eggs antiques.

Friday, March 11, 2011

First Signs of Spring

Despite the fact that we still have snow on the ground, the robins have arrived, providing our first sign of spring.  Another sign: it's time to spring forward and set your clocks ahead...

 

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Trip to Kane County Flea Market

Despite the blustery winter day, we managed to purchase lots of unique finds at the Kane County Flea Market on Saturday.  Take a peek at our Etsy shop this coming week for our newest offerings.

After a bit of a warm spell, we did not expect such cold weather.  Our thoughts turned to the snow disappearing and spring blooming once again...