Gebrauchs-Graphik 1952

I love hunting in antiques stores and this weekend my keen senses helped me to find a wonderful publication on International Advertising Art in German and English. It features grand examples of design in advertising and I could not resist becoming the owner of it. Though it’s mostly in German many of the parts have an English translation with it making it an ideal find. Take a look below at some of the snapshots of it’s pages. Ooooh,... Read More

Score!

My husband was out and about yesterday and stopped at a nearby Antiques Barn to pick up this ‘cabinet’ (if that’s what you call it) for me! I’ve wanted it for weeks but every time I would stop they weren’t open. Well he’s just nice as peaches to have picked it up for me. YAY! Don’t mind the messy garage in the background! The ‘cabinet’ has finger-pulls for the drawers and craftsmanship all over.... Read More

Vintage Lanterns

What did you during your extended weekend? Me? I went camping at a lovely place called Starlite Camping Resort where I pretty much ignored my iPhone the whole time, sat by the pool during the day, by fires at night and made smores with friends and family. Could it get any better? Yes it did. I decided to wander outside of the campground and found a lovely antique shop filled with goods. One of the purchases was six antique lanterns globes that I... Read More

Trainspotters

I’ve had this website bookmarked for well over a year now and I can’t figure out why I’ve never posted about it. Well that’s changing today. Trainspotters not only has a good story behind it but even more important the products that they offer have wow-factor. Vintage and Antique (salvaged) lighting, furniture and more. It’s not your typical antiques so don’t be fooled by it’s categorization. The only downfall?... Read More