As I've been visiting second-hand stores in the area with my mom I've, of course, been looking for some fun pieces for my kitchen. Admittedly, I didn't really "need" anything, but it's been fun to...
vintage green-handled flatware
When I hit some antique and second-hand stores with my mom a few weeks ago, I found a lovely set of vintage flatware. It was petite in scale and had green handles and forks with three tines. If...
cleaning copper cookware
Yesterday, I shared my tips for shopping for and identifying quality copper pieces as well as some details of how I built my collection over almost 20 years. (You can read that blog post HERE.) ...
collecting vintage & antique copper
As I've shared the renovation of our kitchen, one of the things I've been asked about most is my copper collection. More specifically, I'm asked where I find it and what I look for when shopping...
polishing silver napkin rings
When I first started hitting yard sales as a newlywed, I noticed I was seeing two things over and over. Well, aside from the footbaths and old Easter baskets that you see at every yard sale, but I...
the duck casserole
During our secondhand shopping trip a couple of weeks ago (when we found the amazing teak patio lounge chairs) I also came home with another special find. It wasn't quite as amazing as getting...
Antique French’s mustard jars
My focus when shopping at the Lucketts Spring Market was on finding big pieces for my kitchen, so I wasn't taking the time to really comb over accessories and other small stuff. I'm already looking...
antique ironstone breadbox
As I shared last week in THIS POST, I did a bit of antiquing and thrifting and found some great pieces. The outings also reminded me why I can't do this too often! There is just so much good stuff...
latest antique & vintage finds
Over the weekend, I felt the urge to get out of the house and explore a bit. My mom and I have hit a few local stores now and then, but with renovations happening and lots of work to do, I've been...
Antique European Mould Rack
When our kitchen renovation plans were in the very early stages, I had in mind that I wanted to find an antique plate rack. I have always been drawn to them, especially since I have an extensive...