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The Vintage Shelf: Decorative Books

2/21/2018

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Personally, I think a shelf full of colorful books is one of the most inviting objects in a room, the first thing which catches my eye.  I recently read an article from the Wall Street Journal about decorating with books.  The focus of the article was based on recent interior decorating trends of turning the books around on the shelf so you just see the pages, backwards books.  
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The idea behind the trend is keep the color scheme of the room/area neutral in colors for a more calming minimalist  effect.   Personally, I find myself itching to turn all those books around to see what they are!  But to each their own.  You could choose books with white pages, cream colored pages or even decorative paper edges, like the gold gilt.  Or possibly old dictionaries with the cut out tabs would suit you.  
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If you don't like a rainbow of color for you book shelf, an option is to find books with spines all the same color.  Or you could choose 2 different colors and add other vintage goodies as accents.  It doesn't need to be the whole shelf or several shelves.  A grouping of 3 or 4 books makes a beautiful decorative display.  Stack them, tie a piece of jute around them, add some greenery, whatever makes your idea of a warm inviting display.

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The Great Bookshelf Debate, Wall Street Journal    
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Hallmark Christmas Ornaments

11/4/2017

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Christmas tree ornaments didn't really become popular in America until around the 1840's. Immigrants from Germany and England were bringing over their ornaments with them.  Ornaments available at that time were mostly hand blown glass ornaments and German hand cast lead ornaments.  
Antique German Ornaments
Check out these antique German ornaments from RelicRecord.com
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In the 1880's, F.W. Woolworth stocked his stores with German ornaments.  By 1890, he was selling $25 million worth of ornaments for 5 or 10 cents each.


​  Corning, was the first American company to jump on the Christmas ornament bandwagon.  By using a machine that was meant to produce light bulbs, Corning was making over 2000 Christmas balls a minute.  This was in 1939.  



Check out this Christmas ornament advertisement from The Corning Museuem of Glass.  
In 1973, Hallmark joined the Christmas ornament fun and introduced their Keepsake Collection. In doing so, Hallmark introduced a new tradition of Christmas decorating along with a new collectible.  The first collection consisted of 18 ornaments total, 6 glass and 12 made of yarn.  These ornaments were only available for a short amount of time. Since then, Hallmark has introduced over 100 series of ornaments and over 8000 different Keepsake ornaments.  
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Hallmark ornaments available in my store

Gentle Fawn Christmas Ornament Hallmark 1989

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Hallmark Wee Chimney Sweep Christmas Ornament

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Hallmark Snoopy and Woodstock Christmas Ornament

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Hallmark Shiny Sleigh Christmas Ornament Santa and Reindeer

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Hallmark Jolly Hiker Santa Christmas Ornament

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Hallmark Tipping the Scales Santa Christmas Ornament

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Hallmark Kiss the Claus Christmas Ornament Chef Santa

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Hallmark Christmas Cuddle Cat and Mouse Ornament

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Hallmark Ski Tripper Christmas Ornament Girl with Skis

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References:
  1. ​Hallmark 
  2. Corning Museum of Glass 
  3. Relic Record 
  4. Christmas Ornaments 
  5. Bradford Exchange 
  6. FOHBC.org
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5 Ways To Upcycle Old Books

8/16/2017

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I am one of those people who just cringes at the thought of upcycling a book. I have boxes and boxes of old books with major damage, missing covers and pages, and no spines.  I like to look at them and wonder how they were once loved.  However, deep down, I know that some books can be so damaged they have no life left in them.  To upcycle these books and give them new life can be a thing of beauty.  
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1. Recover old containers.  The above picture is paper mache canisters decoupaged with old book pages.   You could use pages with custom messages or add some pictures depending on the look you are going for.  With pages from an old childs book, you could use these for your nursery decor.  For complete instructions on how to do this, check out Trash2Treasure's Blog.
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2. Embellish those dictionary pages.  Take a page out of one of those old dictionaries and either print your design right on it or paste a cut out image ontop of the page.  I've actually done some art like this.  Take the page with coffee on it and add a steaming silhouette of a coffe cup.  Coming from someone who isn't really artistically talented, I recommend printed a trial page before you actually print on the page you want to use.  
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3. Turn it into a clock.  If your book has a pretty cover still, what better way to upcycle then to turn it into a clock.  What time is it?  It's time to read!  While you could turn it into a functional clock, the one above is actually being used as a table number!  For instructions on how to do this, check out HillCityBride.  
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4. Create your own Junque Journal.  Junque Journals, or junk journals, are something that was recently been brought to my attention.  However, it seems like they have been around for a while.  There are numerous options on what to use to create your journal.  The one above is a vintage sewing magazine with a hanky layered on it.  For detailed instructions on how to make your own, check out Tangie Baxter.  
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5. Holiday Decor. There's something warm and homey about upcycled book holiday decor.  With the holidays coming up, it's the perfect time to get started on some new seasonal decor!  All of the images came from Pinterest and are linked.  Pick and choose, get creative and breathe live back into those old books and pages!!  
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The Encyclopedia Britannica Birds of your Garden

8/1/2017

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The Birds of Your Garden collector plates were the first series to be sponsored by Encyclopedia Britannica.  The series was comprised of 10 different plates painted by the artist Kevin Daniel.  They were produced in limited edition by the Edward M. Knowles China Company.  
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The Cardinal was the 1st plate released in the series.
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The 2nd plate released was the Blue Jay.
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The 3rd plate released was the Baltimore Oriole.
The first plate is marked 1984 while the 2nd two are dated 1985.  
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4th in the series is the Chickaddee.
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The Bluebird was 5th.
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The 6th plate to be released was the Robin.
The above 3 plates are dated 1986.  
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The Hummingbird was the 7th plate issued.
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Goldfinch is the 8th plate in the series.
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The 9th plate released was the Downy Woodpecker.
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The last plate in the series is the Cedar Waxwing, #10.
The Hummingbird plate was issued in 1986 and the last 3 plates of the series was issued in 1987.  With the exception of the Cardianal and the Hummingbird plate, these can all be found on my website for sale.  

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Sources
​1. Collector Point 
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You Can never Have too Many Vintage Teacups

7/21/2017

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I really believe you can not have too many vintage teacups and saucers.  I have scores of them tucked away that I can just not bear to part with.  Some of them are just so stunning beautiful and others can be quite unique, from the design to the shape.  But what to do with them?  The ones I have displayed are in a simple teacup shelf.  Yet, I think about making a lovely display with some of them.  Especially, when I'm browsing Pinterest, like these below!!
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Charming Collection of Elegant Vintage Teacups, Original Article by Sortrature.com
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Mint and Gold Rose Teacups pinned from beautifulpottery.blogspot.com
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Beautiful Display of Vintage Teacups and Saucers from chindeep.com/2010/01/21/the-mysteries-of-tea/
These displays can be the same or very similar pattern or the can be mismatched.  
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Lovely Chintz teacups from loveliegreenie.tumblr.com
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Mismatched teacups from teacoffeebooks.tumblr.com
Whatever your tastes or desires for vintage teacups, check out my assortment of cups!  You are sure to find a couple which will fit your wants!  

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Royal Albert Teacup and Saucer Yellow Tea Rose England Bone China Set

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Purple Violets Royal Sealy Tea Cup and Saucer

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Geese Blue Orange Lusterware Tea Cup and Saucer

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Antique Morimura Nippon Teacup and Saucer Purple Roses Moriage Cup and Plate

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Victorian condensed milk containers

2/26/2017

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        What exactly was a condensed milk container?  If you have seen one in person, it does look rather confusing.  Most found today have an underplate, a container with a hole in the bottom and a lid to go on top.  
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             So how does it work?  The honest truth is, the condensed milk container's sole purpose was to hide the can of food.  Simple as that.  In the Victorian times, it was unacceptable to place food on the table in it's original container.  Originally the containers were a matching 5 piece set, including a spoon and liner.  The spoon and liner are the 2 pieces which are harder to find.  
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So the hole in the bottom?  To push the can out, so you did not have to tip it upside down and spill out the remaining milk.  Most condensed milk container's are porcelain but some can be found in metal.   

Victorian Condensed Milk Container Set Warwick China Orange Poppy

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Valentines day cards on sale 

2/5/2017

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I've marked down all of my Vintage Valentine's Day cards.  These can be used for scrapbooking, decoupage and other decorative crafts.  All Vintage Valentine Cards can be found here.

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Stand Up Valentine's Day Card for a Nice Big Boy Hobo Bear

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Valentine's Day Card for a Boy.  This is a large stand up Valentine's Day card.  It reads "A Valentine for a Nice Big Boy.  The card features a hobo bear with some slightly fuzzy hearts.  It was Made in The USA.  It is approx. 8 1/2" tall x 7 7/8" across.  There is some bumps and dinging to the card.  The back has been written on.  It also has some slight discolorations.  
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Vintage Valentine Cards Walt Disney Minnie Mouse Donald Duck Winnie The Pooh Snoopy

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Vintage Walt Disney Valentine Cards.  This is a set of 6 vintage Valentine's Day Cards.  5 of them are Walt Disney. There are 3 with Minnie Mouse, 1 for Daisy and Donald Duck and 1 with Winnie The Pooh and Eeyore.  The 6th card is Snoopy and Woodstock.  This card is dated 1965.  The Snoopy card is approx. 4" across x 2 3/4".  Pooh is approx. 3 7/8" tall x 3" across.  Donald is approx. 4" across x 3 1/4" tall.  The 2 smaller Minnie's are approx. 3 1/2" tall x 2" across.  The largest Minnie is approx. 5 1/4" tall x 2 3/8" across.  All cards have been used.  There are folds present along with some discolorations and writing.  
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Floppy Ear Dog Valentine's Day Card For Dad Vintage Hallmark

$5.00 $2.00
Floppy Ear Dog Valentine's Day Car.  This vintage Hallmark card features a floppy ear dog in which you can pull on the tab and raise his ears.  The card says For You, Daddy.  It has been used.  The card is approx. 8 3/4" x 4".  There is some wear and discolorations.  
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 You can turn them into a wreath or make a banner or display all on old lattice.  These ideas I found on Pinterest and are linked to the pins.  Feel free to share what you do with your Vintage Valentine's Cards!
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150 Million Valentine's Day Cards Yearly

1/24/2016

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Valentine's Day Cards 

Valentine's Day is said to be the second largest holiday for sending cards, falling only behind Christmas.  Approx. 150 million Valentine's Cards are sent yearly!!!  Valentine greetings can be dated back to the Middle Ages but written ones didn't appear until around 1400.  Charles, Duke of Orleans holds the honor for writing the oldest known greeting still in existence today.  By the 17th and 18th century it was becoming popular to give a hand written not or token of affection to a loved one. 

Mother of American Valentine

Esther Howland became the first person to sell mass produced Valentine Cards in America.  In the 1840's, she was creating beautiful cards with real lace, ribbons and colorful photos.
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No one knows for sure today the exact history of Valentine's Day.  There are several different stories relating to the history of Saint Valentine.  However, today, it is a day to profess your love in a special way.  This could be giving a special heart felt card or writing your own.  People send tokens of affection, such as chocolates and roses.  Even the kids at school send Valentine Cards and those yummy conversation hearts!  
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Vintage Wooden Storage Boxes 

1/17/2016

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What to do with those old wood boxes?

There's just something about old wooden storage boxes that catches my eye.  I'm not sure if it's the thought of what was once stored in them or what I could possibly store in them myself.  And there's so much more to do with them then just leaving them as is.  

Vintage Cigar Boxes 

Old wood cigar boxes have charm on there own.  They would look wonderful as it on a desk or side table storing trinkets or other important items.  However, you could also jazz them up and use a cigar box as a jewelry box or wall shadow box arrangement.  
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Vintage Cheese Boxes 

How wonderful are those long narrow cheese boxes or sewing machine drawers?  You could leave those as is and add flowers for a centerpiece or add vintage kitchen items for a display shelf. 
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Industrial Wood Boxes

I've come across a lot of wood storage boxes which were used for industrial needs.  They originally held factory parts or nails and other industrial goodies.  These would look awesome displayed by themselves but could also have a lot of other purposes.  Mix and match different style of wood boxes to create your own display.  
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