August 2010 Blog Posts (14)

Art Deco and Depression Era Glass Powder Jars & Puff Boxes



My lifelong love of gorgeous glassware reached its zenith when I discovered a 1990 reference book entitled "Bedroom and Bathroom Glassware of The Depression Years" by Margaret & Ken Whitmyer, and first saw the array of exquisite glass vanity collectibles that are now by far my favorite glass items from times past.…

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I was recently invited to attend, as a vendor with my RAYVENS RARITIES merchandise, a Native American gathering in Lebanon Oregon. It was called the Turtle Island First Gathering.



This was not the first year for this gathering, but it was the first year for it in the location it was in. The group was allowed to use a… Continue

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http://hollylaneantiques.blogspot.com/2010/08/difficult-summer.html

I came across a wonderful old cookbook at a yard sale (Nancy Carter's Cookbook of Tested Recipes). Not selling it - it's in terrible shape - but chock full of recipes that the previous owner has written, taped etc to the inside covers and stuffed in the cookbook. So, I thought I would share them. Continue

I came across this video today and it made me smile! Hope you do too...

Humboldt penguins chasing a butterfly

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I'm giving away this sweet delicate vintage pendant to celebrate my 1 Year Blogoversary! Featuring a natural garnet gemstone, this pendant is silver-gilt (sterling silver coated with a fine layer of gold), and bears the 925 (sterling silver) stamp on the back. It measures 1.2 cm across (half an inch). I purchased a job lot of 16 of these…

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My auction is over and I had a very nice bid on these 2 photos. Life is good!

I was just informed this man who's photo I am selling on eBay is Mr.Thomas D'Arcy McGee and famous Irish Nationalist from Ireland and then later

Canada and is the ONLY Canadian person assassinated at a Federal level

in Canadian history. I feel…

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We finally did it. My husband and I opened a book store.He has been collecting books most of his life. It's time to weed out some. Hags Nook Books & Sundries at Etsy and eCrater. Selling classic mysteries, detective, horror\weird, science fiction, historical and others



In the days before internet we use to go on day trips to used books stores and he would find some books he is interested in at… Continue

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Come take a stroll with me down Memory Lane.

Did you grow up with Shirley Temple?

If so, come and visit my Blog where we can share memories of this Little Sweetheart.…

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I've been a member of Bonanzle since August of 2008. It was a great site when I first joined but lately I have been disappointed in the direction it's taking.



There are more and more forum games being developed and for me that is just NOT the direction I want a selling site I'm a member of, to go.



I was also greatly disappointed to learn that the million dollar investment that the site recently got awarded was not going to be… Continue

Welcome Bonanzle Vintage Peoples! So Glad You're Here!

I accidentally deleted my blog post from yesterday, welcoming all Bonanzler Vintage Sellers that have just joined in here. I am learning everyday more things I can do on Vintage Village and things I shouldn't do-lol, like delete a blog post even if it looks like there are two of the same :)

There are so many…

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