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89Aprons Return to the Kitchen
by Marye Audet
Donna Reed wore an apron. Mrs. Cleaver wore an apron. All of the best t.v moms of the classic sit-coms wore aprons. Even pin-up girls wore aprons- and little else. published 2 months ago
88Treadle Sewing Machines:Sew Simple
by Marye Audet
Knowing how to use a treadle sewing machine is on it's way to becoming a lost art. Many people think that the treadle, or manually powered, sewing machine is a thing of the past but that is not true. published 2 months ago
85Shawnee Pottery : Affordable Collectibles
by Marye Audet
Shawnee Pottery was the manufacturer of various types of household pottery from 1937 through 1961. The company created various types of kitchenware intended to be inexpensive, and for daily use. The Shawnee Pottery line was available in department stores like Woolworth's, Sears, and McCrory's. published 2 months ago
83Caring for Vintage Linens
by Marye Audet
Vintage and antique linens are a popular collectible today. These beautiful items can often be found at a garage sale or thrift shop for pennies. How to clean and care for them. published 4 weeks ago
79Collecting Black Americana
by Marye Audet
Black Americana is a term used to refer to any collectible that has an African- American theme. Most of these items were produced between the late 1800s and the 1950's, and most are not particularly complimentary towards African Americans...Do not let the offensive nature of these items keep you from collecting. These things need to be remembered. published 6 months ago
77Historic & Vintage Window Styles
by Marye Audet
If you have ever wondered what that cool looking window on the neighbor's victorian house was called look no further. Historic windows defined, dated, and expained. published 7 months ago
76Summer Songs of the '70s
by Marye Audet
Being a teenager in the 1970s was so very different from today. There was alot of the hippy culture; drugs, sex and rock and roll. What music would you be listening to? Read on. published 6 weeks ago
74Renovate or Restore, Which is Right for You?
by Marye Audet
All of your life, or most of it anyway, you have dreamed of living in an old house. The smell of the old wood, the special charm of a vintage home, the thrill of living in a home that has so many stories to... published 10 months ago
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