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Vintage Button Guide - Ways to Identify Antique Buttons99

Vintage Button Guide - Ways to Identify Antique Buttons

I recently purchased 10 pounds of antique buttons. The seller said they were old but I didn't realize just how old they were. There were many yellow and brown toned buttons that I am pretty sure used to be white. There were buttons ripped off of old...

62 comments    bakelite antique buttons
Antiques and Collectibles - How to Value and Sell Your Old Things98

Antiques and Collectibles - How to Value and Sell Your Old Things

To learn the value of an antique or collectible you have to what actual value means. Setting aside sentimental attachment, you have to understand the difference between what a piece is valued in a price guide and what such an antique or collectible is actually selling for.

112 comments    antique dealers selling antiques
How to Make Vintage Inspired Jewelry With Resin and Scrapbook Paper95

How to Make Vintage Inspired Jewelry With Resin and Scrapbook Paper

A how to article on how to make vintage style jewelry by using scrapbook paper and resin. Includes a shopping guide for finding supplies.

132 comments    jewelry craft steampunk
Junk Art Projects- Add a Vintage Flair by Using Architectural Salvage91

Junk Art Projects- Add a Vintage Flair by Using Architectural Salvage

Add a unique look to your home decor by incorporating architectural salvage to your design scheme. Here are some simple projects that you can make yourself by using recycled materials.

72 comments    recycled art antique hardware
Restoring and Maintaining Antique Heart Pine Floors92

Restoring and Maintaining Antique Heart Pine Floors

Heart pine is the wood from old growth trees. Most of it was long leaf pine. Old growth trees are estimated to have been 300 years old in the late 1800's/early 1900's. They are defined as "first generation" lumber

8 comments    wood floor reclaimed wood
Precious Gems From Antiquity: Diamonds, Amber, Opals91

Precious Gems From Antiquity: Diamonds, Amber, Opals

Three of the oldest of all the gemstones, diamonds, amber, and opals have inspired artists and authors alike with their amazing qualities. These, above all other gems, have captured our imagination. Believed by some to be gifts from the gods, myths and lore have abound about these beautiful gemstones...

19 comments    diamonds unique gifts amber
My trip to Perth and SouthWest Australia91

My trip to Perth and SouthWest Australia

The Perth city centre itself is not very big. However, there are some not-to-be-missed sights which every traveller should visit. When I was there recently in December 2009, i visited these places: 1. Perth Mint The Perth Mint has a long history...

0 comments    travel shopping beach
Best Central Texas Day Trips91

Best Central Texas Day Trips

Five great day trips in Central Texas. Visit these beautiful and unique towns for a taste of the Lone Star State.

30 comments    austin texas central texas
Romantic, Vintage Wedding Dresses92

Romantic, Vintage Wedding Dresses

Where to buy vintage wedding dresses as well as tips for choosingjust the right one.

30 comments    cherished online
Understanding Pawn Shops--How They Work89

Understanding Pawn Shops--How They Work

Pawn shops and how they work--why you won't get top dollar for your items.

17 comments    antiques collectibles pawn shops
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